2015 Stakeholder Proposal Guide
for the
Community Energy & Efficiency Development Fund (CEED Fund)
Purpose:
Green Mountain Power Corporation (GMP) is pleased to invite stakeholders to participate in
this Request For Proposals seeking high quality, innovative ideas and proposals for CEED
Fund investments. CEED Fund investments will achieve specific eligibility criteria and
customer benefit goals approved by the Vermont Public Service Board (PSB) as a result of the
merger between GMP and Central Vermont Public Service Corporation (CVPS).
Specifically, GMP will invest approximately $21M over 5 years in order to achieve $25M in
net societal benefits (NSB) for customers within the legacy CVPS service territory.
Eligible projects may include:
 New and existing energy efficiency projects;
 Renewable and clean energy programs;
 Demand Resources; and
 New and emerging technologies.
This is a competitive solicitation with limited funds available. GMP will select projects that
achieve NSB consistent with the goals of the CEED Fund initiative and will seek approval from
the PSB for implementation. In its proposal to the PSB, GMP will describe to the PSB the
details around the projected investment and estimated NSB, the delivery mechanism and the
plan for performance monitoring, benefits measuring and reporting.
The investment program being developed is for calendar year 2015. For purposes of this
workshop, GMP seeks proposals from participants as the basis for making up to
approximately $2.55M of investments in eligible projects, to be completed before
December 31, 2015. Benefits from this round of investment will be allocated primarily to
“Commercial” customers.
Proposal Elements:
Participants should attend the CEED Workshops and provide complete proposal packages,
describing their proposals in sufficient detail for GMP to fully understand, adequately
evaluate and be able to recommend them to the PSB without reservations. Participants are
encouraged to be as thorough as possible in explaining their proposals and benefits. Include
in your proposals the segments suggested below along with any other pertinent information
needed to fully understand and evaluate the proposal.
1. Describe the proposal in detail including the required investment
2. Identify the customer segments targeted
3. Describe implementation steps, the implementer and identify any strategic partners
a. If the proposed implementer is someone other than GMP, please provide
detailed bona fides
4. Explain and quantify the costs expected to be incurred, the benefits that accrue to
customers
5. Explain how benefits are measured and quantified
6. Explain the logistics of data collection, tracking and results reporting
In addition to addressing these segments, supply additional information on the form
provided (Proposal Questionnaire). This questionnaire is a guide. Include any other
information that is pertinent to making a fully informed evaluation of the proposal.
Workshops:
The introductory workshops are being held on June 25th and July 8th covering the same
content. Please feel free to choose one of the two dates covering the same content) will be
an opportunity for GMP and other stakeholders to discuss all aspects of the CEED Fund, gain
mutual understanding of the program and discuss proposal requirements and other logistical
and substantive topics.
The second workshop or workshops will be a forum for stakeholders to present the merits of
their proposals for discussion with GMP and other stakeholders who are not submitting
competing proposals. After this workshop, GMP will solicit feedback from non-participant
stakeholders, evaluate proposals and ultimately select the set of proposals to present to the
PSB for approval.
GMP will also discuss with stakeholders whether an additional workshop specifically covering
the NSB calculation is needed.
Introductory Workshop #1
Wednesday, June 25, 10:00 – 12:00
GMP Montpelier Service Center
7 Green Mountain Drive, Montpelier
Introductory Workshop #2
Tuesday, July 8, 1:00 – 3:00
GMP Energy Innovation Center
68 Merchants Row, Rutland
Workshop Schedule
Maximizing Value:
GMP looks forward to working with stakeholders who can demonstrate that they can deliver
their proposed performance targets, and can help GMP meet its aggressive goals for
achieving the customer benefits behind each investment. GMP also welcomes input that can
contribute toward maximizing benefits realized by customers.
Questions and Additional Information:
Questions about the CEED Fund and other information requests should be made in writing to
either person listed below. All workshop materials, questions and answers are posted on the
GMP CEED Fund website: http://www.greenmountainpower.com/creative/ceed_fund/
Bob Griffin
(802) 655-8452
Bob.Griffin@GreenMountainPower.com
Kirk Shields
(802) 770-4246
Kirk.Shields@GreenMountainPower.com
CEED FUND PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE
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Organization Name:
Mailing Address:
Contact Name:
Primary Phone #:
Cell Phone #:
Email Address:
Program and Customer Information
1. What type of project is being proposed?
2. Which customer segment(s) is targeted?
3. How many customers will participate?
4. Which geographic areas of the legacy CVPS service territory will be served?
Investment and Benefits Information
5. What is the investment schedule being proposed?
6. When are customer benefits first achieved?
7. What are the Net Societal Benefits (NSB) that will be achieved per dollar invested?
8. How will the NSB be calculated?
9. What % of NSB will the program achieve in electric benefits?
10. What are other non-electric benefits?
11. If this is a multi-year program, describe the importance of having recurring funding
for this program and the implications for achieving NSB in each period.
Start-Up Information
12. Is this a new or established program?
13. How does this program meet the “But/For” test?
14. What are the expected costs of the program? (see cost table below for additional
guidance)
15. When is the proposed start date of the program?
16. How long will customer benefits persist after the initial benefit is achieved (in years)?
17. How will program results be measured and evaluated?
18. How will program costs and benefits be reported to GMP?
19. How often will reports be provided to GMP?
Direct Cost Breakdown
Cost Element
Planning & Reporting
Admin
Tech Assistance
Incentives
Marketing
Information Technology
Participant Share of Costs
Total Costs
Start-Up Costs
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Total Program Costs
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