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New York CitY eNergY Laws aNd reguLatioNs update

2012Prepared in connection with a Continuing Legal Education course presented

at New York County Lawyers’ Association, 14 Vesey Street, New York, NY presented on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.

P r o g r A m C o - s P o N s o r :

Rent Stabilization Association (RSA)

P r o g r A m m o d E r A t o r :

Mitchell Posilkin and Robin A. Bernstein, RSA

P r o g r A m F A C u L t Y :

Bethany Bowyer, Mayor’s Office of Long Term Planning & Sustainability; Cameron Bard, NYSERDA Multifamily Programs; Kenneth Camilleri, ICF International; Aaron Choo, National Grid;

Anthony Nole, Hess Energy Solutions; Posie Constable, New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation; Robert Daly, New York City Department of Buildings; Gerri Kelpin, New York City Department of

Environmental Protection; Mark DeYoanna, National Grid; Joseph McGowan, Con Edison; Phil Vos, Brightpower, Inc.; Michael R. Weisberg, M-Core Credit Corporation

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September 12, 2012; 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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NEW YORK CITY ENERGY LAWS AND REGULATIONS Update 2012

September 12, 2012

Program Moderators: Mitchell Posilkin, General Counsel, RSA

Robin A. Bernstein, Deputy Counsel, RSA

AGENDA 8:30A.M.-9:00A.M. Coffee and Registration –Vendor Exhibits Open 9:00A.M.-9:15A.M. Welcome and Announcements

Bari Chase, NYCLA Joseph Strasburg, President, RSA

PANEL I Heating Fuel Conversion 9:15A.M.-9:45A.M. Bethany Bowyer, Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning & Sustainability Kenneth Camilleri, ICF International 10:00A.M.-10:30A.M. Robert Daly, NYC Department of Buildings

Gerri Kelpin, NYC Department of Environmental Protection 10:30A.M.-11:00A.M. Joseph McGowan, Con Edison

Aaron Choo, National Grid

11:00 A.M.-11:30A.M. BREAK –Vendor Exhibits Open

PANEL II Financing and Incentives 11:30A.M-12:00P.M. Posie Constable, New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation Cameron Bard, NYSERDA Multifamily Programs Michael R. Weisberg, M-Core Credit Corporation Anthony Nole, Hess Energy Solutions

PANEL III Energy Audits & Retrocommissioning 12:00P.M.-12:15P.M. Phil Vos, Bright Power, Inc. 12:15P.M.-12:45P.M. Q & A

Vendor Exhibits Open

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NEW YORK CITY ENERGY LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Update 2012

September 12, 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PlaNYC: A Greener Greater New York Bethany Bowyer, Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning & Sustainability Kenneth Camilleri, ICF International Clean Heat Robert Daly, NYC Department of Buildings Fuel Oil Conversions Gerri Kelpin, NYC Department of Environmental Protection National Grid: Supporting NYC’s Clean Heat Program Aaron Choo, National Grid A. Mark deYoanna, National Grid Energy Efficiency and Clean Heat Finance Posie Constable, NYC Energy Efficiency Corporation

Equipment Secured Only Financing Michael Weisberg, M-Core Credit Corporation Choosing the Right Partner to Meet Your Energy Needs: Converting from Oil to Natural Gas Anthony Nole, Hess Energy Solutions About NYC’s Local Law 87: The Energy Auditing and Retro-Commissioning Requirement Phil Vos, Bright Power, Inc. New York City Local Law 84 Benchmarking Report

The following Laws and Regulations can be downloaded at www.nycla.org

• DEP Rules Regarding the Use of #4 and #6 Fuel Oil In Heat and Hot Water Boilers & Burners

• Local Law 84 of 2009 (Benchmarking)

• City Benchmarking Regulations

• Benchmarking Summary

• Local Law 87 of 2009 (Energy Audits & Retrocommissioning)

• Proposed City Regulations (Energy Audits & Retrocommissioning)

• Compliance Checklist ( Energy Audits & Retrocommissioning)

http://www.nycla.org/

Heating Fuel Conversion 1 Bethany Bowyer, Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning & Sustainability Kenneth Camilleri, ICF International Robert Daly, NYC Department of Buildings Gerri Kelpin, NYC Department of Environmental Protection Joseph McGowan, Con Edison Aaron Choo, National Grid

Rent Stabilization Association September 12, 2012

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Energy

Air Quality

Climate Change

Achieve the cleanest air of any big U.S. city

Reduce energy consumption and make our energy systems cleaner and more reliable

Reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by more than 30%

PlaNYC: A Greener Greater New York

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The Need to Eliminate Heavy Oil

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Eliminating No. 6 and 4 heavy heating oil is one of the highest impact strategies we can undertake to make New York City’s air quality the cleanest of any major U.S. City

Quantifying the Influence of Heavy Oil

In 2008-09 the Department of Health conducted the NYC Community Air Survey at 150 monitoring sites citywide

PM 2.5 levels were 30% higher, on average, in parts of the City with the highest densities of heavy oil use compared to the lowest densities

Annual Health Impacts from PM 2.5

Over 3,000 deaths

2,000 hospitalizations for lung and heart conditions

6,000 ER visits for asthma in children and adults

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Heating Oil Regulations

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In April of 2011, DEP finalized regulations that will eliminate heavy oil use in two phases to balance near-term health benefits with cost minimization for buildings

Phase 1

As of July 1, 2012, DEP no longer approves Certificates of Operation for No. 6 oil

As these permits must be renewed every three years, No. 6 oil will be completely eliminated by 2015

Phase 2

All buildings must convert to cleanest fuels by 2030 or when replacing boiler/burner – whichever happens sooner

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NYC Clean Heat Program

Technical Assistance

NYC Clean Heat staff is available to guide buildings through the conversion process

NYC Clean Heat is working closely with the utilities and industry leaders to help buildings save money and convert to the cleanest fuels

Website

Visit nyc.gov/cleanheat to learn more about health impacts of heavy oil, clean conversion options, the conversion process, when your building must convert, and more

Contact NYC Clean Heat

Email [email protected] or call 311 and ask for NYC Clean Heat

In tandem with the regulations, the Mayor launched NYC Clean Heat to accelerate conversions to the cleanest fuels in order to realize these health benefits much sooner

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Available Financing

Financing & Incentives

The City is creating a $5M loan loss reserve fund that will enable a significant portion of this private financing and making it accessible to low- and moderate-income buildings

Financial institutions, including Chase, Deutsche Bank, Hudson Valley Bank, Citi and the Community Preservation Corporation, have committed $90M in private lending for such projects

