The Governors Carbon Challenge

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The Governors Carbon Challenge
Presented by Tim Vrabel, Deputy Director, Energy
Programs Division Efficiency Maine February 13,
2008
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Outcomes for You Today

• Facts about energy efficiency progress in Maine
• Resources, names, and numbers for contacts at
  Efficiency Maine
• A view to the near-term energy future in Maine
• Knowledge that were working together on the
  important common goals of energy efficiency, a
  healthier business climate, and a cleaner
  environment

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What is Efficiency Maine

• The Efficiency Maine program is administered by
  the Maine Public
• Utilities Commission and is funded by Maine
  electricity consumers
• In order to
• Provide financial incentives and conduct training
  to help businesses andresidents become more
  energy and cost efficient
• Coordinate the statewide effort to promote
  efficient use of energy and improve Maines
  environment

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Efficiency Maine Programs

• Efficiency Maine has programs for
• Large and small business
• Residential assistance (for lighting and
  appliances)
• Low income families
• Maine schools (High Performance Schools Program
  for new school construction)
• Training and certification for facility managers
  and operators
• Education curriculum for schools

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More than you Think

• The Efficiency Maine also offers a program
  delivery team with engineering and technical
  services
• You receive objective technical support that can
  help you confirm the practical and financial
  value of energy efficiency measures

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For Business-- Four Easy Steps

• At no cost to you
• Receive a professional assessment of your energy
  use
• Receive an efficiency-upgrade plan and bids from
  approved contractors
• Apply for a low interest loan (3)
• Receive cash incentives for work completed

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Business Program Manager

• Contact the Efficiency Maine Business Program
  Manager David Kyle by phone at 1-866-376-2463
• or via e-mail at david.kyle_at_maine.gov

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Business Energy Audits

• Contact the Efficiency Maine Business Audits
  Manager Shirley Bartlett at 1-866-376-2463
• or via e-mail at shirley.bartlett_at_maine.gov

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Efficiency Maine Lifetime MWh Savings
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Efficiency Maine Spending By County
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Business Program Benefits
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Program Wide cost per kilowatt hour
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Efficiency Maine Savings are increasing
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Efficiency Maine Program Carbon Reduction
Results
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Energy Efficiency is a Bargain
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Energy Efficiency and Maines Load Growth
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Energy Efficiency Helps us Meet Environmental
Challenges
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Maine Must Lead Our Natural resources And
Location are Unique

• 2000 MW of Wind Generation in Maine by 2015
• 7000 MW of additional low/non-CO2 Generation
  Available

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Initiatives for 2008 at the MPUC

• Carbon Free Homes Program will be emphasized
• Carbon Free Home Green Team program will be
  aired
• Addition of commercial new construction program
• Addition of residential new construction program
• Solar Energy Program incentives will be enhanced
• A modest anemometer program will be introduced to
  learn more about wind power in Maine

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Efficiency Maine Web Site

• The information and programs I discussed today
  can be found at
• www.efficiencymaine.com

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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Update (RGGI)

What is RGGI?
RGGI establishes a statewide carbon dioxide
cap-and-trade program for fossil fired electrical
generating units in Maine 25 megawatts or
greater. The same initiative is proposed in nine
regional states.
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RGGI Bill Basics

• The bill creates an Energy and Carbon Savings
  Trust which must allocate not less than 85 for
  measures, investments, and arrangements that
  reduce electricity consumption.
• The Trust must give priority to measures with
  the highest benefit-to-cost.
• The Trust will be administered by three appointed
  trustees.
• A 7 member Maine Energy Conservation Board will
  be appointed by the MPUC to provide advice on
  conservation and CO2 reduction matters.

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RGGI Legislation

• Legislation can be located at
• http//www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/billte
  xts/ld185101.asp

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RGGI Status

• Where the RGGI process stands today
• The 7 member Maine Conservation Board is
  appointed
• The three Energy and Carbon Savings Trust
  trustees will be appointed in July of 2008
• Seven of the nine states have approved the RGGI
  legislation
• The Board and trustees will go through a rigorous
  and open planning process to determine a
  preferred plan of action for use of RGGI funds

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Programs and Ideas

• We will work hard to design programs and develop
  ideas that will strengthen your energy future
• Thank You!