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Financing Energy Upgrades for K12 Schools – A
Comprehensive Approach to Energy Efficiency
June 26th, 2013
Todd M. Smith
Sales Team Leader - Southeast
Schneider Electric
(205) 356-3646
10 Inverness Center, Suite 125
Birmingham, AL 35242

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Global Leader In Energy Management
We provide solutions to make energy safe, reliable, efficient and
productive, with an active commitment to help individuals and
organizations “Make the Most of Their Energy”
Years of history through
innovation and leading brands
Fun Fact: Schneider
Electric partnered
with OCC to create
the first hybrid
chopper
136,000+ employees
in 130+ countries
$31+ billion
Sales in 2012
1 Focus
Helping our clients “Make
the most of their energy”

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How to Fund Facility Upgrades in THIS
Economy
● Reallocate 10-40% of energy and operational expenditures back into
the classroom - to fund needed facility improvements
● Use technology to automate energy efficiency savings in your
buildings, water and IT infrastructures.
=
Fund the project out
of energy, water and
operational savings,
Guaranteed by
ESCO
● ONE company to design,
build and guarantee
performance.

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QECB, QSCB, QZAB, or Build America Bonds
● Sometimes less than 1% Interest Rates
EECBG, ARRA or Other Federal Grants
● Billions of dollars have been invested over the last half decade
EESI Loan Program
● Competitively available in the past
Municipal Lease Purchase or Operating Lease
● Funded thousands of projects nationwide
Utility Rate Negotiations or Rebate Incentives
● TVA Rebate Program, local utility incentives
Key Funding Opportunities
ESCOs will analyze your opportunities and put together
the most attractive approach to project funding.
ESCOs are responsible for a TURN KEY job.

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Proven Performance

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Case Study:
Madison County Schools – Phase One
Huntsville, Alabama

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Madison County Schools Goes Green
$18.9M+
Guaranteed Savings
• Full Energy Management System
• Interior/Exterior Lighting Upgrades
• Lighting Automation
• Major HVAC at Multiple Campuses
• Water Fixture Conversion
• IT Asset Power Management
• Smart Metering and Dashboards
Comprehensive Solution
41%
Reduction in Energy Usage
Madison County Schools funded over $16.5 Million in facility improvements
out of their existing utility budget. Phase 2 includes all 30 Campuses.
$350,000
0% State Energy Loan
Less than 1.1%
Low interest QECB funding
Utility Partners
TVA Rebate Program

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Case Study:
Bledsoe County Schools
Pikeville, Tennessee

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Bledsoe County Schools Saves
$1.2 Million+
Guaranteed Savings
• Full Energy Management System
• Interior/Exterior Lighting Upgrades
• Lighting Automation
• New Gymnasium Lighting
• Minor HVAC at Select Campuses
• Water Fixture Conversion
• Smart Metering and Dashboards
Comprehensive Solution
27%
Reduction in Energy Usage
“Not only do we track things to save money, this system is
a preventative maintenance tool”
- Brian Osbourne, BCS Transportation and Energy Manager
$500k
0% EESI Loan
$40k Grant
EESI Grant

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Case Study:
Bledsoe County Schools
Pikeville, Tennessee

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Energy Efficient Schools Partnership
1. Create Revenue–
that can be saved and redirected to facility improvements
2. Financial Advantage-
ESCO will be responsible for developing the most ideal financial solution
3. Upgrade Facilities –
enabled to complete needed upgrades without depleting capital reserves
4. Partnership –
create millions in guaranteed impact through a long term partnership
Let ESCOs make your district smart and
efficient while saving money, creating jobs,
and creating positive press!

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