States awaiting stimulus funds will be pleased to know that when it comes to funding energy efficiency programs, their dollars will go far. Drastically reduced energy consumption and immediate job growth are just some of the benefits that effective policies and programs can bring, particularly to the Appalachian region, which has the highest energy consumption in the country. Kateri Callahan presented these findings to the annual Charlotte Regional Partnership Investors Board in Charlotte, N.C., where already progressive energy efficiency policies and programs are taking root. Callahan also briefed the audience of investors and board members on the climate and energy bills moving through Congress.
Energy Efficiency and Economic Recovery: Stimulus Funding OpportunitiesAlliance To Save Energy
February 2. 2009 -- Policy makers and others have come to understand the power of energy efficiency implementation as an economic development tool and stimulus. The result is likely billions in clean energy investments by the federal government that will be utilized by state and local governments, non-profit energy organizations, and others. In her presentation, Kateri focused on the efforts of the Alliance to Save Energy and others to grow energy efficiency implementation programs – buildings, products, and services – and deliver greater economic vitality to the nation.
The 2009 American Recover and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) promises substantial funding for energy efficiency programs – to the tune of $26 billion – and many in the business of energy efficiency such as TAC are looking for ways to access its funding. In order to educate its employees and partners on the impact of the ARRA, TAC presented an educational webinar in which Callahan addressed the stimulus package, the Obama administration's impact on energy policies, and the role TAC can play in delivering energy related projects.
Kateri Callahan joined Israeli mayors and senior representatives from local Tel Aviv authorities and agencies to discuss the challenges and potential for Israeli cities in deploying energy efficiency at scale. Showcasing success stories and case studies from the U.S. and around the world, Callahan demonstrated the economic, environmental, and security benefits of advancing programs, technologies, funding and infrastructure that promote efficient energy use.
Alliance Associate Schneider Electric hosted Alliance President Kateri Callahan at its North America Leadership Forum, where Callahan discussed opportunities and obstacles in the energy efficiency movement in 2010 and beyond.
9th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyAlliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Members of European Parliament, Parliamentarians of Member States, and representatives from the European Commission and NGO community gathered to discuss challenges, progress, and next steps in Europe’s energy efficiency and renewable energy portfolios.
USEA/USAID Global Energy Efficiency Workshop: Briefing on Energy Efficiency and DSM Programs Overseas
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2010
With new funds in the pipeline and a new administration at the helm, communities nationwide are looking for ways to align their strategies for development with the tone and tenor of Washington. In order to help counties better understand the new mechanisms for addressing their energy needs, Brian spoke to NACo’s Energy Subcommittee about the opportunities for clean energy activities in the 2009 American Recover and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). He outlined the main recipients of ARRA funding for energy efficiency (which include state energy offices and local governments), as well as how those funds will be allocated, how interested organizations should apply for those funds, and what activities are eligible for funding.
Executive VP of Programs and Development Brian Castelli traveled to Mexico City to present at EXPO INCYTAM 2008, where he offered energy efficiency solutions for Latin American cities burdened by the effects of pollution and global climate change.
Energy Efficiency and Economic Recovery: Stimulus Funding OpportunitiesAlliance To Save Energy
February 2. 2009 -- Policy makers and others have come to understand the power of energy efficiency implementation as an economic development tool and stimulus. The result is likely billions in clean energy investments by the federal government that will be utilized by state and local governments, non-profit energy organizations, and others. In her presentation, Kateri focused on the efforts of the Alliance to Save Energy and others to grow energy efficiency implementation programs – buildings, products, and services – and deliver greater economic vitality to the nation.
The 2009 American Recover and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) promises substantial funding for energy efficiency programs – to the tune of $26 billion – and many in the business of energy efficiency such as TAC are looking for ways to access its funding. In order to educate its employees and partners on the impact of the ARRA, TAC presented an educational webinar in which Callahan addressed the stimulus package, the Obama administration's impact on energy policies, and the role TAC can play in delivering energy related projects.
Kateri Callahan joined Israeli mayors and senior representatives from local Tel Aviv authorities and agencies to discuss the challenges and potential for Israeli cities in deploying energy efficiency at scale. Showcasing success stories and case studies from the U.S. and around the world, Callahan demonstrated the economic, environmental, and security benefits of advancing programs, technologies, funding and infrastructure that promote efficient energy use.
