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AGENDA ITEM # 2.

CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM


FROM: THROUGH: DATE: ITEM: Anne Small, Director of General Services (Ext. 249) Deb Hinsvark, City Manager (Ext. 240) March 4, 2014 Information about solar purchasing opportunities and other energy savings mechanisms being considered. Council may direct the City Manager to take immediate action regarding one opportunity or another. Additionally, staff recommends the development of an energy purchase and usage policy to guide future energy saving opportunity decisions. ___ X

NEXT STEP:

DIRECTION INFORMATION

I.

REQUEST OR ISSUE:

Council asked for more information regarding two proposals received from Clean Energy Collective (CEC) which involve the purchase of solar panels. In addition to these two proposals, council requested information on other energy savings efforts in which City staff is involved. II. RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Staff recommends the development and implementation of a City energy purchase and usage policy. III. FISCAL IMPACTS: Proposed Expenditures: Varies Funding Source: Varies

IV.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 1) In November 2013, the City requested, from Clean Energy Collective, proposals for replacing the energy usage at Centennial Hall and at the Community Center. Those proposals are attached. Both proposals enable the City to make its purchase net of a 30% discount and a presale discount. The Community Center investment would be less than half the cost of Centennial Hall because solar panels already offset some of the cost of electricity at the Community Center. With each, the initial investment is paid for by offset energy costs within 18 years with a conservative assumption of an average credit increase of 3% per year after year 9. As noted in the February 11 Council meeting, the amount of credit per watt that has been agreed upon by YVEA is only certain for 20 years. At that point, the credit would be renegotiated and could be less attractive than the first 20 years. However, the initial investment should be completely returned by that time, so any credit would be a positive. 2) In addition to this possible partnership with CEC, the City is also in preliminary conversations regarding a solar garden on property at the Citys wastewater treatment campus. At this time, there is nothing definite to report on that initiative. We have only recently entered into talks with CEC and have not yet discussed it with YVEA. 3) Our Facilities department has been working to incorporate ideas generated in the McKinstry report into City projects. A report is attached that identifies those projects that have been completed, those that are in this years budget and those identified for future budgets. Most of the low pay-back items have been accomplished by in-house staff and through Phase I of the performance contract. Because the future projects have not yet been engineered, project costs, potential savings and return on investment are only estimates or are unknown. Facilities staff continues to follow best practices when repairing or replacing energy related infrastructure. As technology evolves, energy saving opportunities are more readily identifiable and can be incorporated into the annual budget process. 4) The City received Federal Transit Administration funding through a grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation to conduct an analysis and feasibility study of alternate clean fuel systems and options for the Citys transit vehicles. The Glenwood Springs consulting firm, SGM, Inc. has not yet finalized their report; however, their findings indicate that there is not one clear alternate fuel solution for the Citys operations. SGM provides several recommendations including the continuation of acquiring grant funding for hybrid bus purchases.

5) Without a defined, strategic energy purchase and usage policy, the City is unable to maximize the return on our investments. An energy purchase and usage policy will develop goals related to how we purchase energy, developing energy efficiencies, establishing revolving and project funds and identifying incentives. V. LEGAL ISSUES:

Unknown VI. CONFLICTS OR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

The majority of these efforts are in preliminary stages such that all possible conflicts are as yet, unknown. VII. SUMMARY AND ALTERNATIVES:

Staff is not asking for direction at this point. However, the Craig solar garden opportunity may not wait for our next budget cycle, and Council may want to direct the City Manager to take supplemental budget action regarding it. Staff recognizes the CEC offer is a better return for residential users, and it takes a few more years for a commercial return on investment. Also, the power generated by each panel is an estimate and the full savings might not be realized. Nevertheless, staff considers this purchase as an opportunity ZLWK no internal overhead costs to implement. Facilities will continue to use best energy efficiency practices for current energy improvements. Next steps include developing a City energy purchase and usage policy to establish goals and provide guidance in this critical area. Then, as future budgets are prepared and we receive more information about alternative energy solutions, staff will have an adopted policy to follow, an established funding mechanism and can effectively plan for these improvements. Staff will work to ensure the incorporation of alternative energy into the design of the potential new police station Attachments: CEC proposal for the Purchase of Solar Panels to offset electrical usage at Centennial Hall. CEC proposal for the purchase of solar panels to offset electrical usage at the Community Center. A list of City projects, each color-coded to identify those that are completed, those included in the 2014 budget and those planned to be funded in future budgets.

