Title/Name/Summary
Kismet - Smart Energy Fund
History
The purpose of this petition (Roy Tufekcioglu) is to replace two (2) rooftop HVAC units at Kismet, a restaurant located at 9931 W 151st Street. The two units are approximately 15 years old and inefficient for the restaurant. The current units are RHEEM and Carrier models with 9 SEER and 8 SEER respectively and are on the verge of malfunctioning, per the petitioner. The petitioner has submitted an application to the Smart Energy Fund (SEF) for $7,440 to install two new energy efficient rooftop units by Trane. The improvements are valued up to a total cost of $14,880. According to Trane mechanical engineers, the proposed 14 SEER units will save close to 50% on electric power for the systems. The petitioner notes that this is approximately $760 per year ($380 per unit) and 3,360 kWh per year.
On October 18, 2010 the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Initiatives Committee moved 2-0 to recommend to the Village Board to approve the Smart Energy Fund application for $7,440.00 for 9931 W. 151st Street, Kismet Restaurant, from EECBG in matching grant funds to install, as permanent fixtures for the proposed use, the following equipment: one (1) Trane 4-Ton (4YCY4048B1120A) 14 SEER Variable Speed 2-Stage Heat Rooftop Unit and one (1) Trane 3-Ton (4YCY4036B1096A) 14 SEER Variable Speed 2-Stage Heat Rooftop Unit, per the attached specification sheets and subject to the following conditions:
1. That the bid from B&B Heating and Cooling Inc. is used for this project;
2. That all utility conduits that may result from this project are screened from view of public rights-of-way and neighboring residential properties;
3. That all building code related items are met;
4. That building permits are obtained for this project.
ATTACHMENTS
SEF program project attachments containing bid and product specification information are available for review in the Development Services Department and the Clerk's Office. The attachments are not included due to the quantity of paper copies needed to present them.
Facility Mechanical Systems
Kismet proposes to install the following energy efficient commercial equipment on the restaurant. The improvements are considered permanent fixtures for the proposed use. Two bids were submitted for the Kismet project. The first bid is by B&B Heating and Cooling Inc. for $14,880. The second bid is by Anchor Refrigeration for $14,000.
The SEF program requires that the lowest bid be selected, which is the Anchor Refrigeration bid that offers the Goodman units. The difference between the SEF incentives per the B&B ($14,880) and Anchor ($14,000) bids is only $440. Despite the identical Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) value on the proposed units, the petitioner maintains that the Trane units offer more consistency for his business in terms of maintenance and reliability. Kismet is located in the Miles Center Shopping Center and the owner of Kismet is also the owner of half that center. The petitioner has noted that the other rooftop units at the center are also Trane units and recognizes the brand as dependable.
In terms of consistency for the business and the center, the Trane units offer uniform maintenance standards for long term maintenance savings and reliability. These qualities are in line with the SEF program’s economic development intent for local businesses: reduction of costs. Therefore, the B&B Heating and Cooling Inc. bid is the recommended bid.
This case is before the Board of Trustees for final review/approval.
Financial Impact
Funding is provided through the US Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), which was funded via the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The Smart Energy Fund is a US DOE approved Project Activity under EECBG.
Total Smart Energy Fund assistance for Kismet: $7,440.00;
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Smart Energy Fund application for $7,440.00 for 9931 W. 151st Street as indicated in the below fully referenced motion.
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I move to approve the Smart Energy Fund application for $7,440.00 for 9931 W. 151st Street, Kismet Restaurant, from EECBG in matching grant funds to install, as permanent fixtures for the proposed use, the following equipment: one (1) Trane 4-Ton (4YCY4048B1120A) 14 SEER Variable Speed 2-Stage Heat Rooftop Unit and one (1) Trane 3-Ton (4YCY4036B1096A) 14 SEER Variable Speed 2-Stage Heat Rooftop Unit, per the attached specification sheets and subject to the following conditions:
1. That the bid from B&B Heating and Cooling Inc. is used for this project;
2. That all utility conduits that may result from this project are screened from view of public rights-of-way and neighboring residential properties;
3. That all building code related items are met;
4. That building permits are obtained for this project.