A presentation for USGBC South Florida Local Government. EECBG Implementation Wallace Roberts & Todd
WRT Associate Rob Kerns was one of three people invited to make presentations at a USGBC South Florida Chapter panel entitled "Local Government Implementation of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants." His presentation discussed WRT's approach to sustainable comprehensive planning, using the firm's Biloxi Energy Strategy project as an example. Rob leads WRT's Energy Task Force, which is working with staff in all of WRT's offices on energy-related planning and design opportunities.
How Energy Master Planning helps bridge the implementation gap for local governments' Climate Action Plans.
Presentation made at Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative Forum on June 26, 2019.
K-Solar, a joint project of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), will provide NYS school districts, AT NO COST and NO OBLIGATION, with the tools, and expertise to bring solar energy to their facilities and reduce their energy costs.
The Big Climate Speech: Why Tackling climate change is one of America's greatest economic opportunities
How will technology impact global energy and climate challenges? What are the facts, the politics, the opportunities, and challenges for businesses? Join us for an extensive discussion of Obama’s climate speech impact on corporate and technology outcomes. Increase your knowledge, awareness, understand the facts, and assess the views.
Learning Outcomes: Increase knowledge and awareness of current events and business trends in climate change and future outcomes
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a) Explore Obama’s climate speech
b) Examine global challenges and business impact
c) Discuss the future of climate change, explore technology, and analyze business opportunities
In her panel, 'Energy Efficiency: Greatest New Resource", Callahan looks at the chief forcing mechanisms - regulations and financial incentives - that have effectively accelerated the deployment of energy efficieny in the U.S. Her presentation covers the recent history of energy efficiency in U.S. policy, marked by President Obama's energy platform and FY2010 budget, as well as his recent overhaul of corporate average fuel economy standards. Callahan also examines the wealth of energy efficiency funding included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and the potential for carbon emissions reductions in the House of Representative's American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
A presentation for USGBC South Florida Local Government. EECBG Implementation Wallace Roberts & Todd
WRT Associate Rob Kerns was one of three people invited to make presentations at a USGBC South Florida Chapter panel entitled "Local Government Implementation of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants." His presentation discussed WRT's approach to sustainable comprehensive planning, using the firm's Biloxi Energy Strategy project as an example. Rob leads WRT's Energy Task Force, which is working with staff in all of WRT's offices on energy-related planning and design opportunities.
How Energy Master Planning helps bridge the implementation gap for local governments' Climate Action Plans.
Presentation made at Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative Forum on June 26, 2019.
K-Solar, a joint project of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), will provide NYS school districts, AT NO COST and NO OBLIGATION, with the tools, and expertise to bring solar energy to their facilities and reduce their energy costs.
The Big Climate Speech: Why Tackling climate change is one of America's greatest economic opportunities
How will technology impact global energy and climate challenges? What are the facts, the politics, the opportunities, and challenges for businesses? Join us for an extensive discussion of Obama’s climate speech impact on corporate and technology outcomes. Increase your knowledge, awareness, understand the facts, and assess the views.
Learning Outcomes: Increase knowledge and awareness of current events and business trends in climate change and future outcomes
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a) Explore Obama’s climate speech
b) Examine global challenges and business impact
c) Discuss the future of climate change, explore technology, and analyze business opportunities
In her panel, 'Energy Efficiency: Greatest New Resource", Callahan looks at the chief forcing mechanisms - regulations and financial incentives - that have effectively accelerated the deployment of energy efficieny in the U.S. Her presentation covers the recent history of energy efficiency in U.S. policy, marked by President Obama's energy platform and FY2010 budget, as well as his recent overhaul of corporate average fuel economy standards. Callahan also examines the wealth of energy efficiency funding included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and the potential for carbon emissions reductions in the House of Representative's American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
DER Forecasting for Electric Distribution System PlanningCory Welch
Presentation given to researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on forecasting Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) for electric distribution system planning.
