Financing energy upgrades for k 12 schools - schneider electricTNenergy
1. The document discusses financing energy upgrades for K-12 schools through a comprehensive approach to energy efficiency. It outlines various funding opportunities such as reallocating energy savings, using ESCOs to guarantee savings through performance contracts, and leveraging programs like the QECB and QSCB which offer low interest rates.
2. Case studies of Madison County Schools and Bledsoe County Schools are provided that saved over $18.9 million and $1.2 million respectively through lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and energy management systems funded through energy savings and various financing programs.
3. An energy efficient schools partnership is proposed where an ESCO helps create revenue through savings, provides financial advantages through tailored solutions,
This document discusses energy efficiency in industry. It notes that energy efficiency means using energy in the most cost effective way to minimize waste and reduce primary energy consumption. Some key benefits of energy efficiency for industries include lower costs, increased competitiveness, and a reduced environmental impact. However, there are also barriers to implementing energy efficiency such as a lack of awareness, perceived risks, and an absence of technologies. The document explores various approaches to improving energy efficiency, including passive measures like efficient lighting and active measures like automation and regulation. It also discusses concepts like energy benchmarking, energy service companies (ESCOs), and the synergies between energy efficiency and renewable energy.
The document announces the Massachusetts Green Career Conference to take place on October 3, 2013 at the Holiday Inn in Marlborough. It discusses Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP), an organization that helps small to medium sized manufacturers create sustainable growth through programs focused on continual improvement, sustainability, and green initiatives. MassMEP's E3 Program and Green Supplier Network help manufacturers address energy and sustainability challenges, provide technical training and assessments, and enable economic growth. The document also describes an EPA-funded pilot project applying lean techniques at 6 manufacturers across 3 states to determine the effects on energy consumption and related environmental metrics.
Ramping up Energy Efficiency in the CommonwealthMary Shoemaker
The document discusses strategies for ramping up energy efficiency programs in the Commonwealth. It recommends making existing programs more effective by increasing participation and enhancing program delivery. It also suggests expanding programs by targeting new customer segments and identifying new energy efficiency measures. Finally, it stresses the importance of setting long-term energy savings goals to guide efficiency investments and measure progress over time.
The water and energy conservation industry is an ever changing one. This presentation reviews current trends and how AM Conservation Group is adapting to keep up with the trends and produce innovative products.
This document provides information about Connecticut's Energy Efficiency Programs and incentives for businesses to invest in energy efficient upgrades and technologies. It highlights a testimonial from Benny Smith, Vice President of Facilities at Price Chopper Supermarkets, praising the Energy Efficiency Fund for the financial assistance it provided for energy efficient upgrades to one of their Middletown, CT supermarkets. The upgrades are projected to save $112,555 in annual energy costs and were implemented early in the design phase with $112,816.75 in incentives from the Energy Efficiency Fund.
SPLC 2018 Summit: Developing a Multi-Dimensional Renewable Energy Sourcing St...SPLCouncil
Slides from Shane Stennes, Director of Sustainability, University of Minnesota, James Lewis, Director, International Cleantech, Schneider Electric, Mark Dhennin, Director, Energy & Environment, Cummins, Inc, & Lindsay Wallace, Project Manager, NextEra Energy Resources presented at the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council's 2018 Summit in Minneapolis, MN.
Financing energy upgrades for k 12 schools - schneider electricTNenergy
1. The document discusses financing energy upgrades for K-12 schools through a comprehensive approach to energy efficiency. It outlines various funding opportunities such as reallocating energy savings, using ESCOs to guarantee savings through performance contracts, and leveraging programs like the QECB and QSCB which offer low interest rates.
2. Case studies of Madison County Schools and Bledsoe County Schools are provided that saved over $18.9 million and $1.2 million respectively through lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and energy management systems funded through energy savings and various financing programs.
3. An energy efficient schools partnership is proposed where an ESCO helps create revenue through savings, provides financial advantages through tailored solutions,
This document discusses energy efficiency in industry. It notes that energy efficiency means using energy in the most cost effective way to minimize waste and reduce primary energy consumption. Some key benefits of energy efficiency for industries include lower costs, increased competitiveness, and a reduced environmental impact. However, there are also barriers to implementing energy efficiency such as a lack of awareness, perceived risks, and an absence of technologies. The document explores various approaches to improving energy efficiency, including passive measures like efficient lighting and active measures like automation and regulation. It also discusses concepts like energy benchmarking, energy service companies (ESCOs), and the synergies between energy efficiency and renewable energy.
The document announces the Massachusetts Green Career Conference to take place on October 3, 2013 at the Holiday Inn in Marlborough. It discusses Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP), an organization that helps small to medium sized manufacturers create sustainable growth through programs focused on continual improvement, sustainability, and green initiatives. MassMEP's E3 Program and Green Supplier Network help manufacturers address energy and sustainability challenges, provide technical training and assessments, and enable economic growth. The document also describes an EPA-funded pilot project applying lean techniques at 6 manufacturers across 3 states to determine the effects on energy consumption and related environmental metrics.
