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Regional Wind Energy Purchase

Montgomery County, MD, is taking significant steps towards incorporating wind energy into its energy portfolio under the Green Power Partnership. This initiative aims to enhance compliance with the Clean Air Act by reducing ground-level ozone through targeted emissions reductions. By purchasing wind energy, the county offsets harmful NOx and VOC emissions from coal power plants, ensuring cleaner air for residents. The implementation plan underscores the partnership's commitment to sustainability while safeguarding federal transportation funds. Explore how these efforts support climate protection and set an example for other jurisdictions.

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Regional Wind Energy Purchase

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  1. Regional Wind Energy Purchase Ann Elsen Energy Planner Montgomery County, MD Environmental Protection

  2. Big dogs eat first.

  3. “Green” Power Everything Else

  4. . It’s not easy being green . Cities for Climate Protection Green Power Partnership Wind Energy Resolution State Implementation Plan

  5. Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)

  6. State Implementation Plan (SIP) • Compliance with Clean Air Act • Reduce ground-level ozone by reducing precursors: NOx and VOC • Safeguard federal transportation dollars

  7. Emissions tons per year

  8. Ground-Level Ozone # Days above 1-hour standard

  9. So, where does the ozone come from?“Ozone Transport”

  10. Locations of 50 Largest Power Plants in US

  11. PJM Control Area NY NJ PA OH MD DE WV VA

  12. Emissions “Offset” • We buy wind from area where NOx emissions occur (ozone transport) • Wind power “offsets” some coal power generation • MDE (or equivalent) awards NOx “allowances” • Allowances are retired • Credit for “allowances” taken in SIP

  13. 1.5 ¢ 2 ¢(per kWh) Cost of Wind Power Price Premium: Price for Wind Depends On: • Size of purchase • Contract term • NOT electricity rates

  14. Cost by Agency

  15. Cost Effective NOx Reduction

  16. Easily Replicated by Other“Non-Attainment” Jurisdictions

  17. Resources • Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/deptmpl.asp?url=/Content/dep/index.asp • Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments: http://www.mwcog.org • Green Power Partnership: http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/ • American Wind Energy Association: http://www.awea.org/

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