CEE
The Changing Electric System and Energy Efficiencys Promise to
Keep Bills LowJoseph SullivanManager of Strategic RelationsCenter
for Energy and Environment
July 28, 2016
CEEs Nonprofit MissionThe Center for Energy and Environment
(CEE) is a nonprofit organization that promotes energy efficiency
to strengthen the economy while improving the environment. We do
this through:Nation-leading Energy Efficiency ResearchAward-winning
Energy Efficiency Programs that have saved customers well over $500
millionNearly $200 million in Clean Energy Project FinancingPolicy
Innovations such as Minnesotas Energy Efficiency Resource Standard
and associated utility financial incentives
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The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a nonprofit
organization that promotes energy efficiency to strengthen the
economy while improving the environmentWe conduct research and
develop programs so that:Businesses operate more efficiently and
profitably;Government agencies and nonprofits spend less on
facilities and functions;Utilities achieve their energy-efficiency
goals at least-cost; andHouseholds save money and improve
comfort.
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35 Years of Clean Energy Accomplishments
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Minnesotas Transformation to Date
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2013 MN Electric Generation Resources including Energy
Efficiency
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Electricity Price Comparison
Source: Energy Information Agency
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And whats more because of our excellent policy and regulatory
framework and terrific utilities, weve been able to do all of this
while keeping electricity costs well below the national average,
and among the lowest in the region.
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The Big Trends in MinnesotaApproximately 12% annual reduction in
coal use from 5 years ago and a 22% reduction from 1998Coal still
approximately 50% of energy generated and consumed in MinnesotaWind
energy has increased 2.5x since 2006, as of 2015 it is
approximately 17% of our electric energyNuclear remains steady at
about 23-24%System is Decarbonizing-Carbon emissions down
approximately 20% since 2007
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Macro-Drivers Affecting Power Plant Fleet?Low Natural Gas Prices
Putting Extreme Pressure on Coal and Nuclear FleetUneconomic and
Old Coal Facilities ClosingPublic is Demanding Cleaner and Newer
Power PlantsRegulatory UncertaintyNRC 20 year licenses for
Minnesota nuclear reactors will expire in the early 2030s
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Minnesotas Changing Electric System
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The UpshotPotential rate increases for residents, businesses,
and governmentsCleaner but more reliable electric
systemUncertaintyMore opportunities for controlling costs and being
involved in the system
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So what can a business or individual do?
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Invest in Efficiency!Getting pushed around does not have to be
an optionElectric bills are not electric rates. Businesses,
individuals, ratepayers can have low electricity bills even with
higher electricity ratesOptimizing electricity use keeps resources
local through savings and utilizing local businesses
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Energy Efficiency isCost effective-EE pays for itself over its
lifetime. If a project uses less energy but never pays for itself
ITS NOT more efficient!Efficiency = Increased energy productivity.
Efficiency is about fixing electric leaky faucets EE saves money,
resources, reduces emissions, allows dollars to be spent on
business priorities Efficiency increases customer controlEE keeps
bills low even if when rates go upUtility rebates buy low cost
energy efficiency from customers
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CEE Business Programs
Small Business LightingEnergy Intelligence
Engineering Services
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CEE has three main programs that service businesses. Our
One-Stop Efficiency Shop for small business lighting helps over
1,000 businesses a year do lighting retrofits. We provide technical
assistance, and access to enhanced rebates from Xcel Energy, who
funds the program. Xcel is also funding our energy intelligence for
industry program. This is for small industrial customers. We
provide advanced metering, to get real-time energy data every 5
minutes, and provide that through a software dashboard, to provide
insights into energy usage, along with customized support.Our
engineering services serves larger commercial buildings, through
recommissioning, continuous commissioning, customized training, and
benchmarking services.We are currently recommissioning the IDS
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One-Stop Efficiency ShopSmall Business Lighting programFree
lighting auditSubstantial utility rebates up to 60% of project
costsStart to finish oversight of the entire retrofit
processCompletion of all paperworkExpertise in lighting retrofits
for private and public buildingsSchools, hotels, bakeries, malls,
fire stations, city halls, police, park buildingsGreat energy
savings opportunitiesLighting consists of ~25-30% of energy
usage
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A free lighting audit with detailed recommendations, estimated
project costs, rebates and savingsSubstantial rebates up to 60% of
the project costConvenient and attractive financing optionsA
simple, one-stop service that minimizes participant timeA pool of
qualified contractors to reduce the hassle of collecting
bidsStart-to-finish oversight of the entire lighting
retrofitCompletion of all program paperwork
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Why Lighting Efficiency?Source: California Commercial End-Use
Survey, California Energy Commission, March 2006
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Engineering ServicesStaff of 9, including 6 registered
professional engineersServe several types of facilities
including:Examples include-hotels, ice arenas, healthcare,
manufacturing, college campuses, correctional, office, and
theatres.