March 4, 2014 City of Steamboat Springs (Centennial Hall) 137 10th St Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Clean Energy Collective (CEC) is pleased to present The City of Steamboat Springs with the opportunity to own solar panels in the YVEA Community Solar Array. YVEAs Community Solar program reduces monthly electricity bills, protects against inflation and provides a positive financial payback, all with no changes to your facilities or additional operating costs. The renewable energy system proposed leverages available discounts and incentives for the lowest price, and we have provided an example of ongoing financial savings it generates to ensure the best payback.

System Size Panel Size (watts) 300 Panels 486 System Price Per Watt Gross Price 30% Discount From Federal Tax Credit Pre-Interconnection Discount Net Purchase Price $4.64 ($1.39) ($0.50) $2.75 Total $676,929 ($203,079) ($72,900) $400,950 Watts 145,800 Total Savings

Year 1 Electric Power Credits First Year Payback First 25 Years Electric Power Credits Total Savings Savings vs. Purchase Price 25 Year ROI 50 Years Electric Power Credits Total Savings Savings vs. Purchase Price $1,693,354 $1,693,354 $1,292,404 322% 17,206,891 19,510,864 26,539 $23,014 $23,014 5.7% $593,969 $593,969 $193,019 48%

* Assumes a 3% power credit escalation rate.

50 Year ROI CO2 Avoided (lbs) Car Travel Avoided (miles) Trees Planted

50 Year Environmental Benefits

401 Tree Farm Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 // phone 800.646.0323 // fax 970.692.2592 // easycleanenergy.com
The information contained in this proposal has been prepared in good faith. All figures herein are only estimates of future costs, production and savings. Actual performance will vary. Clean Energy Collective bears no responsibility for variations between its projections and the actual realized performance. This proposal should not be considered as investment or tax advice, nor is it the offering of a financial instrument or security. Consult your accountant about any possible tax implications related to this proposal. Projected Power Credit savings estimates assume 5.0% annual electricity price inflation.

ESTIMATED POWER PRODUCTION AND SAVINGS Power Credit Escalator 3.00% Number of Panels Starting Power Credit Rate $0.10000 Watts Purchase Price 50-Year Payback Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Yrs 1-25 Yrs 26-50 Total Annual kWh 230,144 227,831 225,517 223,203 220,890 218,576 216,263 213,949 211,635 209,322 207,008 204,695 202,381 200,068 197,754 195,440 193,127 190,813 188,500 186,186 186,186 186,186 186,186 186,186 186,186 5,094,231 4,627,176 9,721,407 Credit Rate $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10152 $0.10457 $0.10771 $0.11094 $0.11427 $0.11769 $0.12123 $0.12486 $0.12861 $0.13247 $0.13644 $0.14053 $0.14475 $0.14909 $0.15356 $0.15817 Est. Power Credits $23,014 $22,783 $22,552 $22,320 $22,089 $21,858 $21,626 $21,395 $21,164 $21,251 $21,647 $22,047 $22,452 $22,861 $23,275 $23,692 $24,114 $24,540 $24,970 $25,403 $26,165 $26,950 $27,759 $28,592 $29,449 $593,969 $1,099,385 $1,693,354 O&M Expense $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Est. Savings $23,014 $22,783 $22,552 $22,320 $22,089 $21,858 $21,626 $21,395 $21,164 $21,251 $21,647 $22,047 $22,452 $22,861 $23,275 $23,692 $24,114 $24,540 $24,970 $25,403 $26,165 $26,950 $27,759 $28,592 $29,449 $593,969 $1,099,385 $1,693,354

486 145,800 $400,950 422% Cumulative Savings $23,014 $45,797 $68,349 $90,670 $112,758 $134,616 $156,242 $177,637 $198,801 $220,052 $241,699 $263,746 $286,198 $309,059 $332,334 $356,026 $380,140 $404,680 $429,650 $455,053 $481,219 $508,169 $535,928 $564,520 $593,969 $593,969 $1,693,354

401 Tree Farm Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 // phone 800.646.0323 // fax 970.692.2592 // easycleanenergy.com
The information contained in this proposal has been prepared in good faith. All figures herein are only estimates of future costs, production and savings. Actual performance will vary. Clean Energy Collective bears no responsibility for variations between its projections and the actual realized performance. This proposal should not be considered as investment or tax advice, nor is it the offering of a financial instrument or security. Consult your accountant about any possible tax implications related to this proposal. Projected Power Credit savings estimates assume 5.0% annual electricity price inflation.

