HomeMy WebLinkAboutBocc Packet 08142013 REMP FundingAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
REGULAR FETING DATE AUGUST 14, 2013
AGENDA ITEM TITLE
R FAST READI NG 2013 RENEWABLE ENERGY M Ill GAIT ON
PROGRAM (REM P) FUNDING REEOLUTION I NCWDI NG 2013
GREEN KEY GRANTSAND 2013/2014 PROGRAMS
STAFF REEPONS BLE CI NDY HOUBEN, GOM M UNITY DEVELOPM ENT DIRECTOR
ISSJESTATDVI ENT: staff requests Board consideration on first reading of the attached
Resolution, as forwarded by the Community Office for Fesource Efficiency (CORE) Board
of Directors, which recommends the expenditure of funds generated through the
Fenewable Energy Mitigation Program (FEMP) for identified 2013/2014 projects and
programs. The CORE Board of Directors indudes: George Newman (Rtkin County),
Ondy Houben (Rtkin County), Steve Casey (Holy Cross Energy), Steve Scadron (Aspen),
Dave Hornbacher (Aspen), Chris Jacobson (Siowmass Village), Macey Patch Bernot
(Carbondale), Karin Teague (Basalt) and Bill Siding (Energy 2000 Committee).
BP KGROUND: The Board discussed this item during a Work Session on August 6,
2013. At that meeting, the Board requested additional information regarding the Green
Key Grant request from We -Cycle. Specifically, the Board had questions about the
following:
1. FundraisingSatus— The Board requested additional information verifying
that We -Cycle's proposed Green Key Grant was in conformance with CORE's
grant policies preduding retroactive funding, and confirming that the project
components associated with solar power generation and storage had not
already been paid for by the applicant, and
2. Use of CMAQGrant Funds— The Board requested additional information
detailing exactly how funds awarded to the We -Cycle Project through a
federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CVIAQ) Grant were applied.
Unfortunately, this information could not be compiled prior to the August 7th deadline
for packet submittal, and therefore, supplemental information will be provided during
the Board's regular meeting on August 13, 2013.
LINKTOSTRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports the County's Strategic Core Focus Areas
of "Flourishing Natural & Built Environment", as well as that of a "Prosperous Economy".
The projects and programs recommended for funding contribute to preserving a
"vibrant, healthy, and sustainable community" by improving energy efficiency or
generating energy using renewable resources, thereby resulting in significant reductions
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in greenhouse gas emissions. For example, total annual energy savings upon
completion of the recommended 2013/2014 Green Key Grant projects are estimated to
exceed 1,157,435 kWh, eliminating or avoiding approximately 691,000 lbs. of CO2e
emissions per year.
KEYDISCUSSON ITEMS FEMPfunding procedures require approval by both the
Aspen City Council and Rtkin County Commissioners. The attached Fesolution details
the projects and programs recommended for FEM Pfunding by the OOFREBoard of
Directors for a combined total of $1,037,392 in 2013/2014 expenditures. The
recommended 2013/2014 Green Key Grant expenditurestotal $472,107. In addition,
the OOFREBoard recommends approval of $400,000 in FEMPfundsto accomplish the
following programming: Community Grants ($50,000), Design Assistance Grants
($50,000), Low -to -Moderate Income Grant Program ($100,000), and the Big Buildings
Efficiency Challenge ($200,000). Finally, the CORE Board recommends approval of
$165,285 to cover administrative and overhead expenses required to deliver the
projects and programs described above.
BUDGETARYIMPACT: Funds collected through FEMPwiII be used to fund the projects
and programs, which will have no financial impact on the County General Fund.
RIOOM M ENDED BOCCACTION: aaff and the OOFRE Board of Directors request BOOC
approval on first reading of the attached Fesolut ion authorizing the 2013/2014
expenditure of funds generated through FEVI P.
