1. UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2008 The Best Practice Awards Program is created by the UC/CSU/IOU Energy Efficiency Partnership Program and funded under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission

2. The UC Project Management Institute is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available upon request (emily.montan@ucop.edu). This program is registered with the AIA-CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.emily.montan@ucop.edu AIA CONTINUING EDUCATION

3. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SHADED PARKING CANOPIES, LOT V California State University, Fresno Renewables/Innovative Energy Generation or Procurement Robert Boyd – Associate Vice President for Facilities Management

4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The solar photovoltaic shaded parking canopies, Lot V at CSU Fresno is the largest photovoltaic (PV) paneled parking installation at any university nationwide –Generating approximately 1.525 million KWh of power annually; an estimated 20% of the campus electrical demand –Will save more than $13 million over it’s 30-year lifespan –Consists of 3,872 PV panels over 10 multi-car, covered parking structures –Provides an additional 677 covered and 286 uncovered parking spaces –Provides landscape and parking upgrades in an underdeveloped area

5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project began with the campus strategic plan and its goal to incorporate renewable energy generation to meet current and future energy needs. In addition, the university searched for ways to support the trustees’ resolution EO 987 to install on-site renewable generation by 2009/10. Team Goals: –Generate renewable energy and stabilize the campus’ energy costs –Sustainability – creating a greener campus –Reduce campus carbon footprint –Reduce cost of planned upgrades to the campus electrical infrastructure –Showcase functionality in a dual purpose project –Provide covered parking stalls for students, faculty and staff

6. The conceptualization of the project began in August, 2005… and the dedication was held November 8, 2007 construction started May, 2007… PROJECT: START TO FINISH

7. Our university is determined to support sustainable practices in all areas, but in its infrastructure and construction practices in particular –The PV solar canopies project is an excellent example of how we are accomplishing this goal –Campus continues to explore greener alternatives in our infrastructure and construction practices –Project in conceptual design phase: one-megawatt solar installation located in the Farm area of campus. This project will be multi- functioned, serving as an animal shelter, feed storage and general storage as well as a renewable energy source. STRIVING FOR BEST PRACTICES

8. Site Selection –Evaluated traditional rooftop solar panel installation –Not a viable option due to the numerous equipment penetrations on the campus rooftops –Reviewed numerous parking areas for canopies and selected Lot V because: –Sufficient size to allow for one-megawatt installation (required 5 acres minimum) –No solar obstructions from buildings or landscaping –Underdeveloped and in need of upgrading –Prominent location – ideal to showcase its dual function PROCESS

9. Unique Aspects –PG&E Rebate Grant awarded through an application process –Received the maximum $2.8 million for one-megawatt project –Selected 18 out of over 400 applicants –Selected Chevron Energy Solutions to be the Energy Services Company (ESCo) –Photovoltaic panels owned by 3 rd party investor, MMA Renewable Ventures –Allows MMA to receive 30% tax credit, reducing the overall cost to the university –Design-Build Contract was designed to maximize energy production for summer months PROCESS

10. Unique Aspects (continued) –Established a contract between CSU, Fresno, Chevron Inc. and MMA resulting in the following: –Chevron Design-Build Contract –MMA Power Purchase Agreement with performance clause –MMA Solar Site License –Extensive negotiations with all parties involved as it was a first for the CSU –Power Purchase Agreement with a performance clause – A MUST PROCESS

11. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Photovoltaic Panels –Schott International Incorporated ASE-300-DFG/50 Panel. One of the highest quality photovoltaic panels on the market today –Crystalline solar technology –Maximum 320 watts of power generated per panel –Large surface area of panels requires fewer interconnects and structural members –Bypass diode protection for every 18 solar cells in series, thus minimizing power loss and mitigating overheating/safety problems

12. BARRIERS Contract Negotiations –First time for CSU Legal –Meeting CSU, Chevron and MMA specific needs was a challenge Time/Delays –PG&E grant had critical deadlines –Chevron worked diligently to help university meet deadlines and/or gain extensions to deadlines Parking –Collective bargaining issues

13. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Largest photovoltaic parking installation at any American university PV Lot is currently exceeding power generation expectations –10% higher than anticipated Education –Student participation and awareness –Kiosks with live data –2 in Lot V –1 in Engineering East –1 in McLane Hall – for Physical Science

14. LESSONS LEARNED The main lesson learned is to partner with a very good ESCo company The campus needs a full commitment from everyone involved, especially the campus administration, ESCo and 3 rd party investor, if used The challenge was working with multiple stakeholders - CSU, Chevron and MMA - to get the contract in place –The template is now in place for future projects Build a performance clause into the Power Purchase Agreement contract –The university only pays for power produced NEVER GIVE UP – Tenacity and Patience save the day

15. TEAM California State University, Fresno Team: –Dr. John Welty, President –Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Vice President for Administration –Steve Katz, Associate Vice President for Finance (Retired) –Robert Boyd, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management –Gary Wilson Senior Director for Facilities Management –Kathy Johnson, Associate Director for Facilities Planning –Dick Smith, Director for Utility Management –Margie Phillips, Director for Procurement and Support Services –Elizabeth Potter, Buyer III for Procurement and Support Services –Rodney Gleghorn, Project Manager for Facilities Management Outside Team Members: –Jon Wheless, Project Manager/Inspector –Kenneth Casey, Utilities Management at Chevron –Pam Aytar, Project Construction Manager at Chevron –Len Pettis, Chief, Plant, Energy and Utilities at California State University, Office of the Chancellor, Capital Planning, Design and Construction

16. CONTACT INFORMATION Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Vice President for Administration at California State University, Fresno –(559) 278-2083, cmatson@csufresno.educmatson@csufresno.edu Robert Boyd, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management at California State University, Fresno –(559) 278-2373, robert_boyd@csufresno.edurobert_boyd@csufresno.edu Dick Smith, Director for Utility Management at California State University, Fresno. –(559) 278-4632, dick_smith@csufresno.edudick_smith@csufresno.edu Elizabeth Potter,Buyer III for Procurement and Support Services at California State University, Fresno –(559) 278-2111, ehenderson@csufresno.eduehenderson@csufresno.edu

17. QUESTIONS? Please stop by the Higher Education Partnership booth for hard copies of 2007 Best Practice case studies. Or visit www.greenbuildings.berkeley.edu/ best_practices.htm to view an online archive of case studies. www.greenbuildings.berkeley.edu/ best_practices.htm This concludes the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Program. QUESTIONS?