Governor Murphy, through Executive Order 28, has set New Jersey on the path toward transitioning to 100% clean energy by 2050.
In June, the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) issued a draft of an updated Energy Master Plan (EMP) that encompasses a dramatically broader scope than previous EMPs, and features a series of seven strategies that will guide the state to address the imminent threat of climate change and to reach Governor Murphy’s 100 percent clean energy goal.
This timely webinar features experts who will provide an overview of the EMP draft, and how it has the potential to result in significant economic benefits, including the creation of new jobs, industries and workforce development opportunities for the state’s residents and business community.
The NJ BPU is accepting comments on the EMP draft until September 16th. Please join us so that you can add your voice with others in the sustainable business community to help make the EMP a strong and effective roadmap to creating a clean energy economy.
Making the Shift to a Clean Energy Economy in New YorkJeremy Cherson
A Presentation by Jennifer Metzger, Co-Director of Citizens for Local Power. Learn more at www.citizensforlocalpower.com.
Presentation made on April 2nd, 2016.
This document summarizes the key findings of a McKinsey & Company report on unlocking energy efficiency in the US economy. The main points are:
1) The US could reduce annual energy consumption by 23% from projected 2020 levels through cost-effective energy efficiency measures, saving over 9 quadrillion BTUs and $1.2 trillion.
2) Significant barriers have prevented the full realization of this potential. Overcoming these barriers will require a comprehensive, innovative national strategy.
3) Five elements are needed for an effective national strategy: recognizing efficiency as a resource; launching proven and piloted approaches at national and regional levels; identifying funding; improving alignment among stakeholders; and fostering innovation.
The first quarter of 2009 has ushered in a new era for the alternate energy market in the US. This has resulted in a visible increase in interest on alternate energy technologies. Most would think the attention to alternate energy has come just in time, especially with the rise in fossil fuel prices, stringent environmental regulations, and significant changes in preferences among consumers.
The document discusses the potential for solar and wind energy to power the future of the Philippines. It notes that a single wind turbine can power 600 homes and that solar power is the most abundant energy source on Earth. It outlines the Philippines' goals of reaching 3 GW of solar capacity by 2022 and challenges such as high upfront costs. However, incentives like tax breaks and priority grid access could help overcome challenges to the renewable transition.
The document summarizes initiatives several MGM Resorts International properties have undertaken to increase energy efficiency and sustainability, such as installing variable frequency drives, improving lighting efficiency, increasing recycling rates, and implementing renewable energy projects. These projects have resulted in annual savings of over $5 million and 50 million kWh of energy across MGM properties.
Building Energy Efficiency Into Energy EquationIJERDJOURNAL
The document discusses building energy efficiency into the energy production process. It notes that most energy is lost during conversion from raw materials to final energy use. Improving efficiency at all stages of energy production from generation to transmission to end use can significantly reduce energy losses and environmental impacts. Specific strategies discussed include improving generator efficiency, reducing transmission and distribution losses through higher voltage lines and equipment upgrades, and increasing industrial motor and building efficiency through technologies like variable speed drives. The benefits of improved efficiency are lower energy costs, reduced carbon emissions, and increased sustainability and energy security.
The document discusses the transition to renewable energy in Australia. It notes that the Clean Energy Council aims to transform Australia's energy system through policy advocacy, industry standards, and member services. Currently, electricity generation relies heavily on carbon-intensive fossil fuels and aging infrastructure. However, the costs of renewable energy are decreasing rapidly. To unlock renewable energy's potential, the document calls for improved energy efficiency, long-term emissions reduction targets, an increased and extended renewable energy target, and market reforms to support the clean energy transition.
The document discusses Britain's changing energy landscape and options for securing future energy supplies. It provides perspectives from industry on the following key points:
1) The energy industry views a mix of energy sources like nuclear, gas, and renewables as the best approach for long-term energy security.
2) While the Electricity Market Reform program is workable, the energy landscape is changing rapidly so long-term commitments may not be wise.
3) The government should do more to encourage demand-side initiatives and value flexibility from large customers in managing energy use.
Making the Shift to a Clean Energy Economy in New YorkJeremy Cherson
A Presentation by Jennifer Metzger, Co-Director of Citizens for Local Power. Learn more at www.citizensforlocalpower.com.
Presentation made on April 2nd, 2016.
This document summarizes the key findings of a McKinsey & Company report on unlocking energy efficiency in the US economy. The main points are:
1) The US could reduce annual energy consumption by 23% from projected 2020 levels through cost-effective energy efficiency measures, saving over 9 quadrillion BTUs and $1.2 trillion.
2) Significant barriers have prevented the full realization of this potential. Overcoming these barriers will require a comprehensive, innovative national strategy.
3) Five elements are needed for an effective national strategy: recognizing efficiency as a resource; launching proven and piloted approaches at national and regional levels; identifying funding; improving alignment among stakeholders; and fostering innovation.
The first quarter of 2009 has ushered in a new era for the alternate energy market in the US. This has resulted in a visible increase in interest on alternate energy technologies. Most would think the attention to alternate energy has come just in time, especially with the rise in fossil fuel prices, stringent environmental regulations, and significant changes in preferences among consumers.
The document discusses the potential for solar and wind energy to power the future of the Philippines. It notes that a single wind turbine can power 600 homes and that solar power is the most abundant energy source on Earth. It outlines the Philippines' goals of reaching 3 GW of solar capacity by 2022 and challenges such as high upfront costs. However, incentives like tax breaks and priority grid access could help overcome challenges to the renewable transition.
The document summarizes initiatives several MGM Resorts International properties have undertaken to increase energy efficiency and sustainability, such as installing variable frequency drives, improving lighting efficiency, increasing recycling rates, and implementing renewable energy projects. These projects have resulted in annual savings of over $5 million and 50 million kWh of energy across MGM properties.
