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Kansas Corporation Commission Workshop on Energy Efficiency. August 9, 2006 Phillip A. Collingwood Energy Manager Phil.A.Collingwood@Sprint.com. Personal Background. MS Engineering Management, mini MBA Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Certified Demand Side Management Professional (CDSM)
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Kansas Corporation Commission Workshop on Energy Efficiency August 9, 2006 Phillip A. Collingwood Energy Manager Phil.A.Collingwood@Sprint.com
Personal Background MS Engineering Management, mini MBA • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) • Certified Demand Side Management Professional (CDSM) • Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP) • Experience on both sides of the meter: • Utility: Aquila, Enron Energy Services • Commercial: Marriott Facility Management, Sprint
Sprint’s Utility Accounts • Annual spend of $15M+ in over 50 utilities, municipalities and utility service providers through the state of Kansas • $400M+ National annual utility spend • Electricity is 98% of all Sprint utilities
Guidance on utility contracts • Establish reasonably low cost • Long term stable rates • Very dependable service • While economics are considered in decisions, non tangible factors come into play • A good neighbor • Steward of the environment • Obligations to shareholders
Benefit Cost Tests • Looks beyond rates • Beyond system benefits • Goals of the program must first be established • Address the barriers present • Are air and water quality an adjustment now, or will they become a driver if left unaddressed?