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Florida Energy & Climate Commission. Power Generation Conference July 29, 2010. Presentation by Timothy Jackson, P.E., AICP AECOM Design + Planning Commissioner, Florida Energy and Climate Commission (FECC). Policy Summary. Reduce Greenhouse Gases Increase Energy Efficiency
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Florida Energy & Climate Commission Power Generation Conference July 29, 2010 Presentation by Timothy Jackson, P.E., AICP AECOM Design + Planning Commissioner, Florida Energy and Climate Commission (FECC)
Policy Summary • Reduce Greenhouse Gases • Increase Energy Efficiency • Pursue Renewable Sources
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Reference Case Projections and Action Team Recommendations (consumption-basis, gross emissions)
Action Team Conclusions • Significant Negative Impacts to Florida • Energy Security Benefits • Hub: Green Technology, Innovation, Investment • Business Section More Cost Effective: Efficiency, Demand Management, Conservation • Investment in Low-Carbon Energy Sources will Stimulate Economy • Market-Oriented Regulations • Protect Consumers • Maintain Agriculture • Build Sustainable Communities
Centralized State Energy Policy • Governor’s Energy Office • The Florida Energy Office, State Energy Program (DEP) • Office of Strategic Projects and Planning (DEP) • The Florida Energy and Climate Commission
FECC “To ensure that our energy is reliable, stimulates Florida’s economy, and preserves Florida’s unmatched environment by reducing greenhouse gas and promoting sustainability”
Outline of Duties and Functions of FECC • State Energy Incentive Programs • Federal Stimulus Programs • Consultation and Planning • Data Collection and Management • Emergency Management
State Energy Incentive Programs • 2006 Florida Renewable Energy Technologies and Energy Efficiencies Act: • Renewable Energy Technologies Grant Program • Bioenergy Grant Program (Farm-to-Fuel) • Solar Rebate Program • Renewable Energy Sales Tax Refund and Corporate Income Tax Credit
State Energy Program Grant $126 million • Solar for Schools & Storm Shelters - $10 million • Install about 90 10kw photovoltaic systems with battery back-up • Solar Energy Loan Program - $10 million • Low-interest solar revolving loan targeting solar water heaters • State Energy Rebate Program - $14.4 million • Terms consistent with existing PV, solar water heating, & pool heating incentive • E85/B20 Public Fueling/Conversion Revolving Loan - $5 million • Retrofit tanks and pumps by providing $30,000 loans • Compressed Natural Gas Fleet Fueling Matching Grant - $4 million • 25% matching grant for for-profit entities & 50% matching grant for not-for-profit entities
State Energy Program Grant $126 million • Florida Residential Retrofit - $15 million • Existing home retrofit program grants • Shovel Ready Grant Program - $20 million • Provide grants to bolster the Florida renewable energy and energy efficiency grant program • Clean Energy Grant Program - $10 million • The Clean Energy Grant program will provide funding to promote energy efficiency measures and renewable energy deployment for eligible public, not-for-profit, and agricultural entities. The maximum amount for an individual award is $500,000 with a minimum amount of $100,000. • Florida Clean Energy Opportunity Fund - $36 million • Investment program will provide energy efficiency funding to help grow renewable energy and energy efficiency companies
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant $30.4 million • Competitive Grants to Non-Entitlement Cities and Counties - $18 million • Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy on State Government Facilities - $8.48 million • Help DMS benchmark energy use in state facilities and prioritize deployment of energy efficiency and renewable technologies. • Energy Conservation Initiatives & Program Administration - $3 million • State economic analysis, electric car conversion rebate, etc.
ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program • $17,585,000 rebates for ENERGY STAR appliances. • 20% rebates on: refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, freezers, room air conditioners, and gas tank-less water heaters. • $75 bonus for recycling old appliance. • Over 80,000 ENERGY STAR appliances sold April 16-18, 2010, with sales exceeding $63 million.
FECC’s Policy Initiative • Recommendation #1 - Pass legislation creating renewable energy demand • The Legislature did not set any definitive renewable energy goals or time frames on energy targets. The FECC recommendations on creating renewable energy demand were not passed this legislative session • Recommendation #2 - Authorize and implement a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program • HB 7179 signed into law. • Recommendation #3 – Create new or expand current programs to finance Florida’s clean technology economy • The Legislature has approved the Section 1705 Loan Guarantee Program which could help Florida secure between $100-200 million of federal loan guarantees.
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Energy Efficient Future • Resource Efficient • Redevelopment & Infill • (Great Places) • Compact Development • Edge • Communities • Preserve Natural Lands
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