SmartWatt is Now Centrica Business Solutions Presentation To: ISDOC - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Date: July 23, 2020 Presentation To: ISDOC

SmartWatt is Now Centrica Business Solutions

Centrica Business Solutions

Introductions

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Kathy Krasenics

Account Executive c: (310) 460.9753 c: kkrasenics@centrica.com

Centrica Business Solutions

RISKS & BUDGET IMPACTS FACED BY MANY SPECIAL DISTRICTS

• Increasing utility costs - California’s electricity prices rose 9.4% between

February 2019 and February 2020.

• Water districts - Financial impacts from PFAS and possible concerns of future

droughts.

• Increasing pressure from the state and communities to be more sustainable and

reach carbon neutrality.

• Grid reliability – (Fire Season / PSPS) - California has led the nation in power
• utages for 9 years.
• Pumps and other critical infrastructure can be shut down.
• Diesel pumps are frowned upon by SCAQMD.
• Unknown future impacts from the Covid-19 Crisis.

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*Centrica distributed energy analysis 2016 **Navigant Research

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QUESTIONS ARISE

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• What happens if state clean water mandates aren’t met? Can districts be

sued?

• If sustainability mandates aren’t met, will funding be taken away or

penalties assessed?

• If rate payers can’t pay due to Covid, how much of an impact will that have
• n your agency?
• Is there a cost to waiting to implement fire safety, PSPS mitigation & fix

aging infrastructure?

• If you could upgrade your infrastructure in a budget neutral manner, would

that be attractive to your Board?

• How difficult is your internal process to complete projects?
• Are there other ways to implement projects that free up capital?... YES

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What are other Special Districts doing?

Rim of the World Park and Rec District

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Aggregate Net Meter Program for one site to Power additional locations

• Positive cash-flow into

Reserves.

Jurupa Area Rec and Park District Irvine Ranch Water District

Reduced electricity costs Using utility rebate program Addressed skyrocketing Utility costs With solar, lighting and Networkable thermostats

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Centrica Provides a Unique Solution to budget challenges

Free Up Capital Dollars

Understand your business and objectives. Utilize Energy projects to use money currently being sent to your utility to achieve your goals.

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Address Aging infrastructure & Go Green

Identify options to help improve your existing energy systems and meet your agency objectives. Map your sites and analyze the performance, efficiency and resilience of your existing energy systems

Mitigate Risk through an Easy Process

We’ll partner with you to implement the solution you need. CA Government Code 4217 allows you to work with us on energy and water efficiency projects as long as they are cash flow neutral or positive.

Centrica Business Solutions

7

200+

Years in business

Global 500

Energy & Service Company

Who We Are

Global Footprint, Local Teams and Accountability Bankable resources - Centrica Business Solutions is the

• nly Non-Bank to be a Financial Ally of the US

Department of Energy Better Buildings Alliance Addressing your critical infrastructure needs for efficiency, renewable technology and resiliency.

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Managing the energy equation

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WHOLESALE POWER & GAS GAS SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY STRATEGIC ENERGY MANAGEMENT MONETIZATION DEMAND RESPONSE & LOAD MANAGEMENT

SUPPLY MANAGEMENT REVENUE GENERATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT END-TO-END ENERGY SOLUTIONS

ENERGY INSIGHTS ENERGY EFFICIENCY RUDOX POWER GENERATION SOLAR & STORAGE COMBINED HEAT & POWER

Centrica Business Solutions

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The Beauty of Energy Projects as Financial Solutions

• No other capital projects pay for themselves
• No other capital projects generate positive cash flow.

2 4 6 8 10 12 Before Contract During Contract After Contract

Utility Expenses Positive CASH Utility Expenses Project Cost Utility Expenses Positive CASH

• Pay with savings structure
• No upfront capital
• Immediate, positive operating income
• Measured & verified saving

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A Custom Solution by Experienced Professionals

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Our local team can provide the right solutions for your Agency. We have extensive experience professionally developing, designing, and delivering energy projects for state agencies, municipalities, schools, universities, and hospitals. Our

• ptimized solutions maximize value along every dimension through: Guarantee Performance, Financial Return and Human

Impact.

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Thank you Kathy Krasenics Account Executive c: (310) 460.9753 e: kkrasenics@centrica.com

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ADDITIONAL SLIDES

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Our end-to- end solutions for Water Districts

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Save on energy costs, reduce CO2 and make your agency more resilient by generating your own electricity and heat on-site in a single, efficient process Energy Efficiency Save energy over the long-term and improve your operational efficiency. Audit your facility, get detailed information of your energy usage and use the intelligence to identify an actionable energy efficiency plan. Lighting, BMS, Behavioral Modification Solar and Storage Reduce reliance on the grid and save money with renewable energy sources such as solar power

• generation. Store energy in

low demand periods, use it during high cost peaks and sell it back to the grid to benefit from supply side incentives Pumps, Chillers, Lighting, BMS, transformers and more Upgrade aging infrastructure within a cash- flow neutral or positive project.

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Centrica Business Solutions is the only Non-Bank to be a Financial Ally of the US Department of Energy Better Buildings Alliance (companies that have committed to funding energy efficiency projects)

Finance

We will work with you to provide financing

• ptions from standard financing options, to

complex transactions customized to your agency to suit your business needs.

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Multiple Funding Solutions

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• Energy Performance Contracting
• Positive cash flow for the term of the project
• No out-of-pocket expenses
• Does not affect tax base or debt limit
• Eliminates the hassles/delays associated with a low-

bid procurement process

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• Power Purchase Agreement
• Immediate savings
• No upfront investment
• No solar PV ownership responsibilities
• Two options:
• Behind-the-Meter PPA: Pay for

the electricity generated by the system at a discounted kWh price for the term of the contract

• Front-of-the-Meter PPA: Allows

companies to monetize unused

• space. Centrica Business

Solutions installs a solar system

• n-site and pays a lease payment

for the use of the property.

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Multiple Funding Solutions

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• Utility Services Agreement (USA)

Transform your energy infrastructure with no capital outlay.

• Our USA provides immediate economic

and environmental benefits from a bespoke energy saving project with substantial risk transfer.

• Centrica Business Solutions

accomplishes this result by funding 100% of project CAPEX.

• We can also include all project services

(OPEX costs) such as fuel supply and O&M contracts to ensure top-tier, stable, long-term asset performance.

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