How the YVEA Community Solar Program Works Yampa Valley Electric Association (YVEA) customers now have the opportunity to purchase solar panels located in the community-owned solar array that Clean Energy Collective is currently building south of Craig, Colorado. This solar array is available to both residential and commercial customers and will be online in 2014. Monthly Power Credits Each month, YVEA will calculate the amount of kWhs attributable to each customer in the solar array. Once the kWhs attributable to each customer are determined, YVEA will apply a credit to the customers electric bill that is the product of the kWhs produced and the Power Credit Rate. To help offset the impact of rising energy prices over the life of the system, the Power Credit Rate shall be equal to the greater of $0.10 or the weighted average cost per kilowatt-hour of the Residential and Commercial classes for the prior calendar year, which is currently estimated at $0.07781. As energy prices rise and the cost of YVEAs electricity increases beyond $0.10/kWh, the Power Credit Rate will equal that higher average cost per kWh. For example, with 5% annual energy price inflation, the base rate paid will exceed $0.10/kWh in the sixth year, at which point the Power Credit will be increased to match that rate thereafter. Credits are applied to electric bills one month in arrears and used to directly offset the monthly electricity usage charges on the bill. YVEA will continue to bill all customers for the actual usage under prevailing tariff rates and will apply the solar Power Credits as a single line item entry on the electric bill. The Power Credits will offset usage charges, which will reduce the amount of the current months expense. Any excess credits will be rolled over and applied to future months billings. Federal Tax Credit The current federal tax code includes an available tax credit incentive for individuals and businesses who install a solar PV system on their property. This direct tax credit is unavailable to offsite community solar customers. CEC, however, is able to provide a 30% discount in the one-time system price by capturing the federal tax credit for the entire array. This discount is equal to the value of the federal investment tax credit for solar installations. As a result, all CEC customers, regardless of their tax status, can experience the full value of the tax incentive without having to file for anything on their tax returns. Contract Structure Your company will be purchasing a specific number of panels within CECs solar facility. Under the terms of the contract you will appoint CEC as your agent to sell the power produced and environmental attributes of your panels to YVEA. In return, you will receive the energy Power Credit on your YVEA electric bill each month. Taking direct ownership of the panels allows you to benefit from the estimated 50 year life of the solar facility and significantly increase the amount of savings your panels will generate. While the array is under construction, your company may reserve panels and secure your system should the array sell out prior to completion. Reservations can be secured by a fully refundable 10% deposit, with the full purchase price required at closing (upon activation of the array).

401 Tree Farm Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 // phone 800.646.0323 // fax 970.692.2592 // easycleanenergy.com
The information contained in this proposal has been prepared in good faith. All figures herein are only estimates of future costs, production and savings. Actual performance will vary. Clean Energy Collective bears no responsibility for variations between its projections and the actual realized performance. This proposal should not be considered as investment or tax advice, nor is it the offering of a financial instrument or security. Consult your accountant about any possible tax implications related to this proposal. Projected Power Credit savings estimates assume 5.0% annual electricity price inflation.

Financing CEC has financing partners available to provide loans for the purchase of interest in the solar arrays. Customer Purchase Restrictions Under YVEAs Community Solar Program, customers cannot generate solar power in excess of 120% of the electricity they consume each year. With your historical annual consumption info from YVEA, CEC can size a system that will be sized appropriately to offset up to 100% of your total electricity expense. Transfer and Sale Power Credits may be assigned to any meter under your YVEA account, at any time. The reassignment capability allows you the opportunity to move the Power Credits from one location or account as your organizations needs change. You can sell your panels in the solar array at any time, to any other qualifying YVEA customer. Operations & Maintenance Program CEC is responsible for the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Yampa Valley Community Solar Array. Ongoing operations and maintenance includes active daily monitoring of production and weather information, as well as realtime visibility into actual production. Any unexpected degradation in production is flagged and investigated by CEC and our maintenance personnel. To ensure that maintenance is provided over the life of the array, CEC establishes a separate O&M Trust account, which holds all of the funds necessary to pay for maintenance, insurance, property taxes and land costs.