Ramping up Energy Efficiency in the CommonwealthMary Shoemaker
The document discusses strategies for ramping up energy efficiency programs in the Commonwealth. It recommends making existing programs more effective by increasing participation and enhancing program delivery. It also suggests expanding programs by targeting new customer segments and identifying new energy efficiency measures. Finally, it stresses the importance of setting long-term energy savings goals to guide efficiency investments and measure progress over time.
The water and energy conservation industry is an ever changing one. This presentation reviews current trends and how AM Conservation Group is adapting to keep up with the trends and produce innovative products.
This document provides information about Connecticut's Energy Efficiency Programs and incentives for businesses to invest in energy efficient upgrades and technologies. It highlights a testimonial from Benny Smith, Vice President of Facilities at Price Chopper Supermarkets, praising the Energy Efficiency Fund for the financial assistance it provided for energy efficient upgrades to one of their Middletown, CT supermarkets. The upgrades are projected to save $112,555 in annual energy costs and were implemented early in the design phase with $112,816.75 in incentives from the Energy Efficiency Fund.
SPLC 2018 Summit: Developing a Multi-Dimensional Renewable Energy Sourcing St...SPLCouncil
Slides from Shane Stennes, Director of Sustainability, University of Minnesota, James Lewis, Director, International Cleantech, Schneider Electric, Mark Dhennin, Director, Energy & Environment, Cummins, Inc, & Lindsay Wallace, Project Manager, NextEra Energy Resources presented at the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council's 2018 Summit in Minneapolis, MN.
The Role of EMIS in BCHydro's Continuous Optimization Program and BeyondPulse Energy
Join Pulse Energy's Bruce Herzer and Capilano University's Susan Doig to learn about BC Hydro's Continuous Optimization program and the role EMIS plays in contributing to its success.
This document analyzes the suitability of microgrids and individual energy systems. It finds that microgrids and individual systems can provide comparable energy access currently. However, microgrids have higher lifetime costs for end users due to operator and entrepreneur costs. Both models also face challenges supporting livelihoods due to issues like lack of behavioral changes, vendors, financial support, and innovative products. The document recommends that policymakers provide clarity on grid integration and support multiple energy access models. It also recommends financial support for innovations and microenterprises to ensure sustainability. Entrepreneurs should use various technologies and business models suitably and assure proper maintenance.
The document discusses energy efficiency and its importance. It states that energy efficiency in various areas could reduce the world's energy needs by one third and help control greenhouse gas emissions. It also notes that energy efficiency and renewable energy are considered the twin pillars of sustainable energy policy. The document outlines various sectoral and enabling action areas to improve energy efficiency, as well as barriers to energy efficiency in Bangladesh such as financial, institutional, regulatory, technological, and incentives-related barriers. It provides examples of success stories and changes initiated in Bangladesh to promote energy efficiency.
Demystifying Renewable Power Generation CostsMichael Taylor
Presentation to IRENA's expert meeting on the social acceptance issues surrounding renewables. This presentation focusses on some of the new myths (as a result of recent cost reductions) and some more persistent older myths about the costs of renewables.
The document outlines energy efficiency and clean energy goals and programs for the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts. It discusses plans to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through increased building efficiency. Several organizations are working to advance energy efficiency, including through programs that provide home energy audits and financing for improvements. However, there are still gaps and hurdles to expanding energy efficiency efforts, such as lack of awareness, workforce shortages, and limits of existing programs. Stakeholders are exploring ways to strengthen programs and policies to support deeper energy retrofits and a transition to clean energy.
The document discusses energy efficiency insurance, which protects investments in energy saving technologies. It covers the costs of installing energy saving initiatives, guarantees annual energy savings, and insures against loss of revenue from energy services contracts. The policy is available for up to five years and aimed at building owners, energy service companies, and lenders to encourage investment in energy efficiency projects and removal of technical risks.
Energy efficiency is the most cost-effective way to address climate change and energy security concerns. Existing technologies could cut energy consumption growth in half with attractive returns. However, market barriers like misaligned incentives and information deficits impede greater efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy's strategic priorities include appliance standards, building codes, industrial efficiency programs, and establishing an international partnership on energy efficiency.
The document discusses how connected devices and a smart energy future can provide consumer convenience and simplify processes for energy suppliers. It notes that the Energy Saving Trust is looking at how technological developments will impact the energy grid and empower consumers to better manage their energy usage. The Trust is focused on proper consumer engagement to build understanding of smart meters and energy efficiency to help establish trust in the new systems and ensure the smart energy future is centered around consumer needs.
BUS 890: Culminating Experience in Strategic Management, FALL 2010
The culminating project is an in-depth case analysis of Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. The analysis includes multiple concepts from the course to help explain the strategies, actions and performance of the company.
This document discusses financing energy operations in schools through various clean energy programs and partnerships in Minnesota. It outlines challenges schools face with high energy costs, limited funds, and deferred maintenance. The Guaranteed Energy Savings Program allows schools to upgrade facilities with no upfront cost by using future energy savings. Schools have completed projects like lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and solar installations. The program provides technical assistance and guarantees annual energy savings.
