1 Energy Efficiency Programs For Local Governments & Community Partners Christina Prestella Program Manager, Government & Community Partnerships PG&E September 9, 2012
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners2 Overview Energy Efficiency Portfolio –Program Background –Program Delivery Programs for Local Governments & Community Partners –Government & Community Partnerships –Strategic Energy Resources
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners3 Overview Energy Efficiency Portfolio –Program Background –Program Delivery Programs for Local Governments & Community Partners –Government & Community Partnerships –Strategic Energy Resources
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners4 Energy Efficiency Portfolio – Program Background PG&E serves approximately 15 million customers –1 in 20 Americans –Large scale impact Since 1990, PG&E Programs have: –Saved over 60,000 GWh of energy through efficiency & conservation –Avoided construction of 15 large power plants From PG&E Programs have: –Avoided release of more than 168 million metric tons of CO 2 into the atmosphere
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners5 Source: 2010 PG&E’s Corporate Sustainability Report Energy Efficiency Portfolio – Program Background
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners6 Energy Efficiency Portfolio – Program Background PG&E’s Cycle: –PG&E investing $1.3 billion Largest investment in energy efficiency by any utility in the U.S. –As of 2011, PG&E has exceeded GWh and MM therm goals, and achieved 81% of the MW goal Goals Through Dec 31, 2011 % of Goals MW % GWh3,1103,254105% MM Therms % Source: PG&E’s 2011 Energy Efficiency Annual Report, May 2012
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners7 Key Drivers for Achieved Savings in 2010 GWh MM Therms Energy Efficiency Portfolio – Program Background
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners8 PG&E’s proposed “Transition Cycle”: –Proposed portfolio would invest $859.5 million to continue and expand current Programs Source: PG&E’s Energy Efficiency Application, July 2012 GWhMWMM Therms , % of Goal133%129%127% Energy Efficiency Portfolio – Program Background
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners9 Reaching Segments… –Residential –Commercial Small to Medium vs Large –Industrial –Agricultural –Local Governments Through Channels… –Retailers –Manufactures –Contractors –Trade Professionals –Local and State Governments –Community Based Organizations –Third Party Programs Energy Efficiency Portfolio – Program Delivery
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners10 Using Channels to Deliver PG&E Programs… –Government & Community Partnerships –Energy Training Centers –Third Party Contractors –Low Income Programs & Outreach –Distribution & Online –Trade Alliances Energy Efficiency Portfolio – Program Delivery
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners11 Energy Efficiency Portfolio – Program Delivery Work with multiple actors to transform the market… Upstream: Incentives to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers Midstream: Incentives to vendors who sell energy-efficient products to customers (i.e. contractors, installers, etc.) Downstream: Rebates to end-use customers who purchase energy-efficient equipment
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners12 Energy Efficiency Portfolio – Program Delivery Making existing buildings more energy-efficient through: Cash rebates (Rebate Catalogs) Calculated/Custom incentives
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners13 Overview Energy Efficiency Portfolio –Program Background –Program Delivery Programs for Local Governments & Community Partners –Government & Community Partnerships (GCP) –Strategic Energy Resources (SER)
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners14 Government & Community Partnerships Government Facility Retrofits Audits Incentives Application Assistance PG&E Program Coordination SMB and Residential EE Community Outreach and Education Campaign Planning Strategic Plan Support California Long Term Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Menu Programs for Local Government & Community Partners – GCP
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners15 30,000 foot view… California Public Utilities Commission California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan (CEESP)- Goal 3: “Local Governments lead by example with their own facilities and energy usage practices,” Goal 4: “Local Governments lead their communities with innovative programs for energy efficiency, sustainability, and climate change.” Goal 5: “Local Government energy efficiency expertise becomes widespread and typical.” Pacific Gas and Electric Company Programs for Local Government & Community Partners - SER
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners16 AB 32: Reduce statewide GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 CEESP: By % of governments will adopt energy/sustainability/climate action plans, implement plans, and track achievements Programs for Local Government & Community Partners - SER
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners17 Provide data, tools and training to help local governments achieve real greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories Energy & Climate Action Planning assistance for local governments Strategy & Implementation Design Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Solutions Programs for Local Government & Community Partners - SER
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners18 Programs for Local Government & Community Partners - SER
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Governments and Community Partners19 Programs for Local Government & Community Partners - SER
20 Questions? Thank You! Christina Prestella