The Greening of The Greening of AnaheimAnaheim

APPA B&F ConferenceCheryl Gilbert

Anaheim Public UtilitiesAustin, Texas

September, 2007

Anaheim Energy Portfolio2005/2006

• Resource Type

– Biomass and waste– Geothermal– Small hydroelectric– Large hydroelectric– Solar– Wind– Other renewables

• Total Renewables

• Percent of customer requirements– 0.0%– 0.82%– 0.08%– 3.94%– 0.0%– 3.75%– 0.0%– 8.59%

Santa Ana River

Green Power Programs

• Green building program– Expedited plan review process– Waive plan check fees (up to $50,000 per

project)– Economic Development Discount electric rate– New construction incentives (up to $75,000

per commercial facility)– Energy Star® appliance incentives (up to

$50,000)– LEED certification (up to $30,000)

Green Power Programs

• Voluntary programs funded by contributions from customers– Green Power for the Grid

• Helps bring renewable energy through the grid

– Green Power for the Schools• Contributions are used to help fund solar panels at

Anaheim schools. – In some cases, the solar panels are incorporated into

covers for lunch shelters or parking lots.

Solar Power

• Pre-approved residential customers can receive rebates of up to 50% of the cost of installing a solar system in their home (maximum $14,000), and $4.00 per watt, up to 3,500 watts.

• Net-metering– Customers are paid at the wholesale rate for

electricity going back into the grid

Home Utility Checkup

• Free in-home evaluations designed to help residents reduce their electric and water consumption.

• Includes installation of free low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, toilet dams and flappers and up to five compact fluorescent light bulbs.

• Recommendations are discussed during the audit and a more comprehensive evaluation is mailed about 2 weeks later.

Home Investment Package

• Starts with a whole-home energy audit that reviews lighting, appliances, ventilation, heating and cooling, and insulation.

• Recommendations are made which may include installation of Energy Star® appliances, insulation, new windows, use of compact fluorescent light bulbs, sealing cracks, etc.

• Licensed contractors are pre-approved.• Green Power Program rebates and fee waivers

may apply, as well as low-cost financing.

Home Incentives Program

• Rebates for purchasing Energy Star® appliances:– Clothes washer $150– Refrigerator $ 50 – Whole house fan $100– Central air cond. $100/ton– High performance windows $1/sq. ft.

On-line Home Energy Audit

• Customers enter information about the size and age of their home and appliances, and their appliance usage.

• Displays a graph showing the annual cost and percentage of their electric charges for each appliance with recommendations for decreasing consumption.

Business Energy Audit

• A free on-site audit of insulation, roofing, HVAC system, lighting, equipment operation, etc. and recommendations for upgrades.

• Special program for dry cleaners– Can receive up to $6,000 for upgrading to

energy-efficient, environmentally friendly equipment

Water and Energy Education Programs

• We provide age-appropriate educational programs to public and private schools in Anaheim including:– Classes on electric and water conservation– Annual water conservation poster contest– Tree Power classes which may include

planting trees or nature walks

Tree Power!

• Partnership between Anaheim Public Utilities and Community Services Dept.

• Provides free trees to homeowners, non-profits, schools, multi-family complexes, and public lands.

• A representative visits the property to recommend the best type of trees and locations and offer tips on planting and maintenance.

Energy Field

More Information

• WWW.ANAHEIM.NET

• Click on City Departments/Public Utilities

• Select Green Connection

• Questions?– cgilbert@anaheim.net