Realizing Your Vision: How EPCs Are a Strategic Leadership Tool for Superintendents NYSCOSS Skill Building Workshop Aldo Mazzaferro & Dr. Howard Koenig ECG Engineering, P.C. March 6, 2016
What Is An Energy Performance Contract (EPC)? • NYS Energy Law, Article 9: Partnership between Public Agency and an Energy Services Company (ESCO) • Make needed building improvements now and pay for them out of future, guaranteed energy savings • No obligation, no out-of-pocket costs, and no risk
Fund Energy Improvements With No Out-Of-Pocket Costs
What Upgrades are Eligible? • Any system that generates or saves energy • LED Lighting • Temperature Controls • Solar PV • Roofs, Windows, Doors • Boilers • Chillers • Air Handling Units • Gas Conversions • Many others
ESPC vs. Traditional Capital Project Traditional Capital Project ESPC Heavy coordination between Turnkey Approach Architect, CM, GC, Subs, and Primes Voter Approval Required NO Voter Approval Required Tax and/or Budget Increase Zero Taxpayer/Budget Impact Out-of-Pocket Costs NO Out-of-Pocket Costs Change Orders NO Change Orders No Guarantee of Savings Guaranteed Energy Savings Low Bidders Professional Service
Overview Of Strategic Benefits • Improved Learning Environment • Positive Cash Flow • Fund Upgrades Outside of Capital Projects • Environmental Impacts • Positive PR Opportunities • Security Enhancement
Improved Learning Environment • LED Opportunity • Color Temperature/Rendering Improvements • Better Lighting Distribution • Conform to New Lighting Codes • Heating/Ventilation Improvements • Unit Ventilators • Upgrade Window AC’s
Positive Cash Flow • No Voter Approval Required • State Aid Reimbursement Contributes to Positive Cash Flow • Funded Out of Existing Operating Budget
Fund Capital Upgrades • Analyze 2015 BCS Report for Energy Savings Opportunities • Consider EPC when developing large capital project • Utilize Budget for Non-Energy Related Upgrades $40 Million Referendum • Example Below (Innovative Solution) EPC Project: $40 Million Referendum $40 Million Referendum Boilers………………………….$5 M (Planning) (Typical Outcome) HVAC Units…………………..$2 M Boilers……………………….....$5 M Boilers……………………………$5 M Lighting Upgrades………..$1 M HVAC Units……………………$2 M HVAC Units…………………….$2 M Total…………………………….$8 M Lighting Upgrades…………$1 M Lighting Upgrades………….$1 M Building Addition…….....$25 M Building Addition………….$25 M Capital Project: ADA Compliance……........$7 M ADA Compliance………......$7 M Building Addition……….$25 M Turf Field……………………...$6 M Turf Field………………………..$6 M ADA Compliance………....$7 M New Lockers………………....$2 M New Lockers…………………..$2 M Turf Field………………………$6 M Total Cost of Needs......$48 M Total Bond Project.….....$40 M New Lockers…………………$2 M Total…………………………..$40 M
Environmental Impacts • Reduction of energy consumption contributes to a quantifiable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions • Drives enhanced curriculum to educate community and students Wyandanch Equivalent GHG Reductions 458 cars off the road Newburgh Equivalent Environmental 244,540 Gallons of Gasoline Not Burned Impacts 779 Tons of Waste Recycled 1,778 Acres of Trees Planted Annually 13 Million lbs of CO 2 Annually Mineola Environmental Benefits 15.3 Million Car Miles Driven Annually 1.2 Million kWh Saved Annually 1602 Metric Tons of CO2 Reduced Annually 57,000 Gallons of Oil Not Burned
Positive PR Opportunities • Recognition from community for the use of innovative funding sources, going green, and addressing much-needed facility upgrades “School District Moves Forward with Energy-Efficiency Project” -Mahopac News, 2016 “South Huntington SD Gets LIPA Energy Rebates” -Newsday, 2013 “Middle Country School District Proves Being Green Pays Off!” -Times of Middle Country, 2013 “District Receives Rebate from LIPA!” -Sachem Patch, 2011
Security Enhancements • LED Exterior Lighting Improves Facility Security • Installation of security vestibule will slow down intruders • Upgrade of Exterior Doors Wall Pack and Pole-Mounted Exterior Fixtures Help Illuminate Facility Grounds at the for compatibility with swipe Plainedge UFSD access Exterior Door Upgrade at the Center Moriches UFSD New Vestibule at the Bayport-Blue Point MS
Mahopac CSD Phase II • Project Size: ~ $4.9 Million • Annual Savings: ~ $320,000 • Estimated Rebates: ~ $150,000 • Phase: In Development Scope Highlights: • Interior/Exterior LED Improves Learning Upgrades Environment • Building Controls Upgrades Positive Cash Flow • Roofs, Windows, and Door Funds Capital Upgrades Upgrades Positive Environmental • +300 kW of Roof-Mounted Solar PV Impact Positive PR
Central Islip UFSD Ph I EPC • Project Size: ~ $11.8 Million • Annual Savings: ~ $695,608 • Utility Budget Reduction: 37% • Phase: Performance Period Scope Highlights: • Interior Lighting • Comprehensive BMS Upgrade • 30 kW of Solar PV • Window Replacements, Domestic Hot Water Upgrades, and many more
How to get started • Engage an Owner’s Rep or EPC Consultant to assist your district in navigating the process • Request a complimentary Preliminary Energy Assessment (PEA) • Determines annual savings, size of the project, and specific need from your BCS report that may be funded by your project. • Proceed with a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit site-specific proposals from competing ESCOS at no obligation or cost to your District
Thank You! Q&A Aldo Mazzaferro Director of Strategic Development ECG Engineering, P.C. (631) 360-0006 aldo@ecgengineers.com
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