Alliance Associate Schneider Electric hosted Alliance President Kateri Callahan at its North America Leadership Forum, where Callahan discussed opportunities and obstacles in the energy efficiency movement in 2010 and beyond.
9th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyAlliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Members of European Parliament, Parliamentarians of Member States, and representatives from the European Commission and NGO community gathered to discuss challenges, progress, and next steps in Europe’s energy efficiency and renewable energy portfolios.
USEA/USAID Global Energy Efficiency Workshop: Briefing on Energy Efficiency and DSM Programs Overseas
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2010
With new funds in the pipeline and a new administration at the helm, communities nationwide are looking for ways to align their strategies for development with the tone and tenor of Washington. In order to help counties better understand the new mechanisms for addressing their energy needs, Brian spoke to NACo’s Energy Subcommittee about the opportunities for clean energy activities in the 2009 American Recover and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). He outlined the main recipients of ARRA funding for energy efficiency (which include state energy offices and local governments), as well as how those funds will be allocated, how interested organizations should apply for those funds, and what activities are eligible for funding.
Executive VP of Programs and Development Brian Castelli traveled to Mexico City to present at EXPO INCYTAM 2008, where he offered energy efficiency solutions for Latin American cities burdened by the effects of pollution and global climate change.
Building America’s Green Economy: A Foundation of Energy Efficiency, A Future...Alliance To Save Energy
There are many opportunities to interlace energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) in policy and the marketplace. In her presentation, Kateri discussed the historical partnership of EE and RE, from their pivotal role in the energy legislation of the past decade, to their essential support of many clean energy policies and programs undertaken by state and local authorities, utility companies and businesses. Given the ‘green’ tenor of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the partnership between EE and RE will only grow stronger, making these two clean fuels the building blocks of a green economy.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Congress (But Were Afraid to Ask)Alliance To Save Energy
On October 8, Executive VP of Programs and Development Brian Castelli addressed attendants of the Plumbing Manufactures Institute at their 2008 Fall Meeting in Arlington, Va. His presentation Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Congress (But Were Afraid to Ask) gives a straight-forward analysis of the how’s and why’s of policymaking, particularly as they pertain to energy legislation. Castelli also offered a prescient energy policy outlook, and called attention to the interdependence of water and energy consumption.
Alliance President Kateri Callahan at the World Energy Engineering ConferenceAlliance To Save Energy
On October 1st Alliance President Kateri Callahan had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the World Energy Engineering Conference (WEEC) in Washington, DC. With the theme, “Visions for Sustainability and Climate Change”, the conference was attended by over 500 international energy industry professionals keen to learn more about carbon reduction and sustainable business practices. In my presentation, Callahan highlighted opportunities – many of them falling within the provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 – open to both the building and industrial sectors to lower carbon emissions in a cost-effective manner. Energy efficiency is integral to this process, and she shared with audience the myriad of ways that this – our quickest, cleanest and cheapest source of energy – can fuel the industrial and building sectors as they forge that path toward sustainability.
Leveraging Government Programs to Cut Costs and Green Your FacilityCrunchEnergy
Making your facility more energy efficient will save you money in utility bills - and help the environment too.
But making your building more energy efficient can require significant capital investment.
How can you get the funds to make the changes you need to - especially if you're required to conform to new efficiency standards? With so many technology vendors knocking on your doors peddling their new products, how can you make an informed decision on how to move forward with the smartest, most proven retrofit projects?
Get the answers - and learn about green jobs training programs - in this presentation from CrunchEnergy!
Speaking to participants of the Asia Pacific Research Center's Peer Review on Energy Efficiency, Castelli offered a status update on energy efficiency in the U.S., and the ways that energy efficiency programs are financed, monitored and measured there. After briefing the audience on the history of energy legislation in the U.S., Castelli introduced them to the energy efficiency provisions of the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Earth Day presentation by Alliance staff member Tom Simchak on his self-installed power meter (TED) and it's use in keeping track of energy use, even his wife’s hair dryer use!