The manufacturers 25 year panel warranty covers expected annual production at or above 90% in the first 10 years, and 80% for the remaining 15 years. Panels not meeting the warrantied production levels will be replaced. The CEC O&M Trust program seeks to maximize production with proper monitoring, maintenance and timely repair.

401 Tree Farm Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 // phone 800.646.0323 // fax 970.692.2592 // easycleanenergy.com
The information contained in this proposal has been prepared in good faith. All figures herein are only estimates of future costs, production and savings. Actual performance will vary. Clean Energy Collective bears no responsibility for variations between its projections and the actual realized performance. This proposal should not be considered as investment or tax advice, nor is it the offering of a financial instrument or security. Consult your accountant about any possible tax implications related to this proposal. Projected Power Credit savings estimates assume 5.0% annual electricity price inflation.

CECs service and maintenance program is anchored by the creation of the O&M Trust and the funding that is placed in the account. The O&M Trust account is funded with an initial contribution by CEC and ongoing monthly contributions of 7.85% of the value of the electricity generated by the array (the stream of Power Credits). The Trust Account is established to ensure that the solar facility is able to operate for years to come, independent of CECs continued operations. x x x x x x x x x x The CEC O&M Program provides: A segregated Trust Account that holds all of the Operations and Maintenance funds, the contract with YVEA, the land lease and all of the manufacturers warranties. Real time monitoring of the arrays production. Real time monitoring of the weather and irradiation at the array. Baseline production monitoring against the expected production per year, not just the manufacturers warranties. If production falls by more than 2%, the array is inspected and faulty components are replaced or repaired. Annual inspections of the array by certified technicians. 25 year panel warranties from the manufacturer. 10 year successive inverter warranties from the manufacturer. 10 year installation warranty from the installation contractor. Immediate repair or replacement of faulty or defective parts. Insurance against all damages at full replacement value.

401 Tree Farm Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 // phone 800.646.0323 // fax 970.692.2592 // easycleanenergy.com
The information contained in this proposal has been prepared in good faith. All figures herein are only estimates of future costs, production and savings. Actual performance will vary. Clean Energy Collective bears no responsibility for variations between its projections and the actual realized performance. This proposal should not be considered as investment or tax advice, nor is it the offering of a financial instrument or security. Consult your accountant about any possible tax implications related to this proposal. Projected Power Credit savings estimates assume 5.0% annual electricity price inflation.

Get Started Today


1. Choose your system size: kW System Size:
Complete ALL of the following steps to reserve your system.

Price:

Deposit:

2. Send your Payment and Information Complete all of the information on this page and then send with your refundable deposit check payable to: CEC Deposit Trust Mail to: CEC, P.O. Box 1828, Boulder, CO 80306 Your deposit is fully refundable and secures your system in the array on a first-come, first-serve basis. 3. E-Sign your Agreements Once we receive your information and deposit, we will create your customer agreements. You will receive an e-mail with instructions for completing the agreements electronically via CECs secure website. 4. Customer Information for all agreements (print) ______________________________________________________________________________ Business or Organization ______________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name ______________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip County ______________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address (if different than physical address above) ______________________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone Number Secondary Phone Number ______________________________________________________________________________ YVEA Account Number YVEA Meter Number ______________________________________________________________________________ Customer Signature Date 5. Confirmation Your reservation is confirmed after receipt of your deposit. Your final payment is required to activate your panels once construction is complete. Thank you for joining Clean Energy Collective!

