green incentive programs
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Outlining different incentive programs through local and state levels for energy efficiency. From the 2010 Ohio Energy Summit. By David Hull.TRANSCRIPT
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GreenIncentivePrograms
City of ColumbusNovember 15, 2010
GreenIncentivePrograms
City of ColumbusNovember 15, 2010
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Outline
• Green Columbus FundLEED Certified BuildingsBrownfield Redevelopment
• Green Switch Loan Fund
Outline
• Green Columbus FundLEED Certified BuildingsBrownfield Redevelopment
• Green Switch Loan Fund
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Green Columbus Fund Overview
• $1 million reimbursement Grant Program• First Program Year Oct. 2010 through Sept. 2011• Open Application Cycle
Green Columbus Fund Overview
• $1 million reimbursement Grant Program• First Program Year Oct. 2010 through Sept. 2011• Open Application Cycle
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Green Columbus Fund Overview
• Targets private & non-profit sectors• Priority for developed area• Two main components: LEED Certified Buildings Brownfield redevelopment
Green Columbus Fund Overview
• Targets private & non-profit sectors• Priority for developed area• Two main components: LEED Certified Buildings Brownfield redevelopment
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Minimum Requirements for Reimbursement of LEED Certification Fee
• Certified or above under LEED 2009 New Construction and Major Renovation• Meet at least 8 of 12 criteria selected by City• Considering Commercial Interior or Core and Shell
Minimum Requirements for Reimbursement of LEED Certification Fee
• Certified or above under LEED 2009 New Construction and Major Renovation• Meet at least 8 of 12 criteria selected by City• Considering Commercial Interior or Core and Shell
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To Qualify for Additional Incentives
• Location in developed area +100%• LEED Silver, Gold or Platinum +50%, 100% or 150%• 9, 10, 11 or 12 of key Columbus criteria +25%, 50%, 75% or 100%• Cannot exceed +200% or triple the certification fee
To Qualify for Additional Incentives
• Location in developed area +100%• LEED Silver, Gold or Platinum +50%, 100% or 150%• 9, 10, 11 or 12 of key Columbus criteria +25%, 50%, 75% or 100%• Cannot exceed +200% or triple the certification fee
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Strengths of this approach
• Builds on most vetted program of the US Green Building Council• Support of Central Ohio GBC Chapter• Does not require ramping up City bureaucracy• Supports economic development & environmental goals
Strengths of this approach
• Builds on most vetted program of the US Green Building Council• Support of Central Ohio GBC Chapter• Does not require ramping up City bureaucracy• Supports economic development & environmental goals
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Brownfield Redevelopment funds available for
• Phase I & II Environmental Assessments• Phase II Physical Environmental Assessments for abandoned gas stations• Portion of land acquisition costs • Will not pay for direct remediation costs – defer to State
Brownfield Redevelopment funds available for
• Phase I & II Environmental Assessments• Phase II Physical Environmental Assessments for abandoned gas stations• Portion of land acquisition costs • Will not pay for direct remediation costs – defer to State
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Strengths of this approach
• Builds on Clean Ohio Fund• Can fill smaller niches or supplement• Supports economic development & environmental goals
Strengths of this approach
• Builds on Clean Ohio Fund• Can fill smaller niches or supplement• Supports economic development & environmental goals
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Mechanics of Green Columbus Fund Program
• Submit either of the two applications• Negotiate development agreement• City Council authorization• Performance based reimbursement
Mechanics of Green Columbus Fund Program
• Submit either of the two applications• Negotiate development agreement• City Council authorization• Performance based reimbursement
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Green Switch Loan Fund
• A revolving loan fund to improve energy efficiency in commercial & industrial buildings• $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy • Loan amounts of up to $200,000 are available for gap financing of energy efficiency construction/renovation projects• Investment: 75% energy efficiency fund, 25% equity/other funding sources
Green Switch Loan Fund
• A revolving loan fund to improve energy efficiency in commercial & industrial buildings• $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy • Loan amounts of up to $200,000 are available for gap financing of energy efficiency construction/renovation projects• Investment: 75% energy efficiency fund, 25% equity/other funding sources
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Green Switch Loan Fund
Loan Terms• 2% to 5% interest (based on financial ability)• 10 to 15 year term• Up to 50% loan forgiveness upon completion of construction and job creation (up to 50% loan forgiveness is offered because of increased costs associated with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements)
Green Switch Loan Fund
Loan Terms• 2% to 5% interest (based on financial ability)• 10 to 15 year term• Up to 50% loan forgiveness upon completion of construction and job creation (up to 50% loan forgiveness is offered because of increased costs associated with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements)
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Green Switch Loan Fund
Job Creation: Construction jobs (project based)Administrative jobs (loan administration)
Administered by:City of ColumbusDepartment of Development 614-645-8644
For applications contact:CommunityCapital Development Corporation614-645-8066
Green Switch Loan Fund
Job Creation: Construction jobs (project based)Administrative jobs (loan administration)
Administered by:City of ColumbusDepartment of Development 614-645-8644
For applications contact:CommunityCapital Development Corporation614-645-8066
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David HullAssistant Director for
Sustainability and Regional DevelopmentColumbus Department of Development
David HullAssistant Director for
Sustainability and Regional DevelopmentColumbus Department of Development