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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.

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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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