NYC Housing Development Corporation and Department of Housing Preservation and Development will offer an additional $18M for mixed-income residential buildings

On June 13th, Mayor Bloomberg announced more than $100 million in financing and other new resources to help city buildings convert to cleaner fuels as part of the NYC Clean Heat program

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Program Goal and Benefits GOAL: Reduce fine particulate matter emissions (PM 2.5) from the use of heavy heating oil by 50% by the end of 2013

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Lives Saved 120

Avoided ER Visits 200

Avoided Hospitalizations 77

Economic Benefits

# of Jobs Created 1,744

Construction Spending $304 Million

Health and Economic Benefits of Achieving Proposed Goal

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Program Progress GOAL: Reduce fine particulate matter emissions (PM 2.5) from the use of heavy heating oil by 50% by the end of 2013

Program Progress

Completed Conversions:

765 properties (of 8,122) converted from heavy oil, with 81% converting to the cleanest fuels

Eliminated 72 metric tons of PM 2.5 or nearly 20% of program goal (of 373 metric tons)

Conversion Pipeline:

Over 1,250 properties are currently working towards conversions and in contact with the technical assistance program

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Cleaner air is within reach

Contact NYC Clean Heat

Email [email protected] or call 311

nyc.gov/cleanheat

Clean Heat

Robert Daly, P.E.NYC Department of Buildings

Boiler Division

What you need to know

• Condition of the existing boiler & burner• Condition of oil tank• Is the equipment oversized?• Is natural gas available at a reasonable

cost?• Is your masonry chimney lined?

Who do you call to evaluate?

• Satisfied with current burner service? Ask their opinion, have them perform an efficiency test

• Boiler Insurance Policy? Request an internal boiler inspection

• Possible hydrostatic test to 1-1/2 times • Non-destructive testing - $10,000/boiler• Is chimney lined?

Change from #6 to #2/#4 Oil

• Disconnect sidearm heater• Install anti-siphon• Oil pump may not run continuously• Tank must have containment• Tank rooms must restore fire rating of rm• Fill pipe must have containment (sidewalk

fill can’t be in dirt, pavers, etc.)

Boilers 10-20 Years Old

• Have efficiency and capacity verified.• Oversized devices waste money.• Gas available? Install new burner• If gas is not available, switch to #2/#4• Possibly add gas hot water heater

Boiler 20-30 years old

• Must have boiler evaluated• If boiler is in fair – good condition

(evaluator believes 5+ years) change grade of oil. Consider installing a hot water heater and shut down boiler from memorial day through labor day.

• Prepare carefully for a new heating plant

Over 30 years old

• Change Grade of Oil over the summer. #6 to #4 can be made easily.

• Plan for heating plant replacement.• Consider domestic hot water and pool

heater on separate gas fired devices.• Consider possible small cogeneration if a

large domestic hot water load is required.

Masonry Chimney Lining

• Not required if only firing oil• Verify lining condition with camera• Unlined masonry must have a lining for

gas fired boilers. Mortar is destroyed. • Lining can be expensive

Existing Oil Tank Containment

• Must have concrete floor and walls sealed. • If resting on floor (no saddles) install them.• If partially into ground, follow DEC rules.

Predictions

• Natural gas will remain much cheaper for next five years

• Price spread will shrink starting in 2015• Recommend dual fuel burners even if oil is

not connected.

[email protected]

Fuel Oil Conversions

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Overview

Our Plan to Improve Air Quality

1.Heating Oil Regulations

2.Accelerating Conversions

3.Streamlining the Process

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After extensive analysis and outreach, the most cost-effective approach was the program adopted in the rule:1.No new #4 or #6 boilers permitted, effective May 23, 2011.2.Phase out of #6 to new low sulfur #4 between July 1st 2012 and 2015.3.Mandatory switch to #2/NG by 2030 or boiler retirement (whichever is first).

Results

Early emissions reductions produce significant cumulative benefits

Particulate matter is reduced by 10 times, or 15,605 tons (cumulative from 2010-2040)

Nickel is reduced by 7.5 times, or 413,367 lbs (cumulative, 2010-2040)

DEP Rule

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General Requirements

• A separate application is required for each unit of equipment or apparatus, unless identical units of equipment or apparatus are to be installed, altered or operated in an identical manner in the same building.

• Each application must be signed by the applicant and professionally certified. For an operating certificate application, the certifying engineer must also certify that he/she inspected the equipment and that the equipment satisfies the requirements of the code.

• Installations must pass an engineering inspection and performance test to be granted an operating certificate.

• Certificates are renewed every three years and requires an inspection by the DEP. Applicants switching off of #6 fuel should use the APC 314 C (Application to Renew Certificate to Operate) and file with DEP instead of using the BO9 process. The fee for filing the APC 5-0 (Fossil Fuels Combustion Equipment Application for Permit to Construct and Certificate to Operate) or the APC 314 C is based on the gross input rating or designed fuel consumption rating in millions of btu/hr which ranges from $345 per boiler to $1440 with an additional $125 for each additional 10 million btu/hr.

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The applicant must demonstrate and certify that:

•The equipment is designed and will be installed or altered to operate in accordance with the provisions of the Air Code.

•The equipment incorporates state of the art air pollution control developed for the kind and amount of air contaminant.

•Operation of the equipment will not prevent the attainment or maintenance of applicable emission criteria.

•All parts of the equipment can be readily cleaned and repaired and available for inspection.

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Fuel Grade ChoicesThe rule provides the following options for new work permits for fuel burning equipment using #4 or #6 fuel oil submitted after May 23, 2011 and for work permits for the same submitted prior to May 23, 2011 where the request for the certificate of operation is made after May 23, 2011, the applicant submits an amendment specifying the use of #2 fuel oil or natural gas.

1. Effective July 1st, 2012, all boilers upon their expiration date, will be required to switch from No. 6 oil to low sulfur No. 4 heating oil by 2015, or the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that the PM and NOx emissions will be equivalent to or less than the emissions from No. 4 fuel oil.

2. Existing boilers that have not been replaced by January 1st, 2030 must be modified to meet the equivalent emissions of burning low sulfur No. 2 oil or natural gas, or the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that the PM and NOx emissions will be equivalent to or less than the emissions from No. 2 fuel oil.

3. In kind replacement for boilers that used No. 6 fuel oil now requires a new application, using No. 2 oil and/or natural gas.

