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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: THE LEAST COST ENERGY
RESOURCE MOST LIKELY TO BE TAKEN FOR
GRANTED?
Nora A. Naughton
Presented before the Indiana and Illinois local chapters of AEE- February 17, 2016
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Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
(MEEA)
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MEEA is a nonprofit membership
organization with 150+ members,
including:
• Electric and Gas Utilities
• State and local governments
• Manufacturers and retailers
• Academic and research institutions
• Energy service companies and contractors
Since 2000, MEEA has been the leading
source for raising awareness and advancing
sound energy efficiency policies and
programs in the Midwest
MEEA balances the diverse interests of its
members and network across the public and
private sectors, creating a common ground to affect positive change for energy efficiency in the Midwest.
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MEEA’s Role in the Midwest
• Nonprofit serving 13 Midwest states: IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI
• Actions:
– Advancing energy efficiency policy
– Facilitating energy efficiency programs
– Coordinating utility program efforts
– Delivering training & workshops
– Evaluating & promoting emerging technologies
– Promoting best practices
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Energy Efficiency Resource Standard
(EERS)
Source: American Council for an Energy Efficiency Economy (ACEEE)
Timeline of Midwest EE Policies 1983 MN Pilot legislation
1990 IA Initial legislation
1991 MN CIP requirement adopted
1996 IA Legislation updated
1999 WI Public Benefit Fund adopted (electric & gas)
2007 IL EERS legislation adopted (electric)
2007 MN EERS legislation adopted (electric & gas)
2008 MI EERS legislation adopted (electric & gas)
2008 OH EERS legislation adopted (electric)
2008 IA EE mandated by Executive Order (electric & gas)
2009 IL EERS legislation adopted (gas)
2009 IN EERS implemented by regulatory order
2009 MO Voluntary EE standard legislation adopted (electric)
2010 WI EERS implemented by regulatory order
2011 WI EERS adjusted by legislation
2014 IN EERS overturned by legislation
2014 OH EERS ‘paused’ by legislation
$ Billion
Energy Efficiency Policies & Investment in the Midwest
August 2015
$1.40
$0.38
$1.78
$0.0
$0.2
$0.4
$0.6
$0.8
$1.0
$1.2
$1.4
$1.6
$1.8
$2.0
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Energy Savings for States with an
EERS vs. those Without
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Source: ACEEE
Midwest Efficiency Savings - Electric
2010 5.4 million MWh
2016 7.3 million MWh
Illinois 2% elec by 2015
Iowa Set on a utility basis
1.2% elec current plans
Wisconsin No specific targets
0.6% elec current est.
Michigan 1% elec by 2012
Ohio Two-year “freeze” after
2014.
Future legislation &
funding uncertain
Indiana Overturned 2014.
Future legislation &
funding uncertain Minnesota
1.5% elec by 2010
Missouri IRP process;
Voluntary electric
Kentucky Voluntary electric
efficiency only
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas Voluntary electric efficiency
only
IA
ILIN
KS KY
MI
MN
MO
ND
NE
OH
SD
WI
January 2016
Midwest Efficiency Savings – Natural Gas
2010 87 million therms
2016 159 million therms
Illinois 1.5% gas by 2017
Iowa Set on a utility basis
0.85% gas current plans
Wisconsin No specific targets
0.5% gas current est.
Michigan 0.75% gas by 2012
Ohio Voluntary gas efficiency
only
Indiana Voluntary Natural Gas
efficiency only Minnesota 1.0% gas by 2010
(gas goal reduced by
commission)
Missouri Voluntary gas
efficiency only
Kentucky Voluntary gas efficiency
only
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas Voluntary gas efficiency only
IA
ILIN
KY
MI
MN
MO
ND
NEOH
SDWI
KS
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*Gas savings data not available
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January 2016
Midwest Efficiency Targets and Investment –
Electric & Gas
2010 $1.03 billion
2015 $1.81 billion
Illinois 2% elec by 2015
1.5% gas by 2017
Iowa Set on a utility basis
1.2% elec current plans
0.85% gas current plans
Wisconsin No specific targets
0.6% elec current est.
0.5% gas current est.
Michigan 1% elec by 2012
0.75% gas by 2012
Ohio Two-year “freeze” after
2014.
Future legislation &
funding unclear.
