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Colorado Utilities Exchange 10/15/2010 Joani Matranga GEO Regional Representative

Colorado Utilities Exchange 10/15/2010 Joani Matranga GEO Regional Representative. ACEEE 2010 Scorecard Colorado #19. Energy’s Impact on US Competitive Edge.

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Colorado Utilities Exchange 10/15/2010 Joani Matranga GEO Regional Representative

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  1. Colorado Utilities Exchange10/15/2010Joani MatrangaGEO Regional Representative

  2. ACEEE 2010 Scorecard Colorado #19

  3. Energy’s Impact on US Competitive Edge • The U.S. requires twice as much energy as Germany -- and three times as much as Japan -- to produce the same amount of GDP.Source: Ricardo Bayon, The Atlantic Monthly, Jan/Feb. 2003 • As of 2005, Ayres and Warr suggest that the U.S. economy is, at best, perhaps 13-14% efficient. That level of (in)efficiency now constrains economic activity and may further limit our nation’s economic recovery. • Source: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, April 2010

  4. Baseline GHG Inventory 2005 Executive Order for Goal: Reduce GHG 20% by 2020

  5. Colorado Climate Action Plan

  6. GREENING GOVERNMENT • Enables State employees to take a position of leadership by reducing impacts of state operations. • Achieve the following by June 30, 2012: • 20% reduction in energy use • 10% reduction in paper use • 25% reduction in petroleum use • Divert 75% of waste • State departments and campuses have sustainability plans and track and report on progress.

  7. New Energy Economy • 50+ Energy Related Legislation in 4 Years • GEO Provides Technical Support for Implementation • Public Outreach Residential Sector • Weatherization Commercial Sector • Public Sector Transmission and Utilities • Colorado Carbon Fund Greening Government • Renewable Energy Financing & Policy

  8. ARRA FUNDS TO GEO $180 Million

  9. ARRA Strategy Address barriers to broad deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy Access to Information • Create a one-stop-shop for actionable energy information • Access to Capital • Offer rebates and grant programs, provide financing mechanisms, and provide technical assistance through performance contracting program. Access to Services Develop the workforce for New Energy Economy jobs through training, certification, business expansion into underserved areas, and energy economy curricula.

  10. RECHARGECOLORADO.COM • Think “differently” about Energy • Personalized experience for consumers or businesses based on zip code • Conservation tips and information • Rebates, incentives & contractors • Success stories, news, events • Engage with community groups and the GEO

  11. REBATES • Marketing Push for Fall • Begins October 27 on the web site • Media blitz in low pickup and partnership areas • Funds available for appliances • First Come First Served • Funds for Insulation • Will be based on a Tier structure to support higher rebates in areas without other incentives • Funds for Renewable Energy • Generally available throughout the state could be waitlisted

  12. Financing • CHFA Green Colorado Credit Reserve GCCR 15% Loan Loss Reserve for Main Street Efficiency Upgrade Loans • Green Business Loans For new manufacturing business operations for RE/EE • Clean Energy Financing Program (SB 184) Pending finance program to Colorado homeowners in amounts less than $12,500 for EE or RE. • Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECB’s) • Taxable low interest bonds for the purpose of funding renewable energy and energy efficiency projects -$50MM+ • Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Statewide PACE to avoid ballot initiative-HB1328 On hold

  13. Energy Performance Contracting Schools and Public Entities achieve capital upgrades financed with energy savings GEO oversight Over 150 projects = $350 million in EE/RE projects. • Pre-qualify ESCOs • Standardize process and procedures • Standardize contract documents • ESCOs are under contract with the GEO and required to use standardized procedures and documents • On-going support from the GEO provided to projects

  14. New Home Construction • CODES • Department of Local Affairs will be contact for IECC trainings and mentoring education • ENERGY STAR • GEO support for Energy Star New Homes to local partners • 2010 YTD 45% new homes are Energy Star • EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year Colorado 2008 and 2009

  15. High Performance Building Program • Free technical assistance for new construction to public entities and schools • Fast growing list of projects: • BEST schools • LEED certified for state standards • BENEFITS : • Increases productivity of building occupants, • Decreases maintenance and utility expenses, • Provides an overall better building within the constraints of typical construction budgets.

  16. Main Street Efficiency Program • Initiative will provide funds that will reduce energy costs in local businesses and create local jobs. • Municipalities, small businesses, non-profits, and local governments eligible to apply. • Large Grant and Small Grant programs to build local capacity for lighting upgrades and HVAC re-commissioning. • Training and technical support from GEO • Energy Tracking Program

  17. Industrial Challenge • Targeted at the state’s 100 largest energy users. • Commitment to implement all measures with a 5 year payback or less. • Implementation Partners: SWEEP, CSU Industrial Assessment Center, Rocky Mtn. CHP Center. • Launched in January 2010.

  18. Renewable Energy Development Infrastructure Report • Lists strategies for Electric Sector • #1: Greatly increase investment in demand-side resources (energy efficiency, demand-side management, demand response, and conservation). • REDI report has 5 additional strategies

  19. Energy Efficiency Community Block Grants • A Path Forward for Communities: • Direct from DOE to 20 Colorado cities: • $ 24,770,700 • Direct from DOE to 10 Colorado counties: • $ 8,254,500 • Direct from DOE to 2 Colorado Indian tribes: • $ 146,900 • DOE funds to GEO statewide distribution $9,593,500

  20. GEO Support for EECBG • GEO provides support for planning & implementation assistance for EECBG “Direct” Cities and 10 Counties • For 52 Rural Counties -18 Community Energy Coordinators • Competitive Selection Process for Regions • CEC Create a Regional Strategy with Advisory Board • Provide "in the trenches" implementation • Local support for GEO programs and other resource issues- waste, water and transportation • GEO provides training and technical support

  21. BETTER BUILDINGS Partners • DOE EECBG-C Grant for $25MM • Boulder with Denver and Garfield Counties • DOE EECBG-C Grant for $5MM • Eagle with Pitkin and Gunnison • Focused on the Challenge to produce action to upgrade our buildings to jumpstart the construction trades • Financing/Full Service Assistance/Contractors

  22. Drivers of Change • The State of the Economy • Trained workers, energy demand, and overall capital investments • Relative level of concern for Environment • Extent to which average Coloradoan values clean air, water, land • The Strategic direction of the Governor • Leadership at the Chief Executive level crucial influencing factor • Public Private partnerships • Ability for government, industry, research to collaborate on policy and design

  23. Regional Representatives Joani.matranga@state.co.us & Mona.newton@state.co.us

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