For more information as to how to demonstrate equivalency, visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/air/buildings_heating_oil.shtml and click on the form below that applies to your conversion process.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/air/buildings_heating_oil.shtml


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Requirements when Switching Fuel Oil GradeTitle 15, Chapter 2 of the Rules of the City of New York address the Department of Environmental Protection’s requirements related to use of

fuel oil burning equipment. §2-11(d) 2 (vi) provides direction as to what is required when switching from a heavier fuel oil to a lighter fuel oil. The relevant information is provided below:

When boiler utilizing #6 oil is converted to #2 oil, the following steps must be taken:

(a) Primary heater.(1) Primary heater must be disconnected, dismantled and physically removed, or(2) Primary heater oil lines (suction & discharge) must be disconnected. However, water or steam line(s) going into heater may be left intact in order to prevent corrosion and insure proper support. Pipe plugs must be installed in place of oil line(s) connections and it must be properly sealed by suitable materials and/or wire and lead seal to prevent reconnections.

(b) Electric heater.(1) Electric heater must be disconnected, dismantled and physically removed, or(2) (i) Disconnect electrical wiring(ii) Electrical elements and coil must be removed; opening must be properly closed by blank flange plates.(iii) Empty secondary electric heater cylinder (shell) must be properly sealed by suitable materials and/or wire and lead seal to prevent reconnections.

When boiler utilizing #6 oil is converted to #4 oil, the following steps must be taken:

( a )Primary heater. (1) Primary heater must be disconnected, dismantled and physically removed, or(2) Follow the same procedure which is described above for #6 oil to #2 oil.

(b) Electric heater.(1) Electric heater may remain intact and operating or(2) Electric heater may be disconnected and removed as described above for #6 oil to #2 oil conversion.

When boiler utilizing #4 oil is converted to #2 oil, the following stops must be taken:(a) Electric heater.(1) Electric heater must be disconnected, dismantled and physically removed or(2) Electric heater must be disconnected as described in #6 oil to #2 oil conversion.

Furthermore, contractor must consult with manufacturer of burner regarding suitability of using #6 oil pump for #2 oil, because of change in viscosity of oil. It is also advised that contractor must make proper adjustments or tune up of burner in order to assure proper and complete combustion.

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City Works To Minimize CostsThe City has been working to minimize costs:

DEP/DOB agreement to streamline permit process, on fuel switch from No. 6 to No. 4 oil shall now be allowed under a Limited Alteration Application (LAA).The LAA is part of the “one-stop” method where applicants will file the LAA with DOB. Effective July 1, oil burner installers may file Limited Alteration Applications to change fuel grades for a cleaner oil. LAA permits will be accepted for piping work to change a fuel grade from Number 6 to Numbers 4 or 2, or from Number 4 to Number 2.

The Department of Buildings requires a $100 filing fee and, when an ACP5 is required, the associated $47 asbestos filing fee. When there is no change in the firing rate, the Department will also accept the $65 payment for the Department of Environmental Protection’s fuel grade oil change fee. Checks or money orders must be made payable to the Department of Buildings.

When the firing rate of the system changes, applicants must file an Amendment AR355 form directly with DEP, and make the $65 fee payment to the Department of Environmental Protection. Download DEP’s AR355 form at nyc.gov/DEP/html/dep/pdf/air/amendment.pdf.

Applicants who are switching to natural gas will likely need a new burner and/or boiler which would require a new work permit to obtain a certificate of operation.

DEP is also working to expedite the approval process for applications that are affected by this rule.

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We do not have to predict ahead of time which buildings will have difficulty, instead, building owners will have the option to apply on a case-by-case basis based on demonstrated need.

Factors include financial hardship, whether the owner is an equity owner of the buildings, the presence of underground tanks that must be remediated because of the conversion of existing boilers, prior good faith efforts to comply, the scale and timing of commitments to convert to the cleanest fuels, the levels of PM and NOx emitted by the boilers, whether the boilers are located in neighborhoods with high densities of boilers that use #4 oil or #6 oil, and the public health consequences of delayed compliance with this Rule For more information as to what requirements need to be included, please review the Compliance Agreement Form located at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/air/compliance-agreement.pdf

Compliance agreements will be narrowly tailored paths to minimize any public health impacts to residents.

Compliance Agreements for Building Owners

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/air/compliance-agreement.pdf

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Questions

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National Grid: Supporting NYC’s CLEAN HEAT Program

RSA & NYCLA Seminar: PANEL I: Update 2012:Heating Fuel Conversion

Aaron Choo, Manager, NYC Agencies, Community & Customer Management, National GridA. Mark de Yoanna, Manager, Customer & Business Strategy, National Grid

September 12, 2012

http://nyccleanheat.org/

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National Grid serves over 1.1 million residents in 3 of NYC’s 5 Boroughs

National Grid provides Natural Gas service in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island

Source: New York City Department of City Planning

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The CLEAN HEAT Program is an integral part of NYC’s innovative sustainability plan PlaNYC

In April 2011,Clean Heat regulations were finalized that end the use of heavy heating oil in NYC

No new #6 or #4 oil-fired boilers or burners effective immediately

Existing boilers must stop using #6 oil by their next permit renewal, beginning July 2012

All buildings must switch to the cleaner fuels (e.g., Natural Gas*) at boiler retirement or by 2030, whichever is sooner

Challenges: Infrastructure and financing conversion costs (e.g. venting and oil tank removal)

* or less desirably Clean #2 oil

National Grid’s remaining share of #6 and #4 Oil burning buildings continues to steadily decrease …

Over the past decades, National Grid has aggressively converted Over the past decades, National Grid has aggressively converted buildings in our footprint buildings in our footprint from from all gradesall grades of Oil to clean Natural Gasof Oil to clean Natural Gas ---- averaging well over 1,000 per year in NYC alone averaging well over 1,000 per year in NYC alone

Since NYC’s CLEAN HEATProgram was launched in late April 2011, National Grid has converted nearly 200 #4 & #6 oil buildings to Natural Gas with an additional 63 in progress

We are actively working to help convert all eligible customersfrom all grades of Oil including #4 & #6 to Natural Gas wherever adequate infrastructure exists

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Our Goal is to convert 100% of the remaining CLEAN HEAT Eligible customers to gas wherever adequate infrastructure exists

#6 Oil burning customers with the most urgent need to Convert will be our first priority

Next, we will target # 4 Oil Customers highlighting the long-term economic and environmental benefits of Natural Gas

As always, we will continue to simultaneously target #2 Oil Customers proximate to CLEAN HEAT Eligible customers to help drive down customer conversion contributions to as close to $0 dollars as possible


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Conversion efforts focused on # 6 & 4 oil customers –clusters aggregate # 2 oil customers as well

Source: New York City Department of City Planning

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Converting from Oil to Natural Gas – “The Basics”

Below are the most frequently asked questions by Multifamily Owners and Agents considering converting from oil to gas :

Why should I consider converting now?

