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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