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State Loan Program Briefs 1994
4 Department of Energy Washington,DC 20585 ALASKA__HOusingAPR151994: RECEIVED April 8,1994 MEMORANDUM TO:Partners in Energy Conservation SUBJECT:State Loan Program Briefs Enclosed,please find a copy of the State Loan Program Briefs,compiled by U.S.Department of Energy (DOE),Institutional Conservation Programs (ICP). This information brief outlines State loan programs that are currently being implemented by 14 States within six of the DOE regions.These programs were established to help fund energy conservation projects,both for technical analysis studies and for capital improvements that involve the installation of energy conservation measures.We have also included an inventory of the outreach materials currently available in our office. For future updates,we seek additional information on other State loan programs that are designed to make funds available for conducting technical assistance analysis or the installation of retrofits in institutional buildings.If you have information on other.programs or wish to obtain copies of other outreach information,please contact my office at (202)586-8034.SeO-$OF wy,Programs DivisionOfficeofGrantsManagementEnergyEfficiencyandRenewable Energy Enclosure 04/04/94 INSTITUTIONAL CONSERVATION PROGRAMS Outreach Information Printed Materials The ICP Observer -Quarterly newsletter,for information dissemination and exchange,on program related topics.This is a mechanism designed foroutreachtotheICPcustomersandstakeholders. Institutional Manager's Guide to Energy Conservation -Highlights key elements"of the manager's role in effective energy conservation. Institutional Manager's Guide to Utility Conservation Programs -Profiles utility companies that provide utility rebates and a variety of other energy conservation incentives to their customers. Institutional Manager's Guide to Technical Assistance Audits -Provides guidance for persons conducting a technical analysis,and a report format torecordtheresults. ICP Success Stories -State Report Briefs,May 1993 -National sample ofsuccessfulICPprojects.Highlights thirty-seven projects on both hospitalandschoolbuildingswithavarietyofretrofits(e.g.,lighting upgrades,coal conversions,installation of energy management systems). State Loan Program Briefs,March 1994 -An outline of loan programs that arecurrentlybeingimplementedbyfourteenStateswithinsixoftheDepartment ofEnergy's ten regions.These programs have been established to help fundenergyconservationprojects,both for technical analysis studies and forcapitalimprovements. Reduce Swimming Pool Energy Costs,RSPEC!Package -Marketing packet which=includes:1)an RSPEC!fact sheet;2)a chart comparing heating costs usingdifferentenergysourcesincludingahybridsolarsystem;3)illustrations ofhowandtheextenttowhichenergyescapesfromswimmingpools;4)a swimmingpoolanalysisworksheet;and 5)a map highlighting DOE's ten Support Offices. Videos RSPEC!Video -A twelve minute video entitled,"Reduce Swimming Pool Energy Costs:The Best News Under the Sun."The video shows how to use and benefit from readily available and practical hybrid solar heating systems,pool covers,wind barriers,and other energy saving approaches and procedures. "ICP +You =$avings"-Overview of the ICP program. Other Materials | ICP has an extensive collection of photographs highlighting ICP institutionalgranteesandprojects.The current hallway display outside the ICP Director'sOfficeonthe5Gcorridor,is entitled "A Special Class"and features ICPenergyconservationmeasuresinstalledateightHistoricallyBlackCollegesandUniversities(HBCUs). State LOAN Projects Information Brief ' CONSERVAT,oF Ray " en ee WashinGron The Washington State Energy Office Loan Program provides relatively low-interest loans for energy efficiency measures and technical studies related to measures (including independent studies of design projects.)Such loans are paid upon installation and inspection of projects.For more information contact Francis Sheridan,Washington State Energy Office,809 Legion Way SE,FA-11, Olympia,Washington 98504-1211,(206) 956-2112. The FLEXFUND uses a schoo!district's borrowing 'authority to secure private funds for energy-efficiency measures and technical studies,if included in the cost of energy conservation measures.The client costs include interest and bond counsel fees.The benefit to clients is that FLEXFUND minimizes up-front cash outlay. Interest rates are relatively low,and the application process is simple.For more information contact Shawn Akacich,Municipal Finance Officer, Public Finance Department,U.S.Bank,1415 -Fifth Avenue,7th Floor,Seattle,Washington 98101,(800)552-7138 or (206)340-8041. WISCONSIN The relationship between the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA)and the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company is an example ofa state agency and a financial institution working together to make tax-free bonds available for the purpose of financing capital improvements.This program allows Wisconsin health care and educational institutions to borrow funds on either a fixed-or variable-rate basis in amounts of $2 million or greater.This financing structure results in a private placement with Morgan Guaranty purchasing the entire bond issue from WHEFA,the government issuer of the tax-free bond,on behalf of its investment advisory and trust accounts. Three financing programs are available:the first program offers fixed-rate loans for periods up to 12 years;the second program offers variable-rate loans,which have rates that are set weekly as a - percentage of the 13-week Treasury bill rate;and the third program offers reset bonds,long-term financing vehicles wherein the interest rate on the bonds is adjusted after an interval of one to five years.The applicable interest rate for the interval is selected based on market conditions for comparable tax-exempt bonds whose maturities coincide with the interval.For more information contact Lawrence R.Nines,Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority,18000 West Sarah Lane,Suite 140,Brookfield,Wisconsin 53045-5843,(414)792-0466. For information on the Institutional Conservation Programs,contact: Institutional Conservation Programs U.S.Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue,SW EE-531,5G-063 Washington,DC 20585 (202)586-8034 (202)586-8 134/fax nrGd Printed on 100% Recycled Paper STATE LOAN PROJECTS InformaATION Brief Compiled by. U.S.Department of Eneray's Institutional ConservATION Programs Ry CONSERVATIgn ya) "PARTNERS WITH THE NATION'S SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS FORENERGYEFFICIENCYANDSAVINGS” March 1994 CONSERVAN,sherri Tee State LOAN Projects Information Brief "gi ,- ,roin The low-interest,long-term,fixed-rate loans are helping Oregon citizens,businesses,and public agencies use energy wisely and save money.Loans may be used to pay all direct energy project costs and most indirect costs.Loan interest rates are set at _ the bond rate plus up to 1.5 percent.SELP loans have ranged from a few thousand to millions of dollars.The loan term is based on the type of project,its energy savings,and other financial judgments.Many loans run 15 to 20 years. Upon application,loan department staff performs a detailed financial analysis of the project and the borrower.Loan officers review credit information, financial status,and projections of stability and - worth.SELP engineers thoroughly review project feasibility and ability to provide the required savings or income stream.Recommendations for loan approvals are based on the soundness of the energy project and the borrower's ability to repay. SELP charges a loan fee of 0.1 percent (up to $2,500)of the loan request at the time of application. SELP loans are helping businesses save or produce energy worth nearly $10 million a_year. SELP-financed projects are saving state and local governments more than $12 million a_year. Improvements to homes financed by SELP loans provide an average savings of $176 per year toOregonhomeowners.SELP projects are helping - produce or save energy equal to the needs of 22,000 all-electric homes a year.For more information contact Larry Gray,Administrator,Oregon Department of Energy,Financial ServicesDivision,625 Marion Street,NE,Salem,Oregon 97310,(S03)378-8607., TENNESSEE. Low-interest loans are available to schools, community hospitals,and municipal buildings through the Local Energy Efficiency Loan Program offered through the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD). These loans make it possible for eligible entities to =install energy-saving improvements,such as energy-efficient lighting,heating and cooling system improvements,and storm windows. This program evolved from a pilot grant program, the Community Energy Partnership.Rule changes by the state legislature approved the transition and allowed the ECD to act as a financial institution. The program has $5 million available for loans. Original program funding came from State Energy Conservation Programs Stripper Well allocations. At first,the loan program operated on a quarterly cycle with $500,000 available each quarter for loans.After five cycles,the rules were changed and. applications are now accepted on an ongoing basis. 'This change allowed the loan program to be more responsive to potential clients;for example,those needing to apply on an emergency basis or to coincide with school class schedules.Program loans may also be used to finance the matching portion of the ICP grant. In order to qualify for loan funds,a project must meet basic energy-saving criteria established by ECD.Applications must be accompanied by an energy audit.Low-cost or no-cost audits are 'available through the Tennessee Valley Authority, Tennessee Gas Utility,and the Memphis State Energy Institute and its umbrella Small Business Development Centers.The cost of the energy audits may be included in the amount of loan funds requested.The .Memphis State Energy Institute performs application reviews and makes funding recommendations to ECD., The entire loan process is designed to minimize paperwork by the applicants.On the average,loan processing is completed in 30 days or less.The repayment schedule does not start until one year after the projects are completed,allowing time to realize actual energy and energy cost savings.For more information contact Fred Stratton, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development,Energy Division,320 Sixth Avenue North,6th Floor,Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0405,(800)342-1340. State Loan Projects INformaATION Brief "BWA,Farin CONSERVA?,en on << Oklahoma The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (ODOC) sponsors the Energy Conservation Revolving Loan Program,administered by the Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma (CBAO),to provide low-interest rate loans for communities to capitalize upon energy savings opportunities.The goals of the program are to provide professional assistance for participating communities,encourage low-cost and no-cost energy savings strategies,and create a loan program which is effective in delivering funding to projects while maintaining a perpetual and sound revolving loan program. The loan proceeds are divided into three categories: Category I loans are directed at preparing communities for steps that must be taken before energy savings equipment can be bought and improvements contracted.These _activities include initial energy audits,management studies, and other professional costs associated with determining the scope of proposed energy-saving improvements.Loans are funded up to 100 percent of costs,up to a maximum $30,000 loan limit.Interest rates range from 0 to 3 percent with loans having a maximum repayment period of three years, e@Category II loans include project design and architectural and engineering fees related to the design of improvements.The costs of preparing bidding documents for equipment purchase and construction may also be included in this category.These loan costs must be matched at a two to one ratio (2:1)by the local lending institution.Interest rates range from 2 percent to no more than the local prime rate with loans having a maximum repayment period of three years. ¢Category III loans are directed toward the actual installation of energy saving practices.The maximum loan limit is $30,000 which must be matched at a three to one ratio (3:1)by a local lending institution.Interest rates range from 4 percent to no more than the local prime rate at (ezthe time of closing of the loan.Category III loans offer two additional features.Applicants may qualify as either demonstration or education projects.Demonstration projects must be found to be new or innovative.Education project improvements must be suitable for demonstration of energy solutions.Loans considered under these conditions are eligible for reduced ratio and interest rates. The loan application for the Energy Conservation Revolving Loan has been kept as brief as possible within the constraints of fulfilling legal lending requirements.Applications are reviewed by both the ODOC and CBAO.Loans are made upon the projected anticipation of repayment from savings. For more information contact Randy Sneed, Oklahoma Department of Commerce,P.O.Box 26980,Oklahoma City,Oklahoma 73126-0980, (405)841-9396. OREGON In 1981,the Oregon Legislature created the Small Scale Energy Loan Program (SELP).SELP is unique in that it does not use tax funds.A 1980 amendment to the state Constitution authorized the sale of general obligation bonds to finance small-scale local energy projects. SELP issues three types of bonds: ¢sGovernment Purpose,for projects that save energy in publicly-owned and operatedfacilities, Private Activity,for projects that use renewable resources to produce energy,and ©Federally Taxable,for projects that save energy for businesses and homeowners. SELP bonds outstanding may not exceed one-half of one percent of the true cash value of the state.By statute,SELP has the authority to sell $40 million of bonds per year. The Institutional Conservation Programs Headquarters Office transmitted a request for information on types and diversity of state loan programs nationwide to its ten regional Support Offices.This information brief outlines state loan programs that are currently being implemented by 14 states within six of the regions.These programs have been established to help fund energy conservation projects,both for technical analysis studies and for capital improvements that involve the installation of energy conservation measures. Most of the programs were initially funded with Petroleum Violation Escrow funds;bond referendums are an additional source of funding.Several financing scenarios exist as well,including loans involving private lending institutions,interest buy-downs,and rebates to cover a portion of project costs. If you have questions or would like further information on any of these projects,please contact the person or office listed in each state loan project description. 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Statewide,320 financial institutions in 635 locations participate in the program and serve as lenders.Participating financial institutions include commercial banks,savings banks,savings and loan associations,and credit unions.Institutions writing loans for the maximum loan payback term are allowed to charge a 2 percent origination fee at the time the loan is made.No other loan discount or origination fees may be charged to the borrower.The Energy Office purchases 50 to 60 percent of each loan of $1,000 or more at 0 percent interest and 100 percent of loans under $1,000.Financial institutions recognize a market rate yield on their portion of the loan while giving a net rate of no more than 5 percent to the borrower.The lending institutions service the loans and reimburse the Energy Office for their portion of the repayments within three months after the payment is received from the borrower.For more information contact the Nebraska Energy Office,P.O.Box 95085, Lincoln,Nebraska 68509-5085,(402)471-2867. ,New York The Energy Investment Loan Program (EILP) offers,on a statewide basis,an interest subsidy on loans up to $500,000 for the industrial,commercial, multifamily housing,and agricultural sectors to undertake cost-effective energy conservation measures.Subsidies on loans up to $1 million are available for on-site power production projects. The objective of the program is to overcome barriers to energy conservation measures by providing financial incentives to invest in such measures. Loan guarantees are also a component of the program.12)Chapter 645 of the New York Laws of 1986 appropriated $23 million in Petroleum Violation Escrow funds and Chapter 659 of the Laws of 1989 appropriated an additional $4 million in interest for the program.The sum of these appropriations made available $12 million forthe multifamily sector,$12 million for the business sector,and $3 million for the agricultural sector.Chapter 50 of the New York Laws of 1990 allocated $5 million of Kansas Stripper Well Funds to the program with no sector distribution specified.The funds are being used to write down the interest on loans made by private banks. To participate,applicants must submit an application accompanied by an energy audit or technical feasibility study,and two contractor estimates for each energy conservation measure to be implemented.The state Energy Office reviews . the application materials for applicant and project eligibility.Each project must have a simple payback of not less than one year nor more than ten years,with the exception of multifamily housing which can have paybacks up to 15 years. A reimbursement of interest subsidy is the method used for payment of interest subsidy.The lender bills the borrower at the full rate and the borrower is reimbursed semiannually for a portion of the interest costs.Participation in EILP effectively reduces rates to 2.5 percent for loan terms of five years or less and 5 percent for loan terms up to ten years. Approximately 100 lenders have signed contracts to participate in ETLP. Over the life of the program,it is projected that the EILP will provide interest subsidies for up to 1,000 energy conservation loans and leverage up to $90 million in private financing for energy conservation improvements.For more information contact the New York Energy Office,Customer Service Bureau,Two Rockefeller Plaza,9th Floor, Albany,New York 12223,(518)474-3393. STATE Loan PROJECTS Information Brief ttCONSERVATIgg |alia Loans to local governments and public school districts contain both a public and private option. Public option loans are available with an annual interest rate as low as 2.5 percent.By matching low-interest state bond funds with zero-interest Petroleum Violation Escrow funds,interest costs are greatly reduced.A municipality or public school district is eligible for a maximum of $1.5 million in public option loans.More than one loan can be -granted as long as the cumulative loan does not exceed the $1.5 million limit. The private option loans allow the use of Petroleum Violation Escrow funds to match a loan from a private lender.Local lending institutions or other energy conservation financing options,such as utilities or vendors,may provide the private portion of the loan.These loans can also be used as the 50-percent match required for participation in theICP. AJl loan applications must include a technical analysis containing information pertinent to the proposed improvements.For projects with .an estimated cost of over $25,000,the analysis must be performed by a mechanical engineer or architect registered in the state.There is no state funding available for the energy project study.For more information contact the Energy Investment Loan Program,Minnesota Department of Public Service,200 Metro Square Building,121 7th Place East,St.Paul,Minnesota 55101-2145, Energy Hotline,(612)297-2103. Missouri ° The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Division of Energy offers loan programs to schools and local governments to finance energy-saving capital improvements. The School Revolving Loan Program allows public schools,grades K-12,the opportunity to borrow money to finance energy conservation measures. The loan program is financed from Petroleum Violation Escrow funds and is self-replenishing.- Missouri statutes authorized the program and contain rules for program operation.In the first five years,the program loaned nearly $6 million to 80 Missouri school districts,with an average loan of$75,000. Applicants installing common energy conservation measures,such as window replacements.or insulation,can use an abbreviated Technical Assistance report.For more complicated measures, applicants must file a detailed engineering study .outlining all information needed to evaluate the economics of implementing opportunities to save energy.Loan applicants are evaluated on a _competitive basis.All projects that are submitted for funding must have a payback between six months and five years.Loans are repaid based on payback at a fixed interest rate below the market rate. The Local Government Loan Fund operates in much the same way as the School Revolving Loan Fund. Eligible facilities may include courthouses,juvenile attention centers,and electric power plants.During the first fiscal year of the Local Government Loan Fund,27 applicants were awarded $1,351,975 with an average of $50,073 per loan.For more information contact the Missouri Department of Natural Resources,Division of Energy,School Loan Program/Local Government Loan Program,P.O.Box 176,Jefferson City,Missouri65102,(314)751-6980. Nebraska - 'The Dollar and Energy Saving Loan Program was implemented by the state of Nebraska in July 1990 to provide low-cost financing for energy conservation improvements to residential,small business,nonprofit,agricultural,local government, _and rural nursing home sectors.A marketing study commissioned in 1986 by the Nebraska Energy| Office supported the need for such a program. 'Homeowners and businesses indicated a willingness to undertake major energy saving improvements if financing in the range of 3 to 5 percent wasavailable. The program was funded with over $14.46 million in Petroleum Violation Escrow funds.Funds were allocated proportionately by sector based on the STATE Loan PROJECTS InfoRMATION Brick we SOnSERVATION|oot Pho, Fenn wy& ARKANSAS -The Institutional Energy Conservation Program (IECP)is designed to supplement the state Institutional Conservation Program (ICP)by providing funding for energy conservation measures whose simple payback exceeds the requirements of ICP.Rebates will be offered for qualifying energy conservation measures which have an independent simple payback of greater than ten years up to a maximum of 15 years.The program-provided rebates may not exceed a total project cost of $50,000 per building,with a _maximum of three buildings per applicant. Only one application per building is accepted with this program.Applications basically consist of three parts:(1)an application form,(2)a projected _budget,and (3)the energy conservation measure description and payback analysis from an approved Technical Assistance report.Applications will be reviewed by the Arkansas Energy Office for completeness and to determine eligibility for _Participation. The Energy Office has considerable experience in operating rebate-type programs.The Energy Conservation Bank was operated successfully for over two years using similar administrative procedures.The Energy Office will rebate 50 percent of the total project cost to the institution,up _to the program maximum rebate of $25,000. Applicants accepting rebates will agree to submit an Annual Energy Use Report for two years following receipt of the rebate.For more information contact the Arkansas Energy Office,One Capitol Mall,Suite 4B215,Little Rock,Arkansas 72201,(501)682-7315. California The state of California has an active loan program which is directly connected to the ICP and its grantees.Through "its Energy Conservation Assistance Act and the regulations in effect since January 1984,the state has made loans available to schools and hospitals to meet the matching federal share of the ICP grant.1For these energy-efficiency financing loans,the state requires an application which includes a description of the energy project and schedule of implementation;a proposed budget detailing - project costs;and a payback criteria of 6.5 years or less for all projects.The application must also contain a copy of the most recent financial statement audit covering a 12-month period for private nonprofit organizations,and an Internal Revenue Service letter of determination for _honprofitorganizations.. The loan security requirements include a promissory note and loan agreement between the applicant and the California Energy Commission. Nonprofit organizations must secure the loan with sufficient assets,a deed of trust,certificate of. deposit,or other.means determined by the Commission.The funds are available on a- reimbursement basis and the Commission retains the final 10 percent until the project has been _completed.Interest is charged on the unpaid principal -computed from the date of each disbursement to the borrower.The repayment 'schedule is negotiable and is based on the annual projected energy cost savings from the aggregate project.The applicants are billed twice a year after the projects have been completed. This is a revolving loan fund established, maintained,and administered via a separate account within the California General Fund.The account is continuously appropriated for use by _the .Commission without regard to fiscal year.The state's Department of Finance audits the expenditure of any allocation from this account.The Commission may expend funds from this account to pay for administrative costs.The total amount of administrative costs may not exceed 5 percent of the total appropriation. Since the program's inception,funding has reached in excess of $50 million,with an additional $30 million in applications which were withdrawn or -not completed.This figure represents the total Stare Loan PRoJEcts InfoRMATION Briel ws SONERA MnSe accumulated amount of funds revolving through the loan fund.The law which mandates this program -activity is in effect until its repeal date of January 1, -2001.Any unexpended funds in the account as of the repeal date revert to the California General Fund, while loans outstanding continue according to their - repayment schedule.For more information contact Daryl Mills,California Energy Commission,1516 9th Street,Sacramento, California 95814-5512,(916)654-5070.© .lowa The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is committed to facilitating comprehensive energy management for state facilities,schools,hospitals, local governments,and other nonprofit organizations.To this end,a state law was passed in 1985 authorizing state agencies to employ lease- purchase financing for making energy management improvements, require a referendum and enables state agencies to obtain economically prudent energy management improvements while avoiding the -lengthyreferendumprocess.. The state of lowa Facilities Improvement Corporation was created to facilitate the use of lease-purchase financing for energy management financing by state agencies.Bonds are issued by the Corporation to obtain the necessary capital for initial improvements.Subsequent improvements may be financed with bonds,lease-purchase "agreements,or capital loan notes.The Corporation installs energy management improvements identified through an engineering analysis and 'leases the improvements to participating agencies. In 1986,the Iowa School Energy Bank was established to serve Iowa public schools and community colleges.The three-phase program includes energy audits,engineering analyses,and financing for improvements.In subsequent years, 1988 through 1990,DNR contracted with the Iowa Hospital Association,the Higher Education Loan Authority,and the Local Government Energy Program,respectively,to provide similar programs for their constituents. Lease-purchase financing does not |ig_The state of Iowa has undertaken a model energy management program.The installation of energy Management improvements in state-owned and operated facilities is a labor-intensive effort which . creates employment for state residents -and stimulates the energy management services industry.Iowa has identified $110 million in energy improvements in public and nonprofit buildings;of _this amount,$43 million has been installed to date. The program was successfully launched with an initial $12,245,000 in financing administered by the Iowa Department.of Natural Resources.The Department projects total capital spending under the program of approximately $40 million over six "years.Only improvements with an aggregate -_payback ofsix years or less are installed.° _The interest rate charged is .87 percent above the published index rate for A-rated general obligation bonds nationally.A fee of $3.50 for every $1,000 borrowed includes the cost of the bond opinion,all" -financial advisory costs,and program development -work.The financing fee can be financed as a part of the lease.The financing terms range between three and 12 years,depending on how quickly savings are achieved through energy management improve- ments.For more information contact the Iowa Department of Natural.Resources,Energy Bureau,Wallace State Office Building,Des Moines,Iowa 50319-0034,(515)281-6881. Maryland Legislation passed during the 1989 Maryland .General Assembly established the state's loan program,the Community Energy Loan Program (CELP),which was funded by the Petroleum Violation Escrow funds and administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA).CELP provides loans to nonprofit organizations and local jurisdictions,including schools and hospitals,for energy conservation projects to promote energy efficiency in buildings owned by these entities. Loans under CELP may be used to finance an .assortment of costs which are part of an energy conservation project,including technical assessment of proposed projects,studies required "sserState LoAN Projects Information Brief Ry CONSERVATIOn Kio} Bia ont for implementation of an energy conservation project,and reasonable fees for architectural, engineering,legal,and other special services.The interest rates are below current market rates and loan terms are negotiable.Semi-annual payments are made beginning with the second year of the loan. To qualify for loans,projects must meet three basic -criteria:(1)save energy,(2)be performed on a building owned or leased by the applicant,and (3) have a simple payback of one to seven years.The building must include heating and/or coolingsystems. For:Maryland's fiscal year 1994,$1 million is'available for CELP,of which not less than $250,000 is reserved for schools and hospitals through March .31,1994.The maximum loan amount is $400,000 per project.For further information contact P.J. Townsend,Community Energy Loan Program Manager,Maryland Energy Administration,45 Calvert Street,Second Floor,Annapolis, Maryland 21401,(410)974-3751. MichiganIn1986theMichigan Municipal Bond Authority was created as an alternative,low-cost financingoptionforMichigan's counties,cities,townships, villages,school districts,intermediate school districts,community colleges,public universities, hospitals,and special authorities.The Authority offers competitive interest rates and a simple method for financing infrastructure improvements and equipment purchases. The Authority can purchase any debt issued for any purpose authorized by law,such as_energy conservation improvement bonds.The Authority pools various types of bonds or notes in a larger issue and competitively negotiates the sale of its” securities with both Michigan and_national underwriting firms.Borrowers benefit from the cost sharing and competitive interest rates that a larger -issue can command.In addition,the Authority's frequent offerings and _careful monitoring of payments have resulted in good name recognition in the national market and a corresponding investor interest in Authority issues.{=To borrow from the 'Authority,the procedural requirements are similar to borrowing independently.Bond counsel should be selected early in the process.The Authority requires the opinion of bond counsel that the proposed issue is legally valid and binding.With the exception of local bond counsel fees,each borrower's pro ratacostsareeitherincludedintheinterestrateorare -deducted from the proceeds of the bond.Because the Authority handles the details of the borrowing | process,an Authority loan can be particularly attractive to borrowers who infrequently enter thefinancialmarket. Under the umbrella of the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority many financing options are available for most Michigan municipalities.Some examples of the types of programs offered are the Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority,the State Revolving Loan Fund Program,and the Local .Government Loan Program.Program specifics vary;the Authority can answer questions on project eligibility.For more information contact Sarah _ Eubanks,Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Treasury Building,430 W.Allegan,Tansing,|Michigan 48922,617)373-1728. Minnesora The Minnesota Department of Public Service operates three separate loan programs within the state under the umbrella of the Energy Investment _Loan Program.The loans are available to private schools and hospitals,cities,counties,towns,and - public school districts.The purpose of these loans is to finance energy-saving capital improvements. The private school and hospital loan program significantly reduces interest rates on loans from local lenders.An institution can receive up to $500,000 in public funds (Petroleum Violation Escrow funds)at zero-percent interest to match funds from private financing sources dollar for dollar.An applicant may use a local lending institution or other energy conservation financingoptionssuchasutilitiesorvendors.A private school or hospital may receive more than one loan as long as its cumulative public fund does not exceed the $500,000 limit. 3 or.Sy NL,L er Then potate or Utah aN AB yyae EF Department of Administrative Services _.§Division of Purchasing -EDMichaelO.Leavitt ©3150 State Office Building ;Raylene G.Ireland 5 Capitol Hill JAN 10 PESDayeerecutiveDietagSaltLakeCity,Utah 84114-1061 Douglas G.Richins,C.P.M.|(801)538-3026 DIVIS'ON a= ougias Division Director FAX:(801)538-3882 !ViSIOni CF ENERGY/DCRA Aey«kaWetec fit'LUAU A ofAke AL beset See fUlTet#&Sie oyeen LIECL Sree.BeyeWeed(procter ope y PO hor me£0 Leeoerrrs,Vas Be.gee Yio CAI oye peKlis/S igen -jlirthe<b fae(FCN)SBS-DVS KS./apyes of Sle EL Awa bl Wwre-a MASadeSZ:Zip)F2 WeOOZzDrv.ot,O°(ae eaePeeKOofSolanae LT 4H \Department of Administrative Services ;_+Division of PurchasingMichaelO.Leavitt 4 3150 State Office BuildingGevernor=Capitol Hilla1RayleneG.Ireland gait Lake City,Utah 84114-1061 Douglas G.Richins,C.P.M.