Elizabeth Outten Statewide Energy Coordinator
What is the REEL in Alaska Roadmap? Railbelt Electricity Efficiency Landscape (REEL) Commissioned by the Alaska Conservation Alliance Funded by Alaska Conservation Foundation Content and technical support from Natural Capitalism Solutions Charettes throughout the Railbelt
The Goal Do More with Less Railbelt: Meet Electricity Needs with up to 50% greater efficiency Big goal to move discussion forward Small steps to get to goal
Increased Economic Output Nearly $1 Billion in economic gains More Jobs Estimated 9,350 jobs The Result
Roadmap Recommendations 1. Set a goal to reduce electricity by 50% by Implement the RIRP recommendation for a baseline, end-use study. 3. Form a Railbelt regional authority for energy efficiency. 4. Provide statewide legislation to enable property- based financing and incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy
The Roadmap 1. Starting Point – Set a goal, collect baseline data
The Roadmap 2. Landmarks – Lighting, heating/ventilation, plug-in appliances
The Roadmap 3. Financing
The Roadmap 4. Policy – Free market, best buys first, coordination
Social Mobilization Policies/Programs + Mobilization = Success
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