Describe the process of converting to natural gas?

What assistance does National Grid provide?

I’ve heard about energy efficiency programs so much. What are they, do I qualify and how do I get started?



Price and Price Volatility (Get off the Rollercoaster)

August price per therm of Natural Gas Firm Rate = $1.09 (excl. Taxes)

Equivalent cost per gallon of #2 oil = $3.78!!!!!!!!!

Value Added Benefits of Natural Gas

National Grid’s EE Programs (for firm rate customers only)

NYSERDA Programs

Not to mention … CLEAN HEAT

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What are the benefits of converting to Natural Gas?

Clean operating and efficient – Environmentally friendly, cleaner burning natural gas can increase efficiency up to 30%

Reduce maintenance – Fewer moving parts means less maintenance, so there’s less chance of breakdowns

Reduce costs – Reduce hidden costs associated with oil (pumps, motors, filters, permits, maintenance, and poor system efficiency)

No oil delivery worries – Natural gas eliminates time-consuming testing and record keeping required by oil systems

Reliability and Confidence - Of a regulated, on site meter

A Safe and Secure Domestic Resource – Natural gas is piped directly to your business, metered according to PSC guidelines and paid for after it is used

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Price Comparison #2 Htg. Oil vs. Natural Gas Historical Comparison

Price Comparison #2 Htg. Oil vs. Natural Gas Commercial Sector / Retail Delivered Pricing

Monthly Prices and Forecast New York 2005-2012

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Historical Pricing and Forecast 2005 through 2012Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy Pricing Forecast, www.eia.doe.gov/steo - March 8, 2011

Natural gas price per MCF is converted to equivalent gallon price. MCF(1,000,000 btus)/gallon = (138,500 btu's) = conversion factor 7.22

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Describe the process of converting to natural gas

Converting from oil to natural gas can seem like a daunting project. However, National Grid Multifamily Energy Consultants will walk you through every step of the process.

There are 4 steps to plan for: 1. Pre-Evaluation – Infrastructure requirement review is KEY!!!!!!

2. Contractor bid solicitation – take the time to shop around

3. Installation - (equipment and potentially gas infrastructure needs)

4. Post installation review – NG safety start up

Contact NGPost

InstallationReview

Solicit Contractor

Bids

Pre-Evaluation

(w/ N. Grid – determine Infrastructure requirements)

Install Equipment(w/ N.Grid ProjectManagement Support)

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1. 2. 3. 4.

Infrastructure Requirements

National Grid provides customers converting to natural gas with low-cost or no-cost gas main/service lines based on their entitlement to these facilities under the Company’s tariff and applicable regulations.

The amount of any required customer contribution is dependant on the customer’s proximity to existing gas main and the gas rate the customer elects.

Multifamily Customers have the choice between Firm gas serviceTemperature controlled (TC) service

Note: Firm customers are entitled to 100 ft main and 100 ft of service in public right of way (ROW) at no cost. TC customers are not entitled to any free facilities.

If the customer is required to contribute to the cost of gas main and/or gas service because required facilities exceed the customer’s entitlement, these costs can be mitigated by the entitlements/contributions of other customers in the area utilizing the same infrastructure.

If a TC customer has a dual fuel burner and is interested in adding natural gas as a fuel source, this type of system may require a much smaller internal capital investment by the customer

The customer will still have to be analyzed to determine the main, service and costs (if any) required to supply the anticipated gas load and associated costs.

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What assistance does National Grid provide for oil to gas conversions?

Cash Rebates (6+ apts.)

Firm rates

Dual fuel rates (i.e., TC or temperature controlled)

Discounted Equipment (6+ apts.)

Boilers

Furnaces

Burners

Water heaters

Rebates or discounted equipment can be used on conversions where gas is available

We are here to helpWe are here to help!!

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We are here for you…

To Help…each multifamily customer prioritize and reach financial goals by simplifying what seems like a complex processTo Help…prove how converting can improve your bottom line including presenting at Board Meetings

To Help…defray some of the costs with incentives that reduce your overall costs for systems improvement

To Help…by assisting you throughout the process from start to finish.

As your trusted energy advisor, National Grid’s experienced energy efficiency professionalswill help you transform your business practices.

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What are National Grid’s Energy Efficiency programs, do I qualify and how do I get started?

CUSTOMCUSTOMIncludes measures not covered under the prescriptive incentives.

Requires a technical analysis of proposed energy measures and associated energy savings to determine incentive amount. Incentives are generally the lesser of:

Up to 50% of the installed cost which includes labor and equipmentA buy-down of equipment costs equal to a one-year payback

PRESCRIPTIVEPRESCRIPTIVE

Fixed incentives paid for installation of specific, pre-determined energy efficiency measures and equipment.

Eligible equipment must have specified energy efficiency ratings

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Who Qualifies? * All National Grid customers on Firm Gas Rate Tariffs (no Temperature Control / Interruptible customers)

* Gas to Gas Conversions: Customers on Rates: 3 & T3 (6 – 75 units) * Oil to Gas conversions – additional rebates are also available

>75 apartments may qualify through NYSERDA

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In Closing

National Grid’s Goal is to convert 100% of eligible customers to Natural Gas

We’re committed to helping our eligible customers in Brooklyn , Queens and Staten Island comply with NYC’s CLEAN CLEAN HEATHEATProgram

We are actively working to help convert all eligible customers from all grades of Oil including #4 & #6 to Natural Gas wherever adequate infrastructure exists

We’re Here for You to Help

Aaron ChooAaron ChooManager, NYC Agencies, Community & Customer ManagementOffice: 718-403-1057Email: [email protected]

Aurelio Mark de YoannaAurelio Mark de YoannaManager, Customer & Business StrategyOffice: 718-403-2365Email: [email protected]

Frank SaporitoFrank SaporitoMultifamily Energy Consultant Office: 718-270-5915Email: [email protected]

Contact Information

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Financing and Incentives 2 Posie Constable, New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation Cameron Bard, NYSERDA Multifamily Programs Michael R. Weisberg, M-Core Credit Corporation Anthony Nole, Hess Energy Solutions

RSA Energy Efficiency and Clean

Heat Finance

September 12, 2012

2New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation

NYCEEC Mission

Public‐private partnership to support

NYC’s energy and climate

action goals by catalyzing an energy efficiency retrofit and

boiler conversion financing market

for private building owners

Credit: NYC Mayor’s Office of Long‐term Planning and Sustainability


What is NYCEEC?