401 Tree Farm Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 // phone 800.646.0323 // fax 970.692.2592 // easycleanenergy.com
The information contained in this proposal has been prepared in good faith. All figures herein are only estimates of future costs, production and savings. Actual performance will vary. Clean Energy Collective bears no responsibility for variations between its projections and the actual realized performance. This proposal should not be considered as investment or tax advice, nor is it the offering of a financial instrument or security. Consult your accountant about any possible tax implications related to this proposal. Projected Power Credit savings estimates assume 5.0% annual electricity price inflation.

March 4, 2014 City of Steamboat Springs (Community Center) 137 10th St Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Clean Energy Collective (CEC) is pleased to present The City of Steamboat Springs with the opportunity to own solar panels in the YVEA Community Solar Array. YVEAs Community Solar program reduces monthly electricity bills, protects against inflation and provides a positive financial payback, all with no changes to your facilities or additional operating costs. The renewable energy system proposed leverages available discounts and incentives for the lowest price, and we have provided an example of ongoing financial savings it generates to ensure the best payback.

System Size Panel Size (watts) 300 Panels 228 System Price Per Watt Gross Price 30% Discount From Federal Tax Credit Pre-Interconnection Discount Net Purchase Price $4.64 ($1.39) ($0.50) $2.75 Total $317,572 ($95,271) ($34,200) $188,100 Watts 68,400 Total Savings

Year 1 Electric Power Credits First Year Payback First 25 Years* Electric Power Credits Total Savings Savings vs. Purchase Price 25 Year ROI 50 Years* Electric Power Credits Total Savings $794,413 $794,413 $606,313 322% 8,072,369 9,153,245 12,451 $10,797 $10,797 5.7% $278,652 $278,652 $90,552 48%

* Assumes a 3% power credit escalation rate.

Savings vs. Purchase Price 50 Year ROI CO2 Avoided (lbs) Car Travel Avoided (miles) Trees Planted

50 Year Environmental Benefits

401 Tree Farm Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 // phone 800.646.0323 // fax 970.692.2592 // easycleanenergy.com
The information contained in this proposal has been prepared in good faith. All figures herein are only estimates of future costs, production and savings. Actual performance will vary. Clean Energy Collective bears no responsibility for variations between its projections and the actual realized performance. This proposal should not be considered as investment or tax advice, nor is it the offering of a financial instrument or security. Consult your accountant about any possible tax implications related to this proposal. Projected Power Credit savings estimates assume 5.0% annual electricity price inflation.

ESTIMATED POWER PRODUCTION AND SAVINGS Power Credit Escalator 3.00% Number of Panels Starting Power Credit Rate $0.10000 Watts Purchase Price 50-Year Payback Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Yrs 1-25 Yrs 26-50 Total Annual kWh 107,969 106,883 105,798 104,713 103,627 102,542 101,457 100,371 99,286 98,200 97,115 96,030 94,944 93,859 92,773 91,688 90,603 89,517 88,432 87,347 87,347 87,347 87,347 87,347 87,347 2,389,886 2,170,774 4,560,660 Credit Rate $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10000 $0.10152 $0.10457 $0.10771 $0.11094 $0.11427 $0.11769 $0.12123 $0.12486 $0.12861 $0.13247 $0.13644 $0.14053 $0.14475 $0.14909 $0.15356 $0.15817 Est. Power Credits $10,797 $10,688 $10,580 $10,471 $10,363 $10,254 $10,146 $10,037 $9,929 $9,970 $10,155 $10,343 $10,533 $10,725 $10,919 $11,115 $11,313 $11,513 $11,714 $11,918 $12,275 $12,643 $13,023 $13,413 $13,816 $278,652 $515,761 $794,413 O&M Expense $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Est. Savings $10,797 $10,688 $10,580 $10,471 $10,363 $10,254 $10,146 $10,037 $9,929 $9,970 $10,155 $10,343 $10,533 $10,725 $10,919 $11,115 $11,313 $11,513 $11,714 $11,918 $12,275 $12,643 $13,023 $13,413 $13,816 $278,652 $515,761 $794,413

228 68,400 $188,100 422% Cumulative Savings $10,797 $21,485 $32,065 $42,536 $52,899 $63,153 $73,299 $83,336 $93,265 $103,234 $113,390 $123,733 $134,266 $144,991 $155,910 $167,024 $178,337 $189,850 $201,564 $213,482 $225,757 $238,400 $251,423 $264,836 $278,652 $278,652 $794,413

401 Tree Farm Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 // phone 800.646.0323 // fax 970.692.2592 // easycleanenergy.com
The information contained in this proposal has been prepared in good faith. All figures herein are only estimates of future costs, production and savings. Actual performance will vary. Clean Energy Collective bears no responsibility for variations between its projections and the actual realized performance. This proposal should not be considered as investment or tax advice, nor is it the offering of a financial instrument or security. Consult your accountant about any possible tax implications related to this proposal. Projected Power Credit savings estimates assume 5.0% annual electricity price inflation.

