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Presenter, E3 CoalitionPresenter, E3 Coalition

Laura BrownLaura BrownCrawford County University of Wisconsin Crawford County University of Wisconsin

ExtensionExtensionFebruary 25, 2010February 25, 2010

The Six-Step Plan

1.The Vision- 25 x 25 mandate

2.The Energy Use Baseline

3.The Resource Baseline

4.The Evaluation of Alternatives

5.The Plan and Timeline

6.Implementing the plan

7.Measuring SuccessSource: Ingrid Kelley, Energy Center of Wisconsin

Step One: The Vision

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“Our primary goal is to develop a regional plan that increases our energy independence and

supports the statewide goal of generating 25% of electricity and transportation fuels from

renewable resources by 2025. To do so successfully requires an approach specific to regional resources and needs that engages local institutions, businesses and citizens.”

Step One: The Vision

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Charlottesville, VA Pedestrian Mall

Photo from LD Design and Illustration

Burger King, Gardner, MA Photo from NREL

Source: Ingrid Kelley, Energy Center of Wisconsin

Step Two: The Energy Use Baseline

Step Three: The Resource Baseline

Step Four: The Evaluation of Alternatives

NREL Photos

Solar Panels on a Federal Building in Maryland

Iowa Wind FarmSource: Ingrid Kelley, Energy Center of Wisconsin

What’s Possible?What’s Possible?

Step Five: The Plan and Timeline

Sample Action Steps

• Track and monitor effectiveness of Ford Fusion Electric Vehicle

• Increase department head and employee awareness of energy plan by providing them with vehicle miles traveled and useage data

• Develop and implement capital improvement plan using energy audits as a guide

• Develop a committee to review energy related policies

Step Six: The Measure of Success

Source: Ingrid Kelley, Energy Center of Wisconsin

Energy Planning:

Operational Focus

www.capacitycenter.org

Municipal Energy Planning

Guidebook

Chippewa County ComprehensiveEnergy Conservation PlanSAVING MONEY AND REDUCING POLLUTION

County Administrator’s Ad Hoc Energy CommitteeFinal Report to Chippewa County Administrator and County Board – October 2009