Incorporated in October 2010 by the City of New York as a non‐profit, independent corporation

$37.5M + initial capital from U.S. Dep’t of Energy ARRA funds and philanthropic foundation funding

$5.0MM from the City of New York for Clean Heat financing

Pioneering: first municipally‐formed energy financing corporation in the U.S.

Governed by a Board of real estate, energy, and finance experts including three City officials and six private sector directors


NYC policies have created robust EE and fuel conversion opportunities

PlaNYC:

Greener Greater

Buildings Plan

Greener Greater Buildings Plan: landmark legislation that set efficiency requirements for existing buildings over >50k sf

Local Law 84: BenchmarkingLocal Law 87: Audits & Retro‐commissioning16,000 buildings over 50k sf in NYC, of which ~15% are commercial buildings

NYC Challenges: Universities, Hospitals, Condos & Coops

Local Law 43: Buildings burning #4 oil or #6 oil must convert to either #2 oil, natural gas, or oil that meets #2 oil standards, by 2030

City goal: Reduce particulate matter from heavy heating oil in buildings by 50% by end of 2013

Over 8,000 properties with primary fuel of #4 or #6 oil

Clean

Heat


What type of buildings are affected by the clean heat rules?

Approximately 8,000 buildings are affected by the Clean Heat rules.

50% of the properties are located in Manhattan and 30% are in the Bronx.

75% of the buildings are multifamily apartment buildings. These run the gamut from Park Avenue cooperatives to low‐income rentals in the South Bronx. Roughly half of the 8,000 properties are multifamily buildings subject to rent regulations.

An estimated 1,500 buildings can convert to gas in the near‐term. The balance should convert to #2 ULSD or wait until high pressure gas lines can be installed. Consider dual fuel.

* Other includes religious institutions, industrial buildings,

hospitals and healthcare facilities, retail buildings cultural

facilities and other miscellaneous structures.


BBL Facility

Address

FacilityZip

Facility

Borough

Building

Square

Footage

Audit /

Retrocomm

issioning

Deadline Fuel Type

Total

Gallons

(DEP)

Top Oil

Users

Baseline PM

2.5 (tons)

2024630034

1192

WALTON

AVENUE 10452 Bronx 59,459 2013 #6 49,275 0 0.07615749

2025430060

750 EAST

132

STREET 10454 Bronx 300,000 2013 #6 139,613 Top 1000 0.21265075

Efficiency/Conversion Financing Synergies

• Cross reference buildings with both conversion mandates and near‐term

Audit/Retrocommissioning deadlines. Pre‐compliance of up to 4 years prior to Audit

deadline exempts building through next cycle.

• Propose conducting Audit and performing Retrocommissioning Scope

along with

Conversion Scope to establish projected cost of eligible and effective measures for which

Financing is needed.

• Seek any incentives to reduce Project Cost, then approach Finance sources for the balance.


✓

$10 million facility for low‐

and moderate income multifamily housing in

the Bronx

✓

Financial Institution with $2 million NYCEEC credit enhancement

✓

Hess Energy provides no upfront cost, turnkey solution

✓

Benefits:

Commodity price certainty

Fixed monthly payment expected to be lower than current fuel billsCompliance with energy regulations, and benchmarking and auditing requirements

NYCEEC’s first clean heat financing transaction


NYCEEC’s financial products

NYCEEC provides credit enhancement to participating lenders or

debt to ESA Special Purpose Entities (SPEs).

NYCEEC originates and funds loans directly

to building owners or

provides credit enhancement to commercial lenders for

standalone retrofit or conversion financing. Loans can be

unsecured or partially unsecured.

NYCEEC credit enhances

a mortgage lender.


Mortgage‐based products

Partner to complement existing programs

Induce commercial lenders to underwrite against savings projections

Comply with City’s Clean Heat mandates

Market rate and affordable multifamily


Potential Banking Options

Construction Loan

First Mortgage

Second Mortgage

Equipment Leasing

Lender Consent for Other Non‐Recourse Financing


Three Years Audited Financials and Tax Returns

Reserves and Rent Rolls‐Cash Flow Analysis

Current budget, with year‐to‐year comparisons

Evidence of Property Insurance

List of pending or contracted capital improvement projects

Title report with municipal searches‐UCC, tax lien, bankruptcy

Scope of work for the fuel conversion

Details of any special assessments, including term and amount

Typical Due Diligence Check List and Criteria


Contact NYCEEC

For further information, please contact:

Posie

Constable, Director, Clean Heat Finance

[email protected]

Visit our website @ www.nyceec.com

Multifamily Performance Program NYSERDA

RSA: New York City Energy Laws & RegulationsSeptember 12, 2012Cameron Bard, NYSERDA

What are you and your building doing to avoid energy waste?

• Robust Incentives Available– ambitious energy saving goals

• Site-Specific Analysis– let a study drive decisions

• Comprehensive Improvement– whole-building upgrades– fuel conversions

Multifamily Performance Program

Stages to Improve Your Building


1. Assess

3. Measure

2. Implement

Existing BuildingsBase Incentive (per unit) Affordable Market Rate

Firm Gas $1,000.00 $700.00

Non Firm Gas $800.00 $500.00

NY state gov.

Incentivesfor project completion

Recommended Measures


1. reduce operating costs2. lower energy bills3. get a return on the investment4. comply with local laws

LL84, LL87, CleanHeat

Multifamily Performance ProgramBenefits

• Cameron Bard, NYSERDA– [email protected]

• Program Website– www.nyserda.ny.gov/multifamily

• Program Email– [email protected]

Contact & Website


http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/multifamily


Equipment Secured Only Financing

By Michael R. WeisbergM‐Core™

Credit Corporation

michael@m‐corecredit.com845‐369‐8777 Ext. 1

www.m‐corecredit.com

M‐Core

• Incorporated in 1992. Headquartered in Montebello, New York.

• Finance energy retrofit equipment, trash compactors, office furniture, telephone systems,

computer equipment, security equipment, and more.

• Client space is generally multifamily Co‐ops, Condo’s, rental buildings, commercial buildings

and Housing Authorities.

M‐Core

• Interest in energy projects began in 1997 when M‐Core™

Credit was chosen to operate Valley

Credit Services, for Valley Resources, gas utility, in Cumberland, Rhode Island.

• Have provided financing to housing authorities making energy improvements across the country.

• M‐Core™

Credit Corporation in its affiliation with Hudson Valley Bank has become one of the

largest NYSERDA Smart Loan Providers in New York State and most active and experienced

multifamily energy savings project financier.

Equipment

What Can be financed?

