Open Mic Webinar
May 2012
Region 3’s Energy Savings Performance Contract:
Costs, Results and Lesson’s Learned
Wednesday, May 16th at 1:00 ET
REGION 3 - ENERGY SAVINGS
PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS OPEN MIC
MAY 16, 2012
P.E. Leyba
U.S. Forest Service - Region 3
pleyba01@fs.fed.us
ESPC
 Partnership between Federal agency and
energy service company (ESCO).
 ESCO conducts energy audit on facility and
identifies energy conservation measures
(ECM’S).
 In consultation with the agency, ESCO designs
and constructs project to meet agency's needs.
 ESCO arranges financing for the project.
ESPC
 ESCO guarantees ECM’S will generate energy
cost savings sufficient to pay for project over
the term of the contract.
 Energy savings estimated, guaranteed @ 90%
 Agency pays ESCO annually from energy cost
savings.
 After contract ends, all energy cost savings go
to agency.
 Contract terms of up to 25 years allowed.
ESPC
 Energy Savings Performance
Contracts (ESPCs) allow
Federal agencies to accomplish
energy savings projects
without up-front capital costs
and without special
Congressional appropriations.
USFS R3 ESPC
 DOE contract w/ various ESCO’s
 2008 Honeywell was selected for R3 contract.
 February 2009 Honeywell “Energy Audit” estimate
for ECM’s ~$1,600,000
 First year savings estimate = $103,000
 First year savings GUARANTEE = $94,500
 Simple payback = 15.7 years
USFS R3 ESPC
 March 2009 – R3 makes “buy down” lump sum
payment = $1,050,000.
 Balance = $550,000 + interest (6.88%) = $650,000
over 8 year term.
 8 annual payments of ~$80,000. (“from annual
energy savings”)
USFS R3 ESPC
 By April 1, 2010 – Most ECM’s installed.
 First payment due on April 1, 2010.
HOWEVER
 After evaluating all proposed ECM’s at all sites for
feasibility………….
 Total cost of ECM’s ~$1,093,000
 80+ Buildings, 9 National Forests
 With contract modification, annual payments will
be ~ $0, agency will incur energy savings.
USFS R3 ESPC
 FY11 payment = Principle + Interest + Monitoring
and Verification ~$60,000
 FY 12 payment = Interest + Monitoring
&Verification (M&V) ~ $30,000
 FY 13 – FY 18 = M&V ~ $3,000 / year
 Annual energy savings ~$65,000
ECM’S INSTALLED
Honeywell TH8110 Programmable Thermostat
Proposed = 600, Installed = 64
ECM’S INSTALLED
Inncom E528 Intelligent Thermostat
LIGHTING ECM’S INSTALLED
 Linear Fluorescent, Next Generation T-8 lamps,
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High Efficiency Instant Start Electronic Ballasts
Incandescent
LED Exit Signs
Incandescent lamps
Compact Fluorescent
lamps
Control Sensors and Occupancy Sensors
Linear Fluorescent, T-8 High Lumen Lamp
technology for High-Bay Facilities
New fixtures including LED exit signs
Proposed = 1468, installed = 4778
ECM’S
INSTALLED
Solar Photovoltaic LED – Proposed = 64,
Installed = 12
• Photovoltaic Panel
• Charge Controller
• Battery Backup
ECM’S INSTALLED
 WOOD FIRED HEATER
 Proposed = 6, Installed = 1
ECM’S INSTALLED
 Solar Domestic Hot Water
 Proposed = 4, Installed = 2
ECM’S
PROVIDED
 ELECTRIC METER / DATA
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LOGGER
Proposed = 31, Actual = 31
USFS responsible for
deployment of the meters on
the buildings as they see fit.
The meters are capable of
monitoring 3 phase power and
storing the electric power
information for several
months.
The USFS will be able to
download and analyze power
data.
USFS R3 ESPC
Project Totals
KWH Annual Electric
Savings
$ Annual Electric
Savings
MMBTUAnnual
Gas Savings
$ Annual Gas
Savings
$ Toal Annual
Savings
31,845
$2,930
272
2,473
$5,403
ECM 5.1: Lighting Savings
549,469
$50,719
0
0
$50,719
ECM 11.1: PV-LED Savings
ECM 11.2: Wood Heater
Savings
31,296
$2,879
0
0
$2,879
1,000
$92
0
0
$92
ECM 11.3: Solar DWH Savings
ECM 18.1: Sub-Meters
Savings
33,407
$3,074
0
0
$3,074
25,917
$2,391
0
0
$2,391
Total Savings
672,933
$62,084
272
2,473
$64,558
ECM 3.1: T-Stat Savings
USFS R3 ESPC
WHAT NEXT????
 Accounting for all installations.
 Warrantee items
 Energy savings monitoring by both ESCO and
USFS. (M&V)
 Annual payments for remainder of term for M&V.
R3 ESPC - LESSONS LEARNED
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MORE ECM’S IN CLOSER LOCATIONS
HIGHER THE $ VALUE THE BETTER
LIGHTING ECM’S = MOST OF INSTALLS
TRAINED FS PROJECT MANAGER
TRAINING FOR LOCAL CONTACTS
TYPE OF $ USED FOR PAYMENTS VS. TYPE OF $
SAVED?
 ONLY INCLUDE BUILDINGS LIKELY TO BE IN
SERVICE THROUGH CONTRACT PERIOD
 ESTIMATED ECM’S MAY NOT = ACTUAL
Training available:
 June 7, 2012
 Streamlining ESPCs for Small Sites (Web-based)
 Offered by FEMP, webinar fosters skill in using
ENABLE - a streamlined ESPC process that allows
smaller facilities to contract with ESCOs on energysaving projects. Includes eligibility criteria, the use of
standardized forms as well as self-assessments to
reduce application time, costs, reviews, and approvals.
 Time 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM (Eastern)
 http://www.fedcenter.gov/Events/index.cfm?id=21103
 OTHER FEMP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES –
 http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/femp/training/