Wireless Technology and its Role for Implementing Energy Efficiency and Deman...Alliance To Save Energy
Dr. Thomas Reddoch, Epri
On Friday, September 25th, Alliance to Save Energy hosted “Smart Manufacturing: Modernization to Marketplace,” in the Rayburn House Office Building. This briefing, moderated by the Alliance’s Vice President of Programs, Jeffery Harris, explored the merits of smart technologies—including sensors and wireless controls—in a modern manufacturing environment.
September 17, 2009 - Kateri Callahan provided opening remarks and served as Master of Ceremonies at the Alliance’s 17th annual Evening With the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Dinner.
Building America’s Green Economy: A Foundation of Energy Efficiency, A Future...Alliance To Save Energy
There are many opportunities to interlace energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) in policy and the marketplace. In her presentation, Kateri discussed the historical partnership of EE and RE, from their pivotal role in the energy legislation of the past decade, to their essential support of many clean energy policies and programs undertaken by state and local authorities, utility companies and businesses. Given the ‘green’ tenor of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the partnership between EE and RE will only grow stronger, making these two clean fuels the building blocks of a green economy.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Congress (But Were Afraid to Ask)Alliance To Save Energy
On October 8, Executive VP of Programs and Development Brian Castelli addressed attendants of the Plumbing Manufactures Institute at their 2008 Fall Meeting in Arlington, Va. His presentation Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Congress (But Were Afraid to Ask) gives a straight-forward analysis of the how’s and why’s of policymaking, particularly as they pertain to energy legislation. Castelli also offered a prescient energy policy outlook, and called attention to the interdependence of water and energy consumption.
Alliance President Kateri Callahan at the World Energy Engineering ConferenceAlliance To Save Energy
On October 1st Alliance President Kateri Callahan had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the World Energy Engineering Conference (WEEC) in Washington, DC. With the theme, “Visions for Sustainability and Climate Change”, the conference was attended by over 500 international energy industry professionals keen to learn more about carbon reduction and sustainable business practices. In my presentation, Callahan highlighted opportunities – many of them falling within the provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 – open to both the building and industrial sectors to lower carbon emissions in a cost-effective manner. Energy efficiency is integral to this process, and she shared with audience the myriad of ways that this – our quickest, cleanest and cheapest source of energy – can fuel the industrial and building sectors as they forge that path toward sustainability.
Leveraging Government Programs to Cut Costs and Green Your FacilityCrunchEnergy
Making your facility more energy efficient will save you money in utility bills - and help the environment too.
But making your building more energy efficient can require significant capital investment.
How can you get the funds to make the changes you need to - especially if you're required to conform to new efficiency standards? With so many technology vendors knocking on your doors peddling their new products, how can you make an informed decision on how to move forward with the smartest, most proven retrofit projects?
Get the answers - and learn about green jobs training programs - in this presentation from CrunchEnergy!
Speaking to participants of the Asia Pacific Research Center's Peer Review on Energy Efficiency, Castelli offered a status update on energy efficiency in the U.S., and the ways that energy efficiency programs are financed, monitored and measured there. After briefing the audience on the history of energy legislation in the U.S., Castelli introduced them to the energy efficiency provisions of the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Earth Day presentation by Alliance staff member Tom Simchak on his self-installed power meter (TED) and it's use in keeping track of energy use, even his wife’s hair dryer use!
Wireless Technology and its Role for Implementing Energy Efficiency and Deman...Alliance To Save Energy
Dr. Thomas Reddoch, Epri
On Friday, September 25th, Alliance to Save Energy hosted “Smart Manufacturing: Modernization to Marketplace,” in the Rayburn House Office Building. This briefing, moderated by the Alliance’s Vice President of Programs, Jeffery Harris, explored the merits of smart technologies—including sensors and wireless controls—in a modern manufacturing environment.
September 17, 2009 - Kateri Callahan provided opening remarks and served as Master of Ceremonies at the Alliance’s 17th annual Evening With the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Dinner.
On the Road to High Performance, Net-Zero Energy Buildings: Policy Outlook an...Alliance To Save Energy
At this conference the Alliance supported the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a principal sponsor of IGEBC2009, to organize its booth at the U.S. Pavilion of the Expo. Castelli's presentation during the U.S. Technology Seminar - an event jointly organized by DOE and the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service in Beijing - focused on the policies and practical steps that are needed to achieve net zero energy building goals in the U.S. Nils Peterman presented on the National Fenestration Ratings Council's Windows Collaborative Program in China, which focuses on adopting labeling standards for windows. In addition, Brian Castelli participated in the meeting with Vice Minister of Housing, Urban, and Rural Development Qui Baoxing, who stressed the need to accelerate the collaboration with the U.S. in energy efficency issues related to construction and water sectors.