Analysis to Support Post-2020 GHG Emission Targets. Examines several pathways for the United States to use existing policies and authority to accelerate technology trends underway to make deep emissions cuts while taking advantage of economic opportunities from improved efficiencies and affordable, low-carbon solutions. Find out more at http://ow.ly/Nu2IM
Brian Castelli, Executive VP of Programs and Development at the Alliance to Save Energy presented at the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Energy and Sustainability Conference. In his presentation Generating Energy Through Efficiency, he discussed the many ways in which the Commonwealth of Virginia can harness the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency – for example, through utility programs, public benefit funds and state-administered appliance standards, to name a few areas. Looking at the big picture, Virginia’s actions today could help strengthen tomorrow’s national plan for energy efficiency.
The WRI report, "Can The U.S. Get There From Here?" examines pathways for United States greenhouse gas reductions that can be taken at the federal and state levels using existing authorities.
Read the full case study: http://mncee.org/Innovation-Exchange/ie/December-2012/EBCx-Case-Study--Minnesota-History-Center/?utm_source=slideshare&utm_medium=slideshare&utm_campaign=slideshare
Long Term Resource Planning in an Uncertain Worldartfreitas
I gave this presentation at the 2010 EPIS Electric Market Forecasting Conference. The attendees of this conference were all users of the AURORAxmp electric market simulation application so the implementation of the concepts are specific to AURORAxmp but the concepts themselves are generally applicable
Great places webinar presentation 12 17-09lauraebrown
Making the Most of Our Great Places- Best practices for community tourism development and business practices for businesses to capture tourism dollars. by Laura Brown and Bill Ryan, University of Wisconsin Extension
DER Forecasting for Electric Distribution System PlanningCory Welch
Presentation given to researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on forecasting Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) for electric distribution system planning.
Analysis to Support Post-2020 GHG Emission Targets. Examines several pathways for the United States to use existing policies and authority to accelerate technology trends underway to make deep emissions cuts while taking advantage of economic opportunities from improved efficiencies and affordable, low-carbon solutions. Find out more at http://ow.ly/Nu2IM
Brian Castelli, Executive VP of Programs and Development at the Alliance to Save Energy presented at the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Energy and Sustainability Conference. In his presentation Generating Energy Through Efficiency, he discussed the many ways in which the Commonwealth of Virginia can harness the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency – for example, through utility programs, public benefit funds and state-administered appliance standards, to name a few areas. Looking at the big picture, Virginia’s actions today could help strengthen tomorrow’s national plan for energy efficiency.
The WRI report, "Can The U.S. Get There From Here?" examines pathways for United States greenhouse gas reductions that can be taken at the federal and state levels using existing authorities.
Read the full case study: http://mncee.org/Innovation-Exchange/ie/December-2012/EBCx-Case-Study--Minnesota-History-Center/?utm_source=slideshare&utm_medium=slideshare&utm_campaign=slideshare
Long Term Resource Planning in an Uncertain Worldartfreitas
I gave this presentation at the 2010 EPIS Electric Market Forecasting Conference. The attendees of this conference were all users of the AURORAxmp electric market simulation application so the implementation of the concepts are specific to AURORAxmp but the concepts themselves are generally applicable
Great places webinar presentation 12 17-09lauraebrown
Making the Most of Our Great Places- Best practices for community tourism development and business practices for businesses to capture tourism dollars. by Laura Brown and Bill Ryan, University of Wisconsin Extension
Funding and project development strategies for energy improvementESRConline
This presentation was provided during a webinar for technical assistance providers by the ESRC on March 22, 2017. The purpose was to increase awareness about the community development approach to energy-related technical assistance and financing by two certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), incentive programs and lessons learned from a utility/government program administrator with a successful track record of project conversion.
