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This document provides an introduction to financing energy efficiency upgrades in the public sector. It discusses using operating budget dollars, tax-exempt lease-purchase agreements, and performance contracts to fund projects. Delaying projects is described as an expensive decision. The document outlines the goals of changing traditional thinking about public sector financing and accelerating energy-efficient equipment installation. It also notes that ENERGY STAR can help identify financing options and support organizations through the process.
Self Guide Es Finance
- 1. ENERGY STAR® ® Money for Your Energy Upgrades Upgrades An Introduction to Financing Energy Efficiency Upgrades in the Public Sector
- 2. Today’s Discussion • Paying for Energy Efficiency with Operating Budget Dollars • Tax Exempt Lease-Purchase Agreements – the basics • Performance Contracts – the basics • Delaying the installation is an expen$ive decision
- 3. Public Sector Defined • Governments – State – County – Local/Municipal – Agencies • Schools – K-12 • Higher Education – State Universities and Community Colleges – Private Colleges and Universities
- 4. Private vs. Public Sector • Approval Process • Financial Instruments • Authorization to Commit 4
- 5. Private vs. Public Sector • Budget Savings • Maintenance Savings • Environmental Improvements 5
- 6. Public Sector Financing Goals of Presentation: – Change traditional thinking about energy financing in the public sector – Accelerate the installation of energy-efficient equipment
- 7. Public Sector Financing Energy Optimization – Focuses on decreasing energy cost while increasing productivity – Combines energy efficiency equipment with operational procedures that can transform energy bills into “cash flow opportunities”
- 8. Energy Management Strategy These guidelines are the result of the “best practices” from top ENERGY STAR partners. Put their expertise to work for your organization!
- 9. “We are paying for energy efficiency projects whether or not we do the projects!”
- 10. Public Sector Financing So… where does the money come from to pay for energy efficiency projects?
- 11. Accounting 101 Capital Budget Operating Budget (Debt) (Expense) • What is the approval • Already in utility process? payments – Board/Council • Easier approval process – Referendum • Energy efficiency • Ceiling on capital projects may provide expenses? access to captive funds for other needs • Restructure capital expense budget?
- 12. Categorizing Financial Instruments • Capital • Operating Expense Expense – Bonds – Lease/Lease- • GO Purchase • Revenue – “Performance – Loans Contract” – “Performance Contract” • No Expense • Grants • Rebates/Incentives
- 13. Categorizing Financial Instruments • Capital • Operating Expense Expense – Bonds – Lease/Lease- • GO Purchase • Revenue – “Performance – Loans Contract” – “Performance Contract” • No Expense • Grants • Rebates/Incentives
- 14. Performance Contracts Leases PCs Loans
- 15. Performance Contracting Market segment trends over time for ESCO projects Source: National Association of Energy Service Companies
- 16. What is an ESCO? “An ESCO, or Energy Service Company, is a business that develops, installs, and finances projects designed to improve the energy efficiency and maintenance costs for facilities over a seven to 10 year time period. ESCOs generally act as project developers for a wide range of tasks and assume the technical and performance risk associated with the project.” www.naesco.org
- 17. What Services Can An ESCo Provide? • Walk-through energy audit • Comprehensive energy audit • Design and specification of new equipment • Vendor of energy efficiency equipment • Installation/construction management • Performance guarantees • Ongoing maintenance • Training of personnel • Measurement and verification of project performance • Financing • Indoor Air Quality problems • Procurement and purchase of energy commodity
- 18. What Services Can An ESCo Provide? • Walk-through energy audit � Comprehensive energy audit � Design and specification of new equipment � Vendor of energy efficiency equipment � Installation/construction management � Performance guarantees � Ongoing maintenance • Training of personnel • Measurement and verification of project performance • Financing • Indoor Air Quality problems • Procurement and purchase of energy commodity
- 19. Common Performance Contracts • Shared Savings Agreement • Fixed payment • One-time verification • Taxable or tax-exempt • Variable payment • Requires measuring and monitoring • More expensive
- 20. Common Performance Contracts • Guaranteed Savings Agreement – Can separate financing from technical performance – Most commonly used for Public Sector • Own-Operate – ESCo owns facility and sells back “output” • “Chauffage” – Buy end-result, i.e., lumens or ambient temperature
- 21. Common Performance Contracts Related but Independent Documents – Project Development Agreement – Energy Services Agreement – Finance Agreement
- 22. Private Sector Financing Leases PCs Loans
- 23. Why Companies Ask for “Off Balance Sheet Financing”? • No Capital Budget for Energy Project – Freeze on Capital Spending – Competing with Other Projects • Pay for Project from Operating Expenses – Cumbersome Capital Budget Process • Restrictions on New Debt – Internal Restrictions – Over-leveraged – Covenants with Existing Lenders
- 24. What Qualifies as “Off Balance Sheet Financing”? • Operating Leases • True Performance Contracts • Rental Agreements • “Project Financings” – Large Projects
- 25. Tax-Exempt Lease-Purchase Agreements Agreements (AKA Municipal Leases) Leases PCs Loans
- 26. Benefits of Tax-Exempt Lease-Purchase Agreements • Title to the Equipment Rests with Lessee • Access to Low Cost, Tax-Exempt Funds • Payments may be Subject to Annual Appropriation of Funds by Lessee • Accommodates Construction Financing • Payments in arrears • You may already be leasing something! Fast and Easy!!!
- 27. Tax-Exempt Lease-Purchase • Three Considerations – Legal • Authority • Voter Approval Issues – Financial Reporting • GAAP/GASB – Internal Accounting • “Materiality”
- 28. When Is 5% Not 5%? Bond Lease Plus Fees Fees Included 28
- 29. Tax-Exempt Lease-Purchase Financing by State Few or no barriers An Incomplete Listing Check with advisors (for illustrative purposes only) Some legal issues
- 30. Quantifying the cost of Delay
- 31. Energy Efficiency: A Cash Flow Opportunity
- 32. A simplified general approach 0 Use existing data
- 33. The Value of Your Investment
- 34. The Value of Your Investment
- 35. Cash Flow
- 36. Cash Flow $1,042,136 $883,170
- 37. Cost of Delay
- 38. Cost of Delay Break-Even Point 2.2
- 39. Cost of Delay Opportunity Cost if delayed 12 months* 15.4%
- 40. Reminder An investment grade audit done by a qualified engineering company will be required to determine the actual size of your opportunity.
- 41. How ENERGY STAR Can Help • Peer Information • Similar situations that met with success • Impact of sharing the benefits • Expert support with your financing process • Assist with presentations to decisionmakers
- 42. Internet Presentations Distance Learning Opportunities – ENERGY STAR -Overview for Public Sector Organizations – Higher Education ENERGY STAR Overview – ENERGY STAR Overview for Service & Product Providers – Benchmarking with ES Portfolio Manager – Money for Your Energy Upgrades – Introduction to The CFO Calculator – Purchasing and Procurement – PC Power Management – Designing Top Energy Performing Building for Your Clients To register, please visit ENERGY STAR Online Trainings and Presentations www.energystar.gov
- 43. Summary • Significant cost savings are possible from energy efficiency projects • Many projects are delayed or prevented due to financial concerns • Third-party financing can provide funds for these projects • Delaying projects is expensive • ENERGY STAR can help identify third party financing that works for you
- 44. For More Information... • Neil Zobler (203) 790-4177 (Catalyst Financial Group, Inc.) • Catalyst Financial Group, Inc. is an EPA contractor working for ENERGY STAR • E-mail nzobler@catalyst-financial.com • Call the ENERGY STAR Hotline at 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937) • Visit www.energystar.gov