How the YVEA Community Solar Program Works Yampa Valley Electric Association (YVEA) customers now have the opportunity to purchase solar panels located in the community-owned solar array that Clean Energy Collective is currently building south of Craig, Colorado. This solar array is available to both residential and commercial customers and will be online in 2014. Monthly Power Credits Each month, YVEA will calculate the amount of kWhs attributable to each customer in the solar array. Once the kWhs attributable to each customer are determined, YVEA will apply a credit to the customers electric bill that is the product of the kWhs produced and the Power Credit Rate. To help offset the impact of rising energy prices over the life of the system, the Power Credit Rate shall be equal to the greater of $0.10 or the weighted average cost per kilowatt-hour of the Residential and Commercial classes for the prior calendar year, which is currently estimated at $0.07781. As energy prices rise and the cost of YVEAs electricity increases beyond $0.10/kWh, the Power Credit Rate will equal that higher average cost per kWh. For example, with 5% annual energy price inflation, the base rate paid will exceed $0.10/kWh in the sixth year, at which point the Power Credit will be increased to match that rate thereafter. Credits are applied to electric bills one month in arrears and used to directly offset the monthly electricity usage charges on the bill. YVEA will continue to bill all customers for the actual usage under prevailing tariff rates and will apply the solar Power Credits as a single line item entry on the electric bill. The Power Credits will offset usage charges, which will reduce the amount of the current months expense. Any excess credits will be rolled over and applied to future months billings. Federal Tax Credit The current federal tax code includes an available tax credit incentive for individuals and businesses who install a solar PV system on their property. This direct tax credit is unavailable to offsite community solar customers. CEC, however, is able to provide a 30% discount in the one-time system price by capturing the federal tax credit for the entire array. This discount is equal to the value of the federal investment tax credit for solar installations. As a result, all CEC customers, regardless of their tax status, can experience the full value of the tax incentive without having to file for anything on their tax returns. Contract Structure Your company will be purchasing a specific number of panels within CECs solar facility. Under the terms of the contract you will appoint CEC as your agent to sell the power produced and environmental attributes of your panels to YVEA. In return, you will receive the energy Power Credit on your YVEA electric bill each month. Taking direct ownership of the panels allows you to benefit from the estimated 50 year life of the solar facility and significantly increase the amount of savings your panels will generate. While the array is under construction, your company may reserve panels and secure your system should the array sell out prior to completion. Reservations can be secured by a fully refundable 10% deposit, with the full purchase price required at closing (upon activation of the array).

401 Tree Farm Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 // phone 800.646.0323 // fax 970.692.2592 // easycleanenergy.com
The information contained in this proposal has been prepared in good faith. All figures herein are only estimates of future costs, production and savings. Actual performance will vary. Clean Energy Collective bears no responsibility for variations between its projections and the actual realized performance. This proposal should not be considered as investment or tax advice, nor is it the offering of a financial instrument or security. Consult your accountant about any possible tax implications related to this proposal. Projected Power Credit savings estimates assume 5.0% annual electricity price inflation.

Financing CEC has financing partners available to provide loans for the purchase of interest in the solar arrays. Customer Purchase Restrictions Under YVEAs Community Solar Program, customers cannot generate solar power in excess of 120% of the electricity they consume each year. With your historical annual consumption info from YVEA, CEC can size a system that will be sized appropriately to offset up to 100% of your total electricity expense. Transfer and Sale Power Credits may be assigned to any meter under your YVEA account, at any time. The reassignment capability allows you the opportunity to move the Power Credits from one location or account as your organizations needs change. You can sell your panels in the solar array at any time, to any other qualifying YVEA customer. Operations & Maintenance Program CEC is responsible for the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Yampa Valley Community Solar Array. Ongoing operations and maintenance includes active daily monitoring of production and weather information, as well as realtime visibility into actual production. Any unexpected degradation in production is flagged and investigated by CEC and our maintenance personnel. To ensure that maintenance is provided over the life of the array, CEC establishes a separate O&M Trust account, which holds all of the funds necessary to pay for maintenance, insurance, property taxes and land costs.

