Preserving Assisted Properties: Energy Retrofits Preserving Assisted Properties: Energy Retrofits December 3 and 4, 2012

Agenda 1.CNT Energy Introduction 2.Energy Savers Program Overview 3.Value of Energy Efficiency 4.Questions

CNT Energy We help households, building owners and communities save energy and money. Dynamic Pricing & Smart Grid – Energy Efficient Buildings – Regional Energy Planning

CNT Energy An affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, a non-profit dedicated to promoting more livable and sustainable urban communities. A 2 nd affiliate, I-GO Car Sharing, provides the convenience and flexibility of having a car without the hassles of owning one.

Energy Savers: One Stop Shop A one-stop energy efficiency shop for multifamily building owners Available to owners at any time, including: Point of Acquisition Refinancing Rehab Capital improvements/ equipment replacement Throughout the process

How it works No–Cost Energy Savers Process: Site visit and energy assessment Report of cost-effective energy-saving recommendations Low-cost financing through our partner, Community Investment Corporation Rebates from utilities Construction oversight Building performance tracking to ensure savings

Benefits Increased cash flow; Decreased operating costs  Average 30% savings on gas, electricity and water  Savings of $10,000/year for a typical 24-unit building Tenant comfort and retention Improved HVAC systems: higher efficiency, better maintenance, longer life Preserves and renews old and affordable building stock Creates construction jobs Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

Recommendation Cost ($) Savings (therms/year) Savings * ($/year) Simple payback (years) Retrofit lifetime (year) SIR Air seal and insulate roof cavity 6,0001, Install weatherstripping and door sweeps on all exterior doors Insulate domestic hot water (DHW) piping to R-4.5 1, Steam Balancing: Install new boiler controls with indoor and outdoor sensors, replace all radiator air vents and undersized mainline vents, and replace undersized header piping 10,0001, Install low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators TOTAL$ 18,2253,168$ 3, Cost-effective Recommendations

AVG. BUILDING 102 RETROFITTED BUILDING MORE EFFICIENT LESS EFFICIENT CURRENT BUILDING 120 Energy Use Index EUI kBtu/sf/yr.

Age vs. Energy Use Intensity

Progress to date 2007 – 2012: - Over 28,000 Units Audited - 9,800 Units Retrofitted mil gas therms saved mil kWh electricity saved Jobs created - $9 mil financing leveraged

Recognition 2012 Vision Award from Urban Land Institute 2011 Chicagoland Apartment Association Award for Excellence in Sustainability and Green Practices

Thank You! CNT Energy Dara Reiff Energy Savers ESavers