Building Energy Efficiency Into Energy EquationIJERDJOURNAL
The document discusses building energy efficiency into the energy production process. It notes that most energy is lost during conversion from raw materials to final energy use. Improving efficiency at all stages of energy production from generation to transmission to end use can significantly reduce energy losses and environmental impacts. Specific strategies discussed include improving generator efficiency, reducing transmission and distribution losses through higher voltage lines and equipment upgrades, and increasing industrial motor and building efficiency through technologies like variable speed drives. The benefits of improved efficiency are lower energy costs, reduced carbon emissions, and increased sustainability and energy security.
The document discusses the transition to renewable energy in Australia. It notes that the Clean Energy Council aims to transform Australia's energy system through policy advocacy, industry standards, and member services. Currently, electricity generation relies heavily on carbon-intensive fossil fuels and aging infrastructure. However, the costs of renewable energy are decreasing rapidly. To unlock renewable energy's potential, the document calls for improved energy efficiency, long-term emissions reduction targets, an increased and extended renewable energy target, and market reforms to support the clean energy transition.
The document discusses Britain's changing energy landscape and options for securing future energy supplies. It provides perspectives from industry on the following key points:
1) The energy industry views a mix of energy sources like nuclear, gas, and renewables as the best approach for long-term energy security.
2) While the Electricity Market Reform program is workable, the energy landscape is changing rapidly so long-term commitments may not be wise.
3) The government should do more to encourage demand-side initiatives and value flexibility from large customers in managing energy use.
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)
This deck provides an overview of renewable energy options for large utility customers in the US, as presented at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners conference in 2019.
Presented by Heidi Bishop Ratz and Lori Bird, on behalf of the Special Clean Power Council (CPC). The CPC was established as a two-year effort between select U.S. electric utilities covering 33 states and their large-scale corporate customers to drive innovation in the decarbonization of the utility sector. Members work collaboratively on mutually beneficial solutions that can be embraced by state regulators and policymakers. From these efforts, the CPC has focused on identifying regional best practices for simplifying access to low-cost, clean energy options while conveying overall grid benefits, including alignment on utility asset planning.
This presentation gives an overview on how our current unsustainable energy supply systems can be transformed to sustainable energy systems? There is a special focus on the challenges for developing countries. The findings are based on the book from Peter Hennicke & Susanne Bodach "Energierevolution - Effizienzsteigerung und erneuerbare Energien als neue globale Herausforderungen" (Oekon Verlag 2010).
Presentation held on World Environment Day 2010 (2010-06-06) in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Study about Germany’s efforts to implement the energy transition is summarized in the book “Energy Transition in Nutshell: 8 Q & A on the German Energy Transition and Its Relevance for Indonesia”
A Strategy for American Innovation: Appendix C: Catalyze Breakthroughs for Na...Obama White House
The document outlines initiatives to catalyze breakthroughs in clean energy and other national priorities. It discusses plans to double renewable energy production by 2012 through tax incentives and grants. It proposes a Clean Energy Standard to increase the share of electricity from clean sources to 80% by 2035 by providing credits for renewable, nuclear, and cleaner fossil fuel sources. It also describes Energy Innovation Hubs and ARPA-E grants awarded by DOE to support transformational energy technologies through collaborative research.
The document discusses energy transitions on a global scale. It defines energy transitions as shifts from one dominant energy source to another that typically take decades to occur across countries. While governments are driving transitions to meet climate goals, there is no single global transition but rather many national transitions due to differing resources and goals. Key challenges of transitions include reducing fossil fuel use, increasing renewable electricity and electrifying other sectors like transport and industry in a cost-effective way while ensuring grid reliability. Opportunities exist for distributed renewable resources and new digital technologies to empower individual citizens and communities in transitions.
Connected and Sustainable Energy WhitepaperShane Mitchell
Cities around the world are realizing that energy consumed by buildings and homes is the leading cause of global-warming emissions. This paper presents an overview of emerging solutions for city leaders to reduce electricity consumption, produce greener energy with lower carbon emissions, and improve the reliability of the electric grid.
This document discusses the opportunity for investing in renewable energy, particularly solar power, in Bahrain. Global investment in renewable energy has been rising, especially in solar power, which saw a 61% increase in installed capacity in 2012. The Middle East and North Africa region has also seen investment in renewables increase rapidly in recent years. Bahrain receives high levels of solar radiation, supporting the development of solar power projects. The government of Bahrain has announced plans to incorporate small solar and wind plants, recognizing the potential of alternative energy sources. The document analyzes the key factors for successful renewable energy projects.
Energy efficiency has become a major energy resource in the United States, reducing energy use and costs. Through policies and programs since 1990, energy efficiency is now the third largest electricity resource in the US, greater than nuclear power. If energy efficiency continued to be supported and expanded, it could become the largest electricity resource by 2030, providing one-third of total generation and avoiding the need for capacity from hundreds of additional power plants. Energy efficiency investments have saved customers and the environment billions while creating jobs and advancing technologies.
The global financial crisis has significantly impacted the global economy and energy markets in the short term. However, long term energy challenges related to energy security, sustainability, and alleviating energy poverty remain top priorities. Climate change impacts are also occurring faster than predicted due to continued growth in greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels. Achieving long term climate change and energy security goals will require transitioning to more sustainable energy systems through international cooperation and flexible, intelligent infrastructure.
Unlocking New Value Streams With Renewable Hybrids in MENATAndrsIsaza
Renewable Hybrids unlock new revenue and value streams for all stakeholders in the energy ecosystem, from developers to EPCs, O&M Contractors to Suppliers, and TSOs to policy makers. Hybrid renewable energy is a highly local form of power generation, this requires that each opportunity needs a tailored approach and an analysis of the local electricity landscape and regulation maximize the value streams.
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.
2011 National Energy Policy Recommendations IEEE-USAJohn Ragan
The document provides recommendations for a national energy policy from IEEE-USA. It recommends increasing energy efficiency, transforming transportation through electrification and alternative fuels, greening the electric power supply through renewables, nuclear, and carbon capture, and building a stronger and smarter electrical infrastructure through a smart grid, transmission expansion, and large-scale electricity storage.