Heavy Industries: Advancing American Manufacturing - Forest Products Industry...Alliance To Save Energy
Nov 17, 2009: Alliance to Save Energy Congressional briefing, "Heavy Industries: Advancing American Manufacturing," - A discussion by industry experts centering on the current and future prospects for energy efficiency in their four respective industries. All agreed on the great potential for energy efficiency projects but acknowledged the formidable barriers that inhibit investment.
Federal, State and Local Stimulus Dollars- Promoting Energy Efficiency Today ...Alliance To Save Energy
Presentation from the Alliance to Save Energy's 2010 Great Energy Efficiency Day, which took place on March 10, 2010 in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.
According to Harris, the energy-saving impacts of appliance standards are well understood. For almost 40 years, state and national standards have ushered major reductions in energy intensity for a variety of appliances – over 70 percent in the case of refrigerators.
Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption, and represent a huge GHG emissions reduction potential. A significant part of the emission savings can follow relatively quickly from identifying and implementing energy efficiency measures. Yet this is not always such a straightforward area for public and private action. How can we move faster from talking to acting, and unlock this enormous emissions savings potential?
On September 14, 2010, the Alliance’s Policy Summit entitled “From Power Plant to Plug & Beyond: Energy Efficiency Opportunities Across the Smart Grid,” assembled global leaders in Washington, DC for a discussion on the role energy efficiency must play in successfully creating a smart grid that reaches all end-use sectors.
Paul Hamilton, Schneider Electric: Lean and Clean: Equipping Modern Manufactu...Alliance To Save Energy
On Friday, March 19, Alliance staff and industry experts discussed energy efficiency's role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector. http://ase.org/content/article/detail/6517
U.S. Department of State, Office of International Information Programs Confer...Alliance To Save Energy
In his presentation, Castelli addresses The Role of Energy Efficiency in Energy Security and Climate Change. Taking into consideration the global energy concerns and the increasinly volatile geopolitical landscape, there is a great need to improve energy intensity across the world. Energy efficiency - which is at the nexus of economic objectives, energy security & foreign policy objectives, and environmental objectives - offers a great opportunity to achieve this. Castelli discussed the roles that the public and private sectors must play to sieze this potential in Russia and former Soviet Union countries. In this area of the world, he said, energy efficiency can significantly reduce consumer energy consumption, particularly in home heating.
USEA/USAID Global Energy Efficiency Workshop: Briefing on Energy Efficiency and DSM Programs Overseas
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2010
USEA/USAID Global Energy Efficiency Workshop: Briefing on Energy Efficiency and DSM Programs Overseas
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2010
The Giant Wakes and ROARS: Progress and Potential of Energy Efficiency Policy...Alliance To Save Energy
February 17, 2010 in Eilat, Israel
Callahan joined former New York governor George Pataki, Dr. Uzi Landau, Israeli Minister of National Infrastructures, Ambassador Richard Jones, Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, and Guido Bartels, General Manager of IBM and Chairman of GridWise Alliance, for a presentation and discussion centered around the theme “Energy Efficiency – The Quiet Giant.” Callahan focused her remarks on the progress and potential of energy efficiency in the U.S. and the role federal policy has played in “waking up” the quiet giant.
Energy Efficiency: Meeting the Challenge & Fueling A Better Built EnvironmentAlliance To Save Energy
More than 40 leaders in industry, finance, research, and policy convened at La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif., to discuss critical issues and opportunities for the HVAC&R industry, including climate change, energy efficiency, refrigerants and pending federal legislation.
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.
Alliance President Kateri Callahan provided opening remarks at the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. Kateri spoke about the theme of the General Forum on “The Future of Transit Business in a Green Economy”. APTA’s Annual meeting attracts over 2000 public transportation professionals from both the public and private sector. It is the premiere meeting point for APTA members to discuss ongoing trends that are affecting the public transportation industry.
