Introduction to the GreenFaith Energy Services Program 1
• Interfaith environmental organization • Since 1992, provide educational services, advocacy, facility “greening” resources and financing. • Work in NJ and nationally; partnerships with 7 national denominations • Highly skilled staff; commitment to growth of religious and non ‐ profit institutions, cost savings, and environmental leadership. 2
Energy Use ‐ Problem & Challenge • Faith groups are significant energy users – 2 nd highest fixed cost, after personnel • Lack of energy management experience; energy not a priority • Substantial lost savings of 10 ‐ 30% annually • Community leadership, environmental impact 3
Your Trusted Energy Partner GreenFaith has 20 years of experience working with religious and non ‐ profit organizations on energy initiatives. When it comes to non ‐ profit and faith ‐ based facilities, we know about: • Financing • Efficiency and Conservation Priorities • Incentives and Rebates • Reliable Energy Professionals • Community Connections 4
GreenFaith ESP Team We are here to lighten your load! Our team will coach your organization through the process to identify the best energy and cost saving, and greening opportunities for your organization. Anne Rahikainen Jamaal Reavis Energy Services Program Director Energy Services Program Director 5
Three Ways to Empower Your Congregation By enrolling in the Energy Services Program, non ‐ profit and faith institutions participate in three powerful energy services through a well ‐ designed process. Shine Access a zero ‐ capital ‐ cost solar array for eligible sites • PPA agreement – pay 20% less for solar power relatively to current utility rates. Assess your lighting, heating and cooling systems; Conserve gain access to rebates covering 70% of the cost of upgrades. • Upgrading to more energy efficient systems lowers energy use by 10 ‐ 25%. Replace old failing systems. Renew Power up your facility with renewable, pollution free electricity at a competitive rate • Eliminate GHG emissions and save 7 ‐ 10% 6
Shine with On ‐ Site Solar Array Who is eligible? Sites with flat or south ‐ facing, unshaded roofs that • are 12 years old or younger and in good condition. Roofs should have space for a system of 20 kilowatts • ‐ 2500 ft 2 or larger. Standard terms Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Tabernacle NJ 60kW solar installation, dedicated June 2013 Zero ‐ cost installation • Price for the solar energy generated 20% below electricity supplied by your utility • during each year of the project life. Components sourced from the industry’s most respected suppliers, with the • developer covering all maintenance during project term. Standard agreement term of 20 years. At the end ‐ of ‐ term, the host site owns the • system at no cost. Terms may vary depending on conditions at each location. • 7
Conserve by Being Smart About Energy Who is eligible? • All non ‐ profit facilities that are customers of a major New Jersey gas or electric utility. What do participants receive? • Training to analyze energy efficiency in your facility with EPA Portfolio Manager software. • Education about energy saving behaviors and simple measures that require zero or minimal capital investment, lowering energy use by up to 10%. • Free, professional audits identifying opportunities to lower energy use by an additional 10 ‐ 20% by upgrading lighting, heating, and cooling equipment. • Turnkey installation of qualifying energy saving equipment with utility/state incentives that cover 70 ‐ 80% of the cost; financing for the remaining cost over a 12 ‐ 24 month period provided by a utility or third party organization. 8
Renew with Clean, Renewable Energy vs. DIRTY CLEAN New Jersey System Mix* Pollution free electricity Renew *from NJ Energy Maser Plan Who is eligible? • All NJ program participants that are electric customers of a major utility. What is available? • Electricity supplied from clean, renewable sources at prices competitive to utility rates; maintain service contracts with traditional utility partners. 9
Typical ESP Program Flow and Schedule The program has been designed so that the full program can be completed within 5 months by most participants. Program Steps Months 1 2 3 4 5 1 Sign up for ESP 2 Form 3 to 5 Person Energy Team 3 Site Visit: Program Kick ‐ off 4 Complete Internal Data Gathering Process 5 Webinar : EPA Portfolio Manager Training 6 Teams Input Building and Energy Data to Portfolio Manager 7 Telephone Consultation with ESP Program Director 8 Workshop : Energy Training 9 On ‐ Site Solar Viability Assessment, Design and Savings Estimate, Installation 10 Energy Audit , Retrofit Proposal, Installation of Energy Conservation Measures 11 Clean Energy Supply Quote 12 Monitor Energy Consumptions for 12 Months to Verify Savings and Celebrate ! 13 Schedule an Energy Weekend for Your Congregation Members 10
What you’ll receive • Sample Direct Install Scope of Work • Sample solar overview 11
Programs, Processes that Work • Savings verified at thousands of facilities • Highly experienced professionals • Reliable, well ‐ tested technology • GreenFaith’s process produces results – Accomplish a lot in a short time 12
How Does Your Congregation Benefit? � More saving means more programming! Channel savings into the heart of your work – delivering crucial services to community members in need of support ! � Be an environmental leader in your community, inspire and empower others! � Attract, engage new and younger members! � Create local economic opportunity through business growth and jobs! � Be a good steward of God’s creation! 13
How to Get Started? Enroll Today! GreenFaith is seeking up to 40 Diocese of Newark congregations which will form a 3 ‐ 5 person Energy Team to carry out the program during 2014. The cost of the program is $100. Congregations may choose to invest further funds to carry out retrofits of their facility. However, the program is designed to enable institutions to cut their energy use at least by 10% without any additional expenditure. Contact us for more information at energyservices@greenfaith.org or call 732 ‐ 565 ‐ 7740 ext.304. Learn more and enroll today at www.greenfaith.org 14
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