This document summarizes an article about India's energy policy and the need to promote renewable energy sources. It discusses how India has vast renewable energy resources and the government has implemented various policies and incentives to promote greater renewable energy deployment. The key challenges are India's limited fossil fuel reserves, high fuel transportation costs, aging conventional power plants, need to rationalize power tariffs, and reduce transmission and distribution losses in the power sector. The government is aiming to source 10% of additional grid power from renewable sources by 2012 to help address these challenges in a sustainable manner.
Ministry of Energy - Building a Green Economy for Ontario:The Green Energy A...MaRS Discovery District
The vision of Masdar City (the world’s first zero-carbon city to be created before 2020) was shared by the Masdar City team at a September 16, 2009, business-to-business seminar held at MaRS.
The seminar attracted nearly 70 cleantech suppliers, green technology leaders, government policy makers and sector funders. This presentation is from the Ontario Ministry of Energy: "Building a Green Economy for Ontario:The Green Energy Act", created for this seminar.
1. Energy development in Indonesia is characterized by high reliance on fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas that account for over 90% of the country's energy supply. 2. There is a strong link between energy development and air pollution in Indonesia. The burning of fossil fuels is a major contributor to air pollutants like PM10 and PM2.5, resulting in over 45,000 premature deaths annually from diseases associated with air pollution. 3. The best energy scenario to reduce air pollution impact is one with higher renewable energy sources accounting for 23% of the energy mix by 2025, compared to the current 8%, along with reductions in coal and oil usage.
Leading policy, industry and technical experts to discuss the production of renewable natural gas for vehicle fuel and its role as a climate change strategy in the United States.
Learn more at https://www.wri.org/events/2018/04/webinar-powering-vehicles-waste-renewable-natural-gas
Join the conversation: #RenewableNaturalGas or #Biomethane
Unlocking Energy Efficiency in Emerging Markets, Demostenes Barbosa da SilvaAlliance To Save Energy
On December 14, 2009, the Alliance to Save Energy and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) held a side event at the COP15 climate conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, entitled, "Paradox to Paradigm: The Role of Energy Efficiency in Creating Low Carbon Economies."
Unlocking Energy Efficiency In The Us EconomyBreaking news
This document summarizes the key findings of a McKinsey & Company report on unlocking energy efficiency in the US economy. The main points are:
1) The US could reduce annual energy consumption by 23% from projected 2020 levels through energy efficiency, saving over 9 quadrillion BTUs and $1.2 trillion. However, significant barriers have prevented full realization of this potential.
2) Barriers exist at multiple levels and must be addressed through a comprehensive national strategy. Capturing the full efficiency opportunity requires overcoming barriers for individual measures as well as coordinating actors across many sectors.
3) Five elements are needed for an effective national strategy: recognizing efficiency as a critical energy resource; launching proven and
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)
This deck provides an overview of renewable energy options for large utility customers in the US, as presented at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners conference in 2019.
Presented by Heidi Bishop Ratz and Lori Bird, on behalf of the Special Clean Power Council (CPC). The CPC was established as a two-year effort between select U.S. electric utilities covering 33 states and their large-scale corporate customers to drive innovation in the decarbonization of the utility sector. Members work collaboratively on mutually beneficial solutions that can be embraced by state regulators and policymakers. From these efforts, the CPC has focused on identifying regional best practices for simplifying access to low-cost, clean energy options while conveying overall grid benefits, including alignment on utility asset planning.
This presentation gives an overview on how our current unsustainable energy supply systems can be transformed to sustainable energy systems? There is a special focus on the challenges for developing countries. The findings are based on the book from Peter Hennicke & Susanne Bodach "Energierevolution - Effizienzsteigerung und erneuerbare Energien als neue globale Herausforderungen" (Oekon Verlag 2010).
Presentation held on World Environment Day 2010 (2010-06-06) in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Study about Germany’s efforts to implement the energy transition is summarized in the book “Energy Transition in Nutshell: 8 Q & A on the German Energy Transition and Its Relevance for Indonesia”
A Strategy for American Innovation: Appendix C: Catalyze Breakthroughs for Na...Obama White House
The document outlines initiatives to catalyze breakthroughs in clean energy and other national priorities. It discusses plans to double renewable energy production by 2012 through tax incentives and grants. It proposes a Clean Energy Standard to increase the share of electricity from clean sources to 80% by 2035 by providing credits for renewable, nuclear, and cleaner fossil fuel sources. It also describes Energy Innovation Hubs and ARPA-E grants awarded by DOE to support transformational energy technologies through collaborative research.
The document discusses energy transitions on a global scale. It defines energy transitions as shifts from one dominant energy source to another that typically take decades to occur across countries. While governments are driving transitions to meet climate goals, there is no single global transition but rather many national transitions due to differing resources and goals. Key challenges of transitions include reducing fossil fuel use, increasing renewable electricity and electrifying other sectors like transport and industry in a cost-effective way while ensuring grid reliability. Opportunities exist for distributed renewable resources and new digital technologies to empower individual citizens and communities in transitions.
Connected and Sustainable Energy WhitepaperShane Mitchell
Cities around the world are realizing that energy consumed by buildings and homes is the leading cause of global-warming emissions. This paper presents an overview of emerging solutions for city leaders to reduce electricity consumption, produce greener energy with lower carbon emissions, and improve the reliability of the electric grid.
This document discusses the opportunity for investing in renewable energy, particularly solar power, in Bahrain. Global investment in renewable energy has been rising, especially in solar power, which saw a 61% increase in installed capacity in 2012. The Middle East and North Africa region has also seen investment in renewables increase rapidly in recent years. Bahrain receives high levels of solar radiation, supporting the development of solar power projects. The government of Bahrain has announced plans to incorporate small solar and wind plants, recognizing the potential of alternative energy sources. The document analyzes the key factors for successful renewable energy projects.
Energy efficiency has become a major energy resource in the United States, reducing energy use and costs. Through policies and programs since 1990, energy efficiency is now the third largest electricity resource in the US, greater than nuclear power. If energy efficiency continued to be supported and expanded, it could become the largest electricity resource by 2030, providing one-third of total generation and avoiding the need for capacity from hundreds of additional power plants. Energy efficiency investments have saved customers and the environment billions while creating jobs and advancing technologies.
