1. Energy Savings as a Funding Source Cyber Learning and Facility Renewal Kurt W. Carter May 25, 2011

2. - 2 - Ameresco Over 700 employees located in offices across North America Unbiased solutions/no ties to manufacturers Over $1.0 Billion of K-12 performance contracting projects completed Implemented over $5 billion dollars in energy solutions

3. - 3 - Recognition 2007, 2004, and 2003 EPA Industry Partner of the Year ASHRE: Outstanding HVAC Achievement Toronto City Hall: First place ASHRAE Award Mount Sinai Hospital: First place ASHRAE Award Liquor Control Board of Ottawa: First place ASHRAE Award Hughes Danbury Optical Systems: First Place Technology Award Ameresco’s Landfill Gas Project with BMW: 2005 EPA Green Star Award 2003 Governor’s Excellence Award 2003 EPA Project of the Year Award 2003 EPA and DOE Green Power Leadership Award Best Project of 2004 Association of SC Energy Managers "New Contractor of the Year" award, based on performance, customer service, technical expertise, and savings generated Landfill Gas Project by Ameresco 2004 EPA Energy Partner of the Year 2009 National Safety Council Industry Leader Award 2009 National Safety Council NSC Occupational Excellence Achievement Award

4. - 4 - Plan for Sustainability Snapshot of current funding “cuts”  Foundation Allowance –Impact ($/pupil)Starting cut $170 –Governors plan (addl. cut) $300 –Retirement cost increase $130 –Healthcare cost increase $100 $700  Potential “give backs” 2 @ $100/pupil if you qualify  School Aid Fund raids?

5. - 5 - What is your plan to create sustainability in the quality of your teaching and learning environment? What steps are you taking to ensure your facilities don’t adversely impact achievement?

6. - 6 - Savings Opportunities….

7. - 7 - Dispelling the Myths Perception: Significant energy savings aren’t available because…  Bond project recently completed  Have good facility staff  Implemented behavioral savings program  Too busy right now Opportunity Exists!

8. - 8 - Energy Use Index Benchmark Analysis: K-12 Schools  Know the actual efficiency by building  The “average” district would save 24%/year by improving from the 50 th to the 80 th percentile Use data based decision making!

9. - 9 - How It Works….

10. - 10 - Developing a Plan  Leverage time & expertise of a partner  Explore/quantify your staff’s ideas  Utilize partner to solve existing district problem areas Get help! ESCO’s will help develop and quantify opportunities at their own expense.

11. - 11 - Energy Performance Contracting Aging Infrastructure Funds for Facility Improvements Long Term Operational Savings Energy Savings Op.& Maint. Savings Existing Funds Pay for Improvements

12. - 12 - Types of Improvements  Lighting  Controls  Heating/cooling  Pumps/motors  Windows/doors  Roofs  Ventilation/Air Quality  Many Others…

13. - 13 - How It Works  QZAB funds improvements  Receive 10% Matching Grant  ESCO Guarantees savings/provides cash flow  ESCO Project could provide funding for the initial Cyber Learning Licenses

14. - 14 - How It Works  Does not require community vote  Greater accountability—Measurement & Verification of Savings  Reduced risk to district—Single party guarantees costs, performance, and savings

15. - 15 - Why Do It  Supports student achievement  Part of integrated plan for creating sustainable environment focused on teaching and learning  Demonstrate more effective use of resources  Builds community support

16. Kurt Carter Ameresco, Inc. 28800 Orchard Lake Road Suite 220 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 THANK YOU