(801)538-3026 Division Director j FAX:(801)538-3882 MEMORANDUM Date:Aug.15,1994 To:WSCA Lamp Participants From:Rick Ashby Subject:WSCA Lamp Bid Results Enclosed are the results and copies of the bids received for each respective participant.Please review these bids carefully and compare them to your existing contract(s). A determination,as to participation/nonparticipation,must be made by AUGUST 23,1994. Please advise me of your decision as soon as possible. Bid Summary The following is a summarization of the bid tabulation enclosed.Please note that the tabulation reflects some adjusted unit prices according to the evaluation criteria set forth in the bid document.Where "no bids”were indicated,values were substituted to approximate a competitive price,otherwise firms quoting fewer items would have a lower evaluated total. All adjustments made are shown in the "adj"column of the tabulation and are intended to represent dollar amounts added into the evaluation total.See section 1.8 and 3.0(b)of the bid document.When comparing unit prices,please compare the unit prices listed on each bid document against your current contract(s)rather than the tabulation.The tabulation is primarily used to determine which vendor had the lowest total evaluated bid price and does not necessarily represent the actual unit price offered by the vendor: Region Fairbanks Anchorage Juneau Vendor Total Electric Debenham Elec Debenham Elec Grainger Stusser Elec Graybar Elec Grainger Stusser Elec Mfg/Catalog Discount Evaluated Total GE #9200T 75%984.56 GE #9200T excl 75% 3/31/94 Net 30 Days Philips #PS-101-U 69%947.43 Philips #PS-101-U excl 31% 4/4/94 2%Net 30 Days Philips #PS-101-U 69%926.07 Philips #PS-101-U excl 31% 4/4/94 2%Net 30 Days Philips #PS-101-U 67.5%882.61 Philips #PS-101-U excl 67.5% 4/4/94 Net 30 Days Sylvania #94-1-U-R 69.5%905.54 Sylvania #94-1-U-Rexcl 27% 6/1/94 2%Net 30 Days GE #9002 67%918.45 GE #9002 excl 46% 3/31/94 2%Net 10th Philips #PS-101-U 67.5%882.61 Philips #PS-101-U excl 67.5% 4/4/94 Net 30 Days Sylvania #94-1-U-R 69.5%905.54 Sylvania #94-1-U-Rexcl 27% 6/1/94 2%Net 30 Days Seattle Grainger Stusser Elec Platt Elec Oregon (Region 1) Grainger Platt Elec Graybar Elec Northern Idaho (Region 2) Grainger Platt Elec Graybar Elec Philips #PS-101-U 67.5% Philips #PS-101-U 67.5% 4/4/94 Net 30 Days Sylvania #94-1-U-R 69.5% Sylvania #94-1-U-R excl 27% 6/1/94 2%Net 30 Days Philips #PS-101-U 68% Philips #PS-101-U excl 25% 4/4/94 Net 30 Days Philips #PS-101-U 67.5% Philips #PS-101-U excl 67.5% 4/4/94 Net 30 Days Philips #PS-101-U 68 % Philips #PS-101-U excl 25% 4/4/94 Net 30 Days GE #9002 67% GE #9002 excl 46% 3/31/94 2%Net 10th Philips #PS-101-U 67.5% Philips #PS-101-U excl 67.5% 4/4/94 Net 30 Days Philips #PS-101-U 68 % Philips $PS-101-U excl 25% 4/4/94 Net 30 Days GE #9002 67% GE #9002 excl 46% 3/31/94 2%Net 10th 882.61 905.54 936.33 881.72 936.33 918.45 881.72 936.33 918.45 Southern Idaho (Region 3) Grainger Platt Elec Graybar Elec D &S Elec GE Supply Northern Nevada (Region 4) Grainger Graybar Elec Statewide Elec Philips #PS-101-U 67.5% Philips #PS-101-U excl 67.5% 4/4/94 Philips #PS-101-U Net 30 Days 68% Philips #PS-101-U excl 25% 4/4/94 GE #9002 GE #9002 excl 3/31/94 GE #9200-D GE #9200-D excl 3/31/94 GE #9200-D GE #9200-D excl 3/31/94 Philips #PS-101-U Net 30 Days 67% 46% 2%Net 10th 53.5% 11.3% Net 30 Days 48% List +10% Net 30 Days 67.5% Philips #PS-101-U excl 67.5% 4/4/94 GE #9002 GE #9002 excl 3/31/94 Sylvania #94-1-U-R Net 30 Days 67% 46% 2%Net 10th 69.1% Sylvania #94-1-U-Rexcl 25% 6/1/94 2%Net 30 Days 881.72 936.66 918.45 788.54 912.11 879.83 918.55 911.03 Southern Nevada (Region 5) Grainger Graybar Elec Statewide Elec Standard Wholesale Utah (Region 6) Grainger Graybar Elec Platt Electric GE Supply Debenham Elec Codale Electric Philips #PS-101-U 67.5% Philips #PS-101-U excl 67.5% 4/4/94 Net 30 Days GE #9002 67% GE #9002 excl 46% 3/31/94 2%Net 10th Sylvania #94-1-U-R 69.1% Sylvania #94-1-U-Rexcl 25% 6/1/94 Sylvania #94-1-U-R 68% Sylvania #94-1-U-R excl 40% 6/1/94 Net 30 Days Philips #PS-101-U 67.5% Philips #PS-101-U excl 67.5% 4/4/94 Net 30 Days Philips #PS-101-U 67% Philips #PS-101-U excl 46% 4/4/94 2%Net 10th Philips #PS-101-U 68% Philips #PS-101-U excl 25% 4/4/94 Net 30 Days GE #9200-D 48% GE #9200-D excl List +10% 3/31/94 Net 30 Days Philips #PS-101-U 69% Philips #PS-101-U 31% 4/4/94 2%Net 30 Days Sylvania #94-1-U-R 30% Sylvania #94-1-U-Rexcl 0% 6/1/94 Net 30 Days 2%Net 30 Days 879.83 918.55 911.03 881.22 879.83 918.55 936.33 912.11 926.07 1965.71 Utah (Region 6 cont.) QED Conserve-A-Watt Electrical Wholesale Western Colorado (Region 7) Grainger QED Conserve-A-Watt Light Bulb Supply Graybar Elec Sylvania #94-1-U-R 70% Sylvania #94-1-U-R excl 36% 6/1/94 Philips #PS-101-U Net 10 Days 71% Philips #PS-101-U excl 38% 4/4/94 Sylvania #94-1-U-R Sylvania #94-1-U-R excl 6/1/94 Philips #PS-101-U Philips #PS-101-U excl 4/4/94 Sylvania #94-1-U-R 3%Net 30 Days 69.71% 30.55% 2%Net 30 Days 67.5% 67.5% Net 30 Days 70% Sylvania #94-1-U-Rexcl 35% 6/1/94 Philips #PS-101-U Net 10 Days 71% Philips #PS-101-U excl 38% 4/4/94 GE #9002 GE #9002 excl 3/31/94 GE #9002 GE #9002 excl 3/31/94 3%Net 30 Days 65% 25% Net 30 Days 66% 45% 2%Net 10th 878.67 860.64 1005.90 879.83 878.67 860.64 1069.21 945.05 Eastern Colorado (Region 8) Grainger Philips #PS-101-U 67.5%879.83 Philips #PS-101-U excl 67.5% 4/4/94 Net 30 Days QED Sylvania #94-1-U-R 70%878.67 Sylvania #94-1-U-Rexcl 35% 6/1/94 Net 10 Days Conserve-A-Watt Philips #PS-101-U 71%860.64 Philips #PS-101-U excl 38% 4/4/94 3%Net 30 Days Light Bulb Supply GE #9002 65%1069.21 GE #9002 excl 25% 3/31/94 Net 30 Days Graybar Elec GE #9002 66%945.05 GE #9002 excl 45% 3/31/94 2%Net 10th |ver Pe)ect Lear.Find Nebes K Mowd AS HIS EO GAaePewiebetes.Whe.oes,HAs.cnccainn LSY-eepteS25%fograt fe "small propepickaC$>era_.COnsevullOnoaoLO. Ii :---------ae re ti|ibI1||iI| \i ' or ||| David ra copy LAWS OF ALASKA 1993 Source Chapter No. HCS CSSB_106(FIN)18 AN ACT Transferring certain projects of and amending and transferring programs of the Alaska Energy Authority to the Deparmnent of Community and Regional Affairs;relating to the Alaska Energy Authoricy;permitting the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue revenue bonds for certain plants or facilities for energy resources;permitting udlides to form joint action agencies;authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue revenue bonds for power transmission interties;relating to rates for a public utility that sends or receives power over certain power transmission interties:relating to the power cost equalization and capital improvement fund:amending the purpose of the Railbelt energy fund. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA: THE ACT FOLLOWS ON PAGE 1 Approved by the Governor:May 13,1993 Actual Effective Date:August 11,1993 Chapter 18 | | | i i AN ACT ] q *I Transferring certain projects of and amending and transferring programs of the Alaska Energy 2 Authority to the Department of Community and Regional Affairs;relating to the Alaska i 3 _Energy Authority;permitting the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue |4 revenue bonds for certain plants or facilities for energy resources;permitting utilides to form 5 joint action agencies;authorizing the Alaska Induserial Development and Export Authoniry to 6 issue revenue bonds for power transmission interties;relating to rates for a public utility that |7 sends or receives power over certain power transmission interties;relating to the power cost q 8 equalization and capital improvement fund,amending the purpose of the Railbelt energy fund. 9 ti | q ll *Section 1.FINDINGS AND INTENT.(a)The legislature finds that adequate,reliable.: a -[-HCS CSSB 106(FLN) CoOYDWH&®&WwmeLe<n2SnOo028NIAA&|WNH=©Chapter 18 electric service at affordable rates is a necessary ingredient of a modem society and 2 prosperous developing economy.The legislature further finds that at the current stage ol social and economic development in the state,direct participation by the state is necessary tc assist in the development of a regional electric ransmission infrastructure and to assist ir holding rates in high cost service areas to affordable levels. (b)The legislature recognizes the high cost of electric power in rural Alaska anc intends that funding for power cost equalization from the general fund and from the powe: cost equalization and rura elecric capitalization fund remain at a minimum of $17,000.00C annually through the year 2013.The legislature further intends that this long-tenr comminment to the power cost equalization program will permit and encourage the electric udlity industry and its lenders to develop the plans,make the invesonents,and take other actions that are necessary or prudent to meet the utility needs of residents in rural Alaska. *Sec.2.AS 37.05.520 is amended to read: Sec.37.05.520.RAILBELT ENERGY FUND.There is established in the general fund the Railbelt energy fund.The fund consists of money appropriated to ?: by the legislature.The Department of Revenue shall manage the fund.Interesi received on money in the fund shall be accounted for separately and may be appropriated into the fund annually.The legislarure may appropriate money from the | fund for programs,projects,and other expenditures to assist in meeting Railbelt energy needs,including projects for retrofitting state-owned buildings and facilitie for energy conservation. *Sec.3.AS 42.05.141(b)is amended to read: (b)The commission shall perform the dutes assigned to it undet AS 42.45.1090 -42.45.190 [AS 44.83.162]. *Sec.4.AS 42.05.431 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:(h)When setting or reviewing rates for a public unity that sends or receivepoweroverthepowertransmissionintertiesbetweenFairbanksandHealyorberweet Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula,the commission shall consider those costs tha have not been directly assigned to other individual generaning udlices by the udlig responsible for the construction of the intertie to have been incurred for the systed exisdng on the effective date of this subsection. HCS CSSB 106(FIN)-2- &ee'oome.'BPBBSEEHHAASAwarsaloeNDAAheweNHomeenaer -©eriaweDRSChapter 18 *Sec.5.AS 42 is amended by adding a new chapter to read: CHAPTER 45.RURAL AND STATEWIDE ENERGY PROGRAMS. ARTICLE |.POWER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. Sec.42.45.010.POWER PROJECT FUND.(a)The power project fund is established as a separate fund.The fund shall be distinct from any other money or funds of the department and includes only money appropriated by the legislature and money deposited under (g)of this section. (b)Subject to AS 42.45.060,the department may make loans from the power project fund (1)to electric utlides,regional electric authorities,municipalities, regional and village corporanions,village councils,independent power producers,and nonprofit marketing cooperatives to pay the costs of (A)reconnaissance studies,feasibility studies,license and permit applications,preconstruction engineering,and design of power projects;© (B)constructing,equipping,modifying,improving,and expanding small-scale power production facilities thar are designed to produce less than 10 megawatts of power,conservation facilities,bulk fuel storage facilities,and transmission and distribution facilities,including energy production,transmission and distribution,and waste energy conservation facilities that depend on fossil fuel,wind power,tidal,geothermal,biomass, hydroelectric,solar,or other nonnuclear energy sources;and (C)reconnaissance studies,preconstruction engineering,design, construction,equipping,modification,and expansion of potable water supply including surface storage and groundwater sources and transmission of water from surface storage to existing distribution systems; (2)to a borrower for a power project if (A)the loan is entered into under a leveraged lease financing arrangement, (B)the party that will be responsible for the power project is an electric utility,regional electric authority,municipality,regional or village corporation,village council,independent power producer,or nonprofit -3-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) OoO&OYIDRA&wwNHBRBRBSeRBRBRBEBTESve=m©6OIAA&|SN=©=-SseRabhChapter 18 marketing cooperanve;and (C)the borrower seeking the loan demonstrates to the department that the financing arrangement for the power project will reduce project financing costs below costs of comparable public power projects. (c)Before making a loan from the power project fund,the deparmument shall, by regulacon,specify (1)standards for the eligibility of borrowers and the types of projects to be financed with loans; (2)standards regarding the technical and economic viability and revenue self-sufficiency of eligible projects; (3)collateral or other security required for loans; (4)the terms and conditions of loans; (5)criteria to establish financial feasibiliry and to measure the amount of state assistance necessary for particular projects to meet the financial feasibility criteria;and (6)other relevant criteria,standards,or procedures. (d)A loan made by the department shall be made according to the standards, criteria,and procedures established by regulation under this section. (e)Repayment of the loans shall be secured in any manner that the department determines is feasible to assure prompt repayment under a loan agreement entered into with the borrower.The department may make an unsecured loan from the power project fund to a borrower regulated by the Alaska Public Utilides Commission under AS 42.05 if the borrower has a substandal history of repaying long-term loans and the capacity to repay the loan.Under a loan agreement,repayment may be deferred for 10 years or until the project for which the loan is made has achieved earnings from its operations sufficient to pay the loan,whichever is earlier. (f)Power projects are subject to the following limitations on interest and specific restrictions: (1)power projects for which loans are outstanding from the former | water resources revolving loan fund (former AS 45.86)on July 13,1978,may receive additional financing from the power project fund;if granted, HCS CSSB 106(FIN)+ oOPWNIAnN&|Nwme-=ptoptYNaWwhEounrmo18 Chapter 18 (A)the term of the additional financing may not exceed 50 years; (B)the interest of the additional financing must be at a rate of not less than three or more than five percent a year on the unpaid balance; (C)the grant of the additional financing must be conditioned on the repayment of loan principal and interest to begin on the earlier of (i)the date of the start of commercial operation of the project;or (ii)10 years from the date the loan is granted: (2)a loan for a power project (A)may not be granted for a term that exceeds 50 years;and (B)shall be granted at an interest rate that is not less than zero percent and that is the lesser of (i)a rate equal to the percentage that is the average weekly yield of municipal bonds for the 12 months preceding the date of the loan,as determined by the department from municipal bond yield rates reported in the 30-year revenue index of the Weekly Bond Buyer, or (ii)a rate determined by the department that allows the project to meet criteria of financial feasibility established under (c)of this section. (g)Loan repaymentsandinterestearnedby loans from the power project fund shall be deposited in the power project fund unless an appropriation to fund the loan directs otherwise. (h)The legislature may forgive the repayment of a loan made from the power project fund for a reconnaissance suidy ora feasibilicry study when the department finds that the power project for which the loan was made is not feasible. (i)Money in the power project fund may be used by the legislarure to make appropriations for costs of administering the fund. Sec.42.45.020.RURAL ELECTRIFICATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND. (a)The rural electrification revolving loan fund is established in the department.The -5-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) %OofeYHDANW&WwNYom10 Chapter 18 fund consists of (1)appropnacons made to the fund;and (2)repayments of principal and interest on loans made under this secuon.- (b)Subject to AS 42.45.060,the department may make loans from the rural electrification revolving loan fund to elecuic utilities certified by the Alaska Public Usilities Commission.A loan from the fund may be made only for the purpose of extending new electric service into an area of the state that an electric utility may serve under a ceruficate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Alaska Public Uulines Commission.A loan may be made from the fund to an electric utilicy if the udlity invests the money necessary to provide one pole,one span of line,one transformer,and one service drop for each consumer for whom immediate service would be provided by the extension of electric service.However,a loan may not be made from the fund unless (1)the loan is recommended by a loan advisory committee appointed under AS 42.45.030,and (2)the extension of electric service would provide immediate service to at least three consumers. (c)A loan from the rural electrification revolving loan fund shall bear an annual rate of interest of two percent of the unpaid balance of the loan. (d)When the department makes a loan under this section,the electric utility receiving the loan shall, (1)in addition to the rates that it is authorized to charge,charge the consumers served by the electric service extended with the loan proceeds an amount sufficient to pay the interest costs of the loan; (2)pay to the deparuent annually an amount equal to (A)interest of two percent on the unpaid balance of the loan; and (B)payments on the unpaid balance of the principal of the loan for each new consumer served by the electric service extended with the loan proceeds;payments on the unpaid balance of the principal of the loan shall be HCS CSSB 106(FIN)-6- afowONYDOW&|WNem"-S6SRRRERREOKREFSTCRFWTARARKRTEEORESChapter 18 made at a rate equal to the difference between the actual cost of making the service connection to the consumers and the minimum invesunent per consumer required of the ualiry before a loan is made under (b)of this section. (e)The department shall (1)adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this secuon; (2)administer the rural electrification revolving loan fund;and (3)submit to the legislarure within the first 10 days of each regular legislative session a report of actions taken by the deparmment under this section and an accountng of the rural electrification revolving loan fund. (f)Money in the rural electrification revolving loan fund may be used by the legislature to make appropriadons for costs of administering the fund. (g)On June 30 of each fiscal year the unexpended and unobligated cash balance of the fund that is attributable to loans owned by the fund lapses into the general fund. (h)In this section, (1)"consumer”means a person or a governmental agency,if the person or governmental agency requests and offers to pay for electrical service to a facility or part of a facility;the department shall consider a person who,or a governmental agency that,offers to pay for electrical service to several facilities to be a separare consumer for each facility,if each facility is physically separate from another facility, other than through electric service lines,and if the person or governmental agency requests and offers to pay for electrical service to each facility; (2)"faciliry”means a structure capable of receiving and using electrical energy;and (3)"governmental agency”includes,with respect to the state or federal government or a municipal government,a legislative body,board of regents, administrative body,board,commission,committee,subcommittee,authority,council, agency,public corporation,school board,department,division,bureau,or other subordinate unit,whether advisory or otherwise,of the state,federal,or municipal government. -7-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) OoCO4AWm&|NmnleeeeeeeeweenAUA&|Ww&©SRERREORSChapter 18 Sec.42.45.030.LOAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE.When an application for a rural elecrrificacon loan is submited to the department under AS 42.45.020,the department shall appoint a local advisory commitee from persons residing in the area that the applicant utility is cerufied to serve.The loan advisory committee shall consider the loan applicanon and shall recommend whether the loan application is to be approved or disapproved.The loan advisory committee may make a favorable recommendasion only if it determines thar development in the area of the proposed extension of electric service is likely to provide for full repayment of the loan under AS 42.45.020(d)within 10 years.In making that determination,the committee shall consider (1)permanence of the premises to be served by the extension; (2)land use patterns in the area; (3)access for the line that would be installed with loan proceeds; (4)availabiliry of other utility service in the area;and (5)the economic feasibility of the extension of electric service with the proceeds of the loan. _Sec.42.45.040.SOUTHEAST ENERGY FUND.The Southeast energy fund is establishedasaseparatefund.The fund consists of money transferred to it under AS 42.45.050.The department may make grants from the Southeast energy fund to utilities participating in the power transmission intertie between the Swan Lake and Tyee Lake hydroelectric projects for power projects,for repayment of loans,and for payments on bonds. Sec.42.45.050.FOUR DAM POOL TRANSFER FUND.(a)The four dam pool transfer fund is established in the department.The fund consists of repayments of principal and income that would have been deposited in the former power development revolving loan fund under former AS 44.83.500. (b)Subject to appropriation,the deparunent shall transfer the balance of the four dam pool transfer fund each month in accordance with this subsection.Subject to appropriation (1)40 percent of the balance in the four dam pool transfer fund shall be transferred to the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund to HCS CSSB 106(FIN)-8- |-elonne --|oOoCGYNDN&tetome-_potks©erIAAROHSChapter 18 be used for power cost equalization and tural elecmric projects; (2)40 percent of the balance in the four dam pool transfer fund shall be mansferred to the Southeast energy fund to be used for power projects for utilities participating in the power transmission interue between the Swan Lake and Tyee Lake hydroelectric projects;and (3)20 percent of the balance in the four dam pool transfer fund shall be transferred to the power project fund to be used for statewide utility projects. Sec.42.45.060.APPROVAL BY LOAN COMMITTEE AND LEGISLATURE.(a)A loan committee consisting of seven members is established. The committee is composed of the commissioner of community and regional affairs, the commissioner of commerce and economic development,the director of management and budget,or the designees of the commissioners or the director,and four public members. (b)The public members of the committee are appointed by and serve ar the pleasure of the governor.Public members serve staggered four-year terms.Only one public member may be appointed from each judicial dismict described in AS 22.10.010.Public members of the committee serve without compensation but are endted to mavel and per diem as provided for members of boards and commissions under AS 39.20.180.A public member of the comminee serves until a successor is appointed.An appointment to fill a vacancy among the public members on the committee is for the remainder of the unexpired term. (c)The commissioner of community and regional affairs serves as chair of the committee.The committee may elect other officers as necessary.A majority of the members of the committee constitute a quorum and may exercise the powers of the committee. (d)A meeting by an electronic medium as provided in this subsection has the same legal effectasameeting in person.The comminee may meetandtransact business by an electronic medium if (1)public notice of the time and locations where the meeting will be held by an electronic medium has been given in the same manner as if the meeting were held in a single location; -9-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) owOoHDAWn&|we=weweNYFSESPllotwe=©6OHAABR&|NY--COBRAKSLChapter 18 (2)participants and members of the public in attendance can hear and have the same right to participate in the meeting as if the meeting were conducted in person;and (3)copies of pertinent reference materials,statutes,regulations,and audio-visual materials are reasonably available to participants and to the public. (e)A member of the committee may not vote on a resolution of the committee relating to a lease or contract to be entered into by the department under this chapter if the member is a party to the lease or concract or has a direct ownership or equity interest in a firm,partnership,corporation,or association thar is a party to the contract or lease.When abstaining from voting,the member must disclose the reason for the abstention.4 member who is a member of an electric cooperative that is organized under or subject to AS 10.25 (Electric and Telephone Cooperative Act)may vote on a resolution relating to a contract or lease to which that cooperative is a party.The member shall disclose the cooperative membership at the ime of voting.A resolution of the committee that is approved by a majority of the members present who are not barred from voting under this subsection is a valid action of the commitee for all purposes. . (f)Except for loans from the bulk fuel revolving loan fund (AS 42.45.250), the department shall submit the loans that the department proposes to approve under this chapter to the committee for the committee's review.The department may not enter into a loan for an arnount equal to or greater than $500,000 unless the committee approves the loan or unless the loan has received legislative approval under (g)of this section.The department may not enter into a loan for an amount less than $500,000 for a period of 30 days after submission of the proposal to the committee.Lf,within the 30 days,the committee notifies the department that it intends to review a loan for less than $500,000,the department may not enter into the loan unless it is approved by the committee. (g)The department may not enter into a loan for a major project unless it has legislative approval of the project and the amount.An appropriation for the loan that names the project subject to this subsection constitutes approval under this subsection. Projects subject to legislative approval under this subsection include HCS CSSB 106(FIN).10- omeHtDH&|Bom-pm--2Chapter 18 (1)a project in which the cumulative state monetary involvement, through loans,grants,and bonds,is at least $5,000,000;or (2)a project for which a loan of more than $5,000,000 has been requested. ARTICLE 2.POWER COST EQUALIZATION AND RURAL ELECTRIC CAPITALIZATION. Sec.42.45.100.POWER COST EQUALIZATION AND RURAL ELECTRIC CAPITALIZATION FUND.(a)The power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund is established as a separate fund for the purpose of (1)equalizing power cost per kilowart-hour statewide at a cost close to or equal to the mean of the cost per kilowatt-hour in Anchorage,Fairbanks,and Juneau by paying money from the fund to eligible electric utilities in the state;and (2)to make grants to eligible utilities under AS 42.45.180 to improve the performance of the utility. (b)The fund shall be administered by the department as a fund distinct from the other funds of the department.The fund is composedof (1)money appropriated to provide power cost equalization to eligible electric ualities and to provide grants for utility improvements;and (2)interest earned on those appropriations. (c)The fund is noe a dedicated fund. Sec.42.45.110.ENTITLEMENT TO POWER COST EQUALIZATION.(a) The costs used to calculate the amount of power cost equalization for all electric utilities eligible under AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150 include all allowable costs,except return on equity,used by the Alaska Public Utilities Commission to determine the revenue requirement for electric utilities subject to rate regulation under AS 42.05. The costs used in determining the power cost equalization per kilowart-hour shall exclude any other type of assistance that reduces the customer's costs of power on a kilowatt-hour basis and that is provided to the electric utility within 60 days before the commission determines the power cost equalization per kilowat-houroftheelectric . utiliry.In calculating power cost equalization,the commission may not consider validated costs or kilowart-hour sales associated with a United States Deparment of -11-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) oOoOoWDthme18omOSEoee(--e-|RREoOR=Chapter 18 Defense facility. (b)An eligible electric ucility is entitled to receive power cost equalizarion (1)for sales of power to local community facilities,calculated in the aggregate for each community served by the electric utility,for acrual consumption of not more than 70 kilowatt-hours per month for each resident of the community:the number of community residents shall be determined under AS 29.60.020;and (2)for actual consumption of not more than 700 kilowart-hours per month sold to each customer in all classes served by the electric utility except (A)customers of the utility under (1)of this subsection;and (B)customers that are state or federal offices or state or federal facilities other than public schools. (c)The amount of power cost equalization provided per kilowart-hour under (b)of this section may not exceed 95 percent of the power costs,or the average rate per eligible kilowart-hour sold,whichever is less,as determined by the department. However, (1)during the stare fiscal year that began July 1,1993,the power costs for which power cost equalization were paid to an electric utility were limited to minimum power costs of more than 9.5 cents per kilowatt-hour and less than 52.5 cents per kilowart-hour, (2)during each following state fiscal year,the department shall adjust the power costs for which power cost equalization may be paid to an electric unlity based on the weighted average retail residential rate in Anchorage,Fairbanks,and Juneau;and (3)the power cost equalization per kilowatt-hour may be determined for a utility without historical kilowatt-hour sales data by using kilowart-hours generated. (d)An electric utiliry whose customers receive power cost equalization under AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150 shall set out in its tariff the rates without the power cost equalization and the amount of power cost equalization per kilowatt-hour sold.The rate charged to the customer shall be the difference between the two amounts.Power cost equalization paid under AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150 shall be used to reduce the cost HCS CSSB 106(FIN).«12- afooOmOoNNARmewwONoe-_emteteoOoNAUR&|SNY-COChapter 18 of all power sold to local community facilides,in the aggregate,to the extent of 70 kilowatt-hours per month per resident of the community,and to reduce the cost of the first 700 kilowatt-hours per customer per month for all other classes served by the electric uulity except state and federal offices and state and federal facilities other than public schools. (e)The power cost equalization program shall be administered by the department based on a determination by the department under (a)and (c)of this section of power cost equalization per kilowart-hour for each eligible electric utility. (f)The department may not deny an eligible electric utility power cost equalization because complete cost information is not available.The department shall assist an eligible electric utility that is exempt from rate regulation under AS 42.05 to provide the cost information the department considers necessary to comply with AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150.Only power costs that are supportable may be considered in calculating power cost equalization.Each electric utility is responsible for keeping records that provide the information necessary to comply with AS 42.45.100 - 42.45.150 including records of monthly kalowart-hour sales or generation,monthly fuel balances,fuel purchases,and monthly utility fuel consumption. (g)The department shall determine the cost of fuel for each eligible electric utility using the procedure for approving fuel cost rate adjustments of electric utilides subject to rate regulation under AS 42.05. (h)Each electric utiliry receiving power cost equalization approved by the department shail (1)report monthly to the department within the time and in the form the department requires;and (2)use operational equipment designed to meter individual utilitycustomerpowerconsumptionandtodetermineandrecordtheutility's overall fuel consumption. (i)The department shall review the report required under (h)of this section. After review and approval of the report,the department shall,subject to appropriation, pay to each eligible electric utility an amount equal to the power cost equalization per kilowatt-hour determined under (a)and (c)of this section,multiplied by the number -13-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) ©ONADAnO&|Bem=BBeesbpeseseuwutanonwernebabtdscrtsnv=»©6@OB iAHR&|WN=OCChapter 18 .Of kilowam-hours eligible for power cost equalization that were sold during the preceding month to all customers of the utility under (b)of this section.Payment shall be made by the department within 30 days after receipt from the utility of the report required under (h)of this section.If appropriations are insufficient for payment in full, the amount paid to each electric uulity is reduced on a pro rata basis. Sec.42.45.120.NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS.If an electric utility receives power cost equalizacon under AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150,the utility shall either give to its electric service customers eligible under this program,for each period for which the payment is received, (1)the following notice: NOTICE TO CUSTOMER For the current billing period the utility will be paid under the State of Alaska's power cost equalization program (AS 42.45.100)to assist the utility and its customers in reducing the high cost of generation of electric energy.Your total electrical service cost $...... Less state equalization $...... Your charge $......;OF (2)a notice approved by the department that provides electric service customers the same information provided by the notice in (1)of this section. Sec.42.45.130.COST MINIMIZATION.(a)In order to qualify for power cost equalization,each electric utility shall make every reasonable effort to minimize administrative,operating,and overhead costs,including using the best available technology consistent with sound utility management practices.In reviewing applications for power cost equalization,the department may require the elimination of unnecessary operating expenses.Each eligible electric utility shall cooperate with appropriate state agencies to implement cost-effective energy conservation measures and to plan for and implement feasible alternatives to diesel generation. (b)In this section,"energy conservation measures”include weatherization and other insulating methods,utilization of waste heat,appropriate sizing of new generating equipment,and other programs of the state or federal government intended and HCS CSSB 106(FIN)"14. ooOoNDTH&|NN=YeeeeeeneeSCemNRNAAkaoHReS21 Chapter18 -available for energy conservation. Sec.42.45.140.CUSTOMER PETITIONS.If the department receives a petition requesting power cost equalization,signed by at least 25 percent of the customers of an electric uclity that is subject to rate regulation under AS 42.05 and that has not applied for power cost equalization under AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150,the department shall require the utility to submit a power cost equalization application. Upon a determination of eligibility for power cost equalization,the utility,as a part of its service,shall receive power cost equalization and pass power cost equalization benefits to its customers under AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150. Sec.42.45.150.DEFINITIONS FOR AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150.In AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150, (1)"community facility”means a water and sewer facility,public outdoor lighting,charitable educational facility,or community building whose operations are not paid for by the state,the federal government,or private commercial interests; (2)"eligible electric utility”or "electric utility”means a public, cooperative,or other corporation,company,individual,or association of individuals, and includes the lessees,trustees,or receivers appointed by a court,that (A)owns,operates,manages,or controls a plant or system for the furnishing,by generation,transmission or distribution,of electric service to the public for compensation; (B)during calendar year 1983,had a residential consumption level of power eligible for power cost equalization under former AS 44.83 of less than 7,500 megawatt hours or had a residential consumption level of power eligible for power cost equalization under former AS 44.83 of less than 15,000 megawatt hours if the utility served two or more municipalines or unincorporated communities;and (C)during calendar year 1984,used diesel fired generators to producemorethan75 percent of the electrical consumption of the uality;an _ electric utility that is a subsidiary of another electric utility is an "eligible electric utility”if the operations of the subsidiary,considered separately,meet -15-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) oeChapter 18 the eligibiliry requirements of AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150;if an electric utility did not receive power cost assistance in 1983 but is otherwise eligible for power cost equalization under AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150,the utility is an "eligible electric uality”; (3)"power costs”means costs used in determining power cost equalization under AS 42.45.110(a)and (c). Sec.42.45.160.ADJUSTMENTS TO POWER COST EQUALIZATION.(a) The commission may adjust the power cost equalization per kilowatt-hour,determined under AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150,payable to an elecric utility that is subject to rate regulation under AS 42.05 if the (1)commission has approved a fuel cost rate adjusunent caused by an increase or decrease in the electric utility's cost of fuel; (2)commission has approved a permanent or interim rate increase or decrease thar establishes a higher or lower power cost, (3)authority has discovered,in reviewing the monthly data submitted by the electric utility,discrepancies that require adjustment of the power cost equalization;or ) (4)authority determines that appropriations are insufficient to finance full payments to eligible electric utilites. (b)An electric utility that is eligible to receive power cost equalization under this section and that receives power cost equalization per kilowatt-hour approved by the department shall report monthly to the department within the time and in the form the department requires.An electric utility shall report (1)the power cost equalization per kilowart-hour approved by the deparment, (2)the total kilowatt-hours sold to each class of customer during the preceding month; (3)the total kilowatt-hours eligible for power cost equalization under this section sold to each class of customer during the preceding month,. (4)the total kilowatt-hours generated during the preceding month,if available;| HCS CSSB 106(FIN)-16- ooOoNDAmewwNHomi=eeenYoonNAUR&@|NW=©20 Chapter 18 ; (5)any department approved amendments to the schedule of rates in effect during the preceding month;and (6)an increaseordecrease in the current unit price of fuel from the base price used by the department in determining power costs if the change is expected to result in a subsequent power cost equalization adjustment. (c)The provisions of AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150 relating to the determination of the amount of power cost equalization and payment of the equalization assistance apply to equalization assistance under this section. Sec.42.45.170.EQUALIZATION ASSISTANCE TO UNREGULATED UTILITIES.