The global financial crisis has significantly impacted the global economy and energy markets in the short term. However, long term energy challenges related to energy security, sustainability, and alleviating energy poverty remain top priorities. Climate change impacts are also occurring faster than predicted due to continued growth in greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels. Achieving long term climate change and energy security goals will require transitioning to more sustainable energy systems through international cooperation and flexible, intelligent infrastructure.
Unlocking New Value Streams With Renewable Hybrids in MENATAndrsIsaza
Renewable Hybrids unlock new revenue and value streams for all stakeholders in the energy ecosystem, from developers to EPCs, O&M Contractors to Suppliers, and TSOs to policy makers. Hybrid renewable energy is a highly local form of power generation, this requires that each opportunity needs a tailored approach and an analysis of the local electricity landscape and regulation maximize the value streams.
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.
2011 National Energy Policy Recommendations IEEE-USAJohn Ragan
The document provides recommendations for a national energy policy from IEEE-USA. It recommends increasing energy efficiency, transforming transportation through electrification and alternative fuels, greening the electric power supply through renewables, nuclear, and carbon capture, and building a stronger and smarter electrical infrastructure through a smart grid, transmission expansion, and large-scale electricity storage.
This document summarizes an article about India's energy policy and the need to promote renewable energy sources. It discusses how India has vast renewable energy resources and the government has implemented various policies and incentives to promote greater renewable energy deployment. The key challenges are India's limited fossil fuel reserves, high fuel transportation costs, aging conventional power plants, need to rationalize power tariffs, and reduce transmission and distribution losses in the power sector. The government is aiming to source 10% of additional grid power from renewable sources by 2012 to help address these challenges in a sustainable manner.
Ministry of Energy - Building a Green Economy for Ontario:The Green Energy A...MaRS Discovery District
The vision of Masdar City (the world’s first zero-carbon city to be created before 2020) was shared by the Masdar City team at a September 16, 2009, business-to-business seminar held at MaRS.
The seminar attracted nearly 70 cleantech suppliers, green technology leaders, government policy makers and sector funders. This presentation is from the Ontario Ministry of Energy: "Building a Green Economy for Ontario:The Green Energy Act", created for this seminar.
1. Energy development in Indonesia is characterized by high reliance on fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas that account for over 90% of the country's energy supply. 2. There is a strong link between energy development and air pollution in Indonesia. The burning of fossil fuels is a major contributor to air pollutants like PM10 and PM2.5, resulting in over 45,000 premature deaths annually from diseases associated with air pollution. 3. The best energy scenario to reduce air pollution impact is one with higher renewable energy sources accounting for 23% of the energy mix by 2025, compared to the current 8%, along with reductions in coal and oil usage.
Leading policy, industry and technical experts to discuss the production of renewable natural gas for vehicle fuel and its role as a climate change strategy in the United States.
Learn more at https://www.wri.org/events/2018/04/webinar-powering-vehicles-waste-renewable-natural-gas
Join the conversation: #RenewableNaturalGas or #Biomethane
Unlocking Energy Efficiency in Emerging Markets, Demostenes Barbosa da SilvaAlliance To Save Energy
On December 14, 2009, the Alliance to Save Energy and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) held a side event at the COP15 climate conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, entitled, "Paradox to Paradigm: The Role of Energy Efficiency in Creating Low Carbon Economies."
Unlocking Energy Efficiency In The Us EconomyBreaking news
This document summarizes the key findings of a McKinsey & Company report on unlocking energy efficiency in the US economy. The main points are:
1) The US could reduce annual energy consumption by 23% from projected 2020 levels through energy efficiency, saving over 9 quadrillion BTUs and $1.2 trillion. However, significant barriers have prevented full realization of this potential.
2) Barriers exist at multiple levels and must be addressed through a comprehensive national strategy. Capturing the full efficiency opportunity requires overcoming barriers for individual measures as well as coordinating actors across many sectors.
3) Five elements are needed for an effective national strategy: recognizing efficiency as a critical energy resource; launching proven and
The document discusses the benefits of pursuing energy efficiency as a utility system resource and local economic development strategy for municipal utilities. It argues that energy efficiency is much cheaper than producing new energy and provides examples where efficiency programs have saved significant amounts of energy equivalent to large power plants. The document also highlights Burlington Electric Department as an excellent municipal utility example that has achieved substantial energy savings through long-term energy efficiency investments and programs.
Energy Efficiency Workshop - Powering SydneyTransGrid AU
The workshop held on 25 September 2014 brought together a range of organisations and experts to explore energy efficiency as a possible initiative to form part of the solution for the Powering Sydney’s Future Project.
This document discusses energy efficiency programs in the Tennessee Valley region. It provides details on:
1) The value of energy efficiency programs in reducing costs across the TVA system and keeping customer bills low.
2) Examples of successful energy efficiency projects in the industrial sector that have significantly reduced energy usage and costs for companies.
3) Benchmarks showing TVA's energy efficiency programs are among the top quartile nationally in energy savings achieved and costs.
Forward-looking cities, companies and institutions have begun to embrace 24/7 carbon-free energy procurement—tracking their energy load temporally, shifting their demand, and purchasing carbon-free energy on an hourly basis to match their usage.
This slide deck provides an introduction to the idea of hourly matching and 24/7 carbon-free energy procurement. It addresses questions such as: What is 24/7 carbon-free energy? Why should a city, company, or other institution pursue it? And how can your jurisdiction begin to explore it?
The document discusses the concept of energy productivity and argues that it is a better framework than energy efficiency for policymakers. Energy productivity focuses on obtaining greater economic output from each unit of energy consumed. It helps align environmental and economic development goals. While energy efficiency has improved greatly over decades, significant potential remains to be tapped through overcoming information barriers and other market failures. Tracking and improving energy productivity can set targets to meet energy, economic and environmental objectives.
This document presents a draft energy solutions roadmap for the Mid-Hudson region. It outlines five potential strategies: energy efficiency, demand response, microgrid development, distributed generation, and energy storage. If implemented, these strategies could save households and businesses in the region over $200 million per year, creating tens of thousands of jobs and billions in private sector investment through 2024 while enhancing grid reliability and energy security. The roadmap provides background on energy supply and demand in the region and defines the various strategy options.
