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Presented by Jeff Loiter, Optimal Energy, Inc.

Guide for Conducting Energy Efficiency Potential Studies A Resource of the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency. Presented by Jeff Loiter, Optimal Energy, Inc.

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  1. Guide for Conducting Energy Efficiency Potential StudiesA Resource of the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency Presented by Jeff Loiter, Optimal Energy, Inc. Optimal Energy 14 School Street Bristol, VT 05443 • (V) 802-453-5100 • (F) 802-453-5001 • www.optenergy.com • info@optenergy.com

  2. Agenda • National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency • Potential Studies as Policy Tool • Examples and Generalizations

  3. National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency • 60 member public-private Leadership Group sets tone and overall direction • Aspirational Goal: To achieve all cost-effective energy efficiency by 2025 • Five key policy recommendations • #2: Make a strong, long-term commitment to implement cost-effective energy efficiency as a resource • Vision for 2025 Implementation Goal: Establishing Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency as a High-Priority Resource”

  4. Potential Studies as Policy Tool • Three broad categories of study discussed in the Guidebook • Studies vary in their scope, objectives, methodology, time horizon, and definitions • Many studies have been done to date

  5. Steps for Completing a Potential Study • Identify the objective and the audience • Select the potential type(s) to analyze • Technical • Economic • Achievable • Program • Determine the appropriate level of detail • Select and define the methodology • Present the results

  6. Three Possible Reasons to Conduct a Study • Building support and making the case for energy efficiency programs and funding • Cost: $20-75K, Time: 1-4 months • Evaluating efficiency as an alternative to a specific supply-side project • Cost: $75-300K, Time: 4-12 months • Determining how much to spend on efficiency, and how that money can best be spent • Cost: $75-500K, Time: 4-12 months

  7. More Detail Means More Resources

  8. Typical Findings of Potential Studies • Substantial efficiency resource exists • Less expensive than traditional supply • Lighting and cooling are biggest areas of savings

  9. Where to Find More Information • National Action Plan for Energy Efficiencywww.epa.gov/eeactionplan • Guide for Conducting Energy Efficiency Potential Studieswww.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-programs/napee/resources/guides.html#guide4

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