Reaching a Triple Bottom Line with Sustainable Energy John Petroff, Taylor Farms

The Problem UN IPCC: 2° Celsius o 0.85° Celsius already observed o On pace for 3.7° – 4.8° by 2100

The Solution

Challenges

Big Picture Need to change energy management Renewables suddenly affordable Risks and uncertainties for traditional energy suppliers Pressure from customers and consumers

Taylor Farms Solar

Taylor Farms Wind

Energy Prices ≠ Electricity Prices Rates set at the PUC; cover operating costs, capital costs, and return on capital o Opposite of highly volatile energy commodity markets We’re just hedging

Energy Prices ≠ Electricity Prices

Conclusion Big problem Big opportunities Win-win