PowerForward

Electrify Education with PowerForward

“Because Schools Build the Future”

PowerForward is a comprehensive program to prepare students for a green and sustainable future, while simultaneously upgrading school infrastructure for a changing environment for no cost, based upon available government grants and incentive programs. This is specifically designed for schools and we work closely with the Department of Energy to provide your with the greatest possible value to your school and students.

For no upfront cost, PowerForward provides:
• Upgraded equipment and infrastructure to protect students, reduce carbon footprint and
• New educational programs to educate and prepare students with the knowledge they require.

We all have the responsibility to prepare our youth not only for rewarding lives and careers but to also equip them with the skills they need to meet the climate challenges ahead.

Upgraded Equipment & Infrastructure

• School Bus Fleet Electrification
• Backup Power, for complete school resiliency
• Green energy procurement
• EV Charging stations
• School Building Decarbonization upgrades
• Onsite renewable energy (where appropriate)
• Submission and management of grant requests
• EPA Energy Star® program management

School Vocational Educational Programs

• Heat pumps and geothermal
• EV service & maintenance training
• Solar installation & maintenance training
• Fuel Cell technology
• Energy Efficiency
• Battery & storage technologies
• Alternative fuels (i.e.: renewable diesel, RNG)
• Hydrogen

We all have the responsibility to prepare our youth not only for rewarding lives and careers but to also equip them with the skills they need to meet the climate challenges ahead.

Secure Grants to Electrify your School, with PowerForward

Navigating the grant application process can be complex. That’s why we have a dedicated team of grant specialists ready to support you through every step of the application process.

With our experts by your side, securing funding for your sustainable school project becomes a seamless and rewarding experience.

Leverage New Legislation to Build a Better School and Learning Environment

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which passed in November 2021, presents a historic once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in America’s School Systems, with over $1.2 trillion allocated to new and existing programs. The law aims to address crucial aspects such as roads, bridges, rails, clean drinking water accessibility, high-speed internet, climate crisis mitigation, environmental justice advancement, and support communities that have been historically overlooked.

Here’s how the IIJA can further enhance PowerForward and what it makes available for schools between FY22 to FY26:

• $5 Billion for EPA Clean School Program: Provides substantial funding to support the EPA Clean School Program, which significantly enhances environmental sustainability and safety within school premises.

• Clean School Bus Grant: Delivers access to grants for the transition to clean school bus fleets, reducing carbon emissions and promoting cleaner air for students and communities.

• Clean School Bus Rebate: Sets aside rebates to adopt eco-friendly school buses, offering financial incentives for sustainable transportation solutions.

• $500 Million for Renew America’s Schools: Supports the Renew America’s Schools initiative, modernizing school infrastructure and integrating eco-energy solutions effectively.

Why PowerForward?

To learn more about PowerForward and download our brochure fill out the form below.

To schedule a free webinar discussing how this will specifically benefit your school and district, please email: march@exergyenergy.com.

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BackupBank

Low-Cost Financing for Backup Generators and Facility Upgrades

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BackupBank is 100% financing for backup power systems and facility upgrades at the lowest monthly payments available in the market.

• 100% Equipment Financing: Zero Capex
• Turnkey Installation By Experts Using Tier-1 Equipment
• Lowest Fixed Monthly Payments Available
• Each Payment Is Fully Deductible
• Equipment Is Yours At The End Of The Agreement
• No Hidden Fees, Headaches Or “Gotchas”

BackupBank is the lowest-cost way to 100% finance your backup power and facility upgrades. Thanks to our partnership with leading capital providers, your business can obtain the backup power it needs to operate through outages for Zero CAPEX. You simply make fixed monthly payments under our BackupBank program.

Exergy will install a turnkey backup power system at your site for Zero CAPEX. You can choose our full-facility option sized to cover 100% of your electricity needs, or size the system to cover just critical systems. The equipment and our Resiliency Services Agreement (“RSA”) serve as collateral.

BackupBank’s monthly payments are a better use of precious capital. Each payment is a fully deductible expense under IRC 7701(e)(1). At the end of the agreement, you own the equipment free-and-clear of liens and liabilities! For Zero CAPEX, let Exergy handle the turnkey installation of your power needs.

Buying a backup power system can be a seven- or eight-figure capital investment. Wouldn’t you rather use that capital to grow revenues?

