Waste Reduction Partners Energy & Sustainability Technical Assistance

1. Terry Albrecht, PE CEM State Director Waste Reduction PartnersEnergy & Sustainability Technical Assistance

2. Waste Reduction Partners At-A-Glance Services and Projects Clients Businesses Non-Profits Manufacturing Schools Agriculture Local Governments Energy Efficiency Assessments Grant Management & Mentoring Solid Waste Reduction Water Efficiency Greening Assessments Pollution Prevention Waste Reduction Partners conducts on-site assessments and provides consulting services to businesses and public institutions throughout North Carolina. A team of 68 engineers and scientists provide waste, water and energy reduction assessments and technical assistance to clients at no cost. The program focuses on pollution prevention, operating efficiency improvements and cost effectiveness. Confidential - Non-regulatory - No-cost services www.wastereductionpartners.org

3. WRP utilizes retired and volunteer engineers and scientists. WRP Statewide Volunteers Engaging the “Baby Boomer” community resource – 2 million in 2025 in North Carolina. Staff is highly respected by clients, “Speak the Business Language.” Over 2300 years of cumulative experience. Staffing able to “stay with” clients through project implementation. Promotes sustainable economy and healthy environment. WRP Land-of-Sky Regional Council - 40 Asheville, North Carolina WRP Triangle J Council of Governments - 24 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina www.wastereductionpartners.org

4. WRP 2010 -11 Accomplishments $10.3 Million- Value of Energy Projects Assisted 52- 74%- Energy Project Implementation Rate 65,811 MMbtu- Client Energy Reduction 292 Sites- Visited in 56 Counties www.wastereductionpartners.org

5. Energy Efficiency Assistance - WRP • Analyze Utility Bills • Conduct Walk-through Surveys • Target Energy Uses • Process / motor • HVAC • Lighting • Review Building Envelope • Seek Demand Reduction / EMS / Policies • Consider Benchmarking • Understand Financing Options • Written Reports with Cost / Benefit Analysis • Support Strategic Energy Planning Initiatives www.wastereductionpartners.org

6. Organizational Opportunity: 3-30% Potential Energy Savings for Facilities

7. What Does It Cost To Save Energy? Sustained Facility Energy Savings 5% 10% 15% 20%

8. 2010 Energy Efficiency Measure Implementation Study - WRP Waste Reduction Partners Client Study, n=25, 6/2010

9. WRP Services – 2012/2013 WRP Energy Audit Program for Rural Businesses • Reduced Cost Energy Assessments • $325 Small Business | $275 Farms • Product: • Energy Assessment report with preliminary cost/benefit analysis • Assessments can support USDA Energy Grant Applications • Your business may qualify • www.wastereductionpartners.org/usda-small-business

10. Small Business Case Study Helpmate, Inc. 2009 Energy Efficiency Assessment Non-profit, shelter 8750 sq. ft. $11,500 annual utility costs Focus no-cost and low-cost measures • “Our winter electric use was down 20%. • That’s really impressive and that’s just from being careful with the AC / Heating temperatures, lower hot water temperatures, and closing the chimney. • Thanks so much!” • Katherine Early • Helpmate, Inc. Outcome: • 12% reduction in energy costs • Pursued heat pump upgrade with utility rebates program www.wastereductionpartners.org

11. WRP Services – 2012/2013 Greening Assessments supporting NC GreenTravel • 45 “Greening Assessments” for Hospitality Sector Businesses. • Assessments to address energy, water, solid waste and operational practices with Cost Benefit Analysis. • Clients Benefiting: Old Edwards Inn, Highland Lake Inn, 9th Street Bakery, Sunny Point Café, Richmond Hill Inn, Market Place Restaurant, Grandfather Mountain, Mountainaire Inn, Joe’s Italian • www.NC GreenTravel.org - State Recognition Program

12. Example: Assessment with Old Edwards Inn, Highlands, NC • Partnership with Highlands Biological Stations and DELTA Internship Program • Performed energy assessment • LED lighting retrofit • Chiller heat recovery • $62.5K savings, > 1.0 payback • First NC Green Travel recognized - Lodging • Led to Strategic Energy and Resource Efficiency Plan • Continuing recycling assistance

13. WRP Partnership – FY2012/13 NCDAQ - GHG Mitigation – Voluntary Energy Assessments • Contractor for NC Division of Air Quality • USEPA Funded project • Energy Efficiency Assessments with GHG analysis in commercial/industrial sector • Other Technical Assistance Provider • NCSU Industrial Assessment Center • http://daq.state.nc.us/monitor/ - EPA GHG Grant

14. WRP Services 2012 Energy Assessmentsand Mentoring – Public Sectors • One-day On-site Assessment • Energy Survey Report with Preliminary Cost-Benefit Analysis. • Supports Strategic Energy Planning • Resources to engage finance options • Utility Rebates • Grant Opportunities • Lease Arrangements – Solar Purchase Agreements • Performance Contracting • State Energy Office Supported

15. Project Example: Madison CountyState Energy Office EECBG – Recovery Funds • EECBG funds supported - retrofitting and replacing inefficient lighting, heating systems and building envelope components • Funding Source: NC State Energy Office – Recovery Funds • Project: Project was a Multi-governmental Partnership between Madison County, Town of Marshall and Town of Mars Hill • Project was developed and Scoped by Land-of-Sky Regional Council and Waste Reduction Partners • WRP Team provided energy initial energy report, Strategic Energy Plan, staff training, proposal assistance and final energy savings report • EECBG grant $144,718.00 • Outcome: Energy Savings estimated greater than $25,000

16. Marshall New Furnaces Madison CountyState Energy Office EECBG – Recovery Funds Mars Hill 478 NewRixtures Madison County 1289 New Fixtures

17. Hendersonville Main StreetARRA Recovery Funds • Main Street funds corrected major deficiencies in 4 businesses and retrofitting streetlights • Funding Source: NC State Energy Office – Recovery Funds • Project: Downtown Hendersonville Inc. grant recipient – Administration staff provided by Hendersonville • Project was developed by Downtown Hendersonville Inc. and Waste Reduction Partners • WRP Team provided energy initial energy report, proposal assistance and final energy savings report • Total Project 127,018; State Energy Office $63,409 • Outcome: Energy Savings estimated greater than $7300

18. HendersonvilleState Energy Office Main Street – Recovery Funds No more chocolates melting in the window No more antique heating equipment

19. Reading, Riding and Retrofit • EPA Climate Showcase Grant – GHG focus • Buncombe Co. Schools, Asheville City School, 3 Charter Schools • $310K in subcontracts for facility upgrades – classroom and gym lighting, insulation, instant hot water heaters, demand controls, PV solar project • Green Team Development & micro grants (20) • RRR - Spring board for NC Green Schools initiative

20. WRP Contacts WRP - Land-of-Sky Regional Council 339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140Asheville, NC 28806 828-251-6622 wrp@landofsky.org Terry Albrecht, WRP Director WRP - Triangle J Council of Governments PO Box 12276 Research Triangle Park, NC 27703 919-558-2702 wrp@tjcog.org Conrad Meyer, Technical Manager Syd Jeffrey, Program Administrator www. wastereductionpartners.org