Erik caldwell clean generation program pp 04162010
1. The City of San Diego’s Clean Generation Program April 16, 2010 1
2. Clean Generation Program Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (PACE) Purpose: Allows property owners to finance renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements through loans that would be repaid as an item on the property owner's property tax bill. 2
3. The Benefits Loan made to property Transferable on sale Competitive 20 year rate Repayment via property tax bill 3
4. Why? Job / Sector Development Increase demand for localcleantech products and services Leadership Municipal leadership is required Positive cash flow for participants Low cost / low risk to the City Environment GHG reduction 4
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7. CSI integration (State of California Solar Incentive Program)5
22. Remit payment6 - Submit Assessment Contract Package 7 - Receive Payment County 8 - Pay Back via Property Taxes 8
23. Participation Options Energy efficiency requirements Short term goal Educate and encourage Long-term goal Serve as a force for market transformation Two Phase EE Implementation Phase I: Thru December 2010 Phase II: Starts 2011 9
24. Prerequisites for all properties Items that must be replaced: Central Air Conditioners (SEER ≤ 7) Single Speed Pool Pumps Replaced with: Central Air Conditioners (SEER ≥ 13) Variable Speed Pool Pumps 10
25. Energy Efficiency Prerequisites HERS or equivalent audit May bypass audit requirement if you use a BPI certified contractor Must install fixtures that are pre-approved by the program administrator 11
26. Renewable Energy Prerequisites Home Improvement Path Phase I HERS audit Must install fixtures that are pre-approved by the program administrator Limited system size (70% of load or 130% of baseline) Phase II HERS audit Participation in prescriptive track of Whole Home Retrofit program or HomeStar Silver BPI Certified contractor required 12
27. Renewable Energy Prerequisites Home Performance Path Phase I HERS audit (Test out: with 20% reduction or HERS II ≤ 100) Optional participation in either the performance track of the Whole Home Retrofit Program, or HomeStar Gold Phase II HERS audit (Test out: with 20% reduction or HERS II ≤ 100) Required participation in either the performance track of the Whole Home Retrofit Program, or HomeStar Gold 13
28. Renewable Energy Prerequisites Already Efficient Homes Phase I & II HERS audit (HERS II ≤ 100) or Title 24 2005 / 2008 report Demonstrate historical annual consumption ≤ 130% of baseline (Tier 1-2) 14
29. 15 Clean Generation ProgramProgram Design Program Eligibility: Allocation: First come first serve Property must reside within the City of San Diego Multifamily - four units or less