Renewable Energy Secure Communities (RESCO) - Green Technology
Renewable Energy Secure Communities (RESCO) Humboldt County
Background ¡
Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) l
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County General Plan and Energy Element l
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Formed in 2003 to reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, and advance the use of clean, efficient, and renewable resources Initiated in 2005 out of need for local energy planning in the face of increasingly constrained non-renewable energy resources and the unintended consequences of their use
Comprehensive Action Plan for Energy (CAPE) l
Offshoot of Energy Element and has served as guiding document for RCEA activities
RESCO Funding: 2009-2011 ¡
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Humboldt County has experienced years of community involvement in and support for energy related efforts 2009: funding opportunity for renewable energy projects put forward by California Energy Commission PIER Program Matching funds from Headwaters Foundation and expertise from Pacific Gas and Electric Company
RESCO Expertise ¡
Local technical expertise: Schatz Energy Research Center, Humboldt State University
Humboldt County Today ¡ ¡ ¡
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Is an energy peninsula (restricted ability to import electricity) Has a large renewable resource base Has a new natural gas power plant that matches well with intermittent renewable sources Possesses local energy research and planning expertise Enjoys great community support for RE Generates about 30% of local electricity from renewable biomass Has multiple RE projects at various stages
Long Term RESCO Goals ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
Achieve local energy security Develop local renewable energy resources Achieve high levels of energy efficiency Realize benefits such as: l Energy price stability l Security in energy supply l Local jobs and economic stimulus l Climate protection goals l Environmental benefits
Current Project Goal ¡
Develop a strategic plan for Humboldt County: l Meet 75%-100% of local electric demand with local renewable energy resources l Meet significant fraction of heating and transportation energy needs through renewable resources
Project Timeline
Progress To Date ¡
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Technical Analysis l Local resources, capacity l Optimal mix to address supply and demand Economic Analysis l Job Creation l “Business as Usual” vs. GHG reductions Stakeholder Participation
Technical Analysis: The Mix ¡ ¡
Current Peak: 170 Mwh 2030 Peak: 180-220 Mwh (includes fuel switching for heating and transportation)
Current Capacity
2030 Capacity
Comments
Natural Gas
163 MW
163 MW
Humboldt Bay Power Plant
Biomass
60 MW
60-250 MW
Scotia, Fairhaven, Blue Lake, expansion through fuels reduction
Hydropower
11 MW
11-38 MW
Matthew’s Dam, run of the river
Photovoltaic
1 MW
1-10 MW
Distributed roof-top solar
Wind
0 MW
0-250 MW
Shell WindEnergy (50 MW)
Wave
0 MW
0-100 MW
Currently R&D stage
Import/Export
60 MW
60-200 MW
Transmission capacity
Storage
0 MW
0-25 MW
Battery, Pumped hydro, Compressed air
Technical Analysis
4.5% cost increase 37% GHG decrease (21% below 1990)
Economic Analysis
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Net job creation = 408 construction and 132 operations phase jobs. Not shown are 18 operations phase jobs lost for the natural gas fired power plant.
Economic Analysis
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Maximum emissions reduction varies with penetration rates for electric vehicles and electric heat pumps.
Technical Lessons Learned ¡
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We can meet a large fraction of our energy needs using local renewables We can substantially reduce our GHG emissions We can do this at a modest cost increase We will create jobs and economic stimulus There are many possible resource and technology options to choose from A balance/mix between them probably makes most sense It is likely that biomass, wind and hydroelectric energy sources and electric vehicles and heat pumps will play a key role Pursuing energy efficiency is a no-brainer Distributed generation (“residential PV”) can play a smaller but important role
Stakeholder Meetings
Stakeholder Meetings ¡
Community Input and Youth Involvement: l
Provided enthusiastic participation
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Created shared vision
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Developed criteria by which to judge renewable energy projects
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Offered near-term next steps for moving strategic plan forward
Adult Criteria for RE Selection
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Youth Criteria for RE Selection Humboldt RESCO Youth Criteria Ranking
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Stakeholder Lessons Learned ¡
A broad based stakeholder group is key (business, economic development, finance, education, policy, environmental, forestry, fisheries, labor, government, regulatory, Tribes, youth)
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Stakeholder involvement is critical to program success
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Identifying opportunities and barriers early on is important
¡
Community members are enthusiastic about RE development and want to be involved
¡
Environment and economy are key concerns
Other Lessons Learned ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
Slow and steady wins the race Collaborate: institutes, agencies, private Manage your scope Think globally, act locally
Next Steps ¡ ¡
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Finish technical, economic analyses Complete other tasks: l Development, ownership, financing l Regulatory, political Continue Stakeholder engagement Formulate Strategic Plan Create “Replication” materials: l Outreach plan, workbook
For more info ¡
www.redwoodenergy.org
Thank You
Background ¡
Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) l
¡
County General Plan and Energy Element l
¡
Formed in 2003 to reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, and advance the use of clean, efficient, and renewable resources Initiated in 2005 out of need for local energy planning in the face of increasingly constrained non-renewable energy resources and the unintended consequences of their use
Comprehensive Action Plan for Energy (CAPE) l
Offshoot of Energy Element and has served as guiding document for RCEA activities
RESCO Funding: 2009-2011 ¡
¡
¡
Humboldt County has experienced years of community involvement in and support for energy related efforts 2009: funding opportunity for renewable energy projects put forward by California Energy Commission PIER Program Matching funds from Headwaters Foundation and expertise from Pacific Gas and Electric Company
RESCO Expertise ¡
Local technical expertise: Schatz Energy Research Center, Humboldt State University
Humboldt County Today ¡ ¡ ¡
¡ ¡ ¡
¡
Is an energy peninsula (restricted ability to import electricity) Has a large renewable resource base Has a new natural gas power plant that matches well with intermittent renewable sources Possesses local energy research and planning expertise Enjoys great community support for RE Generates about 30% of local electricity from renewable biomass Has multiple RE projects at various stages
Long Term RESCO Goals ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
Achieve local energy security Develop local renewable energy resources Achieve high levels of energy efficiency Realize benefits such as: l Energy price stability l Security in energy supply l Local jobs and economic stimulus l Climate protection goals l Environmental benefits
Current Project Goal ¡
Develop a strategic plan for Humboldt County: l Meet 75%-100% of local electric demand with local renewable energy resources l Meet significant fraction of heating and transportation energy needs through renewable resources
Project Timeline
Progress To Date ¡
¡
¡
Technical Analysis l Local resources, capacity l Optimal mix to address supply and demand Economic Analysis l Job Creation l “Business as Usual” vs. GHG reductions Stakeholder Participation
Technical Analysis: The Mix ¡ ¡
Current Peak: 170 Mwh 2030 Peak: 180-220 Mwh (includes fuel switching for heating and transportation)
Current Capacity
2030 Capacity
Comments
Natural Gas
163 MW
163 MW
Humboldt Bay Power Plant
Biomass
60 MW
60-250 MW
Scotia, Fairhaven, Blue Lake, expansion through fuels reduction
Hydropower
11 MW
11-38 MW
Matthew’s Dam, run of the river
Photovoltaic
1 MW
1-10 MW
Distributed roof-top solar
Wind
0 MW
0-250 MW
Shell WindEnergy (50 MW)
Wave
0 MW
0-100 MW
Currently R&D stage
Import/Export
60 MW
60-200 MW
Transmission capacity
Storage
0 MW
0-25 MW
Battery, Pumped hydro, Compressed air
Technical Analysis
4.5% cost increase 37% GHG decrease (21% below 1990)
Economic Analysis
¡ ¡
Net job creation = 408 construction and 132 operations phase jobs. Not shown are 18 operations phase jobs lost for the natural gas fired power plant.
Economic Analysis
¡
Maximum emissions reduction varies with penetration rates for electric vehicles and electric heat pumps.
Technical Lessons Learned ¡
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
¡ ¡
¡ ¡
We can meet a large fraction of our energy needs using local renewables We can substantially reduce our GHG emissions We can do this at a modest cost increase We will create jobs and economic stimulus There are many possible resource and technology options to choose from A balance/mix between them probably makes most sense It is likely that biomass, wind and hydroelectric energy sources and electric vehicles and heat pumps will play a key role Pursuing energy efficiency is a no-brainer Distributed generation (“residential PV”) can play a smaller but important role
Stakeholder Meetings
Stakeholder Meetings ¡
Community Input and Youth Involvement: l
Provided enthusiastic participation
l
Created shared vision
l
Developed criteria by which to judge renewable energy projects
l
Offered near-term next steps for moving strategic plan forward
Adult Criteria for RE Selection
Criteria
im
R
e
at iv
Im
s G en
ct o
n
to
e
un ity
se rs
ow er U
P
n
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tio
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C om m
ity
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Li fe -C yc le
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ct s
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nc
Ef fe
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Im pa
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P
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Fu
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Ef fe
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nl in
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N eg
of
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M in
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C
A
E
Youth Criteria for RE Selection Humboldt RESCO Youth Criteria Ranking
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Stakeholder Lessons Learned ¡
A broad based stakeholder group is key (business, economic development, finance, education, policy, environmental, forestry, fisheries, labor, government, regulatory, Tribes, youth)
¡
Stakeholder involvement is critical to program success
¡
Identifying opportunities and barriers early on is important
¡
Community members are enthusiastic about RE development and want to be involved
¡
Environment and economy are key concerns
Other Lessons Learned ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
Slow and steady wins the race Collaborate: institutes, agencies, private Manage your scope Think globally, act locally
Next Steps ¡ ¡
¡ ¡ ¡
Finish technical, economic analyses Complete other tasks: l Development, ownership, financing l Regulatory, political Continue Stakeholder engagement Formulate Strategic Plan Create “Replication” materials: l Outreach plan, workbook
For more info ¡
www.redwoodenergy.org
Thank You
