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Elizabeth Outten Statewide Energy Coordinator. What is the REEL in Alaska Roadmap ?. Railbelt Electricity Efficiency Landscape (REEL) Commissioned by the Alaska Conservation Alliance Funded by Alaska Conservation Foundation Content and technical support from Natural Capitalism Solutions
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Elizabeth Outten Statewide Energy Coordinator
What is the REEL in Alaska Roadmap? • Railbelt Electricity Efficiency Landscape (REEL) • Commissioned by the Alaska Conservation Alliance • Funded by Alaska Conservation Foundation • Content and technical support from Natural Capitalism Solutions • Charettes throughout the Railbelt
The GoalDo More with Less • Railbelt: Meet Electricity Needs with up to 50% greater efficiency • Big goal to move discussion forward • Small steps to get to goal
The Result Increased Economic Output More Jobs Estimated 9,350 jobs • Nearly $1 Billion in economic gains
Roadmap Recommendations 1. Set a goal to reduce electricity by 50% by 2025. 2. Implement the RIRP recommendation for a baseline, end-use study. 3. Form a Railbelt regional authority for energy efficiency. 4. Provide statewide legislation to enable property-based financing and incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy
The Roadmap1. Starting Point – Set a goal, collect baseline data
The Roadmap2. Landmarks – Lighting, heating/ventilation, plug-in appliances
The Roadmap4. Policy – Free market, best buys first, coordination
Social MobilizationPolicies/Programs + Mobilization = Success
Find Out More Elizabeth Outten Links to Full Report www.akvoice.org Alaska Conservation Alliance Statewide Energy Coordinator 907.258.6102 elizabeth@akvoice.org