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Energy Intelligence ProgramMonitor your industrial facility and
save energy!Tool that provides real-time feedback to help manage
energyDetermine how much and when you use energyIdentify wasted
energy during non-production periodsIdentify demand peaks that
cause high energy billsCEE assessment of building and equipmentWe
develop energy strategies to optimize your energy useWe make
suggestions to lower your baseline energy useSave money by
implementing strategies
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Look at better operations, as well as equipment
4% annual energy savings
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Example of a small industrial customer. We worked with them to
log their energy usage over time, to look for energy savings
opportunities.Circled area represents when they were leaving
equipment on overnight after the end of a shift laser cutter and
compressed air systemThe dashed line represents the average energy
usage during the previous 5 weeks, and the solid line represents a
day when we experimented with turning off two pieces of equipment
after the shift was over.Savings represents 4% of annual energy
usage just by shutting off equipment, and it didnt cost them
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Examples of CEE projects
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Madison East Center (2014)Madison East worked with CEE and
Schwickerts Tecta America to recommend and install new lighting
throughout the Mall. Project Highlights $40,000/yr in electricity
cost savings2 year paybackApproximately $55,000 in utility
rebatesSaving 500,000 kilowatt-hours annually These savings are
attributed only to changing lighting
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City of Slayton (2009)The Slayton City Council instructed the
City Administrator to pursue programs to make the City more
efficientWorking through Xcel Energy and with CEE, the City
retrofit inefficient lighting throughout the Fire & Police
Departments, City Hall, Library and Senior CenterThe City further
partnered with Xcel Energy and CEE to help promote lighting
upgrades and retrofits to Slayton businessesCity electricity
savings ~ $2800 per year. Payback 1.7 years These savings are
attributed only to changing lighting
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107 cities have been served by CEEs One-Stop Efficiency
ShopFocused on lighting upgrades in Xcel Energys service territory
Lighting projects in Airports, City Halls, WWTP, Police and Fire,
Cemeterys, Liquor Stores, Golf Courses, Senior Centers To date,
One-Stop is saving these communities $1.7 million per year through
lighting retrofits alone One-stop has served more than 12,000
customers. Total savings to these customers of more than $480
million
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Horizon Middle School Moorhead, 2008 New construction but
building used excessive energy and there were comfort and pressure
issuesCEE conducted a comprehensive recommissioning study in
2008Recommissioning determined:Intake fans were overpowering return
fansPumps not synchronized to outdoor temperaturesHot water system
not optimizedAir Handling Units operated when nobody
presentImplementation of improvements saved $141,227 per year. 3
year payback. $422,600 total cost.
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Home Energy Squad EnhancedComprehensive whole-home programEngage
cities in community-based marketingDirect install of gas and
electric measuresCustomized energy savings recommendations~12,000
HES visits since 20102,600 HES visits in 20151.77 million kw/h
savings 2015
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The Lending Center at CEECEE offers financing to residential
property owners for rehabilitation and energy efficiency projects,
as well as to commercial property owners for energy related
improvements. As a non-traditional lender and non-profit
organization, we provide administrative services for several metro
area cities, utilities, are a Minnesota Housing lender and offer
programs tailored to meet a wide variety of financing needs.
Partners include: MN Department of CommerceMN Housing Finance
Agency (MHFA)MHFA lender for over 20 yearsTwin Cities area Platinum
Lender Xcel Energy and Great River EnergySt. Paul Port Authority8
Cities: Anoka, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Fridley, New
Hope, St. Louis Park and Minneapolis Over 100 different loan
programs are administered by the Lending Center at CEECEE also
funds our own loan programs (Solar, Energy and Home
Improvement)
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Commercial Loan ProgramsFor-profit entitiesMaximum loan amount
of $100,000Rate is currently 3.9%Terms up to 5 yearsNon-profit
entities (501c3) for Xcel OSES Lighting ProjectsMaximum Loan is
$25,000Term up to 5 years Project must have a payback less than 10
years0%Eligible projects include upgrades to:Lighting technology
HVAC controlsEnvelope air sealing and insulationSolar Other
efficiency projects
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Residential ProgramsEnergy LoanFunded by CEE, MN Department of
Commerce, MHFA and the City of MinneapolisFinancing can be used for
Energy Efficiency Projects such as:Furnace and Air Conditioning
ReplacementWindowsExterior Doors and Light Fixtures Insulation and
Air SealingWater Heater ReplacementSolar projectsGround/Air Source
Heat pumpsSecured and Unsecured optionsRates range from
0%-6.99%Home Improvement LoanFunded by CEE, MN Housing or partner
City programsFinancing can be used for any permanent home
improvement projectAvailable for all income levelsSecured and
Unsecured optionsRates range from 0%-6.99% (CEE and MN Housing
programs)
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Resources for Businesses to Optimize Energy UseCEEAdminister
Xcel Energy/CEE One-Stop Lighting ProgramBusiness Energy
Intelligence ProgramHome Energy Squad- Xcel Energy, CenterPoint
Energy, Building Recommissioning StudiesLow Interest LoansUtility
conservation programsXcel Turn Key Audits, Lighting upgrades,
Equipment Rebates, Recommissioning, Refrigeration, New
Construction, Whole
Buildinghttps://www.xcelenergy.com/programs_and_rebates/business_programs_and_rebatesCenterPointRebates
for boilers, chillers, HVAC, refrigeration, Food Service Equipment,
LEED Certification, etc. Business
Rebates-http://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/business/save-energy-money/efficiency-programs-rebates?wt.ac=top_trans&sa=mnResidential
Rebates-http://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential?sa=mnBENCOContact
BENCO directlyOn site energy efficiency manager can help walk you
through available rebatesGreater Minnesota GasContact GMG
DirectlyMinnesota Chamber of CommerceEnergy Smart CIP Program-helps
Minnesota businesses find their way through EE programs.
http://www.mnenergysmart.com/
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ConclusionEfficiency is about the people, not just the
equipmentEfficiency is a continuous process of improvementLighting
and Recommissioning are good places to start
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Partnerships
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