ATTACHMENTS Iesolution # 2013 -A Resolution of the Atkin County Board of County
Commissioners Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds Generated Through the
Fenewable Energy Mitigation Program
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Resolution #
(2013)
A REEOLUl1 ON OF THE PITKJ N COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY ODM M I S9ONERSAUTHOIRZI NG THE
EXPBVDITUREOFFUNDS GENERATED ROUGH THE RENEWABLE ENERGYMIl1G41ON PROGRAM
WHEREAS on December 26, 2000, the Atkin County Board of County Commissioners approved
Ordinance No. 8 Adopting the Aspen/ Atkin Energy Conservation Code, and
WHEREAS the Aspen/ Atkin Energy Conservation Code allows that funds collected through the
Renewable Energy Mitigation Program (REM P) be spent in accordance with a resolution passed by the
Aspen City Council and the Atkin County Board of County Commissioners, and
WHEREAS at its meeting on July 11, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Community Office for Rbsource
Efficiency (CORE) approved the REM Pspending proposals described herein, and
WHEREAS the spending proposals meet the screening criteria of addressing affordable housing, cost-
effectiveness, public visibility and education, environmental benefits, energy efficiency, leverage, unique
opportunity, new technologies and green design.
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NOW, THBRB=OF, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM M I SEIONEFSOF RTK] N COUNTY,
COLORADO that the Community Office for Rbsource Efficiency (CORE) is authorized to negotiate and
secure contracts and manage the installation and/or implementation of the following projects and
programs:
. Projects supported by CORE Board of Directors for funding from REM P
Recommended 2013 Green Key Grant Project Funding
1. Aspen Center for Environmental Sudies $9,818
2. Aspen aiing Company $10,000
3. City of Aspen - ARC $50,000
4. City of Aspen - Burlingame $150,000
5. City of Aspen — Cozy Point Ranch $62,891
6. Colorado Rcky Mountain School $10,357
7. First Methodist Church - Insulation $19,500
8. Rrst Methodist Church — 9&lar PV $18,000
9. CarCo Public Library District — Carbondale Spier PV $25,000
10. Mountain Rescue Aspen $75,000
11. Raring Fork Conservancy $15,000
12. 9&pris Elememtary/Mtn. Valley Dev. cervices $7,211
13. We -Cede $19,330
Total: $472,107
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1. ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONM BVTALSTUDIES(ACES) - LED UGH11NG
ACESisa non-profit environmental education organization. Their request proposes an L® lighting
retrofit for the Hallam Lake Visitor Center in Aspen. The retrofit is estimated to achieve an 11 %
reduction in the facility's total electrical load. ACES' programming will incorporate lessons
highlighting the retrofit project and expose the Center's 28,000 yearly visitors to the lighting
technologies in use. Motion sensors and day -lighting controls will maximize efficient use of the
proposed upgrades.
Annual Energy Savings 6,153 kWh Annual CO2e Savings: 12,060 lbs. (HCEcarbon factor of 1.96 Ib)
Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: $6,153 (10 yr project life, energy cost $.10/kVVh)
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: $0.24 (10 yr project life)
Total Project Cost: $19,636.13 Amount requested: $14,636.13 Approved Funding: $9,818.00
2. ASPEN 94 I NG COM PANY- UMBJGHTIN-ROOM CONTROLS
The Aspen &ling Company is a for -profit privately held corporation that owns and operates the
Limelight Hotel. Their request is to support an in -room energy management system (smart
thermostats, occupancy sensors, integrated controls) throughout the 126-room Limelight. The
project will allow room temperatures to be controlled in response to occupancy status, outdoor
temperatures, and other variables, in order to maximize system efficiency. Upgrades are estimated
to achieve a43%reduction in the facility's heating/cooling energy load.
Annual Energy Savings 27,344 kWh and 15,332 Therms (equivalent to 449,336 kWh)
Annual CO2e Savings: 199,071 lbs. (COA carbon factor.72 Ib and natural gas carbon factor 11.7 Ib)
Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: $306,133 (20 yr project life, energy cost of $.10/kWh and $.82/Therm)
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: $0.006 (20 yr project life)
Total Project Cost: $52,613.19 Amount requested: $52,613.19 Approved Funding: $10,000.00
3. CITYOFASPBV - ASPEN RBCFEAT1ON CENTER(ARC)
The Aspen Ibcreation Center is owned and operated by the City of Aspen. This request would
support the purchase and installation of 1,150 L® and 45 induction light bulbs in fixtures
throughout the facility. The upgrades are estimated to achieve a 59% reduction in the lighting
system's energy consumption.
