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1 New Incentives for Energy Efficiency William S. Haas Energy Division Representative

2 Overview Why Energy Efficiency - Climate Change and Chicago About the new Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard Implications of the Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard Other DCEO Incentive Opportunities

3 City of Chicago Global Warming Task Force: Increasing Number of Days with Tmax > 90 o F +20 days +50 days Hayhoe, K., D. Wuebbles et al. 2008. Climate Change and Chicago: Projections and Potential Impacts. A report for the City of Chicago, 151 pp.

4 City of Chicago Global Warming Task Force: Increasing Number of Days with Tmax > 100 o F +30 days +10 days Hayhoe, K., D. Wuebbles et al. 2008. Climate Change and Chicago: Projections and Potential Impacts. A report for the City of Chicago, 151 pp.

5 Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard Requires additional, escalating electric consumption reductions every year (below currently projected baseline scenarios) Applies only to Commonwealth Edison & Ameren Companies Provides funding mechanism for new energy efficiency programs and initiatives for customers in the Commonwealth Edison & Ameren service territories

6 New Energy Efficiency Funding YearRevenue CapFunding LevelDCEO Share 20080.5%$53.2 million$12.9 million 20091.0%$111 million$26.8 million 20101.5%$172 million$41.6 million 2011 +2.0%$235 million$57 million

7 Public Benefit Funding for Energy Efficiency as a Percent of Utility Revenues Source: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, September 2007

8 DCEO Portfolio INCENTIVE Public Sector (~65%) – Municipals – K-12 schools – Community Colleges – Universities – State and Federal Facilities Low Income (~25%) – New Construction and Gut Rehab – Moderate Rehab/ Prescriptive MARKET TRANSFORMATION Technical Assistance (~5%) – Commercial Bldg Assessments – Design Assistance – Large Customer Management Practices Assessments – Energy Performance Contracting Education & Training (~5%) – Building Codes – Building Operators/Owners – Design/Construction and HVAC Replacement Industry

9 Public Sector (~65%) Prescriptive: specific incentives linked to easily quantifiable, individual efficiency measures such as outdoor and indoor lighting, chillers, etc. Custom: an incentive linked to $/kWh saved for measures that are not standard, e.g., University labs and hospitals, museums, etc. New Construction: new construction funding for facilities beyond code Lights for Learning: contracting through k-12 schools to sell CFL bulbs and, including efficiency education for students.

10 Technical Assistance (~5%) Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC): partnership with the University of Illinois to provide energy audits, analysis and design assistance to public and private building owners Large-customer Energy Analysis Program (LEAP): rebranding of the MEEP that provides management practices assessments and technical energy audits for large customers Energy Performance Contracting Program: technical assistance to public sector applicants financing energy efficiency projects through performance contracts

11 Green Ribbon Workshops Learn more about these new programs and how your organization can participate and save money – June 10: Chicago Hilton, Chicago – June 12: Doubletree Guest Suites, Downers Grove – June 19: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Mundelein – June 20: Holiday Inn Convention Center, Tinley Park – June 27: Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort, Rockford Representatives available to answer questions and discuss program guidelines and qualifications Visit www.comedcares.com to register

12 Environmental Benefits

13 Renewable Energy Programs Approximately $5 million per year for the Renewable Energy Resources Program Solar Energy Rebate Program: provides a rebate for eligible project costs related to a solar thermal or solar photovoltaic system installation under $50,000 in total cost Solar Thermal Incentive Program: provides a grant for eligible project costs related to a solar thermal system installation over $50,000 in total cost

14 Illinois Zero Waste Schools Program To encourage schools across Illinois to strive to become “waste-free” where virtually all waste generated at the school is reduced, reused or recycled Grants available for recycling, source reduction and composting projects in both public and private schools Visit www.istep.org to learn more

15 Key Web Links Web LinkInformation www.illinoisenergy.orgDCEO energy efficiency and renewable energy programs for private, public and non- profit sectors www.ileeps.orgEEPS information for DCEO, ComEd and Ameren EEPS programs www.sedac.orgSmart Energy Design Assistance Center provides technical assistance for the private and public sector through energy information, news and trainings, energy service provider list

16 Contact Information William S. Haas Energy Division Representative Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph, Suite 3-400 Chicago, Illinois 60601 312-814-4763 (voice) 312-814-1800 (fax) william.haas@illinois.gov


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