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CA Investor Owned Utilities’ (IOU) Revenue Impact on Rates

Need help budgeting for energy rate changes like this?

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Updates Coming February 2021

Does your facility use Portfolio Manager to track its energy use? Here are the updates coming February 2021 that you should know about.

California’s Wildfires Hampered Solar Energy Production in September

The wildfire smoke that cast an orange glow this summer also curtailed solar generation in the biggest U.S. market.

RTC Forward Power Prices vs. All-Time Contract Lows

Forward power prices for 2021-2025 were mixed over the past week with some markets up +0.05% and others moving down by about the same magnitude. The primary outlier was California, which saw a -3% drop in 2021 and 2022 prices.

Average ENERGY STAR Score for Facilities with Onsite Generation is 74

If your facility is looking to raise its ENERGY STAR score, new data from the EPA proves that onsite generation is a strong step in the right direction.

CA Governor Signs Executive Order to Stop the Sale of Gas Vehicles by 2035

Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order adopting a goal for the sales of all new passenger vehicles in the state to be zero-emission by 2035.

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Aric Burks, MSUS

Manager, Renewables & Generation

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Mr. Burks is Ecom-Energy's Manager, Renewables & Generation. Aric comes to Ecom-Energy with a diverse background in multi-state alternative vehicle funding & incentive tracking, alternative fuels grant writing, supporting non-profit sustainability climate action, as well as city planning and project evaluation. Aric also has worked to streamline Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Practices across multiple hospitals.

Aric completed both his Master's of Science in Sustainability Solutions and his Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Energy, Materials, and Technology at Arizona State University. Aric is also an alumnus of the INROADS Organization.

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Carlos Lopez II

Managing Principal

Certifications: REP, CEP, BEP, CSDP

Mr. Lopez II is Ecom-Energy’s Managing Principal. Carlos carries over a decade of energy management experience and is a member of ASHE & CSHE (California Society of Healthcare Engineers), IFMA (International Facility Management Association) and AEE (Association of Energy Engineers) where he earned his CEP (Certified Energy Procurement Professional), REP (Renewable Energy Professional), BEP (Business Energy Professional), and CSDP (Certified Sustainability Development Professional) designations.

Mr. Lopez II joins Ecom-Energy after completing a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Minor in Biblical Studies from Barclay College in Kansas, where he also played soccer. Prior to finishing his education, Carlos II was a Case Administrator at Judicate West, one of the leading Alternative Dispute Resolution firms in California.

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Renewable Energy & Onsite Generation

The Challenge

As costs of electricity, aging infrastructure, and lack of grid reliability continue to increase, organizations need to consider long-term solutions such as renewable energy and microgrids to meet cost reduction, reliability, and sustainability goals. However, executives and directors are not experts in these technologies and may not be able to provide optimum design, operational, contractual, and economic expertise. Equally important is having experts on your side to negotiate customer centric contract language and terms.

A Few Things to Consider:

With a myriad of traditional and developing technologies, which is best for your facility?
What are the up and coming technologies?
What is the standard cost per kilowatt hour of the available options?
What financing mechanism makes the most sense?
What contract terms and conditions would adversely affect me if not revised?
How does changing federal and state legislation affect my planning?
How do you apply onsite generation to a campus undergoing master planning?

The Solution

Ecom-Energy analyzes the technical, financing, operational, and cost characteristics of renewable energy and onsite generation technologies through competitive RFP’s. Our team will assess the sensitivity and variations in key assumptions to make sure your leadership is comfortable with the long-term commitment. Additionally, we bring contracting best practices from our numerous cogeneration (CHP), solar PV, fuel cell, battery storage, and EV Charging contracting experience.

As an objective energy consulting firm, we have no ties to any specific technology or vendor – only to the customer. We will verify if a project makes sense and, just as importantly, if it doesn’t.

0.7%

Additional Savings
Due to Ecom-Energy's Involvement

Ecom-Energy’s Renewable Energy & Onsite Generation services include:

Preliminary Assessments
Detailed Feasibility Studies
- Developed as an investment-grade report, these can serve as the bid specification document to be used during RFPs and show the true impact of a technology.
RFP Development & Management
- Ecom-Energy will select suppliers and develop, issue, and manage the RFP.
Objective Bid Evaluations
- Ecom-Energy ensures an apples-to-apples look at all bids and verifies inputs and assumptions are in line with historical data and customer preference.
Financing, Rebates & Incentives
Contract Negotiation
- Ecom-Energy works on your behalf to negotiate and ensure favorable terms and conditions for your facility. Do not overlook the impact of a properly negotiated contract!
Owner’s Representative Services
- After a contract has been awarded, Ecom-Energy’s owner’s reps sit on your side of the table to oversee project and contract obligations during design, construction, installation, and commissioning. For example, is the vendor installing the same model solar panel it agreed to under contract? Our team ensures that the project progresses as planned.
Impacts to Sustainability & Carbon Goals
Offsite Generation

Case Study: Solar Carport

As part of Prime Healthcare’s Sustainable Resource Initiative, Desert Valley Hospital installed a 742 kW solar PV array. The simple payback was 3.16 years.

Ecom-Energy's Involvement:

High Level Assessment
Detailed Feasibility Study
Existing Cogen Integration
RFP Development & Management

Bid Evaluation
Contract Negotiation
Owner's Rep Services
Continual Production Monitoring

$0.2M

Saved Over 20 Years

Solar PV Carport at Desert Valley Hospital

Rising Costs: Clever California Utilities

As renewable energy and energy efficiency projects grow, California’s largest utilities have been forced to offset revenue reduction in creative ways.