The document discusses policies to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in Maine. It proposes adopting an energy efficiency procurement model where utilities would be required to purchase all cost-effective energy efficiency. This would remove barriers like legislative approval requirements and allow the Efficiency Maine Trust to administer higher levels of efficiency programs funded through system charges or long-term contracts. Adopting Maine's renewable portfolio standard could meet 20-30% of electricity needs through efficiency investments.
Steve Avary - Electricity Utility 2 point 0 PaperSteven Avary
The document discusses challenges facing electric utilities in balancing financial metrics with stakeholder objectives like conservation and renewable integration. Innovation is critical but limited by regulatory disincentives as efficiency benefits customers rather than utilities. New performance models like RIIO in the UK and the Iowa model provide incentives for outputs. Technologies like batteries and smart grids have reduced peak demand but require significant investment. Distributed generation also threatens the traditional utility model by enabling customer independence and reducing load growth. New policies are needed to absorb higher costs and share risks between utilities and customers.
Analysis of Community Microgrids: The path to resilient and sustainable commu...Clean Coalition
This document discusses community microgrids and their benefits. It begins by introducing Greg Thomson and the Clean Coalition's Community Microgrid Initiative. It then provides an overview of community microgrids, explaining that they can deliver lower costs, cleaner energy, resilience and security, and a replicable solution. The document outlines the design process for community microgrids and provides examples of existing and planned projects in various locations like New York, Long Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, and Minnesota.
Solar Powered Health Care Facilities – 15 Megawatts by 2012 .docxrafbolet0
Solar Powered Health Care Facilities – 15 Megawatts by 2012
Environmental and Human Health Impact: 15 Megawatts (MW) of solar-generated energy will eliminate the release of 15,890 metric tons of CO2 emissions.
Business Impact: Potential savings of $7.2 million over 20 years.
Challenge
Kaiser Permanente recognizes the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on
public health. Energy generation is a major source of greenhouse gas
emissions and many regulatory entities are acting to limit these emissions.
The health care industry is one of the largest consumers of energy in the
U.S. As an organization dedicated to improving the health of the
communities it serves, it’s imperative for Kaiser Permanente to take a
proactive role in reducing its contributions to climate change, and increasing
resilience to the effects of climate change by reducing demand and obtaining
new on-site and off-site supplies of renewable and clean energy into its
energy portfolio.
Aim/Goal
• Develop a sustainable energy strategy that aligns with the Kaiser
Permanente Total Health Environment (THE) strategy while effectively
managing energy costs.
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be responsible for equipment installation, maintenance and long-term
operation to ensure site logistical needs and sustainable energy targets
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tax credits and incentive programs and to retain Renewable Energy
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Team
Don King, Executive Director, National Facilities Services
Eric Berzon, Assistant Treasurer & Executive Director of Finance
Jeff Keyak, Senior Energy Consultant, National Facilities Services
Matt Harrrison, Real Estate National Facilities Services
Steven Doshay and Hong-Sze Yu, Senior Counsels
Richard Trogman, Energy Officer, SCAL Region
John Morgan-Voyce, Energy Officer, NCAL Region
Emmanuel Lawrence, Sourcing Manager, Procurement & Supply
Anna Drabek, SCAL Capital Projects
Paul Tylar, NCAL Capital Projects
Actions Taken
NFS identified Recurrent Energy as the vendor, with contracting
assistance from Procurement & Supply, to install, maintain and operate
PV cells on-site.
NFS worked with Treasury and Legal to develop a financing and real
estate structure that would maintain current or obtain lower energy costs,
and provide savings by taking advantage of federal and state tax credits
and net reduction of unit price on Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
through the California Sola.
This pitch deck provides local government staff with a modifiable template for proposing actions related to 24/7 CFE procurement to decision makers. The slides include instructions and links to resources to give additional context for potential actions.
Recycled Energy: Is the Future In Front of Us?recycledenergy
The document discusses opportunities for increasing energy efficiency in the United States through capturing wasted heat from industrial processes and power plants. It notes that other countries achieve 20-25% efficiency in energy usage compared to 12-13% in the US, and that policies in the US have discouraged investments in efficiency. Recycling wasted heat and implementing policy changes around electricity markets and environmental regulations could significantly increase energy supplies while reducing costs and pollution.
“Integrated Solutions in Sustainable Green Energy and Transportation”Green Parking Council
Mark Gander, GPC Board member and AECOM Director, was among a group of leading scientists, researchers, innovators, officials, and corporate leaders to present recently at the World Green Energy Symposium (WGES) at the City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City.
His “Integrated Solutions in Sustainable Green Energy and Transportation” presentation focused on clean renewable energy; transportation; electric car vehicles; green parking; and place-based strategies such as an eco-district or transit-oriented development that are comprehensive ways to optimize land use efficiency, energy and water and to create jobs.
The document discusses how promoting solar energy can create jobs and free America from foreign oil dependence. It argues that a pathway to changing the electricity mix is to focus on customer technologies like solar and energy efficiency in the short term, and central station renewables like wind and biomass in the mid-term. Political will is needed as the catalyst to drive these changes through government mandates and by converting positive public opinion into political force.
Issue ^N185 The Energy Picture In A Few Graphics.pptxDanCloutier4
This document provides an overview of various energy sources in multiple graphics and videos. It discusses electricity sources such as natural gas, wind, solar and coal power plants. It also summarizes natural gas, oil, coal, nuclear, hydro and renewable energy pictures. Intelligent responses are noted for topics like cogeneration, concentrated solar power, biogas, biodiesel, algae greenhouses and more. Videos are included on regenerative agriculture, bioenergy opportunities, the intelligent response of biodiesel and more. Concerns about the sustainability and depletion of various energy sources are also addressed.
Getting to Zero Forum 2019 - Buildings and the GridShanti Pless
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How New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan (EMP) is critical to creating a more sustainable economy
1. New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan
(EMP)
Why it’s critical to creating a clean
energy economy
2. 100% Clean Energy by 2050
Energy Master Plan (EMP)
“….set forth a strategic vision for the production,
distribution, consumption, and conservation of
energy..”
