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This RTF Small/Rural Subcommittee agenda outlines key topics for the meeting on March 8, 2012. Key discussions will include a review of the RTF's response to specific recommendations, an evaluation of the 2012 budget allocated for small and rural work plans, and the prioritization of recommendations to determine next steps. Notably, the agenda highlights the development of new measures utilizing the obligated $20K, including specific initiatives for schools, wind turbine efficiency, and ground source heat pumps. Collaborative outreach strategies will also be a focal point.
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RTF Small/Rural Subcommittee March 8, 2012
Agenda • Introductions • Brief review of RTF response to RTF-specific recommendations • Review 2012 RTF budget available for small/rural work plan • Prioritize recommendations and determine next steps
Background • October 2010 – January 2012: Small/Rural Utility Technical Support Needs Study – Conducted by Ecotope w/ RTF S/R Subcommittee • Final report included RTF-specific recommendations (from Ecotope and from utilities) • January 17, 2012: RTF reviewed RTF-specific recommendations and RTF-staff response • Designated the S/R subcommittee to prioritize recommendations and develop work plan
RTF 2012 Work Plan • Develop New Measures for Small & Rural - $20K • Other options – • Conversion to Small Saver UES - $28K • Placeholder in Regional Coordination - $10,000 • At this subcommittee meeting, we should focus on the $20K already obligated to S/R.
Prioritize $20K S/R Work Plan New Measures • Commercial UES measures specific to schools for lighting, ventilation, and weatherization (4.1.6)~$5K - $30K assessment + $10K- $50K measure development • Wind Generating Facilities – wind turbine efficiency (4.1.9)~$15K-$30K assessment + $10 - $30K measure development • Ground Source Heat Pump - Open Loop (4.1.9)~$20K - ?K
Prioritize $20K S/R Work Plan Existing Measures • Perform comprehensive review of irrigation measures and look for ways to simplify (4.1.7)~ $30K Small Saver (?) • Develop manufactured home decommissioning measure (4.1.4)~ $25K
Prioritize $20K S/R Work Plan Non-Measures • Develop measure design checklist to ensure S/R consideration when assessing and approving UES measure designs/specs (4.3.1) ~ $10K contract work w/ subcommittee help • Work with BPA and others to develop a targeted outreach and involvement strategy for committee members from small and rural utilities (4.3.1)~ $0K subcommittee task • Work with BPA and NEEA to facilitate an integrated approach to bring measures to the RTF (4.3.4)~ $0K subcommittee task