Energy Crossroads: A New Policy Vision Climate Action 2.0: Spotlight on Communities July 18, 2015 Wallingford, CT Bill Dornbos CT Director and Senior Attorney Acadia Center

Energy’s Climate Challenge(s) Key Trends from ClimateVision2020 Power generation emissions down 44%. Transportation sector accounts for 47% of the region’s total emissions. Oil-heated buildings are hard-to-reach for efficiency programs.

Pathway to Deep GHG Reductions: Electrification (+ RE)

EnergyVision High Feasibility Use existing electric technologies – electric vehicles, heat pumps Deploy more local energy – solar PV, geo-targeting, microgrids Empower consumers and communities – new policies, pricing, tools

Consumers at the Center

7 Use Local Energy as Grid Resource

Value Local Energy as Grid Resource

Local Means Local Source:

Give Communities More Tools Community Choice Aggregation Local Circuit Load Info – “Heat Maps” DER Grants/Prizes w/ Localized Benefits Targeted Focus of EE Programs Financing – Bonds, TIF, Other?

Contact Information Bill Dornbos CT Director and Senior Attorney (860) ext 202 Boston, MA Hartford, CT New York, NY Providence, RI Rockport, ME Ottawa, ON, Canada