“...create new jobs, industries, and workforce
development as the state expands its green economy...”
3. EMP Draft: Seven Strategies
1. Transportation – reduce consumption and emissions
2. Accelerate deployment of renewables
3. Maximize energy efficiency and conservation
4. Building sector – reduce consumption and emissions
5. Modernize grid and utility infrastructure
6. Support energy planning in underserved communities
7. Expand clean energy innovation economy
4. Speakers
Julian Boggs – Policy Director, Energy Efficiency Alliance
Barbara Blumenthal – Research Director, NJ
Conservation Foundation
Jon Carnegie – Executive Director, Rutgers University –
Voorhees Transportation Center
5. Energy Efficiency in the Energy
Master Plan
Julian Boggs
Policy Director
Energy Efficiency Alliance
6. Potential for Energy Efficiency in NJ
New Jersey energy efficiency potential. Source: Optimal
Industrial efficiency potential by end use (MWh)
7. Partial Summary of the EMP
• Implement Clean Energy Act to achieve goals of
2% electricity and 0.75% gas savings for utilities.
• Expand and improve state programs to
supplement utility programs
– Financing
– Incentives & Rebates
– Education
– Low-income, hard-to-reach sectors
• Reduce peak demand and avoid unnecessary
capital investment in the grid.
8. Benefits to business: Utility efficiency
programs
• Incentives and rebates reduce upfront cost and
payback periods for capital investments.
• Companies, even those
with strong sustainability
commitments, usually
require short payback
periods on investments.
Source: ACEEE
9. Benefits to business: State programs
fill in gaps
• State-administered rebate and incentive
programs can fill in the gaps and deliver
efficiency for hard-to-reach and
expensive sectors such as small business
and low-income homeowners
• A Green Bank could help buy down
interest rates to make clean energy
finance more accessible for small
businesses
• Commercial Property Assessed Clean
Energy can provide long-term financing
for energy efficiency & clean energy
improvements
Source: PACE Nation
10. Benefits to business:
Grid improvement strategies
• Utility companies earn profit by
adding more poles, wires, and
substations to meet increasing
demand.
• Non-wires alternatives and peak
demand reduce the overall cost
of the grid (transmission &
distribution charges).
• Load shifting and peak demand
programs can create new
revenue streams for large and
small customers.
Net benefits of Con Ed non-wires alternatives, 2003 – 2010. Source: NEEP
12. New Jersey’s Energy
Master Plan: How to
achieve low-cost, low
emissions electricity
Barbara Blumenthal, Research Director,
New Jersey Conservation Foundation
13. Regional decarbonization will be important to
achieving state emissions goals
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NJ emissions
PJM emissions
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400
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MillionMetricTonCO2
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15. Adding 100% renewables, alone, does not
eliminate the need for gas to provide flexibility
NUCLEAR
SOLAR
WIND
GAS
GAS
BATTERY
RESOURCE MIX #1
Variable
Limited duration,
flexible
Long duration,
flexible
Long duration,
inflexible
RESOURCE TYPE
16. 100% Clean = Optimized clean energy portfolios includes the
right mix of clean flexible resources to replace gas
OPTIMIZED MIX #2
Right mix of regional renewables and
flexible clean resources
NUCLEAR
SOLAR
WIND
NEW NUCLEAR?
SOLAR
WIND
GAS
GAS
BATTERY
STORAGE
DEMAND
RESPONSE
FLEX LOAD
BATTERY
TBD
Variable
Limited duration,
flexible
Long duration,
flexible
Always available,
inflexible
RESOURCE TYPE
RESOURCE MIX #1
17. Corporate support for clean energy pathways
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1. Invest in PPAs for solar and wind projects in
PJM
2. Invest in resources that will provide clean
flexibility: EVs, electrify heating and cooling
systems, storage, demand response
3. Advocate for states to engage in state-of-art
modeling and planning to identify clean energy
pathways
4. Advocate for regional collaboration to
decarbonize PJM
5. Update corporate compliance to go beyond
18. LevelTen Energy provides transparent pricing
for projects in PJM
As of June 2019, LevelTen prices for 160 projects:
PJM solar projects, P25 price = $33; P75 = $39
PJM wind projects, P25 price = $33; P75 = $35
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19. High renewables lead to a seasonal problem
Wind and sun do not just vary on daily cycles; they vary substantially over weekly and monthly periods. The seasonal effect
can be seen in California for onshore wind and solar photovoltaics. We see a variation in output of 300% or more between
seasons. What happens when we combine wind and solar output to equal 100% of California electric demand on an annual
basis, and contrast it to actual demand in each day, week and month? Assuming that we have a 50% wind/50% sun system,
we get a pattern like the Figure below. (see Cohen)
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Seasonal surplus
Seasonal deficit
Smoothed Daily Load & Renewable Energy Generation, Mixed Renewable Scenario (MW)
Smoothed Daily CAISO Load (MW)
Smoothed Daily Renewable Generation (MW)
Scenario definition: 2018 wind and solar generation scale to each meet 50% of total 2018 CAISO load
20. Optimized portfolios of clean energy resources
Achieve 80% or higher reductions in emissions
at lower cost than business-as-usual
Scenarios that electrify and de-carbonize are
estimated to produce savings of between $600
to $1,200 per Minnesotan household per year
by 2050.
Low-cost scenarios depend on building
electrification and EVs as a new source of
flexibility
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22. LevelTen Energy is a new platform that enables buyers to
participate in aggregated projects
“Aggregation is one of the industry’s highest priorities. Competitively priced wind
and solar farms are typically 100 MW in capacity or higher, and most corporate
buyers’ appetites are a fraction of that. Aggregation bridges the gap, and expands
renewable markets beyond niche procurement for a few large corporations.” Herve
Touati, Managing Director, Rocky Mountain Institute
LevelTen’s technology-enabled two-sided market connects electricity sellers and
buyers in highly sophisticated ways. We do this by blending resources from wind and
solar projects into optimally-shaped power portfolios and syndicating the energy to
individual customers in suitable volumes
LevelTen syndicates buyers so you can access the 99% of the market that can’t buy
your whole project.
