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EPA’s Clean Power Plan:Energy Efficiency Opportunities
for the Water Sector
Amy D. MartinApril 15, 2015
Texas Water 2015
Who is Frontier?
Frontier Associates LLC• Energy & Water Efficiency and Renewable Energy Consulting Firm
– Pricing & Resource Planning– Efficiency & Renewable Energy Programs– Market Research– Regulatory Assistance– Database Solutions– EUMMOT Administrator
Who is EUMMOT?
Electric Utility Marketing Managers of Texas (EUMMOT)
• Voluntary organization of electric investor-owned utilities (IOUs)
• Formed to address utility industry energy efficiency issues
• Facilitates coordination among program managers
Service Area Map
Energy Efficiency Program OverviewElectric Substantive Rule - Section 25.181 (“Energy Efficiency Rule”)
Clean Power Plan in Texas:Focus on Energy Efficiency
Existing Energy Efficiency Programs:• 2013 savings 0.2% of retail electricity sales
– Cost to achieve savings approximately $200 Million
EPA 111(d) Target:• Achieve savings equal to 1.5% of retail electricity sales by 2029
– Estimated costs to achieve savings is upwards of $3 Billion in 2029
Attempting to meet the EPA target would require a significant increase in statewide energy efficiency spending.
Projected Costs and Estimated Demand Reduction Required to Meet EPA Targets
HELP!
What Can We Do Now?
Eligible Water/Wastewater Facilities Can Participate in Existing Energy Efficiency
Programs in Many Areas Across the State.
Two Programs Typically Offered by Investor-owned Utilities:1. Standard Offer Program (SOP)2. Market Transformation Program (MTP)
Many Munis/Coops Offer Similar Programs or Customized Incentives • Please note they are not required to offer programs
Disclaimer: Some facilities may not be eligible to participate in existing programs even if they are in an eligible service territory (ex: for profits at industrial voltage).
How To Participate
• Identify your utility and look for program opportunities– Helpful source: www.TexasEfficiency.com
• Help us modify existing programs to fit your needs– We are interested in working with your organization to try and
optimize programs for your needs
Thank you!Please feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas
to help us improve energy efficiency offerings!
Amy D. MartinVice President - Consulting
Frontier Associates [email protected]
512.372.8778 x125