Kateri Callahan joined leading experts from the Clean Energy Network and Apollo Alliance for an informative discussion on the current state of the American clean energy sector, the impacts of past and current policy initiatives, and challenges the sector will face in 2010 and beyond.
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.
Towards an Energy-Efficient Economy: Market Solutions, Policy and BarriersAlliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
February 17, 2010
Eilat- Eilot: International Renewable Energy Conference
Why isn’t the market driving cost-effective energy efficiency? Callahan joined a distinguished group of presenters (including Yael Cohen Paran, CEO of Israel Energy Forum) and Darrell Smith (president of the International Window Film Association) in a panel chaired by Ze’ev Gross, Israeli minsiter of National Infrastructures Resource Management to discuss existing barriers and possible solutions towards effectively penetrating the market with energy efficient technologies and practices.
Energy Efficiency Lifestyle Four: Major Ingredients. Presented by Kateri Callahan, President of the Alliance to Save Energy at the International Symposium on Climate Change in Tokyo, Japan on November 17, 2008
Energy-Efficient Buildings of Tomorrow: Built on a Policy Cornerstone Today Alliance To Save Energy
According to the Energy Information Administration, the carbon dioxide emissions of the U.S. building sector are almost equal to the total CO2 emissions of India and Japan combined.
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Sailing the Great Green Fleet: By Hon. Jackalyne Pfannenstiel, Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations & Environment, U.S. Department of the Navy
At the Associates Membership Meeting, Alliance Associates learned about all that the Alliance accomplished in 2010, and some of what we have planned for membership with the Alliance in 2011.
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Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
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Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
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Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
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Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
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Major cyber events in 2024
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Attacks on counties – USA
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Axis of attacks – Europe
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Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
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In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
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In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
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This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
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Building better applications for business users with SAP Fiori.
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• How to get started with SAP Fiori today
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• How SAP Build Code includes SAP Fiori tools and other generative artificial intelligence capabilities
• How SAP Fiori paves the way for using AI in SAP apps
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Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
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Energy Efficiency – Good for the World’s Economy; Good for the Nation’s Economy; Good for Yours!
1. Energy Efficiency – Good for the World’s Economy; Good for the Nation’s Economy; Good for Yours! Presentation by Kateri Callahan, President Charlotte Regional Partnership Investors Forum July 29, 2009
2. Overview A Few Words About the Alliance Why Energy Efficiency? Why Now? Policy: Tapping the Full Potential of Energy Efficiency Regional/State Leadership: Building Green Economies One by One Forecast for the Future: Energy Efficiency as the Foundation of a New, Green Economy
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4. Guided by a 37-Member, Elected Board of Directors
5. Led by Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR) and Jim Rogers, CEO of Duke Energy
11. Enormous Savings Energy Efficiency AVOIDING roughly 2.5 billion tons of CO2 annually Saving roughly$400 billion annually
12. Why Now? Energy Use is a Global Climate Issue Source: Energy Information Administration
13. 18 18 Other renewables Other renewables Biomass Biomass 16 16 Hydro Hydro 14 14 Nuclear Nuclear Gas Gas 12 12 Oil Oil 10 10 Coal Coal billion tonnes of oil equivalent billion tonnes of oil equivalent 8 8 6 6 4 4 2 2 0 0 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 Why Now? Growing Energy Demand is Unsustainable Global demand grows by more than half over the next quarter of a century, with coal use rising most in absolute terms
14. Why Now? U.S. Growth in Energy Use Poses a National Security Threat
16. Why Efficiency? Cheapest, Quickest, Cleanest…. Annual world-wide investment of $170 billion in energy efficiency through 2020 could: cut global growth in energy demand by ½! save $900 billion a year in avoided energy costs dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions Source: The McKinsey Global Institute
17. Why EE? Enormous Potential for Savings in ALL Sectors… Source: McKinsey Global Institute
19. EE: Enormous Potential for Regional Job Growth… The same study reveals that cost-effective energy policies can positively impact the larger Appalachia economy, creating 77,378 jobs regionally.
