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Arizona Energy Efficiency Project Sierra Club Energy Efficiency and Arizonas Energy Future Jeff Schlegel Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) March 17, 2009

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) Public interest initiative promoting greater energy efficiency in AZ and southwest states Founded in 2001 Board of Directors includes utility, state government, national laboratory, and private sector representatives Funding provided by the Energy Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Clean and sustainable energy Renewable energy –Distributed (on homes and businesses) –Central plant/CSP/wind farms Energy efficiency –Demand-side management (DSM) programs, building codes, appliance standards Clean distributed generation (CHP) Goals and portfolio standards The near future – carbon regulation, transportation (plug in hybrids, other)?

What is energy efficiency? Using energy more wisely Using technologies and systems that use less energy to do the same amount of work, to provide the same level of service Opportunities in all energy end uses: lighting, heating and cooling, motors and drives, industrial processes Energy efficiency generally includes energy conservation

Benefits of Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is good for: –Customers (consumers and businesses) –The utility system (electric and gas) –The economy –The environment

Energy efficiency… Is the lowest cost energy resource – only 2 to 3 cents per kWh saved Can reduce customers energy bills by 10% to 50% Would create over 12,000 new jobs in Arizona by 2025 Would keep more of the energy economy in Arizona (currently, $6 billion of the $10 billion that Arizona businesses and consumers spend on energy leaves the state each year)

7 Today: Arizonas electricity is primarily generated with fossil fuels and nuclear energy

Rapid Growth and the Pressure on Infrastructure and Energy Prices Arizona utilities forecast that electricity demand will grow about 3.5% per year, compared to less than 2% for the nation on average. Rapid growth in electricity demand puts upwards pressure on energy prices, stresses the energy infrastructure, increases risks and threatens reliability, consumes water, and increases air pollution and carbon emissions. Energy dollars flowing out of state put a drag on the economy ($10 billion/year leaves AZ). 8

Choices at the Crossroads How will the energy needs be met? Which energy resources will be chosen? Who will pay the billions? How? How will Arizona choose to grow? A combination of energy efficiency and renewable energy can meet the future energy needs of Arizona consumers and businesses, while providing significant benefits to utility customers, the energy system, the economy, and the environment. 10

Energy Efficiency Reduces Peak Demand and Demand Growth

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Arizona Greenhouse Gas Emissions Source: AZ CCAG Climate Change Action Plan, Final Report, August 2006

Arizona Greenhouse Gas Emissions are Growing Increasing Emissions in Arizona –Arizonas GHG emissions increased by nearly 56% between 1990 and 2005 –Arizonas GHG emissions are projected to increase by about 148% over 1990 levels by 2020, and 200% by 2040 –The majority of Arizonas GHG emissions are from transportation and electricity production

Arizona Set Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals Governor set goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to year 2000 levels by 2020 Governor also set goal to be 50% below year 2000 levels by 2040

Source: AZ CCAG Climate Change Action Plan, Final Report, August % 190% Electricity GHG Emissions are Growing Faster than Total Emissions

Energy Efficiency Provides 1/3 of the GHG Reductions, and $5.5 Billion in Net Economic Benefits

Public Support for Clean Energy: Poll of Arizona Voters Survey of 600 registered voters throughout Arizona conducted in February 2007 by Lori Weigle of Public Opinion Strategies, the largest Republican polling firm in the nation. 87% of the electorate prefers to address Arizonas current energy situation by increasing energy efficiency and using more clean energy sources like wind and solar power rather than by importing more electricity from coal power in other states. 83% of Republicans, 89% of Independents and 91% of Democrats. 89% of Arizonans say they would be willing to pay higher energy prices in order to increase the amount of the states energy needs which are met by renewable energy.

SWEEP Recommendations Design and implement cost-effective energy efficiency programs in the utility sector Adopt energy efficiency goals and funding mechanisms to support utility sector energy efficiency programs Upgrade building codes, support code implementation Adopt appliance/equipment standards Promote highly efficient new buildings (zero-net energy) and beyond-code building standards Adopt best practices in public sector energy management to lead by example Adopt utility rate, pricing, and market reforms Incorporate EE in air pollution control strategies

Energy Efficiency Strategies & Policies Common Types of Utility Energy Efficiency Program Strategies Financial incentives (rebates) for households that purchase efficient appliances, air conditioners, lighting products and controls, or shell measures More efficient and better operated residential and commercial air conditioning systems, with quality installation by trained contractors Grants for low-income home weatherization Direct installation of energy efficiency measures in homes and businesses Audits/assessments and financial incentives for businesses that upgrade energy efficiency On-the-bill customer repayment for energy efficiency measures Training, certification and outreach to builders, contractors, and energy service providers Training and technical assistance for commercial and industrial facility managers Design assistance and incentives for builders and developers that construct energy efficient new homes or commercial buildings Other Energy Efficiency Policies Up-to-date building energy codes along with training of builders and contractors to support building codes and code enforcement State appliance efficiency standards and support of federal standards Income tax credits or sales tax exemptions for households or businesses that purchase highly efficient products Electricity pricing reform to provide greater incentive for conservation; e.g. through inverted block rates

Energy Efficiency Programs Residential new construction Retail products (lighting and appliances) Residential existing homes, with HVAC and quality installation, home performance Low income weatherization Commercial & industrial new construction C&I existing facilities retrofit (large/med.) Small business (direct marketing, direct install, contractor delivered program) Schools and government facilities

New Homes – Three Part Approach Push the envelope –Homes that meet the federal tax credit (50% more efficient) and near- zero energy homes Mainstream/mass market –Energy Star/Power Wise homes Bring up the bottom –Building energy codes and standards, with code support and training

Commercial New Construction Early alert and lead generation system – identify projects years in advance Design assistance and technical support during the design process Financial incentives to encourage design and installation of very efficient measures and to reduce first cost reengineering Leverage LEED and other systems Commissioning to ensure the building performs as designed

Energy Efficiency and Transmission Planning Planning for a system growing at % annually is different than planning for a system growing at 4% Peak demand impacts of EE programs and policies are higher than average energy impacts Energy efficiency and other DSM can be geographically targeted to load centers and substations EE can be ramped up relatively quickly

Policy forums in Arizona Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) – utility regulators Salt River Project (SRP) - board/managers State legislature Governors office and state administration Cities and counties Congressional delegation

Examples of SWEEP actions in AZ policy forums Corporation Commission (ACC) – DSM savings goals, budgets, programs, including intervention in rate cases Legislature including HB2337 energy standards; buildings; contracting, 2332 schools; energy contracts, 2335 improvement districts; renewable energy (2009), HB2766 energy omnibus act (2008), appliance standards (2005), and state savings goals Governor – appointee (active participant) in Governors Climate Change Advisory Group (Climate Change Action Plan)

Federal Economic Stimulus Bill Energy Efficiency –Appropriations To the Department of Energy (DOE) for state, local and Tribal Assistance To other federal agencies –Tax Provisions Increased allocations of qualified energy conservation bonds Energy conservation incentives

Federal Economic Stimulus Bill $16.8 billion to DOE for energy efficiency and renewable energy. –$11.3 is for energy efficiency $3.1 billion for State Energy Conservation Plans (State Energy Program) $3.2 billion for Energy Efficiency Block Grants $5.0 billion for Weatherization Assistance

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) Jeff Schlegel Tucson office mobile Beth Nelson