DOE Technical Assistance Program

1. DOE Technical Assistance Program Cheryl Jenkins Vermont Energy Investment Corporation DOE Technical Assistance Program February 17, 2011 Integration of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

2. Webinar Overview • Technical Assistance Project (TAP) Overview • Integration of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy • What does it look like? • Benefits to stakeholders • Some ideas for facilitating such integration • Q&A

3. What is TAP? DOE’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP) supports the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) and the State Energy Program (SEP) by providing state, local, and tribal officials the tools and resources needed to implement successful and sustainable clean energy programs.

4. How Can TAP Help You? On topics including: • State and local capacity building • Energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies • Program design and implementation • Financing • Performance contracting • TAP offers: • One-on-one assistance • Extensive online resource library, including: • Webinars • Events calendar • TAP Blog • Best practices and project resources • Facilitation of peer exchange

5. Provider Network Resources

6. Who We Are: Team 4

7. Introduction • Energy efficiency (EE) is usually the least expensive way to respond to growing energy needs • Can reduce energy use; meet policy resource adequacy needs; provide jobs! • Barriers include: • Not well understood • Can have high up front costs (even though cost effective) • Project work not visible, and not sexy!

8. Renewable energy (RE) is a key low-carbon, domestic energy source Increasing interest in effective and financially appropriate ways to develop renewables projects Project work visible and iconic Potential economic and jobs impact Barriers include: Not yet economically attractive to all High up front costs (even when cost effective) Introduction

9. Both are key elements in planning for sustainable development Addressing energy independence and security Green jobs Climate change Introduction • Interest in both is rising • Programs to support EE and RE • Planning targets often specify both • Renewable Portfolio Standards & now some EE Portfolio Standards

10. DON’T JUST DO BOTH DO BOTH TOGETHER Whenever we: Plan Build Hire Fund Think about energy! Integration of EE & RE • Legislate • Finance • Invest • Market EE RE E/R E

11. Homeowners Businesses Local communities Installer/contractor market Investment, development, & real estate community Program administrators Policy makers Advantages are mutually reinforcing across these categories All Stakeholders Can Benefit

12. Integration = bundle higher green energy costs w/ lower-cost efficiency in buildings View the house as a system Potential to stage projects: maximize potential EE opportunities, then correctly size RE system Save (more!) money Increase comfort and performance Single contractor/installer = single point of contact for information Lower transaction costs Simpler financing – roll costs together Do the right thing This is the basis of the Net Zero approach Homeowner Benefits

13. Homeowner Benefits - Example 1) Add efficiency to project: Replace refrigerator; Install efficient lighting and on-demand hot water system. Cost = $3,000 2) Additional efficiency: Replace heating system; insulate; reduce air leakage. Additional cost - $8,000

14. View the building as a system EE + Correctly sized RE system – higher return on investment Reduce overall operating expenditures Increased environment health and safety Fewer facility and administrative activities Fit corporate mission Enhance environmental stewardship and corporate sustainability Reduce overall carbon footprint Create bond with employees and local community Enhance public image Benefits to Businesses

15. NRG Systems Global leader in wind measurement technology; Subsidiaries – Solar Trackers, Small Wind Turbines 25 years in business – 115 employees Core values: • Environmental Stewardship/Leadership • Fair Employment • Profitability • Integrity • Innovation • Dedication First phase 2004 – one of only 5 industrial facilities in the world to receive gold LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council New facility uses ¼ the energy of conventional buildings Building tours and community events enhance public image http://www.nrgsystems.com/AboutNRG/TourOurFacilities.aspx

16. 78.5 kW PV system (trackers & roof-mounted) 10 kW wind turbine Solar hot water Green tags for power not generated on site = Pre-paid energy bill!! NRG Systems Wood pellet-fired boilers Geothermal radiant cooling Programmed ventilation control system Natural window ventilation Super insulation and tight building Energy efficient windows Efficient motors and manufacturing equip. Efficient lighting design and daylighting Lots more!