The webinar was recorded and can be viewed on the Environmental Sustainability Center website at:
http://esrconline.org/webinars/funding-project-development-strategies-energy-improvement/
This WRI webinar discussed how cities can take advantage of the new economic landscape for clean energy spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This is a critical moment for local governments to understand the clean energy provisions in the IRA, how they can be leveraged to significantly advance the clean energy transition at the local level, and how cities can mobilize to advance their clean energy goals given these new opportunities.
This webinar explored considerations and actions cities can take to shape a more equitable energy future for their communities. It featured WRI experts and panelists from leading cities who are actively integrating elective pay and clean energy tax credits introduced in the IRA into their clean energy procurements and community programs.
NEVI State Plan & Community EV Charging Rebate Program by Mary BrazellForth
Mary Brazell, Transportation Electrification Program Manager, Oregon Department of Transportation gave this presentation outlining Oregon's recently approved National EV Infrastructure (NEVI) state plan at Forth and BEF's PNW Utility EV Roundtable on October 6, 2022.
Supercharged by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. is rapidly transitioning to electric vehicles. But access to EV charging remains a key challenge, especially within underserved communities. Cities, towns and counties are at the frontlines of this transition and are actively planning for and deploying charging infrastructure across their communities.
This webinar will share experiences and lessons learned from recent peer-learning cohorts run by WRI in partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as part of the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Energy to Communities program.
This deck examines existing clean energy goals that impact utility integrated resource planning. Presented by Heidi Ratz (Manager, U.S. Electricity Markets, WRI) at EUCI's Integrated Resource Planning Summit (September 2020)
Bay Area Air Quality Management District Green Airport Fleets Funding Opportu...CALSTART
Michael Neward, Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), spoke on the agency's role in protecting air quality, as well as funding opportunities for public agencies at the Northern California Green Airport Fleet Partnership Workshop and Expo, June 25, 2014. Co-hosted by East Bay Clean Cities and CALSTART, the event gathered representatives from area airports to discuss clean fleet technologies and funding.
New York Power Authority Solar Market Acceleration Program (Solar MAP) K-Sola...SolarizeWC
Designed to dramatically increase the amount of solar installed in Westchester County, Solarize Westchester supports our cities, towns and villages in the adoption of solar-friendly processes and helps residents and businesses install solar more easily and at a lower cost.
Alternative Fuels Workshop & Wisconsin Smart Fleet Recognition Program - WCC ...Wisconsin Clean Cities
Maria Redmond, WI State Energy Office, and Lorrie Lisek, WI Clean Cities, presented information on the Wisconsin Smart Fleet Program for our Alternative Fuels Workshop & Wisconsin Smart Fleet Recognition Program in Madison, WI.
How Energy Master Planning helps bridge the implementation gap for local governments' Climate Action Plans.
Presentation made at Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative Forum on June 26, 2019.
Charging Forward: Bringing Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure to Rural ...Forth
Bob Coates, Program Manager at the USDA Rural Utilities Service gave this presentation at the Forth Rural EV Charging Programs webinar on May 14, 2024.
How Energy Master Planning helps bridge the implementation gap for local governments' Climate Action Plans.
Presentation made at Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative Forum on June 26, 2019.