(a)An electric unility that is not subject to rate regulation by the Alaska Public Unilities Commission under AS 42.05 may receive power cost equalization if the utility is otherwise eligible for equalization assistance under AS 42.45.100 - 42.45.150 and if the utility (1)files with the department financial data necessary to determine the power cost equalization per ilowan-hour as prescribed by the department and thar is in compliance with AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150, (2)reports monthly to the department,within the ame and in the form required,the information required in (b)of this section; (3)sets rates (A)that consider the power cost equalization provided under AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150 by suberacting from its revenue requirements for electric services the power cost equalization per kilowart-hour that it is eligible to receive;and (B)under which the power cost equalization provided in AS 42.45.060 -42.45.110 is applied as a credit only against the cost of kilowart-hours eligible for equalization assistance under AS 42.45.100 - 42.45.150 that are consumed by each customer in any month; (4)allows audits that the department determines are necessary to ensure compliance with this section;and (5)furnishes its electric service customers eligible under this program a notice as specified in AS 42.45.120. -17-HCS CSSB 10(FIN) woBNDRARhewwNm-leesAu&|YnReeOChapter 18 (b)An electric utility that is eligible to receive power cos:equalization under this section shall report in accordance with (a)(2)of this section (1)the power cost equalization per kilowant-hour approved by the department; ) (2)the total kilowart-hours sold to each class of customer during the preceding month; (3)the total kilowart-hours eligible for power cost equalization under this section sold to each class of customer during the preceding month: (4)the total kilowatt-hours generated during the preceding month.if available; (5)any amendments to the schedule of rates in effect during the preceding month;and (6)an increase or decrease in the current unit price of fuel from the base price used by the department in determining power costs if the change is expected to result in a subsequent equalization assistance level adjustment. (c)An electric utility that is eligible to receive power cost equalization under this section may have its power cost equalization per kilowart-hour determinacon changed by the department if the department (1)has verified an increase or decrease in the electric udlity's cost of fuel; (2)has verified an increase in rates based on an increase in costs: (3)has discovered,in reviewing the monthly data submitted by the electric utility,discrepancies that require adjustment of the power cost equalization:or (4)determines that appropriations are insufficient to finance full payments to eligible electric utilities. (d)The provisions of AS 42.45.100 -42.45.150 relating to the determinacon of the amount of power cost equalization and payment of the equalization assistance apply to equalization assistance under this section. | (e)An application for power cost equalization by an electric unity that is eligible to receive power cost under this section does not extend the jurisdiction of the Alaska Public Utilities Commission beyond that established by AS 42.05. HCS CSSB 106(FIN)-18- | | | [ I l I i oenmenxAUW&|CVweCellneAA&|SWY=©SSSRBNERPEORSFSSSChapter18 Sec.42.45.180.GRANTS FOR UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS.(a)The department may make a grant from the fund for an eligible usility for a small power project that will reduce the cost of generating or Wansmitting power to the customers of the utility.The amount of the grant may not exceed 75 percent of the cost of the project.The deparument may not make a grant under this section unless the eligible utiliry has secured financing for 25 percent of the cost of the project from a source other than the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund,as provided under (c)of this secuon. (b)The department may not allocate more than three percent of the balance in the fund to grants under this section in a fiscal year. (c)Im determining whether an eligible uclity has secured financing for 25 percentofthecostofthe project from a source other than the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund,the department shall accept solicited and unsolicited proposals for third party financing or for a joint venture between the uclity and an entity from the private sector provided that the private sector participant has (1)a valid state business license; (2)a resolusion or leer of agreement executed by the eligible uality agreeing to participation by the private sector participant, (3)a business plan that illustrates how the proposed project will reduce the cost of generating or transmitting power to the customers of the utility. (d)In this section, (1)"eligible utiliry”has the meaning given in AS 42.45.150, (2)"project”includes (A)power generation syssems; (B)transmission systems, (C)distribution systems; (D)metering systems, (E)energy store systems; (F)energy conservation programs;and (G)bulk fuel storage facilities; (3)"small power project”means a new or modified project that will -19-HCS CSSB 106(F LN) oonAHhkkwwHe -_-poet=©Chapter 18 either generate,store,or conserve no more than 1.5 megawatts of power or provide a metering system,transmission system,distribution system,or bulk fuel storage facility that has an estimated cost of less than $3,000,000. Sec.42.45.190.DEFINITION FOR AS 42.45.100 -42.45.190.In AS 42.45.100 -42.45.190,"fund”means the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund established under AS 42.45.100. ARTICLE 3.ELECTRICAL SERVICE EXTENSION FUND. Sec.42.45.200.ELECTRICAL SERVICE EXTENSION FUND ESTABLISHED.(a)The electrical service extension fund is established as a separate fund in the deparmment.The fund consists only of money appropriated to it by the legislature. (b)The department may make grants from the electrical service extension fund to certificated electric utilites and to electric utilities exempt from certification under AS 42.05.711,as a first priority,to pay for costs of site preparation and construction for the extension of electrical service to private residences and small businesses not currently served by an electric utiliry and,as a second priority,for making improvements to existing udlides.The amount of a grant made under this section may not exceed 60 percent of the total cost of construction of the project.The costs considered in making a grant may not include costs of planni-:.feasibility studies,or design. (c)An electric utility that has received a grant under this section may charge a connection fee for initial connection to the electrical service made available because of the construction.The connection fee for each residential or commercial structure shall conform to the line extension policy of the utility. , (d)The department shall adopt regulations under AS 44.62 (Administranve Procedure Act)to implement this section. (e)In this section,"certificated”means holding a certficate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Alaska Public Utilities Commission under AS 42.05. ARTICLE 4.BULK FUEL REVOLVING LOAN FUND. Sec.42.45.250.BULK FUEL REVOLVING LOAN FUND.(a)The bulk fuel HCS CSSB 106(FIN)-20- ooOoNDHR&&thomeeee©OBIAUw&WN=COChapter 18 tevolving loan fund is established in the deparmnent to assist communities in purchasing bulk fuel.A community,or a private individual who has writen endorsement from the governing body of the community,is eligible for a loan from the bulk fuel revolving loan fund for a bulk fuel purchase. (b)Money in the fund may be used by the legislarure to make appropriations for costs of administering this section. (c)The foreclosure expense account is established as a special account within the bulk fuel revolving loan fund.This account is established as a reserve from fund equity. (d)The department may spend money credited to the foreclosure expense account when necessary to protect the state's security interest in collateral on loans made under this section or to defray expenses incurred during foreclosure proceedings after a default by an obligor.; (e)Loans made from the bulk fuel revolving loan fund to one borrower in any fiscal year are not subject to AS 42.45.060 and (1)may not exceed $100,000; (2)shall be repaid in one year or less;and (3)may not exceed 90 percent of the wholesale price of the fuel purchased. (f)Interest may be charged on a loan made from the bulk fuel revolving loan fund.Interest shall be charged on a loan at a rate equal to the percentage of the average weekly yield of municipal bonds for the 12 months preceding the date of the loan,as determined by the department from municipal bond yield rates reported in the 30-year revenue index of the Weekly Bond Buyer.However,if the department finds that a community cannot afford to repay a portion of interest on a loan,and makes 2 determination in writing,the department may reduce or eliminate the interest rate applicable to the loan. (g)Repayments of the principal,the interest,and the money chargeable to principal or interest that is collected through liquidation by foreclosure or other process on a loan made under this section shal]be paid into the bulk fuel revolving loan fund. The fund is noc a dedicated fund. -21-HCS CSSB 106(FTN) 7 eeoonHAUW&|WWw=SneeeeeeeyoweAHR&|SNY&O&Chapter 18 (h)The department may conrract for the administration of the bulk fuel loan program established in this section. (i)The deparmment shall dispose of property acquired through default or foreclosure of a loan made under this section.Disposal shall be made in a manner that serves the best interests of the state,and may include the amortization of payments over a period of years. (j)The department may adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section,including regulations to establish reasonable fees for services provided and charges for collecting the fees. (k)The department may collect the fees and collection charges established under (i)of this section and shall deposit the money in the general fund. (1)In this section, (1)"bulk fuel storage facility”means a storage tank capable of holding at least 10,000 gallons of petroleum fuel;and (2)"community”means an organized municipality or an unincorporated village that is a social unit,with a population of less than 2,000 people. ARTICLE 5.JOINT ACTION AGENCIES. Sec.42.45.3300.JOINT ACTION AGENCIES.Two or more public utilities may form a joint acdon agency for the purpose of participation in the design, construction,operation,and maintenance of a generating or transmission facility and to secure financing for carrying out the design,construction,operation,and maintenance of the facility.A joint action agency may request the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue revenue bonds for projects of the agency. A joint action agency has the powers of a public utility under AS 42.05. ARTICLE 6.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. Sec.42.45.400.ASSISTANCE TO RURAL UTILITIES.The department shall provide technical assistance to rural utilities including catastrophe prevention programs and other training programs for utility projects.The departmentshallproviderural utilities with the technical assistance and training that the utilities need to improve the efficiency,safety,and reliability of their power systems and to prevent emergency situations from developing.At a minimum,the assistance and training must include HCS CSSB 106(FIN)22. a?©Oo4DAmeOhoneRPEoeveesescautwansaoresChapter 18 informanon on (1)reduci-z distribution line losses; (2)installanon of generators that are more fuel efficient, (3)preventative maintenance programs; (4)safety inspections; (5)installing and maintaining waste heat systems; (6)improved metering systems; (7)improved management and administracon;and (8)coordinating regional activides,including circuit rider maintenance programs. (b)In providing rural utilities with technical assistance and training,the department shall give priority to contracting with the private sector for these services. Sec.42.45.410.RELATIONSHIP WITH PRIVATE SECTOR.The department shall,to the maximum extent feasible,carry out its powers and duties under this chapter by entering into contracts with appropriate entities in the private sector. ARTICLE 7.GENERAL PROVISIONS. Sec.42.45.990.DEFINITIONS.In this chapeer,unless the context otherwise requires, (1)"department”means the Department of Community and Regional Affairs; (2)"feasibility study” (A)means a study conducted to establish the economic and environmental practicality of completing a proposed power project, (B)includes engineering and design work to meet the requirements for submission of a license application for a proposednew project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; (3)"power”includes electrical energy generated,distributed,bought, or sold for lighting,heating,power,and every other useful purpose; (4)"power project”or "project”means a plant,works,system,or faciliry,together with related or necessary facilities and appurtenances,including a divided or undivided interest in or a right to the capacity of a power project or project, -23-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) Ooeo4SDAR&YYeeeeeeeeeyonAwbhYNOO19 Chapter 18 that is used or is useful for the purpose of (A)electrical or thermal energy production other than nuclear energy producnon; (B)waste energy utilization and energy conservation;or (C)tansmission,purchase,sale,exchange,and interchange of electrical or thermal energy,including district heating or interties; (5)"reconnaissance study”means a study conducted to assess the present and future electrical and thermal energy needs of an area *Sec.6.AS 44.47.050(a)is amended to read: (a)The department may (1)advise and assist local governments; (2)serve as staff for the Local Boundary Commission; (3)conduct studies and carry out experimental and pilot projects for the purpose of developing solutions to community and regional problems; (4)promote cooperative solutions to problems affecting more than one community or region,including joint service agreements,regional compacts,and other forms of cooperation; (5)serve as a clearinghouse for information useful in solution of community and regional problems,and channel to the appropriate authority requests for information and services; (6)advise and assist community and regional governments on matters of finance,including but not limited to bond marketing and procurement of federal funds; (7)prepare suggested guidelines relating to the content of notice of bond sale advertisements,prospectuses,and other bonding matters issued by local governments; (8)administer state funds appropriated for the benefit of unorganized regions within the state,allowing for maximum participation by local advisory councils and similar bodies; { F (9)carry out those administrative functions in the unorganized borough ( thar the legislamre may prescribe; HCS CSSB 106(FIN)-24- a?oooNAHRB&B|NWmmOyFEcallcaleovpuantawaG=zsRPeogeCkapter 18 -(10)study existing and proposed laws and stase activities that affect community and regional affairs and submit to the governor recommended changes in those laws and activices; (11)coordinate activities of the state that affect community and -regional affairs; (12)assist in the development of new communities and serve as the agent of the state for purposes of participation in federal programs relating to new communities; (13)supervise planning,management,and other activities required for local eligibility for financial aid under those federal and state programs that [WHICH] provide assistance to community and regional govetnments; (14)administer state and,as appropriate,federal programs for revenue sharing,grants,and other forms of financial assistance to community and regional governments; (15)provide staff assistance,as requested,to the Rural Affairs Commission; (16)apply for,receive,and use funds from federal and other sources, public or private,for use in carrying out the powers and duties of the department; (17)request and utilize the resources of other agencies of state government in carrying out the purposes of this chapter to the extent such utilization is more efficient than maintaining departmental staff,reimbursing the other agencies when appropriate; (18)[REPEALED (19)]advise and assist municipalities on procedures of assessment, valuation,and taxation,and notify municipalities of major errors in those procedures; (19)_carry out the powers and duties assigned it under AS 42.45; (20)carry out other functions and duties,consistent with law,necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purpose of this chapter. *Sec.7.AS 44.83.030 is repealed and reenacted w read: Sec.44.83.030.MEMBERSHIP OF THE AUTHORITY.The directors of the Alaska Energy Authority are the members of the Alaska Industrial Development and -25-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) woco4HDHoh&we-=©12 Chapter 18 Export Authority. *Sec.&AS 44.83.040(a)is amended to read: (a)The chair_and vice-chair of the Alaska Industrial Development _and Export Authority shall_serve as officers of the Alaska Energy Authority (DIRECTORS SHALL ELECT ONE OF THEIR NUMBER AS CHAIRMAN AND MAY ELECT OTHER OFFICERS THEY DETERMINE DESIRABLE].The powers of the Alaska Energy Authority [AUTHORITY]are vested in the directors,and three [FOUR]directors of the authority constimte a quorum.Action may be taken and mouons and resolutions adopted by the Alaska Energy Authority [AUTHORITY]at a meeting by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors.The directors of the Alaska Energy Authority [AUTHORITY]serve without compensation,but they shall receive the same travel pay and per diem as provided by law for board members n AS 39.20.1 *Sec.9.AS 44.83.070 is arnended to read: Sec.44.83.070.PURPOSE OF THE AUTHORITY.The purpose of the authority is to promote,develop,and advance the general prosperity and economic welfare of the people of the state by providing a means of (CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING,]financing and operating power projects and facilities that recover and use waste energy. *Sec.10.AS 44.83.080 is amendedtoread: Sec.44.83.080.POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY.In furtherance of its Corporate purposes,the authority has the following powers in addition to its other powers: (1)to sue and be sued; (2)to have a seal and alter it at pleasure; (3)to make and alter bylaws for its organization and internal management, (4)to adopt regulations governing the exercise of its corporate powers; (S$)tw (ACQUIRE,WHETHER BY CONSTRUCTION,PURCHASE, GIFT OR LEASE,AND TO]improve,equip,operate,and maintain power projects; (6)to issue bonds to carry out any of its corporate purposes and HCS CSSB 106(FIN).-26- Chapter 18 powers,including {THE ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION OF A PROJECT TO BE OWNED OR LEASED,AS LESSOR OR LESSEE,BY THE AUTHORITY,OR BY ANOTHER PERSON,OR THE ACQUISITION OF ANY INTEREST IN A PROJECT OR ANY RIGHT TO CAPACITY OF A PROJECT,]the establishment or increase of reserves to secure or to pay the bonds or interest on them,and the payment of all other costs or expenses of the authority incident to and necessary or convenient to Carry out its corporate purposes and powers; (7)to sell,lease as lessor or lessee,exchange,donate,convey,or encumber in any manner by mortgage or by creation of any other security interest,real or personal property owned by it,or in which it has an interest,when,in the judgment of the authority,the accon is in furtherance of its corporate purposes; (8)to accept gifts,grants,or loans from,and enter into contracts or other transactions regarding them,with any person; (9)tw deposit or invest its funds,subject to agreements with bondhoiders; (10)to enter into contracts with the United States or any person and. subject to the laws of the United States and subject to concurrence of the legislature, with a foreign country or its agencies,for the financing,(CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION,]operation,and maintenance of all or any part of a power project, either inside or outside the state,and for the sale or wansmission of power from a project or any right to the capacity of it or for the security of any bonds of the authority issuedortobeissued for the project; (11)10 enter into contracts with any person and with the United States, and,subject to the laws of the United States and subject to the concurrence of the legislature,with a foreign country or its agencies for the purchase,sale,exchange, transmission,or use of power from a project,or any right to the capacity of it; (12)to apply to the appropriate agencies of the state,the United States, and to a foreign country and any other proper agency for the permits,licenses,or approvals as may be necessary,and to [CONSTRUCT,]maintain and operate power. _projects in accordance with the licenses or permits,and to obtain,hold,and use the licenses and permits in the same manner as any other person or operating unit; -27-HCS CSSB 106(FLN) af©coNAnH&&™&BHomChapter 18 (13)(TO PERFORM RECONNAISSANCE STUDES,FEASIBILITY STUDIES,AND ENGINEERING AND DESIGN WITH RESPECT TO POWER PROJECTS; (14)]to enter into contracts or agreements with respect to the exercise of any of its powers,and do all things necessary or convenient to carry out its .corporate purposes and exercise the powers granted in this chapter, (14)[((15)TO EXERCISE THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS 09.55.240 -09.55.460; (16)}]to recommend to the legislature (A)(THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A POWER PROJECT IF THE AUTHORITY FIRST DETERMINES THAT THE PROJECT CANNOT BE FINANCED BY REVENUE BONDS OF THE AUTHORITY AT REASONABLE RATES OF INTEREST; (B))the pledge of the credit of the state to guarantee repayment of all or any portion of revenue bonds issued to assist in construction of power projects; (B)((C)]_an appropriationfromthegeneralfund (i)for debt service on bonds or other project purposes; (ii)to reduce the amount of debt financing for the project, {(D)AN APPROPRIATION TO THE POWER PROJECT FUND FOR A POWER PROJECT; (E)REPEALED (F)DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT UNDER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS WITH OTHER ENTITIES USING LEVERAGED LEASES OR OTHER FINANCING METHODS; _ (G)AN APPROPRIATION FOR A POWER PROJECT ACQUIRED OR CONSTRUCTED UNDER AS 44.83.380 -44.83.425 (ENERGY PROGRAM FOR ALASKA)). HCS CSSB 106(FIN)-28- a Chapter18 ®Sec.11.AS 44.83.090(a)is amended to read: (a)The authority shall,in addition to the other methods that [WHICH]it may find advantageous,provide a method by which municipal electric,rural electric, cooperanive electric,or private electric utlides and regional electric authorities,of other persons authorized by law to engage in the discribution of electriciry may secure a reasonable share of the power generated by a project,or any interest in a project,or for any right to the power and shall sell the power or cause the power to be sold at the lowest reasonable prices that [WHICH]cover the full cost of the electricity or services,including capital and operating costs,debt coverage as considered appropriate by the authority,and other charges that may be authorized by this chapter.Except for a contract or lease entered into under former AS 44.83.380 -44.83.425,a contract or lease for the sale,transmission,and distribution of power generated by a project or any right to the capacity of it shall provide: (1)for payment of all operating and maintenance expenses of a project and costs of renewals,replacements,and improvements of ir, (2)for interest on and amortization charges sufficient to retire bonds of the authority issued for the project and reserves for them,plus a debt service coverage factor as may be determined by the authority to be necessary for the marketability of its bonds; |(3)for monitoring of the project by the authority or its agents; (4)for full and complete disclosure to the authority of all factors of costs in the transmission and distribution of power,so that rates to any persons may be fixed initially in the contract or lease and may be adjusted from time to time on the basis of true cost data; (5)for periodic revisions of the service and rates to persons on the basis of accurate cost data obtained by the accounting methods and systems approved by the directors and in furtherance and effectuarion of the policy declared in this chapter, (6)for the cancellation and termination of a contract or lease upon violation of its terms by any person; (7)for security for performance as the authority may consider -29-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) ooOoNHNDHAReh|]We=eeee-eyoMOoYARkhehomOO21 Chapter 18 practicable and advisable,including provisions assuring the continuance of the distibudon and cansmission of power generated by a project and the use of its facilines for these purposes;and (8)other terms not inconsistent with the provisions and policy of thischapterastheauthontymayconsideradvisable. *Sec.12.AS 44.83.110(b)is amended to read: (b)Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter,the cust indenture, trust agreement,secured loan agreement,or other insument or the resolution constituang a contract with bondholders shall contain a covenant by the authority that ic will at all times mainuain rates,fees,or charges sufficient to pay,and that a contract entered into by the authority for the sale,transmission,or distribution of power shall contain rates,fees,or charges sufficient to pay the costs of operation and maintenance of the project,the principal of and interest on bonds issued under the trust agreement as the same severally become due and payable,to provide for debt service coverage as considered necessary by the authority for the marketing of its bonds and to provide for renewals,replacements,and improvements of the project,and to maintain reserves required by the terms of the trust agreement.This subsection does not require a covenant that varies from a covenant entered into in accordance with the provisions of former AS 44.83.380 -44.83.425. *Sec.13.AS 44.83.382(a)is amended to read: (a)A power development fund is established in the Alaska Energy Authority to carry out the purposes of former AS 44.83.380 -44.33.425. *Sec.14.AS 44.83.384(a)is amended to read: (a)The fund may be used by the authority to provide money for (1)[RECONNAISSANCE AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND POWER PROJECT FINANCE PLANS PREPARED UNDER AS 44.83.177 - 44.83.181; (2)THE COST OF A POWER PROJECT,INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COSTS OF ACQUIRING NECESSARY LICENSES,PREPARING ENGINEERING DESIGNS,OBTAINING LAND,AND CONSTRUCTING THE POWER PROJECT; HCS CSSB 106(FIN)-30- ©oOo2DHmH&&&meentcolcualcantcontonoNAAWkhweNRmeOo19 twc-Chapter 18 (3)}the defeasance of bonds,or the payment of debt service on loans for or on an issue of bonds sold in connection with a power project constructedor acquired before the effective date of this section; (2)[(4)]the cost of operating and maintaining power projects constructed or acquired before the effective date of this section;and (3)[(5)]debt service on power projects constructed or acquired before the effective date of this section. *Sec.1§.AS 44.83.388(a)is amended to read: (a)The authority shall maintain records of power project allocations from the fund for each power project (1)approved in accordance with former AS 44.83.185;and (2)for which an allocation is made from an appropriation made by the legislature without specifying an appropriation to a project. ®Sec.16.AS 44.83.396(a)is amended to read: (a)A power project that was [IS]acquired or constructedaspartofthe former energy program for Alaska is owned,and shall be administered,by the authority. *Sec.17.AS 44.83.398(a)is amended to read: (a)The authority shall sell power produced from power projects acquired or constructed under the former energy program for Alaska.For purposesofthissection, Tyee Lake,Swan Lake,Solomon Gulch,and Terror Lake hydroelectric facilities are consideredtobeonepowerproject.This power project is referred to as the inicial project. *Sec.18.AS 44.83.398(f)is amended to read: (f)The provisions of (b)of this section do not apply to an intertie thar is authorized as a separate project under former AS 44.83.380.The authority shall establish and maintain separate power rate schedules applicable to each intertie that it has acquired or constructed as a separate power project under the energy program for Alaska.The power rate schedules shall produce sufficient revenve from utilities connected by the intertie to pay (1)operation,maintenance,and equipment replacement costsofthe intertie;(2)debe service of the intertie;and (3)safety inspections and -31-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) oeowOoDRUH&&NHomeeeeeeeeeeeeAew&WSWN--&18 Chapter 18 -investigations of the intertie by the authority.If the authority determines that an interue has ceased to function as a separate project and has become a part of one or more other power projects as a Wansmission line,the power rate schedules established under this subsection shall be terminated and a wholesale power rate applicable to the former intertie shall be calculated under (b)of this section for the project or projects of which it has become a part *Sec.19.AS 44.83.510(a)is amended to read: (a)[THE AUTHORITY MAY BORROW FROM THE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A POWER PROJECT ACQUIRED OR CONSTRUCTED BY THE AUTHORITY UNDER THE ENERGY PROGRAM FOR ALASKA (AS 44.83.380 -44.83.425).]Repayment of a loan from the former_power development revolving loan fund must be made with the proceeds from the sale of power from projects in the former energy program for Alaska.Except as provided in AS 44.33.398(i),the payments required to be made by the authority on a loan from the fund constitute debt service for the purpose of calculating the wholesale power rate in AS 44.83.398(b)(1). *Sec.20.AS 44.83.530 is amended to read: Sec.44.83.530.DEFINITIONS.In AS 44.83.500 -44.83.530, (1)"fund"means the former power development revoiving loan fund: and (2)"power project”means a project acquired or constructed under the former energy program for Alaska,AS 44.83.380 -44.83.425. *Sec.21.AS 44.83.93Qa)is amended to read: (a)When a project is operated by the authority,the authority shall enter into one or more contracts for the sale of electrical power,energy,transmission capacity. or service from the project.Unless the contract is entered into under former AS 44.83.380 -44.83.425,a contract entered into under this section must meet all requirements of AS 44.83.090. *Sec.22.AS 44.83.990(3)is amended to read: (3)"feasibility study” (A)means a study conducted for the purpose of establishing the HCS CSSB 106(FIN)"32. oofeNAHM&|NYoeana|wae|WN-CO16 BRRRREOR=$8Chapter 18 economic and environmental practicality of completing a proposed power project under former AS 44.83.181; (B)includes engineering and design work t meet the requirements for submission of a license application for a proposed new project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; *Sec.23.AS 44.83.105(d)is amended to read: (d)The chairman of the authority shall annually,no later than January 2, cerufy in writing to the governor and the legislature the amount,if any,required to restore a capital reserve fund to the capital reserve fund requirement.The legislature may appropriate to the authority the amount certified by the chairman of the authority. The authority shall deposit the amounts appropriated under this subsection during a fiscal yearin the proper capital reserve fund.Nothing in this section creates a debt orliabilityofthestate.In this subsection,"capital reserve fund”means a capital reserve fund that (1)is created under this section on or before January 1,1989;[,OR] (2)secures refunding bonds if the refunding bonds are issued to refund bonds that are secured by a capital reserve fund created under this section on or before January 1,1989;o¢ afl ff t this section *Sec.24.AS 44.88.155(d)is amended to read: (d)A loan participation purchased by the authority with assets of the enterprise development account or with proceeds of bonds secured by assets of the enterprise development account (1)mmy not exceed $10,000,000;however,in the case of 9 loan (2)may not be purchasedunless (A)the project applicant is not,or,if the applicant is nota | single proprietorship,all members of the business enterprise or enterprises constituting the project applicant are not,in default on another loan made by -33-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) ee©OoNDHRBhWSWe=Seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee)(-ee-e- -|SBRBHRRRRERE31 Chapter 18 -the state or by a public corporation of the state:and (B)at least 20 percent of the principal amount of the loan is retained by the loan originator, (3)may not be purchased if the loan to be purchased exceeds the cost of the project or 75 percent of the appraised value of the project,whichever is less, unless the amount of the loan in excess of this limit is federally insured or guaranteed or is insured by a qualified mortgage insurance company; (4)may not be purchased if the participation in the loan to be purchased is for a term longer than three-quarters of the authority's estimate of the life of the project or 25 years from the date the loan is made,whichever is earlier, however,in the case of a loan participation for_a power transmission intertie,the term may not be longer than 50 years from the date the loan is made; (5)may be made only if the participation in the loan tw be purchased contains amortization provisions,the amortization provisions (A)must be complete and satisfactory to the authority and require periodic payments by the borrower, (B)may allow the loan originator to amortize the poruon of the loan retained by the loan originator using a shorter amortization schedule than the amortization schedule for the portion of the loan held by the authority if (i)in the authority's opinion,the project financed can support the increased debt service;and (ii)the accelerated amortization schedule is required to induce the originator to make the loan; (6)may be made only if the participation in the loan wo be purchased is in the form and contains the terms and provisions with respect to insurance,repairs, alterations,payment of taxes and assessments,default reserves,delinquency charges, default remedies,acceleration of maturity,secondary liens,and other matters the authority prescribes;and (7)may be made only if the participation in the loan to be purchased is secured as to repayment by a mortgage or other security instrument in the manner the authority determines is feasible to assure timely repayment under a loan agreement HCS CSSB 106(FIN)eve ieSSy--pe-=©12 Chapter 18 _entered into with the borrower. *Sec.25.AS 44.88.155(g)is amended to read: (g)Notwithstanding any other provision of this section,the authority may waive or modify the requirements of this section as it considers appropriate and prudent in order to finance a project if the authority intends to own the project gcin order to finance 2 power transmission intertie project. *Sec.26.AS 44.88.900(10)is amended to read: (10)"project”means (A)a plant or facility used or intended for use in connection with making,processing,preparing,transporting,or producing in any manner, goods,products,or substances of any kind or nature or in connection with developing or udlizing a natural resource,or extracting,smelting,transporting, converting,assembling,or producing in any manner,minerals,raw materials, chemicals,compounds,alloys,fibers,commodities and materials,products,or substances of any kind or nanure; (B)a plant or facility used or intended for use in connection with a business enterprise;a (C)commercial activity by a small enterprise; (D)a plant or facility demonstrating technological advancesof new methods and procedures and prototype commercial applications for the exploration,development,production,transportation,conversion,and use of energy resources; (E)infrastructure for a new tourism destination facility or for the expansion of a tourism destination facility; *Sec.28.AS 39.50.200(b)(46);AS 44.83.010,44.83.105,44.83.162,44.83.163,44.83.164, 44.83.165,44.83.170,44.83.17,44.83.179,44.83.181,44.83.183,44.83.185,44.83.187, 44.83.189,44.83.300,44.83.310,44.83.320,44.83.325,44.83.330,44.83.340,44.83.350, -35-HCS CSSB 106(FLN) oOoOoNSDUH&|hwoa-_-=_OlOlletlopt©OeNRAH&wDNH=COChapter 18 44.33.360,+4.83.361,44.83.363,44.83.370,44.83.380,44.83.384(b),44.83.384(c),44.83.390, 44.83.392,44.83.400,44.83.410,+4.83.500,44.83.510(b),44.83.520,44.83.600,44.83.605. 