This is from an actual proposal for a customer requiring a turnkey, 1-Megawatt generator with complete switchgear, ATS, and supporting equipment for a purchase cost of nearly $1.3 million. Exergy proposed a 10-year Resiliency Service Agreement with BackupBank and monthly payments of $14,289, or $171,472 annually.

Because we structure our RSAs as qualifying services agreements, each monthly payment is fully deductible, resulting in an unbeatable after-tax monthly payment of $10,145, or $135,463 annually.

Why BackupBank?

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GeneratorShield

Breathe New Life Into Your Backup Generator With Exergy’s GeneratorShield

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GeneratorShield is a future-proof maintenance program to keep your diesel generator up to date with the latest electronics so your system can provide you with additional decades of service. There is no upfront cost for GeneratorShield; it is a 5- or 10-year maintenance program that includes all upgrades, in addition to standard factory service.

Because backup generators only operate a few hundred hours a year, a tier 1 diesel generator can last several lifetimes. Unfortunately, this longevity has a dark side: the electronics that control the engine become obsolete much more quickly, and older electronic parts are impossible to source.

The engine is the heart of the backup generator, and it makes no sense to replace the entire system just because some of the electronic components are no longer available. That is why we created GeneratorShield, a program to keep your generator up-to-date for decades of service.

It Pays For Itself

GeneratorShield continuously upgrades your engine’s controls to the most current version providing you with improved performance, reduced maintenance expenses, and peace of mind. The monthly payment for GeneratorShield is often offset by lower maintenance costs and the peace of mind knowing that your generator stands ready to serve. GeneratorShield is a full-service maintenance contract.

The two biggest reasons for generator failure are either outdated controls or inadequate maintenance. This is why we include upgrades as part of the maintenance contract.

GeneratorShield

No upfront cost; upgrades included in the annual maintenance fee
No need to replace your generator
Included in your 5- or 10-year maintenance agreement
24/7 remote monitoring at no additional cost
Save money: GeneratorShield is a small fraction of the cost of a new generator; upgrading the control system reduces your maintenance expenses
Save time: Upgrades take a fraction of the time it takes to purchase and install a new generator

Why GeneratorShield?

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Distributed Energy Resource

Distributed Energy Resources including Solar and Batteries

DER is a catch phrase for a variety of energy generation and storage equipment designed to provide grid support using load shedding, backup power, or other on-site technologies. (Exergy restricts the discussion of DER to only those assets that are located behind the meter at the customer facility and not connected directly to the grid, either at the transmission or distribution level.)

There are a wide range of technologies included in this definition, including:

• Backup Generators
• Combined Heat and Power (“CHP”)
• Solar
• Batteries (alone, or combined with Solar)
• Thermal Storage
• Microgrids

Exergy is technology agnostic: We custom develop the lowest-cost, most efficient solution for our customers to meet their sustainability and resiliency goals. Exergy’s solutions never require customer CAPEX; Exergy provides 100% of the turnkey capital. Our solution is Energy-as-a-Service where our customers pay a simple, fixed monthly fee.

Backup Generators

Onsite, backup generators are the most ubiquitous solution to protect operations from outages. In addition to the savings from avoided downtime, effectively managed backup generators can save money through peak shaving and participation in grid-support programs. When combined with renewable block contracts, our customers use 100% green power at a fraction of the cost of alternative methods. (If required, generators can be operated on renewable natural gas to achieve zero-carbon footprint.)

Combined Heat and Power (“CHP”)

CHP units are typically natural gas generators that utilize exhaust heat for process heating and cooling and achieve efficiencies commonly between 70% and 90%. A CHP system saves money by using a single solution for both electricity and heating/cooling.

As attractive as CHP can be, its applicability is somewhat limited to operations that have the correct balance of electricity and heat requirements: If the power-to-heat balance is inappropriate and the system cannot obtain at least 60% efficiency, it will not comply with the Treasury regulations for tax incentives. CHP units, while still using natural gas, can significantly reduce a facility’s carbon footprint. To learn more please visit the EPA website on CHP at www.epa.gov/chp.

Solar

Touted as the lowest-cost electricity available, solar has gained worldwide popularity. Solar typically plays a role in every Exergy sustainability solution, though only rarely do we install solar at the customer’s site. Behind-the-meter (“BTM,” or onsite) solar is considerably more expensive (typically 2x to 6x) than utility-scale solar. BTM solar also is more complicated as it requires considerations for roof surface condition and warranty, landlord approvals, limited space availability, and complicated and expensive electronics required to integrate with backup generators and batteries. Even so, some geographies provide such rich incentives that solar is the preferred economic option and Exergy will recommend it when appropriate.

