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TowerWise.ca Energy Savings Purchase Agreement TEEAC Presentation
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About TAF Toronto City Council created the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) in 1991 $23 million endowment for grants & mandate- related investments Helping Toronto meet its GHG emission reduction targets
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Energy Savings Purchase Agreement The ESPA is a new financing structure developed by TAF to help buildings finance energy efficiency upgrades. TAF will pre-purchase the projected energy savings from the project, providing the funds to purchase and install the equipment. Energy Costs ($) Time Financing Term Savings used to Pay TAF Post-Project Energy Costs Pre- Project Energy Costs Savings kept by Corp
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Project PhasesCorporationToronto Atmospheric Fund Project Planning Develop project plan in partnership with engineering consultant(s) of choice Select products and Contractors Secure necessary approvals and permits Verify projected energy savings using third party engineer Project implementation Manage project implementation Purchase equipment and pay contractors Commissioning of project on completion Post-project Monitor energy performance Repair and maintain equipment Pass 75% of savings to TAF Keep 25% of savings (and 100% after financing term is completed) Monitor energy performance Re-commissioning of systems as required during term of agreement ESPA: Roles and Responsibilities
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Key Benefits: Designed to be cash flow positive from day one = pay for costs without an immediate payback Payments pro-rated to verified energy savings Unlike a loan, there is no lien on the property Leaves owners own fund intact to pay for other projects Commissioning and re-commissioning provided to ensure that new equipment is installed and operating correctly Partnership with a not-for-profit municipal agency ESPA - Benefits
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Questions? www.toronto.ca/taf Tim Stoate – VP Impact Investing – 416-393-6368 tstoate@tafund.org Bryan Purcell Manager, Incubation and Social Innovation 416.393.6358 bpurcell@tafund.org
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