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Energy Management Services (EMS) Chapter 25A

Renewable Energy @ Closed Landfills Eileen McHugh Municipal Energy Programs Coordinator July 26, 2012. Energy Management Services (EMS) Chapter 25A. Performance Contract. Pay for results. Requires the contractor to provide a performance-based guarantee. EMS.

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Energy Management Services (EMS) Chapter 25A

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  1. Renewable Energy @Closed LandfillsEileen McHughMunicipal Energy Programs CoordinatorJuly 26, 2012

  2. Energy Management Services (EMS) Chapter 25A

  3. Performance Contract Pay for results Requires the contractor to provide a performance-based guarantee

  4. EMS • Applies to the procurement of a program of services that includes energy audits, energy conservation measures, and energy conservation projects. • Energy conservation projects includes on-site electrical generation equipment using new renewable generating sources

  5. EMS • Applies to any development scenario • Solar • Wind • Third-party ownership • Ground mount or roof top

  6. Procurement Process Chapter 25A §11C §11I • RFP • Qualifications • Full Scope • Pricing • RFQ • Firm and Staff Qualifications • Subsequent Discovery • Details • Process and Pricing

  7. EMS • One-competitive solicitation process • Design/Engineering • Construction • Commissioning • Training • Operations and Maintenance • Measurement and Verification

  8. Procurement Process • General Requirements • DCAM Certification and Update Statement • 100% Payment and Performance Bond • Prevailing Wage • Guarantee of Onsite Generation • Competitive Pricing • Maximum 20 Year Term • DOER Filing /Reporting Requirements

  9. Procurement Process • Filing Requirements • File with DOER at least one week before intended publish date • Publish in the Central Register • Make solicitation documents available • Evaluate proposals, select contractor, negotiate contract • File executed contract with DOER • File annual performance report with DOER

  10. Assemble Project Team • Financial • Operational/Technical • Administration • Legal • Procurement

  11. Developing the RFP/RFQ • Contact DOER • Mandatory Requirements • Use DOER Model Documents • File according to requirements

  12. EMS Contract Components • Cost • Guaranteed onsite generation • Lease of site • Power purchase/net metering/credit

  13. Cost • Guaranteed Annual Electric Output kWh/year • Annual System Degradation Factor% per year • Electricity price $ per kWh • Electric Price Increase Factor % per year

  14. Cost • Local Distribution Company (LDC) rate • Maximum Electricity Price (% of LDC Retail Rate) • Performance Bond Amount (100% of project cost) • Decommissioning Assurance Amount (if applicable)

  15. Design & Construction • Implementation schedule • Define obligation and responsibilities • Progress Meetings • Communicate project progress to stakeholders

  16. Project Acceptance • Owner/host acknowledges the equipment as fully installed, inspected, and in good working condition. • Owner does not accept

  17. Measurement and Verification An M&V plan is central to proper determination of onsite generation and the basis for verification. The M&V plan must comply with the Federal Energy Management Program Guidelines.

  18. DOER • Web site access to information • Guidance and model documents • RFP/RFQ review before publication • Contract review for adherence to 25A • Performance report requirements

  19. Contact Information Eileen McHugh eileen.mchugh@state.ma.us (617) 626-7305 “Energy Management Services”

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