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South Carolina EPC Workshop –Financing Options with Financial Institutions and Market OverviewGeoff Culm – SVP

Banc of America Public Capital Corp – Energy Services

February 20, 2014

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Table of ContentsSouth Carolina EPC Workshop – Financial Institution Financing Options 

EPC Financing Market Overview…………….…………………………………………………..………………………………………………………….………..3

South Carolina Energy Efficiency  Act……………………………….………………………………………..………………………………………………………….………….8

Energy Services ‐ Economic Rate Trends……………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………...…….10

Benefits of Private Placement Financings with a Financial Institution….…….…………………………………………….……..…………………………………………………………...…..….14

BAPCC Energy Services Overview and Team…….……….…………………………………………….……..…………………………………………………………...…..…….17

Contacts/Questions………………………………………………..………………………………………………………….……….22

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Energy Performance Contracting – Financing Market Overview

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Energy Services ‐Markets Served

Governmental Entities

States

Education

NFP K‐12 private schools

Tax‐Exempt Government Tax‐Exempt NFPs ‐ 501 (c)3 Taxable

Government

Federal governmentStates

Local governments (cities, counties, etc.)

Municipal utilities

Government authorities/agencies (transit districts, park districts, etc.)

Public housing authorities

Waste water treatment facilities 

Public Education

p NFP private colleges and universities

Institutions

NFP cultural institutions

NFP health and human service organizations NFP scientific/research facilities NFP low income housing

Healthcare

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Taxable (private use related) local government transactions

Commercial

For profit education

Commercial / industrial

Commercial properties

Commercial housing

K‐12 public schools

Community colleges

State colleges and universities

Healthcare

Government owned hospitals and and medical centers

NFP private hospitals and medical centersHealthcare

For profit hospitals and medical centers

Medical office buildings

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Financing Solutions / Transaction Structures

Traditional Products

Tax‐exempt or taxable lease purchase agreement (TELP) – municipal and 501(c)(3)

Similar structures:  Installment Financing Contract/Agreement,  Acquisition Use and Security Agreement

Commercial rated debt (LIS and loans)

Tax/operating leases

Privately placed General Obligation Bonds or Revenue Bonds

Purchase of Receivables 

Low interest state loan programs

Non‐Tax and Tax Structured Financing

Energy/utility service agreements

Commercial PACE

Tax Advantaged Structures

Tax Credit Obligations provide financing incentives which reduce interest costs (may be issued as bonds, leases or loans) 

- Qualified Zone Academy Obligations (QZABs)

- New Clean Renewable Energy Obligations (NewCREBs)

- Qualified Energy Conservation Obligations (QECBs)

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- Qualified School Construction Obligations (QSCBs)

Power Purchase Agreement 

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Qualified Energy Conservation Obligations (QECBs)

QECBs

‐ $3.2BN Program QECB Allocation By State

‐ Capital expenditures for:

Reducing energy use in public buildings by at least 20%

Implementing green community programs

Rural development  involving production of electricity from renewable energy resources and research facility expenditures for certain technologies

Renewable energy

Allocated to the States in proportion to US population , with sub‐allocations to 

(sample list)AL $  48,364,000

AR $  29,623,000

FL $190,146,000

GA $100,484,000

IN $  66,155,000

KY $  44,291,000

LA $ 45 759 000p p p p ,large local governments (LLGs)  with a population > 100,000, and the reminder allocated at the discretion of the State

No expiration date for allocations (will this change?)

Sub‐allocations may be waived by LLG

No more than 30% of the allocation may be used for non‐governmental purposes

Carry over of unused credits

LA $  45,759,000

MI $103,780,000

MS $  30,486,000

MO $  61,329,000

NC $  95,677,000

SC $  46,475,000

TN $  64,476,000

OK $  37,787,000

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2% costs of issuance limitations

Davis‐Bacon Applies

Only 70% of the posted tax credit may be utilized

Direct Pay Option Permitted via Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010 – “Jobs Act”

TX $252,378,000

VA $  80,600,000

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Qualified Zone Academy Obligations (QZABs)

QZABs

$1.2BN program for school districts ($400MM/yr for 2011, 2012, 2013)p g ( /y , , )