This document provides definitions and descriptions of energy services from various sources. It discusses how energy services are commonly defined as the benefits provided by energy through conversion and use of technology, and what is demanded by and delivered to consumers. It also defines energy service companies (ESCOs) which contract to supply energy services through performance-based contracting linked to energy cost savings. Examples of ESCO definitions from the US, Thailand, and common ESCO activities like auditing, retrofitting and performance contracting are also presented, as well as charts showing jobs created in commercial/institutional and industrial energy efficiency services sectors.
Six tips for outstanding small commercial programsPulse Energy
The document outlines six tips for developing outstanding small commercial behavioral energy efficiency programs. The tips address challenges such as the diversity of the small business customer base, busy business owners with long work hours, low priority of energy costs, split incentives between landlords and tenants, constraints of franchising, and challenges measuring and verifying savings. Solutions proposed include segmenting customers, reducing engagement barriers, framing energy waste as a priority, engaging both landlords and tenants, recognizing franchise constraints, and employing statistical measurement and verification. The document aims to help achieve efficiency targets and increase customer satisfaction through personalized low-cost engagement.
This document provides an overview of the solar panel manufacturer Suntech. Some key details:
- Founded in 2001 and went public in 2005, Suntech had 20,000 employees and $2.9 billion in turnover by 2010.
- It is headquartered in Wuxi, China and has manufactured over 12 million solar panels across 80 countries.
- Suntech focuses on technology leadership, high quality, and cost leadership through R&D, efficiency gains, and scale.
- It uses acquisitions and partnerships to strengthen its core business and supply chain.
- However, Suntech declared insolvency in 2013 due to high competition, price dumping accusations, and financial issues
The document summarizes a partnership between MIT and two local partners to construct the Summit Farms solar farm in North Carolina. The 60 MW solar farm generates 146 GWh of emissions-free electricity annually and offsets 119,500 tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to taking 25,250 cars off the road. Through a 25-year power purchase agreement, MIT purchases the electricity to offset 17% of its 2014 emissions and provide renewable energy equal to 40% of campus usage. The large-scale project enables world-changing research opportunities at MIT in fields like data analytics, balance of system costs, and incentive structures to further reduce costs and increase deployment of solar energy.
'It doesnt matter, its energy efficient': The Challenges of Influencing Behav...SHUSU
Professor Andy Steele discusses challenges and opportunities around increasing household energy efficiency. Recent research found a lack of understanding about the link between energy consumption and cost, as well as "habitual behavior" that is difficult to change. While energy use and expectations of comfort have increased over time, there have also been many advancements in energy-efficient technologies. However, engaging customers with these technologies remains problematic. The challenges include competing priorities for households, disempowering messages about climate change, and a lack of awareness about energy use. Moving forward, greater transparency around costs and immediate savings incentives could help motivate behavior changes, along with community-based and customer-focused approaches.
Pulse energy webinar, how to set up a utility conservation programPulse Energy
This webinar discusses how to set up an effective utility conservation program. It provides an overview of retro-commissioning and how building optimization programs can achieve 5-20% energy savings. The presentation cautions against 5 things not to do when creating such a program, including not having full management buy-in, allowing insufficient time, lacking full partner commitment, and letting customers or technology providers set priorities. It then demonstrates how the Pulse EMIS system can help manage energy data, engage occupants, measure building performance, and achieve savings through its features.
Pulse webinar: Energy Managers, Carve out Your Niche, June 2011Pulse Energy
Many organizations are bringing aboard energy managers as a result of rising energy costs and greenhouse gas reduction targets. New energy managers are tasked with developing protocols themselves, and ensuring energy efficiency becomes the norm within their organizations.
View this free, informative webinar featuring Craig Handley, Energy Manager, to learn how he navigated the challenges of being a new energy manager at RMIT University to cut energy use by 15%. Craig will:
- share his approach to creating an energy management plan and getting buy-in
- provide you with tips for embedding energy management into organizational culture
- describe two key initiatives that helped reduce energy use on campus
Indonesia has an important role to play in addressing climate change as the fifth largest greenhouse gas emitter. However, renewable energy development faces roadblocks in Indonesia, including power purchase prices that are too low for developers to profit from investments in renewables. Additionally, frequent changes to energy policy and a lack of recognition for the environmental benefits of renewable energy have deterred renewable development. In order to increase renewable energy, Indonesia must maintain stable policies, remove regulatory barriers, provide sites where renewables are cost competitive, and phase out subsidies that artificially lower the price of fossil fuel electricity.
Solar adoption has grown significantly in Massachusetts, with over 62,000 solar PV systems installed to date and 13,000 solar jobs in the state. For public entities and non-profits, power purchase agreements have become the primary financing mechanism for solar projects, where a third party system owner pays for and maintains the solar system and sells the electricity to the host customer at rates lower than the local utility. Examples of such arrangements include onsite and offsite solar PV systems paired with net metering credits. While incentives are transitioning in 2018, solar PV continues to provide cost savings of 10-50% for adopters.
