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State Clean Energy Resource Project for South Carolina

State Clean Energy Resource Project for South Carolina. Preview of Energy Efficiency Study for the State of South Carolina June, 2009 Suzanne Watson Policy Director. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

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State Clean Energy Resource Project for South Carolina

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  1. State Clean Energy Resource Project for South Carolina Preview of Energy Efficiency Study for the State of South Carolina June, 2009 Suzanne Watson Policy Director

  2. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) • Nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to advancing energy efficiency through research, communications, and conferences. • ~40 staff in Washington DC, + field offices in DE, IL, MI, and WI. • Focus on End-Use Efficiency in Industry, Buildings, Utilities, and Transportation; Economic Analysis & Human Behavior; and State & National Policy • Funding: • Foundations (34%) • Federal & State Grants (7%) • Specific Contract work (21%) • Conferences and Publications (34%) • Contributions and Other (4%)

  3. Why Energy Efficiency? The 1st Fuel Average Cost of New Electric Resources Source: Lazard 2008 except (a) ACEEE 2007

  4. ACEEE State EE Policy Overview • Four coordinated elements: • State Clean Energy Resource Project (SCERP): Prepare 3-4 state energy efficiency potential studies per year • Annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard • State Energy Efficiency Policy Database on the Web • Follow-up technical assistance • See: http://aceee.org/energy/state/resources.htm

  5. State Energy Efficiency Scorecard • ACEEE state-based scorecards on utility-sector efficiency spending and energy savings: 2000, 2002, and 2005 • Expanded to more comprehensive assessment of 8 state efficiency policy areas: 2007 and 2008 editions funded by U.S. EPA and DOE • Goal to continue to refine, expand Scorecard for annual production

  6. 2008 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard Results

  7. Stakeholder Engagement Process ACEEE Energy Efficiency Resource Potential Analysis Final Report to Stakeholders and Media Outreach Project Approach • Stakeholder outreach: • State Government • Utilities and Co-ops • Industrial consumers • Public interest groups • Low-income advocates • State-specific data collection • Analysis and report preparation • Report release • Policy Implementation Assistance

  8. Levels of Energy Efficiency Potential • Cost-Effective (Economic) Potential • Policy (Achievable) Potential • Residential, Commercial and Industrial sectors (Transportation also for some states in 2009) Cost-Effective Resource Policy Achievable Resource

  9. 2006 Savings from Electricity Efficiency Programs by State Scoring 5 pts 4 pts 3 pts 2 pts 1 pt Avg. Source: EIA; ACEEE survey data

  10. Suite of 11 Policies Analyzed in VA • Policies included: • EE Resource Standard • Manufacturing Initiative • Combined Heat & Power • Codes & Standards • Gov. Facilities • Public Education • Demand Response

  11. Impact of Efficiency Policies on Electricity Needs in Virginia

  12. Potential Economic Impacts of the Implementation of EE Policies in VA • $26 billion cumulative gross consumer savings on electric bills by 2025 (on $220 billion in electric bills in B.A.U.) • $11 billion cumulative energy efficiency investments through 2025 • $15 billion cumulative net consumer savings on electric bills by 2025

  13. Net Impacts on EE Policies on VA Economy

  14. Upcoming Projects for EE in the SE • North Carolina- assessment of energy efficiency policy opportunities; focus on transportation and water efficiency • South Carolina- study on electricity energy efficiency and water EE opportunities • Possible future studies/technical assistance: Tennessee and Arkansas

  15. Proposed EE Recommendations for South Carolina Study • Advanced EE Buildings Initiative • Appliance and Equipment Standards • Behavioral Initiative • Building Energy Codes and Enforcement • Combined Heat and Power • Demand Response • Energy Efficiency Resource Standard

  16. Additional Potential Study Recommendations • Lead by Example • Low-Income Efficiency Programs • Manufacturing Initiative • Municipal Water/Wastewater Initiative • Rural and Agricultural Initiatives • Water Efficiency Resource Standard • Water/Electricity Attribution Issues • Workforce Initiative

  17. Electricity Reference Case

  18. Considerations… • Energy efficiency has emerged as a key policy issue at the state level – why? • Cheapest, fastest, cleanest resource • Southeast is behind the rest of the country on EE efforts == major low hanging fruit • States are stepping up – still waiting on some including the federal government • SC - poised to move to the next level?

  19. Contact Information:Suzanne WatsonPolicy Director202-507-4006swatson@aceee.orgMaggie EldridgeResearch Associate, State Policy202-507-4004meldridge@aceee.org 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20045 http://www.aceee.org

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