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1. Southwest Wisconsin Driftless Region Energy Planning Presenter, E3 Coalition Laura Brown Crawford County University of Wisconsin Extension February 25, 2010
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4. Step One: The Vision “ Our primary goal is to develop a regional plan that increases our energy independence and supports the statewide goal of generating 25% of electricity and transportation fuels from renewable resources by 2025. To do so successfully requires an approach specific to regional resources and needs that engages local institutions, businesses and citizens.” previous | next
5. Step One: The Vision Charlottesville, VA Pedestrian Mall Photo from LD Design and Illustration Burger King, Gardner, MA Photo from NREL Source: Ingrid Kelley, Energy Center of Wisconsin previous | next
8. Step Four: The Evaluation of Alternatives NREL Photos Solar Panels on a Federal Building in Maryland Iowa Wind Farm Source: Ingrid Kelley, Energy Center of Wisconsin
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13. Energy Planning: Operational Focus www.capacitycenter.org Municipal Energy Planning Guidebook Chippewa County Comprehensive Energy Conservation Plan SAVING MONEY AND REDUCING POLLUTION County Administrator’s Ad Hoc Energy Committee Final Report to Chippewa County Administrator and County Board – October 2009
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2 counties, 10 communities, partnership between E3 coalitiopn, UW extension and many other partners!! 1 year to complete a plan
These are the steps that we’ll gp through together in the next year to create a plan. 1. This starts with our vision, or where we ultimately see ourselves. -moving into a sustainable energy future will not happen over night. The next two steps are really focused on gathering the information we need to know to make good decisions. 2. The energy use baseline creates a snapshot of how energy is used throughout the community. This would include electricity, natural gas, and gasoline. This involves some technical number crunching of: utility data, auditing of buildings and homes, and commuting estimates 3. The Resource Baseline is about resources we have for reaching our goal What resources we have to reach our goal including energy resources and efficiency opportunities, programs that are already in place, and people in the community. 4. The Evaluation of Alternatives is about ways to get to our goal. After figuring out resources and priorities, it’s time to evaluate the alternatives for reaching the goals. This is where the economic considerations enter in – what are the cost effective ways to proceed – how to get more bang for the buck in the long run? 5. The Plan and timline. Heres where we create more specific goals and action steps that we can implement on the ground. This includes what I describe here as milestones, or ways to evaluate our goals. 6. Implementing the plan is the last step…but really the beginning. We are continually evaluating how we’re doing and the planning process continues in a cycle.
The planning process is a cycle. We are continually evaluating our progress and making changes to the plan if need be. Plan should not be documents on a shelf! They are guides that help us determine if we’re getting where we want to be.
The vision is the long term ideal – moving into a sustainable energy future will not happen over night This step relates to the sustainability visions mentioned before “ New Urbanist smart growth” or “solar city”? These photos illustrate two different approaches that both ultimately reduce the carbon footprint
The vision is the long term ideal – moving into a sustainable energy future will not happen over night This step relates to the sustainability visions mentioned before “ New Urbanist smart growth” or “solar city”? These photos illustrate two different approaches that both ultimately reduce the carbon footprint
The energy use baseline creates a snapshot of how energy is used throughout the community. This would include electricity, natural gas, and gasoline. This involves some technical number crunching Utility data Auditing of buildings and homes Commuting estimates
There are three categories of resources to assess: Energy resources and efficiency opportunities, including renewable energy, utility facilities, energy efficiency opportunities in all sectors, based on the energy use baseline – this is more technical number crunching Assessing programs and plans already in place – Local recycling and other green activities, municipal and private, including the Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan and other municipally adopted programs The last category is perhaps the most important – Making note of the people in the community who can contribute to the planning and implementing process
After figuring out resources and priorities, it’s time to evaluate the alternatives for reaching the goals. This is where the economic considerations enter in – what are the cost effective ways to proceed – how to get more bang for the buck in the long run? EXAMPLES: Does solar power more more sense than generating electricity with local biomass? When do individual energy efficiency measures become less cost effective than a district heating system? This is also where state and federal incentives are assessed
Once you see how the various alternatives pencil out, its time to set some priorities and timelines and make the plan. What is the best way to get to net zero energy? How do we chose to invest our limited resources to reach our visionary goals? EXAMPLES: Do we creatively finance energy efficiency improvements for homes or invest in a biomass generation plant, knowing that the former would create a lot more local jobs than the latter, but they would both achieve carbon reduction? How can we work together to create economies of scale for increasing the efficiency of existing homes or buildings? Do we install solar panels on roofs or buy green energy from the utility?
The plan should include quantifiable milestones that will help measure progress in the future, such as energy reductions that can be confirmed by actual utility use data, or the installation of a certain level of renewable energy systems by a certain date.