Energy Technologies for Mid-Rise Buildings - Past, Present and Future

Energy: Past-Present-Future Approach for Mid-Rise Buildings

Presented by: Ricky Chu & Keven Hempel

Westcon Presentation – 1.21.15

Established Energy Retrofit Firm in Northern California

Rayco Energy • Delivering Projects since

2008 to Niche Markets

• Multi-Family & Non-Profit

• Financial-driven projects

Projects• $50K-$2Million in Size

• HOA’s, Apartments

• Commercial Buildings

Key Metrics Achieved• Pay with Savings Model

• Non-Profit Energy Financing

• MCE, PGE, SCE, SDGE

Experienced Team• Same ownership since 2008

• Optimal market factors for energy retrofitting

What Rayco DoesWe provide energy solutions with a pay with savings approach.

VFD Retrofit – Oakland,Ca LED Lighting Upgrade, Sunnyvale,Ca

Pool Arbor Solar Project, Dublin,Ca

A Diversified Approach

6%

10%

35%

22%

27%

Variable Speed Motors

Other (Energy Storage, EV Charging etc.)

LED Lighting

Solar PV & Solar Thermal

Building Envelope Upgrades

Our experience has shown a shift away from large scale solar projects to energy efficiency projects. We are flexible enough to change with market factors compared to solar only companies.

Our Secret Sauce – Case Study

• Option 1 – Solar Only Approach• Energy Savings: $10,000 per year

• Total Project Cost: $74,000

• Project Components: 16kW Solar System

• Option 2 – Whole Building Approach• Energy Savings: $10,000 per year

• Total Project Cost: $60,000

• Project Components: 10kw Solar System, Full Building LED Lighting Retrofit, Central Building Monitoring and Controls.

PAST

Past Approach

•Going Green is “Too Expensive”

•No Budget for It.

• Single Trade Focus

• Limited Rebates by California and DOE

• Little to No Regulation on Energy Standards

PRESENT

Filling the Void Today

Combining Simple Energy Efficiency Measures with Solar Power

Leasing Alternatives

Local & State Rebate

Energy Engineering (Peak Demand)

Balancing Modernization with Going Green

Partnering with CM’s, Architects, Engineers, Consultants

How are we different from Solar City? Solar City:• No HOA’s or Non-Profits• No Energy Efficiency Focus• Aggressive Sales Rep Based• All About the Lease• Most Solar Companies

ESCO Approach:• Make the building more efficient before doing any solar• Develop a project plan that integrates rebates and lifecycle

maintenance costs• Partner with CM’s, Architects and PM’s to develop win win projects• SHOW CLIENT THE MONEY (Finance driven projects)

Pay with Savings Approach

Annual Energy Savings: ~$40,000

Annual Loan Payment: $36,000

Cash Flow Year 1 to HOA: +$4000

40kW Solar Project and Energy Retrofit for a 75 Unit Community

Project Cost: $225,000

Typical Terms: 6 -10 Years 4.5%-5.5% Interest Rate

REBATES• Rebates and Tax Credits are industry specific

• Multi-Family

• Commercial

• Residential

• Rebates are geographic specific

• SF/SAN MATEO/EAST BAY Energy Watch

• Marin Clean Energy

• Silicon Valley Power

• Rebates need detailed Energy Modeling

• HERS/BUILD I T GREEN/RESNET/ MORE!

• Test in Test Out

The Keys HOA 792 Units Walnut Creek,Ca

Common Area Bi-Level LED Lighting, New VFD Pumps for Pools and Water Features, Pool Cover, Demand Controls, New Pool Central Heater, In-Unit Water Saving Measures

BayRen MultiFamily Rebate:$595,000Energy Savings Per Year: $100,000Project Cost: $800,000

KEYS GARAGE BI-LEVEL LED

Modernizing FacilitiesDublin Ranch Golf Community – Dublin,Ca 1400+ SFH

• Size: 400 units – Single Family Community

• Electrical Costs Current: $24,000+ (Pool Meter)

• Electrical Savings: $20,000 per year

• Challenges: Pool deck too hot in summer, electrical costs increased 6% because of peak demand pricing, pro-active board

• Solutions: Custom designed steel trellis system with integrated solar pv, LED bollards.

• Result: Allowed for huge increase in the amount of residents using the pool.

Before

Before

The Hook

During

AFTER (West Arbor)

After (South Arbor)

FUTURE

Future Focus

• “Greening of the Construction Industry” – everything is going green. The best companies will be the ones who figure out how to sell green products to their existing customers.

• Positive Cash Flow Projects or “Pay with Savings” Projects will be the preferred method of delivery for energy efficiency projects.

• EROEI = Energy Returned on Energy Invested

PARKWOODS HOA• OAKLAND,CA – 300+ UNITS

• 3 FOCUSES

• MODERNIZE AND UPGRADE BUILDINGS TO TODAYS STANDARDS

• IMPROVE SAFETY FOR COMMUNITY

• REDUCE MAINTENANCE AND LIFECYCLE COSTS

• PROJECT CONCEPT

• PHASE APPROACH

• FIRE SPRINKLER UPGRADE (COMPLETED)

• INTEGRATE SOLAR STANCHIONS WITH NEW ROOF (2015)

• COMPLETE BI-LEVEL LED LIGHTING RETROFIT FOR SAFETY (2015)

• LEED CERTIFICATION FOR BUILDING VALUE (2016) & WATER SAVING MEASURES (2016)

• PAY WITH SAVINGS APPROACH

The Big Players UnderstandClay Nesler, VP of global energy and sustainability, Johnson Controls:

“In our 2013 global survey of 3,000 facility and energy management executives, we found that 73 percent of organizations had made internal or public goals to reduce energy consumption. We also found that organizations that made public goals implemented 50 percent more efficiency measures last year and were 2.7 times more likely to increase investments next year than organizations without goals.”