Proceeds to be used for public school construction and renovation, equipment purchases, training, and course material development

Allocated by Treasury among the states on the basis of their respective populations below the poverty line, sub allocations by state

2% cost of issuance limitation applies

Maximum permissible tenor determined by Treasury on a monthly basis

10% private contribution required

The direct pay subsidy no longer exists for QZABs, transactions must be issued under an investor tax credit structure

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South Carolina Energy Efficiency Act 

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South Carolina Energy Efficiency Act

Section 48‐52‐10 Code of Laws of South Carolina ‐ Highlights

Article 4:  

Duties of the State Energy Office

Annual state energy action plan

Energy Advisory Committee

Article 6:

Energy efficiency standards for state buildings

State agencies and school districts to submit energy conservation plans and reports – annual compilation of reports

Goal to reduce energy consumption for buildings in use on 7/1/08 by 20% by 7/1/20, relative to year 2000 levels

Revolving loan fund

Lease/purchase agreements

Guaranteed energy, water, or wastewater savings contracts

Annual savings from EPCs may be less than the annual payments, if aggregate savings occur as provided in terms of the contract

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Energy Services ‐ Economic Rate Trends

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Market Rate Update

Rates have bounced back from their near record lows in Spring 2013

10 Yr T/E "A" G.O. Rate

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Market Rate Update

The Yield Curve is Actually Higher and Steeper than 2012 (and 2011) and Close to 2010 Levels

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Market Rate Update

Credit Spreads Continue To Exist – But Are Slightly Less Evident Than 2012

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Benefits of Private Placement Financings with a Financial Institution

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Municipal Lease vs. Bonds

Private Placement Lease Publicly Issued Bond

Voter approval typically not required Typically requires voter approval or similar process (state statutes and requirements apply)

Preservation of capital ‐ the leased equipment itself is usually all that is needed to secure a lease transaction

A bond is secured by either a general obligation of the municipality or a revenue stream

Payments are typically subject to appropriation G.O. or similar debt obligations 

Minimal or no costs of issuance Higher costs of issuance 

Closing in 30‐60 days Closing may be dependent upon rating review and preparation of offering documents

Rate locks are available Rates not locked in until market sale (1‐2 weeks before closing)

Can typically be prepaid on any payment date subject to theagreement terms

Usually can be prepaid in 10 years

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Energy Performance Contracting DiagramFinancing Example Using a Lease/Purchase Agreement

The issuer’s obligations under the Lease/Purchase Agreement are independent of the vendor’s obligations under the Energy Performance Contracting Agreement.

ESCO/Vendor

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Lender

Customer

Tax‐Exempt/Taxable Capital Lease/

Purchase Agreement

Energy Performance/ Guaranteed Savings

Contract

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BAPCC Energy Services Overview and Coverage Map

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About Banc of America Public Capital Corp

Business ModelBanc of America Public Capital Corp (BAPCC), a wholly‐owned subsidiary of Bank of America N.A., serves the needs of clients in the energy, healthcare, institutions and government markets, providing integrated resources and business capabilities under one organization.  BAPCC, which includes Energy g p g g p g gyServices, Renewable Energy Finance, Healthcare & Institutions  Finance, Government Finance, and Tax Credits, provides both taxable and tax‐exempt financing solutions to states, municipalities and other tax‐exempt institutions, as well as commercial and industrial companies. The team works closely with clients to develop solutions ranging from standard financings to highly structured transactions, each tailored to a client's unique needs and objectives.

Line of Business Client Focus Market Coverage Deal Size

Healthcare & Institutions Finance Multi‐hospital systems, stand‐alone hospitals, large physician groups, multi‐specialty physicians groups, est. outpatient centers and hospital joint ventures (DIC’s, ASC’s, cancer centers, laboratories) and for‐profit entities; Institutions: not‐for‐profit cultural, religious and civic organizations, private and public colleges /universities, private primary/secondary schools

Geographic focus $1MM‐$100MM

Government Finance Governmental agencies and sub‐agencies including states, cities, counties, K‐12 school districts, special districts (ports, transportation, water, sewer, power and health), public colleges and universities