Chris Allwein spoke to the OCTC Annual Conference on May 3, 2016, about the legal requirements behind energy efficiency and the benefits for both provider and customer.
Also included are presentations by Jon Williams on AEP Ohio Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Solutions, given by Gary Swanson.
A regulatory framework that that better aligns how utilities earn revenue with customer demands and public policy goals.
Given at National Symposium on Market Transformation on April 21st, 2015.
The Role of EMIS in BCHydro's Continuous Optimization Program and BeyondPulse Energy
Join Pulse Energy's Bruce Herzer and Capilano University's Susan Doig to learn about BC Hydro's Continuous Optimization program and the role EMIS plays in contributing to its success.
This document analyzes the suitability of microgrids and individual energy systems. It finds that microgrids and individual systems can provide comparable energy access currently. However, microgrids have higher lifetime costs for end users due to operator and entrepreneur costs. Both models also face challenges supporting livelihoods due to issues like lack of behavioral changes, vendors, financial support, and innovative products. The document recommends that policymakers provide clarity on grid integration and support multiple energy access models. It also recommends financial support for innovations and microenterprises to ensure sustainability. Entrepreneurs should use various technologies and business models suitably and assure proper maintenance.
The document discusses energy efficiency and its importance. It states that energy efficiency in various areas could reduce the world's energy needs by one third and help control greenhouse gas emissions. It also notes that energy efficiency and renewable energy are considered the twin pillars of sustainable energy policy. The document outlines various sectoral and enabling action areas to improve energy efficiency, as well as barriers to energy efficiency in Bangladesh such as financial, institutional, regulatory, technological, and incentives-related barriers. It provides examples of success stories and changes initiated in Bangladesh to promote energy efficiency.
Demystifying Renewable Power Generation CostsMichael Taylor
Presentation to IRENA's expert meeting on the social acceptance issues surrounding renewables. This presentation focusses on some of the new myths (as a result of recent cost reductions) and some more persistent older myths about the costs of renewables.
The document outlines energy efficiency and clean energy goals and programs for the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts. It discusses plans to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through increased building efficiency. Several organizations are working to advance energy efficiency, including through programs that provide home energy audits and financing for improvements. However, there are still gaps and hurdles to expanding energy efficiency efforts, such as lack of awareness, workforce shortages, and limits of existing programs. Stakeholders are exploring ways to strengthen programs and policies to support deeper energy retrofits and a transition to clean energy.
The document discusses energy efficiency insurance, which protects investments in energy saving technologies. It covers the costs of installing energy saving initiatives, guarantees annual energy savings, and insures against loss of revenue from energy services contracts. The policy is available for up to five years and aimed at building owners, energy service companies, and lenders to encourage investment in energy efficiency projects and removal of technical risks.
Energy efficiency is the most cost-effective way to address climate change and energy security concerns. Existing technologies could cut energy consumption growth in half with attractive returns. However, market barriers like misaligned incentives and information deficits impede greater efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy's strategic priorities include appliance standards, building codes, industrial efficiency programs, and establishing an international partnership on energy efficiency.
The document discusses how connected devices and a smart energy future can provide consumer convenience and simplify processes for energy suppliers. It notes that the Energy Saving Trust is looking at how technological developments will impact the energy grid and empower consumers to better manage their energy usage. The Trust is focused on proper consumer engagement to build understanding of smart meters and energy efficiency to help establish trust in the new systems and ensure the smart energy future is centered around consumer needs.
BUS 890: Culminating Experience in Strategic Management, FALL 2010
The culminating project is an in-depth case analysis of Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. The analysis includes multiple concepts from the course to help explain the strategies, actions and performance of the company.
This document discusses financing energy operations in schools through various clean energy programs and partnerships in Minnesota. It outlines challenges schools face with high energy costs, limited funds, and deferred maintenance. The Guaranteed Energy Savings Program allows schools to upgrade facilities with no upfront cost by using future energy savings. Schools have completed projects like lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and solar installations. The program provides technical assistance and guarantees annual energy savings.
This document provides definitions and descriptions of energy services from various sources. It discusses how energy services are commonly defined as the benefits provided by energy through conversion and use of technology, and what is demanded by and delivered to consumers. It also defines energy service companies (ESCOs) which contract to supply energy services through performance-based contracting linked to energy cost savings. Examples of ESCO definitions from the US, Thailand, and common ESCO activities like auditing, retrofitting and performance contracting are also presented, as well as charts showing jobs created in commercial/institutional and industrial energy efficiency services sectors.
Six tips for outstanding small commercial programsPulse Energy
The document outlines six tips for developing outstanding small commercial behavioral energy efficiency programs. The tips address challenges such as the diversity of the small business customer base, busy business owners with long work hours, low priority of energy costs, split incentives between landlords and tenants, constraints of franchising, and challenges measuring and verifying savings. Solutions proposed include segmenting customers, reducing engagement barriers, framing energy waste as a priority, engaging both landlords and tenants, recognizing franchise constraints, and employing statistical measurement and verification. The document aims to help achieve efficiency targets and increase customer satisfaction through personalized low-cost engagement.