Indiana Overturned 2014
Future legislation &
funding unclear Minnesota
1.5% elec by 2010
1.0% gas by 2010
(gas goal reduced by
commission)
Missouri IRP process;
Voluntary electric
Kentucky Voluntary electric
and gas
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas Voluntary energy efficiency
only
IA
IL
IN
KS KY
MI
MN
MO
ND
NE
OH
SD WI
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Illinois
2009: Electricity
EE ramp up under 8-103
of PUA
2012: Natural
Gas ramp up
pursuant to 8-104 of
PUA
2015-16: Budget
stalemate creates
uncertain funding of
EE programs
2011: ICC reports to
Legislature that rate impact
caps will limit EE
savings in future
years but do not “unduly
constrain.”
Energy Efficiency Resource Standard
(EERS)
Electricity
220 ILCS 5/8-103
• Ramp up from
2009-2015
• Target of 2.0% of retail
sales in 2015 and
thereafter
• Limited by rate impact
cap of 2.015%
Natural Gas
220 ILCS 5/8-104
• Ramp up from
2012-2019
• Target of 1.5% of retail
sales in 2019 and
thereafter
• Limited by rate impact
cap of 2.0%
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Existing Policy Framework –
Rate Cap
Energy efficiency in Illinois is
limited by a rate cap. The
utilities are not allowed to
spend in excess of the amount
which would cause rates to rise
above the capped percent,
even if this means that they
cannot reach their mandated
efficiency targets.
Currently, this limits Illinois
utilities to about 1.0% annual
savings.
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Example of How Rate Caps Limit EE
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Proposed Legislation
Clean Jobs Bill
HB 2607/ SB 1485
• Cumulative and increased energy efficiency standard
– Expanded benefits of EE recognized in cost-benefit test
• Removal of rate impact cap
• Increase in low-income funding
• Expanded on-bill financing
• Direction to ILEPA to develop clean power plan market-based
compliance strategies
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ComEd Bill
HB 3328/ SB 1879
• No increase in the energy efficiency standard
• Expands energy efficiency programs
• Construction of microgrids ($300 million)
• Encourages community solar projects
• Demand charges (based on highest usage)
• Allows electric utilities to claim gas savings
• Utilities take over responsibility of delivery public facility and
low-income programs in 2018
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Exelon Bill
HB 3293/ SB 1585
• Creates a state Low Carbon Portfolio Standard that would
include nuclear power
• Would require utilities to purchase low-carbon energy credits
equivalent to 70% of the utility's annual retail sales
• Implements a consumer price cap to a 2.015 percent annual
increase compared to 2009 rates, or about $2/month for the
average residential electricity customer
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Status of DCEO Budget
Key Issues and Developments: Illinois
• Executive
– A final FY16 budget has not been adopted and is not likely to be agreed upon, rather,
DCEO and all other state agencies have been directed to develop FY17 budgets.
By executive order issued on Feb.3, 2016, Governor Rauner directed DCEO to
collaborate with economic development corporations, including the Illinois Business
and Economic Development Corp., to promote job creation
– For the full text of EO 2016-02, see:
https://www.illinois.gov/Government/ExecOrders/Documents/2016/ExecutiveOrder201
6-02.pdf
• Legislative
– HB 4320 (Harris) bill makes appropriations for FY 2016 from non general revenue
funds )- Final action deadline extended to April 28, 2016; HB 5970(Evans) bill
introduced Feb. 11 and referred to rules committee, funds DCEO
Stakeholders are continuing to meet on a compromise energy bill to incorporate
concepts from HB 2607/ SB 1485 (Clean Jobs Bill); HB 3293/ SB 1585 (Exelon Bill)
and HB 3328/ SB 1879 (ComEd Bill); On 2/11, HB6247 and HB6248 introduced, both
referred to Rules Committee.
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Indiana
2009: Administrative order creates
Energizing Indiana
2012: Energizing
Indiana Program
Implemented
2015: DSM plan and
IRP rule making process begins
2014: Legislature
repeals EERS. All investor
owned utilities file DSM plans with IN Utility Regulatory
Commission
Energy Savings Reduced in Indiana after the
Repeal of their Energy Efficiency Resource
Standard
*Indiana & Michigan Power has not yet filed a plan for 2016
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Indiana Electric Efficiency Spending and
Savings by Customer Class
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C&I Residential Low Income T&D Indirect Costs
Source: Utility Filings in IURC Causes 42693-S1, 43955-DSM 02, 44486, 44495, 44497, and 44501.
