The brookwood commmunity ppt-final
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The Brookwood Community is a 485-acre nonprofit in Brookshire, Texas that serves 200 adults with disabilities. It has high energy consumption costs that are its largest single operating expense. The proposed Greenbrook Energy Program aims to completely eliminate Brookwood's rising utility costs through sustainable energy solutions like solar, wind, and water wells to create a profit center. The plan estimates $5.5 million is needed and will be fundraised through events, social media campaigns, and partnerships with energy companies. Judging finds large wind turbines and solar are feasible while a water plant is not. Fundraising efforts like a horse show are also feasible to fund transforming Brookwood into a sustainable community through renewable energy.
The brookwood commmunity ppt-final
- 1. The Brookwood Community: MGMT 6389 Milton Howard and Clint Strickland
- 3. The Brookwood Community Brookshire, Texas 485 Acres God-Centered 501(C)(3) Non Profit 200 Adults with functional disabilities Taught skills and employed in on-site enterprises Enterprises- Over $5 million annually in revenues Covers 40% of annual budget Run without government funding
- 4. The Brookwood Community 8 group homes 2 single-family staff homes A residential Inn A Health and Dental Clinic Worship Center Enterprise Buildings 47 Greenhouses Gift Retail Shop The Café at Brookwood Several Support Buildings
- 5. Defining the Problem Brookwood and Sustainability: Funding: Tuition, enterprise sales, donations High energy consumption Utilities: Largest single operating expense Over $600k annually going to $700k annually Electric: $464K –5 year contract Gas: $85k Water: $80k High Water rate
- 6. Defining the Problem Community is growing Projected electric demand: 1.5 Megawatts Would increase utility expense by an additional $100k 5 Year Electric Contract Signed when gas prices were at all-time high
- 7. Proposed Solution Completely eliminate Brookwood’s rising utility costs Create a profit center from an historic expense center Goal: Sustainability
- 8. Borrowing Sources Renegotiate out of market contracts Municipal Water Systems Brown Power Plants Solar Power Plants Costs dropped 50% in last 3 years Wind Power Plants Longer blades, taller towers, more power Energy Audits
- 9. Borrowing Sources Organic Farming Good mission fit Oil and Gas Drilling Horse Stables Fund Raising Process Already strong in this area Social Media Increasing web presence Crowdfunding Targeted campaigns
- 10. Combining Creating The Greenbrook Energy Program Renegotiating electric contract Invite execs to tour Brookwood Extend contract out, buyout for $80k, or start over Conduct Energy Audit for community Utilize Green Resources Install wind and solar power facilities by 2018 Exceed 1.5 MW demand Sell excess to market at a profit Install potable groundwater wells
- 12. Wind, Water, and Solar at Brookwood Install met tower to measure wind Install one 2-3 MW turbine Turbine visible from I-10, promote Brookwood/Greenbrook Install micro-turbines Build water, waste treatment plant and or renegotiate contract
- 13. Wind, Water, and Solar at Brookwood Install roof-top solar on buildings Install ground-mount solar of up to 5 MW Install PV Lighting, water heater, and ground water pumps PV (Photovoltaic) Build Solar train to tour Greenbrook Tickets sold at Gift Shop
- 14. Fundraising and Awareness Estimated cost to fund Greenbrook: $5.5 million Horseshow Gala and Host Committee Amount will be raised through a combination of sources Upscale event to raise funds and awareness Committee: Major players in water, solar, and wind industries Utilize used/donated solar panels Manufacturer and utility alliances Electric provider “Test site” for wind power demonstrations
- 15. Organic Farming 500,000 plants grown yearly at Brookwood 47 Greenhouses On-site sales and wholesale customers 37,000 poinsettias/year Crops: peaches, blackberries, broccoli, carrots, cucum bers, herbs/spices, pep pers, squash
- 16. Fundraising & Awareness Cont’d. Oil & Gas-Lease Funding Bright Star Stables-Lease Funding Looking for a new location when lease is up Social Media Brookwood owns 90% of mineral rights RenewableEnergyFriends.com site & Facebook Group 5500+ connections on LinkedIn Brookwood “Young Professionals” Facebook Group and Page Goal: Support and promote Greenbrook Program Crowdfunding Use site like fundly.com or Crowdfunder Targeted Greenbrook campaigns
- 17. Incubation Began with “Ah-ha!” moment during tour of Brookwood’s on-site chapel RenewableEnergyFriends was created Greenbrook plan started http://www.renewableenergyfriends.com Small steps toward big goal
- 18. Judging the Greenbrook Solution Problem: Create profit center from utility expense center and make Brookwood sustainable Realistic? Large wind turbines- Feasible $900k per year swing (from $700k expense to $200k profit) Yes, is feasible Use Brookwood as test site Small hybrid Wind Solar Turbines- Not Feasible Solar- Feasible Install Ground Mount units only
- 19. Judging the Greenbrook Solution Water Plant- Not Feasible Instead, utilize existing wells and install new ones Could save $52k annually with $100k investment Fundraising- Feasible Horseshow planned for November 9, 2013 Raised $212k for the event so far Citizens painted horse, “Brooks”, to be sold during event Donated by Bright Star Stables and Old Town Katy Vet clinic Organic Farming- Feasible Would require new KM, but within reach
- 20. Enhancing the Problem & Solution After incubation, the problem became very clear, defined Utility provider took tour & agreed to lower rates! Conducted Energy Audit Just changing light bulbs saved $40k/year Installed hybrid wind and solar turbine, met tower Saved Brookwood $125k annually Found PV Solar to be best solution and will appropriate majority of funds to it Find large wind turbine manufacturer to lease land Install Tall Test Turbine – Beacon!
- 21. Greenbrook Project Cost, Savings, and Status
- 22. Enhanced Greenbrook Cost, Savings, and Status
- 23. Appendix: Autumn Classic Horseshow Invite
- 24. Appendix: “Brooks” Teaser #1
- 25. Appendix: “Brooks” Teaser #2
- 27. Thank You! Milton Howard and Clint Strickland