1. Critical Steps and Resources
to Achieve Energy Savings
Energy
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EXPAND
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GENERATE

2. Examine, identify, implement & track
• MLGW resources to get started
– Consumption data from My Account
– Electric load profile data through Meter Intelligence
subscription
– Energy management advice through Business
Energy Advisor
– Keep updated through Energy Edge newsletter
• www.mlgw.com
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3. Expand to occupant behavior
• TVA/EnerNOC Demand Response
– Rewards organizations that agree to reduce
electric demand during TVA-called peak events
– Targets facilities with electric loads of 250 kW+
– Website to monitor load data
– $1.4 million in incentives paid since 2009
– www.mlgw.com/enernoc
• Employee awareness and participation
– Engage, encourage and reward employees
– Energy Star’s Bring Your Green to Work program
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4. Invest in facility improvements
• TVA’s Energy Right Solutions for Business & Industry
– Incentives for lighting, HVAC, motors and food service
equipment upgrades, custom rebates too
– Existing facilities only
– More than $2 million to businesses in Shelby County in
2012
– www.mlgw.com/businessenergyincentives
• Federal tax incentives for energy upgrades
– Existing buildings and new construction
– Lighting, HVAC and water heating
– Unless extended, these incentives end 12/31/2013
– www.energytaxincentives.org
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5. Invest in facility improvements II
• Pathway’s Energy Efficiency Loans
– Tennessee businesses and certain non-profits
• MLGW/U.S. Green Building Council LEED
incentive
– Certification under LEED New Construction, LEED
Core & Shell and LEED Commercial Interiors, with
additional points in Energy & Atmosphere and
Water categories
– $1,200 to $20,000 awards
– www.usgbcmemphis.org
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6. Generate momentum (and power)
• Use energy savings to create internal support for
continuing the cycle
• Consider on-site renewable power generation
– TVA Green Power Providers
• Systems of 0.5 kW to 50 kW
• Interconnect to MLGW grid
• Sell 100% of output
– TVA Renewable Standard Offer
• Systems greater than 50 kW
– Federal tax credit
• 30% of installed system cost
– www.mlgw.com/greenpower
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7. Then, repeat steps
for continued savings…
Becky Williamson
Memphis Light, Gas and Water
Strategic Marketing Coordinator
bwilliamson@mlgw.org
Energy
Savings
1.
EXAMINE
2.
EXPAND
3.
INVEST
4.
GENERATE