New Incentives for Energy Efficiency William S. Haas Energy Division Representative.
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Transcript of New Incentives for Energy Efficiency William S. Haas Energy Division Representative.
Overview
• Why Energy Efficiency - Climate Change and Chicago
• About the new Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard
• Implications of the Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard
• Other DCEO Incentive Opportunities
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Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard
• Requires additional, escalating electric consumption reductions every year (below currently projected baseline scenarios)
• Applies only to Commonwealth Edison & Ameren Companies
• Provides funding mechanism for new energy efficiency programs and initiatives for customers in the Commonwealth Edison & Ameren service territories
New Energy Efficiency Funding
Year Revenue Cap Funding Level DCEO Share2008 0.5% $53.2 million $12.9 million2009 1.0% $111 million $26.8 million2010 1.5% $172 million $41.6 million2011 + 2.0% $235 million $57 million
Public Benefit Funding for Energy Efficiencyas a Percent of Utility Revenues
Source: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, September 2007
DCEO Portfolio
INCENTIVE• Public Sector (~65%)
– Municipals– K-12 schools– Community Colleges– Universities– State and Federal Facilities
• Low Income (~25%)– New Construction and Gut
Rehab– Moderate Rehab/
Prescriptive
MARKET TRANSFORMATION• Technical Assistance (~5%)
– Commercial Bldg Assessments– Design Assistance– Large Customer Management
Practices Assessments– Energy Performance
Contracting
• Education & Training (~5%)– Building Codes– Building Operators/Owners– Design/Construction and HVAC
Replacement Industry
Public Sector (~65%)• Prescriptive: specific incentives linked to easily
quantifiable, individual efficiency measures such as outdoor and indoor lighting, chillers, etc.
• Custom: an incentive linked to $/kWh saved for measures that are not standard, e.g., University labs and hospitals, museums, etc.
• New Construction: new construction funding for facilities beyond code
• Lights for Learning: contracting through k-12 schools to sell CFL bulbs and, including efficiency education for students.
Technical Assistance (~5%)
• Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC): partnership with the University of Illinois to provide energy audits, analysis and design assistance to public and private building owners
• Large-customer Energy Analysis Program (LEAP): rebranding of the MEEP that provides management practices assessments and technical energy audits for large customers
• Energy Performance Contracting Program: technical assistance to public sector applicants financing energy efficiency projects through performance contracts
Green Ribbon Workshops
• Learn more about these new programs and how your organization can participate and save money– June 10: Chicago Hilton, Chicago– June 12: Doubletree Guest Suites, Downers Grove– June 19: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Mundelein– June 20: Holiday Inn Convention Center, Tinley Park– June 27: Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort, Rockford
• Representatives available to answer questions and discuss program guidelines and qualifications
• Visit www.comedcares.com to register
Renewable Energy Programs
• Approximately $5 million per year for the Renewable Energy Resources Program
• Solar Energy Rebate Program: provides a rebate for eligible project costs related to a solar thermal or solar photovoltaic system installation under $50,000 in total cost
• Solar Thermal Incentive Program: provides a grant for eligible project costs related to a solar thermal system installation over $50,000 in total cost
Illinois Zero Waste Schools Program
• To encourage schools across Illinois to strive to become “waste-free” where virtually all waste generated at the school is reduced, reused or recycled
• Grants available for recycling, source reduction and composting projects in both public and private schools
• Visit www.istep.org to learn more
Key Web Links
Web Link Informationwww.illinoisenergy.org DCEO energy efficiency and renewable energy
programs for private, public and non-profit sectors
www.ileeps.org EEPS information for DCEO, ComEd and Ameren EEPS programs
www.sedac.org Smart Energy Design Assistance Center provides technical assistance for the private and public sector through energy information, news and trainings, energy service provider list
Contact Information
William S. HaasEnergy Division RepresentativeDepartment of Commerce and Economic OpportunityJames R. Thompson Center100 W. Randolph, Suite 3-400Chicago, Illinois 60601312-814-4763 (voice)312-814-1800 (fax)[email protected]