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A Synthesis of Recent Energy Policy Recommendations for Arizona
Guiding Principles Desert Context Technology Investment
Infrastructure Transportation
Energy policy should be long-term and include externalities
Use measurable outcomes and benchmarks
Gov't should approach EE as a partner and adopt holistic policies with industry
Stress importance of individual responsibility
RE/Sustainable energy should play predominant role
Rely on diverse, sustainable portfolio with close to zero emissions
Prioritize transportation fuels & NG affordability and reliability
Develop detailed definition of solar supply chain to improve solar cluster devMaintain & upgrade energy infrastructureProvide incentives to implement DGInfrastructure should support innovationImplement Solar Ready OrdinancesImplement E-SIDS to establish PACE accessW/ CA, develop mutually-beneficial transmission systems for RE and under-utilized Natural Gas plants ("renewable firm zones”) Map a business cluster to encourage export strategy
Develop detailed solar energy generation plan with solar exports from large-scale generation
Consider arid and sunny environment and political/economic context
Encourage DG
Encourage desert-friendly solar tech development
Promote public transportation
Use public incentives to support investment in emerging and new to market tech
Promote public-private partnerships for emerging tech
Focus on business attraction & retention
Define projects of significance by a set of selective characteristics to encourage investment; tie them to performance-based incentives
Increase research & implementation funding for energy storage
Guiding Principles cont’d
= Arizona Town Hall = Arizona Energy Consortium Solar Roadmap = ASU Solar Summit March 2012
Policy consistency, transparency is key
Regional transmission development support is critical
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A Synthesis of Energy Policy Recommendations for Arizona cont’d
Environmental Justice Economics/Rate Setting Consolidation/Cooperation
Demand Side Behavior Energy Safety EducationImprove K-12 education with focus on science & techImprove workforce development & trade programsLearn from other states' policies that successfully address innovation & developmentDevelop cohesive narrative
Recognize and improve environmental justice outcomes
Build transmission & delivery in rural areas
Public-private cooperation for long-term investment, emerging tech & innovationState leaders should agree to goals & implementation plans, including fair cost burdensStandardize permitting process for both installation and transmission linesDiscuss regional needsIdentify gov’t agency to implement a comprehensive energy policyCreate regional permit approval centers
Energy policies should include true costs of energyLCA to incorporate costs & incentives into energy pricingRe-implement 1603 Treasury GrantUtilize Master Limited PartnershipsFocus on obtaining project investment through public-private partnershipsEncourage bank investment by connecting solar dev to community reinvestmentEncourage AZ Congressional Delegation to develop aggressive RE Incentives tax credits
Change consumption habits
Educate for greater awareness of comprehensive energy costs
Educate for public understanding of benefits, costs and opportunities
Conduct hazard assessment & mitigation plan for all energy facilities in AZ
Encourage DG and storage on military bases
= Arizona Town Hall = Arizona Energy Consortium Solar Roadmap = ASU Solar Summit March 2012
Natural gas can help keep energy costs down
Solar industry & utilities need to work to improve grid stability, customer service, and ratemaking