PROSPERING IN A CARBON CONSTRAINED ECONOMY & ADAPTING TO CLIMATE IMPACTS JULIE HARRISON FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Who is SEEA? The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance builds regional partnerships to promote and achieve energy efficiency for a cleaner environment, a more prosperous economy, and a higher quality of life. – Covering 11 southeastern states – 71 million residents
SEEA Participants & Programs State, federal & local governments, electric and natural gas utilities, businesses (energy users and efficiency suppliers), and Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) (environment, low income housing, etc.). Utility and PSC Business Forum State Policy Transit Industrial Private Sector Education Government Research
Need for Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency End-Use Potential Across Regions Source: Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy, McKinsey Global Energy and Materials, July, 2009
Energy Efficiency in the South Residential – Building Codes with Third-Party Verification – Appliance Incentives & Standards – Expanded Weatherization Assistance Program – Residential Retrofits & Equipment Standards Commercial – Tighter Commercial Appliance Standards – Commercial Retrofit Incentives Industry – Industrial Plant Assessments for Plant Utility Upgrades – Industrial Process Improvement Policy – Combined Heat & Power Incentives
Potential of Energy Efficiency
Electricity & Natural Gas Bill Savings Per Capita
Impact of EE Investment in Appalachia (2010 to 2030) Jobs (Actual)16,23137,26877,378 Wages (Million $2006)5171,1693,018 GRP (Million $2006)7631,1973,056
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS?
Contact Julie Harrison Deputy Director Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance Atlanta, Georgia Phone: