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Clean Energy Forum, March 29, 2011
Transcript of Clean Energy Forum, all slides combined
March 29, 2011
Agenda
• Welcome & Opening Remarks
• Keynote Address
• Municipal Energy Panel
• Networking & Roundtable Discussions
Please feel free to seat yourself by topic according to
interest and expertise.
The electricity for this event has been matched by Mass
Energy with local, clean wind power from the New England
Wind Fund.
MetroFuture Energy Goals
Goal #34: The region will be a national leader in the green
technology and clean energy sectors.
Goal #56: The region will use progressively less energy for
electricity, heating, cooling, and transportation.
Goal #57: The region will be a national leader in reducing
greenhouse gas emissions.
Goal #59: The region will produce more renewable energy and will
obtain more of its energy from renewable sources.
Clean Energy Initiative
Policy Development & Advocacy
Technical Assistance
• Regional Energy Managers
• Regional ESCO
• Preliminary Site Assessment
Workshops & Networking
Regional BaselineCarlos Gotay Martinez
Where Are We Now? Energy Projects in the MAPC Region
23%
18%
7%
52%
Q: Do you have a municipal staff member focused on energy or sustainability?
Yes – one or more full-time staff
Yes – part time staff position
Not yet, but under consideration
No
43%
12%
9%
9%
27%
Q: Does your municipality's zoning have provisions specifically for renewable energy development?
Yes – At least some facilities allowed “as of right”
Yes – Only by special permit
No – Zoning has been drafted and is under consideration
No – Zoning under development
Has not been seriously considered or proposed
Where Are We Now? Energy Projects in the MAPC Region
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86.0% 84.2% 73.7% 42.1% 29.8% 28.1% 15.8%
Energy Audits Lighting Upgrades
Building Upgrades
High-Efficiency Vehicles
ESCO Contracting
Energy Conservation
Plan
Other
Q: What energy efficiency projects has your municipality done?
Where Are We Now? Energy Projects in the MAPC Region
Keynote Address
Frank Gorke, Assistant Secretary
for Energy
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Perspectives on
Our Clean Energy Journey
March 2011
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Clean Energy Journey
Context – Best Clean Energy State in Nation
Role of Cities and Towns
Priorities -- Economic Growth
Efficiency
Renewables
Jobs
Goals
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
MA has High Electricity Prices …
Source: EIA Form 826
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
… but MA gets lots of $GDP per MMBTU
Source: EIA/Bureau of Economic Analysis 2008
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Clean Energy Legislation 2008 • Green Communities Act
Expands EE delivery mechanisms and goals RPS – expansion and strengthening targets of 1997 Act Net metering provisions Establishes DOER’s Green Communities Program
• Global Warming Solutions Act 2020 commitments – 10-25% below 1990 levels 2050 commitments – 80% or more below 1990 levels
• Oceans Management Act Provides zoning-like planning of state waters Identifies presumptive areas for wind development
• Clean Energy Jobs MA Clean Energy Center as clean jobs focal point
• Clean Energy Biofuels Act Support for advanced biofuels Paves way for transition to LCFS
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Cities and Towns Valued Partners• Trusted partnerships enabling better energy decisions for all Examples of success – assessments, investments, reduced
consumption, savings Sharing best practices – homeowners, renters, all businesses,
institutions State and local governments leading by example Learning partners in what works well and what can work
better• 351 Community Partners – engaging and empowering everyone Each with approaches tailored to their needs Enabling tangible progress 64 Stretch Code Communities 53 Green Communities
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
53 Green Communities
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
MassEnergyInsightMassEnergyInsight enables cities and towns to perform key energy management tasks:1. Develop an energy use baseline2. Benchmark building performance3. Identify priority targets for energy efficiency investments4. Show the results of energy efficiency investments5. Highlight any irregularities in energy use6. Develop a greenhouse gas emissions inventory7. Generate reports for stakeholders8. Forecast energy budgets
