Cleantech Update

State Loan Program Eligible Efficiency Technologies: Lighting, Chillers, Furnaces, Boilers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Heat recovery Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Building Insulation, Custom/Others pending approval Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Passive Solar Space Heat Solar Water Heat Solar Space Heat Photovoltaics Wind Geothermal Heat Pumps Applicable Sectors: Schools Local Government State Government Hospitals Amount: Varies Maximum Amount: $5 million Terms: Current interest rates are 3% APR. Loans are repaid through energy cost savings. Projects must have an average payback of 10 years or less. Project Review/Certification: Detailed Energy Assessment Report must be prepared according to LoanSTAR Technical Guidelines , available on the program website. SECO performs design specification review. Funding Source: Petroleum Violation Escrow Funds Program Budget: $98.6 million (revolving loan) Website: http://seco.cpa.state.tx.us/ls.htm Summary: Through the State E...

Oncor reported energy efficiency program results for 2007 to the Public Utility Commission of Texas on Thursday, May 1, citing an overall reduction in peak demand of 89,233 kilowatts and a total energy savings of 216,371,490 kilowatt hours. The peak demand reduction represented a slight decrease from 92,000 kilowatts reported in 2006. Energy savings overall increased in 2007, up from a total of 159,472,243 kilowatt hours in 2006. Put in perspective, last year’s total energy savings could run almost 13,000 homes in the Oncor service area for one year. “I’m pleased at the performance of new pilot programs targeting schools and municipal buildings, Texas Schools Conserving Resources (SCORE) and CitySmart , that contributed to the success of the commercial area of our outreach, as well as the continued exemplary performance of our residential and small commercial programs,” said Mike Stockard , Oncor director of energy efficiency programs. “Oncor is just getting started. Last year was t...