Joint Committee on Energy Mandates February 26, 2016 Regional Policy Roundtable Sustainability Advisory Committee
Background on Energy Mandates: Discussions & Questions Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality Dale Arnold Chair of Energy & Air Quality Working Group
Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Energy Market Trends Crude Oil Natural Gas Electric Generation
Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Energy Market Trends Strategies to Control Energy Costs Diversified Energy Portfolio – A teamwork approach utilizing several different fuel sources. Movement from a centralized to a decentralized electric generation, transmission and distribution system.
Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Technology Development Wind & Solar BioResource Oil & Gas Exploration Regulatory Case Work On-Site Generation Local Planning Environmental & Logistic Issues
Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Transmission and Distribution System Upgrades Interconnection and advanced Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) CHOICE & Aggregation Pipelines - Interstate, Intrastate, or Collection and Utility Lines Eminent Domain… Infrastructure Development
Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Software Deployment Lighting Technology HVAC Upgrades Insulation & Sealing Smart Appliances & Phones Aggressive Energy Efficiency Policy & Programs Consumer & On Site Technology
MORPC’s Work in Energy Energy Planning & Studies Regional Energy Action Plan Insight 2050 Community Energy Tools Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District – 1 st PACE Program in Central Ohio Education & Advocacy Summit on Sustainability; Keynote Program on Energy Testimony on PACE legislation
Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation MORPC’s Work in Energy Technical Services Manufacturing ME3 Program - $800,000 annual savings for 14 companies Residential Programs – 30-year history serving more than 15,000 households
Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Community Challenges Leadership Position on Sustainability at Local, Regional and State Level Rules & Regulations Changes creating uncertainty Local decision-making Economic Development Efforts Local “Toolbox” Strategies for Communities Creating a “Balance” Other?
Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation State-Level Energy Policy July 2008Energy, Jobs, Progress: Ohio Senate Bill 221 Sept 2011Governor Kasich Energy Summit Ohio’s 21 st Century Energy Policy – comprehensive policy built on 10 “pillars” June 2013Ohio General Assembly: Senate Bill 310 Creates the Energy Mandates Study Committee Report Issued September 2015
Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation SB 310 Committee Report Recommendations: 1.Extend the SB 310 Freeze Indefinitely 2.Provide an Expedited Process at the PUCO for the Review of New Utility Plans for Energy Efficiency 3.Investigate and Ensure Maximum Credit for All of Ohio’s Energy Initiatives 4.Switch from Energy Mandates to Energy Incentives 5.Declare the General Assembly Retains Statutory Authority with Respect to Energy Policy and Dispatch Protocols
Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality, MORPC Dale ArnoldChair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group & Director of Energy Development, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Discussion and Outreach Coordinated efforts involving: Project developers Economic Development Regional Organizations & Authorities Community groups Government and regulatory agencies at the township, county, state and in some cases, federal level Planning & Involvement
Christina O’Keeffe Director of Energy & Air Quality Dale Arnold Chair, Energy & Air Quality Working Group