Rob Threlkeld, Manager of Renewable Energy, General MotorsNational Renewable Energy Laboratory Webinar

Thursday, March 21

GM’s Sustainability Strategy

Supply Chain

Product Manufacturing

Vehicles

Environmental CommitmentWe’re continually assessing our environmental impact and taking steps to reduce it

GM has a commitment to the environment and sustainability that applies to every part of our business – from our supply chain, to product manufacturing, to the vehicles we put on the road.

Environment: Our CommitmentWe’re committed to continuous improvement as we reduce the environmental impact of our vehicles and facilities. Our culture of environmental responsibility makes us think creatively, consistently innovate, and be leaner and more efficient.

GM Environmental Principles• We are committed to actions to restore and preserve the environment.• We are committed to reducing waste and pollutants, conserving resources, and recycling materials

at every stage of the product lifecycle.• We will continue to participate actively in educating the public regarding environmental conservation.• We will continue to pursue vigorously the development and implementation of technologies for

minimizing pollutant emissions.• We will continue to work with all governmental entities for the development of technically sound

and financially responsible environmental laws and regulations.• We will continually assess the impact of our plants and products on the environment and the

communities in which we live and operate with a goal of continuous improvement.

Waste Reduction

We strive to be the automotive

industry’s waste reduction leader.

Energy EfficiencyWe strive to reduce

emissions & petroleum

dependence by being more energy

efficient.

Resource Preservation

We help preserve natural resources

and enhance habitats surrounding our

facilities.

Greener Vehicles

We’re building fuel-efficient vehicles that

fit our customers’ needs and lifestyles.

Why Renewable Energy?

We believe in harnessing the power of renewable and alternative energy and we’re one of the leading users in the manufacturing sector.

RENEWABLEENERGY

Solar Biomass Landfill Gas

Global Solar Financials – Improving

Global Solar Markets - Expanding

Cost To Install Solar Has Decreased Rapidly

• Total solar installation cost decreased 35% in the past five years from $8.00 to $5.20

• One of the key components of solar installation cost was solar module

• Module prices decreased 69% in the past five years from $4.14 to ~$1.30$0.00

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Manufacturing Impact• Predictable electric rates

• Savings from future cost escalation “solar as hedge”

• Roofing program integration– Brings value from solar incentives– Improved 25-year performance warranty

• New project / economic development can contribute state and local grants

• Employee involvement

• Community outreach platform

• Global deployment model

Renewable Energy Strategy & Results

Commitment: 125 MW of renewable energy by 2020

GM Solar Goal: 60MW by 2015

• Maximize solar system size at viable locations

• Eco-label (Renewable Energy) all Chevrolet projects

• Contribute to solar goal of 60 MW

• Support 2020 goal of 125 MW renewable energy

• Create value through the GM Venture investment

• Create community outreach enabler

Eco-Label for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2 of the 5 largest rooftop solar arrays in the world Rooftop

Zaragoza, Spain 10.5 MwRusselsheim, Germany 9.1 MwKaiserslautern, Germany 1.97 Mw & 797 KwToledo, Ohio 1.8 Mw*Baltimore, Maryland 1.23 MwRancho Cucamonga, California 1 MwFontana, California 910 Kw

Ground-MountedDetroit Hamtramck, Michigan 516 KwLake Orion, Michigan 350 Kw

*When complete

Global Solar Output

9 facilities with solar charging canopies

• Baltimore Operations• Bowling Green Assembly• Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly• Lordstown Assembly• Parma Metal Center• Warren Technical Center• Warren Company Vehicle Operations• GM Shanghai Headquarters• Milford Proving Ground

Solar Power – United StatesGM is the #1 solar user in the automotive sector

and ranks in the top 20 of all commercial users of solar energy in the U.S.

US Leadership Position• GM Leads Auto OEM in US, Total

Installed Capacity• GM Leads Auto OEM in US, Total

Installed Systems

Landfill Gas• One of the largest industrial users of landfill gas

in U.S. • Three plants use landfill gas

– Orion Assembly 25%– Toledo Transmission 17%– Ft. Wayne Assembly 10%–

Biomass• 15 MW of biomass-generated electricity from

sugar cane for our GM de Brazil manufacturing facilities.

How to Overcome Barriers

Challenges• Varying state incentives and Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)• REC pricing• Current market conditions in regards to tax credit appetite• Lack of well defined Federal program• Net metering limited to few states• Full utility support in regards to distributed generation and smart grid

capabilities• Initial Approval

– Clear understanding of reason, including savings, incentive offsets, and value of PR

– Risk assessments and tolerance• Financial Approval

– Balance sheet– Plant longevity (Closures)– Technology

Recommendations

• Line up with reputable experienced developer/supplier• Assure financing is available upfront• Involve top leadership in reason why!• Involve local management in reason why!• Stay involved with implementation• Be prepared for surprises• Plan PR carefully

Project Implementation

• Development phase• Identify feasibility for project

– Roof condition– Interconnection– Incentives– Financing– Risk Assessment

• Enter Preliminary Agreement (w/ costs identified)• Enter final contract (due diligence, finalize costs/cash flows)• Design/Construction• Commission

Renewable Energy & Your Vehicle

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