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Recent Experience -- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Projects In State and Local Government Facilities
Panel Moderator: Daryl Mills - California Energy Commission
Panelists: Len Pettis, C.E.M. California State University -- Office of ChancellorSyed Alam, P.E. Department of Mental Health
Matt Muniz, P.E. Alameda County Dept. of General Services
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California State and Local Facilities
Building Area (1,115,627,000 ft2)
K-12 School 56%
Local Govt 22%
Community Colleges
3%
State Facilities 19%
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Energy Efficiency Financing
• Since 1979, over $180 million in loans to public agencies
• Over 800 participants—mainly local governments and schools
• Average size loan in recent yrs $700,000
• Repayment terms: 2 to 15 years
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What are the typical projects done?1
1 Based on $102 million (dollar volume) in CEC loans since 2000
Miscellaneous2%
Lighting30%
LED Traffic Signals
7%
HVAC26%
Renewables19%
Self Generation16%
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ESCOs Have Assisted Public Agencies1
Traditional Implementation
66%
ESCO Assisted34%
48 recipients received loans totaling $60.8 million for energy efficiency and self generation projects
1 Based on $102 million (dollar volume) in CEC loans since 2000
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Today’s Panelists
• Len Pettis, C.E.M. California State University -- Office of the Chancellor
• Syed Alam, P.E. Department of Mental Health
• Matt Muniz, P.E. Alameda County Dept. of General Services
Extensive experience in Energy Management
Completed comprehensive projects using public procurement processes
Used loans or leases, utility incentives and other “special programs”
Experienced in use of Energy Services Company approach to project delivery
Qualifications
