Residential Energy Efficiency & Solar Energy in PA
Residential Energy Efficiency & Solar Energy in PA
Liz Robinson Energy Coordinating Agency Philadelphia, Pa October 2009
Energy Coordinating Agency 25 years and growing
Size of the EE and Solar Resource • ACEEE Study May 2009 – Fully 30% of the state’s energy needs can be met cost effectively by energy efficiency – Additional 2% by solar – Low income programs very cost effective
Why Energy Efficiency? The 1st Fuel Average Cost of New Electric Resources
Source: Lazard 2008 except (a) ACEEE 2009
Energy Conservation Saves energy Saves money Reduces ghg emissions Creates jobs Lowers energy price Restores affordability
Potential Carbon Reductions in 2030 from EE and all renewables to achieve reductions of 80% by 2050
Pennsylvania Today 2008 ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Source: Eldridge et al 2008
Results: Share of Cost-Effective Resource Potential by Sector by 2025
Electricity: 33%
Natural Gas: 27%
Fuel Oil: 29%
Energy Efficiency Resource Potential: Residential Electricity (18,000 GWh or 30% svgs potential in 2025) Electricity Use Feedback 7%
New Homes 10%
Plug Loads 5%
HVAC Shell/Load Reducing Measures 32%
Furnace Fans 6% Appliances 1% Refrigeration 2%
HVAC Equipment 4% Lighting 21%
Water Heating 13%
Consumer Impacts of EE Policies (ACEEE) • Annual investments in energy efficiency reach $2.5 billion by 2025 • Gross energy bill savings reach $7.2 billion per year by 2025 • Net consumer savings of $4.75 billion from lower energy bills and wholesale price moderation
Economic and Environmental Impacts of EE Investment in Pa Net Macroeconomic Impacts Net Jobs (Actual) Wages ($2006) GSP ($2006)
2020
2025
14,500
27,200
$440
$1.1 Billion
$1 Billion
$2.6 Billion
Reduce CO2 emissions ~45 million tons in 2025
PA State Legislation • AEPS with solar share • SB 1 $98 million for energy efficiency, $400 million for solar • Act 129 requires electric utilities to save 1% by 2011, 3% by 2013 plus 4.5% of peak load: • Statewide $137 million per year
Stimulus $$ • • • •
Weatherization Assistance Program + SEP + Energy Block Grant + DOL++++++ Act 129 = Crash TRAINING Program
“I want a Green Job” “What is a Green Job?”
Workforce Development; key to Market Transformation • Unifying the Silos: Low Income and Market rate • One Technical Standard • National Certification: BPI and RESNET
Coming Soon: John S. & James L. Knight Green Jobs Training Center
ECA Weatherizes 3,000 homes a year E C A w
Insulating a Flat Roof Attic Cavity
The Audit
Cool Roofs for a Warming Planet
White roofs are typically 60 – 90 degrees cooler than black roofs on hot summer days. Save Energy Save Lives
Cool Roofs reduce Peak Load, Urban Heat Island Impact and Increase Earth’s Albedo
Community Carbon Trust First local carbon offsets program. Reduces energy use in homes of working poor, thus permanently lowering carbon emissions.
Million Solar Roofs Partnership
First Solar PV on Affordable Housing in North Philly
Thank you from
Team ECA!
Liz Robinson Energy Coordinating Agency Philadelphia, Pa October 2009
Energy Coordinating Agency 25 years and growing
Size of the EE and Solar Resource • ACEEE Study May 2009 – Fully 30% of the state’s energy needs can be met cost effectively by energy efficiency – Additional 2% by solar – Low income programs very cost effective
Why Energy Efficiency? The 1st Fuel Average Cost of New Electric Resources
Source: Lazard 2008 except (a) ACEEE 2009
Energy Conservation Saves energy Saves money Reduces ghg emissions Creates jobs Lowers energy price Restores affordability
Potential Carbon Reductions in 2030 from EE and all renewables to achieve reductions of 80% by 2050
Pennsylvania Today 2008 ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Source: Eldridge et al 2008
Results: Share of Cost-Effective Resource Potential by Sector by 2025
Electricity: 33%
Natural Gas: 27%
Fuel Oil: 29%
Energy Efficiency Resource Potential: Residential Electricity (18,000 GWh or 30% svgs potential in 2025) Electricity Use Feedback 7%
New Homes 10%
Plug Loads 5%
HVAC Shell/Load Reducing Measures 32%
Furnace Fans 6% Appliances 1% Refrigeration 2%
HVAC Equipment 4% Lighting 21%
Water Heating 13%
Consumer Impacts of EE Policies (ACEEE) • Annual investments in energy efficiency reach $2.5 billion by 2025 • Gross energy bill savings reach $7.2 billion per year by 2025 • Net consumer savings of $4.75 billion from lower energy bills and wholesale price moderation
Economic and Environmental Impacts of EE Investment in Pa Net Macroeconomic Impacts Net Jobs (Actual) Wages ($2006) GSP ($2006)
2020
2025
14,500
27,200
$440
$1.1 Billion
$1 Billion
$2.6 Billion
Reduce CO2 emissions ~45 million tons in 2025
PA State Legislation • AEPS with solar share • SB 1 $98 million for energy efficiency, $400 million for solar • Act 129 requires electric utilities to save 1% by 2011, 3% by 2013 plus 4.5% of peak load: • Statewide $137 million per year
Stimulus $$ • • • •
Weatherization Assistance Program + SEP + Energy Block Grant + DOL++++++ Act 129 = Crash TRAINING Program
“I want a Green Job” “What is a Green Job?”
Workforce Development; key to Market Transformation • Unifying the Silos: Low Income and Market rate • One Technical Standard • National Certification: BPI and RESNET
Coming Soon: John S. & James L. Knight Green Jobs Training Center
ECA Weatherizes 3,000 homes a year E C A w
Insulating a Flat Roof Attic Cavity
The Audit
Cool Roofs for a Warming Planet
White roofs are typically 60 – 90 degrees cooler than black roofs on hot summer days. Save Energy Save Lives
Cool Roofs reduce Peak Load, Urban Heat Island Impact and Increase Earth’s Albedo
Community Carbon Trust First local carbon offsets program. Reduces energy use in homes of working poor, thus permanently lowering carbon emissions.
Million Solar Roofs Partnership
First Solar PV on Affordable Housing in North Philly
Thank you from
Team ECA!
