Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative June 17 & 18 Presentation to RMCP Committee July 15, 2015
Main Themes 1.Tracking Progress – Tools – Transparency 2.Reaching the “hard to reach” – Getting to the next level – Customizing based on community profile – Collaboration 3.Framing & messaging – Eco America approach – Focus on upbeat, positive, value-driven
3 Purpose: Inspire and empower our customers to eliminate unnecessary energy use
PG&E Updates Pilots – Step Up and Power Down Commercial – San Francisco and San Jose Residential – San Carlos and Redwood City Energy Efficiency Portfolio – Regulatory Update Phase 1 – Acknowledged 10-year rolling cycle Phase 2 – Stakeholder group exploring how to implement. Extend programs into Awaiting decision in July. Phase 3 – Longer term issues – cost effectiveness, baselines for savings Contracting for 2016 Assumption – 2016 is a repeat of 2015 – budget and scope July – August – Partner planning meetings September – October – Contracting November – Finalize Contracts
More Regulatory Updates On-Bill Repayment pilots coming – end of 2015 CPUC evaluating cost effectiveness and value of programs AB 758 – Doubling of building energy savings (17% reduction in statewide building energy use by 2030) Challenge Program - Grant program from CEC – Estimated launch 2016/2017 – $13 million for year 1 – $20 million/year for subsequent years
Dian Grueneich Former CPUC Commissioner – renewable energy Researcher for Stanford Upcoming white papers: 1.Next Level of Energy Efficiency 2.New Tools and Opportunities 3.Revamping Our Policy Framework
Thank you! Susan Wright Resource Conservation Specialist County of San Mateo Kim Springer Resource Conservation Programs Manager County of San Mateo