Their solution? Adjust rate schedules to derive the bulk of their revenue from demand (kW) charges instead of generation (kWh) fees.

Renewable energy and onsite generation technologies can help mitigate these constantly rising costs to ensure your facility has a long-term solution for energy management.

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Case Study: Fuel Cell Portfolio

As part of Prime Healthcare’s Sustainable Resource Initiative, Sherman Oaks Hospital, San Dimas Community Hospital, Paradise Valley Hospital, and Montclair Hospital Medical Center installed a combined 1.45 MW of all-electric, solid oxide fuel cells.

Eliminating Emissions
Avoids annual GHG emissions equivalent to 200 passenger vehicles.
Reducing Carbon Footprint
Achieves an 18% carbon footprint reduction in this portfolio.

$0.3M

Saved Over 20 Years

Bloom Energy Fuel Cell at Centinela Hospital Medical Center

Renewable Energy Professionals

Ecom-Energy's expert staff includes Certified Renewable Energy Professionals (REP™) as certified by the Association of Energy Engineers.

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Yasmeen Qursha

Manager, Energy & Sustainability

Ms. Qursha is Ecom-Energy’s Manager of Energy & Sustainability. Yasmeen brings experience as the previous Unit Director for the Center for the Environment at UC Davis, focused on transforming the campus to a zero-waste campus. Relatedly, Yasmeen also served as Commissioner for the Environmental Policy and Planning Commission and worked on green policies to contribute to system sustainability. Yasmeen is a member of ASHE & CSHE, and AEEand alsobrings several years of experience in the non-profit sector managing projects serving marginalized communities.

Yasmeen completed her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning with a focus in Energy and Transportation Planning from the University of California, Davis.

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Jin Choi

Intern

Jin is joining Ecom-Energy, Inc. as an intern assisting in Energy & Sustainability services. Jin is currently completing her Master of Science in Environmental Studies from California State University, Fullerton in Spring 2024. She recently received her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from the University of California, Irvine.

Jin comes with previous experience in supply chain project management in the retail sector, with a focus on product quality control. Jin also worked as a Production Coordinator at Orange Circle Studio and served as a Group Leader at Compass Ministry.

Carlos Lopez, Sr.

Founding Principal

Mr. Lopez is Ecom-Energy’s Principal. Prior to joining the Ecom-Energy Team, Carlos Sr. was responsible for developing and implementing integrated energy solutions for commercial, institutional and industrial clients at NORESCO, an Equitable Resources Company. His responsibilities included orchestrating energy efficiency programs, including demand-side management, performance contracting, information services and financial options.

Previously, Mr. Lopez was Manager – San Diego Region for AES New Energy. In this position, Mr. Lopez was responsible for working with clients to develop and implement energy initiatives associated with the deregulation of the electricity marketplace – including competitive direct access, distributed generation and information technology.

Mr. Lopez has worked extensively with healthcare providers and is a member of the California Society of Healthcare Engineering (CSHE), where he has given numerous presentations and seminars on the deregulation of the electricity market in California.

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Matthew Dietz

EnerVisor Software Manager

Mr. Dietz is the EnerVisor Software Manager for Ecom-Energy. Matthew comes to Ecom-Energy with over 11 years of experience in software and code development and implementation. He is a Microsoft Certified Specialist and worked as a certified teacher for Excel and data management. Prior to joining Ecom-Energy, Mr. Dietz served as the Principal System Administrator focusing on Network Engineering, and a Program Analyst within the Tustin Unified School District.

Matt received a PhD in Astrophysics from Chapman University after attending Hope International University and earning a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies.

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Wesley Haugen

Manager, Projects & Procurement

Mr. Haugen is Ecom-Energy’s Senior Project Manager. Wesley comes to Ecom-Energy with over 15 years of experience in Finance & Commercial Real Estate. During his tenure, Wesley held assorted positions responsible for asset management protection, appraisal management, financial market review, policy creation, credit worthiness assistance and was a California State Licensed Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Appraiser and member of the Appraisal Institute.

Mr. Haugen attended California State University, Fullerton earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis on Finance.

Dilip R. Limaye

Founder

Mr. Limaye is Ecom-Energy’s founder. Mr. Limaye was formerly President of SRC International (SRCI), a worldwide research and consulting firm specializing in efficient management and utilization of electricity, gas and other natural resources. Mr. Limaye directed a number of pioneering projects related to energy efficiency, demand-side management (DSM), on-site generation and cogeneration, and energy service companies (ESCOs).

Mr. Limaye was also the Founder and President of the International Energy Services Company (INTESCO), the first multinational ESCO. He guided INTESCO’s activities in Asia, Eastern Europe and Australia. He has provided consulting services and technical assistance related to business strategies, financial plans, start-up and operation to 12 utility affiliated ESCOs in the U.S., Canada, and Sweden.

Tiffini Dietz

Energy Analyst

Ms. Dietz is Ecom-Energy’s Energy Analyst. Tiffini comes to Ecom-Energy with several years’ experience in the health care industry along with an expansive IT background specializing in programing and data management.

Ms. Dietz attended Ohio Christian University graduating highest honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership. She also attended Southern New Hampshire University majoring in Creative Writing.

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