44.83.610,44.83.615,44.83.620,44.83.625,44.83.630,44.83.650,44.83.990(8),and 44.33.9909)are repealed. *Sec.29.The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority may issue bonds to finance the acquisidon,design,and construction of a power transmission intertie of at least 138 kilovolts between Healy and Fairbanks and owned,for the benefit of all of the utilities participating in the intertie,by Golden Valley Electric Association,Inc.The principal amount of the bonds may not exceed $60,000,000. *Sec.30.The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority may issue bonds to finance the acquisition,design,and construction of a power transmission intertie of at least 138 kilovolts between Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula to be owned,for the benefit of all of the utilities participating in the interties,by Chugach Electric Association,Inc.The principal amount of the bonds may not exceed $60,000,000. *Sec.31.The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority may issue bonds to finance the acquisition,design,and construction of a power transmission intertie of at least 115 kilovolts berween the Swan Lake and Tyee Lake hydroelectric projects and owned,for the benefit of all of the utilines participating in the intertie,by Ketchikan Public Utilities.The principal amount of the bonds may not exceed $40,000,000. ©Sec.32.The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority may issue bonds to finance the acquisition,design,and construction of a power transmission intertie of ar least 138 kilovolts between Sutton and Glennallen and owned,for the benefit of all of the utilities participating in the intertie,by Copper Valley Electric Association.The principal amount of the bonds may not exceed $25,000,000. *Sec.33.APPLICABILITY.The repeal of statutes by sec.28 of this Act does not affect existing bonds or actions that have been taken under the repealed provisions. *Sec.34.TRANSITION.All litigation,hearings,investigations,and other proceedings pending under a law amended or repealed by this Act,or in connection with functions transferred by this Act,continue in effect and may be continued and completed by the Alaska Energy Authority or the Department of Community and Regional Affairs,as appropriate, notwithstanding a transfer or amendment or repeal provided for in this Act.Cemtficates, HCS CSSB 106(FLN)-36- oeNHDAW&&&=-_-_-elelelellelwoOYAHN&ww=OSChapter 18 orders;and regulations issued or adopted under authoriry of a law amended or repealed by this Act remain in effect for the term issued,or unal revoked,vacated,or otherwise modified under the provisions of this Act.All conaacts,rights,liabilides,bonds,notes,or other obligations created by or under a law amended or repealed by this Act,and in effect on the effective date of this Act remain in effect notwithstanding this Act's taking effect.The Department of Community and Regional Affairs shall assume,for those programs and projects transferred to it,the licenses,conmacts,rights,liabilides,notes,or other obligations of the former Alaska Energy Authority with the same limitations and provisions as under a license, contract,ght.liability,note,or other obligation of the former Alaska Energy Authority.Real property,records,equipment,and other property of the Alaska Energy Authority related to the programs and projects transferred to the department shall be transferred to the Department of Community and Regional Affairs. *Sec.3§.TRANSITIONAL PROVISION CONCERNING EMPLOYEES OF THE ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY.When the Department of Community and Regional Affairs determines that conanued employment of certain employees of the Alaska Energy Authority is necessary to continue uninterrupted service to programs,facilities,and power projects formerly owned by the Alaska Energy Authority that have been transferred to the department under this Act,the department may continue the employment of those employees. *Sec.36.INITIAL TERMS OF LOAN COMMITTEE.Notwithstanding AS 42.45.06X(b), enacted by sec.5 of this Act,the initial terms of two of the public members of the loan commnittee established under AS 42.45.060 shall be for rwo years.The remaining two public members shall serve four-year terms as provided in AS 42.45.060. *Sec.37.CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE SECTOR.The Alaska Energy Authority shail, to the maximum extent feasible,enter into contracts with public utilities and other endnes to carry out its duties with respect to the maintenance and operation of power projects owned -by the Alaska Energy Authority. *Sec.38.ORDERLY TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS.(a)Notwithstanding the effective date of this Act,the governor,the Department of Community and Regional Affairs,the Alaska Energy Authority,and the office of management and budget shall implement this Act in an - orderly fashion.The transfer of rural programs operated by the Alaska Energy Authority to the Department of Community and Regional Affairs must be completed no later than -37-HCS CSSB 106(FIN) omen sHAWA&Chapter 18 December 31,1993.Until a program is transferred under this section,the Alaska Energy Authority may continue to administer that program under the former provisions of AS 44.83, notwithstanding the repeal of provisions of AS 44.83 in sec.28 of this Act. (b)The Alaska Energy Authority shall assist the members of the Alaska Indusmial Development and Export Authority to prepare for the powers and duties granted to them under this Act *Sec.39.In accordance with AS 01.10.030,if a provision of this Act,or the application of a provision of this Act to a person or circumstance,is held invalid,the remainder of this Act and the application to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. HCS CSSB 106(FIN)-38- oe toy Me Divegh-fn Pod Lowy Fond=fh cls_4eS-S34... oo _|%ffaOt'MyDinprownnstsi.<500k oe:ona Conse.vebre,Pr.._ ri1 fee -_a ee | rt al if odi i os a4 wpe oe _ i |'P| i q | a wi ee a _- tot ay ' 1] ii 1 ,ot | on 1 t itiLd __ ri idweete ___wee _ ty id io_aep _a _ee ee _ lj a -4+a -__ it _-_-4 -___-__ rtt ty i 1 'It 1!fl CONSERVA?,ons ON pysRo,&omSTATELoANProjectsInformationBrief"GgaiyyweeaeS WashinGron The Washington State Energy Office Loan Program provides relatively low-interest loans for energy efficiency measures and technical studies related to measures (including independent studies of design projects.)Such loans are paid upon installation and inspection of projects.For more information contact Francis Sheridan,Washington State Energy Office,809 Legion Way SE,FA-11, Olympia,Washington 98504-1211,(206) 956-2112. The FLEXFUND uses a school district's borrowing authority to secure private funds for energy-efficiency measures and technical studies,if included in the cost of energy conservation measures.The client costs include interest and bond counsel fees.The benefit to clients is that FLEXFUND minimizes up-front cash outlay. Interest rates are relatively low,and the application process is simple.For more information contact Shawn Akacich,Municipal Finance Officer, Public Finance Department,U.S.Bank,1415 Fifth Avenue,7th Floor,Seattle,Washington 98101,(800)552-7138 or (206)340-8041. WISCONSIN The relationship between the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA)and the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company is an example ofa state agency and a financial institution working together to make tax-free bonds available for the purpose of financing capital improvements.This program allows Wisconsin health care and educational institutions to borrow funds on either a fixed-or variable-rate basis in amounts of $2 million or greater.This financing structure results in a private placement with Morgan Guaranty purchasing the entire bond issue from WHEFA,the government issuer of the tax-free bond,on behalf of its investment advisory and trust accounts. Three financing programs are available:the first program offers fixed-rate loans for periods up to 12 years;the second program offers variable-rate {=}loans,which have rates that are set weekly as a percentage of the 13-week Treasury bill rate;and the third program offers reset bonds,long-term financing vehicles wherein the interest rate on the bonds is adjusted after an interval of one to five years.The applicable interest rate for the interval is 'selected based on market conditions for comparable tax-exempt bonds whose maturities coincide with the interval.For more information contact Lawrence R.Nines,Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority,18000 West Sarah Lane,Suite 140,Brookfield,Wisconsin 53045-5843,(414)792-0466. For information on the Institutional Conservation Programs,contact: .Institutional Conservation Programs U.S.Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue,SW EE-531,5G-063 Washington,DC 20585 (202)586-8034 - (202)586-8 134/fax nra3 Printed on 100% Recycled Paper State LOAN PROJECTS INformATION Brief Compiled by. U.S.Department of Energy's Institutional Conservation Programs SE : iNKo So,SZ <NgQoall9Q)oe*PARTNERS WITH THE NATION'S SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND $AVINGS" March 1994 State Loan Projects Information Brief CONSERVAT,gan,On Pp, BaaNs,The low-interest,long-term,fixed-rate loans are helping Oregon citizens,businesses,and public .agencies use energy wisely and save money.Loans maybe used to pay all direct energy project costs and most indirect costs.Loan interest rates are set at the bond rate plus up to 1.5 percent.SELP loans have ranged from a few thousand to millions of dollars.The loan term is based on the type of project,its energy savings,and other financial judgments.Many loans run 15 to 20 years. Upon application,loan department staff performs a detailed financial analysis of the project and the borrower.Loan officers review credit information, financial status,and projections of stability and worth.SELP engineers thoroughly review project feasibility and ability to provide the required savings or income stream.Recommendations for loan approvals are based on the soundness of the energy project and the borrower's ability to repay. SELP charges a loan fee of 0.1 percent (up to - $2,500)of the loan request at the time of application. SELP loans are helping businesses save or produce energy worth nearly $10 million a_year. SELP-financed projects are saving state and local - governments more than $12 million a year. Improvements to homes financed by SELP loans provide an average savings of $176 per year to Oregon homeowners.SELP projects are helping produce or save energy equal to the needs of 22,000 all-electric homes a year.For more information contact Larry Gray,Administrator,Oregon Department of Energy,Financial Services Division,625 Marion Street,NE,Salem,Oregon 97310,(503)378-8607. TENNESSEE Low-interest loans are available to schools, community hospitals,and municipal buildings through the Local Energy Efficiency Loan Program offered through the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD). These loans make it possible for eligible entities to iinstall energy-saving improvements,such as energy-efficient lighting,heating and cooling system improvements,and storm windows. This program evolved from a pilot grant program, the Community Energy Partnership.Rule changes by the state legislature approved the transition and -allowed the ECD to act as a financial institution. The program has $5 million available for loans. Original program funding came from State Energy Conservation Programs Stripper Well allocations. At first,the loan program operated on a quarterly cycle with $500,000 available each quarter for loans.After five cycles,the rules were changed and applications are now accepted on an ongoing basis. This change allowed the loan program to be more .Tesponsive to potential clients;for example,those needing to apply on an emergency basis or to coincide with school class schedules.Program loans may also be used to finance the matching portion of the ICP grant.a In order to qualify for loan funds,a project must meet basic energy-saving criteria established by ECD.Applications must be accompanied by an energy audit.Low-cost or no-cost audits are available through the Tennessee Valley Authority, Tennessee Gas Utility,and the Memphis State _Energy Institute and its umbrella Small Business Development Centers.The cost of the energy audits may be included in the amount of loan funds requested.The Memphis State Energy Institute performs application reviews and makes funding recommendations to ECD.. The entire loan process is designed to minimize paperwork by the applicants.On the average,loan processing is completed in 30 days or less.The repayment schedule does not start until one year -after the projects are completed,allowing time to realize actual energy and energy cost savings.For more information contact Fred Stratton, Tennessee -Department of Economic and Community Development,Energy Division,320 Sixth Avenue North,6th Floor,Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0405,(800)342-1340. 'State LOAN Projects INfoRMATION Brief »CONSERVATION gaha Oklalioma The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (ODOC) sponsors the Energy Conservation Revolving Loan Program,administered by the Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma (CBAO),to provide low-interest rate loans for communities to capitalize upon energy savings opportunities.The goals of the program are to provide professional assistance for participating communities,encourage low-cost and no-cost energy savings strategies,and create a loan program which is effective in delivering -funding to projects while maintaining a perpetual and sound revolving loan program. The loan proceeds are divided into three categories: ©Category I loans are directed at preparing -communities for steps that must be taken before - energy savings equipment can be bought and improvements contracted.These activities include initial energy audits,management studies, and other professional costs associated withdeterminingthescopeofproposedenergy-saving improvements.Loans are funded up to 100 percent of costs,up to a maximum $30,000 loan limit.Interest rates range from 0 to 3 percent with loans having a maximum repayment period of-three years. ©Category I loans include project design and architectural and engineering fees related to the design of improvements.The costs of preparing bidding documents for equipment purchase and construction may also be included in this category.These loan costs must be matched at a two to one ratio (2:1)by the local lending institution.Interest rates range from 2 percent to no more than the local prime rate with loans having a maximum repayment period of three "years. ¢3 Category III loans are directed toward the actual installation of energy saving practices.The maximum loan limit is $30,000 which must be matched at a three to one ratio (3:1)by a local lending institution.Interest rates range from 4 percent to no more than the local prime rate at (>|the time of closing of the loan.Category III loans offer two additional features.Applicants may qualify as either demonstration or education projects.Demonstration projects must be found to be new or innovative.Education project improvements must be suitable for demonstration of energy solutions.Loans considered under these conditions are eligible for reduced ratio andinterestrates. The loan application for the Energy Conservation Revolving Loan has been kept.as brief as possible within the constraints of fulfilling legal lending - requirements.Applications are reviewed by both the ODOC and CBAO.Loans are made upon the projected anticipation of repayment from savings. For more information contact Randy Sneed, Oklahoma Department of Commerce,P.O.Box '26980,Oklahoma City,Oklahoma 73126-0980,(405)841-9396. OREGON In 1981,the Oregon Legislature created the Small . .Scale Energy Loan Program (SELP).SELP is unique in that it does not use tax funds.A 1980 amendment to the state Constitution authorized the sale of general obligation bonds to finance small-scale local energy projects. SELP issues three types of bonds: Government Purpose,for 'projects that save energy in.publicly-owned and operatedfacilities, Private Activity,for projects that use renewableresourcestoproduceenergy,and. .Federally Taxable,for projects that save energy for businesses and homeowners. SELP bonds outstanding may not exceed one-half of one percent of the true cash value of the state.By statute,SELP has the authority to sell $40 million of bonds per year. .New York Aeenencccssceccsccsssnccescecnssesecencescessaeccnsessseeseceeneneescseeecesesenecesseaescssoaeaeeee _The Institutional Conservation Programs Headquarters Office transmitted arequestforinformationontypesanddiversityofstateloanprograms nationwide to its ten regional Support Offices.This information brief outlinesstateloanprogramsthatarecurrentlybeingimplementedby14stateswithin | six of the regions.These programs have been established to help fund energy conservation projects,both for technical analysis studies and for capital improvements that involve the installation of energy conservation measures. Most of the programs were initially funded with Petroleum Violation Escrow funds;bond referendums are an additional source of funding.Several financing scenarios exist as well,including loans involving private lending institutions,interest buy-downs,and rebates to cover a portion of project costs. If you have questions or would like further information on any of theseprojects,please contact the person or office listediin each state'loan project .description.| ALKaMSaS _..sccccccssssssssccccsecscssccccsccesscsccccecssscscccescsssccccsssseccesccesesscsscescccsesecsoees California ..........csscccsccccscscscccssscssssssscsssessccencccnsesscsssesescnsssecesccescnessessecceseees TOWA =-=-_sareseserscencesrsccsscnssencesscnscensconsseneesesseessseessenes sevesescees sececeescesscsscescsess . 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Statewide,320 financial institutions in 635 locations participate in the program and serve aslenders.Participating financial institutions include - commercial banks,savings banks,savings and loan associations,and credit unions.Institutions writing loans for the maximum loan payback term are' allowed to charge a 2 percent origination fee at the time the loan is made.No other loan discount or origination fees may be charged to the borrower. The Energy Office purchases 50 to 60 percent of. each loan of $1,000 or more at 0 percent interest and 100 percent of loans under $1,000.Financial institutions recognize a market rate yield on their portion of the loan while giving a net rate of no more than 5 percent to the borrower.The lending institutions service the loans and reimburse the Energy Office for their portion of the repayments 'within three months after the payment is received from the borrower.For more information contact the Nebraska Energy Office,P.O.Box 95085, Lincoln,Nebraska 68509-5085,(402)471-2867. "New York The Energy Investment Loan Program (EILP) offers,on a statewide basis,an interest subsidy on loans up to $500,000 for the industrial,commercial, multifamily housing,and agricultural sectors to undertake cost-effective energy conservation measures.Subsidies on loans up to $1 million are available for on-site power production projects. The objective of the program is to overcome barriers to energy conservation measures by providing _ financial incentives to invest in such measures. Loan guarantees are also a component of the program. Chapter 645 of the New York Laws of 1986 appropriated $23 million in Petroleum Violation Escrow funds and Chapter 659 of the Laws of 1989 . appropriated an additional $4 million in interest for the program.The sum of these appropriations made available $12 million forthe multifamily sector,$12 million for the business sector,and $3 million for the agricultural sector.Chapter 50 of the New York. Laws of 1990 allocated $5 million.of Kansas Stripper Well Funds to the program with no sector distribution specified.The funds are being used to write down the interest on loans made by private banks._ To participate,applicants must submit anapplicationaccompaniedbyanenergyauditor 'technical feasibility study,and two contractor estimates for each energy conservation measure to be implemented.The state Energy Office reviews the application materials for applicant and projecteligibility.Each project must have a simple payback of not less than one year nor more than ten "years,with the exception of multifamily housing which can have paybacks up to 15 years. A reimbursement of interest subsidy is the method © used for payment of interest subsidy.The lender bills the borrower at the full rate and the borrower is reimbursed semiannually for a portion of the interest costs.Participation in EILP effectively reduces rates to 2.5 percent for loan termsof five years orlessand5percentforloantermsuptotenyears. Approximately 100 lenders have signed contracts to participate in EILP. Over the life of the program,it is projeCted that the EILP will provide interest subsidies for up to 1,000 energy conservation loans and leverage up to $90 million in private financing for energy conservation improvements.For more information contact the New York Energy Office,Customer Service . Bureau,Two Rockefeller Plaza,9th Floor, Albany,New York 12223,(518)474-3393.if StaTE Loan Projects INformation Brief Loans to local governments and public school districts contain both a public and private option. Public option loans are available with an annual interest rate as low as 2.5 percent.By matching . low-interest state bond funds with zero-interest Petroleum Violation Escrow funds,interest costs are greatly reduced.A municipality or public school district is eligible for a maximumof $1.5 million in public option loans.More than one loan can be granted as long as the cumulative loan does not exceed the $1.5 million limit. The private option loans allow the use of Petroleum Violation Escrow funds to match a loan from a private lender.Local lending institutions or other energy conservation financing options,such as utilities or vendors,may provide the private portion of the loan.These loans can also be used as the 50-percent match required for participation in the ICP. 'All loan applications must include a technical analysis containing information pertinent to the proposed improvements.For projects with an estimated cost of over $25,000,the analysis must be performed by a mechanical engineer or architect registered in the state.There is no state funding available for the energy project study.For more information contact the Energy Investment Loan Program,Minnesota Department of Public Service,200 Metro Square Building,121 7th Place East,St.Paul,Minnesota 55101-2145,Energy Hotline,(612)297-2103. Missouri The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Division of Energy offers loan programs to schools and local governments to finance energy-saving capital improvements. The School Revolving Loan Program allows public | schools,grades K-12,the opportunity to borrowmoneytofinanceenergyconservationmeasures. The loan program is financed from Petroleum Violation Escrow funds and is self-replenishing. Missouri statutes authorized the program and contain rules for program operation.In the first five is.years,the program loaned nearly $6 million to 80 Missouri school districts,with an average loan of $75,000. Applicants installing common energy conservation measures,such as window replacements or insulation,can use an abbreviated Technical Assistance report.For more complicated measures, applicants must file a detailed engineering study - outlining all information needed to evaluate the economics of implementing opportunities to save energy.Loan applicants are evaluated on a competitive basis.All projects that are submitted for funding must have a payback between six months and five years.Loans are repaid based on payback at a fixed interest rate below the market rate. The Local Government Loan Fund operates in much the same way as the School Revolving Loan Fund. Eligible facilities may include courthouses,juvenile attention centers,and electric power plants.During the first fiscal year of the Local Government Loan Fund,27 applicants were awarded $1,351,975 with an average of $50,073 per loan.For more information contact the Missouri Department of Natural Resources,Division of Energy,School Loan Program/Local Government Loan Program,P.O.Box 176,Jefferson City,Missouri_65102,(314)751-6980. Nebraska The Dollar and Energy Saving Loan Program was implemented by the state of Nebraska in July 1990 to provide low-cost financing for energy conservation improvements to residential,small business,nonprofit,agricultural,local government, and rural nursing home sectors.A marketing study commissioned in 1986 by the Nebraska Energy Office supported the need for such a program. Homeowners and businesses indicated a willingness to undertake major energy saving improvements if financing in the range of 3 to 5 percent was available. The program was funded with over $14.46 million in Petroleum Violation Escrow funds.Funds were allocated proportionately by sector based on the STATE Loan Projects Information Brief pL COMSERVATIO,his »,Ns,\% PeeFearn ARKANSAS 'The Institutional Energy Conservation Program (IECP)is designed to supplement the state Institutional Conservation Program (ICP)by providing funding for energy conservation measures whose simple payback exceeds the requirements of ICP.Rebates will be offered for qualifying energy conservation measures which have an independent simple payback of greater than ten years up to a maximum of 15 years.The program-provided rebates may not exceed a total _project cost of $50,000 per building,with a maximum of three buildings per applicant. Only one application per building is accepted with this program.Applications basically consist of three parts:(1)an application form,(2)a projected budget,and (3)the energy conservation measure description and payback analysis from an approved Technical Assistance report.Applications will be 'reviewed by the Arkansas Energy Office for completeness and to determine eligibility for participation. The Energy Office has considerable experience in operating rebate-type programs.The Energy- Conservation Bank was operated successfully for over two years using similar administrative procedures.The Energy Office will rebate 50 percent of the total project cost to the institution,up to the program maximum rebate of $25,000. Applicants accepting rebates will agree to submit an Annual Energy Use Report for two years following receipt of the rebate.For more information contact the Arkansas Energy Office,One Capitol Mall,Suite 4B215,Little Rock,Arkansas 72201, (501)682-7315. California The state of California has an active loan program which is directly connected to the ICP and its grantees.Through its Energy Conservation Assistance Act and the regulations in effect since January 1984,the state has made loans available to schools and hospitals to meet the matching federal share of the ICP grant. For these energy-efficiency financing loans,the state requires an application which includes a description of the energy project and schedule of - implementation;a proposed budget detailing-project costs;and a payback criteria of 6.5 years or less for all projects.The application must also contain a copy of the most recent financial statement audit covering a 12-month period for private 'nonprofit organizations,and an Internal Revenue Service letter of determination -for nonprofitorganizations. The loan security requirements include a promissory note and loan agreement between the applicant and the California Energy Commission. Nonprofit organizations must secure the loan with sufficient assets,a deed of trust,certificate of deposit,or other means determined by the -Commission.The funds -are available on areimbursementbasisandtheCommissionretains the final 10 percent until the project has been completed.Interest is charged on the unpaid principal computed from the date of each disbursement to the borrower.The repayment schedule is negotiable and is based on the annual projected energy cost savings from the aggregate project.The applicants are billed twice a year after the projects have been completed. This is a revolving loan fund established, maintained,and administered via a separate account within the California General Fund.The account is continuously appropriated for use by the Commission without regard to fiscal year.The state's Department of Finance audits the expenditure of any.allocation from.this account.The Commission may expend funds from this account to pay for administrative costs.The total amount of administrative costs may not exceed 5 percent of thetotalappropriation. Since the program's inception,funding has reached in excess of $50 million,with an additional $30 million in applications which were withdrawn or not completed.This figure represents the total i STATE Loan PROJECTS.Information Brief "tt CONSERVATIO,| accumulated amount of funds revolving through the loan fund.The law which mandates this program activity is in effect until its repeal date of January 1, 2001.Any unexpended funds in the account as of the repeal date revert to the California General Fund, while loans outstanding continue according to their repayment schedule.For more information contact'Daryl Mills,California Energy Commission,1516 9th Street,Sacramento, .California 95814-5512,(916)654-5070.- lowa The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) -1s committed to facilitating comprehensive energy - management for state facilities,schools,hospitals,- local governments,and _ other nonprofit organizations.To this end,a state law was passed in 1985 authorizing state agencies to employ lease- purchase financing for making energy management improvements.Lease-purchase financing does not -require a referendum and enables state agencies to obtain economically prudent energy management - improvements while avoiding the lengthy referendum process. The state of Iowa Facilities Improvement Corporation was created to facilitate the use of lease-purchase financing for energy management financing by state agencies.Bonds are issued by the -Corporation to obtain the necessary capital for initial improvements.Subsequent improvements may be financed with bonds,lease-purchase agreements,or capital loan notes.The Corporation installs energy management improvements identified through an engineering analysis and leases the improvements to participating agencies. In 1986,the Iowa School Energy Bank was_.established to serve Iowa public schools and_ community colleges.The three-phase program includes energy audits,engineering analyses,and financing for improvements.In subsequent years, 1988 through 1990,DNR contracted with the Iowa Hospital Association,the Higher Education Loan Authority,and the Local Government Energy Program,respectively,to provide similar programsfortheirconstituents.eThe state of Iowa has undertaken a model energy management program.The installation of energy management improvements in state-owned and operated facilities is a labor-intensive effort which creates employment for state residents andstimulatestheenergymanagement_services industry.Iowa has identified $110 millionin energy improvements in public and nonprofit buildings;of this amount,$43 million has been installed to date. -The program was successfully launched with an initial $12,245,000 in financing administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.The'Department projects total capital spending under the program of approximately $40 million over six years.Only improvements with an aggregate payback of six years or less are installed.- _The interest rate charged is .87 percent above the _published index rate for A-rated general obligation bonds nationally.A fee of $3.50 for every $1,000 borrowed includes the cost of the bond opinion,all .financial advisory costs,and program development work.The financing fee can be financed as a part of the lease.The financing terms range between three and 12 years,depending on how quickly savings are achieved through energy management improve- ments.For more information contact the Iowa - Department of Natural Resources,Energy Bureau,Wallace State Office Building,Des Moines,Iowa 50319-0034,(515)281-6881. Maryland _Legislation passed during 'the 1989 Maryland _General Assembly established the state's loan. program,the Community Energy Loan Program -(CELP),which was funded by the Petroleum Violation Escrow funds and administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA).CELP provides loans to nonprofit organizations and local jurisdictions,including schools and hospitals,for energy conservation projects to promote energy efficiency in buildings owned by these entities. Loans under CELP may be used to finance an 'assortment of costs which are part of an energy 'conservation project,.including technical assessment of proposed projects,studies required State LOAN Projects INforMATION Brief ONSERVA:ost«i TON 5aeaha for implementation of an energy conservationproject,and reasonable fees for architectural, engineering,legal,and other special services.The interest rates are below current market rates and loan | terms are negotiable.Semi-annual payments are made beginning with the second year of the loan. To qualify for loans,projects must meet three basic criteria:(1)save energy,(2)be performed on a building owned or leased by the applicant,and (3)- have a simple payback of one to seven years.The building must include heating and/or cooling --systems. For Maryland's fiscal year 1994,$1 million is available for CELP,of which not less than $250,000 is reserved for schools and hospitals through March 31,1994.The maximum loan amount is $400,000 per project.For further information contact P.J. Townsend,Community Energy Loan Program Manager,Maryland Energy Administration,45 Calvert Street,Second Floor,Annapolis, Maryland 21401,(410)974-3751. Michigan . In 1986 the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority was created as an alternative,low-cost financing option for Michigan's counties,cities,townships, villages,school districts,intermediate school districts,community colleges,public universities,hospitals,and special authorities.The Authority offers competitive interest rates and a simple method for financing infrastructure improvements and equipment purchases.- The Authority can purchase any debt issued for any | purpose authorized by law,such as_energyconservationimprovementbonds.The Authority -pools various types of bonds or notes in a larger issue and competitively negotiates the sale of its securities with both Michigan and national _underwriting firms.Borrowers benefit from the cost sharing and competitive interest rates that a larger issue can command.In addition,the Authority's frequent offerings and careful monitoring of payments have resulted in good name recognition in the national market and a corresponding investor interest in Authority issues. To borrow from the Authority,the procedural requirements are similar to borrowing independently.Bond counsel should be selected early in the process.The Authority requires the opinion of bond counsel that the proposed issue is legally valid and binding.With the exception of | local bond counsel fees,each borrower's pro rata costs are either included in the interest rate or are | deducted from the proceeds of the bond.Because the Authority handles the details of the borrowing -process,an Authority loan can be particularly _attractive to borrowers who infrequently enter the financial market. Under the umbrella of the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority.many financing options are available for most Michigan municipalities.Some | examples of the types of programs offered are the Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority,the State Revolving Loan Fund Program,and the Local Government Loan Program.Program specifics vary;the Authority can answer questions on project eligibility.For more information contact Sarah Eubanks,Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Treasury Building,430 W.Allegan,Lansing, Michigan 48922,(517)373-1728. MINNESOTA > The Minnesota Department of Public Service operates three separate loan programs within the state under the umbrella of the Energy Investment Loan Program.The loans are available to private schools and hospitals,cities,counties,towns,and public school districts.The purpose of these loans -is to finance energy-saving capital improvements. The private school and hospital loan program significantly reduces interest rates on loans from local lenders.An institution can receive up to .