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Energy Projects & Conservation David St. Jean Director of Energy david.stjean1@maryland.gov 410-767-4472 Mission To substantially reduce energy consumption in State government and increase energy efficiency. Energy Innovation

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Energy Projects & Conservation

David St. Jean

Director of Energy david.stjean1@maryland.gov 410-767-4472

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Mission

To substantially reduce energy consumption in State government and increase energy efficiency.

Energy Innovation Transforming Maryland

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DGS Energy Office

Three primary functions:

1. Energy Performance Contracting

  • 26 current projects valued at $263 million
  • $24 million in annual avoided costs

2. Energy Commodities Purchasing

  • Reverse auction and block and index strategies purchasing over $200

million annually, and saving the state tens of millions of $ annually. 3. Energy Use Tracking through a Statewide Utility Bill Database

  • Monthly reporting of hundreds of State accounts for electricity, NG,

bottled gas, fuel oil and water

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Energy Performance Contracting

What is an Energy Performance Contract (EPC)? A construction project in which the cost of the project is paid for over time through guaranteed annual energy and

  • perational savings.
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Energy Performance Contracting

Who is involved in an EPC?

  • State Agency (Client)
  • DGS Office of Energy Performance & Conservation
  • Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
  • Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW)
  • State Treasurer’s Office (STO)
  • Banking industry to finance Loan Lease
  • Energy Service Company (ESCO)
  • Construction (Large and Small Businesses)
  • Lighting, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, insulation, etc.
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Energy Performance Contracting

EPC: Typical Energy Conservation Measures

  • 13 YEARS OF MAINTENANCE
  • Interior & Exterior Lighting
  • Lighting Controls
  • Building Automation System
  • Plug Load Management
  • Water Conservation Measures
  • Building Envelope Upgrades
  • Innovative Technologies
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment

replacement or upgrade

  • Renewable Alternatives (i.e., PV, Solar Thermal,

Biomass)

  • Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning
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Energy Performance Contracting

Upcoming Project: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Cumberland Facility

Stephanie D. Bridgeforth Senior Account Executive Cell: (410) 980-0433 Office: (703) 846-9700

  • Water Conservation
  • HVAC Controls
  • HVAC Improvements
  • Kitchen Improvements

List of Energy Conservation Measures:

  • Indoor Lighting Improvements & Inverters
  • Outdoor Lighting Improvements

2750 Prosperity Avenue Suite 130 Fairfax, VA 22031 Contact: NORESCO

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Energy Purchasing Strategies

The Energy Office purchases over $200 million annually of electricity and natural gas for 58 State of Maryland agencies and the University System of Maryland through two procurement methods:

  • Reverse Auction
  • Block and Index
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Energy Purchasing Strategies

Block & Index (Hedging) Activity

  • Energy Risk Management
  • Wholesale Energy Portfolio Management

Reverse Auction Strategy

  • Provide internet based real time reverse auction and

consulting services

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Energy Database

Statewide Utility Bill Tracking Database

  • Contract for maintenance, upgrades and improvements to the database.
  • Thousands of individual accounts. Over 120 accounts payable offices. Public

facing portal: https://web.energycap.com/default.aspx?token=674CB64E4E1D9FD6C82C290 8AB62E39B505EB8676C20DD7F0B

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Questions & Answers

Thank you!