This document provides an overview of the solar panel manufacturer Suntech. Some key details:
- Founded in 2001 and went public in 2005, Suntech had 20,000 employees and $2.9 billion in turnover by 2010.
- It is headquartered in Wuxi, China and has manufactured over 12 million solar panels across 80 countries.
- Suntech focuses on technology leadership, high quality, and cost leadership through R&D, efficiency gains, and scale.
- It uses acquisitions and partnerships to strengthen its core business and supply chain.
- However, Suntech declared insolvency in 2013 due to high competition, price dumping accusations, and financial issues
The document summarizes a partnership between MIT and two local partners to construct the Summit Farms solar farm in North Carolina. The 60 MW solar farm generates 146 GWh of emissions-free electricity annually and offsets 119,500 tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to taking 25,250 cars off the road. Through a 25-year power purchase agreement, MIT purchases the electricity to offset 17% of its 2014 emissions and provide renewable energy equal to 40% of campus usage. The large-scale project enables world-changing research opportunities at MIT in fields like data analytics, balance of system costs, and incentive structures to further reduce costs and increase deployment of solar energy.
'It doesnt matter, its energy efficient': The Challenges of Influencing Behav...SHUSU
Professor Andy Steele discusses challenges and opportunities around increasing household energy efficiency. Recent research found a lack of understanding about the link between energy consumption and cost, as well as "habitual behavior" that is difficult to change. While energy use and expectations of comfort have increased over time, there have also been many advancements in energy-efficient technologies. However, engaging customers with these technologies remains problematic. The challenges include competing priorities for households, disempowering messages about climate change, and a lack of awareness about energy use. Moving forward, greater transparency around costs and immediate savings incentives could help motivate behavior changes, along with community-based and customer-focused approaches.
Pulse energy webinar, how to set up a utility conservation programPulse Energy
This webinar discusses how to set up an effective utility conservation program. It provides an overview of retro-commissioning and how building optimization programs can achieve 5-20% energy savings. The presentation cautions against 5 things not to do when creating such a program, including not having full management buy-in, allowing insufficient time, lacking full partner commitment, and letting customers or technology providers set priorities. It then demonstrates how the Pulse EMIS system can help manage energy data, engage occupants, measure building performance, and achieve savings through its features.
Pulse webinar: Energy Managers, Carve out Your Niche, June 2011Pulse Energy
Many organizations are bringing aboard energy managers as a result of rising energy costs and greenhouse gas reduction targets. New energy managers are tasked with developing protocols themselves, and ensuring energy efficiency becomes the norm within their organizations.
View this free, informative webinar featuring Craig Handley, Energy Manager, to learn how he navigated the challenges of being a new energy manager at RMIT University to cut energy use by 15%. Craig will:
- share his approach to creating an energy management plan and getting buy-in
- provide you with tips for embedding energy management into organizational culture
- describe two key initiatives that helped reduce energy use on campus
Indonesia has an important role to play in addressing climate change as the fifth largest greenhouse gas emitter. However, renewable energy development faces roadblocks in Indonesia, including power purchase prices that are too low for developers to profit from investments in renewables. Additionally, frequent changes to energy policy and a lack of recognition for the environmental benefits of renewable energy have deterred renewable development. In order to increase renewable energy, Indonesia must maintain stable policies, remove regulatory barriers, provide sites where renewables are cost competitive, and phase out subsidies that artificially lower the price of fossil fuel electricity.
Solar adoption has grown significantly in Massachusetts, with over 62,000 solar PV systems installed to date and 13,000 solar jobs in the state. For public entities and non-profits, power purchase agreements have become the primary financing mechanism for solar projects, where a third party system owner pays for and maintains the solar system and sells the electricity to the host customer at rates lower than the local utility. Examples of such arrangements include onsite and offsite solar PV systems paired with net metering credits. While incentives are transitioning in 2018, solar PV continues to provide cost savings of 10-50% for adopters.
Chris Allwein spoke to the OCTC Annual Conference on May 3, 2016, about the legal requirements behind energy efficiency and the benefits for both provider and customer.
Also included are presentations by Jon Williams on AEP Ohio Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Solutions, given by Gary Swanson.
A regulatory framework that that better aligns how utilities earn revenue with customer demands and public policy goals.
Given at National Symposium on Market Transformation on April 21st, 2015.
Interventions to encourage behaviour change have the potential to generate significant energy savings in Ireland. To increase the probability of success, the choice and design of these interventions should be informed by the best available evidence. In order to identify the best strategies for activating behaviour-related energy savings in Ireland, the Sustainable Enegy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) performed an extensive analysis of international best practice. This review indicates that incorporating behaviourally informed interventions into the design of future energy policy in Ireland will strengthen Ireland’s ability to transition to a low-carbon economy.
