World Bank Presentation State Energy Office Revolving Loan Programs Washington, D.C. February 20, 2008 Bill Nesmith National Association of State Energy Officials
Loan Program Design Considerations
Loan Criteria Set repayment for the energy project on generating monthly dollar savings equal to 125% of the debt payment Employ staff with professional technical expertise to evaluate project measures Try to have a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) of 125% Package high savings features (lighting) with others to allow a more complete package for the retrofit while maintaining a reasonable DSCR Secure loans use equipment and the building for collateral or other offsite substitute collateral
Loan Criteria Insure that term of loan does not exceed average useful life of measures financed Allow for innovative features to attract borrowers to do the overall project Encourage borrower to pay at least 20% of the project cost finance 80% Require that a percentage of the loan amount be for proven efficiency technologies
Proven Energy Efficiency Technologies Lighting Measures T-5 Lamps can replace T-8 and T-12 Lamps Lighting Controls: On/Off Switching, Occupancy Sensors, Photo Cells LED Exit Signs/Traffic Lights Use light emitting diode technology to replace existing uses
Proven Energy Efficiency Technologies Mechanical Measures Heating Condensing Domestic Hot Water Boilers, Radiant Heaters Ventilation Heat Recovery and CO 2 Control Fan Energy Variable Frequency Drives Energy Efficient Motors Use less energy, less maintenance, longer life
Proven Energy Efficiency Technologies Building Shell Windows Low Emissivity Thermal Break Tinted Glass OREGON OFFICE OF ENERGY
Loan Programs that Work Texas Loan Star Program Oregon Energy Loan Program Iowa Energy Bank Program
Texas LoanSTAR Program LoanSTAR (Saving Taxes And Resources) Provides finances for energy-efficient retrofits in state agencies, public schools, public hospitals, local government, and municipalities Loan repayment comes from cost savings received from the projects Interest rate: 3% fixed Maximum composite loan repayment period: 10 years
Texas LoanSTAR Program Funding Loan fund capitalized at $95,000,000 Funds are available to borrowers in the order that they participate Loan maximum is $5,000,000 Borrower may have 2 concurrent loans
Texas LoanSTAR Program Projects financed through the program include: Energy efficient lighting systems High efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) Energy management systems Boiler efficiency improvements Energy recovery systems Building shell improvements Load management projects Systems commissioning
Texas LoanSTAR Program Program Results: 133 loans totaling $149,871,428 $114,000,000 cumulative savings $13,600,000 annual savings Emissions Savings Summary Nox Tons CO 2 Tons SO 2 Tons Heating 3,081,798 MMBtu 1,097 239,363 1.20 Cooling 2,861,604 MMBtu 656 202,697 578 Electricity 887,698 MWh 2,414 746,043 2,128 Total Emissions Savings 4,167 1,188,103 2,707
Oregon Energy Loan Program State general obligation bonds Loans to all types of applicants Rates: 6.5% Commercial / Residential 5.75% Public Renewables - rates depending on new bonds
Oregon Energy Loan Program Bonds: Constitutional authority (0.5% of true cash value): $1,814,184,612 -Bonds outstanding: $131,800,000 -Remaining bond authority: $1,682,384,612 Bonds issued to date: $583,895,000 Authority this biennium: $125,000,000 Issued this biennium: $45,920,000 Balance: $79,080,000
Oregon Energy Loan Program Results: Applications to date: 1,048 $780,868,683 Total loans to date: 709 $394,000,000 180.00 Total Loans To Date In Millions 178.90 160.00 140.00 141.10 120.00 100.00 80.00 60.00 40.00 20.00-49.50 22.60 1.90 Residential Non-Profit State Agency Municipal Commercial
Iowa Energy Bank Program An energy management program Uses energy cost savings to repay financing for energy management improvements Serves public and non-profit facilities (public schools, hospitals, private colleges, private schools, and local governments) Since 1989, Iowa Energy Bank Program has helped to arrange more than $130,000,000 in energy project loans
Iowa Energy Bank Program Three Steps to Join Step One: A preliminary energy assessment is completed for the facility by Energy Bank program staff. Step Two: An energy study is completed for the facility. The complexity varies depending on the possible measures. Step Three: Full-term, municipal lease-purchase agreements or capital loan notes from private lending institutions are available at interest rates negotiated for the client by the Iowa Energy Bank.
Iowa Energy Bank Program Energy Efficiency Improvements Include: Fluorescent lamp and ballast replacements Lighting controls Exit sign replacements Pipe insulation New heating and cooling equipment Water heater blankets Insulation Energy efficient doors Low-flow shower heads and toilets Ground-source heat pumps Wind energy
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How To Reach Me William P. Nesmith Senior Energy Advisor National Association of State Energy Officials 1414 Prince St., Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 503.580.4499 Fax: 503-364-0748 E-mail: wpn52@yahoo.com Web: www.naseo.org