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Progressive 15 Burlington, Colorado April 17, 2009 Bob Mailander

Empowering Colorado's transition to a New Energy Economy by promoting energy efficiency, clean resources, and renewable energy. Engaging communities and stakeholders to build a sustainable future through innovative programs and infrastructure development.

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Progressive 15 Burlington, Colorado April 17, 2009 Bob Mailander

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  1. Progressive 15 Burlington, Colorado April 17, 2009 Bob Mailander

  2. The Governor's Energy Office CHANGING THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT ENERGY!

  3. Leading Colorado to a New Energy Economy by advancing energy efficiency, renewable and clean energy resources Implementing energy conservation & efficiency programs statewide Helping to attract and develop renewable energy industry in Colorado Working with community groups, local governments, businesses and residents to build a sustainable future Supporting the Legislature and the Public Utilities Commission to remove barriers to renewable energy investment Developing an infrastructure to support the New Energy Economy The Governor’s Energy Office

  4. GEO- working in all 64 Counties Helping communities identify energy and conservation resources Helping communities promote and implement renewable energy and conservation projects and practices Because the New Energy Economy is for all Coloradoans It’s about Economic Development

  5. Considerations for FutureEnergy Development • Population Growth • New energy uses • Climate change/water availability • Federal regulations and taxes • Interstate transmission corridors • Alternative market structure • Competing demands for water and energy

  6. GEO Programs . Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programs: • Electric & Gas Utilities • Public Buildings • Residential Buildings • Income-Based Energy Services • Renewable Energy & Local Fuels • Greening Government • Colorado Carbon Fund • Energy Policy, Legislation, Resources & Funding

  7. Renewable Energy Opportunities for Rural Colorado Over 30 million acres of farmland and 22 million forested acres - Biofuels-Ethanol & Biodiesel - Woody Biomass - Anaerobic digestion - Wind - Solar - Small Hydro - Geothermal - Colorado Carbon Fund Support

  8. American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Economic Stimulus targeted at key investments: Counter-Cyclical Funds Flexible Funds Health & IT Transportation Infrastructure Alternative Energy RD&D Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (New Energy Economy)

  9. Formulaic Federal Energy Grants

  10. Weatherization Programs • To Promote Energy Efficiency in Homes • $81M available • Lower eligibility threshold (200% poverty rate) • Increases assistance limits from $2,500 to $6,500 per household • Targeted at all 64 Counties • 8 Weatherization Agencies will be delivering services • Options for subcontracting and outsourcing • Working closely with partner organizations

  11. State Energy Program State Energy Program (SEP) State portion $50M Primary way in which Colorado offers conservation/efficiency and renewable energy programs

  12. SEP Investment Strategy Address Barriers to broad scale deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy: ACCESS TO INFORMATION where do I start?, who do I call?, what do I do? what incentives are available? How much does it cost? how do I pay for it? ACCESS TO CAPITAL/FINANCING up front costs, subsidized commercial financing, sb 184 implementation, assistance for performance contracting, loosen credit market ACCESS TO SERVICES workforce development, training, certification, business expansion into underserved areas, advancing new energy economy curricula

  13. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) $3.2 Billion Nationwide $31.1 Million in formula distribution in Colorado $9.6 Million in competitive grants Formula: 68% directly to cities over 35,000 and counties over 200,000 population 12% to state energy offices 16% to state energy offices for distribution to communities under 35k & 200k 2% Tribal Governments 2% Competitive

  14. Transparency and Accountability Rigorous Transparency and Accountability Requirements Every dollar expended under the Recovery Act will be tracked and analyzed for impact www.colorado.gov/energy www.colorado.gov/recovery www.recovery.gov

  15. Please call or email with questions: Governor's Energy Office 1580 Logan St., Suite 100 Denver, CO 80203 P: (303) 866-2100 www.colorado.gov/energy www.colorado.gov/energy/recovery Bob Mailander robert.mailander@state.co.us 970-371-3939

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