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C A L I F O R N I A E N E R G Y C O M M I S S I O N
Energy Efficiency – Crossing the “Tipping Point” in 2009
Commissioner Julia Levin
California Energy Commission
www.energy.ca.gov
December 2, 2009
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2009 Game Changers for Energy Efficiency
• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
- Stimulating Energy Efficiency
• AB 758 – Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
- How Low Can We Go ??
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Federal Stimulus Bill (ARRA) signed February, 2009
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ARRA Energy-Related Programs
• Total of $42 billion for Energy Programs and Projects
– $11.3 billion in formula-based funding
– $30.7 billion in technology–focused competitive and direct grant, loan and loan guarantee funds, tax incentives
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Energy Commission ARRA Programs
• $226 million - State Energy Program • $49.6 million - Energy Efficiency &
Conservation Block Grant Program (for small jurisdictions only)
• $35.6 million - State Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program
• $3.6 million - Energy Assurance
and Planning
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State Energy Program - $226 million
Funds Allocated for Energy Efficiency Include:
• $95 million - Energy Efficiency Retrofit
Programs
• $25 million - Revolving Loan Program to
retrofit state owned buildings
• $20 million - Green Job Workforce
• $25 million - local government loans
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State Energy Program Timeline
• All SEP funds must be encumbered by Sept 30, 2010 and fully drawn down by April 30, 2012
• Solicitations Deadlines and awards differ by program element
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Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program - $95 million
• Municipal Financing Programs• Local Governments Finance Retrofits
• Repaid through Property Tax Assessments
• Funding Available for Specified Uses
• Municipal/Commercial Retrofits• Funds Public and/or Private Partnerships
• Must Implement a Few Targeted Measures in Large Number of Buildings
• Required Best Practice Measures Approved by Commission
• Comprehensive Residential Retrofits• Funds Regional Consortia – Local Governments, Utilities, Affordable
Housing, Energy/Building Contracting Experts
• Requires Tiered Approach, Specific Program Elements, Transition to Whole-House Retrofits
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Green Workforce Development
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Green Job Funding Sources
• An Estimated $47 million will be awarded to regional workforce development programs:
– $20 million from State Energy Program (ARRA)
– $15 million from Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (AB 118)
– $12 million from Public Interest Energy Research program for green partnership academies
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AB 758 – Energy Efficiency Retrofits Signed September 2009
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Summary of AB 758
• Calls for a comprehensive program to achieve energy savings in CA’s existing building stock
• Complimentary portfolio of program components
• Meaningful assessment of each building’s energy consumption:
- relative efficiency compared to other buildings
- opportunities to improve
• Significant energy efficiency improvements
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AB 758 Program Components• Building Energy Rating systems (e.g. HERS)
• Labeling and Disclosure Programs
• Audit Requirements
• Financing Options
• Public Awareness Campaign
• Workforce Development
• Requirements for Energy Efficiency Improvements
• Energy Code Compliance and Enforcement
• Program Monitoring, Evaluation & Revisions
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AB 758 Direction• CEC must develop and implement program, in
collaboration with CPUC and a wide range of industry stakeholders
• CPUC to conduct proceeding for on-bill financing & report IOU incentive program activity linked to AB 758
• POUs to report incentive program focused on existing buildings
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Next Steps on AB 758:
• Use ARRA SEP programs to pilot workforce development, financing and retrofit concepts
• Pilot rating, retrofit and financing program concepts with utility partners
• Complete concept paper & discuss with key partners
• Open formal rulemaking by March 2010• Conduct workshops throughout 2010
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For More Information:
• ARRA and Economic Recovery:
CA: www.energy.ca.gov/recovery
Federal: www.energy.gov/recovery
• Energy Efficiency and AB 758:
www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency
www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html