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A Strong Return on Investment
• Letter to Governor Pence (March 2014) – 11 companies with an in-state presence
– Representing more than 10,000 manufacturing and efficiency jobs in state
– Expressed opposition to SB 340
• Energizing Indiana Year 3 Report – 18,679 jobs resulted from the implementation of the 3-year
program cycle
– Plus 438 direct hired by the program administrator (GoodCents)
– More data: https://myweb.in.gov/IURC/eds/Modules/Ecms/Cases/Docketed_Cases/ViewDocument.aspx?DocID=0900b631801c7d3d
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Key Issues and Developments: Indiana
• Legislative
– No new EE legislative activity since SB 412 became law on 5/6/15.
• Regulatory
Utilities kicked off IRP planning process with a joint stakeholder meeting 2/3/16
IRP Rulemaking – Expecting a final rulemaking by the end of this quarter.
Status of Utility 2016-2018 DSM Plans
• NIPSCO: Cost recovery approved with modifications. Plan denied and new plan required by 2017. Programs authorized through 2018 or until new plan approved.
• IP&L: Approved for 2016. No filings yet for 2017+.
• Vectren: Pending – Interim Order continues current programs through March 2016.
• Duke: Pending – Interim Order continues current programs through Feb 2016.
• I&M: Pending – Prehearing Conference Order continues current programs pending further Order.
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Use of an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) as a
Tool To Identify Options
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Source: Bruce Biewald and Rachel Wilson, Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), 2013.
A good electric system IRP should
include…
Load forecast
Reserves and reliability
Demand side
management
Supply options
Fuel prices
Environmental costs and
constraints
Plan for Uncertainty
Existing Resources
Valuing and selecting
plans
Action plan
Documentation
Time frame
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IRP Challenge:
Maximization of Energy Efficiency Savings
• In 2013, the 26 states with EERS policies in place, showed more
than 3.5 times as much program spending (2.63% vs. 0.76%) and
savings (1.11% vs. 0.30%) as the 24 states without an EERS policy,
regardless of whether the state had an IRP policy.
• The states with an IRP or other long-term planning requirement that
also had an EERS spent and saved over 3 times as much as states
that had an IRP requirement but no EERS requirement (2.66% of
revenues vs. 0.76%; and 1.16% of sales vs. 0.35%).
• For states without IRP process, those with EERS spent over 3 times
as much and saved nearly five times as much (0.90% vs. 0.19%) as
states with no IRP/planning requirement and no EERS.
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KS ND SD KY NE MO IN WI IL IA OH MI MN
Energy Efficiency in Midwest States Saved electricity as percent of total retail electricity sales, 2014
Sources: MEEA, 2015; EIA, 2015
EERS
Neither IRP nor EERS
IRP Only
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Minnesota
• Minnesota has adopted both an IRP
model as well as a Conservation
Improvement Plan standard plus
other goals
• MN incorporates existing 1.5%
energy efficiency standard goal as
an input within each utility’s IRP
• Electric savings more than doubled
between 2007 and 2012
IRP Best Practices: Lessons from
Minnesota
• Existing Methodology: if a state already uses resources such as a technical reference manual, utilities should use values reflected in the technical reference manual in their IRP inputs.
• Commission Authority: the state utility regulatory commission should have the authority to approve, reject, request more information, and modify utilities’ IRPs.
• Energy Efficiency Resource Standards: incorporate existing or future energy efficiency resource standards as a load reduction input to IRP modeling. Make EE the a priority resource over generation.
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Iowa Best Practices
• Annual energy savings targets are set for each regulated
electric and gas utility by IUB and updated every five years
after an assessment of energy usage and potential savings.
• In 2012 and 2013, for every $1 spent on electric energy
efficiency programs in Iowa, residents and businesses reaped
$1.56-$3.49 in benefits.
• For every $1 spent on natural gas energy efficiency programs,
$1.03-$2.26 in benefits were achieved.
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Iowa Electricity Savings
EERS v. IRP?: The wrong question
• EERS produce more cost-effective savings than an IRP
• IRP is a planning framework used to evaluate supply-side and demand-side resources
• An IRP is only as strong as the targets/standards it incorporates
• If a state moves toward IRP, it should incorporate an EERS as a load reduction measure so the plan includes targets
• The good news – they can work together to achieve significant savings in a cost-effective, thoughtful way.