LevelTen has reimagined the RFP process from start to finish. Built specifically for
renewable energy, LevelTen’s new RFP Automation solution eliminates hours of
tedious data analysis and spreadsheet management. With the only comprehensive
view of the best projects in the market, and access to real-time pricing and analytics,
RFPs are now completed in weeks, not months.
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23. At high levels of renewables, energy systems require
additional flexible resources to replace gas
• Currently, flexible gas generation is used to balance generation with
demand: filling in by the minute, hour, and for days.
• At higher levels of renewables, the addition of more renewables can lead
to incremental curtailment rather than further reductions in emissions.
Portfolios of clean energy resources
• High levels of renewables combined with complementary clean resources
can provide reliable electric service with little to no natural gas – often at
lower cost than business as usual
• Renewables -- the right type, amounts and locations create a flatter
supply curve that requires fewer balancing resources
• Flexible resources – the right type, amounts and locations balance high
levels of renewables at low cost
• Planning is required to identify low-cost portfolios
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24. Baseline = 40%
reduction in EI power
sector GHGs
2017 to 2050
Decarb cases ~ 90%
reduction in Eastern
Interconnect GHGs
2017 to 2050
Minnesota’s Smarter Grid, Vibrant Clean Energy, 2018
(Vibrant Clean Energy, Minnesota study, 2018)
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26. Alexander E. MacDonald, Christopher T. M. Clack, Anneliese Alexander, Adam Dunbar, JamesWilczak and Yuanfu Xie, “Future
cost-competitive electricity systems and their impact on US CO2 emissions,” Nature Climate Change PUBLISHED ONLINE: 25
JANUARY 2016
Western regional grid: https://www.securecaenergyfuture.org/news/a-western-regional-grid-legislative-faq/
Williams, J.H., Jones, R., Kwok, G., and B. Haley, (2018). Deep Decarbonization in the Northeastern United States and
Expanded Coordination with Hydro-Québec. A report of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network in cooperation
with Evolved Energy Research and Hydro-Québec. April 8, 2018. https://www.evolved.energy/single-
post/2018/04/09/Decarbonizing-the-Northeast-and-Coordination-with-Hydro-Qu%C3%A9bec
LevelTen Energy Q2 2019, https://leveltenenergy.com/blog/ppa-price-index/q2-2019/
Flexibility Solutions for High-Renewable Energy Systems Germany, BloombergNEF, November 2018.
https://data.bloomberglp.com/professional/sites/24/2018/11/Germany-Flexibility-Solutions-for-High-Renewable-Energy-
Systems-2018-BNEF-Eaton-Statkraft.pdf
"BUILDING AMERICA'S CLEAN FUTURE: PATHWAYS TO DECARBONIZE THE ECONOMY", Testimony of Armond Cohen, Clean
Air Task Force, July 24, 2019. https://energycommerce.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/hearing-on-building-
americas-clean-future-pathways-to-decarbonize-the
Nestor A. Sepulveda, Jesse D. Jenkins, Fernando J. de Sisternes, Richard K. Lester, “The Role of Firm Low-Carbon Electricity
Resources in Deep Decarbonization of Power Generation”, Sepulveda et al., Joule 2, 2403–2420, November 21, 2018,
Elsevier Inc., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joule.2018.08.006
For an example of how a much more detailed power system model can be used to identify more and less cost-effective
pathways for a state to decarbonize, see “Minnesota’s Smarter Grid - Pathways Toward A Clean and Affordable
Transportation and Energy System”, July 2018, prepared by Vibrant Clean Energy, LLC, for McKnight Foundation and GridLab,
available at: https://www.mcknight.org/wp-content/uploads/MNSmarterGrid-VCE-FinalVersion-LR-1.pdf.
Wholesale Electricity Market Design For Rapid Decarbonization: Long-Term Markets, Working with Short-Term Energy
Markets, by Steven Corneli, Eric Gimon, and Brendan Pierpont, Energy Innovation, June 2019
https://energyinnovation.org/publication/wholesale-electricity-market-design-for-rapid-decarbonization/
Resources referenced
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27. Presented by:
Jon Carnegie, AICP/PP, Executive Director
Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2019 Draft New Jersey Energy Master Plan
Transportation Sector Goals and Strategies
NJ Sustainable Business Council Webinar
August 20, 2019
29. GHG Emissions in New Jersey
Reductions in the transportation sector will be critical
to achieving NJ’s emissions target
Source: NJ Draft 2019 Energy Master Plan, June 2019
60.0%
23.0%
9.0% 2.0% 2.6% 3.4%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
U.S. Transportation Emissions
30. EMP’s Overarching Goal: 100% Clean Energy by 2050
100% carbon neutral electricity generation and maximum transition to electrification of
the transportation and building sectors by 2050.
Strategy 1: Reduce Energy Consumption and Emissions
from the Transportation Sector
• Goal 1.1 - Electrify the Transportation Sector
• Goal 1.2 - Decrease Vehicle Miles Traveled
• Goal 1.3 - Reduce Port and Airport Emissions
• Goal 6.3 – Prioritize Clean Transportation Options
in Low- and Moderate-income and Environmental
Justice Communities
31. What does this mean for
transportation?
“Early analysis suggests that NJ must electrify close to
100% of its light-duty vehicles and a substantial number of
medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and off-road mobile
sources to meet emissions targets.”
Zero Emission Vehicle MOU = 330,000 light-duty electric
vehicles on the road by 2025
32. Electrification: Recent Trends – New
Jersey
Source: Electric Vehicles in New Jersey: Costs and Benefits, Gabel
Associates, Inc. and Energy Initiatives Group, LLC., 2018
33. NJ Resident’s greatest concerns regarding buying an electric car
Source: 2019 NJ Climate Change Alliance / Eagleton Poll
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6
Can't afford an EV
Don't have a place to charge an EV at home
Worried about running out of power on the road
Don't think EV will performa as well as a traditional
car
Don't Know Not a Reason at All
Minor Reason Major Reason
34. Why should businesses care?
• Opportunities:
– Green leadership can provide reputational/brand benefits
– EV uptake can provide new and different business opportunities
– Installing EV chargers can add value to a business by attracting and
retaining high-value workers and customers
– EV fleet vehicles are cheaper to operate and maintain
– Reduced GHG emissions benefits everyone
• Challenges:
– Demand for charging infrastructure will increase steadily and may
grow quickly
– Electrifying commercial vehicle fleets will require commitment and
significant investment
– EV range limits may impact operational efficiency
– Changing behavior is hard!