Annual Energy Savings 145,269 kWh Annual CO2e Savings: 104,594 lbs. (COAcarbon factor .72 Ib)
Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: $145,269 (10 yr project life, $.10/kWh)
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: $0.034 (10 yr project life)
Total Project Cost: $103,594.90 Amount requested: $50,000 Approved Funding: $50,000.00
4. a TY OFASPEN - SOLAR THERM AL BU RU N GAM E PHASE I I A(i )
Burlingame Phase IIA(i) isa48-unit for -sale deed restricted affordable housing project of the City of
Aspen. The request would support the installation of solar hot water pre -heat systems for these
units. The project is expected to reduce natural gas consumption within this phase by 50%.
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Annual Energy Savings 4,698 Therms (equivalent to 275,314 kWh)
Annual 002e Savings: 54,967 lbs. (natural gas carbon factor of 11.7 lb)
Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: $77,047 (20 yr project life and $.82/Therm)
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: $0.027 (20 yr project life)
Total Project Cost: $300,000 Amount requested: $150,000 Approved Funding: $150,000
5. CITYOFASPBV- COZY POINT RANCH, LLC
Cozy Fbint Ranch, LLC is a private for -profit corporation, which holds a lease to operate the 168-acre
Cozy Fbint Ranch, an equestrian/agricultural/open space and recreation property owned by the City
of Aspen. The request would support the implementation of key recommendations from a 2011
commissioning report. The project indudes lighting upgrades in the indoor riding arena and stables
- conversion of numerous400W and 150W Metal Halides and T-12 Ruorescentsto L® and T-8
fixtures, along with the addition of daylighting sensors and system controls. Iepladng the indoor
riding arena's forced air heating system (currently controlled by a single manual thermostat) with
two -stage infra -red natural gas tube heaters controlled by a programmable thermostat is also
proposed. The energy and emissions reductions resulting from proposed heating upgrades are
estimated using the average potential savings defined in the commissioning report.
Annual Energy Savings: 55,318 kWh (lighting) and 1,649 Therms (heating- eq. 48,316 kWh)
Annual 002e Savings: 127,716 lbs. (HCEcarbon factor of 1.96 lbs., nat gas carbon factor of 11.7 lbs.)
Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: $82,362 (10 yr life lighting, 20 yr life heating, $.10/kWh & $.82/Therm)
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: $0.04 (15 yr combined average project life)
Total Project Cost: $134,580 Amount requested: $62,891 Approved Funding: $62,891
6. COLORADO ROCKY M OUNTAIN KHOOL(CRM S)
CRV1Sisan independent non-profit college preparatory school located in Carbondale. This request
would support the installation of an 8-panel solar hot water system on the school's North
Dormitory. The system will provide energy for 75% of the building's domestic hot water needs and
up to 50%of the heating needs. The project is expected to reduce 002 emissions by 81,088 lbs.
Annual Energy Savings 90,000,000 BTU's (eq. to 899 Therms, or 26,362 kWh)
Annual 002e Savings: 10,518 lbs. (natural gas carbon factor of 11.7 lbs.)
Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: $14,744 (20 yr project life and $.82/Therm)
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: $0.02 (20 yr project life)
Total Project Cost: $32,857 Amount requested: $10,357 Approved Funding: $10,357
7. RRSTM ETHODI ST CHURCH OFGLBVWOOD SPRINGS- INSULATION
The Rrst Methodist Church of Glenwood qorings is a religious institution. This request would
support the installation of rigid roof insulation on the church's sanctuary roof, in order to bring it up
to a code -standard R-49. The Church is currently investigating the structural capacity of their roof -
relative to the additional insulation (and the solar system proposed in #8 below). Design and cost
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estimating isvery preliminary at this time. Added insulation is estimated to reduce annual 002e
emissions by 8,190 lbs.