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Industrial EE is Important in the
Midwest
of electricity in the Midwest states is consumed by the Industrial sector (EIA 2014)
38%
of Industrial EE potential is found in Midwest (McKinsey 2009)
40%
Midwest states are in Top 10 consumers of total energy in the industrial sector, and 4 more are in the Top 25 (EIA 2014)
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• Residential
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Total EE Savings in
2012
Focus on
Energy
Wisconsin
First Energy
Ohio
Xcel Energy
Minnesota
Interstate
Power & Light
Iowa
AEP
Ohio
Consumers
Energy
Michigan
Duke Energy
Indiana
Duke Energy
Ohio
MidAmerican
Energy
Iowa
NIPSCO
Indiana
Top Industrial EE Program Administrators in the Midwest
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43%
34%
These 10 program administrators
account for
of industrial electricity savings * 82.4%
of total electricity savings ** 50.5%
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*out of 79 Midwestern program administrators that reported non-zero Industrial
Incremental EE savings on 2012 EIA-861
**out of 192 Midwestern program administrators that reported non-zero Total
Incremental EE savings on 2012 EIA-861
Negative Impacts of Opt-Out
Reduces overall amount of energy saved
Loss of knowledge and data – utilities report EE spend & savings; opted-out companies don’t report anything
Portfolio costs all borne by residential & small business customers
Reduces potential of efficiency as a path for Clean Power Plan compliance
Less cost-effective programs are a higher percent of overall portfolio
Reduced cost-effectiveness of portfolio
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Better Alternatives • 2009 – 77 self-direct customers
• 2011 – threshold lowered
• 2013 – only 29 self-direct customers
• “flexibility and comprehensive program options” (MPSC 2012)
Michigan
• Xcel’s self-direct program for 2013 expected ten participants for electric and natural gas. In fact both had zero participants.
• “customers gravitate to holistic, full-service programs” (Xcel 2014)
Minnesota
• “…the Board is not persuaded that allowing an opt-out is good public policy… All utility customers, even those who do not directly participate …benefit from the avoided cost savings that are the primary goal of energy efficiency programs… Iowa has a strong public policy of supporting and developing energy efficiency and the Board will not undermine Iowa’s policy by allowing certain customers to opt-out of the energy efficiency paradigm” (IUB 2013)
Iowa
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Take aways: Best Practices to
Encourage EE savings
• Having a required energy savings target , i.e., an EERS, promotes the greatest savings from energy efficiency; provides focus and establishes EE as a priority
• An EERS, coupled with an IRP, provides a tailored approach for each utility and can enhance the benefits of an EERS
• An IRP alone without an EERS tends to diminish savings. If the plan includes prioritizing EE as the first step to addressing load issues over constructing generation and/or transmission, it can provide focus
• Commercial and Industrial Sector participation in EE programs, even if self-directed, provides greater savings. Reporting requirements provide data and accountability.
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Residential Building Energy Code Adoption in
the Midwest
No Mandatory
Statewide Code
Code Level / Equivalence
2009 IECC
2012 IECC
2015 IECC
State Adoption
Municipal Adoption 2009 IECC Adopted by
Major Municipality
2012 IECC Adopted by
Major Municipality
In Process to 2015 IECC
for Major Municipality
Enhanced 2009 IECC
Adopted by Major
Municipality
As of January 2016
Timeline of Residential Code Adoption
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010 2011 2012 2014 2013 2015
Code Level / Equivalence
No Mandatory Statewide Code
Pre-2000 Code
2000 IECC
2003 IECC
2006 IECC
2009 IECC
2012 IECC
2015 IECC
Code upgrade in process
As of August 2015
IECC Residential Code Efficiency
Improvements (1975-2015)
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Commercial Building Energy Code
Adoption in the Midwest
No Mandatory
Statewide Code
Code Level / Equivalence
2009 IECC/90.1-2007
2012 IECC/90.1-2010
State Adoption
Municipal Adoption
2009 IECC Adopted by
Major Municipality
2012 IECC Adopted by
Major Municipality
In Process to 2015 IECC
for Major Municipality
Enhanced 2009 IECC
Adopted by Major
Municipality
As of January 2016
In Process to 2015
IECC/90.1-2013
2015 IECC/90.1-2013
Timeline of Commercial Code Adoption
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010 2011 2012 2014 2013 2015
Code Level / Equivalence
No Mandatory Statewide Code
Pre-2000 Code
2000 IECC 90.1-1999
2003 IECC 90.1-2001
2006 IECC 90.1-2004
2009 IECC 90.1-2007
2012 IECC 90.1-2010
2015 IECC 90.1-2013
Code upgrade in process
ASHRAE 90.1 Commercial Code
Efficiency Improvements (1975-2015)
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Benchmarks
Building Energy Benchmarking General Definition:
• Track energy consumed by an existing building over time
• Compare results to similar buildings or an applicable
standard.