20. The Challenge? Market Distortions Principal Agent or “Split Incentives” Home/Commercial builder versus buyer Landlord versus tenant Utility versus customer Transaction Costs Lack of information on life-cycle cost for products and/or paybacks for upgrades Lack of Investment in RD&D and EE Programs
21. How Do We Unlock the Potential of Energy Efficiency?
22. Five Tenants of Sound EE Public Policy Research, development and deployment (RD&D) Education and outreach Incentives and Financing Mechanisms Standards & Codes Government “Leadership by Example”
23. A Big Year for Energy Efficiency in Public Policy October 08 January 09 2008/2009 June July May May May Obama’s election platform American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA, or Stimulus Bill) President’s Fiscal Year 2010 budget NEW! American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) Ongoing appropriations in House and Senate climate & energy bills President’s new CAFÉ standards House PASSES ACES (6/26) DOE: new lighting standards
45. Core Energy FundingObligation & Spending to date SEP Appropriated: $3.1 billion Obligated: $301.6 million Spent: $9.4 million EECBG Appropriated: $3.2 billion Obligated: $0 WAP Appropriated: $5 billion Obligated: $553.4 million Spent: $8.3 million Green Jobs Appropriated: $500 million Obligated: $0 Smart Grid Investment Grant Program Appropriated: $4.5 billion Obligated: $0 Smart Grid Demonstration Projects Appropriated: $615 million Awarded: $4.7 million Spent: $0 HUD’s EE Public Housing Capital Funds Appropriated: $4 billion Awarded: $0 HUD’s Green Retrofit Program Appropriated $250 million Obligated: $0 $890 million of $18 billion awarded (.5%)
46. ARRA Funding for EE North Carolina: State Energy Program (SEP) Appropriated: $76 million Awarded: $30.4 million (June 25) Weatherization Assistance Appropriated: $132 million Obligated: $53 million (June 18th) Weatherization goal: 23,500 homes Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants* Appropriated: $ 58 million South Carolina State Energy Program (SEP) Appropriated: $51 million Awarded: $20.2 million (June 25) Weatherization Assistance Appropriated: $59 million Obligated: $24 million (June 18th) Weatherization Goal: 6,500 homes Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants* Appropriated: $ 31 million
47. State Energy Program Plans Updated regularly on our stimulus resources page: www.ase.org/stimulusresources
48. Uses of Funds:State Energy Programs Plans North Carolina: Support small business and industry through energy savings ($11.5 million) Grow North Carolina’s green workforce- ($8.85 million) Foster renewable energy technology and resource innovation ($13.5 million) Improve energy efficiency in local and state government ($9.5 million) Promote residential energy efficiency and renewable energy ($10 million) Create an Energy Investment Revolving Loan Fund ($18 million) South Carolina: Improve energy efficiency in Public Institutions ($40 million) Create South Carolina Energy Efficiency Training Center Collaborative ($.9 million) Establish Small Business/Utility Partnership for Energy Efficiency Equipment ($50 thousand) Improve energy efficiency in Low-Income Manufactured Housing ($3 million) Establish Carolina Clean Green Investment Incentives ($3 million) Establish Competitive Renewable Energy Grants Program ($3 million)
49. Oversight and Advocacy Immense problems of implementation size and complexity; challenge of administration within limited time frame; political appointees not in place; demands on career appointees Credibility of future energy efficiency initiatives depends on competent and effective implementation Problem of EM & V: How do we measure savings? Continuity of Programs: What happens when the funding goes away?
50. A Word on Federal Tax Incentives New Homes Builder tax credit - up to $2,000 if 50% more efficient compared to 2004 IECCC code; $1,000 for a home that saves 30% or qualifies for the Energy Star Homes Program. (Through 2009) Existing Homes Homeowner tax credit – 30% of cost of installing building envelope components; capped at $1,500 (Through 2010) Commercial Buildings Deduction up to $1.80/sq.ft. for buildings designed to use 50% less energy than ASHRAE-90.1-2001 (Through 2013) Combined Heat and Power property – 10% investment tax credit, applicable to only the first 15MW of CHP property (Through 2016) Solar Energy Systems- 30% tax credit of the cost of the system (Through 2016) Small Wind Systems- 30% of total cost for owners of small wind systems with 100 (kW) of capacity and less (Through 2016) Geothermal Heat Pumps- Investment tax credit of 10% of installed cost or a grant in lieu of the credit worth 10% (Through 2010) Public Buildings:Assignable deduction!
