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COMMUNITY WIDE Economic stability and prosperity through energy Efficiency
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Alliance for Sustainable Colorado
Yampa Valley Sustainabil ity Council
NW Colorado Energy Roundtable
COMMUNITY WIDEECONOMIC STABILITY
AND PROSPERITY THROUGH
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Guiding Principles of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Colorado’s New Energy FrontierLocal ProgressThe economics of EE and REGetting EE DoneTiming ConsiderationsMaking an Energy Resolution
AGENDA
4 GUIDING PRINCIPLES
2. Proven technologies and energy management measures can increase energy efficiency with lower energy consumption without compromising comfort or level of service3. Energy efficiency and renewable energy investments in local buildings, homes and transportation creates jobs and has a 2.25 local multiplier effect4. Economic benefits of energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean technology investments are retained locally
1. Entities that operate with lower overhead (variable and fixed costs) are more stable, profitable and competitive over time.
COLORADO’S NEW ENERGY FRONTIER
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SKI TOWNS
ENERGY PLANS
Summit
Aspen & Snowmass, Crested Butte
SteamboatFraser, Winter Park Vail
Durango
Silverton
Telluride, Mountain Village
“The increasing competition in the ski/snowboard market means that today’s
winter resort must be technologically modern and efficient in terms of its
operating equipment and plant, while at the same time provide a high quality
experience for its guests.”
WHY WE SHOULD CARE WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND US?
Ecosign Master Resort Planners Ltd2011 Master Development Plan for SSRCSeptember 2011
Maintaining our long term competitive edgeStability in the cost of living for residentsMaintenance of municipal services through cost savings
Long term control over resort pricing (lift tickets, food costs and lodging)
Culturally popular with CO tourists Stability in the price of homes with EE or RE
WHY WE SHOULD CARE WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND US?
CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK AND WORKING TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS SINCE 2010
OTHER NON-GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS ARE HAPPENING LIGHTLY
STILL AT LARGE- A COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY WIDE EFFORT INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
LOCAL PROGRESS - SUMMARY
LOCAL PROGRESS – ROUTT COUNT GOV.
Reduced Electric Energy Used by 20% +
2005-2008 2010 2011 20120
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
YVEA Yearly Total (Kilowatt Hours)
Kilo
wat
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ours 24.8% Re-
duction in Usage
In partnership with and reported by Mckinstry with Energy Performance Contracts (EPC). Represents 10.1% in cost
reduction
LOCAL PROGRESS – ROUTT COUNTY
Reduced Natural Gas Energy Used By ~40%
Ave. Use 2010 2011 20120
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000106,367
89,46479,984
64,139
Atmos Energy Year to Date Total
(CCF)
CCF
39.7% Reduction in Usage
In partnership with and reported by Mckinstry with Energy Performance Contracts (EPC). Represents a 58% in cost
reduction
LOCAL PROGRESS – CITY OF STEAMBOAT
Lighting, HVAC optimization, vending misers, and insulation upgrades to several city facilities:
Ice ArenaTennis CenterPublic WorksTransit CenterMainstreet lightingCentennial Hall
Costs savings are now measurable and verified via EPC with McKinstry for calendar year 2011
Sustainability Management Plan
LOCAL PROGRESS – CITY
LOCAL PROGRESS – CITY
GEO MainStreet Steamboat Light Project
6 buildings upgraded in 2011
LOCAL PROGRESS – OTHER PROJECTS
Total Investment (net of GEO rebates)
Total Annual Savings
Average aggregate payback period
$11,608 $10,743 1.43 years
C & C Electric Inc.
Out of County Vendors
In County Vendors
Emerald Mountain Energy, Inc. Routt County Solar Installations 2010-’11
Total Sales - $266,000Residential Projects
Daly Residence – Priest Creek Ranch Mow Residence – Stagecoach Dowski Residence – Whitewood Spezia Residence – Fairview Dudley Residence – River Road Piaskowsky Residence – Sky Valley
Commercial Projects Big Agnes – Steamboat Elkstone Farms – Strawberry Park Moots Cycles – Routt County North Routt Community Charter School – Clark Yampatika- Routt County
LOCAL PROGRESS – OTHER PROJECTS
LOCAL PROGRESS – OTHER PROJECTS
STILL OF A LOT OF WORK TO BE DONE
2009 2010 20110
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10088kWh Usage per Household for Routt County
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50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
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ATMOS ENERGY NAT GAS VOLUME (MCF) STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO – monthly data through fy
2011
THE ECONOMICS OF EE (AND RE)
Return on investment
COST
OF
ENER
GY S
UPPL
IED
USE OF ENERGY OVER TIME
Cost of energy using current primary fossil fuel sources(+ 6.5% average annual increase nationally*)
Investment in EE or
RE
Break Even PointEE = 1-4 yearsRE = 11-14 years
*Dept of Labor and Statistics (2011)
Cost savings are only ONE part ofthe economic benefit
THE ECONOMICS OF EE
Multipliers to Economic Benefit
THE ECONOMICS OF EE
Energy Related Investments Multiplier to Economic Benefit
Traditional Oil and Gas(generation and distribution)
$1.51
Utility Services $1.61
Energy Efficiency $2.23
EE for Low Income or Multi-unit $2.53
Sources:US Dept. of Energy –The Jobs Connection (2010) American Council for an Energy Efficiency Economy (ACEEE) – EE and Economic Opportunity (2009)Rocky Mountain Institute – Economic Renewal Program (2010)Urban Consortium Energy Task Force – The Hidden Link, Energy and Economic Development (2010)
Energy Efficiency Investments Create More Jobs
THE ECONOMICS OF EE
Energy Efficiency Benefits Local Workers
EE jobs are accessible to lower skilled workers (49% have high School diploma or less)
But EE Jobs pay $4,900/ yr above the nation median wage.
Virtually all EE job related income is retained and recycled locally.
THE ECONOMICS OF EE
Education and OutreachBenefits of EE and RELocal service contractorsAvailable tax incentives, rebates, funding opportunities
Removing the Barriers to EntryFinancing available through EPC, ICAST, grants
Accelerating permitting process for RE and retrofits
MECHANISMS FOR GETTING EE/RE DONE
Incentives and RebatesYVEA/ Atmos sponsored rebatesShifting RE power currently purchased from Xcel to local RE producers over time -YVEA
Revolving EE Fund via YVEA unclaimed capital surplus checks
Market DriversHome Energy Ratings on property disclosure documents via home inspections - MPG
Cost savings above EPC guarantees for Government buildings reinvested in EE
MECHANISMS FOR GETTING EE/RE DONE
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
Sierra Magazine – “Solar For All”, Feb. 2013
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
Federal tax incentives exist through 2016
EPA and other grants are still available to help financially
Gasoline tax (to pay for infrastructure) and higher emissions regs. (for coal) are in the works
Building wave is likely given low inventory. Best to establish high energy efficiency building standards BEFORE.
Sign the PledgeEngage With A County-Wide Energy
Resolution
Setting Realistic GoalsEstablishing An Energy Action PlanTurning 2005 talk into action
MOVING FORWARDWHAT DO WE WANT FROM YOU?
I PLEDGE to support energy efficiency and economic
development in Routt County
OUR COMMUNITYOUR CHILDREN
OUR QUALITY OF LIFEOUR ENVIRONMENT
OUR STATE OF COLORADOOUR LOCAL ECONOMY
THANKS YOU
MOVING FORWARD