All Roads Lead to Energy Efficiency!

Ken Curry Energy Efficiency Managerkbcurry@nppd.com402 563-5366

• The Big Picture!• View Here at Home!• What “Energy Efficiency” really means • What can you do???

What will we cover?

Fact

• The US represents about 5% of the world population

• The US consumes about 25% of the total energy utilized in the world

United States Energy Usage and Efficiency: Measuring Changes Over Time, Energy Information Administration, www.eia.doe.gove/emeu/efficiency/wec98.htm. 1995 data

Newton’s Third Law of Motion:"To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction"

World Population Prospects: the 1998 Rev Vol I; Comprehensive Tables (UN Sales No. E.99.XIII.9)00

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5 billion low-income people in countries with rapid economic growth rates

World Energy & Environmental Implications – China / India

• China is a major world player in importing energy

• China is bringing on line one to two coal fired power plants each week –

• Both countries want to improve the quality of life of their population – which requires energy!

• How can this be denied? What will this mean to our future?????

CNNMoney.com, 12/30/09

                                                                                           

CNNMoney.com, 12/30/09

                                                                                          

CNNMoney.com, 12/30/09

So what do you think??• Many think there is a problem. • Others say “No Problem - it is not man made”.

What do you think?More importantly

What can each of us do??

So what are our future Energy Options?

Can we build more coal stations??

Can we build more nuclear stations and how

long will it take??

How much wind energy is possible – and do we have

it when we need it??

The good news – Nebraska is positioned well for near term capacity and fuel mix!

So what are our future Energy Options?

Lets shed some “Light” on this

question!!!

Why does Energy Efficiency make sense?

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Reduces the demand for electricity Positively impacts the size & timing of future power plants It is our least cost near term resource Increasing energy costs and environmental consideration

support increased focus on efficiency As Public Power, helping our customers save energy – is

the right thing to do! Bottom Line – as a Community – Energy Efficiency can

decrease community costs and enhance the quality of your community!

New businesses are asking about EE programs

Energy Efficiency – our Least Cost Resource!

Range for Costs for Energy Efficiency

$.01 to $.03/kWh

In 2009 our Program Costs for Energy Efficiency

$.014/kWh

Source – based on EPRI 2006 TAG with market adjustments – order of magnitude numbers

Our most cost-effective resource is to invest in our customers to save energy and reduce peak demand

EnergyWise Programs SM

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Residential CFLs High-Efficiency Heat Pumps – Loan or Incentive Refrigerator Recycling Low Flow Showerheads Water Heater Blankets Window Air Conditioners Cooling System Tune-Up Attic Insulation

Agricultural Lighting Irrigation

Commercial/Industrial Lighting Motors Drives HVAC

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NPPD Retail Customers

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What can you do as a Community Leader?• See where you can save energy in your

facility and community!

• Lead by example – improve the efficiency of your facilities!

• Spread the word – you influence many!

Summary• Energy Efficiency is our lowest-cost future resource

option – and we can do it today!

• We all can make a difference and can lead by example!

• Together we can build a “Public Power Plant” – through Efficiency and Demand Reductions!

Building the “Energy Efficiency” Power Plant

Questions!Ken Curry Energy Efficiency Managerkbcurry@nppd.com402 563-5366