Energy Savings Improvements Boilers, HVAC, Chimney Liners, ControlsWater Savings measuresSolarCogeneration, GeothermalLightingRoof replacement, trash compactors & more

Why use equipment secured only financing?

• Financing term can be matched to savings return of energy savings measure implemented.

• Permits 100% financing of project cost.

• Conserves reserve funds for critical needs that can not be financed and protects the financial strength of the building for future tenants and buyers.

• Can permit continued investment of available cash.

Why use equipment secured only financing?

• Financing alleviates cash flow burden that would be created by a lump sum expenditure & matches debt payments to the project savings.

• Retain reserves for emergencies & financial strength in the eyes of purchasers & their mortgage lenders.

• Building can make more favorable agreements with commodity suppliers and equipment vendors when the financing is not wrapped into an ESCO or

supplier deal. YOU keep the savings!• Does not jeopardize ability to apply for MCI rent

increase to DHCR under rent regulated buildings. • Does not jeopardize ability to apply for J‐51 tax

rebate.

Equipment secured only Transaction Structures

• Multi‐family and commercial financing will range from 2‐

7 years. $50,000.00 plus.

• Larger projects can be structured with interest only payments to match the build‐out period and

materialization of the savings.• Municipal leases range from 3 to 15 years. • Typical Housing Authority transactions:

1 year of interest only12‐14 years of fixed quarterly payments

• Interest rates are determined by a variety of factors, including the cost and type of the financed property, the term of the agreement, and the borrower’s

credit rating.

How to Get Started• When to start looking into financing

• When to call M‐Core™

Credit Corporation

• Proposal

Michael R. Weisbergmichael@m‐corecredit.com

845‐369‐8777 Ext. 1www.m‐corecredit.com

1Hess Energy · 2011 All Rights Reserved · Confidential Use Only

Choosing the Right PartnerTo Meet Your Energy Needs

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Converting from Oil to Natural Gas

9/10/2012


Confidential9/10/2012

Hess Can Help


Description

Utility Interconnect Coordination

Incentive and Rebate Applications

Benchmarking Services

Engineering Scope of Work

Integrated Natural Gas Agreement

Energy Reduction Plan

Hess Energy Solutions Services

The Hess Approach – Meeting All of Your Project Needs

9/10/2012


9/10/2012 Confidential

Projected Costs

*Includes estimated Utility transportation charges of $2,800 per month that will be billed directly by Con Edison, project cost of $258,000, project management services, and Hess Integrated Energy Agreement.

Year Annual Monthly

#6 Oil (Today’s Price) $217,345 $14,355

#6 Oil ($100/barrel) $227,580 $18,965

#6 Oil ($120/barrel) $273,070 $22,755

Hess Natural Gas Proposal* $203,720 $16,975

Product Average Volume (Gallons)

BTU Conversion Rate

Con Ed Natural Gas Line Loss

Annual Natural Gas Requirements (Dekatherms)

No. 6 Fuel Oil 71,600 6.684 1.33% 10,975

Energy Audits & Retrocommissioning 3 Phil Vos, Brightpower, Inc.

BRIGHT POWER, INC.ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

11 HANOVER SQUARE, NEW YORK, NY

ABOUT NYC’S LOCAL LAW 87: THE ENERGY AUDITING AND

RETRO-COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENT

A LITTLE ABOUT BRIGHT POWER

500+ energy audits since 2004

Audits generally identify 15% to 30% savings

Audits are performed by Bright Power staff

Staff includes Association of Energy Engineer-accredited Certified Energy Managers (CEMs) and Certified Energy Auditors (CEAs), and Building Performance Institute-certified Multifamily Building Analysts (MFBAs)

LOCAL LAW 87 REFRESHER

Requires that all NYC buildings over 50,000 s.f.:

Step 1: Perform ASHRAE Level II Energy Auditand generate report

Step 2: Carry out Retro-commissioning (RCx) and generate report

Step 3: Submit both reports to NYC DOB

-Reporting year determined by tax block number-2013 only early-reporting year

WHAT IS AN ENERGY AUDIT?

Physical survey of all energy- related systems in a building:

Building Envelope

Heating & Cooling/DHW

Ventilation

Lighting

Electrical Appliances/plugloads

4

The best way to get a complete picture of all a building’s energy issues, large

and small, and a roadmap for addressing them so as to reduce energy

use and spending.

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WHAT IS AN ENERGY AUDIT? , con’t.

SAMPLE TABLE OF AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS

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Potential Recommendation Location

Envelope

Air seal all exterior wall penetrations to reduce air infiltration Apartments; Basement

Caulk the perimeter of the air conditioner sleeves Apartments

Air seal and weatherstrip exterior entry doors Basement, 1st Floor; Roof; Bulkheads

Install heat/smoke activated dampers atop elevator and stairwell bulkheads Elevator Machine Rm

Install double-paned windows with low emissivity coating and thermal break Apartments

Heating and Cooling

Install a new heating control system equipped with indoor temperature sensors Steam Room

Reduce steam pressure during the heating months and use a localized strategy to address heating complaints

Steam Room

Insulate all exposed steam and domestic hot water pipes Steam Room, Basement

Install more efficient variable speed vacuum pumps and connect to boiler control Steam Room

Install thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) in overheated apartments Apartments

Replace all steam traps with properly sized orifice plates Apartments

Eliminate heating in common areas Corridors; Lobby; Basement Areas

ALTERNATE: Install a gas-fired central boiler plant to provide heat and hot water Parking Lot

ALTERNATE: Install a gas-fired boiler plant for each tower to provide heat and hot water Parking Lot

Domestic Water

Replace domestic water fill pump motors with high efficiency motors Pump Room

Store domestic hot water at a minimum of 140 F Steam Room

Install an electronic mixing valve to temper domestic hot water to 120 F Steam Room

Install a demand-based domestic hot water recirculation pump controller Boiler Room

Replace older showerheads and aerators with low-flow showerheads and aerators Apartments

Install a dump radiator to reduce the temperature of the condensate drain water Exterior

ADDITIONAL SAMPLE AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS

WHAT IS “RETRO-COMMISSIONING” (RCx)?

Not retrofitting.

A program of enhanced maintenance: cleaning and repair, calibration and tuning of existing equipment. “Optimizing existing base building systems through correction of deficiencies.”

Ensuring proper functionality of existing equipment and optimizing how systems operate together.

THE RETRO-COMMISSIONING REPORT

Documents that RCx measures have been implemented.

Must accompany the audit report in the required energy efficiency report.