$500,000 in public funds (Petroleum Violation Escrow funds)at zero-percent interest to match funds from private financing sources dollar for dollar.An applicant may use a local lending institution or other energy conservation financing options such as utilities or vendors.A private school or hospital may receive more than one loan as long as its cumulative public fund does not.exceed the $500,000 limit. STATE LOAN PROJECTS INFORMATION BRIEF IDAHO ENERGY AND DEVELOPMENT STUDY FUND . ALTERNATIVE FINANCING DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM The state of Idaho has low-interest loans available for the purposes of financing energy conservation measures for the public and private sectors.For schools and hospitals loans provide the matching federal share of the ICP grant.The program is paving the way for private sector involvement in loans for energy-related projects by demonstrating that there is a need for programs directed at energy conservation or the use of renewable resources. The program presents low-interest loan opportunities for the repayment of loans through energy cost savings.Loans are available at 4%interest for borrowers to install energy conservation measures and generate savings that will pay for the measures in 10 years or less. Applicants submit project application forms to the Energy Division for determination of eligibility.Projects must conform to eligible measure and are analyzed for payback periods.The Energy Division has expert staff available to potential borrowers to provide technical assistance. When requested,staff also helps applicants with technical or general information concerning theprogram,including decisions on appropriate energy conservation measures or renewable resources.Once a determination of economic and technical feasibility has been made,the applicant is notified in writing of the decision.Applicants in the residential and commercial sectors who meet requirement are referred to participating lending institutions for a credit check. Agricultural applicants'financial position is reviewed by an Agricultural Loan Committee _ established by the Energy Division.Applicants in the governmental,schools,hospitals,and health care facilities sectors are not reviewed for creditworthiness.Applicants are notified whether credit was approved or not;approved applicants complete loan documents which consist of letters of agreement,promissory notes and UCC-1 filings. Since the low-interest loan program began in 1987 through March 1994,2500 applications totalling nearly $15,000,000 have been received.Through the same date,1,336 loans have been completed totalling $7,800,000 and borrowers have save energy costs of over $3,500,000. The citizens of Idaho who participate in this program are conserving energy and saving money on their utility bills.Conservation also reduces the electric load on the Northwest's hydropower system,thus lessening the need to construct new coal-fired plants. In a precedent-setting ruling in 1993,the Energy Division received approval to merge the All Sector Loan Program funded with Stripper.Well funds with the Alternative Financing Demonstration Program (previously using Exxon petroleum violation escrow funds exclusively)._ This decision removed the sunset provision from the Stripper well-funded loan program.An intense marketing campaign in January 1994 highlighting recent policy changes which expanded eligible measures and reduced the interest rate is expected to increase demand for applications. B DEPARTMENTOFENERGY §| Oregon Department of Energy L Approval is quick Small loans usually take two to three weeks toapprove.Major loans usually take 60 days._Emergency loans have been approved in as little astwodays.BiecaslWe want to help | For more details call SELP in Salem at 373-1033. Or,use the statewide,toll-free number: 1-800-221-8035.SELP's loan officers and technical experts will be glad to discuss your project with you. SELP offers help for anyone who wants to savemoneyonenergycosts.Businesses,homeowners,and public agencies can all get SELP loans.Theloanspayfortheenergycomponentsofconstructionorremodelingprojects.SELP wascreatedbyOregonvotersin1980.Since that time,SELP has financed more than $100 million in energy projects. Those loans are helping businesses save orproduceenergyworthnearly$10 million a year.SELP-financed projects are saving state and localgovernmentsmorethan$12 million a year.Morethan80OregonhomeownershavegottenSELPloans.Each is saving an average of $176 a year.SELP projects are helping produce or save energyequaltotheneedsof22,000 all-electric homes a year. SELP is unique in the United States.It uses notaxfunds,It is self-supporting.Besides bankingandlendingskills,SELP staff has technical expertise in engineering and energy economics.They have experience with energy technologies.And,they have an advisory committee of respected-citizens and private sector professionals.SELP'slow-interest,long-term,fixed-rate loans arehelpingOregoncitizens,businesses,and publicagenciesuseenergywiselyandsavemoney. bissensAny person,group orbusinesscanapply All Oregonians,Oregon businesses,non-profitorganizations,state agencies,and municipalcorporationsareeligibleforSELPloans. Some projects can alsogettaxcredits SELP finances all kinds of energy projects SELP makes loans for projects that conservenaturalgas,electricity,and oil.SELP also makesloansforprojectsthatproducerenewableenergyfromwater,wind,geothermal,solar,biomass,waste materials,or waste heat.The projects SELPfinancesmustbepracticalandenvironmentallysound.Projects may serve old or new buildings orproduceenergyforsale.They can serve the energyneedsofabusiness,school,city,county,home,factory,or farm. Most business projects financed by SELP qualifyforOregon's 35 percent energy tax credit.Thestatecreditoffsetsthecostofequipment,supplies,and installation costs.The Department can processataxcreditatthesametimeasaloan.Tax credit forms are available from SELP. Federal energy tax credits are not available toSELPborrowers.Applicants expecting federalenergytaxcreditsshouldcontacttheInternal Revenue Service for details. ate.=Interest rates are low ve.SELP gets its loan funds by selling Oregon state SELP makes manybonds.Loan rates are set after each bond sale.The bonds sell at low rates because the interest earned .types of loansbybondbuyersistaxexempt.SELP's low loanratesarefixedforthelifeofeachloan.SELP makes long-term loans.SELP also makesinterimloansforsomecostsbeforeconstruction,such as licensing and final design.An interim loancanbemergedwiththelong-term loan when aprojectisfinished.SELP also makes loans that serve as matching funds for grants.onLoan fees are low SELP can cover all SELP charges a fee of one-tenth of one percent costs(up to $2,500)of the loan request at the time of ; application.Large loans may pay commitment fees Loans can be used to pay almost all direct and special costs.The borrower will always be told energy project costs.They also can finance mostifanyspecialcostsmustbecharged.Loan closing indirect costs.SELP loans are for new construction costs and fees vary.Most fees and costs can be paid or for projects that replace or remodel facilities.out of loan funds.Call for details about a specificloan.Schools,local governments and state agencyborrowerspayonlytheapplicationfeeandinterest charges. PET EN Re BARE EAE RINE LEI ER he,ny,tre RIM L AY fn aa HKALE IRIN DAD RAND ATi Loans can be large orsmall rongSELP loans have ranged from a few thousand tomillionsofdollars.Loan amounts are based on project costs,security value,and various financialfactors.Energy saved is the only criteria for stateagencyloans. Loans require normalsecurity omSELP offers long termloans The loan term is based on the type of project,itsenergysavings,and other financial judgments.Many loans run 15 to 20 years. NAAM A te aS many Dg Loan security may be a first or second mortgageontheproject's land,buildings,and equipment.Additional land,assignments of income,and otherassetsalsomaybepledged,if necessary.Somelandsunderleasesandcontractscanqualifyassecurity.Municipal and state agency borrowers donothavetoofferlandassecurity.In these cases,the equipment and the borrower's pledge to makethepaymentsserveassecurity.-$nabcndanietmeee Contracts for studies must include the following provisions: *the study shall be completed accord- ing to the requirements of Code 007 (Elements of an Energy Analysis)or Code 006 (Elements of a Technical Analysis); *payment for the study shall not be made by the school district until the study has been reviewed and approved by the Energy Office;and *the Encrgy Office shall have access to the project site of the study and to any books,documents or records directly relevant to the project. The Energy Office offers the following as suggestions to be included in contract provisions: 1)Fumish a performance bond and a labor and material payment bond in an amount sufficient to protect the school district's interests; 2)Include conditions allowing for administrative,contractual or legal remedies if the contractor violates or breaches contract terms; 3)Provide for the termination of the contract by the school district, including the manner in which termination will occur and the basis for settlement; 4)Provide for access to any books, documents,papers and records of the contractor which are directly relevant to the project; 5)State that the contractor is respon- sible for complying with all applicable statutes and regulations of the federal and state govern- ments,the political subdivision and any building codes and/or stan- dards; 6)Indicate the date by which all work covered in the contract will be satisfactorily completed; 7)Provide that all certifications and warranties made by the contractor will apply to all work performed under the contract,including any work done by subcontractors; 8)Provide for limitations of liability and insurance; 9)Provide a method of ratifying the completion of services or delivery of goods; 10)Provide for waiver of claims for both the district and contractor for work completed and payments made; 11)Provide that all applications for payments received from contractors for goods and services contain a breakdown of that portion of the costs being claimed for subcontrac- tors,giving name,address,work done and for what measure. School districts may contact the Energy Office for further contract suggestions or for clarification.Further, the school district may wish to consult with local architects,engineers and attorneys who may have suggestions. Requests for Payment Requests for payment will be made on Energy Office forms.Payment is issued directly to the school district.The Energy Office will process and pay all requests or notify the district of the reasons payment is not being made. NOTE:Five percent of each payment will be retalned pending final inspection and verification of project completion. STATE OF NEBRASKA Nebraska Energy Office P.O.Box 95085 1200 N Street #110 Lincoln,NE 68509 Phone 402-471-2867,Fax 402-471-3064 4 Promissory Note and Annual Reports When the project is completed,the school district must coordinate prepara- tion of the Final Project Report with the preparer of the bid documents.The district then notifies the Energy Office in writing of the project's completion and submits to the agency the Final Project Report.Upon receiving notification of project completion and after a review of the project by the Energy Office,the district will receive a promissory note for signature.At the end of the first,second and third years following project comple- tion,the school district shall file annual reports on the form provided by the Energy Office. School districts should retain all records pertaining to their project(s)until the loan is paid in full. General Suggestions School districts may wish to solicit more than one proposal for the Energy Analysis,preparation of Loan Applica- tion,Project Inquiry,bid documents, Request for Proposal and project manage- ment or oversight.Districts may also wish to enter into a contract or agreement that outlines duties and responsibilities for these services as well as fees,stating a maximum amount.Districts may wish to verify physical damage insurance covering the project being implemented and sufficiency of liability insurance. Finally,the district may wish to establish a time frame for completion of all work. school District Energy Efficiency Program Project Inquiry and Loan Application Highlights Overview The School District Energy Efficiency Program offers no interest,no finance charge loans to Nebraska public school districts to make improvements which reduce energy consumption or achieve a morc efficient use of resources in buildings, facilities or complexes owned or leased by the school districts. The program also provides financing for the purchase or conversion of vehicles to operate on an alternate fuel,or installation of fueling facilities. The program was created by the 89th Legislature (Sections 81-1632 through 81- 1643,Nebraska Revised Statutes)and is funded by state severance tax receipts and loan repayments. It is structured so that a portion of the anticipated annual energy dollar savings is applied against the loan.Funds are allocated equally among the state's three Congres- sional districts. The program is administered by the Energy Office's Energy Financing Division. Options for Loans Public school districts may select one of two options for seeking a loan -the Project Inquiry or the Loan Application. Option 1 The Project Inquiry Under this option,a school district must provide the Energy Office with: «a completed Project Inquiry form identifying the project or study; ¢an Energy Analysis,if the inquiry is for a project; *school board authorization of the Inquiry and the Energy Analysis; *no-interest statements from the preparer of the Project Inquiry and the Energy Analysis. The Project Inquiry allows a school district to determine its chances of securing a loan before committing time and funds to the project or program design and/or solicitation of bids or proposals.Documents are reviewed and prioritized with Loan Applications received during the same time period.If the Project Inquiry is ranked OPTION 1:THE PROJECT INQUIRY 1st through the 17th of a month:School district submits Project Inquiry which consists of:Energy Analysis,if applicable;Project Inquiry;School Board Authorization and No interest statement(s). y Within 45 days,school district is notified of acceptance or rejection. t i L If rejected because sufficient funding is not available,it may go into the next review period. If rejected because of technical reasons, school may resubmit. If accepted,loan request amount is set aside. Application consisting of:Within 120 days,district must complete Loan e Loan Application form, e Energy Analysis,if applicable, e School Board Authorizations, ¢Bid documents or Request for Proposals, ¢Documentation of method of bid solicitation, *Copies of bids,quotes or proposals received, ¢Explanation if three bids or quotes are not received, e Explanation if lowest bid or quote is not selected, *No interest statements. : Energy Office reviews for content and compliance with Project Inquiry. t L If rejected,school may revise and resubmit.if accepted,school signs loan agreement and begins work. favorably,funds equaling the anticipated loan request are set aside for up to 120 days,during which time the school district must complete and submit a Loan Application. The major disadvantage of the Project Inquiry is time,since up to 180 days may elapse between submittal of the Project Inquiry,the second review period, and Energy Office loan approval. Further,since funds are set aside based on the cost identified in an Energy Analysis or an estimate on the costs of a study and not on actual bids or prices quoted,the school district must hope the bids or quotes received are at or under these preliminary figures. Option 2 The Loan Application Under this option,a school district must provide the Energy Office with: *the Loan Application form; ¢an Energy Analysis,if the applica- tion is for a project; *School Board authorization of the project,Loan Application,amount of loan requested,bids,quotes or proposal selected pending loan approval; ¢bid documents or Request For Proposal; *documentation of method of bid or proposal solicitation; *copies of bids,quotes or proposals received; *written explanation if three bids, quotes or proposals are not received; *written explanation if Board did not select the lowest bid,quote or proposal for any goods or services; *no interest statements from the preparer of the Loan Application, bid documents,Request for Proposal,project manager, construction manager and all parties who submit bids,quotes or proposals; *any additional information requested by the Energy Office. While the school district invests more up-front time and money under the Loan Application option,the district enjoys the advantage of moving ahead quickly once the application is approved. Conversely,the district has ex- pended time and money,perhaps to no avail,if the application is denied due to a shortage of funds or other reason. What Happens After You Apply School districts may become involved in the program at any time during the year,Inquiries and Loan Applications received by the Energy Office during the first 17 calendar days of the month are eligible for that month's funding;inquiries and applications received after the 17th of each month will be considered for the following month's funding. The Energy Office will place Loan Applications for studies or projects and OPTION 2:THE LOAN APPLICATION e Loan Application form, e Energy Analysis if applicable, ¢School Board Authorizations, ®No Interest Statements, Submit Loan Application form and supporting documents: *Bid documents or Request for Proposal, >Explanation if three bids,quotes or proposals are not received. >Explanation if lowest bid,quote or proposal is not selected. >Documentation of method of bid quote or proposal selection. Within 45 days,Energy Office reviews for content and compliance. i Y If denied because sufficient funding is not available,may go to the next review period. If denied because of technical reasons, school may resubmit. If approved,sign loan agreement and begin work. Project Inquiries on separate funding lists according to the day the application or inquiry was received.Applications and inquiries received on the same day will be treated as equal in priority ranking.Loan Applications for studies will be funded first,then applications for projects and set asides for Project Inquiries last.Pending review,inquiries are accepted or rejected and Loan Applications approved or denied by the last day of the month following the receipt period. Districts whose Loan Applications are approved sign a loan agreement, award project contracts,and proceed with project implementation.Districts whose inquiries are accepted have 120 days in which to complete the documen- tation for a Loan Application.Funds are set aside for the amount of the anticipated loan request pending completion and review of the Loan Application. Reasons for denial of Loan Applica- tions and rejection of Project Inquiries are found in Title 106 Rules and Regulations for the School District Energy Efficiency 2 Program.In cases where an inquiry is rejected or a Loan Application denied because of insufficient funding for that receipt period,the Energy Office may carry over the inquiry or application to the next period.Applications may be carried over twice before being returned to the district.If the inquiry is rejected or Loan Application denied for other reasons,the district will be informed of those reasons and remedial steps it may take in order to resubmit.If the inquiry is rejected or Loan Application denied during the third review period because of insufficient funding,the inquiry or application will be returned to the school district for updating,if desired. When sufficient funding is not available in any given month,a school district may opt to reduce its request to the amount of funding available and pay the balance of the project costs out of its own funds or eliminate part of the project.The Energy Office will work closely with school districts wishing to exercise either of these options. Elements of Loan Applications and Project Inquiries The Energy Analysis The Energy Analysis is part of a Loan Application and an inquiry for a project other than a study.It identifies one or more energy efficiency measures. A school district may choose from among the following options to secure the services of an analyst to complete this document: 1)contract with a registered architect or engineer;pay for his/her services out of school district funds and absorb the cost or add the cost to the total loan amount requested; 2)apply for a Technical Analysis Grant and/or study loan from the Energy Office and use the funds to contract with a registered architect or engincer; 3)contract with some other qualified firm or individual or use the services of qualified school district personnel; 4)use the Energy Office's special publication to conduct a self- analysis of the project for which funding is sought. School districts wishing guidance in selecting an energy analyst may contact the Energy Financing Division of the Energy Office for assistance. Bid Documents,Requests for Proposals and Procedures Bid documents must list all goods and services required to complete a given project,provide sufficient detail that contractors and suppliers of goods and services may use the descriptions as a basis for their bids and set the time frame for project completion.Bidding proce- dures must comply with all applicable laws and with any procedures specified by the individual school board;be solicited in the manner set forth in the bid documents;and use one of the following solicitation procedures: 1)The School District may use its own employees to implement a project,in which case it solicits bids for goods by obtaining a minimum of three quotes; 2)A school district may use local laborers to implement a project,in which case it solicits bids for goods and services by obtaining a minimum of three quotes from contractors,suppliers or laborers; 3)A school district may place a "Notice of Bidders”ad in a major Nebraska or Nebraska-received newspaper and a local paper;or 4)A school district may submit the bid documents to a "Major Builder's Bureau Plan Services" office. Request for Proposals must comply with all applicable laws and any proce- dures established by the school district; list the goals and objectives of the school district for the project;describe a specific scope of work which will produce the energy savings estimated in the Energy Analysis;set a time frame for the completion of the project;require those responding to list their qualifications;and at a minimum,use one of the following solicitation procedures: 1)mail or send a facsimile Request for Proposal to at least three qualified persons; 2)place a notice of Request for Proposal in major Nebraska or Nebraska-received daily newspaper and a local community newspaper; or 3)submit a Request for Proposal to trade associations or industry groups relevant to the proposal. Suggestions concerning bids and requests for proposals:bids and requests for proposals should be responsive to the solicitation and most advantageous to the school district,based on the bidder's or proposer's experience,price and other relevant factors that the school district chooses to consider.School districts are encouraged to support local Nebraska firms,contractors,suppliers and laborers. No Interest Statements No interest statements are intended to ensure impartiality in encrgy efficiency improvement recommendations and fairness in pricing.No intcrest state- ments are to be made on Energy Office forms and must be signed and notarized. The following parties must submit No interest statements:preparer of the Energy Analysis;preparer of the Project Inquiry;preparer of the Bid Documents; preparer of the Loan Application;Project Manager;Construction Manager;or preparer of the Request for Proposal and person(s)who submit(s)a bid,quote or proposal for goods or services to be used in implementing the project. NOTE:If the school district uses Its own employees to prepare the Project Inquiry,Loan Application, Energy Analysis,or Bid Documents or to provide project management,those employees must sign No interest statements.If the school district uses its own employees to Implement the project,those employees are not required to sign No interest statements. Loan Approval School districts will be notified by letter of Loan Application approval.The district will have 60 days from the date of the letter to return the signed Loan Agreement which is enclosed and to provide copies of all signed contracts between the district and the suppliers of all goods and services.At this point, contracts should be awarded.Contracts awarded must be those indicated on the Loan Application and comply with all applicable rules and regulations.The school district begins work on the project when the loan agreement and proper copies of contracts are signed and returnedto the Energy Office.NOTE:Districts may request an extension,if necessary. Project Contracts School districts are responsible for entering into project contracts which satisfy their own requirements.These contracts must include the following provisions for projects other than a study: «the contractor's agreement to provide the Energy Office access to the site of the project and any books, documents or records directly related to the project; ¢retention of five percent of the loan until final physical inspection and verification of project completion by the Energy Office; *a written waiver of claims required at the end of the project;and *a list of subcontractors shall be submitted to the school district within 30 days following the signing of the contract. Nebraska Energy Office School WeatherizationLoan Program Loans by Legislative District 1986-1995 Number Number Total Amount Estimated of Loans of Buildings of Loans Annual Savings Legislative District #1 ...........000 15 w..12 v.ececesccessereees $511,514 cece $120,713 Legislative District #2 0...3 ececessensessenseeseees 3 vcsccssessecsensensene $33,630.......cccssccceeenceees $5,362 Legislative District #3 a |eee $60,235 ou.scecsecsseresseers $8,605 Legislative District #4...5 v.essstssrsenseessensees 4 ov ecececssssseseeee $151,126...ceeeeees $51,614 Legislative District #5.........2 DZ sscsecsecrscsscreccees $46,814 wu eecccssereeeees $6,740 Legislative District #6...........c0 5 ecssssseseseesseeeese ee $183,811 ....ccesseecsscceees $27,115 Legislative District #7.........3 vesessesscssessseeseenee Q ececessecssecesees $151,163 .....seescereeceee $25,266 Legislative District #8...T ccsnssnscereerseesesees 6 .esesessccceseeses $203,589 .....ercsssscerececeeee $29,908 Legislative District #9...............0 15 ....eeeecseseseseeeees 12...eeessscsees $1,035,155 ......eeescseeneee $219,875 Legislative District #10..........cc000 5 ceesscecsecescsesscconss 5 esessessseesseeees $429 687 ...ccscccsscccssccceses $61,352 Legislative District #11 ...............0.9 T csssecsrscssssensees $392,098 ......scsceccereeeee $66,389 Legislative District #13.......B oneecesscscensenreeecens T csssesssessessessecs $124,896 ......ceecceneereeee $29,442 Legislative District #14 sash cccscsesessccessersecene 4 isscesnserseeneess $770,553 ..sssscsccesereenees $116,824 Legislative District #15..............10 vee eeesseeceeeeeeees 6 ceeccessssseeseseees $303,557 ....eccccerceeceerceees $31,625 Legislative District #16..10 ..o.eeeesesseccenceees D oo esssssssnsccneeee $176,963 .......cesceseeeeees $26,569 Legislative District #17...............20 ...eccsecesceroreseees 18 .eeeeeeseseeenee $880,016...ceesceeeee $193,135 Legislative District #18.................|ee /ee $177,114 ....ssceescceseeseees $29,747 Legislative District #19 ..........se00 4 vesessscececeseseseese A ieeccsescsscesseesee $64,610 woe cccteseeoeee $9,230 Legislative District #20....ee T csseesssesseesncees $285,303 ......cccerceoreseeees $46,234 Legislative District #21 ...........00 B oneeccsseecsncessceeeens ee $278,759 ...scscsecsseccereree $54,210 Legislative District #22............000 2 vesesssrersesrecseeases D reecsecceereseeeseores $60,918...eeeeeceeesoeees $5,048 Legislative District #23 ...............16 woe eceeeeseeceneee 14...eeeeccsseceeeee $181,382 ........ceccceeeeeee $30,062 Legislative District #24.............00 2 vssssecccecesscceseeees L Lo eaeceseeeenceee $138,005 .........essceenceee $19,715 Legislative District #26.1.......|nnn $50,862 .....esesccscesreeseeee $7,266 Legislative District #27.............0 Q vesessseresseesececesees 2D ceesesssssecsssssees $114,072 .....secsscceseceees $18,240LegislativeDistrict#28................2 vssssseesesssecesceees 2D ceecsansssesecsnsesees $68,859 ou...ccceceeceeeeesees $9,837. Legislative District #30............0 4 veeccssesescesecseeees 2 reesssssescnssersenees $56,403...esessceseeereerees $6,910 Legislative District #31..............14.00.0000...8 10 $405,761 wo.eccceecceeceecssseee $77,807 Legislative District #32............00 6 ccesssccsecsseceneeeees 5 Liccssssvescresenees $165,331...ecceceereeeenes $26,420 Legislative District #33.............0 en 3 veececcssssceeenes $167,258 ......cccceseceeees $30,423 Legislative District #34................9 vecsssssessessceeresees ee $139,593 oo ececeeeerees $19,757 Legislative District #36............0 OD ecccccssssnsreceeesese T vessessvscensceeees $190,363 ......ccescccscsseeees $44,832 Legislative District #37 ............|nee |ene $278,670 ......ccsccescesscesees $19,905 Legislative District #38...............|een 12 weeeeeseeneees $374,664 ........ccccccecseeee $56,713 Legislative District #39....|eee )ener $66,314 ......seecceeeeeeeee $19,881 Legislative District #40..............18 ...cesccessessseseees 15 ececceeeeeeeees $252,249 ue cesscsescseeee $38,009 Legislative District #41 0.0...9 vsesessensstessssceeees T ceessesscssescsonens $198,349 oo cseeneeees $33,689 Legislative District #42 ...........00 4 esscccsesennscrneenere 3 esscccseseeseeesenes $69,910...eeccenseeeeees $17,877 Legislative District #43 ...............17 ..eeesesssseeeeeerees 15 woeceecsesseeeeesees $357,232 ...occocsssrcceeccoeee $69,123 Legislative District #44 ...........0 15 vccessceseeseeeeeee 14 caeccessesseeseceees $343,327 ....sscceerececeerere $55,199 Legislative District #46.........00000 L .eeecscescereereeeeee |eentenseeaes $36,204 .....eccsccssccreeeeeeeee $5,172 Legislative District #47 .........000 12 ceecscccceeeereees 6 eee $318,594 oe cecseeeeeee $51,290 Legislative District #48 ............00 L vooceeesceccoccsssseeee |een $9387 uo.ccsceseeeeeseeeees $1,373 Legislative District #49 ..............20 ...cssessercereeeeees 18 Loe eeeceseeeneeee $310,937 ......cccecceccesereees $46,051 TOTALS 331 282 $10,615,253 ..ccccssscrsesses $1,870,554 Source:Nebraska Energy Office NEO 2-24-95 NEBRASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CHAPTER 1 Rules and Regulations for the School District Energy Efficiency Program Numerical Table of Contents E>printed on recycied paper Statutory Code Page } Subject Authority Section Number General Provisions 81-1632-1634 001 3 Definitions "ow 002 4 Eligibility "eo"003 8 Timing of Program Elements so "004 10 Requirements for a Grant,Loan ss "005 12 and Inquiry Application Elements of a Technical Analysis sos"006 21 Elements of a Energy Analysis "es 007 25 Elements of a Technical Analysis Grant "owe 008 30 Elements of a Project Inquiry "ou 009 33 Elements of a Loan Application -so 010 34 Calculation of Savings ss"011 40 Administrative Procedures se"012 42 NEBRASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CHAPTER 1 Rules and Regulations for the School District Energy Efficiency Program Alphabetical Table of Contents Statutory Code Page Subject Authority Section Number Administrative Procedures "81-1632 -1633 012 42 Calculation of Savings see 011 40 Definitions ss"002 4 Elements of a Energy Analysis "oo".007 25 Elements of a Loan Application "se 010 34 Elements of a Project Inquiry ses 009 33 Elements of a Technical Analysis soe 006 21 Elements of a Technical Analysis Grant """"008 30 Eligibility "ee 003 8 General Provisions sss 001 3 Requirements for Grant,Loan andInquiry """005 12 Application Timing of Program Elements sss 004 10 TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CODE 001 -General Provisions 001.01 History.In 1981,the Nebraska Legislature established the School Weatherization Fund and authorized the State Energy Office to make grants to School Districts for the purpose of weatherizing their buildings.The original bill,LB 257,was modified in 1982 by LB 799 and in 1983 by LB 124 making minor corrections in the functioning of the program. In 1984,LB 936 authorized the State Energy Office to make grants to schools of up to $2,500 for technical analysis studies which would identify cost-effective energy improvements.The most substantial change in the program came in 1985 when,through LB 126,the Legislature converted the original grant program into a 0%interest revolving loan program for energy efficiency projects.Funding for technical analysis studies remained grants.In 1989,LB 727 clarified administrative costs,set up a fund for those costs and required a report be made to the Legislature.In 1993,LB 479 expanded the program to allow for the purchase or conversion of school vehicles to operate on an alternate fuel, installation of fueling facilities,loans for studies and a change in the loan payback requirements. 001.02 Purpose and Intent.These rules and regulations are intended to implement and carry out the provisions of sections 81-1632 through 81-1634 of the Nebraska Reissue Revised Statutes,to provide for the orderly and equitable disbursement of grant and loan funds among School Districts of the State,and to prevent and/or remedy abuse of the program.The Nebraska State Energy Office will administer this program in a manner most advantageous to the School Districts of the state. 001.03 Organization of Rules.These rules and regulations are a combination of the previous Title 106 -Nebraska School Weatherization Program,Title 108 -Nebraska Energy Efficiency School Loan Program,and new rules concerning changes made in the enabling legislation Nebraska R.R.S.81-1632 through 81-1634. TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CODE 002 -Definitions 002.01 Agency means the Nebraska State Energy Office or its designated representative. 002.02 Alternate Fuel means ethanol,methanol,electricity,compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas,propane and any other alternate fuel approved and recognized by the United States Department of Energy. 002.03 Annual Operating Hours means the number of hours that the school Buildingis opentothepubliceachyear. 002.04 Bid Documents are the lists of all goods and services needed to complete a Project described in enough specific detail that suppliers of goods and services may use them as thebasisformakingabid. 002.05 Building means an enclosed structure which is heated and/or cooled for human comfort. 002.06 Complex means a Closely situated group of school Buildings on a contiguous site or served by a common utility plant or utility service. 002.07 Contract Documents mean any written part of a signed contract for a Project or Study. 002.08 Construction Documents are the drawings and other specifications completed under an accepted proposal showing the manner in which the Project is to be implemented. 002.09 Construction Manager is a Person who oversees the implementation of a Project for a School District., 002.10 Convert means to mechanically alter a gasoline or diesel-powered vehicle to operate on an Alternate Fuel. Q02.11 Day means calendar day. 002.12 Energy Analysis is a report on one or more Measures.The Energy Analysis is a part of a Project Inquiry or a Loan Application. 002.13 Energy Cost Savings means the monetary savings that will result directly from the implementation of a Measure. 002.14 Fueling Facility means the property and equipment which is directly related to the delivery of an Alternate Fuel to a motor vehicle. 002.15 Grant Application means a request for a School District Energy Efficiency Program grant. 002.16 In-Kind Services are services provided by a School District's own employees. 002.17 Institutional Conservation Program means the federal program created by Public Law 11,035 -11,039. 002.18 Interaction means the combined effect on energy use of two or more Measures. 002.19 Loan Application means a request for a School District Energy Efficiency Program loan. 002.20 Loan Payback Period is the length of time in which the School District agrees to repay its loan.It is set by the Agency based on enabling statutes for the Program. 002.21 Measure is an energy efficiency improvement,procedure or Program that increases the efficiency of energy use.A Measure may include a Study,Program,Building and Equipment improvement,purchase or Conversion of a vehicle to operate on an Alternate Fuel and the purchase and installation of a Fueling Facility. 002.22 No-Interest Statement is a written statement on Agency forms to insure impartiality in energy improvement recommendations and fairness on pricing.It separates the financial interests of the Person who estimates the need for a Project from the Person who supplies goods or services to implement the Project.The No-Interest Statement must be signed and notarized.No-Interest Statements are required from the preparers of a Technical Analysis, an Energy Analysis,a Project Inquiry,Bid Documents,a Request For Proposal,a Grant or Loan Application,and a Construction Manager and a Project Manager. 002.23 Operation and Maintenance means those activities which are or should be undertaken during the normal course of operating and maintaining a Building,Equipment,or an Alternate Fuel Vehicle. 002.24 Person means any individual,corporation,partnership,unincorporated association or other public or private entity. 002.25 Project means one or more Measures identified in a Study. 002.26 Project Cost means the cost for design,acquisition and installation of materials and Equipment and/or the physical modification necessary to complete a Project. 002.27 Project Inquiry is a request for the Agency's evaluation of a proposed Project.It temporarily sets aside funds so the School District may make a Loan Application. 002.28 Project Manager is a Person who oversees a Project for a School District.He or she prepares an Energy Analysis,Project Inquiry,Loan or Grant Application,Request forProposalorBidDocuments.If a loan is approved,the Project Manager may also serve as the Construction Manager. 002.29 Receipt Period is the first seventeen days of each month.Each Technical Analysis Grant Application,Project Inquiry and Loan Application is assigned to a Receipt Period. 002.30 Request for Proposal means a document issued by a School District for professional services to design and implement a Project. 002.31 Review Period is the time between the eighteenth day of one month and the end of that month for Technical Analysis Grant Applications and Study Loan Applications.It is the time between the eighteenth day of one month and the last day of the following month for Project Inquiries and all other Loan Applications. 002.32 School District means a local governmental entity in the State under the direct supervision of the school board designated in that area,which operates on tax revenues for educational purposes. 002,33 School District Energy Efficiency Program is a program created by the Nebraska Legislature and found in Nebraska R.R.S.§81-1632 through 81-1634 for School Districts to increase energy efficiency. 002.34 School Programs Exclusion List is a list maintained by the Agency containing thenamesofthosePersonsineligibletoperformworkundertheSchoolDistrictEnergy Efficiency Program. 