Interventions to encourage behaviour change have the potential to generate significant energy savings in Ireland. To increase the probability of success, the choice and design of these interventions should be informed by the best available evidence. In order to identify the best strategies for activating behaviour-related energy savings in Ireland, the Sustainable Enegy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) performed an extensive analysis of international best practice. This review indicates that incorporating behaviourally informed interventions into the design of future energy policy in Ireland will strengthen Ireland’s ability to transition to a low-carbon economy.
Energy Solutions: Examining the energy solutions approach provided by Utility...4 All of Us
This document provides information about a conference presented by Utilitywise, an energy consulting company. It summarizes Utilitywise's services and business model, which includes energy procurement, monitoring, targeting reductions, and implementing solutions. It provides details on the customer journey and portfolio of services around procurement, bill validation, and an Energy Alliance program. It also describes the company's energy monitoring, auditing, and targeting services. Finally, it outlines a case study of the work Utilitywise did with Milton Abbey school to implement energy efficiency measures and reduce consumption over three phases of a project.
Australian Energy Week - The Utility of the Future must act now - June 2016Mark Coughlin
The document discusses factors driving changes in the utility industry and the need for utilities to adapt. Key factors include new technologies like solar, storage and electric vehicles, as well as changing customer demands for control and services. This is shifting value away from centralized generation towards distributed resources and customer-focused offerings. The utility of the future will need new business models centered around the customer, from traditional commodity supply to enabling customer solutions. While some technologies are still maturing, the convergence of customer pull and technology push means utilities cannot wait to act and must start adapting their business models now.
Energize CT: Energy Efficiency Program for the Connecticut Lodging AssociationBarbara Malmberg, PMP
A partnership of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank, the State and local electric and gas utilities helping consumers save money and use clean, affordable energy.
13th Annual Chamber Energy Conference - EE FundingTim Rushenberg
This document discusses various funding opportunities for energy efficiency projects, including utility programs and federal and state tax incentives. It provides information on current utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs in Indiana, including direct install programs for small businesses, prescriptive rebate programs, and custom programs. It also summarizes several key federal tax incentives for energy efficiency, such as tax credits for home energy improvements, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and construction of new energy efficient homes. Finally, it mentions that states also offer various tax incentives for energy efficiency investments.
Experts explain new multifamily auditing techniques, their scalability, what makes the energy savings cost-effective, where the programs can be most successful, and what non-energy benefits result from this work.
Impact evaluation of Energy Efficiency and DSM programmesLeonardo ENERGY
This document outlines the key elements of evaluating demand-side management programs. It discusses 7 key analytic elements for evaluation, including developing a policy measure theory, specifying indicators, establishing baselines, assessing outputs and outcomes, calculating impacts, costs, and choosing an evaluation effort level. Case studies from various countries demonstrate applying these elements to evaluate programs aimed at building codes, energy audits, labeling, and economic incentives. Recent developments toward harmonizing energy savings calculations through standardization are also noted.
Michael Twedt presented on various energy efficiency programs and incentives for facilities projects. He discussed the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) which provides grants and loans for renewable energy and efficiency upgrades. Energy audits are used to identify cost-effective measures and quantify potential savings. Building energy modeling software can evaluate different system alternatives. Tax incentives like the commercial building tax deduction can offset costs of high-efficiency upgrades. Combining multiple efficiency measures provides the best opportunity for energy and cost savings.
Duke Energy is transitioning from a traditional utility model focused on delivering electricity to becoming a more customer-centric energy service provider. Technological disruptions, regulatory changes, and empowered customers are driving changes in the energy industry. Duke Energy aims to empower customers by providing information and services to help customers manage their energy use and become trusted energy advisors. Tendril discusses how utilities can become consumer-centric energy service providers by engaging customers through multiple channels, personalizing energy offerings, and providing convenience, comfort and control tools.
Using energy audits in energy efficiency programs NRELConor Merrigan
This document discusses using energy audits in energy efficiency programs. It provides examples of programs in Colorado that used energy audits, including a Main Street Energy Initiative that assisted local businesses in reducing energy costs through audits and retrofits. It also discusses a program for large commercial and public buildings that established standards for technical energy audits conducted by Energy Service Companies. The document emphasizes that properly conducted energy audits can identify effective energy efficiency opportunities and help verify savings, but they need coordination, clear reporting, and follow-up on recommendations to be useful.
Flexible energy: the value of demand responseCGI Nederland
Het Koninklijk Instituut Van Ingenieurs (KIVI) organiseerde op 12 november het Jaarcongres Stad in de Delta. Daarbij stond de toekomst van steden aan de kust centraal: hoe zorgen we ervoor dat deze steden droog, leefbaar, duurzaam, veilig en bereikbaar blijven? Een complexe vraag, waarbij slimme ICT-oplossingen een grote spelen. Niet vreemd dus dat CGI bij dit congres een presentatie mocht houden. Joris Knigge ging tijdens deze presentatie op de vraag waarom we nu al moeten ‘voorsorteren’ op de komst van nieuwe slimmere energienetwerken. Een van de redenen hiervoor is dat het elektriciteitsgebruik de komende jaren gaat stijgen, onder meer als gevolg van het grotere aanbod aan elektrische vervoermiddelen. Dat levert naast uitdagingen ook kansen op. Want hoe beter de balans tussen vraag en aanbod, des te betaalbaarder wordt energie. Een overschot aan zonne-energie rond het middaguur zou bijvoorbeeld heel goed geabsorbeerd kunnen worden door elektrische auto’s.