Benchmarking provides benefits to: • Owners
• Government
• Market generally
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Midwest Benchmarking Legislation
Status
RToS
RToS
State Pilot Underway
State Owned/Operated
Building Benchmarking
State Pilot Complete
State Owned Considering
State Owned Enacted
Challenge Program
Underway in Municipality
Considering Legislation
by Municipality
Municipal + Private Owned
Benchmarking Ordinance
RToS Voluntary Residential
Time of Sale
Disclosure Updated July 2015
Adopted by Municipality
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Energy Savings Targets for Utilities
Energy Efficiency Resource Standard
Incorporating Energy Efficiency into Resource Planning
Demand Side Management (DSM) Planning
Market-Based EE
Energy Savings Performance Contracts: delivery of savings through performance-based contracts;
usually provide guaranteed savings.
Financing
Voluntary Labeling and Benchmarking
Wholesale Electricity Markets:
Behavioral Efficiency Programs Use of information dissemination, social interaction, competition, and/or potential rewards rather
than direct financial incentives as the primary mechanism for changing energy consumption
behavior.
Appliance Efficiency Standards Efficiency Standards: Mandate minimum energy and water efficiency requirements for selected appliances and equipment that are not subject to existing federal standards.
Building Energy Use
Building Energy Codes: Establish minimum efficiency requirements for new and renovated
residential and commercial buildings.
Other Mandatory Building Efficiency Policies: Examples include mandatory energy-use
benchmarking and disclosure requirements
Policies to Drive Energy Efficiency
Clean Power Plan- Stay
• On February 9, the Supreme Court issued a stay of the Clean Power Plan (“CPP”) in a 5-4 decision.
• The Court’s decision does not overturn the CPP, nor decide the legal merits of the challenges brought against the U.S. EPA for issuing the CPP.
• Rather, the Court’s decision delays the implementation of the CPP while lawsuits challenging the legality of the plan are adjudicated by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
• While the stay on the CPP is in place, the EPA will not be able to enforce any deadlines or requirements associated with the CPP.
• MEEA will continue to work with state energy offices, air regulators, utilities, businesses and advocates throughout the Midwest to advance energy efficiency policies that will save ratepayers money, create in-state jobs, improve air quality, and pave a path to least-cost compliance with the carbon emission targets of the CPP.
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State Reaction to CPP stay
Indiana: http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/31185516/pence-supports-supreme-court-stay-of-clean-power-plan
• Quote from Gov Pence: “Hoosiers know that coal means jobs and low-cost energy for our state, and tonight's Supreme Court decision to put President Obama's carbon dioxide regulations on hold is a win for Indiana. The Clean Power Plan exceeds the authority granted to the EPA under the Clean Air Act, and I am pleased that it will not be enforced while the lawsuit filed by Indiana and 28 other states and state agencies moves through the courts. Hoosiers may be assured that our state will continue to use every legal means available to fight President Obama's war on coal.”
Iowa: http://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Air-Quality/Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions/Carbon-Pollution-Stnds-111d
• Going forward with their next CPP meeting on February 22 in Council Bluffs, IA.
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State Reaction to CPP Stay
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Michigan: http://www.michigan.gov/carbonrule/0,6097,7-347--376588--,00.html
• After legal review of the U.S. Supreme Court carbon rule stay, the state will suspend activities to comply with the rule and its timeline for submissions. The state will wait for resolution of the issue through the courts and then determine how best to proceed.
• The state will, however, complete the modeling project currently under way and paid for, as those findings will be helpful for other planning and compliance activities. The Michigan Carbon Rule website will continue, and we will post the modeling results there, when they are available. In addition, the sign-up lists will also remain live so interested individuals can be notified when and if state activity resumes.
