1. Micronesian Energy Association (MEA) Green Energy Micronesia (GEM)
Welcome Remarks
Greet all Distinguished Guest present at the MCES Summit.
The presentation in which we are performing this afternoon in regards to regional energy objectives in Micronesian, involves presenting case studies that are being implemented in the CNMI, Guam, Republic of Marshall Islands and Palau that can be used as a template for other island to adopt. In addition, updates on renewable energy plans in these regions will also be presented.
Micronesian Energy Association (MEA) Green Energy Micronesia (GEM)
Regional Energy Plans and Objectives February 23, 2016

2. Overview Integrated Resource Plan
CNMI – Rota PV Project and Net Metering
Guam Energy Taskforce
Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) Activities
Palau
Green Energy Micronesian
Our presentation will specifically discuss the following subjects. READ!

3. Integrated Resource Planning
Stakeholder &
Community Involvement
Gathering of Utility Information
Perform Load Forecast and Generation Modeling
Proposal for Implementation
The integration of renewable energy in a region can be facilitated through an Integrated Resource Plan. This plan involves 4 primary factors for a successful implementation a renewable energy in the region.
The Stakeholder and Community involvement in the IRP is a crucial component in that an IRP will not succeed without the stakeholder and community endorsement (not consensus) of a common goal which is to reduce the levelized cost of energy.
The gathering of a region’s utility information is also an important aspect of the integrated resource plan in that a portfolio of the region’s power system is put together to formulate an energy plan that is cost effective from an energy production standpoint.
Once an energy portfolio is put in place, load and generation modeling of the region’s grid is performed in order to demonstrate the behavior in which the integrated energy sources has on the grid.
After load and generation modeling of renewable energy onto the grid is completed, a proposal for implementation is the next step in concluding the integrated resource plan. The proposal will encompass all cost parameters as well as the equipment and materials that will need to be in place.
GOAL of the IRP: TO EXAMIN ALL ENERGY OPTIONS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE COST, WHILE BEING ENVIRONMENTALLY RESOPONSIBLE.

4. Rota Photovoltaic Solar Power Project
Rota Load Profile – 5 MW capacity and 1.3 MW peak demand
Integrated Resource Plan for the island of Rota proposes a 225 kW solar generating facility
Reduced diesel fuel consumption by 28,000 gallons.
As an example of an integrated resource plan currently being implemented in the CNMI, the island of Rota is an island in the CNMI that is currently under a renewable energy study for the implementation of photovoltaic energy also called solar energy.
With the help of external funding granted by the United States federal government, an integrated resource plan is currently in the works to propose a solar generation facility. The island of Rota has load capacity of 5 MW and 1.3 MW peak load demand.

5. CNMI Net Metering Customers
Type
Connected
Power
Residential 53
330 kW
Commercial 31
1.7 MW
Government 13
267 kW
As part of the overall objective to integrate renewable energy onto the grid, a region may implement smart energy programs that promote cost effectiveness and reliability from an energy consumption and production standpoint.
For example, the CNMI introduce a net metering program that enable customers to have more affordable and reliable energy supply.
Net metering is defined as a system in which renewable energy and public utility grid power are connected together in order to enable any surplus of power generated from the renewable energy power source to be transferred onto the grid; the process is intended to offset the cost of power that a customer owes to the public utility.
The CNMI’s net programing is sectionalized into two parts each depending on the customer type. The CNMI has a residential and commercial net metering program that are made to benefit both the customer and the public utility.
The table in the slide shows the total connected customer based on type as well as the total power generated from the renewable energy source which is in this case solar.
The CNMI’s utility company has began accepting net metering applicants and has connected customers to their grid.
Through a previous study(KEMA report), 8MW is the maximum penetration of Solar PV on the Saipan electrical system before reaching grid instability.
Additional net metering customers are likely to connect to the Saipan electrical grid as the price of solar panels are projected to decrease.
What about the other islands in the CNMI? How can we improve our impact to the environment by reducing our dependency on fossil fuels?

6. Guam Energy Task Force Diversifying fuel sources and reducing energy consumption to 20% by 2020
Strategies for Achieving the Goal
Continue to implement efficiency programs to reduce demand on the island to include programs aimed at business and gov’t buildings.
Continue to seek alternatives to oil/diesel dependence at all levels, home, business, and gov’t to mitigate risks
Fuel Cost Savings if Achieved Today
In 2010, GPA purchased 2.9 million barrels of oil and diesel at a cost of $232 million
With sound capital investment, a 20% reduction would result in annual savings of ~$46 million at the wholesale level; retail value is greater. While price per barrel has decline, Guam has yet to feel the benefits.

7. RMI Activities
Electrification of 95% of rural outer atolls households by 2015
Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and ocean thermal energy are being studied for implementation
Renewable energy Implementation will be made on different public sectors such as transportation, public works, and environmental entities
Public lighting using Solar PV and LEDS (Reduce energy consumption by replacing inefficient mercury vapor lamps)
-480 streetlights are operated by solar (Majuro, Kwajalein &
remote outer islands.

8. Palau Palau Energy Act JCM two commercial buildings Solar panels
Airport parking lot
Ministry of Education parking lot
Capitol Building parking lot
National track and field and swimming pool

9. Green Energy Micronesia (GEM)
Many Partners, One Team:
We need the cooperation and assistance from all partners, not just RMI, FSM and Palau but also CNMI, Guam, Yap, Chuuk and Kosrae
We will continue to work to organize and maintain the Micronesian Energy Association as a way to develop our vision and plans for the Green Energy Micronesia initiative
Intended National Determined Contributions (INDC) to develop Renewable Energy power generating technology by 20 to 30 % by 2020.

10. Recommendations for a Green Energy Micronesia
An Integrated Resource Plan and the Rota PV Solar project can be used as a model for the adoption of renewable energy in Micronesia
The adoption of renewable energy is an complex and integrated effort that will require the study of a state’s grid and levelized cost of energy
Technically skilled personnel is crucial in the operation and maintenance of renewable energy systems
In Conclusion…
Emphasis on how the community’s involvement and endorsement of a common goal is the KEY to a successful plan – the recovery after Soudelor and the IRP
The Regional Energy Committee is recommending for a Disaster type of MOU for member of the MCES
Elaborate on what types of assistance may be offered:
Procurement, Engineers, Accountants, Line Men and Equipment included