$3,000 for first year building does not report

$5,000 per year thereafter

EER not accepted until fines have been paid

PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO FILE AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY REPORT

An energy audit tells you how your building is performing in terms of energy usage, showing you where the weaknesses are, and enabling you to take action to reduce energy use and spending.

LEGAL OBLIGATIONS ASIDE…

PAYING FOR THE AUDIT AND EEMs: NYSERDA MPP, V. 5

Firm gas Non-firm gas Firm gas Non-firm gas Firm gas Non-firm gas

5-49 units $100 $80 $400 $320 $500 $400

50 units and up N/A N/A $500 $400 $500 $400

5-49 units $70 $50 $280 $200 $350 $250

50 units and up N/A N/A $350 $250 $350 $250

Stage 1

(on approval of project's

Energy Reduction Plan)

Stage 2

(on inspection of at least

50% of installed upgrades)

Stage 3

(on inspection of 100% of

installed upgrades)

AFFORDABLE

MARKET RATE

For 5-49 units, separate incentives for auditing and implementation For 50+ units, incentive for implementation only

UTILITY INCENTIVES

CON ED Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (CIEEP):

Good for residential 75+ units

Gas and electric customers: up to 50% of cost of audit

Electric only customers: up to 50% of the cost of electric side

UTILITY INCENTIVES, cont.

National Grid “engineering studies”:

Up to 50% of cost of study (gas side)

Con Ed and Nat’l Grid programs can be combined, as long as they aren’t paying for same measures

NEITHER CAN BE COMBINED WITH NYSERDA INCENTIVES

Thank you for your time and attention!

Are there any questions?

Phil [email protected]

212-803-5868 x2013

New York City Local Law 84 Benchmarking Report 4

Speaker Biographies

Cameron Bard Project Manager

NYSERDA Cameron Bard is a NYSERDA Project Manager based out of the New York City office where he works to promote and facilitate a suite of Multifamily Programs. His primary responsibilities include supporting the development and implementation of green building and energy efficiency measures for multifamily residential buildings.

Bethany Bowyer Program Manager

Mayor’s Office for the New York City Clean Heat Bethany Bowyer is a Program Manager in the Mayor’s Office for the New York City Clean Heat program. Previously, Ms. Bowyer worked as a Policy Analyst in the Executive Office and Bureau of Customer Services with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. After graduating from Miami University with a degree in Public Administration and Urban Planning, Ms. Bowyer worked as an Urban Fellow for Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, Robert K. Steel. As Program Manager for NYC Clean Heat, Ms. Bowyer has worked to transform regulations phasing out the use of heavy heating oil into a program that seeks to improve air quality and save lives by accelerating the elimination heavy oil use and encouraging adoption of the cleanest fuels.

Kenneth Camilleri

Operations Manager ICF International

Kenneth Camilleri is the Operations Manager working for ICF International in the implementation of the Clean Heat Program for New York City. Ken received both his BS in Mechanical Engineering and his MS in Energy Management from the New York Institute of Technology. Ken comes to ICF International with 37 years of utility experience with strengths in Project Management, natural gas distribution systems and Energy Efficiency.

Aaron Choo Manager of Community & Customer Management

National Grid Aaron Choo is the Manager of Community & Customer Management for National Grid, managing NYC Agencies and Key Stakeholders within National Grid territory. Aaron has 10 years of energy related experience, and has also served in the Sales and Project Management & Engineering Departments at National Grid. You can contact Aaron at [email protected] or 718-270-5742.

James J. Connolly Director of Origination Hess Energy Solutions

James J. Connolly has been employed with Hess Corporation for 7 years and is currently the Director of Origination for Hess Energy Solutions. His current responsibilities include building the Hess Energy Solutions customer base, implementation of business strategies involving assessment of customer interests, competitive position, resource needs, and political/regulatory dynamics. Mr. Connolly has held a variety of roles within Hess Corporation, most recently as the Sales Director for the Northern Region, which includes New England and Upstate New York. In this role, he was responsible for direct sales to Commercial and Industrial customers for electricity, natural gas and fuel oil commodities, as well as the sale of demand response, green energy and carbon neutral products. Mr. Connolly has been active in the deregulated sales of electricity and natural gas since the inception of the markets and has been involved in all aspects of energy marketing related to customer acquisition. Mr. Connolly received his Bachelor of Science in Technical Science from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts.

Posie Constable Director, Clean Heat Finance

New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation Posie heads NYCEEC’s effort to increase availability of financing products for the conversion of over 7,000 boilers in buildings that burn heavy heating fuel to clean heating sources such as ultra-low sulfur #2 or natural gas in furtherance of the City’s Clean Heat Initiative. In deploying NYCEEC’s capital as a means of leveraging private sources of funds, Posie will seek projects where energy efficiency investments can be incorporated with boiler conversions where synergies exist. With over 28 years of experience at various firms on Wall Street, Posie has served as trading manager of various asset classes, managed the business development and origination of new products and acted as industry spokesperson in operations, accounting and regulatory matters. More recently, Posie has focused on developing finance vehicles that can advance energy efficiency retrofits in commercial and residential markets. She will be building NYCEEC’s Clean Heat Financing program over the coming years to help solve an important health and environmental issue for New Yorkers. Posie holds an MBA in Finance from Fordham University and is a graduate of University of Colorado, Boulder (Asian Studies). She received her certificate in Landscape Design from the New York Botanical Gardens.

Robert Daly, P.E. Technical Director, Boiler Division

Department of Buildings Robert Daly has a PE. BS & MS in mechanical engineering from Columbia University School of Engineering & Applied Science. Licensed professional engineer in New York and New Jersey. ASHRAE member, past president of NJ chapter, regional chairman of Student Activities. 34 years working in the private sector that included 28 years at Celanese Research Company. Department of Buildings Technical Director of the Boiler Division since 2004.

Gerry Kelpin Director of Air, Noise Policy, Permitting and Enforcement

Department of Environmental Protection Gerry Kelpin serves as the Director of Air, Noise Policy, Permitting and Enforcement and has worked to improve air quality and reduce the excessive and harmful noise that often emanates from construction sites and other sound sources by helping to get passed the noise Code. Ms. Kelpin played an integral role in the reauthorization of the Clean Air Act requirements and worked tirelessly with the City Council to pass several air bills that require the city fleet to use cleaner burning fuel and devices that reduce the harmful effects of air pollutants. Ms. Kelpin also oversees that the 20,000 plus air and nose code complaints are inspected and works with community leaders and contractors to ensure compliance with the air and noise code as well as to provide general information on the rules and requirements of both codes.