17. Municipal Buildings Use interest in RE to drive EE first - completed EE helps address the issue of cost-effectiveness of RE Includes many of the benefits listed previously Reduce inspection and compliance costs Reduce staff and training costs Help meet energy goals Engage citizens Policy Tools Codes Financing Zoning & permitting Benefits to Local Communities

18. Moscone Convention Center: San Francisco • One of the largest publically owned solar systems in the US • Funded through revenue bonds approved by voters to finance RE & EE projects • Project completed in 2004 60,000 sq ft PV array Lighting upgrades and control systems over 442,000 sq ft of building http://www.moscone.com/uploads/news/22/pdf/Moscone%20Solar%20Factsheet.pdf

19. Moscone Convention Center Project payback = ten years

20. Integrate support of both EE & RE into the business Access to wider market (especially as policies change) Job prospects increase RE contractors integrated into the broader mainstream building community Single point of customer contact and service Take advantage of shared marketing strategies (Green labeling!) Coordinated training Expanded work opportunities for staff Scaling of business prospects = reduced costs to customer Remove competition for $$ between EE & RE Investors see a diversified mix of services and a higher margin Help weather slowdown in market Installer/Contractor Benefits

21. A comprehensive energy services company Mission: Committed to reducing the carbon footprint of buildings and preserving healthy building environments Started in 2007 (2 locations in Vermont) – 29 employees, $2.5 million in sales in 2010 Building Energy Deep Energy Retrofit Solar Design & Installation Residential Energy Audits Commercial Energy Audits • Highlights: • Shared labor resources and diversity of skills • Energy remediation integrated with best building practices • Single point of customer contact and service http://www.buildingenergyvt.com/

22. Support buildings, companies that integrate EE & RE Real estate agents and developers can recover the full value proposition recognized within buildings Certified LEED buildings achieve significantly higher rents Financial institutions benefit from efficiencies of financial offerings Investors benefit from diversified companies Everyone benefits from a broader customer base Benefits to the Investment Community

23. Integrate support of both into programs Use interest in RE to drive EE Clearer and less expensive if single program administration Single point of contact for customers, contractors, funders Remove competition for $$ - Efficiency vs. renewables Potential to focus on upstream support More efficient program planning and performance goals Simplified evaluation Design into whole building solutions Tap into Green Building movement Benefits to Program Administrators

24. Simplified goals for clean energy Strategies for policy implementation Single program oversight/ administration Incentive mechanisms Points for ENERGY STAR Homes; USDA grants Eligibility requirements for programs Public education and outreach Codes and labeling Funding & financing Zoning & permitting Workforce policy Preferential business development support Potential Policy Tools

25. Enact policies & goals that support integration Current silos don’t always work well Good political messaging: linking through single overall energy policies; climate change policies; sustainable energy strategies Integration can help break down barriers between interest groups Bottom Line: Consider integration whenever developing policies Benefits to Policy Makers

26. Accessing TAP Resources We encourage you to: 1) Explore our online resources via the Solution Center 2) Submit a request via the Technical Assistance Center • 3) Ask questions via our call center at 1-877-337-3827 or email us at solutioncenter@ee.doe.gov

27. Upcoming Webinars Please join us again: Title: Optimizing Solar Installations – Tools and Strategies Webinar Presenters: Ian Metzger and Lars Lisell, NREL Joananne Bachmann, VEIC Date: February 23, 2011 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 EST Title: Energy Savings Performance Contracting: Savings Measurement and Verification Presenters: Karl Berntson and Irina Bulkley- Hopkins, SRA International Date: February 24, 2011 Time: 1:30 – 3:00 EST For the most up-to-date information and registration links, please visit the Solution Center webcast page at www.wip.energy.gov/solutioncenter/webcasts

28. Questions & Comments Cheryl Jenkins Vermont Energy Investment Corporation cjenkins@veic.org Phone: 802-658-6060 ex. 1103