The manufacturers 25 year panel warranty covers expected annual production at or above 90% in the first 10 years, and 80% for the remaining 15 years. Panels not meeting the warrantied production levels will be replaced. The CEC O&M Trust program seeks to maximize production with proper monitoring, maintenance and timely repair.

401 Tree Farm Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 // phone 800.646.0323 // fax 970.692.2592 // easycleanenergy.com
The information contained in this proposal has been prepared in good faith. All figures herein are only estimates of future costs, production and savings. Actual performance will vary. Clean Energy Collective bears no responsibility for variations between its projections and the actual realized performance. This proposal should not be considered as investment or tax advice, nor is it the offering of a financial instrument or security. Consult your accountant about any possible tax implications related to this proposal. Projected Power Credit savings estimates assume 5.0% annual electricity price inflation.

CECs service and maintenance program is anchored by the creation of the O&M Trust and the funding that is placed in the account. The O&M Trust account is funded with an initial contribution by CEC and ongoing monthly contributions of 7.85% of the value of the electricity generated by the array (the stream of Power Credits). The Trust Account is established to ensure that the solar facility is able to operate for years to come, independent of CECs continued operations. The CEC O&M Program provides: A segregated Trust Account that holds all of the Operations and Maintenance funds, the contract with YVEA, the land lease and all of the manufacturers warranties. Real time monitoring of the arrays production. Real time monitoring of the weather and irradiation at the array. Baseline production monitoring against the expected production per year, not just the manufacturers warranties. If production falls by more than 2%, the array is inspected and faulty components are replaced or repaired. Annual inspections of the array by certified technicians. 25 year panel warranties from the manufacturer. 10 year successive inverter warranties from the manufacturer. 10 year installation warranty from the installation contractor. Immediate repair or replacement of faulty or defective parts. Insurance against all damages at full replacement value.

x x x x x x x x x x

401 Tree Farm Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 // phone 800.646.0323 // fax 970.692.2592 // easycleanenergy.com
The information contained in this proposal has been prepared in good faith. All figures herein are only estimates of future costs, production and savings. Actual performance will vary. Clean Energy Collective bears no responsibility for variations between its projections and the actual realized performance. This proposal should not be considered as investment or tax advice, nor is it the offering of a financial instrument or security. Consult your accountant about any possible tax implications related to this proposal. Projected Power Credit savings estimates assume 5.0% annual electricity price inflation.

Get Started Today


1. Choose your system size: kW System Size:
Complete ALL of the following steps to reserve your system.

Price:

Deposit:

2. Send your Payment and Information Complete all of the information on this page and then send with your refundable deposit check payable to: CEC Deposit Trust Mail to: CEC, P.O. Box 1828, Boulder, CO 80306 Your deposit is fully refundable and secures your system in the array on a first-come, first-serve basis. 3. E-Sign your Agreements Once we receive your information and deposit, we will create your customer agreements. You will receive an e-mail with instructions for completing the agreements electronically via CECs secure website. 4. Customer Information for all agreements (print) ______________________________________________________________________________ Business or Organization ______________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name ______________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip County ______________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address (if different than physical address above) ______________________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone Number Secondary Phone Number ______________________________________________________________________________ YVEA Account Number YVEA Meter Number ______________________________________________________________________________ Customer Signature Date 5. Confirmation Your reservation is confirmed after receipt of your deposit. Your final payment is required to activate your panels once construction is complete. Thank you for joining Clean Energy Collective!