002.35 School Vehicle means any vehicle which will be owned or leased for a period of at least five years by the School District. 002.36 School Weatherization Fund means the fund created by Nebraska R.R.S.§57-705. 002.37 Simple Payback means the cost of the Project divided by the first year's estimated savings resulting from the Project. 002.38 State means the State of Nebraska. 002.39 Study means an Energy Analysis or a Technical Analysis. 002.40 Technical Analysis means an appropriately detailed study and report on the Building and its energy-using systems which identifies all Operation and Maintenance activities and all Measures found to be potentially cost effective. 002.41 Technical Analyst means a qualified professional engineer or professional architect registered to practice in this State who has contracted with a School District to perform a Technical Analysis. TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CODE 003 -Eligibility 3.01 Any School District is eligible to submit a Grant Application,Project Inquiry,or Loan Application according to the eligibility requirements for applications or inquiries. 003.02 Technical Analysis Grant Applicant Eligibility,To be eligible to receive a grant for a Technical Analysis,the School District shall: 003.02A.plan to own or lease and operate the building for which funds are requested for a period of five years after receiving the grant; 003.02B.submit an application in accordance with provisions of these rules;and 003.02C.state or certify that the Building for which the funds are requested: 003.02C1.is an existing Building used to house classrooms,administrative offices,laboratories,athletic facilities,or other related facilities operated in connection with a School District; 003.02C2.has a heating and/or cooling system; 003.02C3.has an estimated remaining useful life greater than ten years;and 003.02C4.has not previously received and used a Technical Analysis grant from the School Weatherization Fund. 003.03 Loan Application and Project Inquiry Eligibility.Any Measure is eligible to be the subject of a Loan Application or Project Inquiry if it meets the following requirements: 003.03A Studies.a Study must evaluate a proposed Project; 003.03A1.the School District may apply for a loan to pay the cost of a Technical Analysis meeting the requirements of Code 006 or an EnereyAnalysismeetingtherequirementsofCode007;and 003.03A2.the School District may apply for a loan to pay the additional costs of a Technical Analysis not covered by the Technical Analysis grant. 003.03B Programs.Eligible Programs include activities or services which provide Energy Costs Savings to the School District.The School District is responsible to substantiate the expected energy savings. 003.03C Buildings.To be eligible for a loan or part of a Project Inquiry a Buildingshall:, 003.03C1.be an existing Building used to house classrooms,administrative offices,laboratories,athletic facilities,or other related facilities operated in connection with a School District; 003.03C2.have a heating and/or cooling system; 003.03C3.have an estimated remaining useful life greater than ten years;and 003.03C4.be owned or leased for a period of five years by the School District. 003.03D Equipment.Eligible Equipment must be existing Equipment owned or operated by the School District. 003.03E Alternate Fuel School Vehicles.Existing School Vehicles to be Converted, or new Alternate Fuel vehicles are eligible for a loan or a Project Inquiry. 003.03E1.Ifa dedicated Alternate Fuel vehicle is purchased,100 percent of the cost is eligible for a loan or a Project Inquiry.A dedicated vehicle is one which operates on only one type of fuel or energy source. 003.03E2.Ifa vehicle is Converted,only the cost of conversion and conversion equipment is eligible for a loan or Project Inquiry. 003.03E3.Ifa dual-fuel vehicle is purchased only the additional cost exclusively associated with the alternate fuel equipment is eligible for a loan or Project Inquiry.A dual-fuel vehicle is one which can operate on two different fuel sources,one being an Alternate Fuel. 003.03F Fueling Facilities.The establishment of a Fueling Facility site is eligible for a loan or Project Inquiry.The Fueling Facility must be owned or leased for a period of five years by the School District,be used for government vehicles only and must conform to all safety regulations established by the State and/or the federal government. TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CODE 004 -Timing of Program Elements 004.01 Purpose.The purpose of this section is to allocate grant and loan funds promptly, fairly and according to statutory standards. 004.02 Receipt Period.Any application for a grant,loan or Project Inquiry arriving in the Agency's office on the first through the seventeenth day of each month is assigned to that Receipt Period.Any application arriving after the seventeenth day of the month will be assigned to the following month's Receipt Period. 004.02A_Technical Analysis Grant Application.A Technical Analysis Grant Application received in one Receipt Period is awarded or denied in writing by the Agency on or before the last day of the month of the Receipt Period. 004.02A1 School District Acceptance.The School District shall either accept or reject the Technical Analysis grant in writing within sixty days from the date of award.The Agency shall state the date by which the grant award must be accepted or rejected in the notice of grant award letter. 004.02A2_Recision.If the School District fails to accept the grant award within sixty days from the date of award,the Agency may rescind that grant. 004.02A2a.If the Technical Analysis has not been submitted to and approved by the Agency during the dates stated in the grant award,the Agency may rescind the grant. 004.02B_Project Inquiry.A Project Inquiry received in one Receipt Period is accepted or denied in writing by the Agency on or before the last day of the following month. 004.02B1 Withdrawal.If a School District fails to submit a Loan Application for a Project within one hundred and twenty days of the Agency's acceptance of the Project Inquiry for that Project,the Agency's acceptance may be withdrawn. |004.02C Project Loan Application.A Loan Application for a Project received in one Receipt Period is awarded or denied in writing by the Agency on or before the last day of the following month. 10 004.02C1 Withdrawal.If within the first sixty days after the Agency mails its approval of a loan,the School District fails to sign and return the Loan Agreement to the Agency,the Agency may withdraw the loan approval. 004.02C2 Termination.If the School District fails to complete the project and submit all required loan closeout documents to the Agency by the date specified in the Loan Agreement,the Agency may terminate the Loan. 004.02D_Study Loan Application.A Study Loan Application received in one Receipt Period is awarded or denied in writing by the Agency on or before the last day of the month of the Receipt Period. 004.02D1 Withdrawal.If within the first sixty days after the Agency mails its approval of a loan,the School District fails to sign and return the Loan Agreement to the Agency,the Agency may withdraw the loan approval. 004.02D2_Termination.If the School District fails to complete the Project and submit all required loan closeout documents,including a copy of the Study,to the Agency by the date specified in the Loan Agreement,the Agency may terminate the loan. 004.03 Funding Priority.The Agency will place Technical Analysis Grant Applications, Loan Applications for Studies or Projects and Project Inquiries in four priority funding lists according to the day the application or inquiry was received by the Agency.Applications and inquiries received on the same day will be treated as equal in priority ranking. 004.04 Funding Provisions.The Agency will fund Technical Analysis Grant Applications with funds set aside for Technical Analysis grants according to state statute.With the remaining funds,the Agency will first fund Study Loan Applications,then other Project Loan Applications,and then set aside funds for Project Inquiries. 004.05 Insufficient Funds.If,at some point in the funding process,there are insufficient funds for the applications and inquiries received during a Receipt Period,the Agency will fund as many applications and inquiries as possible with the funds remaining from the Receipt Period. 11 TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CODE 005 -Requirements for a Grant and Loan Application and a Project Inquiry 005.01 Purpose.The purpose of this section is to itemize the requirements for an application or inquiry and to ensure sound management of public funds. 005.02 Forms.The School District shall use forms provided by the Agency when submitting a Grant or Loan Application or a Project Inquiry.To be considered for funding,forms shall be complete,legible and supported with all necessary documentation. 005.03 Agency Review.The Agency shall make a good faith effort to remedy deficiencies in Grant and Loan Applications and Project Inquiries during the Review Period in consultation with the preparer of the application or inquiry. 005.03A.Ifa deficiency,inaccuracy,or other unacceptable situation is discovered by the Agency during the Review Period,the Agency shall contact the School District and request submittal of correct information.The correction shall then become part of the application or inquiry. 005.03B.If the School District fails to submit the correction within thirty days from the date that it was notified of the problem,the Agency may return the application or inquiry to the School District for correction and resubmittal. 005.04 Agency's Acceptance.The Agency's decision to accept a Project contained in an application or inquiry does not imply the Agency's endorsement of the method of implementation or the energy or cost savings claimed. 005.05 Technical Analysis Grant. 005.05A_Basis for Acceptance.The Agency may award a Technical Analysis grant if each of the following items have been provided to the satisfaction of the Agency: Q05.05SA1.a separate Grant Application for each Building for which a Technical Analysis grant is requested;a School District may choose to request a single Technical Analysis grant award for a Complex or a group of Buildings not to exceed $2,500 per Building; 12 005.05A2.certification that the School District satisfies the eligibility requirements set forth in Code 003,has reviewed the application form and understands its content,and intends to undertake the Technical Analysis if the grant is awarded by the Agency; 005.05A3.certification that the School District has submitted the application in accordance with all applicable procedures and in compliance with the administrative procedures of these rules; 005.05A4.a copy of the written proposal from the professional engineer or architect who will be selected by the School District to conduct the Technical Analysis pending the grant award; 005.05A5.a copy of the School District's Board minutes showing authorization of the Grant Application,acceptance of the engineer's or ; architect's proposal pending grant award by the Agency and the negotiated price for the Technical Analysis; 005.05A6.No-Interest Statements signed by the preparer of the Grant Application and the selected engineer or architect;and 005.05A7.additional data or explanation as requested by the Agency. Q05.05B.Basis for Rejection.The Agency may reject the Technical Analysis Grant Application for any of the following reasons: 005.05B1.the School District has selected a Person who is not a qualified professional engineer or architect or who is named on the most current School Programs Exclusion List; 005.05B2.insufficient funds are available that Review Period; 005.05B3.the School District's terms do not meet the terms specified in Nebraska R.R.S §81-1632 through 81-1634; 005.05B4.the application fails to include all the costs of the Technical Analysis; 005.05B5.the application includes costs beyond the scope of the Technical Analysis or costs that are unreasonable; 13 Q05.05B6.contracts for services to perform the Technical Analysis are made before the Agency approves the Grant Application and the School District signs and returns the notice of grant award; 005.05B7.failure of the School District to enforce a No-Interest Statement; 005.0S5B8.failure of the School District to remedy any default on a Loan Agreement or Promissory Note from the School District Energy Efficiency Program;and 005.05B9.failure of the School District to provide to the satisfaction of the Agency any item listed as a Basis for Acceptance of a Technical Analysis Grant Application in Code 005.05A. 005.05C_Consequences of Rejection.If the Agency rejects a Technical Analysis Grant Application it will return the application promptly to the School District except under the following conditions: 005.05C1l.if the reason for the rejection is insufficient funds during the Review Period,the Agency may carry over the Grant Application to the next Receipt Period;. 005.05C2.if the Agency rejects a Grant Application in one Review Period but deems the reasons for the rejection likely to be resolved within the next Review Period,the Agency may carry over the Grant Application to the next Receipt Period;and 005.05C3.the Agency shall only carry over a Grant Application twice. 005.05D_Basis For Recision. 005.05D1.The Agency may rescind the grant approval if within sixty days of mailing the notice of award any of the following events occur: 005.05D1a.the School District fails to award a contract based on the proposal identified in the School District's Board minutes submitted with the Grant Application and the provisions of Code 008.02 Technical Analysis Contract; 005.05D1b.the School District fails to sign and return the notice of grant award;and 14 005.05Dic.the School District fails to provide the Agency with copies of all signed contracts for the Technical Analysis. 005.05D2.The Agency may rescind the grant approvalif: 005.05D2a.the School District fails to request in writing of the Agency a time extension in which to submit the completed Technical Analysis;and 005.05D2b.the School District fails to remedy deficiencies according to Code 008.06B. 005.06 Project Inquiry. 005.06A_Basis for Acceptance.The Agency may accept a Project Inquiry if each of the following items are provided to the satisfaction of the Agency: 005.06A1.the Agency's form for a Project Inquiry; Q05.06A2.an Energy Analysis (see Code 007); 005.06A3.a copy of the School District's Board minutes showing the Board's authorization of the Energy Analysis and the Project Inquiry; 005.06A4.No-Interest Statements signed by the preparers of the Project Inquiry and the Energy Analysis;and 005.06A5.additional data or explanation as requested by the Agency. 005.06B_Basis for Rejection.The Agency may reject a Project Inquiry for any of the following reasons: 005.06B1.insufficient funds available during that Review Period; |005.06B2.the Project Inquiry's terms do not meet the maximum Loan Payback Period or other terms of Nebraska R.R.S.§81-1632 -1634; 005.06B3.the Project Inquiry fails to include all of the costs of the Project; 005.06B4.the Project Inquiry includes costs beyond the scope of the Project or costs that are unreasonable; 15 005.06B5.failure of the School District to remedy its default on a Loan Agreement or Promissory Note from the School District Energy Efficiency Program;and 005.06B6,failure of the School District to provide to the satisfaction of the Agency any item listed as a Basis for Acceptance of a Project Inquiry in Code 005.06A. 005.06C Consequences of Rejection of a Project Inquiry.If the Agency rejects a Project Inquiry,it will return the inquiry promptly to the School District except under the following conditions: 005.06C1.if the reason for the rejection is insufficient funds during the Review Period,the Agency may carry over the Project Inquiry to the next Receipt Period; 005.06C2.if the Agency rejects a Project Inquiry in one Review Period but deems the reasons for the rejection likely to be resolved within the next Review Period,the Agency may carry over the Project Inquiry to the next Receipt Period;and 005.06C3.the Agency shall only carry over a Project Inquiry twice. 005.07 Loan Application for a Project other than a Study. 005.07A_Basis for Approval,The Agency may approve a Loan Application if each of the following items have been provided to the Agency's satisfaction: 005.07A1.the Agency's form for a Loan Application; 005.07A2.an Energy Analysis; 005.07A3.a copy of the School District's Board minutes showing the authorization of the Loan Application,the amount of the loan requested and the bids,price quotes or proposals selected for award following the approval of the loan by the Agency; 005.07A4.Bid Documents or Request for Proposals; 005.07AS.documentation of the method used to solicit bids or proposals; 005.07A6.copies of the bids,price quotes or proposals received; 16 0Q05.07A7.if three bids,price quotes or proposals were not received for any goods or services required for the Project,a written reason; 005.07A8.if the School District did not select the lowest cost bid,price quote or proposal on any goods or services required for the Project,a written reason; 005.07A9.No-Interest Statements signed by the preparer of the Loan Application,the Request for Proposal or Bid Documents,the Project Manager, the Construction Manager and all persons who submit a bid,price quote or proposal;and 005.07A10.additional data or explanation as requested by the Agency. 005.07B Basis for Withdrawal.The Agency may withdraw a loan if within sixty days of mailing the letter of approval any of the following events occur: 005.07B1.the School District fails to award a contract based on the bids, price quotes or proposals identified in the minutes of the School District's Board meeting submitted with the Loan Application and the provisions of Code 010.06A Contracts for Projects other than a Study; 005.07B2.the School District fails to sign and return the Loan Agreement; 005.07B3.the School District fails to provide the Agency with copies of all signed contracts for the Project;and 005.07B4.the School District fails to request in writing of the Agency a thirty day time extension in which to submit the signed Loan Agreement and contracts for the Project.. 005.07C_Basis for Denial.The Agency may deny a loan for any of the following reasons: 005.07C1.insufficient funds are available that Review Period; 005.07C2.the School District's terms do not meet the maximum Loan Payback Period or other terms of Nebraska R.R.S.§81-1632 through 81-1634; 005.07C3.the Application fails to include all the costs of the Project; 005.07C4.the Application includes costs beyond the scope of the Project or costs that are unreasonable; 17 005.07C5.bids,quotes or proposals were not solicited according to the procedures of Code 010.02 through 010.04; Q05.07C6.the Bid Documents or the Request for Proposal or the actual bids, price quotes or proposals do not accurately reflect the Project or the cost of that Project as described in the Energy Analysis; 005.07C7.purchases or contracts for goods or services to implement the Project are made before the Agency approves the loan or the School DistrictsignstheLoanAgreement; 005.07C8.failure of the School District to enforce a No-Interest Statement; 005.07C9.failure of the School District to remedy its default on a Loan Agreement or a Promissory Note from the School District Energy Efficiency Program;and 005.07C10.failure of the School District to provide,to the satisfaction of the Agency,any item listed as a Basis for Loan Approval in Code 005.07A. 005.07D_Consequences of Denial.If the Agency denies an application,it will return the application promptly to the School District,except that: 0Q05.07D1.if the reason for the denial is insufficient funds are available in one Review Period,the Agency may carry over the Loan Application to the - next Receipt Period; 005.07D2.if the Agency denies a Loan Application in one Review Period but deems the reasons for the denial are likely to be resolved within the next Review Period,the Agency may carry over the Loan Application to the next Receipt Period;and 005.07D3.the Agency will only carry over a Loan Application twice. 005.08 Loan Application for a Study.. 005.08A Basis for Approval.The Agency may approve a Loan Application if each of the following items have been provided to the Agency's satisfaction: 005.08Al.the Agency's form for a Loan Application; 18 005.08A2.a copy of the School District's Board minutes showing authorization of the Loan Application,acceptance of the engineer's or architect's proposal pending loan approval,the negotiated cost of the proposal and the amount of the loan requested; 005.08A3.a written copy of the proposal from the engineer or architectselectedbytheSchoolDistrict; 005.08A4.No-Interest Statements signed by the preparer of the Loan Application and the engineer or architect who submitted the accepted proposal; and 005.08A5.additional data or explanation as requested by the Agency. 005.08B Basis for Withdrawal.The Agency may withdraw a loan if within sixty daysofmailingtheletterofapprovalanyofthefollowingeventsoccur: 005.08B1.the School District fails to award a contract based on the proposal identified in the School District's Board minutes submitted with the Loan Application and the provisions of Code 010.06B Contracts for a Study; 005.08B2.the School District fails to sign and return the Loan Agreement; 005.08B3.the School District fails to provide the Agency with copies of all signed contracts for the Study;and 005.08B4.the School District fails to request in writing of the Agency a thirty day time extension in which to submit the signed Loan Agreement and contracts for the Study. 005.08C_Basis for Denial.The Agency may deny a loan for any of the following reasons: 005.08C1.the School District has selected a Person who is not a qualified professional engineer or architect or who is named on the most current School Programs Exclusion List; 005.08C2.insufficient funds are available that Review Period; 005.08C3.the School District's terms do not meet the maximum Loan Payback Period or other terms of Nebraska R.R.S.§81-1632 through 81-1634; 005.08C4.the Application fails to include all the costs of the Study; 19 005.08C5,the Application includes costs beyond the scope of the Study or costs that are unreasonable; 005.08C6.contracts for the Study are made before the Agency approves theloanortheSchoolDistrictsignstheLoanAgreement; 005.08C7.failure of the School District to enforce a No-Interest Statement; 005.08C8.failure of the School District to remedy its default on a Loan Agreement or a Promissory Note from the School District Energy EfficiencyProgram;and 005.08C9.failure of the School District to provide,to the satisfaction of the Agency,any item listed as a Basis for Loan Approval in Code 005.08A. 005.08D_Consequences of Denial.If the Agency denies a Loan Application,it will return the application promptly to the School District,except that: 005.08D1.if the reason for the denial is insufficient funds are available in one Review Period,the Agency may carry over the Loan Application to the next Receipt Period; 005.08D2.if the Agency denies a Loan Application in one Review Period but deems the reasons for the denial are likely to be resolved within the next Review Period,the Agency may carry over the Loan Application to the next Receipt Period;and 005.08D3.the Agency will only carry over a Loan Application twice. 20 TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CODE 006 -Elements of the Technical Analysis 006.01 Organization and Audience. 006.01A.The Technical Analyst shall prepare a separate report for each Building or complex.If several Buildings are included in a report for a complex,the information relating to the entire complex and the information relating to each individual Building shall be clearly identified. 006.01B.The target audience for the Technical Analysis is the School District Board and the report shall be written and arranged to communicate clearly to that audience. Required contents,other than calculations,shall be presented in narrative form. 006.02 Inspection.The Technical Analysis shall be based on one or more on-site inspections of the Building and premises. 006.03.Contents.The Technical Analysis shall include but not be limited to: 006.03A.identification of the Building or Complex,including: 006.03A1.Building name,location,and description of functions; 006.03B.an executive summary,including: 006.03B1.an evaluation and discussion of the current energy use and potential energy and dollar savings;and 006.03B2.a discussion of the recommended changes to Operations and Maintenance and the Measures which should receive the highest priority; 006.03C.historical information,including: 006.03C1.dates of construction of the original Building and any additions; 006.03C2.a discussion of previous energy conservation improvements and their effectiveness;and 006.03C3.the estimated remaining useful life of the Building; 21 006.03D.a description of the envelope and structure,including: 006.03D1.size,in gross square feet of conditioned floor area; 006.03D2.plans for each floor,identifying rooms or areas by number,name or function and identifying the boundaries of additions;and 006.03D3.a description of the site,including solar access; 006.03E.a description of the construction and condition of all roof and ceiling elements,opaque wall elements,and windows and doors; 006.03F.a description of mechanical and electrical systems,including primary equipment,distribution systems,terminal devices,controls and settings,operating schedule,area of Building served,age and condition of all: 006.03F1.heating systems,cooling systems,ventilation or exhaust systems, domestic hot water systems,lighting systems,and other significant energy- using equipment; 006.03G.a discussion of Building use patterns including typical use and occupancy, significant use outside of normal school hours,cleaning schedules,typical daily, weekly and annual hours of use and seasonal variations in schedule; 006.03H fuel and electric consumption for each energy source for the previous twelve months,including: 006.03H1.monthly billed units and costs,if electricity is billed on demand, the monthly demand and cost,if any,meter or account number,name,mailing address and telephone number of supplier,average cost and deviations from normal fuel use during the previous twelve months; 006.031.a description of each change to the Operation and Maintenance of the Building which would result in energy savings,including: 006.0311.an estimate of the cost to implement each recommended change; 006.0312.an estimate of the energy and cost savings which could reasonably be expected to result from implementing each recommended change,or a statement that such savings are negligible or not calculable;and 006.0313,an estimate of the optimum energy use in the Building,in Btu per square foot of conditioned floor area,if all recommended changes are implemented; 22 006.03J.a detailed description and analysis of each Measure which has a simple payback less than the useful life of the Measure,including: 006.03J1.description of the problem the Measure will address; 006.03J2.description of the Measure and how it will solve the problem; 006.0333.identification of the area within or around the Building where the Measure will be installed and where benefits will occur; 006.0334.estimated cost to construct or install the Measure,including costs for materials and equipment,labor,design,engineering and oversight,In-Kind Services and other costs; 006.0335.an estimate of net annual energy savings,in millions of Btu per year,which could reasonably be expected to result from the construction or installation of the Measure,based on Code Q11 Calculation of Energy Savings; 006.0336.an estimate of annual Energy Cost Savings,based on the annual energy savings and the current cost of the energy source being saved and including,where appropriate,savings from reduced electrical demand or improved power factor;. 006.0337.the Simple Payback; 006.0338.an estimate of any significant change in Operation and Maintenance cost which would result from implementation of the Measure,or a statement that such change will be negligible; 006.0339.an estimate of any significant Interaction between this Measure and others included in the Technical Analysis,including changes in the annual energy and Energy Cost Savings,or a statement that no significant Interaction will occur;and 006.03J10.the expected useful life; 006.03K.where appropriate,an examination of the feasibility of using solar or other renewable energy source to replace part of the fuel or electricity currently used. Where a solar or other renewable energy source Measure is found to be feasible,the Measure shall be included with the other Measures described in Code 006.03]; 006.03L.a summary of the recommended Measures on Agency forms; 23 006.03M,a signed certification bearing the Technical Analyst's State registration seal,stating that the information contained in the Technical Analysis is true and the calculations correct and accurate to the best of the analyst's knowledge;and 006.03N,a No-Interest Statement. 24 TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CODE 007 -Elements of the Energy Analysis 007.01 Energy Analysis for Building and Equipment Improvement,The Energy Analysis for Building and Equipment improvements shall accompany the Project Inquiry or the Loan Application and shall: 007.01A.bea Technical Analysis done under the School District Energy Efficiency Program (Code 006),or be a technical assistance study done under the Institutional Conservation Program or be made on Agency forms; 007.01B.be based on an on-site inspection of the Building,facility or Complex; 007.01C.for the Building,facility or Complex where the Project will take place include a description of the Building or Equipment improvement Project,the monthly energy consumption for the past 12 months and an estimate of the life expectancy of the Building,facility or Complex and the material or Equipment to be installed; 007.01D.for each Measure: 007.01D1.describe the problem the Measure will address; 007.01D2.describe the Measure and how it will solve the problem; 007.01D3.describe the specific materials,Equipment and services needed for the Project; 007.01D4.estimate the life expectancy of the materials and Equipment to be installed; 007.01D5.estimate the annual energy savings in Btu; 007.01D6.estimate the annual Energy Cost Savings; 007.01D7.estimate the cost of material,Equipment,labor,In-Kind Services,design,engineering and oversight costs and any other costs of the Project; 007.01D8.estimate the Simple Payback,based on all costs identified in Code 007.01D7; 25 Q07.01D9.estimate the effects of any Interaction between two or more Measures; 007.01D10.be consistent with the requirements of Code 011;and 007.01D11.be reasonable; Q07,01E.provide a summary of the Measures on Agency forms; Q07.01F,include a No-Interest Statement signed by the preparer; Q07.01G.include a statement signed by the preparer certifying that: 007.01G1.the information contained in the Energy Analysis is true; 007.01G2.the calculations are correct and accurate to the best of the preparer's knowledge;and 007.01G3.the preparer will answer all related questions from the Agency. 007.02 Energy Analysis fora Program,The Energy Analysis for a Program shall accompany the Project Inquiry or the Loan Application and shall: 007.02A,be a Technical Analysis done under the School District Energy Efficiency Program,or be a technical assistance study done under the Institutional Conservation Program or be made on Agency forms; Q07.02B.describe the Program in specific detail including but not limited to: Q07.02B1.the nature of the existing condition being addressed; 007.02B2.the current annual energy use and cost;and 007.02B3.an estimate of the life expectancy; Q07.02C.for each Program: Q07.02C1.describe the specific materials,equipment and services needed; 007.02C2.estimate the life expectancy of the materials and equipment to be installed,if any; Q07.02C3,estimate the annual energy savings in Btu; 26 007.02C4.estimate the annual Energy Cost Savings; 007.02C5.estimate the cost,if any,of material,equipment,labor,In-Kind Services,design,engineering and oversight costs and any other costs; 007.02C6,estimate the Simple Payback based on all costs identified in Code 007.02C5;, 0Q07.02C7,estimate the effects,if any,of any Interaction between two or more Programs; 007.02C8,be consistent with the requirements of Code 011;and Q07.02C9.be reasonable; Q07.02D.provide a summary of the Program on Agency forms; 007,02E.include a No-Interest Statement signed by the preparer; 007,02F.include a statement signed by the preparer certifying that: Q07.02F1,the information contained in the Energy Analysis is true; 007.02F2.the calculations are correct and accurate to the best of the preparer's knowledge;and 007.02F3.the preparer will answer all related questions from the Agency. 007.03 Energy Analysis for a Altemate Fuel Vehicle and/or Fueling Facility,The Energy Analysis for purchasing an Alternate Fuel vehicle or Converting a gasoline or diesel poweredvehicletoanAlternateFuelorforconstructionorpurchaseofaFuelingFacility accompanying the Loan Application or Project Inquiry shall: Q07.03A.be made on Agency forms; | Q07.03B.include a No-Interest Statement signed by the preparer; 007.03C.include a statement signed by the preparer certifying that: 007.03C1.the information contained in the Energy Analysis is true;and OC7.03C2,the preparer will answer all related questions from the Agency; 27 007.03D.provide information on the existing fleet including the type and amount of fuel used,cost of fuel used,miles driven,number and type of vehicles and ownership of vehicles; 007.03E.for vehicle replacement or addition: 007,.03E1.describe the new vehicle; 007.03E2.list the type of fuel,projected cost per unit and the annual amount of fuel to be used; 007.03E3.estimate the life expectancy of the new vehicle; 007.03E4.identify ownership of the new vehicle; 007.03E5.list passenger capacity; 007.03E6.list the project cost; 007.03E6a.if the vehicle is designed to operate on one fuel it is the cost of the vehicle; 007.03E6b.if it is a dual-fuel vehicle designed to operate on two fuels it is the additional cost exclusively associated with the alternate fuel vehicle equipment;and 007,03E7,if applicable,information on the vehicle being replaced,use of old and use of new vehicle,age of old vehicle,miles of old vehicle driven annually and fuel type of old vehicle; 007.03F.for vehicle Conversion: 007.03F1.describe the vehicle being Converted; 007.03F2.list miles driven annually; 007.03F3.list type of fuel previously used and to be used including projected cost per unit and annual amount of fuel; 007,03F4.list ownership; 007.03F5.estimate life expectancy after Conversion; 28 007.03F6.list passenger capacity; 007.03F7,describe the specific Conversion Equipment;and 007.03F8.list cost of Conversion Equipment and any other related costs including: 007.03F8a.material,equipment,labor and In-Kind Services; 007.03G.fora Fueling Facility: 007.03G1.describe current facilities,if any; 007.03G2.describe proposed facility and/or Equipment; 007.03G3.list the proposed fuel type; 007.03G4.list number of vehicles to be served; 007.03G5.estimate the costs including: 007.03G5a.material,Equipment,labor,In-Kind Services,design, engineering,and oversight,any other related costs,be reasonable;and 007.03G6.estimate the life expectancy. 29 TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CODE 008 -Elements of the Technical Analysis Grant 008.01 Application Submittal Procedures.Any eligible School District desiring to receive a grant for a Technical Analysis may prepare and submit an application.The following information shall be a part of the application: Q08.01A,the School District name,number,county,mailing address,state legislative district,congressional district,class,federal taxpayer identification number,and telephone number; 008.01B.identification of the Building for which the grant is requested including:| 008.01B1.name or other identification of the Building and its location,and legislative district if different than the School District administrative office; 008.01B2.description of the Building's function(s); 008.01B3.ownership of the Building; 008.01B4.age of the Building and remaining life expectancy; 008.01B5.annual operating hours; 008.01B6.size of the Building expressed in gross square feet of conditioned floor area; 008.01B7.monthly energy consumption and cost records for the preceding twelve months;and 008.01B8.all certifications required under 005.05A. 008.02.Technical Analysis Contract.The School District shall contract with the engineer or architect who submitted the accepted proposal for the performance of the Technical Analysis.The School District shall include the following conditions in the contract: 008.02A.the completion of a Technical Analysis according to the requirements set forth in Code 006.The School District may include these requirements by reference or include a copy of the appropriate rules and regulations in the actual contract; 30 008.02B,payment for the Technical Analysis shall not be made by the School District until the Technical Analysis has been accepted by the Agency as complete; and 008.02C,the Technical Analysis shall be completed and delivered to the School District within three months of the signing of the contract. 