STATE OF CALIFORNIA Green Schools in a Red Economy Pacific Energy Center September 21, 2010 Presented by the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC)

Proposition 1D: High Performance Funding Presented by: Brian LaPask Project Management Supervisor

Major functions:  Verify that all applicant school districts meet specific criteria based on the type meet specific criteria based on the type of funding which is being requested. of funding which is being requested.  Prepare recommendations for the SAB's review and approval. review and approval.  Prepare regulations, policies and procedures which carry out the mandates of the SAB.  Prepare agendas for the SAB meetings. What is the Office of Public School Construction? The Office of Public School Construction, as staff to the State Allocation Board, implements and administers the School Facility Program and other programs of the State Allocation Board.

Assembly Bill (AB) 127 Set aside $100 million in incentive grants to promote the use of high performance attributes in new construction and modernization projects for K-12 schools. High performance attributes include: Set aside $100 million in incentive grants to promote the use of high performance attributes in new construction and modernization projects for K-12 schools. High performance attributes include: Using designs and materials that promote energy and water efficiency. Using designs and materials that promote energy and water efficiency. Maximizing the use of natural lighting. Maximizing the use of natural lighting. Improving indoor air quality. Improving indoor air quality. Utilizing recycled materials and materials that emit a minimum of toxic substances. Utilizing recycled materials and materials that emit a minimum of toxic substances. Employing acoustics that are conducive to teaching and learning. Employing acoustics that are conducive to teaching and learning.

High Performance Rating Criteria The High Performance Rating Criteria (HPRC) is currently modeled after the 2006 Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Criteria, with updates pending to incorporate the 2009 CA- CHPS Criteria. The High Performance Rating Criteria (HPRC) is currently modeled after the 2006 Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Criteria, with updates pending to incorporate the 2009 CA- CHPS Criteria. The five categories used for the HPRC are: The five categories used for the HPRC are:  Site  Water  Energy  Materials  Indoor Environmental Quality

High Performance Rating Criteria The DSA oversees the review of plan designs. The DSA oversees the review of plan designs. Upon verification of the high performance credits by the DSA High Performance School Team, the District will be provided a signed Form HPI-1. Upon verification of the high performance credits by the DSA High Performance School Team, the District will be provided a signed Form HPI-1. The District must submit this form to the OPSC with their funding application. The District must submit this form to the OPSC with their funding application. The increase to the base grant will be determined by the number of credits the project receives multiplied by a percentage factor which will ultimately provide an increase ranging from two to just over ten percent. The increase to the base grant will be determined by the number of credits the project receives multiplied by a percentage factor which will ultimately provide an increase ranging from two to just over ten percent.

Regulation Changes, May 2010 Approved by State Allocation Board in May 2010, but not active yet. Office of Administrative Law approval expected this year. Introduction of the new “High Performance Base Incentive Grant” (HPBIG). HPBIG provides $150,000 for new school projects that meet minimum point threshold. Also provides $250,000 for new construction addition and modernization projects meeting minimum point threshold. Only one HPBIG per school site is allowed.

Regulation Changes, May 2010 Updated to incorporate 2008 Energy Code. Data collection – SAB interested in collecting data on cost differentials between standard and high performing systems. Board Resolutions – updated Application for Funding (Form SAB 50-04) to require school districts to have school board resolutions supporting HPI request and intent to continue to pursue and build high performing/green schools.

Regulation Changes, May 2010 Rating Criteria points are worth more, percentages have been increased. Addition of 16 additional credits in HPRC. –Two additional credits in Water category. –Eleven additional credits in Energy category, (eight of which are for renewable energy produced on site.) –Three additional credits in Indoor Environmental Quality category.

HPI Funding for New Construction Projects Must meet all prerequisites in all HPRC categories; then, the district may select the credits they wish to pursue. Must meet all prerequisites in all HPRC categories; then, the district may select the credits they wish to pursue. Projects must meet the minimum point threshold of 27 points to qualify for the grants. Projects must meet the minimum point threshold of 27 points to qualify for the grants.

New Construction Funding Calculation Example (current) Scenario – New Construction project for a 1000 pupil elementary school designed to the 2006 criteria with 41points achieved and verified by DSA. Base grant: $8,738 x 1,000 pupils = $8,738, points = 4.0 percent increase Therefore; $8,839 x 1,000 x 4.0% = $349,520 $8,839 x 1,000 x 4.0% = $349,520

New Construction Funding Calculation Example (future) Scenario – New Construction project for a 1000 pupil elementary school designed to the 2009 criteria with 41 points achieved and verified by DSA. Base grant: $8,738 x 1,000 pupils = $8,738, points = 6.52% percent increase Therefore; $8,738 x 1,000 x 6.52% = $569,718; plus, $8,738 x 1,000 x 6.52% = $569,718; plus, $150,000 (Base Incentive Grant) = $719,718 an increase of $150,000 (Base Incentive Grant) = $719,718 an increase of $370,198, or more than double the previous amount. $370,198, or more than double the previous amount.

HPI Funding for Additions to a Site and Modernization Projects Must meet all prerequisites that are within the scope of the project; then, the district may select the credits they wish to pursue. Must meet all prerequisites that are within the scope of the project; then, the district may select the credits they wish to pursue. Projects must meet the minimum point threshold of 20 points to qualify for the grants. Projects must meet the minimum point threshold of 20 points to qualify for the grants.

Modernization Funding Calculation Example (current) Scenario – Modernization project for a 500 pupil elementary school designed to the 2006 criteria with 41 points achieved and verified by DSA. Base grant: $3,328 x 500 pupils = $1,664, points = 4.0 percent increase Therefore; $3,328 x 500 x 4.0% = $66,560 $3,328 x 500 x 4.0% = $66,560

Modernization Funding Calculation Example (future) Scenario – Modernization project for a 500 pupil elementary school designed to the 2009 criteria with 41 points achieved and verified by DSA. Base grant: $3,328 x 500 pupils = $1,664, points = 6.52% percent increase Therefore; $3.328 x 500 x 6.52% = $108,493; plus, $3.328 x 500 x 6.52% = $108,493; plus, $250,000 (Base Incentive Grant) = $358,493 an increase of $250,000 (Base Incentive Grant) = $358,493 an increase of $291,933, or more than four times the previous amount. $291,933, or more than four times the previous amount.

Funding Summary 121 applications have been approved (77 unfunded approvals) through August 25, 2010 SAB 121 applications have been approved (77 unfunded approvals) through August 25, 2010 SAB Average points: 34.5 (~2.5% increase to base grant) Average points: 34.5 (~2.5% increase to base grant) ~$24.7M has been allocated ($13.4M in unfunded approvals) ~$24.7M has been allocated ($13.4M in unfunded approvals) ~ $75.3M still available ~ $75.3M still available

Contact Information Brian LaPask, Supervisor (916) Tim Hegedus, Program Analyst (916)

Website Resources  OPSC Website   California Energy Commission Website  DSA Website  DSA Website Link to Energy Regulations  Collaborative for High Performance Schools

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