51. Next Up? Energy and Climate Legislation In the House ACES (The American Clean Energy and Security Act, or Waxman-Markey) Status: Narrowly passed the House on June 26th by a vote of 219 to 212. In the Senate ACELA (The American Clean Energy Leadership Act) Scope: Energy Only Status: Approved by Energy Committee on June 27th
52. ACES:Cap is the crown jewel 85% of US GHG emissions covered Could be higher Covered emissions reduced 83% in 2050 Defend and protect the cap!
53. ACES: Goals for Energy Efficiency Policies will no longer save more energy. Instead they will— Reduce cost of meeting carbon cap by Addressing market barriers, especially among energy end-users
54. ACES: EE Programs Complementary EE policies Codes, standards, building labeling, electric efficiency resource standards; authorizations; financing mechanisms Complementary Programs EE in WM is 3-6% of allowance value $81 to $167b over 2012-2050 12.5% of allowance value could get Allowance prices 10% lower Electric, nat gas and petrol prices 1-3% lower Electric and natural gas demand 3-7% lower according to EPA analysis April 20
55. Climate Outlook in Senate Senate EPW to release draft in September At least six other committees have jurisdiction over climate legislation; Senator Reid has asked these Committees to conclude deliberations by Sept. 18 Majority Leader Reid wants to bring comprehensive bill to the floor in the fall; we are hearing October for floor action Opponents/Proponents in “Pitched Battle”
56. ACES: Where the Votes Are States with majority of votes in the delegation for the Waxman-Markey bill are in green; states with majority opposing W/M are in red
68. Unleashing the Power of Charlotte: Suggestions for Success National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency EEI, NARUC, EPA, DOE… EPA Clean Energy-Environment Guide to Action DOE, NARUC, NASEO, ASE, RAP State Energy Efficiency Policies: a Series of Briefs, pub. by the Alliance Western Governors Association Energy Efficiency Task Force Report
69. EE Global 2010Monday, May 10 to Wednesday, May 12, 2010Washington DC Convention Center, Washington DC EE Global 2010, will serve as the “Davos” of the energy efficiency community, drawing over 600 leaders from government, industry, NGOs, and media from 40+ countries together to share best practices and policies for global implementation of energy efficiency. With over 80% of 2009 participants self-identifying as executive or management-level, participation in EE Global will provide access to energy efficiency’s most notable leaders and decision makers.
70. Final Words… “Our greatest national energy resource is the energy we currently waste.” Former Energy Secretary Spence Abraham
71. Thank you! For More Information…. Kateri Callahan President Alliance to Save Energy 1850 M Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 kcallahan@ase.org www.ase.org 202.857.0666
Editor's Notes
Example: Appalachia Region (area covered includes NC and 1/5 SC)A study by Alliance sister organization, the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, for the Appalachian Regional Commission shows that a bold energy efficiencyinitiative could cutconsumption by 11 percent to 8.2 quadsin 2020 and by 24 percent to 7.7 quads in2030.Energy Efficiency in Appalachia: How Much is Available, at What Cost, a
Total Stimulus Funding for SEP, WAP, EECBG:NC: $266 millionSC: $139 million State Energy ProgramNorth Carolina – Awarded $30.4 million on June 25th (Appropriated $76 million)South Carolina – Awarded $20.2 million on June 24th (Appropriated $51 million) Weatherization Assistance ProgramNorth Carolina – Awarded $53 million on June 18th (Appropriated $132 million)South Carolina – Awarded $24 million on June 19th (Appropriated $59 million) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block GrantsEECBG funding is divided between state controlled funds (for the smallest municipalities) and local government funds. Only the State-controlled funds have been awarded. Local and country government applications are due August 10th. I couldn’t find information on the state-controlled portion for either of these states. Presumably, they have been awarded but I’m be sure.North Carolina - ??? (Appropriated $58 million)South Carolina - ??? (Appropriated $31 million)