008.03 School District Review.At the first School District Board meeting following the receipt of the Technical Analysis,the School District shall review and determine if it meets the provisions of the contract.If the Technical Analysis does not satisfy these provisions, the School District shall return the report to the Technical Analyst with a list of changes which must be made in order to make the report acceptable to the School District and notify the Agency in writing of the action. 008.04 Request For Payment.When the School District has determined that the Technical Analysis is acceptable under the provisions of its contract with the Technical Analyst,it shall mail a copy of the report to the Agency with: 008.04A.a copy of the invoice for the Technical Analysis;and 008.04B.a copy of the School District's Board minutes accepting the Technical Analysis. 008.05 Costs Allowable for a Technical Analysis Grant Request,Only those costs directly related to the preparing of the Technical Analysis described in Code 006 are eligible. 008.06 Agency Acceptance.The Agency shall review the Technical Analysis for completeness,accuracy,consistency and reasonableness;may choose to perform an on site review of the Building(s)evaluated;and shall choose one of the following options and notify the School District of its decision within thirty days: 008.06A.if the Agency determines the Technical Analysis is substantially complete and acceptable,it shall issue payment to the School District for the actual cost of the Technical Analysis up to the maximum of the grant award; 008.06A1,when the actual cost of the Technical Analysis exceeds the grant amount,the School District may be eligible for a loan under the School District Energy Efficiency Program andis exempt from the spending lid asspecifiedinNebraskaR.R.S §77-3434. 31 008.06B.If the Agency determines the Technical Analysis is deficient,it shall refuse the report and return a list of deficiencies to the School District and the Technical Analyst.Within ninety days of the receipt of the list of deficiencies the School District shall: Q08.06B1.verify the Technical Analyst has received the list of deficiencies; 008.06B2.require the Technical Analyst to make corrections to the report; and 008.06B3.obtain,review and submit the corrected report to the Agency. 008.07_Payment.Upon notification of the acceptance of the Technical Analysis by theAgency,the School District may pay the Technical Analyst for the cost of preparing the Technical Analysis. 32 TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CODE 009 -Elements of a Project Inquiry 009.01 Inquiry Submittal Procedures.Any eligible School District desiring the Agency's evaluation of a proposed Project to temporarily set aside funds may submit a Project Inquiry. The following information shall be a part of the inquiry: Q09.01A.the School District name,number,county,mailing address,state legislative district,congressional district,class,federal taxpayer identification number,and telephone number; 009.01B.identification of the Project other than a Study including: 0Q09.01Bi.an Energy Analysis (Code 007);and 009.01B2.No-Interest Statement(s)(Code 002.24); Q09.01C.identification of the Study including; 009.01C1.No-Interest Statement(s)(Code 002.24). 009.02 Costs Allowable for a Project Inquiry. 009.02A.The following costs to the School District may be included in the amount requested for a Project Inquiry: 009.02A1l,costs of preparing the Project Inquiry and Energy Analysis; -009.02A2.estimated costs for preparing the Request for Proposal,Bid Documents and the Loan Application;and 009.02A3.costs for eligible Measures as defined in Code 003.03. 009.02B.The following costs shall be borne by the School District: 009.02B1.costs in excess of the amount of the loan from the School District Energy Efficiency Program;and 009.02B2,costs of preparation of a Project Inquiry that is rejected or a Loan Application that is denied. '33 TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CODE 010 -Elements of a Loan Application 010.01 Application Submittal Procedures.Any eligible School District desiring to receive a loan may prepare and submit an application.The following information shall be a part of the application: 010.01A.the School District name,number,county,mailing address,state legislative district,congressional district,class,federal taxpayer identification number,and telephone number; 010.01B.identification of the Project other than a Study including: 010.01B1.an Energy Analysis (Code 007); 010.01B2.Bid Documents (Code 010.02)or a Request for Proposal (Code 010.03);and 010.01B3.No-Interest Statement(s)(Code 002.24); 010.01C.identification of the Study including: 010.01C1.a Request for Proposal (Code 010.03;and 010.01C2.No-Interest Statement(s)(Code 002.24). 010.02 Bid Documents and Bidding Procedures. 010.02A Bid Documents.Bid Documents shall: 010.02A1,.list all goods and services needed to complete a Project; 010.02A2.provide specific detail so contractors and suppliers of goods and services may use the descriptions as a basis for making bids; 010.02A3.establish a time frame for completion of the Project;and Q10.02A4.inform prospective bidders that all contracts will include the following provisions: 34 010.02A4a.the award of a contract is contingent on the approval of the Loan Application by the Agency; 010.02A4b.the successful contractor may have no financial interest with the Person who prepared the Energy Analysis,Project Inquiry, Loan Application and Bid Documents for that Project or who is the Project Manager or Construction Manager;and 010.02A4c.all contracts will include the provisions outlined in Code 010.06 Project Contracts. 010.02B Bidding Procedures.Bidding shall: Q10.02B1.comply with all applicable laws and any procedures established by the School District; 010.02B2.solicit bids in the form established in the Bid Documents; Q10.02B3.at a minimum,use one of the following methods: 010.02B3a.solicit bids for materials by obtaining at least three price quotes from suppliers when the School District plans to use its own employees to implement the Project; 010.02B3b.solicit bids for materials and services by obtaining at least three price quotes from contractors,suppliers,or laborers when the School District plans to use local laborers to implement the Project; 010.02B3c.place a "Notice to Bidders"advertisement in a major Nebraska or Nebraska-received newspaper and local community newspaper,Or 010.02B3d.submit the Bid Documents to a "Major Builder's Bureau Plan Service." 010.03 Request for Proposal.The Request for Proposal shall: 010.03A.list the goals and objectives of the School District for the Project; 010.03B.describe a specific scope of work which will produce the energy savings estimated in the Energy Analysis; Q10.03C,establish a time frame for completion of the Project; 35 Q10.03D.require those responding to the Request for Proposal to list their qualifications;and Q10.03E.inform those responding to the Request for Proposal that all contracts will include the following provisions: 010.03E1,the award of a contract is contingent on the approval of the Loan Application by the Agency; 010.03E2.the successful contractor may have no financial interest with the Person who prepared the Energy Analysis,Project Inquiry,Loan Application and Request for Proposal for that Project or who is the Project Manager or Construction Manager;and 010.03E3.all contracts will include the provisions outlined in Code 010.06 Project Contracts. 010.04 Proposal Solicitation Procedures.Solicitation shall: 010.04A.comply with all applicable laws and any procedures established by the School District;and 010.04B.at a minimum use one of the following methods: Q010.04B1.mail or send a facsimile Request for Proposal to at least three qualified Persons; 010.04B2,place a notice of Request for Proposal in major Nebraska or Nebraska-received daily newspaper and a local community newspaper;or 010.04B3.submit a Request for Proposal to trade associations or industry groups relevant to the proposal. 010.05 Costs Allowable for a Loan Application. Q10.05A.The following costs to the School District may be included in the amount requested for a loan: 010.05A1,costs of preparing the Energy Analysis,the Project Inquiry,the Request for Proposal,Bid Documents and the Loan Application;and 010.05A2.costs for eligible Measures as defined in Code 003.03. 36 Q10.05B.The following costs shall be borne by the School District: Q10.05B1.costs in excess of the amount of the loan from the School District Energy Efficiency Program;and 010.05B2.costs of preparation of a Project Inquiry that is rejected or a Loan Application that is denied. 010.06 Project Contracts.The School District shall contract with selected suppliers of goods and services to implement the Project.The School District shall include the following conditions in the contract: 010.06A Contracts for Projects other than a Study. 010.06A1,the Agency shall have access to the site of the Project and to any books,documents or records directly relevant to the Project; Q10.06A2.at least five percent of the total loan amount shall be retained pending final physical inspection and verification of completion of the Project by the Agency; Q10.06A3.a written waiver of claims shall be required at the end of the Project;and 010.06A4.a list of subcontractors shall be submitted to the School District within thirty days following the signing of the contract; 010.06B Contracts for a Study. 010.06B1.the completion of the Study according to the requirements of Code 007 (Elements of an Energy Analysis)or Code 006 (Elements of a Technical Analysis.)The School District may include these requirements by reference or include a copy of the appropriate rules and regulations in the actual contract; Q10.06B2.payment for the Study shall not be made by the School District until the Study has been reviewed and approved by the Agency;and Q10.06B3.a requirement allowing the Agency access to the project site of the Study and to any books,documents or records directly relevant to the Project. 37 ,010.07 Loan Agreement.The Loan Agreement shall expressly give the Agency the following rights: Q10.07A.to make physical inspections of the Project before work has begun,during construction,installation or implementation,after work is finished,all work products . and any other aspects of the Project including books,documents or records prior to completion and after completion; 010.07B.to stop payments,following verbal notification to the School District,if the Agency determines there is substantial noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement,any contract let to implement the Project,or any No-Interest Statement submitted with the Loan Application; 010.07C.to resume payments when the Agency determines the noncompliance has been remedied; 010.07D.to identify the date for Project completion as provided for in the Request for Proposal or Bid Documents; 010.07E.to establish a loan closeout date which shall be sixty days following the completion of the Project; 010.07F.to demand payment of all funds disbursed for the part of the Project in dispute if,fifteen days after the Agency has sent a letter to the School District giving specific reasons for stopping payment,the School District has failed to answer or remedy the problems identified to the satisfaction of the Agency;and 010.07G.to include customary contract language. 010.08 Request for Payment.The Loan Agreement shall require: 010.08A.the School District submit all requests for payment on Agency forms including documentation; 010.08B.the Request for Payment be made for work completed;and 010.08C.the Agency authorize payment to the School District within 15 days of receiving a complete Request for Payment or notify the School District of the reason it has not issued payment. 38 010.09 Notification of Project Completion.The Loan Agreement shall require the School District to notify the Agency,in writing,promptly when the Project is completed to the satisfaction of the School District. 010.10 Promissory Note.Promptly following the School District's notification of Project Completion according to Code 010.09,the School District shall sign a Promissory Note to repay the loan.The Promissory Note shall: Q10.10A.require no interest charge; Q10.10B,designate due dates for payments; 010.10C.provide for early payments with no penalty; 010.10D.provide for a penalty for late payments based on the statutory interest rate; Q10.10E.define default and the consequences of default such that: Q10.10E1.default may occur if a School District fails to make a scheduled payment or remedy the delinquency in ninety days;and Q10.10E2.consequences of default shall include action by the Agency to recommend to the Education Committee of the Nebraska Legislature that the Schools District's appropriation of funds for that year be reduced by an amount equal to the unpaid portion of the payments due on the School District's loan; 010.10F.provide for full payment of the remaining balance if the School District disposes of the equipment or materials installed or purchased with loan funds, disposes of the Building,terminates the lease,or uses the Fueling Facility to provide other than an Alternate Fuel;and Q10.10G.include customary contract language. 39 TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CODE 011 -Calculation of Savings 011.01 Calculation of Energy Savings.The calculation of energy savings expected to result from the implementation of each Measure shall: Q11.01A.include the efficiency or coefficient of performance of furnaces,boilers, refrigeration equipment,heat pumps,motors and other equipment; Q11.01B.be supported by actual measurement or calculation of the steady-state or seasonal efficiency or coefficient of performance of Measures which will result in .energy savings due to improvements in efficiency or coefficient of performance; Q11.01C.be based on accepted engineering calculations and supported by major equations with units; 011.01D.use the following conversion factors: 011.01D1,electricity -3413 Btu per kWh; Q11.01D2.natural gas -1000 Btu per cubic foot; Q11.01D3.propane or liquid propane gas -95,000 Btu per gallon; 011.01D4.distillate,#2 or diesel fuel oil -140,000 Btu per gallon; 011.01D5.residual or #6 fuel oil -150,000 Btu per gallon; 011.01D6.coal -17.5 million Btu per short ton; 011.01D7.steam -1000 Btu per pound; Q11.01D8.chilled water/brine -12,000 Btu per ton-hour;and 011.01D9.any other conversion factors shall be taken from engineering references and their sources noted in the Study; 011.01E.list assumptions and provide substantiation for all numeric values. 40 011.02 Calculation of Energy Cost Savings.The Energy Cost Savings for Projects shall be calculated by multiplying the estimated annual energy savings by the current,average cost of the fuel or electricity being saved. Q11.02A.When a Project results in the reduction of electric demand,the calculation may include the cost savings which would result from a reduction in demand charges, but such savings shall be clearly labeled as demand charge savings. Q11.02B.When a Project results in a reduction of Operation and Maintenance costs, the calculation may include the cost savings,but such savings shall be clearly labeled as Operation and Maintenance savings. 011,02C,When cost savings other than Energy Cost Savings are calculated in a Study,the report may include a calculation of the total savings for the Project,as long as there is a separate,clearly labeled calculation of the Energy Cost Savings. 41 TITLE 106 -NEBRASKA STATE ENERGY OFFICE CODE 012 -Administrative Procedures 012.01 Procedure to Request Waiver of Regulations. 012.01A.A School District seeking a waiver of a regulation shall make a request in writing to the Chief of the Energy Financing Division of the Agency.The request shall give reasons why the waiver is sought. 012,.01B.The Chief of the Energy Financing Division shall notify the School District of the Agency's decision in writing within thirty days of receipt of the request. 012.02 Procedure to Contest an Agency Decision. Q12.02A.A School District seeking to contest an Agency decision shall make a request in writing to the Director of the Agency within fifteen days of the mailing of notice of the Agency's decision.The request shall give reasons why the SchoolDistrictiscontestingthedecision. 012.02B.The Director shall notify the School District in writing of 'the decision within thirty days of receipt of the request. 012.03 _Debarment.If the Agency determines there is a cause for debarment against a Person participating in the School District Energy Efficiency Program,the Agency may invoke Title 109 -Rules and Regulations For Debarment. 012.04 Reports and Recordkeeping. Q12.04A_Annual Reports.A School District which receives a loan from the School District Energy Efficiency Program shall make a report each year to the Agency on energy use related to the funded Project as follows: 012.04A1.Annual Reports shall be made on the Agency's form; 012.04A2.the first Annual Report shall be made one year after the actual Project completion date stated in the Final Project Report (012.04B); 012.04A3.the Agency will notify the School District of the acceptance of the Annual Report within forty-five days of receiving the complete Report;and 42 Q12.04A3.the last Annual Report shall be made three years after the actual completion date stated in the Final Project Report (012.04B). 012.04B Final Project Report.A School District which receives a loan from the School District Energy Efficiency Program shall provide to the Agency a Final Project Report done by the preparer of the Bid Documents,the preparer of the Request for Proposal,Project Manager or Construction Manager.It shall be based on an on-site inspection and shall certify the Project was done in compliance with the Bid Documents or Request for Proposal and shall state the actual date the Project was completed.The School District shall submit the Final Project Report 2at the same timeitgivestheAgencytheNotificationofProjectCompletion. 012.04C_Records.A School District which receives funding from the School District Energy Efficiency Program shall retain all records pertaining to the grant or loan for the following periods of time: 012.04C1.for a grant,a period of 3 years;and 012.04C2.for a loan,until the loan is paid in full. 43 Nebraska E School District Energy Efficiency Program FORM nergy ..Project Inquiry $10 Schoo!District Name Name And Tite of Certitying School Representative Street or Mailing Address Area Code and Phone Number School District Class (check one) ()O1oO0 OmMoOoNVvov gov City Zip Code Congressional District Number Legislative District Number School District Number County Federal Tax Kientification Number Pies LP.Ty Project Project Type Legislative District Number [Energy Saving Equipment or Buildings (it different than above) Project Location LJakernate Fuel Vehicles Ci anemate Fuel Fueling Facility Location or Site Project Contact Person ClEnergy study Clownes [[]Leasoa oO Program (describe)([)Not Applicable if you are inquiring about a loan for an Energy Study,complete lines 1 and 2 1.Total Estimated Energy Study Cost 115 2.Loan payment formula based on semi-annual payment (line 1 +10) Hf you are inquiring about a loan for an Alternate Fuel Vehicle or Fueling Facility project,complete lines 3 and 4. 3.Total estimated Project Cost (from form $31) 4.Loan payment formula based on semi-annual payment (line 3 +20) if you are inquiring about a loan for a Building Project or Equipment Improvement,complete lines §throuigh 10, 5.Total Estimated Project Cost (from worksheet on reverse side,line 26) 6.Estimated annual dollar savings (from worksheet on reverse side,line 18) 7.Maximum loan amount (line 6 x 14;not to exceed amount on line 5) 8.Loan payment based on maximum loan amount (line 7 +28) 9.Loan payment based on estimated annual dollar savings (line 6 +4) 10.Minimum semi-annual payment (line 8 or line 9,whichever is greatest) PERERA FACE SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATION 2°52 RRA RPO AEAAE I hereby certify that the information In this Project Inquiry Is true to the best of my knowledge and that this Inquiry complies with the rules and regulations of theNebraskaSchoolDistrictEnergyEfficiencyProgram. Sign ,Here >Signature of Certifying School Representative ome PREPARER'S NO INTEREST STATEMENTeBG22RERRCEARGS SRE IE BERN (hereby certify,that |and any subcontractors |ernploy will have no financial interest in any purchase or contract theschooldistrictmakestoimplementtheprojectdescribedabove.This___day of 19. Signed this day of 19 Notary Signature Signature of Preparer of Project Inquiry Commission Expires Name (typed or printed)NOTARY SEAL: Company Name and Address Phone Number ()NEO 4-08-94 Project Inquiry Worksheet for Buildings First Year Installed Cost Estimated Estimated of Energy Energy Efficiency Measures Annual MBtu Annual Dollar Efficiency Savings Savings Measure 9 $$ 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18.TOTALS 18 19.Subtotal of Energy Efficiency Measure Costs (line 18)19 20.Preparation of Energy Analysis 20 21.Preparation of Project Inquiry ...21 22.Estimated cost of design and engineering saa Soa sasessssasassesesesasansoes 22 23.Estimated cost to prepare Loan Application 23 24.Estimated cost for project management and oversight ©*e8y Analysis Summary,|24Form$22,or $30) 25.Other (describe);_asevesd |25 26.Total Estimated Project Cost:26 SEPATLEEEESFEESE REQUIRED DO For Building Projects or Alternate Fuel Vehicles,check to be sure you include: Energy Analysis (forms $22,$30 or S31 or a study as defined in Sec.007.01A of the rules) Copy of School Board Minutes authorizing the Energy Analysis and Project Inquiry Copy of the invoices for preparation of the Energy Analysis and Project InquiryOOodNo-interest statement (form S1)signed by the preparer of the Energy Analysis For an Energy Study,check to be sure you include: Copy of School Board Minutes authorizing the Energy Analysis and Project Inquiry Copy of the invoices for preparation of the Energy Analysis and Project InquiryU Return this form with the required documentation to:Nebraska Energy Office,P.O.Box 95085,Lincoln,NE 68509-5085,Phone (402)471-2867,FAX (402)471-3064 Nebraska School District Energy Efficiency Program FORMOffic.Loan Application S40 Schoo!District Name Name And Title of Certitying Schoo!Representative Street or Mailing Address Area Code and Phone Number School District Class (check one) ()Or Or Omovovom City Zip Code Congressional District Number Legislative District Number School District Number County Federal Kdentification Number ORMATION sense }-qe Project Name Project Type Legislative District Number (2 Buitding or Equipment {i different than above) Project Location (1)Akemate Fuel Vehicle 7 Fueing Facitty Location or Site Project Contact Person Area Code and Phone Number |Program (describe)°oO Owned Cteasea ()(J Not Applicable FORMAN EEE Building Projects :complete lines 1 throuigh 6 only. 1.Total Project Cost (from worksheet on reverse side,line 26) 2.Estimated annual dollar savings (from worksheet on reverse side,line 18) 3.Maximum loan amount (line 2 x 14;not to exceed line 1) 5.Loan payment based on estimated annual dollar savings (line 2 +4) 6.Minimum semi-annual payment (line 4 or line 5,whichever is greatest) 1 $ 2 $ 3 $ 4.Loan payment based on maximum loan amount (line 3 +28)4is 5 $ 6 $ Alternate fuel vehicle or fueling facility projects:complete line 7 and 8 only. 7.Total project cost 8.Loan payment formula based on semi-annual payment (line 7 +20)3|° .SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATION (ugsiiieinnn| I hereby certify that the information in this Loan Application is true to the best of my knowledge and that this application complies with the rules and regulations oftheNebraskaSchoolDistrictEnergyEfficiencyProgram. >Signature of Certifying Schoo!Representative DateHere NO INTEREST STATEMENT Sines NOTARY PUBLIC SED Ee LSn Sewanee sna scatasaman eNom nan ruencremmat |a op a9 Signed this day of 19,Notary Signature Signature of Preparer of Loan Application Commission Expires Name (typed or printed)NOTARY SEAL: Company Name and Address Phone Number () Return this form with the required documentation to:Nebraska Energy Office,P.O.Box 95085,Lincoln,NE 68509-5085, Phone (402)471-2867,FAX (402)471-3064 NEO 4-08-94 Rev.12-14-94 Loan Application Worksheet (CI Energy Analysis (form $22,$30 or S31 or a study as defined in Sec.007.01A of the tules (if not previously submitted) CI Copy of School Board Minutes accepting the Energy Analysis (if not previously submitted) (Copy of School Board Minutes authorizing the Loan Application,the amount of thejoanrequested,the bids or price quotes of proposal selected for award following the approval of the loan by the agency CJ Copies of school district contracts with: ©The project manager (if applicable) *The construction manager (if applicable) C1 Copies of invoices for: *Preparation of Energy Analysis (if not previously submitted) *Preparation of the bid documents (if applicable) *Preparation of the Request for Proposal (if applicable} First Year Installed Cost Energy Efficiency Measures Aneual Mitu Annual Dollar etleleneySavingsSavingsMeasure 9 $$ 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18.TOTALS 18 19.Subtotal of Energy Efficiency Measure Costs (line 18)19 20.Preparation of Energy Analysis 20 21.Preparation of Project Inquiry 21 22.Cost for Design and Engineering 22 23.Preparation of Loan Application 23 24.Cost for Project Management and Oversight 24 25.Other (describe):25 26.Total Project Cost:26 6.78)De CHECKLIST FOR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION With This Loan Application,Please Check to be Sure You Have Included:«Project oversight (i applcale) «Project management (if applicable) (No Interest Statements (form S1)from: *All persons who submit a bid or proposal *The preparer of the bid documents or requests for proposal (ifapplicable) «The construction manager (if applicable) +The project manager (if applicable) (0 Copy of the bid documents or Request for Proposal (Copy ofall bids,price quotes or proposals received (2)Documentation of the method used to solicit bids or proposals (Written reason if the lowest bidder was not accepted CO Written reason if the bids were not received Nebraska School District Energy Efficiency Program Energy |Technical Analysis Loan or Grant ApplicationOffice¢Attach form S21 for each bullding included on this application SR ee ner PL Sr ee ee SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION *192°!7 amas38,0 37-4 epee School District Name Name And Title of Certifying School Representative Street or Mailing Address Area Code and Phone Number School Dist.Class (check one) ()O:On Omwovovomu City Zip Code Congressional Dist.No.|Legislative Dist.No.|Application Type (check one) Ciauiding (Facility School District Number County Federal Tax identification Nurrber (croup of Buiicings [Complex Total No.of Buildings in this App. : 'NANCIA FORMATION 2.822 #6 Ba facie ue a TB a ed OR Be Name of Architect or Engineer Whose Proposal Has Been Selected Negotiated Cost of Study Number of Buildings Included on this Application $ (J On behaif of the school district,I request a grant of $to pay for the proposed technical analysis of the building(s)or complex listed in this application. (J On behalf of the school district,I request a loan of $to pay for the proposed technical analysis of the building(s)or complex listed in this application. Include a copy of the proposal,no-interest statement (form S1)signed by the architect or engineer and a copy of the school district's board minutes authorizing this application and accepting the architect's or engineer's proposal and cost. 'an V's 853,AUTHORIZATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 22-092 878-22 Es.ETE RNS CARE E ce CITT As Certifying School Representative I hereby: C Authorize the Nebraska Energy Office to obtain energy consumption,billing and cost information from the energy supplier(s)for the school building,complex or facility listed above.This information may include past,presentandfutureconsumptionandcostandbillingpatterns. C Certify that the enclosed informationis true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 0)Certify that the building(s)listed in this application will be used by the school district for the next five years or longer. OC Certify that I will have no financialinterest in any purchase or contract for goods or services the school district makes to implement the project. C Certify that the school district has submitted the application in accordance with all the district's applicable proce- dures. CO Certify that the school district satisfies the eligibility requirements set forth in code 003,has reviewed the applica- tion form and understands its content and intends to undertake the technical analysis if the grant is approved by the Energy Office. C Certify that the school district has submitted the application in accordance with all applicable and administrative procedures of this program. SignHere Pa ot Cenitying School Representative Date Retum this form with the required documentation to:Nebraska Energy Office,P.O.Box 95085,Lincoln,NE 68509-5085,Phone (402)471-2867,FAX (402)471-3064 NEO 4-08-04 Nebraska Energy Office Name School District Energy Efficiency Program Building Information Sheet +Submit form S21 for each building for which a technical assistance grant or loan is requested RENEEPENHeeSeees BUILDING,COMPLEX OR FACILITY INFORMATION 42232288 Nasne And Title of Buiiding or Facility Contact Person FORM $21 Pagenumber total number Street Address or Location ls the Building,Complex or Facility:Legislative District of Building,Complex (owned CJ teased or Facility Department of Education .D.Number Age of Building,Compiex or Facility Total Sq.Ft.Heated |Total Sq.Ft.Air Conditioned |Annual Operating Hours Estimated Remaining Usetul Life ot Building,Complex Has the Building,Complex or Facility Functional Use of Building,Compiex or Facility or Facility Previously Received and Used a Adminttrative (cafeteria Technical Assistance Grant from the Classrooms GymnasiunvAthietic Compiex School Weatherization Fund?Maintenance Other (specify)[LyYee ([((JNo Transportation mS Ot PS,OEESE ENERGY SUPPLIERSROORRka PCRS : Primary Fuel Suppiier Name Secondary Fuel Supplier Name Electricity Supplier Name Address Address Address City Zip Code City Zip Code City Zip Code Phone Number Acct.No.Phone Number Acct.No.Phone Number Acct.No. SAS CASE Bes ENERGY CONSUMPTION HISTORY 2#:cen RA RGSS LEC RT ON LS OR Complete the building's,complex's or facility's energy use for the most recent 12 month period. Primary Fuel:Secondary Fuel:Electricity Month Year Units Dollars Units Dollars kWh Dollars $$$ TOTALS FUEL USED FOR:(check all that apply)wer ware er i eon ee TE Ei SE CA PET LEE IE EE CE OP Primary Fuel Secondary Fuel Oy srace Heath CG EquipmentIj()Space Heating CJ Equipment C1 Space Heating C1 Equipment oO SpaceCoutng Oo TransportationCDSpaceCoolingCOTransporation(1 Space Cooling (0 Transponation ()Water Heating Fans or Pumps CD Water Heating (J Other (0 Water Heating (D Other ]Ushting (Other ELECTRICAL DEMAND (Answer only if your electric supplier bills you on a demand rate.Enter the highest measured electrical demand and the month in which it was recorded.) Highest Measured Demand in Kilowalts:Cost:Measured in the Month of: Return this form with the required documentation to:Nebraska Energy Office,P.O.Box 95085,Lincoln,NE 68509-5085,Phone (402)471-2867,FAX (402)471-3064 NEO 4-6-94 pa HPSS ia FURR ig TEREaS re EEa SKETCH OF BUILDING,COMPLEX OR FACILITY 4 &303.-"Seen URS Chki eine ate ORs Sketch and label the building,complex or facility. ProjectOversight'EnergyEfficiencyMeasureCostsDesignand(f}(e)InteractionWithAllMeasures(d)FirstYearEnergyDollarSavingsMeasureAlone{c)InteractionWithAllMeasures(b)FirstYearEnergySavingsMBtuMeasureAlone(a)EnergyEfficiencyMeasures101112131415161718aeTOTALSNebraska Energy Office School District Energy Efficiency ProgramEnergyAnalysisforaBuilding,omplex or Facility FORM $22 Schoo!District Name Name And Title of Certifying School Representative Street or Malling Address Area Code and Phone Number School District Class (check one)()O1O0 Omornovow City Zip Code Congressional District Number Legletative District Number School District Number Federal Tax identification Number State Kdentilicatlon Number aS TUM elisemee)(Ih ge)- Name FACILITY INFORMATION Sa Name And Title of Building or Facility Contact Person Street Address of Location ts the Buliding,Complex or Facility:Legislative District of Building,ComplexOoOoLoFFacility(if different than above} Department of Education LD.Number Age of Buiiding,Complex or Facility Estimated Remaining Usetul LHe of Buliding,Annual Operating HoursComplexorFacility Total Square Feet Heated Has the Building,Complex or Facility Functional Use of Butiding,Complex or FacilityPreviouslyReceivedandUseda4Administrative CafeteriaLoanfromtheSchoolClassroomsGymnasium Athletic ComplexTotalSquareFeetArConditionedWeatherizationFund?Maintenance Other (specify)(Yee [No Transportation Type of Heating System Age of Heating System Type of Cooling System Ageof Cooling System SS.Es OURING |ATING SEASON Is There a Temperature Setback Program? Ores (no Occupied Hours Temperature Setting Hours Setback Per Week Describe construction details (such as type of materials used for construction,wall and roof membrane,existing insulation R-values,what are the walls made of,what kind of roof was built,etc...)and provide a description of current operation (such as small heaters insomepartsofthebuilding,number of water heaters,size,tem Attach additional page of descriptions if needed.perature setting and age of water heaters,alternate energy systems,etc...) ee PREPARERS CERTIFICATIONS iI NOTARY PUBLIC EER I hereby certify that |have cornpiied with the requirements of the School District Energy Efficiency Program as stated in thetulesandregulations.All information and calculations contained in the this analysis are correct and accurate to the best of my This day of 19knowledge.|wilt have no financial Interest in any purchase or contract for goods or services the school district makes toimplementmeasuresidentifiedInthisenergyanalysis.The Nebraska Energy Office may contact me regarding this analysis.Notary Signatureignedthi19ss :Signed this day of ,Commission ExpiresSignatureofPreparerBnalureotbreparNOTARYSEAL: Name (typed or printed) Company Name and Address Phone Number () Retum this form with the required documentation to:Nebraska Energy Office,P.O.Box 95085,Lincoln,NE 68509-5085,Phone (402)471-2867,FAX (402)471-3064 NEO 4-06-04 on (nnninm«,=--/-SKETCH OF BUILDING,COMPLEX OR FACILITY *#-¥k+ Sketch and label the building,complex or facility. es BUILDING,COMPLEX OR FACILITY ENERGY EVALUATION [aaa 1.List energy efficiency measures (if any)that have been implemented and the approximate completion dates.Also indicate which energy efficiencymeasureswereimplementedastheresultofapreviousenergyanalysis. 2.List all low-cost and no-cost items the school district staff could do in order to reduce energy consumption. 3.Date of on-site inspection of the building(s)or complex. .:00 <<is aes...ENERGY SUPPLIERS »*aiinewt>;tte ©1.\camer Bis OM ChoteLL Ae Primary Fuel Supplier Name Secondary Fuel Supplier Name Electricky Supplier Name Address Address Address Clty Zip Code City Zip Code Chy Zip Code c my Acct.No.Phone Number Acct.No,Phone Number Acct.No. ,'1¢)() 5 ee ENERGY CONSUMPTION HISTORY Mmmanammnndamtisinn»Gitmme'-79.25 =e wei So hes AE i a Complete the building's,complex's or facility's energy use for the most recent 12 month period. Primary Fuel:Secondary Fuel:Electricity Month Year Units Dollars Units Doliars kWh Dollars $$$ TOTALS FUEL USED FOR:(check all that apply)See ¢ee.>.eins costes 6)+#i--¥4 in Primary Fuel Secondary Fuel Electricity DD Space Heating DD Equipment DC Space Heating (J Equement a space Heating C)Equipment LO Space Cooling (1)Transportation (0 Space Cooling (C0 Transportation A Water Heating a pansponalion(1)Water Heating OD Othe LD)Water Heating TD Other [1 Lighting Other a ELECTRICAL DEMAND (Answer only if your electric supplier bills you on a demand rate.Enter the highest measured electrical demand and the month in which it was recorded.) Highest Measured Demand in Kilowatts:Cost:Measured in the Month of: CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION SimitiIunihas -?00:7 20S SE:Vile i abe 287i TIe As certifying school representative,I certify the energy consumption data reported above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I authorize theNebraskaEnergyOfficetoobtainenergyconsumption,billing and cost information from the energy supplier(s)for the school building,complex or facilitylistedabove.This information may include past,present and future consumption and cost and billing patterns. SignHere >=...of Certifying School Representative Date Nebraska School District Energy Efficiency Program .es FORMEnergyEnergyEfficiencyMeasureDescriptiOfficegy«Complete one _¥for each measure identified pt on $23 School District Name Name of Buikding(s)or Complex Energy Efficiency Measure Measure Number (to correspond with measure number listed in form $22) 1.Describe the existing condition and/or problem that the proposed energy efficiency measure will correct or improve. 2.Describe the energy efficiency measure and what area of the building,complex or facility will benefit. 3.Estimate the annualsavings from the proposed energy efficiency measure based on current energy costs for the building,complex or facility (adequate documentationtosupportnumericalvalues,estimates and assumptions must be included,using of accepted engineering calculation methods and showing major equations with units). 