401 Tree Farm Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 // phone 800.646.0323 // fax 970.692.2592 // easycleanenergy.com
The information contained in this proposal has been prepared in good faith. All figures herein are only estimates of future costs, production and savings. Actual performance will vary. Clean Energy Collective bears no responsibility for variations between its projections and the actual realized performance. This proposal should not be considered as investment or tax advice, nor is it the offering of a financial instrument or security. Consult your accountant about any possible tax implications related to this proposal. Projected Power Credit savings estimates assume 5.0% annual electricity price inflation.

Facility Energy Savings Projects Summary


Completed Projects Apporved Project for 2014 Future Projects not funded Building Airport Firefighting Building Green Blue Red Measure Interlock IR Heaters with Garage Doors Lighting Upgrades Destratification Fans HW/DHW Pipe Insulation Replace Non-condnensing Boiler Lighting Upgrades RTU Scheduling, Replace Thermostats HW/DHW Pipe Insulation Lighting Upgrades HVAC Scheduling, Relocate IT Condensing Unit, DDC Solar Domestic Hot Water Replace Non-condensening Boilers Lighting Upgrades Vending Misers Lighting Upgrades Install DDC System and VFD's on all Roof Top Units HW/DHW Pipe Insulation Solar Water Heating Boiler Replacement Lighting Upgrades Relocate Olympian Hall Temperature Sensors, DDC, HW OA Reset Lighting Upgrades Replace Flood lights in Olympian Hall with LED Payback Total Yearly Project Price in years Cost Savings $941 $181 * $123 $317 $515 $107 $573 $5,747 $1,184 $397 $168 $689 * $631 $2,655 $966 $156 $368 $782 $100 $3,413 $2,786 $2,430 $512 $5,046 $1,195 $341 $2,329 $102,499 $28,416 $5,406 $476 $13,267 $17,000 $341 $66,505 $18,555 $5,618 $34,508 $11,424 $400 3.6 15.4 * 4.2 15.9 2.3 3.2 4.1 17.8 24 13.6 2.8 19.3 * 0.5 25.1 19.2 36 93.7 14.6 4

Ambulance Barn

Animal Shelter

Centennial Hall

City Hall

Haymaker Maintenance

Howelsen Lodge

Building Howelsen Ice Arena

Measure

HVAC Improvements and Scheduling, DDC Chiller Head Pressure Control Chiller Waste Heat Recovery Power Factor Correction HW/DHW Pipe Insulation Lighting Upgrades Install Destratification Fans Connect Lockerroom Lights to DDC System Longthong Road Snowmelt Optimization Replace Non-condensening Boilers Mountain Fire Station Split System Scheduling, Replace Thermostat Reset Garage Temperature Set Point, Replace Thermstat Lighting Upgrades Public Safety Building Valve Replacement, HW OA Reset, HVAC Scheduling, DDC Reset Garage Temperature Set Point Lighting Upgrades Public Works Building HVAC Scheduling, OA Reduction, Thermostat Replacement Reset Garage Temperature Set Point Install Block Heater Controllers Lighting Upgrades Install Return Air Mixing Boxes Install Destratification Fans Inerlock Locker Room Lights with Motion Sensor Tennis Center RTU Scheduling Lighting Upgrades Install Destratification Fans Transit Center HVAC Scheduling, Replace Thermostats RTU 1 Replacement Reset Garage Temperature Set Point Lighting Upgrades Street Lighting Retrofit Street Lights to LED Retrofit Parking Lot lights to LED N/A LED Holiday Lights TBD 10kW Solar PV * Denotes projects compled following BMP's and without engineered cost savings calculated

Total Yearly Payback Project Price Cost Savings in years $23,158 $114,613 4.9 $7,512 $7,168 1 $3,217 $83,615 26 $3,743 $10,112 2.7 $3,270 $6,233 1.9 $8,649 $79,402 9.2 $20,000 * *

$158 $382 $99 $1,382 $370 $1,501 $325 $661 $3,106 $2,416

$853 $853 $2,427 $62,883 $256 $10,974 $4,608 $256 $10,155 $31,836

5.4 2.2 24.4 45.5 0.7 7.3 14.2 0.4 3.3 13.2

$132 $19,368 $603 $177 $1,040 $3,023

$32,388 $205,887 $1,195 $32,880 $256 $46,936

246 10.6 2 185.5 0.2 15.5

$1,726 $1,446

$236,631 $121,176

137.1 83.8

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