35. What can businesses do?
• Implement programs that allow employees to drive less
• Consider the transportation outcomes of facility and location decisions
• Increase employee/customer awareness and knowledge regarding the benefits
of EVs
• Make sure your employees/customers have an easy time charging their vehicles
• Create incentive programs to encourage employees to purchase EVs
• Create purchasing collectives to harness multi-business buying power
• Lead by example, share best practices, and engage with the policymakers,
industry leaders and investors who are shaping the transition to a clean energy
economy in New Jersey
36. Get involved
• BPU stakeholder meetings 5 & 6 – Camden
Thursday, Sept. 12; 1 - 4pm, 4:30 – 7:30pm
Black Box Theater, The Kroc Center
1865 Harrison Ave., Camden NJ
• Written comments due Sept. 16 by Noon
E-mail to: EMP.Comments@bpu.nj.gov
• Implement clean energy initiatives
• Help amplify the sustainable business policy voice
Goal 1.1 – Electrify the Transport Sector
1.1.1 Support the deployment of 330,000 light-duty electric vehicles on the road by 2025, per the Zero Emission Vehicle MOU
1.1.2 Deploy EV charging infrastructure throughout the state
1.1.3 Encourage electric vehicle adoption through incentives for charging station installation in certain locations and the purchase of electric vehicles
1.1.4 Increase consumer and fleet owner awareness and acceptance of electric vehicles
1.1.5 Rollover the state light-duty (passenger) fleet to electric vehicles
1.1.6 Continue to improve New Jersey Transit’s environmental performance
1.1.7 Increase clean transportation options in low-and moderate-income and environmental justice communities
1.1.8 Partner with industry to develop incentives to develop the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleet with battery or fuel cell technology, or to support R&D that will enable such electrification
1.1.9 Explore policies that can accelerate adoption of alternative fuels in the transportation sector
Goal 1.2 – Decrease Vehicle Miles Traveled
1.2.1 Identify opportunities to reduce vehicle miles traveled
1.2.2 Accelerate the implementation of the Transit Village Program
1.2.3 Relieve congestion and idling throughout New Jersey
Goal 1.3 – Reduce Port and Airport Emissions
1.3.1 Support electrification of diesel-powered transportation and equipment at the ports and airports
1.3.2 Support a diesel truck buy-out program
1.3.3 Support Community Solar developments on port property
Goal 6.3 – Prioritize Clean Transportation Options in Low- and Moderate-income and Environmental Justice Communities
6.3.1 Prioritize replacement of public transportation fossil-fueled fleets with electric fleets, with a focus on environmental justice communities
6.3.2 Build or incentivize electric vehicle charging infrastructure in lower income communities
6.3.3 Develop an e-mobility program, including electric taxis and car sharing, neighborhood electric vehicles, scooters or e-bikes, and bicycles
This chart shows growth in the Global Electric Car stock since 2010. As you can see there are approximately 2.0 million electric cares on the road worldwide. EV sales have grown exponentially in the past several years.
In fact, the IEA documented a global 60 percent growth in the EV market from 2015 to 2016. While EVs make up just 0.2 percent of passenger vehicles worldwide, in six countries, their market share has surpassed 1 percent: Norway (29%), the Netherlands (6.4%), Sweden (3.4%), France, the United Kingdom and China (1.5%).
Norway introduced far-sighted EV incentives in the 1990s, and this year, around 40 percent of all vehicles sold there were electric. California introduced a modest zero-emissions vehicle policy in 1990 and has followed that with other incentives for hybrids and EVs. In the first quarter of 2017, 5 percent of new car sales in California were zero-emissions vehicles.
But policy incentives will only take EVs so far. The real tipping point will come when they are cost-competitive with internal combustion engines.
Source: Inside Climate News, https://insideclimatenews.org/news/10102017/electric-vehicles-killing-oil-demand-china-gm-ev-future-automakers
Opportunities:
Brand/Image benefits (early and robust adoption positions your business as an innovator and green leader)
New and different business opportunities (there is work to do…charger installation, servicing EVs, battery reuse, even car wrapping to foster EV+Brand benefits.
Business benefits to having chargers on-site (satisfied employees and customers and new “captive” customers during charging downtime)
EV fleets should be cheaper to operate and maintain (electric is cheaper than gas and EV motors are less complicated and require less maintenance. Deutsche Post DHL Group, which today operates the largest electric fleet in Germany reports saving 60-70 percent on fuel costs and 60-80 percent on maintenance and repair costs compared to standard vehicle operation.)
Reduced GHG emissions benefits everyone (improved air quality, less noise and the associated health benefits, reduce the impacts of climate change, and others)
Challenges:
Demand for charging infrastructure at corporate offices and commercial establishments will increase steadily and may grow quickly in some markets
Where, how many, how fast and at what cost remain unanswered questions
There will be increasing pressure to electrify commercial vehicle fleets
This will require planning and significant investment in both vehicles and charging infrastructure
Operations and maintenance will likely be impacted (maintenance of EVs require different equipment and skill sets)
EV range limits may impact operational efficiency. (New operational models may be needed e.g., en-route charging)
Implement programs that allow employees to drive less
Consider the transportation outcomes of facility and location decisions
Increase employee/customer awareness and knowledge regarding the benefits of EVs
Make sure your employees/customers have an easy time charging their vehicles
Create purchasing collectives to harness multi-business buying power
Lead by example, share best practices, and engage with the policymakers, industry leaders and investors who are shaping EV markets
Urge NJDEP and BPU to develop a more strategic approach for deploying EV charging infrastructure
Advocate for incentive programs to encourage commercial fleet rollover