4,Measure Cost Description Material $ Equipment $ Labor $ In-kind Services |$ Installed Cost $ Design $ Engineering $ Project Oversight $ Other (describe:Vance]§ Total Measure Cost $- Energy Savings in MBtu Estmated Doilar Savings Total Measure Cost Simpie Paybackof Measure NEO 4-06-94 Nebraska Energy Office School District Energy Efficiency Program Energy Analysis for an Alternate FueledVehicleand/or Fueling Facility SEER VATE GA wtieed Ot HA GA Cimeter:SCHOOL DISTRI FORM $31 T INFORMATION #4 Sin ose tbe ett Fo nite Mia ha ah BOE wad ong es School District Name Name And Title of Certilying School Representative Street or Malling Address Area Code and Phone Number School District Class (check one) ()Oo:Or OmOnOv Ou Clty Zip Code Congressional District Number Legislative District Number School District Number County Federal Tax Identification Number State Kentification Number neris 33-9.FUELING FACIL! 1.Describe the current facility,if any. V INFORMATION |te =ncaaUgLnaeas0i A ee, a2.Describe the proposed facility and/or equipment. Proposed Fueling Facility Number of Vehicles Estimated Life Estimated Street Address or Location to be Served Expectancy Cost |hereby certify that |have complied with the requi:nts of the School District Energy Efficiency Program as stated in thetuiesandregulations.All information and caiculations contained in the this analysis are correct and accurate to the best of my |This day of 19knowledge.|will have no financial interest In any purchase or contract for goods or services the school distri makes to implement measures identified in this energy analysis.The Nebraska Energy Office may contact me regarding this analysis. Signed this day of 19 Commission Expires Signature of Preparer NOTARY SEAL: Name (typed or printed) Company Name and Address Notary Signature Phone Number () Retum this form with the required documentation to:Nebraska Energy Office,P.O.Box 95085,Lincoin,NE 68509-5085, Phone (402)471-2867,FAX (402)471-3064 NEO 4-6-94 INSTRUCTIONS *Submit a copy of this page for each alternate fuel vehicle project proposed. Alternate fuel vehicle projects may be financed under this program in three ways: *Replacement of traditional-fuel with alternate fuel vehicles (complete number 1 &2,below) +Purchase of new alternate-fuel vehicles to increase fleet size (complete number 2,below) *Conversion of traditional-fuel vehicles to operate on alternate fuel (complete number 1 &3,below) SPLITSAR WEEE St tetrerene fener HeeOE Om mee 4 EXISTING VEHICLES '622><sennpien6)dir erty ei alo ted List Manutacturer,Make,Model,&Year of Existing Vehicle(s)to be repiaced or converted Vehicle(s)wilt be 0 Converted to Ahernate Fuel oO Replaced wih New Aternate Fuet Vehicle(s) Number of Existing Vehicles Annwal Fuel Cost Annual Fue!Use Ownership DF owned 0 Leased VEHICLES ue EEeeFgAEA0es List Manutacturer,Make,Model,&Year of Vehicle(s)to be Purchased or Leased New Vehicles wil ([[]Repiace existing vehicles [CJincrease fleet size Number of New Vehicies Fuel Type Expected Life Annual Fuel Cost Annual Fuel Use Annual Miles Driven Passenger Capacky a hip (J Owned DD Leased Cost per Vehicle Can these vehicies also operate on gasoline or diesel fuel?Oo YES oO NO ;$YES,cost of vehicle without alternate fuel capability $ OM SN ER Po ES Bo 1G og ath ertamet TH Ee t+-ome 3 YEMHICLE CONVERSIONS *tammmmmmmsc 06.¢4.07"inteeit 2,5 ee ein > Describe mechanical conversion to be performed Conversion Cost per Vehicle $ Annual Fuel Cost Annual!Fuel Use Annual Miles Driven Ownership CJ ownedDDLeased- Number of Existing Vehicles Fuel Type Expected Life Passenger Capacky AO FUEL SUPPLIERS sensesSeshenc."nieepEEReENiE Gasoline Supplier Name y Olesel Fuel Suppiler Name Alternate Fue!Supplier Name Address Address : Address City Zip Code Clty Zp Code Clty Zip Code Phone Number Acct.No.Phone Number Acct.No.Phone Number Acct.No. ()()() MTT:eee TRANSPORTATION FUEL CONSUMPTION HISTORY =>qnemnten:*qu,gi Complete the school district's transportation fuel use for the most recent 12 month period. Gasoline Diesel Fuel:Alternate Fuel: Month Year Galions Dollars Galions Dollars 'Units Dollars $$$ TOTALS A NEFORMA ey, Number Type of Average AnnualofFuetMilesDriven Vehicle Type and Description Vehicles Ownership Used Per Vehicle CL OwnedBuses,42 passenger and larger CO Leased ' (J ownedBuses,under 42 passenger CO teased 0 OwnedVansCDLeased C0 ownedPassengerCarsCOLeased (0 OwnedServiceVehicles(Leased .(C0 ownesOther(describe):©Leased .'(J ownedOther(describe):(1 Loased 'aS8 ee OM ieI ZOE,CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION siuteeecnensenmunmepeicrcion §ivr peeemin;ene *dom I certify the energy consumption data reported above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I authorize the Nebraska Energy Office to obtain energy consumption,billing and cost information from the energy supplier(s)listed above.This information may include past,present and future consump- tion and cost and billing pattems. Sign Herec ne of Centitying School Representative Nebraska School District Energy Efficiency ProgramEnergy FORM Office Energy Analysis for a Program $30 SRS Ereerie ii.SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION +%eitie=semmmttmaassnit aicyrueSha ™pected SS ty School District Name Name And Title of Centitying School Representative Street or Mailing Address Area Code and Phone Number School District Class (check one) ()O100 OwOwoOvadu City Zip Code Congressional District Number Legislative District Number School District Number County : Federal Tax dentification Nurrber State identification Number FORMATION 23...2 ioe Fer os ae Se ey et Ev eA SEgrt 1.Describe the existing condition being addressed or corrected. 2.Describe and estimate the life expectancy of the specific materials,equipment and services being proposed. 3.Estimate the annual savings from the proposed program based on current energy costs (adequate documentation to support numerical values,estimates and assumptions must be included,using accepted engineering calculation methods and showing major equations with units). Energy Savings in MBtu Estimated Doliar Savings Total Program Cost Simple Payback of Program Estimated Lite Expectancy of Program N =f.OCR UE Relseiacaccele crit Energy Savings in MBtu Estimated Dollar Savings Total Program Cost Simple Payback of Program Estimated Life Expectancy of Program Retum this form with the required documentation to:Nebraska Energy Office,P.O.Box 95085,Lincoln,NE 68509-5085, Phone (402)471-2867,FAX (402)471-3064 NEO 4.06-98 4,Program Cost Description ;$Material .$EquipMen .......csccscsssssssccesssensenes LaDOT .........cssccccsseccesescnseees § In-kind Services .........scsccssscssesoccsecconcosscossesaccececssencesesesssercenscsscseosencnsenasesssenscsnssosscoceess $ Installed CoSt .......cccsssssscssesssessscsescscceccereeees Design .......ccscssceeeee Enginecrin $g Project Oversight ....$ Other (describe:)noses $ Total Program Cost $ {hereby certity that |have complied with the requirements of the School District Energy Efficiency Program as stated In therulesandregulations,All information and calculations contained In the this analysis are correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge.|will have no financial interest in any purchase or contract for goods or services the school district makes to implement programs identified in the energy analysis.The Nebraska Energy Office may contact me regarding this analysis. Signed this___day of ,19 Signature of Preparer of Project Inquiry Name (typed or printed) Company Name and Address Phone Number () V8 6emo ees PREPARERS CERTIFICATIONS "2°U5 amor Demme2:>ert El NOTARY PUBLIC |*>au This___day of 19 Notary Signature Commission Expires NOTARY SEAL: S !es ENERCY SUPPLIERS eee, Primary Fuel Supplier Name Secondary Fuel Suppiier Name Electricty Supptier Name Address Address Address City Zip Code City Zip Code Chy Zip Code Phone Number Acct.No.Phone Number Acct.No,Phone Number Acct.No. ()()() EE es ENERGY CONSUMPTION HISTORY Sia .oe Complete the energy use data for the most recent 12 month period for all fuels affected by this program. Primary Fuel:Secondary Fuel:Electricity Month Year Unlts Dollars Units Dollars kWh : Dollars $$$ TOTALS |FUEL USED FOR:(check all that £))l)Te.|USED FOR:(check all that apply)smmmmeemneeeneEe Primary Fuel Secondary Fuel Clseas 0SpaceHeating EquipmentC0SpaceHeatingDDEquipmentCT)Space Heating 1 Equoment C5)Space Cooling C5)Traneportation(0)Space Cooling CJ Transportation (]Space Cooling (1)Transportation (LD Water Heating ()Fans or PumpsLDWaterHeatingCDOther(1)Water Heating C1)Other Ughting (1)other ELECTRICAL DEMAND (Answer only if your electric supplier bills you on a demand rate,Enter the highest measured electrical demand and the month in which it was recorded.) Highest Measured Demand in Kilowatts:Measured In the Month of: CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION 000i ;Sung As certifying school representative,I certify the energy consumption data reported above is tue and correct to the best of my knowledge and I authorize the Nebraska Energy Office to obtain energy consumption,billing and cost information from the energy supplier(s)listed above.This information may include past,present and future consumption and cost and billing pattems. Sign Her€en of Certifying School Representative Date Nebraska Energy Office School District Energy Efficiency Program No-Interest Statement FORM School District Name Mailing Address City Zip Code Project Name Project Location AS []Preparer of the Request for Proposal [J Project Manager [|Preparer of the Bid Documents []Construction Manager [J Preparer of the Technical Analysis Thereby certify that I and any subcontractors I employ will have no financial interest in any purchase or contract the school district makes to implement the project described above. Or As [|The Bidder (the person making a bid or quoting a price) [|The Proposer (the person submitting the proposal) I hereby certify that I and any sub-contractors I employ will have no financial interest in the oversight or {|Preparer of the Energy Analysis preparation of the Energy Analysis,Project Inquiry,Loan Application,Bid Documents,Request for Proposal nor with the project manager or construction manager for the project described above. es SIGNATURE Sn*eee NOTARY PUBLIC 19This___day of Signed this day of 19 Notary Signature Signature Commission Expires Name (typed or printed)NOTARY SEAL: Company Name and Address Phone Number () Retum this form with the required documentation to:Nebraska Energy Office,P.O.Box 95085,Lincoln,NE 68509-5085,Phone (402)471-2867,FAX (402)471-3064 NEO 4-11-94 Rev.12-14-94 School District Name Building Name Loan I.D.#School I.D.#Reviewed By: Requirements Date Okay |Comments |Date |Res. Rec'd Res.|By Project Inquiry Form Board Minutes for Project Inquiry Loan Application Form Board Minutes for Loan Application Energy Analysis Form(s) Board Minutes for Energy Analysis Bid Docs.or Req.for Proposal Copies of Bids or Proposals Rec'd Method of Solicitation Board Minutes for Award No Interest Statements: All Bidders or Proposers Preparer of B.D.or R.F.P. Construction Manager Project Manager |; Contracts: Project Mgr.(if applicable) Construction Mgr.(if applicable) Invoices: Prep.of Energy Analysis Prep.of Bid Documents Prep.of Request for Proposal Project Oversight Project Management Required Documents Document Date of Date Comments Document |Returned Loan Agreement Amendment Number 1 Amendment Number 2 Amendment Number 3 Promissory Note Bid Document/Request for Proposal Requirements Bid Documents Okay |Initials ||Request for Proposal Okay |Initials Reflects Project on Application Describe Specific Scope of Work Lump Sum &Unit Price Bid Lump Sum &Unit Price Time Frame for Completion Time Frame for Completion Requires No- Interest Statement Requires No-Interest Statement Requires Waiver of Claims Requires Waiver of Claims Retains 5%of Retains 5%of Contract Contract Lists Goods and Require Qualifications Services List Provides Specific List Goals and Detail for Bid Objectives Contingent on NEO Contingent on NEO Approval Approval Subcontractor Subcontractor Information Information Requires Energy Office Access Requires Energy Office Access NEO use only . Loan No:Nebraska Energy Efficiency School Loan Program Request for PaymentDate: School District Name District No.Mailing Addresss City or Village State Zip Code Tax Payer I.D.No.Which Building,Facility or Complex is this Request.Being Made For?Original Planned Date of Completion |Total Amount of Request $ REQUEST SUMMARY M P P Measure No.STATUS Supply Name of Contractor, leasure,Project aration OF rom col.--A ed A t Supplier,Project Manager orSupervisionCosttobeFundedLoanApp.C Date 4 In Progress concen er Application0 ndicate Self for In-kind Amount Requested Worksheet)complete (%completed)Date Services 1 |%$$ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Thereby certify that the amount of this request reflects the costs of goods purchased or services performed to the satisfaction NEO USE ONLY of the school district. Approved Loan Amount --.-------$ Loan Funds Received to Date..... Signature of Cenifying School District Official Amount Retained to Date.......... Amount of Loan Remaining ----- Name Typed or Printed Amount of This Request --------- Amount Released This Request -- Title Amount Retained This Request----()Drawdown Balance..........-.--.-$ Date Telephone Number Comments: Attach copies of invoices,vouch ills i ,pies .chers,and bills to support this request.Approved:Date: Retum Complcted Request to:FNANCE DIVISION,NEBRASKA ENERGY OFFICE,STATE CAPITOL,BOX 95085,LINCOLN,NE 68509 Nebraska Energy Efficiency School Loan Program Annual ReportTobecompletedbytheschooldistrictpursuanttothetermsofsection81-1633 of the Nebraska statutes. School District Name Dist.Number Name of School Building,Facility or Complex Loan Number Date of Loan Date of Project Completion |SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT NAME OF PERSON PREPARING REPORT Name Address City Zip Code Area Code and Phone City Zip Code Area Code and Phone ()() ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES FUNDED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES :PROJECT PERFORMANCE (check one) Satisfactory Unsatisfactory WOWOTNMARWDNeS|COMMENTS Comment on any measures you feel are unsatisfactory or any problems you have encountered with the energy efficiency measures implementedinyourbuilding,facility or complex under this loan. Comment on any measures you feel have exceeded your expectations or produced results far in excess of the projected energy savings. Complete Reverse Side Return to:FINANCE DIVISION,NEBRASKA ENERGY OFFICE,STATE CAPITOL,BOX 95085,LINCOLN,NE 68509 [BUILDING,FACILITY OR COMPLEX INFORMATION 1.Total current square footage of building,facility,or complex.2.Total current square footage of building,facility or complex heated orair conditioned. 3.Total square footage of building,facility or complex at time of original application. 4,Total square footage of building,facility,or complex heated or air conditioned at time of original application. 5.Percent of building heated by electricity. 6.Current total annual operating hours. 7.Total annual operating hours at the time of original application. 8.Have you installed,removed,or discontinued the use of any energy saving materials or equipment over the past 12 month periodthatwouldbeafactorinincreasingordecreasingyourenergyconsumption?]YES [J NO Items installed: Items discontinued use: Items removed: 9.List any changes that have happened over the past 12 month period in or to your building,facility or complex that would cause your energy consumption to increase or decrease.(remodeling,expansion,storm damage,fuel leaks,addition of energy using equip.etc.) 10.(If applicable)Have staff been trained to the proper operation of any energy saving equipment installed as part of the loan?(1 YES (1 NO (if no,why?) 11.(if applicable)Have maintenance schedules been developed and maintained for equipment installed as part of the loan{]YES C1)NO (if no,why?) 12.Has the functional use of the building,facility,or complex been changed over the past 12 month period?(1)YES CC)NO (if yes,what is the use now?)13.Has there been a decrease or increase in your cost of energy over the last 12 month period?[]YES C)NO (if yes,identify the type of fuel and the amount of cost increase or decrease per unit) 14.Has there been any change in your setback program during the last twelve months?LJ]YES LJ NO (if yes,what is your new program?) List the monthly energy consumption for the past 12 month period from through Type of Primary Fuel Type of Secondary Fuel PRIMARY FUEL SECONDARY FUEL ELECTRICITY Mo.Yr.Units Dollars Mo.|Yr.Units Dollars Mo.Yr.Units Dollars $$$ TOTALS $TOTALS $TOTALS $ No other program offers as much as the Conservation Action Program for Schools (CAPS)™ We ask you to shop around.Please compare the programs carefully.Check cost, comprehensiveness,and tangible results. And then,choose the Conservation Action Program -there is nothing more cost-effective! Start CAPS -today!: Every week you delay will cost you thousands of dollars in savings. Act now! The high costs of waiting* Savings over the next 5 years $588,000gram.If you start the pro _today you save __ If you start the program in $500,000 6 months you save Give us a Call! 403)460-9304 EEC Energy and Environmental Consulting Inc. Box 30,Site 4,RR 1 St.Albert,Alberta T8N 1M8,Canada Ph.(403)460-9304 Fax.(403)458-2490 Printed on recycled paper.This information brochure was produced on an energy efficient Apple Macintosh PowerBook Duo 230™with an average power consumption of 7 Watts.©EEC Energy and Environmental!Consulting Inc.1995.EEC Energy and Environmental Consulting,the EEC Logo,EEC Conservation Action Program for Schools (CAPS),and the CAPS Logo are trademarks of EEC Energy and Environmental Consulting Inc.Savings shown are based on actual year one savings with increases of 40,30,25,and 20%,respectively,in the following CAPS years.Savings achieved will vary based on building equipment and school participation. Benefits of the Conservation Action Program The Conservation Action Program for Schools (CAPS)™is a self-financing,innovative energy conser- vation and environmental education program.This brochure will give you a short overview of the program's main features. e No start-up costs The Conservation Action Program for Schools (CAPS)achieves results with no-cost utility savings which other programs only achieve through investment of hundreds of thousands of Dollars. ¢Total savings increase each year Conservation programs which are based on high initial investments have declining savings in later years,due to aging equipment.With CAPS your savings increase from year to year. ¢Training and motivation of students and teachers Most other programs rely only on expensive measures for results.We tap an underused resource:the school users themselves.Free Bonus:a generation of environmentally committed students who know how to take action! e The highest savings results We challenge you to compare the savings results of CAPS with those of other programs.CAPS gets results which other programs can only dream about. e Proven know-how CAPS is based on conservation experience gained over 11 years at nearly 200 Edmonton Public Schools.Eckhart Stoyke,EEC's senior energy consultant,achieved savings of $24 million for Edmonton Public Schools.His efforts were recognized by the Canadian Government Department of Energy,Mines and Resources and the Association of Energy Engineers and received the Best Corporate Program Award from both organizations in 1989. Pilot projects of our innovative,self-financing program have been in place since 1990.CAPS in its present form has existed since April 1993.The program is running successfully in Alberta,Saskatchewan,the Yukon Territory,and in Germany. Savings Year One*eThe most effective program of its kind in North America!Consumption Pekan ee 12-27%13-26% effective in North America,according to a government *Results of first three districts to complete year one of CAPS. survey which rated energy conservation programs for schools. Much is made of the fact that energy conservation can save money;we prove it!Absolutely no start-up funds are required for CAPS.On the contrary,CAPS creates savings for the district and the schools in year one of the program.The consultant only receives a percentage of the savings achieved.In the absence of the Conservation Action Program these monies would have been spent on utilities.If our program is not successful,we don't receive a single penny! ;Dod Slider OT Tama!Ered y Services Corps510-2 72-01366rdAyFinera Kvercogen,|VF PD,Zo NSS hp pEeslng of?bondr for Stoterodhon$3 S bo nd Fi nay e\ng QI veer yaybeck12%imhovelt” Frevgy Load Fert-pers edof hsfekg |Mellen elle ox /720-7 cob | LTs £.Lornetod Seyi ees CPereyols f la LooeWhikomCenaeltIT |Paomdpna Lit/SEH seo ;Fi kandi ng Opn n>Met MelleraepCapita!vt pers330-ZOO hee -:-see 1 ' ' ::wae : ; wee -vere ee ia oem Oper ee i thee i t ae done ' seo oe whe eee ! ehoees . 1 t ere ca tte cee 1 eeae ' Bees ' eos a < soe mee we ::wea ve ee oe to see wee see aoe .-con foe cee ee -oe -..:a a be see o tee 8 eee errr cee on t=pee ca vom we em ce ce tm ee ne « swe ee wee er fe ee ene wos "::.".:te ne to wee -"nee oan oe meee .a as we an -ao ee :coe cnet ne :-eee aes ee tee rr Te | noe noe poe -:tee .-:« GREEN LIGHTS FINANCING DIRECTORY Version 3.00 OVERVIEW The Green Lights Financing Directory (GLFIN)is a computerized database of financing resources for energy-efficient lighting projects.The database was developed for the U.S.EPA to help Green Lights Partners and Allies take advantage of the financial and technical assistance available from utilities and other third-party sources of financing. DISCLAIMER The information contained in the database has been obtained from the best available sources -generally,the offeror's own program literature -and is believed to be accurate as of the date of release.However,neither EPA nor its contractor guarantees the accuracy of the data.Users should contact the representative listed in the database to obtain complete information about a particular program. KEY FUNCTIONS - | : <t>Scroll up one line within a report or menu <I>Scroll down one line within a report or menu <->Scroll left or right within a report or menu <TAB>Scroll right quickly within a report <Shift-TAB >Scroll left quickly within a report<Cti-PgUp>Go to the top of a report<Ctl-PgDn>Go to the bottom of a report <Space Bar>Select or Un-Select an item in a pick list <Enter >Select a highlighted menu option <Esc>Abort the current operation;step back to next higher level menu <Fl>Display this help text <Alt-Fl>Display help for Custom Reports Function Buttons ("Tag”,"All","Save",etc.)-use left and right arrow keys to change the highlighted button.Press<Enter>to use the highlighted button. INITIAL PASSWORD -Access to GLFIN is protected by passwords.Until the user sets up user names and passwords (see the Tools menu option),GLFIN users should simply press the <enter>key at both the user name and password prompt to enter the system.Setting up passwords is optional.If passwords are not set up,GLFIN will continue to permit access using the <enter>key as described above. MAIN MENU There are four options on the main menu:Utility Financing,Non-Utility Financing,Tools,and Exit. Utility Financing There are two categories of reports that can created from this option:Lighting and Non-lighting.For each category there are two.reports:the Technology Report and the Utility Report.; Technology Report -When you select the Technology report from the menu,the system presents a "pick list"of Technology Categories.These categories are the broad based names for lighting technologies.Select or unselect the categories you are interested in with the <Space bar>.To select all categories,use the "All”button.To unselect all categories,use the "None”button.Use the "Save”button when you are finished selecting categories. After you have selected the main categories,the system will present you with a list of Technology Types,which are sub-categories to allof the main categories selected.Select the Technology Types with the <Spacebar>as above.Again,use the "Save"button when you are finished.The system will then display the Technology report for the selected technologies, You may scroll through the report with the <PgUp>/<PgDn>keys,arrow keys,or the <TAB>/<Shift-TAB >keys. To print the report,use the "Print”button.To save the report to a file,use the "Saveto File”button. |+100_| Utility Report -When you select the Utility report from the menu,the system presents a pick list of States.Select Stateswhoseutilityprogramsinterestyouwiththe<Space bar>,"All"button,or "None”button.Use the "Save*button'when you are finished selecting States.The system will then display Utiliues that serve the selected States.Select Utilities with the <Space bar>as above.Use the "Save"button when you are finished.The system will then display the Unlity report for the selected utilities. You may scroll through the report with the <PgUp>/<PgDn >keys,arrow keys,or the <TAB>/<Shift-TAB >keys.To print the report,use the "Print"button.To save the report to a file,use the "Save to File”button. Non-Utility Financing The Non-Uslity Financing section of the program allows you to search the database on a cross-section of four fields: Census Regions,Company Name,Type of Organization,and Financing Products (Company Offerings).For example,if you want to find financing companies in the Northeast region that are Energy Service Companies and offer Shared . Energy Savings Contracts,select "NE"from the Census Regions list,"Energy Service Company”from the Type of Organization list,and "Shared Energy Savings Contracts”from the Financing Products list.When you are done selecting,select "Run Report"button at the bottom of the screen,and the system will display relevant information about thecompaniesfoundinthesearch. You may scroll through the report with the <PgUp>/<PgDn>keys,arrow keys,or the <TAB>/<Shift-TAB >keys. To print the report,use the "Print"button.To save the report to a file,use the "Saveto file”button. Tools From the tools menu,you may choose Custom Reports,Reindex,Set System Password,Sound,or Printer Selection. Custom Reports This is a sophisticated reporting option that allows advanced users to define their own data queries and reports. Description of its use is beyond the scope of this quick reference and is fully described in the Custom Reports help text. Reindex Reindex is used if the GLFIN index files become corrupt (due to a power failure,etc.).It may be run at any time without harming the databases. Set System Password These entries determine system access.Initially,the user ID and password are set to blank.To implement system passwords,select the "Edit"button,and change the user [ID and password.Any valid character may be used for level. Use the "Add","Edit”,"Delete”,"Find",and "Print”buttons to maintain user [D entries. Sound This option allows the user to tum on or off error beeps and other sounds within GLFIN. Printer Selection After choosing Printer Selection,you may select one of the printers on the list.Put the cursor on the printer you wish to select,and use the "selecT"button.To determine the device the printer is connected to,use the "Device”button,then select either LPT1,LPT2,LPT3,COM1,or COMZ2. WHO TO CALL FOR HELP For technical support in using the software,call (703)934-3150.If you have questions about lighting technologies or financing options,refer to the Green Lights Lighting Upgrade Manual or call the Lighting Services Group Information Line at (202)862-1145. COMMENTS We welcome and use your comments.Please fill out and return the comment"sheet and/or phone in your comments to(202)862-1145. Ned ssac.-of.Brergy.Sevylce _Co.."1200 &€.St NWSviteFEO.Werk,DC.e000.a _Fx).2414. Fax. ene ee nines oe ae in a cena ee come dee ee emer ae eee ee wee wee ae aid wo ee a ee ---a :. x. - . '. k ' FINANCING DIRECTORY NAME CONTACT NAME CITY/STATE COMMENTS PHONE # Tamal Energy Services Corp.David Slifer 3d party financing 510/232-0386 Energy Capital Partners Matthew Heller Pasadena/CA Financing 818/584-8860 Energy Masters Corp Pat Keane Reno/NV Financing,ESPC 702/826-9045 Johnson Controls David Rand Anchorage/AK controls,ESPC,financing 907/243-3737 Noresco Michael Castonguay Framingham/MA _ESPC,financing,eng'ring 508/875-9921 Siebe Environmental Controls Steven McQuerry Anaheim/CA ESPC,controls,eng'ring 714/978-1600 Gree,bra kts fi nene'mg directs ry On fe By the wry Espc sterds Be state.ak.us DDDDD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DDDDD LLLL LL LL LL LL LL 000 CCCC KKK 00 OO cc CC KK 00 00 CC KK K 00 00 CC KKKK L OO 00 CC KK K LL OO OO CC CC KK LLLLLLL 000 CCCC KKK STATE OF ALASKA,DCRA 333 W.4TH AVE.,SUITE 220 ANCHORAGE,AK PHONE: FAX: DATE: 99501 (907)269-4500 (907)269-4520 10/06/1995TIME:11:32:25 AM KK AA RRRRRR KK AAAA RR RR K AA AA RR RR AA AA RRRRR K AAAAAA RR RR KK AA AA RR RR KK AA AA RRR RR DDDDD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DDDDD Green Lights Financing DirectoryNon-Utility Financing Report Page:2 Date:10/05/95 Company Name:Arizona Department of Commerce .© Address:Phoenix City Square 3800 North Central,Suite 1200 Phoenix,AZ 85012 Contact:Debbie Broermann Phone:(602)280-1368 Type of Organization:General Financial Services Financing Methods:Offers financial assistance through oil restitution funds to qualified Arizonabusinessesforlong-term,fixed-asset plant expannsion and energy-conservingbuildingretrofits Prospect Qualification Criteria:For profit businesses,not-for-profit organizations and politicalsubdivisions;existing manufacturers (in Arizona)of energy conservingproducts;and companies (in Arizona)acquiring energy conserving products. Financing Product:Full/Partial Financing Equipment:Ballasts Lamps Controls Reflectors Fixtures Customized Lighting Projects Financing Terms: Typical application processing time:6-12 weeksSizeofloan:$10,000 minimum;$500,000 maximum Maximum financing period:5 years Acceptable payback period on energy efficiency improvement:0 years minimum 5S years maximum Market: Offices Retail Stores Elementary/Secondary SchoolsColleges/Universities Hospitals Nursing HomesHotels/Motels Industrial Facilities High-rise Apartments/Condos Region: West Green Lights Financing DirectoryEPAGreenLightsProgram Green Lights Financing DirectoryNon-Utility Financing Report Page:1 Date:10/05/95 Search Conditions: Census Region West Green Lights Financing DirectoryEPAGreenLightsProgram Green Lights Financing DirectoryNon-Utility Financing Report Page:3 Date:10/05/95 Address: Contact: Phone: Type of Organization: Financing Methods:Arranges financing companies 2686 South 300 West Salt Lake City,UT 84115 Chris Boren (801)467-1891 Lighting Management Company through banks,leasing companies,and energy service Prospect Qualification Criteria:Facilities greater than 50,000 squeare feet;Minimum business gross revenuerequirement:$2.5 million Financing Product: Equipment:Ballasts Lamps Controls Reflectors Fixtures Lease or Lease/Purchase Agreements Customized Lighting Projects Financing Terms: Minimum lease period:3 years Maximum lease period:5 years Size of project: Acceptable payback period on energy efficiency improvement: Market: Offices Retail Stores $5,000 minimum;$250,000 maximum Elementary/Secondary SchoolsColleges/Universities HospitalsNursingHomesHotels/Motels Industrial Facilities High-rise Apartments/Condos Region: West Financing Product: Equipment:Ballasts Lamps Controls Reflectors Other Financing Products Green Lights Financing DirectoryEPAGreenLightsProgram N/A Green Lights Financing DirectoryNon-Utility Financing Report Page:4 Date:10/05/95 Equipment (continued):Fixtures Customized Lighting Projects Financing Terms:3rd Party financing Market: Offices Retail Stores Elementary/Secondary SchoolsColleges/Universities Hospitals Nursing HomesHotels/Motels Industrial Facilities High-rise Apartments/Condos Region: West Green Lights Financing DirectoryEPAGreenLightsProgram Green Lights Financing DirectoryNon-Utility Financing Report Page:5 Date:10/05/95 Company Name:Onsite Energy Corporation Address:++ + + «701 Palomar Airport Road,Suite 200...Carlsbad,CA 92009 Contact:Frank J.Mazanec Phone:(619)931-2400 Type of Organization:Energy Service Company Financing Methods:Arranges financing through banks,leasing companies,and other generalpartnerssuchasEUACogenexinEUA/Onsite,L.P.Partnership Prospect Qualification Criteria:Facilities not size dependent;No minimum business gross revenuerequirement-possible alternate security necessary if credit profile is aconcern(ex-personal guaranty,mortgage waiver,etc) Financing Product:Shared Energy Savings Contract Equipment: Ballasts Lamps Controls Reflectors Fixtures Customized Lighting Projects Financing Terms: Minimum contract period:3 years Maximum contract period:12 years Size of project:$100,000 minimum;$10 million maximum Acceptable payback period on energy efficiency improvement:N/A year minimum 7 years maximum Market: Offices Retail Stores Elementary/Secondary SchoolsColleges/Universities Hospitals Nursing HomesHotels/Motels Industrial Facilities Region: West Financing Product:Guaranteed Savings Contract Equipment:Ballasts Lamps Controls Green Lights Financing DirectoryEPAGreenLightsProgram Green Lights Financing DirectoryNon-Utility Financing Report Page:6 Date:10/05/95 Equipment (continued):Reflectors Fixtures Customized Lighting Projects Financing Terms:Minimum contract period:3 yearsMaximumcontractperiod:12 years Percentage of calculated savings guaranteed:75-80%Size of project:$100,000 minimum;$10 million maximum Acceptable payback period on energy efficiency improvement:N/A year minimum7yearsmaximum Market: Offices Retail Stores Elementary/Secondary SchoolsColleges/Universities Hospitals Nursing HomesHotels/Motels Industrial Facilities Region: West Financing Product:Lease or Lease/Purchase Agreements Equipment:Ballasts Lamps Controls Reflectors Fixtures Customized Lighting Projects Financing Terms: Typical application processing time:5 daysSizeofloan:$50,000 minimum;$10 million maximum Maximum financing period:5 years Acceptable payback period on energy efficiency improvement:N/A year minimum7yearmaximum Market: Offices Retail Stores Elementary/Secondary SchoolsColleges/Universities Hospitals Nursing HomesHotels/Motels Green Lights Financing DirectoryEPAGreenLightsProgram Green Lights Financing DirectoryNon-Utility Financing Report Page:7 Date:10/05/95 Market (continued):Industrial Facilities Region: West Financing Product:Full/Partial Financing Equipment: Ballasts Lamps Controls Reflectors Fixtures Customized Lighting Projects Financing Terms:Typical application processing time:30 daysSizeofloan:$50,000 minimum;$10 million maximum Maximum financing period:5 years Acceptable payback period on energy efficiency improvement:N/A year minimum7yearmaximum Market: Offices Retail Stores Elementary/Secondary SchoolsColleges/Universities HospitalsNursingHomesHotels/Motels Industrial Facilities Region: West Green Lights Financing DirectoryEPAGreenLightsProgram Green Lights Financing DirectoryNon-Utility Financing Report Page:8 Date:10/05/95 Company Name:Travis Capital,Inc Address:++= = = = = = = «<39 West Post Office Plc,Suite 200.0SaltLakeCity,UT 84101 Contact:Scott A.Gutting Phone:(801)355-4321 Type of Organization:Equity/syndication Firm Financing Methods:Arranges both in-house financing and financing through banks,leasingcompanies,and equity investors Prospect Qualification Criteria:Facilities of greater than 50,000 square feet Financing Product:Shared Energy Savings Contract Equipment:Ballasts Lamps Controls Reflectors Fixtures Customized Lighting Projects Financing Terms:Minimum contract period:VariesSizeofproject:$50,000 minimumEachprojectisevaluated,and the best option is chosen for the client.In most cases,there are minimal specific requirements. Market: Offices Retail Stores Elementary/Secondary SchoolsColleges/Universities HospitalsNursingHomesHotels/Motels Industrial Facilities High-rise Apartments/Condos Region: West Financing Product:Guaranteed Savings Contract Equipment:Ballasts Lamps Controls Reflectors Fixtures Customized Lighting Projects Green Lights Financing DirectoryEPAGreenLightsProgram Green Lights Financing DirectoryNon-Utility Financing Report Page:9 Date:10/05/95 Financing Terms:Each project is evaluated,and the best option is chosen for the client.In most cases,there are minimal specific requirements. Market: Offices Retail Stores Elementary/Secondary SchoolsColleges/Universities Hospitals Nursing HomesHotels/Motels Industrial Facilities High-rise Apartments/Condos Region: West Financing Product:Lease or Lease/Purchase Agreements Equipment:Ballasts Lamps Controls Reflectors Fixtures Customized Lighting Projects Financing Terms:Each project is evaluated,and the best option is chosen for the client.In most cases,there are minimal specific requirements. Market: Offices Retail Stores Elementary/Secondary SchoolsColleges/Universities Hospitals Nursing HomesHotels/Motels Industrial Facilities High-rise Apartments/Condos Region: West Green Lights Financing DirectoryEPAGreenLightsProgram Green Lights Financing DirectoryNon-Utility Financing Report Page:10Date:10/05/95 Company Name:Vista Universal,Inc Address:++ + + =«25710 Industrial Boulevard ==S*= C*s "'-*S*S*S SHayward,CA 94545 Contact:David C.Schneider Phone:(415)785-6166 Type of Organization:Lighting Management Company Financing Methods:Arranges in-house financing and financing through banks Prospect Qualification Criteria:Facilities of less than 50,000 square feet Financing Product:Other Financing Products Equipment:Ballasts Lamps Controls Financing Terms: Lighting Maintenance Agreements Market: Offices Retail Stores Region: West ***END OF REPORT *** Green Lights Financing DirectoryEPAGreenLightsProgram |'|) vl Leopard On SE Pp pler "Since se PF ye i¥ou, +ots }-<O seeyatdonsenaeae -... \ 0\- _|Rs AY Ka 3abelpt _get_geals exe tenth)ye Boing Aavny_coH ynone nistdortral9PCLIAOI:,Cort nued|L6 CVI eK