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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITYWIDE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE PROJECT THE BUSINESS CASE FOR PROJECT APPROVAL Larry Baebler Chevron Energy Solutions October 4, 2013
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Chevron Energy Solutions What is an Energy Services Company? How do they develop projects? What are their guiding principles? What services do they provide?
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Lighting Technology Upgrades We have identified almost $270K/yr. of energy savings by upgrading city lighting systems Some existing florescent lamps no longer manufactured Palm Canyon Lighting T-12 Lighting FixtureNew LED Lighting
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Energy Management/Water Controls Many City facilities currently consume lighting, heating/cooling on a 7/24 basis but occupancy of facility is currently 4/8 Upgrading energy management and water controls saves City over $190k per year We have identified over 100 million gallons of water saved annually by upgrading controls Baristo Park Ruth Hardy Park
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We Fixed These Problems at No Cost to the City Currently estimating general fund expenditure of $21 million needed over next 20 years to fix these problems We have identified over $1.3 million in annual energy and O&M savings plus incentives that can be used to implement needed infrastructure upgrades now Using this $1.3 million we can install needed upgrades without using any general funds
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Why Was The Project Approved? Equipment upgrades were needed Project funded through energy savings Favorable cost of money and gas pricing Incentives were available Improved air quality Reduced annual O&M expenses Avoid equipment cost escalations Satisfied City’s sustainability goals Energy savings guaranteed
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