Low-Cost Strategies for Reducing Energy Use CERTS October 2018
Bemidji 4th
Mayor’s Monarch Pledge Pollinator Gardens
“ How can my city reduce energy use and “ save money?
Answer: GESP Guaranteed Energy Savings Program
GESP Leverages energy and operational savings to finance your project.
Process City sold bonds Energy savings $2.45 million in to pay for make bond approved project costs payments projects
Project Scope This That The Other • Nine City • Building and • Annual Buildings & Street Lights operations & Waste Water upgraded to maintenance Treatment LED savings Facility $24,000
Expected annual energy savings of 15% and costs savings of more than The $126,000 per year. Bottom Expected to save $3,391,825 Line in utility and operational savings over the twenty-year term of the agreement.
1 st year Rebate Checks $212,217
1 st year savings $139,463
Equal to a 2.4% Levy
Benefits Recap Streamlined process Competitive bidding Accelerated timeline Projects paid for for selection and Minimize work load among prequalified to implement with energy savings implementation of on City staff energy companies projects over period of time program Employ local Extend equipment Reduce maintenance Maximize system contractors to Reduce energy usage life costs and time performance complete the work Redirect capital to Address deferred Provide better Guaranteed results Create local jobs other projects maintenance issues comfort
City Council passed a Resolution Resolution Recognizing Climate Change and Urging Congress to Levy a Revenue Neutral Fee on Carbon in Fossil Fuels
Rita Albrecht Jesse Robertson Mayor Building Inspector 218.760.8715 218.759.3585 rita.albrecht@ci.bemidji.mn.us jesse.robertson@ci.bemidji.mn.us @BemidjiRita
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