Challenge 100 MW of renewable energy in federally subsidized
housing by 2020 Overcome the split incentive Streamline financing
and installation process
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Solution Comprehensive HUD database Streamlined process Easy
decisions for owner Hassle- and worry-free financing Encourages
participation Improves transparency Establishes trust and
relationships Building Assessment Energy Audit One stop shop Clean
energy alternatives Incentives Financing
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Six-Step Action Plan Eligibility Criteria Energy Audit Optimum
Solutions Financing Follow- up Education, Awareness &
Outreach
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Six-Step Action Plan, continued 2 Creation of a comprehensive
database for HUD Multifamily family housing with 40 80 units
Eligibility Criteria Privately Owned Existing multifamily units HUD
subsidized Projects not refinancing 40-80 units >30 years old
Not PHAs (public housing agency)
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Six-Step Action Plan, continued 3 Multifamily Inventory of
units for the elderly and Persons with Disabilities, CA 2014
Eligibility Criteria Privately Owned Existing multifamily units HUD
subsidized Projects not refinancing 40-80 units >30 years old
Not PHAs (public housing agency)
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Six-Step Action Plan, continued 4 Goal: Hassle-free decision
making Analyze data for owner Offer design alternatives Based on
Price Based on payback Based on project length
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Six-Step Action Plan, continued 5 Zip code Climate data
Available rooftop sq. ft. (for solar panels) Available grounds sq.
ft. (for ground source heat pumps) Total # of units Unit Sizes
Total # occupants
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Six-Step Action Plan, continued 6 Natural Gas Usage data
Electric Usage data Water Utility Usage data Party responsible for
utility bill: Living Unit Space heat Tenant Owner Hot Water Tenant
Owner Electricity Tenant Owner Cooking Gas Tenant Owner * Assumed
owner pays for common area utilities
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Six-Step Action Plan, continued 7 Primary heating fuel Natural
gas Electric Other Type of Heating System Central boiler Individual
forced air Individual electric Type of Air Conditioning Central A/C
Window Units (#:___) None
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Six-Step Action Plan, continued 8 Energy efficiency rating* of:
Refrigerator/freezer:__ Dishwasher:__ Oven:__ Microwave:__ Interior
lights:__ *As listed when new Age of: Refrigerator/freezer:__
Dishwasher:__ Oven:__ Microwave:__ Interior lights:__
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Six-Step Action Plan, continued 9 Hire certified weatherization
auditor Check for leaks and thermal bridges Walls Attic Basement
Doors Windows
Optimum Solutions, continued 2 Solar energy Ground source heat
pump Weatherization Additional renewable energy? Future
solution?
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Optimum Solutions, continued 3 On Bill Repayment (OBR) +
Incentives + Policies Provides upfront costs Flexibility Public vs.
Private Loan vs. tariff Win win situation for all
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Optimum Solutions, continued 4 Avoid bill neutrality
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Six-Step Action Plan, continued 10 Compare utility bills pre-
and post- clean energy project installation Verify that money is
being saved so bills can be paid Provision of reserve funding for
projects not realizing expected savings
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Six-Step Action Plan, continued 11 Partner with local building
owner and manager associations Form local advisory committees Free
on-site assessments Multiple pathways for participation Owners use
HUD website HUD contacts owners Multiple pathways for execution
Prescriptive rebates vs. performance-based incentives Variable
program intensity Fast-tracking smaller projects
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Hypothetical Case study Project Details: Location: Fresno, Ca
Units:61 Area(rooftop): 15,000 sq. ft. AmountTimeline $5000
(min)3yrs 100,000 (max)6yrs Hypothetical Case study Project
InformationMultifamily housing Project cost$80,000
Rebates/Incentives amount$27,000 Financeable amount$53,000
Estimated Energy Production15kW Estimated Monthly Electricity Cost
Savings $740 Monthly debt repayment$737 Months to Fully repay
loan72 (6 years) Source:
http://www.solarenergy.org/solar-calculatorhttp://www.solarenergy.org/solar-calculator
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Hypothetical Case study, continued 2 Potential renewable energy
production 15kW/61 units 6 MW for California alone
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Conclusion One-stop shop Six-step process Customizable projects
Simplified decisions Savings for all parties