LED Lighting Proposal
Presentation to the
UUCF Coordinating Team
October 5, 2016
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Agenda
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Review Paris Pledge Goals & Approach
LED Proposal Overview
Vendor Profile
Financing Proposal
Installation Plan
Approval Request
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UUCF Paris Pledge - Background
• Program framework which will enable UUCF to
achieve the objectives of the Paris Pledge:
– Reduce UUCF’s CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030.
• Our baseline CO2 emissions in 2015 were 108 metric tons.
– Reach a state of “net zero” CO2 emissions for UUCF
by 2050.
• To reach this goal, the CO2 emissions from our electricity
and natural gas use will need to be offset by increased use of
alternative energy sources and increased CO2 consumption.
• Initiate series of emission reduction projects to
enable progress toward these goals.
– Each project will be evaluated on its own merits.
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2016 Activities
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March - Paris Pledge Proposal presented to CT
April - Approval Received for full Energy Audit
June - Energy Audit Completed and Presented
July - LED Lighting Project Initiated
– Sent RFP to 5 vendors.
– 2 vendors attended walk through at UUCF.
• August - Initial Proposal Received from kW Efficiency
• September – Conducted vendor discussions to tailor
proposal scope.
– Started outreach program to increase congregational awareness.
• October - Request CT approval to proceed on Lighting
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LED Lighting Proposal - Scope
• Replace existing incandescent and CFL (Compact
Fluorescent) lights at UUCF with LED (Light
Emitting Diode) bulbs and integrated LED fixtures.
– Original scope limited to replacements with 4-year
pay back.
– Added additional lighting replacements for aesthetics
and additional energy saving considerations.
– Added upgraded sensors for restrooms
– Removed A19 LED bulbs and installation costs. UUCF
will purchase separately and install ourselves.
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LED Project - Financial Summary
• Existing Lighting Costs (Electricity) - $877 per
month - $10,526 per year
• Expected Savings from the current proposal
scope: $6,285 or 60% per year.
– Some additional savings will accrue from reduced
ongoing maintenance
• Dominion Power Incentive Payment – $10,430
• Additional Grant - $5,832
• UUCF Net Cost for Labor & Materials: $49,883.
– Plus $2K Consulting Fees
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Financing Proposal
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Borrow the 50% deposit that will likely be required (approximately
$25,000) from the Custodial Fund.
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Pay the balance due (approximately $25,000), plus whatever has
not been paid back to the Custodial Fund at project completion,
from Reach funds probably in March of 2017
If Reach funds are not available at the completion of the project,
borrow from the UUCF line of credit to pay the balance and funds
due the Custodial Fund.
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Pay back the Custodial Fund from electric bill savings as possible
through the life of the project, which will likely be 4 – 6 months.
Pay off the line of credit from electric bill savings until Reach Funds
become available.
Currently developing a UUCF Endowment Fund Grant Proposal
– Proposal will focus on Energy Consulting Services costs.
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kW Efficiency (KWE)
• Based in Frederick, MD
• Current business activities are focused
completely on Energy Efficiency Upgrades.
• Completed Unity of Fairfax LED replacement
project in September.
• http://www.kwefficiency.com/ for more
information.
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Installation Plan
• After commitment by UUCF, KWE will work
with us to develop a detailed installation plan.
• Initial installation phase – We will select
fixtures/bulbs that will not disrupt UUCF
activities.
• Subsequent Phases - KWE is willing to work
flexibly in stages to complete job, including
night shift work.
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Approval Request
• We believe that this LED Lighting Proposal makes
sense for UUCF from several perspectives:
– Will reduce UUCF expenses and pay for itself over the
long term.
– Will significantly reduce our CO2 emissions upon
installation.
– Will show the congregation that UUCF takes
environmental and climate change issues seriously
and will act in accordance with our Principles and
Commitments.
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Thank you
for your consideration
of this proposal!
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Unity of Fairfax – LED Project Summary
• Total cost of LED bulbs and fixture lighting retrofit will
be $62,374 minus a Dominion Virginia Power utility
rebate of $11,948 and a $6,000. energy efficiency grant
• The remaining kW Efficiency contract of $44,426. plus a
$3,500. fee for the consultant will occur as a Unity of
Fairfax bank loan at a fixed rate of 3.5% for five years.
• Monthly electricity savings from the retrofit will be
used to pay off the bank loan over the five years or
less. No operating church funds will be used for this
project. It will pay for itself. It is estimated that this
lighting retrofit will save approximately $1,221. per
month in the church electricity bills.
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