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Green Solutions for NC’s Electric Co-ops
CERT Conference - Sustainable Energy Alternatives and their Impact on Low Income Citizens
March 19, 2009
Today’s Topics
NC’s electric cooperatives GreenCo Solutions NC REPS Requirements GreenCo Energy Efficiency Programs GreenCo Renewable Energy Projects
How do these activities:Help low-income householdsHave the potential to create green jobs
Housing Survey Data for NC electric cooperative members
Typeo 68% Single Familyo 26% Manufacturedo 6% Other
Locationo 71% Ruralo 12% Farmso 15% City/Town
Ageo 24% Pre 1970o 17% 1970so 19% 1980so 26% 1990so 14% 2000s
Age of Home by Income
Monthly Bill by Income
GreenCo Solutions
Created by 23 NC electric cooperativesHelp co-ops meet energy efficiency &
renewable energy goals and comply with state REPS
REPS Requirements
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS)
Standards applicable to retail providersIOUs, cooperatives, municipalities
Schedule of cooperative and municipalities standards2012—3% of 2011 NC retail sales2015—6% of 2014 NC retail sales2018—10% of 2017 NC retail sales
IOUs2021—12.5% of NC retail sales
Meeting the Standards
Generate at a new renewable energy facility“New” means in service after 1-1-2007
Reduce consumptionEnergy efficiency
Purchase from a hydroelectric power facilitySubject to a 30% limitation
Meeting the Standards (cont’d.)
Purchase RECs from in-state or out-of-state renewable facilitiesSubject to 25% limitation from out-of-state
facilities Three technologies identified as set-
asidesSolar, poultry, swine
Renewable Energy Resources Solar (PV or solar thermal) Wind Hydro (new facilities less than 10 MW) Current or wave energy Geothermal Biomass
AgriculturalAnimalWood
Landfill gas
GreenCo Strategy to Meet REPS Requirements
Incorporate both renewable resources and energy efficiency
Consider impact on rates Renewable Resources
Set-AsidesBoth large and small scale projects
Energy EfficiencyEvaluation of potential programsPilot studiesProgram implementation
Market Research
2008 NATIONAL SURVEYON THE COOPERATIVE DIFFERENCE
Which of These Issues Is Most Important to You?First or Second Choice
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Expanding the electric grid to meet the needs ofgrowing communities
Increasing our energy independence
Protecting the Environment
Investing in Renewable Energy Sources
Using Energy More Efficiently
Affordable Electric Rates
During The Past Year, Have You Taken Steps to Reduce Your Home's Energy Use?
82% 83%
18% 17%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Co-ops Nationally NC Co-ops
No
Yes
Energy Efficiency
EE Program Evaluation
GDS Associates evaluated potential for EE programs in NC
Over 45 residential and commercial programs identified by GDS study
NC Co-op market for EE Cost effectiveness Implementation costs
Energy Efficiency Programs
Energy Star Lighting (CFLs) * Water Heater Retrofit * Community Efficiency Campaign * Power Cost Monitor * Energy Star Appliances Energy Star New Construction Agriculture and Commercial EE Web-Based EE Store *
* Pilot Projects
Energy Star Lighting
Desired Outcome: Encourage large numbers of consumers to install CFLs in their homes and businesses.
Pee Dee EMCAgricultural Lighting
Water Heater Efficiency
Community Efficiency Campaign
Research shows ~75% of potential weatherization energy savings from sealing HVAC ducts and attics
Identify likely neighborhoods Community contractor training Three Co-ops are piloting Pilots end 3-31-09
Renewable Energy Projects
Residential Solar Water Heating
Edgecombe-Martin County EMC QVC Solar Farm
Piedmont EMC Concentrating Solar
South River EMCHamlin Solar Thin Film
Story County, IowaUtility-Scale Wind
Farm
Blue Ridge EMCSharpes Falls Dam
Summary
Thank you for your time
Valerie Everette WoodsTechnical Marketing SpecialistGreenCo Solutionswww.greencosolutions.netvalerie.woods@ncemcs.com919-645-2223