Annual Energy Savings 700 Therms (equivalent to 20,515 kWh)
Annual CO2e Savings: 8,190 lbs. (natural gas carbon factor of 11.7 lbs.)
Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: $11,480 (20 yr project life and $.82/Therm)
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: $0.047 (20 yr project life)
Total Project Cost: $39,000 Amount requested: $19,500 Approved Funding: $19,500
8. RIRSTM ETHODIST CHURCH OFGLBVWOOD SPRINGS- SOLARPV
The Rrst Methodist Church of Genwood qprings is a religious institution. This request would
support the installation of a 12kW solar photovoltaic system. The Church is currently investigating
the structural capacity of their roof - relative to a solar installation (and the added insulation
proposed in #7 above). Design and cost estimating isvery preliminary at this time.
Annual Energy Savings 17,623 kWh (a:surce: PV Watts)
Annual CO2e Savings: 34,364 lbs. (Genwood qprings Electric carbon factor of 1.95 lbs.)
Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: $35,246 (20 yr project life and $.10/kWh)
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: $0.05 (20 yr project life)
Total Project Cost: $36,000 Amount requested: $18,000 Approved Funding $18,000
9. GARR BD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (GCPLD) - 30KW PV SYSTBVI
The GCPLD is a special district operating six library branch locations across Garfield County. Their
request is to support the design, purchase and installation of a 30kW photovoltaic system on the
solar -ready roof of the new Carbondale Branch Library. The project is conceived in partnership with
Colorado Mountain College's (CMC's) Integrated Energy Department, and contemplates a cost -
sharing arrangement induding GCPLD, CMC, CORE, the Town of Carbondale and private donors. The
project will engage CMCstudents in the system design and installation process. The Carbondale
Branch Library saw nearly 100,000 visitors in 2012. With energy modeling projecting a total demand
of 48kW to power the new building, a 30kW system would provide more than 60%of total annual
electrical use.
Annual Energy Savings 44,056 kWh (93urce: PVWatts)
Annual CO2e Savings: 77,098 lbs. (Xcel Energy carbon factor 1.75 lbs.)
Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: $88,112 (20 yr project life and $.10/kWh)
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: $0.028 (20 yr project life)
Total Project Cost: $125,000 Amount requested: $25,000 Approved Funding: $25,000
10. MOUNTAIN RE9CJEASPBV
Mountain Fescue Aspen isa non-profit volunteer organization providing backcountry search and
rescue and mountain safety education services. This request would support components of the new
$4.9m M RA Headquarters building in Aspen. qoedfically, funding is requested to install a 7.7 kW
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solar photovoltaic system, a 32 square foot solar hot water system (11,680,000 BTU/yr), a KalWall
(translucent daylightingwall assembly), LED lighting, and DDCHVACsystem controls. Approved
funding isto support the renewable energy generation systems only (i.e., solar Wand solar hot
water). The grant shall be conditioned upon M RA agreeing to install a BTU meter on the solar hot
water system. M RA shall also agree to install the DDCcontrols and LID lighting, although REM P
funding is not being awarded to support those project elements.
Annual Energy Savings Solar PV: 11,308 kWh/yr (Source: PV Watts), Solar Thermal: 11,680,000
BTU/yr (eq. to 117 Therms/yr or 3,421 kWh/yr)
Annual CO2e Savings: 23,532 lbs. for renewables only (HCEcarbon factor 1.96 lbs., nat gas carbon
factor of 11.7 lbs.)
Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: $24,535 (renewables only, 20 yr project life, $.10/kWh and
$.82/Therm)
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: $0.29 (renewables only, 20 yr project life)
Total Project Cost: $152,800 Amount requested: $152,800 Approved Funding $75,000
11. ROARING FORK OONS3RVANCY
The Roaring Fork Conservancy (RFC) is an independent non-profit organization with a mission to
inspire people to explore, value, and protect the Roaring Fork Watershed. This request is to support
indusion of an automated building energy management system in the Conservancy's future River
Center building. Funding requested is an estimate of 20%of the total HVACsystem cost, and is not
based on a specific design or cost proposal. Sjstem controls are an essential component for
achieving building efficiency goals, in combination with the high efficiency boilers and solar thermal
elements (both supported in prior years with Green Key &antstotaling a combined $60,000). The
grant shall be conditioned to require RFCto commission the building upon completion and to
conduct performance monitoring every two years in order to verify system performance over time.