South Carolina:Public Institution Energy Improvements: $40,000,000Issue grants and no-interest loans to public institutions for energy efficiency projectsReduce energy use by 1% per year for five years, with a goal of 20% reduction by 2020South Carolina Energy Efficiency Training Center Collaborative: $910,000Increase amount of energy-related training provided to the labor force of the stateSmall Business/Utility Partnership for Energy Efficiency Equipment: $50,000Ensure small business participation in market transformation accelerated by the ARRALow-Income Manufactured Housing Retrofit & Evaluation: $3,040,000Assess the efficacy of various energy conservation retrofits for low-income residents of manufactured housingWorks with South Carolina’s WAP, Technical College System, Department of Commerce Workforce Program, and the Central Electric Cooperative of South CarolinaGoals:Weatherize 200 homesProvide efficient roof retrofits on 200 homesRetrofit 200 homes with efficient heat pumps and install ENERGYSTAR appliance upgrades in 200 homesSophisticated power monitors installed in 400 homes to assess the energy efficiency value in residencesSouth Carolina Clean Green Investment Incentives $3,000,000Assist new or expanding industrial or commercial businesses which are creating new jobs and providing additional capital investment in the state. Encourages manufacturers of energy efficiency and renewable energy products to locate in South Carolina and helps such existing industries remain in the state and/or expand.Competitive Renewable Energy Grants Program $3,000,000Encourage the development of renewable energy in the state, with preference going to NPOs which are not eligible for funding through other stimulus programs.Applicants expected to show a minimum return on investment of 2.5 to
South Carolina:Public Institution Energy Improvements: $40,000,000Issue grants and no-interest loans to public institutions for energy efficiency projectsReduce energy use by 1% per year for five years, with a goal of 20% reduction by 2020South Carolina Energy Efficiency Training Center Collaborative: $910,000Increase amount of energy-related training provided to the labor force of the stateSmall Business/Utility Partnership for Energy Efficiency Equipment: $50,000Ensure small business participation in market transformation accelerated by the ARRALow-Income Manufactured Housing Retrofit & Evaluation: $3,040,000Assess the efficacy of various energy conservation retrofits for low-income residents of manufactured housingWorks with South Carolina’s WAP, Technical College System, Department of Commerce Workforce Program, and the Central Electric Cooperative of South CarolinaGoals:Weatherize 200 homesProvide efficient roof retrofits on 200 homesRetrofit 200 homes with efficient heat pumps and install ENERGYSTAR appliance upgrades in 200 homesSophisticated power monitors installed in 400 homes to assess the energy efficiency value in residencesSouth Carolina Clean Green Investment Incentives $3,000,000Assist new or expanding industrial or commercial businesses which are creating new jobs and providing additional capital investment in the state. Encourages manufacturers of energy efficiency and renewable energy products to locate in South Carolina and helps such existing industries remain in the state and/or expand.Competitive Renewable Energy Grants Program $3,000,000Encourage the development of renewable energy in the state, with preference going to NPOs which are not eligible for funding through other stimulus programs.North Carolina:Six focus areas for Recovery Act Funding:(from presentation of Larry Shirley, Director of State Energy Office, June 4, 2009)Support small business and industry through energy savings ($11.5 million)Identify and implement energy saving measures in small business and industryTarget “Main Street” communitiesCommercial renewable energy system grantsNonprofit energy management programGrow North Carolina’s green workforce- ($8.85 million)Continuing education for building code inspectorsWorkforce Development Initiative: Renewable energy, energy efficiency and alternative fuels, technology training, using community colleges, the UNC system, high school and early college programsFoster renewable energy technology and resource innovation ($13.5 million)Alternative fuels and biofuels development ($3.5 million): Partner with the NC Biofuels center and others to award competitive grants for promising biofuels and alternative fuels projectsNC Green Business Fund ($10 million): Competitive grants for innovative energy projectsImprove energy efficiency in local and state government ($9.5 million)Develop energy assessments and strategic energy plansIdentify new projects: 270 energy projects at state agencies, universities and community colleges can be deployed immediatelySeek more proposals from public schools, local governments, and state agenciesPromote residential energy efficiency and renewable energy ($10 million)Promote energy efficiency in new affordable housing ($3 million): “Energy Star” manufactured homes, new affordable housing unitsEnergy Audits and implementation for existing homes ($7 million): matching funds and other incentives to owners of existing homes for energy audits and implementation of efficiency and renewable energy measuresCreate an Energy Investment Revolving Loan Fund ($18 million)Low and/or no interest loans to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projectsEligible parties include small businesses, industry, non-profits, local government, public schools, community colleges, and state agencies and universitiesUp to $1 million with terms up to 20 years