Batteries

In general, batteries do not represent a financially attractive backup solution for commercial and industrial customers due to their high cost and limited energy storage. Alternatively, batteries can be used to reduce demand charges through peak shaving, but balancing the energy storage available with predicting peak load hours is highly complex, imperfect, and beyond the capability of most organizations. Simply missing one or two peak hours can ruin the cost effectiveness of a peak-shaving battery. If a customer requires resiliency and has a backup generator, a battery’s utility is limited to managing power quality during an outage.

For organizations with critical operations that can’t go down, even momentarily, a great return on investment can be obtained when batteries provide ride through until the generator picks up the entire load. Ride-through batteries are considerably different than traditional “energy” batteries deployed with solar. Exergy has developed a special ride-through battery coupled with EV charging that is considerably more economical for those with critical system needs. To learn more about ride-through batteries, please visit our partner: www.apc.com.

Thermal Storage

Heat and cold storage systems are typically used to reduce peak load demand. Ice is produced and stored during off-peak hours and used during peak times to reduce chiller load. Hot thermal storage is used in a similar manner, typically to reduce the ramp-up demand during early morning operation. To learn more please visit our partner Organic Heat Exchanger: www.o-hx.com.

Microgrid

This very popular and overhyped term basically means any solution that encompasses onsite generation that can operate in island mode (disconnected from the grid) and operate in parallel with the grid depending on circumstances. A microgrid can be as simple as a backup / standby generator, or as complex as a CHP facility combined with a backup generator, onsite solar, and battery storage. Exergy solutions are basically microgrids, but we refrain from describing it as such due to the term being overly broad and confusing.

Exergy Energy is a Concierge Utility® that provides Energy-as-a-Service, configured to meet your resiliency, cost, and sustainability goals. We are technology agnostic and as a Concierge Utility®, we do what is best for our customers. Exergy: Power that works for you.

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FacilitySecure

The most cost-effective backup available in the market to protect your Facility or Campus, by Exergy Energy, your Concierge Utility®

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For organizations that require more than “life safety” or “emergency backup,” Exergy Energy offers a solution to power your entire facility or campus during an outage: FacilitySecure. To make our offering the lowest-cost solution in the marketplace, we utilize the backup facility to reduce your peak demand charges and to participate in grid services, such as demand response. You keep all of the avoided costs, and we share with you part of our cash flows from grid services to defray part (or in some cases, all) of your fixed monthly resiliency service fee.

When combined with renewable energy block contracting and real time active management, full facility backup power can be become a profit center that also meets your organization’s sustainability goals.

Exergy’s FacilitySecure is a single solution to provide power for your entire operation. For those that have critical loads that cannot experience even a momentary outage, Exergy installs sufficient ride-thru battery storage to carry selected critical loads until backup generation ramps up to full power. These essential loads are segregated using automated transfer switches that shift the load to the full-facility generator after a short ramp-up period. By sizing more expensive ride-thru to critical loads only and transferring them to lower-cost, lower-maintenance full-facility generators, Exergy solves the critical problem of protecting your entire organization in a cost-efficient manner.

In many cases, we can provide full facility backup power for the same cost as you’ve been quoted for emergency backup power! Best of all, there is No CAPEX and no payments until services are received. With Exergy Energy, your Concierge Utility®, there are no upfront costs, no changes required to your operations, and no sacrifices.

Operations That Need FacilitySecure

Manufacturing Plants
Municipalities
Water & Sewer Treatment
Hospitals
Public Schools
Private Schools
College Campuses
Fire Stations
Police Stations
Nursing Homes
Prisons & Jails

FacilitySecure includes

Zero Upfront Cost – Exergy provides all the capital for your system.

Turnkey Installation – We provide the optimal backup generator for your facility.

Fuel and Refueling Management – Exergy provides complete fuel system management services including fueling, refueling, maintenance and monitoring to ensure your system is always ready.

Specialized Expertise – Tap into the expertise of Exergy professionals who specialize in power management solutions and energy savings.

Includes maintenance, operation, and extended warranty for the term of your agreement.

Automated Compliance Reporting and Updates – Take the strain off your facilities staff and let Exergy produce and submit your compliance reports.

Our energy experts continually monitor and adapt to regulatory changes, ensuring your systems meet or exceed the required codes and remain compliant with the latest standards.