Characteristics of Effective Resource Planningwayneshirley
This presentation was given at the Asia - Pacific Dialogue on Clean Energy Governance and Regulation, held in Manila, Philippines on June 21-22, 2010. Wayne Shirley and Rick Weston presented at the forum and served as session chairs. In this presentation he discusses the various aspects of implementing energy efficiency, such as measuring and delivering it.
Our business team at SEAI will take you through education supports, energy audit voucher,s and grant supports for businesses who want to save energy and reduce their bills. You will also learn about how you can fund your renewable energy transition.
Power to the people: shifting control over electricity to citizens and consumersLeonardo ENERGY
Efficient electricity prices are only the first step to unleashing the potential for consumers to help drive the energy transition. In this webinar, David Robinson from the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies will present on how consumers can help decarbonize the electricity system and how to engage the demand side through a combination of price and non-price incentives.
This covers the economics of energy efficiency focusing on the Energy Efficiency Gap and work by Allcott and Greenstone (2012) and Gillingham et al. (2009)
The document summarizes a field study of 8 cold-climate air-source heat pumps (ccASHPs) installed in Minnesota homes. It found that the ccASHPs performed as expected for heating, with annual COPs lower than ratings due to auxiliary heat use. Flex fuel ccASHPs could heat below 5°F while all-electric systems could heat below -13°F. Installations of ccASHPs showed potential for 40-60% reductions in site energy use, emissions and costs compared to propane or electric resistance heating. The study demonstrated ccASHPs can provide beneficial electrification in Minnesota.
This document summarizes research on cold-climate air-source heat pumps conducted in Minnesota homes. Eight heat pumps were monitored, including six ducted whole-home systems and two ductless mini-split systems. The heat pumps performed well down to 5-10 degrees Fahrenheit for ducted systems and below -13F for ductless. Annual COPs were 1.2-2.1, providing energy savings of 40-60% compared to electric resistance or propane heating. Paybacks were estimated at 6 years or less when paired with replacing an existing heating or cooling system. Further research is needed to optimize controls and expand applications to multifamily buildings.
The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) provided information to the House Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Committee. CEE takes a data-driven, community-based, and consumer-focused approach to reducing energy waste through programs, services, policy work, and technical research. CEE has award-winning efficiency programs across Minnesota that have saved customers over $7.3 million annually in one representative's district. CEE advocates for legislative initiatives that integrate efficient fuel switching, demand response, and a clean energy first approach into Minnesota's conservation programs.
The document discusses achieving a healthy low-carbon economy in Minnesota. It identifies three keys: maximizing energy efficiency, decarbonizing electricity supply by retiring coal and other high-carbon plants, and strategic electrification of parts of the economy like transportation and buildings. Maximizing efficiency can save significant amounts of energy and avoid infrastructure costs. Decarbonizing electricity supply is critical as over 95% of the state's power sector emissions come from plants that will retire in the next 20 years. Strategic electrification technologies like heat pumps, electric vehicles, and buses can reduce emissions if deployed in a way that reduces energy use and costs and does not excessively increase peak demand.
This document summarizes a field study of 8 cold-climate air-source heat pumps (ccASHPs) installed in Minnesota homes. 6 units were ducted whole-home systems while 2 were ductless mini-splits. Instrumentation monitored performance of the heat pumps and backup systems. Results found ducted units could provide heat down to 5-10°F while ductless units operated below -13°F. Ducted flexible fuel ccASHPs improved annual COP to 1.3 and reduced propane use by 60% compared to condensing furnaces. Ductless ccASHPs achieved annual COPs of 2.1, reducing energy and costs by 55% versus electric resistance heat. The study concluded
This document summarizes research on the cost effectiveness of condensing boilers. Field research was conducted on existing condensing boilers, which found average efficiencies of 90%. Retrocommissioning actions like lowering supply temperatures and adjusting reset curves improved efficiencies by 1-3%. On average, condensing boilers provided 13% annual savings over standard boilers. The average price difference of $2,300 between condensing and standard boilers means condensing boilers have a simple 25-year payback and are cost effective over the lifetime of the unit, with a path to a 10-year payback.
This document summarizes the results of a pilot program that provided commercial energy code compliance services through plan review and design team support. The program worked with cities and design teams on several commercial building projects. It found that targeted tools and building-specific assistance helped capture energy savings cost-effectively. Providing support to city reviewers also had more success recruiting participants with lower marketing costs. Overall, the pilot demonstrated significant potential for energy savings through improved commercial building energy code compliance.
Leveraging existing home inspections at time-of-sale to promote energy upgrades. Presentation given at ACEEE 2018 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings.
Here are some key considerations for utility EV charging programs based on the discussion:
- A single network provider can simplify program administration and enable integrated demand response capabilities across different charging locations and hardware options. However, it may limit customer choice.