Annual Energy Savings: TBD Annual CO2e Savings: TBD Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: TBD
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: TBD
Total Project Cost: $30,000 Amount requested: $30,000 Approved Funding: $15,000 (not to
exceed 50%of actual system cost)
12. SDPRISELBIIBVTARY/MOUNTAIN VALLEY DEV. SERVICES -SOLAR THERM ALGR®VHOUSE
Sopris Bementary S hool, located in Glenwood Springs and part of the Roaring Fork S hool District,
has partnered in this proposal with the non-profit Mountain Valley Developmental cervices, which
serves developmentally disabled children and adults. Their proposal isto install a 5-panel evacuated
tube solar thermal array already owned (and in storage) by the school. The school expects to reduce
the greenhouse's natural gas consumption by 20-25%(by reducing demand on existing natural gas
greenhouse heaters), which is estimated to reduce 0D2 emissions by up to 37,746 lbs. per year.
Annual Energy Savings: 3,500 Therms (equivalent to 25,000 kWh)
Annual CO2e Savings: 40,950 lbs. (natural gas carbon factor of 11.7 lbs.)
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Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: $57,400 (20 yr project life, $.82/Therm)
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: $0.014 (20 yr project life)
Total Project Cost: $10,500 Amount requested: $7,211.55 Approved Funding: $7,211.45
13. WE -CYCLE- SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAI CS
We-Oyde is a non-profit organization that operates a bike -sharing program for the Oty of Aspen.
We-Oyde has installed 13 self-service bike sharing stations throughout the city, providing up to 100
bicydesfor public use. Their grant proposal would support the installation of photovoltaic solar
collectors on all 13 stations. With a 110 W system proposed at each station, the project
contemplates a total of 1.43 kW installed.
Energy Savings: 2,100 kWh Annual CO2e Savings: 1,512 lbs. (G Acarbon factor of .72 lb)
Lifecyde Utility Cost Savings: $4,200 (20 yr project life, $.10/ kWh)
Grant cost per kWh (or kWh equivalent) Saved: $0.46 (20 yr project life)
Total Project Cost: $19,330 (Ienewablesonly. Total Project: $599,744)
Amount requested: $19,330 Approved Funding: $19,330
II. Programs supported by CORE Board of Directors for funding from REM P:
1. Community Grants - $50,000: These grants support smaller projects (ranging from $1,000-
$10,000) throughout the year for community -based resource and energy saving projects in lieu
of the annual Green Key Grants, which typically fund larger projects.
2. Design Assistance Grants - $50,000: These funds support innovation and integrative energy
efficient design for new construction projects.
3. Lbw -to -Moderate Income Grant Program - $100,000: Thccc funds will be used to improve the
energy efficiency of homes owned by familieswhose incomes exceed the qualifications for the
state's weatherization program, but are below 400%of poverty level. Qualifying homeowners
will be eligible for a grant up to $2,500 for energy assessments, insulation, and high -efficiency
refrigerators, hot water heaters, furnaces and/or boilers.
4. Big Buildings Efficiency Challenge - $200,000: Public- and private -sector buildings, and multi-
family complexes will be targeted with this program to provide technical assistance and rebates
to upgrade the efficiency of these buildings. COREwill also work with the building industry to
provide incentives to conduct deep retrofits of buildings during remodeling.
III. Administrative and overhead expenses supported by CORE Board of Directors for funding from
REM P:
. Administrative and overhead expenses - $165,285: These funds are to support the
program delivery costs for Green Key Grants ($136,730), Community Grants ($17,115)
and Design Assistance Grants ($11,440).
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