State Reaction to CPP Stay
Kansas: http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2016/feb/11/senate-moves-block-clean-power-plan-study/
• The Kansas Senate advanced a bill that blocks the Kansas Corporation Commission from spending any money to study how to comply with the new federal Clean Power Plan until the U.S. Supreme Court resolves a pending legal challenge.
• Last year, lawmakers authorized KCC and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to develop a plan, but it could only be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency if a legislative oversight committee approves.
Missouri: http://dnr.mo.gov/env/apcp/cpp/index.html
• The state is reviewing the stay and will be determining its options. No CPP meetings currently scheduled.
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State Reaction to CPP Stay
Minnesota: http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-
vows-to-move-ahead-with-clean-
power/368563271/
• Gov. Mark Dayton quote, “While the Court’s temporary stay is
disappointing, it does nothing to diminish our resolve in
Minnesota to keep moving forward on clean energy initiatives,
including the development of our state’s Clean Power Plan.”
• “We shouldn’t need a federal edict to understand how vital it is
that we keep doing everything in our collective powers to
reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy
efficiency and advance Minnesota’s clean energy economy.”
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State Reaction to CPP Stay
• Nebraska: http://www.theindependent.com/news/local/statewide-clean-power-plan-meetings-postponed/article_ea6087a4-d378-11e5-b396-3fc079028b3e.html and http://deq.ne.gov/NDEQProg.nsf/OnWeb/NCMS
• Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Director Jim Macy has announced the postponement of meetings in nine communities across the state. The meetings were intended to discuss the EPA Clean Power Plan mandate
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State Reaction to CPP Stay
North Dakota: http://bismarcktribune.com/bakken/north-dakota-officials-praise-scotus-decision-blocking-clean-power-plan/article_68620830-56fe-52d1-a80d-c98ae2ac3dc9.html
• The decision means the North Dakota Department of Health will immediately suspend work on a state plan to comply with the rules, which aim to address global warming by curbing carbon dioxide emissions, said Dave Glatt, chief of the department’s environmental health section.
Ohio: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2016/02/us_supreme_court_stops_clean_p.html
• Ohio EPA Director Craig Butler said the Supreme Court "got it right" in delaying the implementation of the plan until its constitutionality is decided.
• "We will evaluate the decision and determine how it will impact our plans moving forward."
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State Reaction to CPP Stay
Wisconsin:
• http://www.startribune.com/gov-scott-walker-issues-executive-order-to-block-power-plan/368880751/
• Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has issued an executive order prohibiting state agencies from working to comply with President Barack Obama's sweeping plan to address climate change.
West Virginia: http://wvmetronews.com/2016/02/15/dep-study-continues-despite-high-court-stay-on-clean-power-plan/
• Although the Supreme Court of the United States has placed a stay on further implementation of the federal Environmental Protection Service’s Clean Power Plan for the time being, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection continues its work on the first step toward development of a plan to implement the new emission requirements.
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MEEA Policy Resources
• Find policy resources on MEEA website:
– Midwest State Policies & Practices
• Updated IL, MI and OH factsheets
– Policymakers Guidebook to EE
– Building Energy Codes
– Energy Data and Benchmarking
www.mwalliance.org/policy
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MEEA EE Advocacy Toolkit
Online resource for MEEA members and advocates in communicating the
value of energy efficiency to policymakers, the public, and other
stakeholders.
• State Information including: updated fact sheets for IL, MI and OH;
testimony submitted in MI and OH; state contacts; legislative and
regulatory links, etc.
• Resource Guide for Policymakers: a comprehensive report on energy
efficiency policies and programs in the Midwest.
• EE Messaging: supporting energy efficiency and refuting common
opposition argument
• PPT slides tracking regional investment in energy efficiency, state by
state investments, state regulations, etc.
• Sample letters to the governor and editor supporting energy efficiency
Toolkit available at: www.mwalliance.org/advocacy
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Midwest Energy Solutions Conference
With more than 600 attendees, MES is the region’s
premier energy efficiency conference.
Register online or learn more at
www.MEEAconference.org
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February 24-26, 2016
Chicago Hilton & Towers
Questions and Contact Information
Nora A. Naughton
Director of Policy
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
www.mwalliance.org
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