Geographic focus $1MM‐$100MM

Energy Services State and local governments, federal government agencies, public education, public housing authorities, institutions, healthcare, ESCOs (Energy Services Companies), waste water treatment facilities, public utilities, cooperative utilities, commercial and industrial

Geographic focus $2MM‐$100MM

Renewable Energy Finance Utilities, Independent Power Producers, project developers, equipment manufacturers, EPC contractors, municipalities, private equity and U.S. affiliates of foreign entities installing wind and solar projects

Industry focus $20MM‐$150MM

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foreign entities installing wind and solar projects

Tax Credits Source of business (Originate): tax credit aggregators/syndicators, financial institutions (looking to sell) and developers; Investors (Distribute): banks, insurers, corporate and industrial entities

Transaction/Geographic focus

$25MM‐$100MM+

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Energy ServicesRegional Coverage

Energy Services Originations                               Chris Giuliano Managing DirectorChris Giuliano, Managing Director415.765.7381

Chris Youngs

Mike Brunsman513.929.5102 Cincinnati, OH

Holly Andreozzi617.434.7760Boston, MA

Geoff Culm312.828.5319Chicago, IL

g303.617.1290Denver, CO

FederalKaren Gierhart 401.278.7764Providence, RI

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Bank of America Merrill Lynch Overview$50B Environmental Business Initiative and Operational Goals

Environmental Business Goal: $50B  Operational Goals: Achieve by 2015 

Bank of America has established a new 10‐year, $50 billion goal to address climate change, demands on natural resources and advance lower‐carbon economic solutions. 

The new goal, effective January 1, 2013, builds on the early completion of the company’s 10‐year, $20 billion initiative announced in 2007. 

The initiative will focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, waste and water . 

It will be achieved primarily through lending equipment finance

20% reduction in energy consumption (2004 baseline).

20% reduction in paper consumption (2010 baseline). 

20% reduction in global water consumption (2010 baseline). 

70% diversion of global waste from landfill. 

30% aggregate reduction in global GHG emissions (2004 baseline). 

20% LEED certification within our corporate workplace portfolio It will be achieved primarily through lending, equipment finance, capital markets and advisory activity, carbon finance, and advice and investment solutions for clients. 

The new initiative also earmarks $100M for grants and program related investments to nonprofits and community development financial institutions. 

20% LEED certification within our corporate workplace portfolio. 

All paper will contain 20% post‐consumer recycled content and be sourced entirely from certified forests.

All electronic waste streams to be disposed of using certified, responsible vendors. 

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Environmental Commitment Breakdown(From original 2007 $20 BN Commitment – through 2012)

BAC’s Environmental Commitment Through 2012 has Includedhas Included:

‐ Energy efficiency financings provided by BAPCC Energy Services for public sector entities;

‐ Renewable energy financings including tax equity financing for large wind projects in the US;projects in the US;

‐ Over $60 mln of low interest loans and grants for Community Development Finance Institutions for energy efficiency improvements;

‐ Reduction in corporate facility green house gas 

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emissions with a new 2010 through 2015 15% reduction goal.  

Breakdown of the Environmental Commitment (through 2012)

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Questions?  And Contact Information

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BAPCC Energy Services Contact Information

Tel: 312.828.5319 • Fax: [email protected]

Geoff Culm

Senior Vice President, Sr. Leasing Specialist

Banc of America Public Capital Corp

Energy Services

Banc of America Public Capital Corp, IL4‐135‐10‐42135 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL  60603‐

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“Bank of America Merrill Lynch” is the marketing name for the global banking and global markets businesses of Bank of America Corporation. Lending, derivatives, leasing, equipment finance, and other commercial banking activities are performed globally by banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including Bank of America, N.A., member FDIC. Securities, capital markets, strategic advisory, and other investment banking activities are performed globally by investment banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation (“Investment Banking Affiliates”), including, in the United States, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Merrill Lynch Professional Clearing Corp., all of which are registered broker‐dealers and members of FINRA and SIPC, and, in other jurisdictions, locally registered entities. This document is intended for information purposes only and does not constitute a binding commitment to enter into any type of transaction or business relationship as a consequence of any information contained herein.