24/7 Monitoring and Support – Exergy conducts regular inspections, performs load tests, and handles preventive maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance.

We employ redundant power systems, continuous monitoring, and proactive maintenance protocols to minimize the likelihood of failures.

Cost Efficiency – Experience significant cost savings in the long run. Establishing an in-house team dedicated to power management requires considerable investments in recruitment, training, salaries, and infrastructure.

Exergy’s LifeSecure solution is a complete end-to-end managed service model eliminating upfront costs and inhouse manpower requirements.

Energy Star® Rating – LifeSecure includes setup and management of Energy Star® Portfolio Manager® free of charge.

Through our customer portal, you can review your energy, water, and waste consumption, compare and benchmark your facilities, manage your energy efficiency projects and progress, and retrieve the necessary compliance reports.

Why LifeSecure Matters to You!

Reliability During Power Outages

During natural disasters, utility failures, or other unforeseen circumstances, power outages can leave your critical facilities without electricity. Life safety backup power systems, typically comprised of generators and associated equipment, provide a reliable source of power for life support systems, emergency lighting, fire alarms, security systems, elevators, and other critical equipment. This ensures that life-saving medical procedures, emergency response activities, and overall safety measures are not compromised due to a loss of power.

Sustaining Healthcare Services

Hospitals and healthcare facilities require uninterrupted power to support life-sustaining equipment, patient care, and critical medical procedures. Backup power systems in healthcare settings provide power to operating rooms, intensive care units, ventilators, dialysis machines, refrigeration for medications, and other vital equipment. By ensuring a continuous power supply, these systems prevent potential harm to patients and maintain essential medical services even during extended power disruptions.

Protecting Emergency Response and Public Safety

Emergency response centers, fire stations, police departments, and other public safety facilities rely on seamless communication systems, computer networks, and operational equipment to effectively respond to emergencies. Life safety backup power systems enable these critical services to function without interruption during power outages, enabling prompt emergency response, communication, and coordination. This ensures public safety and helps minimize the impact of emergencies on the community.

Ensuring Security Systems

Power outages create vulnerable situations, especially in areas where security is essential, such as banks, government buildings, data centers, and airports. Backup power systems ensure that security systems, including surveillance cameras, access control systems, and alarms, remain operational during power disruptions. This not only helps prevent unauthorized access but also assists in maintaining a safe environment and protecting valuable assets.

Industrial/Manufacturing

Critical facility infrastructure and emergency systems require Life safety backup power systems by law. Exergy Energy provides reliable and uninterrupted power source for these critical systems. This backup power as a service protects the facility, its employees and first responders.

Supporting Infrastructure Resilience

In today’s interconnected world, maintaining critical infrastructure resilience is vital. Backup power systems contribute to this resilience by providing a reliable power source to infrastructure components such as water treatment plants, transportation systems, communication networks, and emergency shelters. This enables systems to continue functioning during emergencies, ensuring public welfare and minimizing the disruption caused by power outages.

Outsourcing your life safety management takes the responsibility off your plate and allows you to focus on your core business activities while enjoying cost efficiencies and round-the-clock support. As you evaluate your options for life safety backup power management, consider the advantages of outsourcing and the long-term value it can provide for your organization’s safety and success.

Why FacilitySecure?

Outsourcing your full facility back up power management takes the responsibility off your plate and allows you to focus on your core business activities while enjoying cost efficiencies and round-the-clock support. As you evaluate your options for full facility backup power, consider the advantages of outsourcing and the long-term value it can provide for your organization’s safety and success.

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LifeSecure

Life Safety Backup-as-a-Service from Exergy Energy, your Concierge Utility®

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Power outages can occur unexpectedly, posing significant health risks including death to patients, residents first responders and critical infrastructure. Backup generators are a necessity, and many jurisdictions require Life Safety backup by law.

To ensure you get the right equipment, comply with safety regulations, and maintain the systems for optimal performance, many businesses are choosing to outsource life safety backup power management through Exergy’s customizable “LifeSecure” solutions. Our proactive approach ensures that your life safety backup power systems are always ready when needed and meet all regulations, providing peace of mind, and safeguarding the well-being of those within your premises.

Best of all, there is No CAPEX and no payments until services are received! With Exergy Energy Solutions, there are no upfront costs or changes required to your operations.

Operations That Need LifeSecure

Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Medical Facilities
Fire Pumps
Elevators
Telecommunications
Emergency Lighting
Alarm Systems
Ventilation and smoke control

LifeSecure includes