- Make-ready incentives and rebates with multiple qualified network providers gives more customer choice but makes demand response coordination challenging if networks are not interoperable.
- Utility ownership of charging infrastructure allows more direct control over demand response but may require larger upfront investment compared to make-ready incentives.
- Analyzing customized charging data from a single network can provide valuable insights for utilities to better understand customer needs and charging behaviors.
This document summarizes the results of a field study evaluating the performance of transport membrane humidifiers (TMHs) retrofitted to standard efficiency furnaces. The study found that TMHs increased furnace efficiency by 9% for space heating and humidification by adding over 10,500 BTUs per hour. TMHs also improved indoor humidity levels during cold weather without risk of over-humidification. Total installed costs for TMHs were estimated between $1,400-$1,900 with payback periods of 3.9-17.3 years depending on location and energy savings from both heating and humidification. The document concludes that TMHs are a cost-effective alternative to upgrading older furnaces but challenges remain in commercializing the
This document summarizes research on automated house sealing using aerosolized sealants. Key points:
- Air sealing homes can reduce energy use by 30% by reducing air leakage. Aerosol sealing provides an effective way to thoroughly seal homes.
- Field tests with builders showed aerosol sealing reliably achieved tightness standards, reducing leakage by 54-95% in new construction and 39-88% in existing homes.
- Two sealing options were evaluated: sealing after or before insulation. Both reduced leakage by 70-75% but sealing before insulation allowed sealing of more areas.
- The research aims to integrate aerosol sealing into standard construction practices to lower costs and improve performance of home tight
This webinar summarized a research project that evaluated the effectiveness of demand control recirculation systems in commercial hot water applications. Demand control systems use sensors and controls to reduce hot water recirculation pump runtime when hot water is not being used. The project monitored 6 sites before and after installing demand control systems. On average, the systems reduced thermal energy use by 14-18% and pump electricity use by 70-96%, saving $125-1356 per year depending on the site. The simple payback for the control systems was 1-2 years for larger sites and 10-20 years for smaller sites.
Energy Fit Homes is a certificate program administered by the Center for Energy and Environment, designed specifically for existing homes in Minnesota and is focused exclusively on energy efficient upgrades that are cost-effective to the homeowner.
The presentation includes background information on building science and the benefits of Energy Fit Homes for both homeowners and Realtors®. Real estate professionals who attended the presentation received the tools needed to start integrating the program into their Realtor® client services.
This webinar discussed research into optimizing the operation of indoor public pool facilities in Minnesota to save energy. The research characterized over 2,000 indoor pools statewide, conducted in-depth evaluations at 6 sites, and identified key savings opportunities. Statewide, HVAC control upgrades had the largest potential savings. Operational improvements like adjusting temperature and humidity setpoints and installing pool covers could also significantly reduce energy use. The webinar provided recommendations for utility programs and introduced guides developed for pool operators and recommissioning providers.
There’s growing awareness that perhaps the only practical pathway to achieving Minnesota’s deep decarbonization goal is through a combination of steps.
Research lead discusses how new generation air source heat pumps perform in Minnesota’s colder climate, how to best integrate air source heat pumps into utility efficiency programs, and how this new technology has the potential to create new business opportunities in the building and design world.
Research identifying common issues affecting the effectiveness of Energy Recovery Ventilation in Minnesota buildings and developing a protocol to optimize their performance.
Webinar sharing report findings including aerosol sealing cost-effectiveness in multifamily buildings and recommendations on how utilities and contractors can take advantage of this new sealing application.
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Christian persecution in Islamic countries has intensified, with alarming incidents of violence, discrimination, and intolerance. This article highlights recent attacks in Nigeria, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq, exposing the multifaceted challenges faced by Christian communities. Despite the severity of these atrocities, the Western world's response remains muted due to political, economic, and social considerations. The urgent need for international intervention is underscored, emphasizing that without substantial support, the future of Christianity in these regions is at grave risk.
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4. Pg. 4
Customer Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Empowers customers
to control energy bills
Reduce costs for
all customers
Enable economic
growth and vitality
5. Pg. 5
Customer & Communities
• Customer and Community
Expectations are Increasing
• Enhanced Reliability
• Competitive, Affordable Prices
• Local Control, More Choices
• Increasingly Green & Interactive
• Cost and Performance of
Alternatives Improving
• Solar PV & Thermal Systems
• Micro-CHP & Energy Recycling
• Energy storage
• Smart Home Appliances
6. Pg. 6
Assist Regulators & Utilities To Adapt
• Focus on Customers
• Encourage innovation &
efficiency
• Integrate new & more
effective technologies
• Provide new services &
products, more quickly
• Manage disruption & costs
Regulatory Innovation
7. Pg. 7
e21 Phase 1: Recommendations
• Shift AWAY from a system that:
• Provides customers few options
and
• Rewards utilities for selling more
electricity and building capital-
intensive projects
• Move TOWARD a system that:
• Gives customers more options
and
• Enables utilities to earn revenue
by achieving performance
outcomes
Regulatory Innovation