Joseph McGowan Manager Gas Customer Solutions

Con Edison Joseph McGowan joined Con Edison in 2005 as senior real estate representative. He has held positions of increasing responsibility over the past five years in real estate and gas sales, including his recent appointment as Manager of Gas Customer Solutions, in the Gas Customer Conversion Group, with a primary focus on customers interested in oil-to-gas conversions. Prior to joining the Company, Joseph worked for twelve years in the commercial real estate sector, representing both tenants and large building owners in Manhattan. Mr. McGowan holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Fordham University and is a registered gas distribution professional. He is a native New Yorker, where he currently resides with his family.

Phil Vos Bright Power Inc.

Phil Vos works in business development and sales at Bright Power, an energy efficiency firm based in New York City. His primary focus there is on Local Laws 84 and 87, and he likes to take the time to ensure that his clients and prospective clients understand the requirements and ins and outs of the laws. He has also worked with the company's solar team. Before Bright Power, Phil worked for the NY Wa$teMatch industrial materials exchange program at New York's non-profit Industrial & Technical Assistance Corporation (ITAC). He has an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BA from Columbia University.

Michael R. Weisberg

M-Core™ Credit Corporation Michael R. Weisberg M-Core™ Credit Corporation through its affiliation with Hudson Valley Bank has become one of the largest NYSERDA Smart Loan Lenders in New York State. M-Core™ Credit Corporation operates the wholly owned subsidiary of Hudson Valley Bank, HVB Leasing Corp. NYSERDA recognized the involvement and knowledge M-Core™ / Hudson Valley Bank demonstrated was far beyond any other Lender in the program, and thus encouraged M-Core™ to become the first and only financial firm to serve as a Partner under the Multi- and thus encouraged M-Core™ to become the first and only financial firm to serve as a Partner under the Multi-family Performance Program. Mr. Weisberg has on several occasions served on panels at NYSERDA as an expert in the energy financing side of the equation. In 2006 and 2007 Michael R. Weisberg served on a NYSERDA Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) Served on NYSERDA TEP to solicit new provider for consulting and support services for the New York Energy Smart Loan Fund. Reviewed the RFP and evaluated responses to select a provider.

Joseph Strasburg, Esq. President

Rent Stabilization Association Joseph Strasburg has served as the President of the Rent Stabilization Association since 1994. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Strasburg acted as Chief of Staff and Legislative Counsel to Councilman Peter Vallone, Speaker of the New York City Council. Serving in the City Council for more than fifteen years, Mr. Strasburg was Counsel to the City Council's Housing and Buildings Committee, and Assistant Counsel to Council leader Tom Cuite, Speaker Vallone's predecessor. Mr. Strasburg played a key role in the negotiations regarding the restructuring of the Council after the abolition of the Board of Estimate, and was the Council's liaison on redistricting. Mr. Strasburg was Chairman of the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) from 1997 through 2006.

Mitchell L. Posilkin, Esq. General Counsel

Rent Stabilization Association Mitchell Posilkin is the General Counsel of the Rent Stabilization Association, a trade association that represents approximately 25,000 owners and managers of over one million apartments in the City. In that capacity, Mr. Posilkin addresses a myriad of issues that affect property owners which arise in the courts, in government agencies and in the State Legislature and City Council. Prior to the commencement of his tenure at RSA in January 1996, Mr. Posilkin served as Deputy General Counsel of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development for eleven years, including two and one-half years as the Acting Director of the Department's Housing Litigation Bureau. Mr. Posilkin has served on the Housing Court Advisory Council as the City’s representative and as a representative of property owners, and has also served on the Housing Court Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Mr. Posilkin has presented at many seminars held by RSA, the New York State Office of Court Administration, the New York City Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the Kings County Housing Court Bar Association, including programs pertaining to the significant changes in the State’s rent regulatory laws and regulations, the City’s lead paint laws, Section 8, bedbugs and numerous other issues and court decisions of concern to property owners.

Anthony R. Nole Director of Conversion Projects Hess Corporation Anthony Nole is currently Director of Conversion Projects within Hess Energy Solutions and based in Woodbridge, NJ and has been in this position since mid-2011. Mr. Nole has 15 years of experience within the energy industry in multiple different roles with both Hess Corporation and ExxonMobil. He began his career in 1997 with Exxon Research and Engineering, where he built supply optimization models for Exxon's refineries in Canada, Europe, and Asia. In 2001, ExxonMobil assigned Anthony to Imperial Oil's headquarters in Toronto as a supply optimization expert, and then to the Nanticoke refinery in Ontario, Canada, coordinating and scheduling all supply and unit operations as part of the Economics and Planning department. Anthony returned to ExxonMobil Research and Engineering in 2003 as a senior engineer in their heavy oil processing area, performing research and development studies and supporting heavy oil processing units across the company's refining portfolio. Mr. Nole joined Hess in 2005 as a Senior Refining Analyst, performing supply optimization studies and working on special projects for the Hovensa refinery supply group based in New York City. Beginning in 2007, he joined the Hess Electricity Operations group and managed a major electricity generation tolling deal in New York City in which Hess was responsible for all fuel supply to the generator and the bidding and sale of electricity to the grid. He became the Regional Director for New Jersey Retail Stations in 2009 with general management responsibility for all retail locations throughout the state, and held that role until 2011 when he took his current position. Anthony's current responsibilities involve managing Energy Solutions' fuel conversions, which provides a full turnkey solution to convert customers from their existing fuel to natural gas, including performing the conversion, managing the project, offering project funding, and providing a long term supply of natural gas. Mr. Nole has a bachelor's and master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Robin A. Bernstein, Esq. Deputy General Counsel

Rent Stabilization Association Robin A. Bernstein is the Deputy General Counsel to the Rent Stabilization Association. Prior to her current position Ms. Bernstein served as in-house General Counsel to a major New York City property owner, and was in private practice in the areas of landlord/tenant and real estate litigation and transactions. Ms. Bernstein has coordinated and co-authored materials for numerous RSA seminars including: Understanding the New Rent Stabilization Code, Managing Rent Regulated Property in New York City, Navigating the Section 8 Maze, and Bed Bugs: a Property Owner’s Liability Nightmare. Ms. Bernstein is a member of the New York City Bar Association, The New York State Bar Association, the New York County Lawyers’ Association and the Association of Corporate Counsel. She has served on the Housing Court, Housing Court Public Projects, and the Judiciary Committees of the New York Bar Association. Prior to the implementation of the Housing Court Resource Centers, Ms. Bernstein supervised RSA staff located in the court houses who assisted unrepresented small property owners. The written owners’ materials now distributed in the Resource Centers were modeled on documents drafted by RSA.