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Energy Projects & Conservation David St. Jean Director of Energy david.stjean1@maryland.gov 410-767-4472

Mission To substantially reduce energy consumption in State government and increase energy efficiency. Energy Innovation Transforming Maryland

DGS Energy Office Three primary functions: 1. Energy Performance Contracting 26 current projects valued at $263 million  $24 million in annual avoided costs  2. Energy Commodities Purchasing  Reverse auction and block and index strategies purchasing over $200 million annually, and saving the state tens of millions of $ annually. 3. Energy Use Tracking through a Statewide Utility Bill Database Monthly reporting of hundreds of State accounts for electricity, NG,  bottled gas, fuel oil and water

Energy Performance Contracting What is an Energy Performance Contract (EPC)? A construction project in which the cost of the project is paid for over time through guaranteed annual energy and operational savings.

Energy Performance Contracting Who is involved in an EPC?  State Agency (Client)  DGS Office of Energy Performance & Conservation  Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)  Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW)  State Treasurer’s Office (STO)  Banking industry to finance Loan Lease  Energy Service Company (ESCO)  Construction (Large and Small Businesses)  Lighting, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, insulation, etc.

Energy Performance Contracting EPC: Typical Energy Conservation Measures Innovative Technologies Interior & Exterior Lighting   Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Lighting Controls   Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment Building Automation System   replacement or upgrade Plug Load Management  Renewable Alternatives (i.e., PV, Solar Thermal, Water Conservation Measures   Biomass) Building Envelope Upgrades  Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning  13 YEARS OF MAINTENANCE 

Energy Performance Contracting Upcoming Project: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Cumberland Facility List of Energy Conservation Measures: Water Conservation  Indoor Lighting Improvements & Inverters  HVAC Controls  Outdoor Lighting Improvements  HVAC Improvements  Kitchen Improvements  Stephanie D. Bridgeforth 2750 Prosperity Avenue Senior Account Executive Contact: NORESCO Suite 130 Cell: (410) 980-0433 Fairfax, VA 22031 Office: (703) 846-9700

Energy Purchasing Strategies The Energy Office purchases over $200 million annually of electricity and natural gas for 58 State of Maryland agencies and the University System of Maryland through two procurement methods:  Reverse Auction  Block and Index

Energy Purchasing Strategies Block & Index (Hedging) Activity  Energy Risk Management  Wholesale Energy Portfolio Management Reverse Auction Strategy  Provide internet based real time reverse auction and consulting services

Energy Database Statewide Utility Bill Tracking Database  Contract for maintenance, upgrades and improvements to the database.  Thousands of individual accounts. Over 120 accounts payable offices. Public facing portal: https://web.energycap.com/default.aspx?token=674CB64E4E1D9FD6C82C290 8AB62E39B505EB8676C20DD7F0B

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