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
64 Stretch Code Communities
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs19
Generation delivered by Investor-Owned Utilities
Energy Efficiency Delivered
40,000
45,000
50,000
55,000
60,000
1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011
Source: DOER
Energy Efficiency Trends
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
• Most ambitious EE program in the country;
• 3 X California/capita;
• Doubling of employment in EE services since 2007
• $2 Billion Investment = $6 Billion Savings
• Cheapest “new” source of energy;
• By 2020 – 20% electricity through EE;
• 5%-6% GHG reductions
Energy Efficiency
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
RPS / APS Cumulative Obligations
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RPS / APS Minimum Standard
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Class II - WTE
Class II
Class I - Solar
Class I
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs22
MA RPS Class I Technology Trend
ComplianceYear
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500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
GW
h
Hydro
Wind
Solar PV
Landfill Methane
Biomass
Anaerobic Digester
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
• 10-fold increase in wind –from 3.1 MW to more than 30 MW by end of 2010;
• Building the wind cluster:• Wind Blade Test Facility; • Cape Wind• Vestas R&D• Siemens Offshore• MassTank/EEW• New Bedford Port;• FloDesign• American Superconductor• First Wind
Wind
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70• 250 MW Goal
• 20 X Solar Growth
• Over 2,900 projects
• Solar employers have grown from 50 before Comm Solar to over 200 in 2009
Pre
2007
2007
Commonwealth Solar I
Stimulus
Utility Owned
CSII&CSStim
2007-2010
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
• All types of projects• Homes• Schools• Businesses• State and local government• Utilities
• All over the state
• Doubling of employment in solar manufacturing and installation between 2007 to 2009.
Solar
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Clean Energy Economic Opportunity
• > 11,000 people in clean energy sector; up 65% since 2007
• Jobs in solar manufacturing, installation and services have tripled since 2007
• Jobs in energy efficiency services have doubled since 2007
• Companies leading the charge: A123; CSG; FloDesign; TPI Composites; Boston Power; Siemens; American Superconductor; Nexamp; First Wind
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
GHG Trends
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
GHG Reduction Sources
Buildings
Electricity
Transportation
Non-Energy
• Efficiency/RGGI• Building codes• Building rating and labeling• “deep” retrofits• C&I oil• solar thermal• cooling/trees• appliance standards
• RPS• EPA/Powerplant rules• Clean energy imports• Clean Energy Performance Std
• Green DOT• Fed/CA standards• Fed Std for medium and
heavy vehicles• Fed RFS and regional LCFS• Clean car incentives• PAYD pilot insurance• Sustainable development• Smart growth
• Vehicle AC • Stationary refrigerant• Reducing SF6 in elec equip• Reducing plastics GHG
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Suggestions?
• Faster
• Bigger
• Lower cost
• More fun
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Jay Ash, City Manager, City of Chelsea &
President, Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Jim Hunt, Chief of Environmental and Energy Services,
City of Boston
Bob Paine, Medford Energy Committee, City of
Medford
David Lutes, Environmental Program Coordinator, City of Somerville
Andy Brydges, Program Director, Massachusetts Clean
Energy Center
Panel Discussion
Jim Hunt, Chief of
Environmental and Energy
Services, City of Boston
Mayor Thomas M. Menino
Jim Hunt
Chief of Environment and Energy
Green Boston: A Climate of Action
BHA Maverick Gardens
Green Affordable Housing
In 2008, Boston has been ranked one of the most sustainable cities in the US:
• Ranked 3rd by Popular Science Magazine
• Ranked 6th by SustainLane.com
National Leader in Sustainability
1. Community Engagement - Climate
Mindy Lubber, CERES
James McCarthy, Harvard University
Kalila Barnett, ACE
Timothy Healey, EnerNOC
Bud Ris, New England Aquarium
Bryan Koop, Boston Properties
Rev. Ray Hammond, Bethel AME
Jim Coyle, Boston Building Trades
Richard Dimino, A Better City
Judith Nitsch, Nitsch Engineering
Mark Buckley, Staples
Chuck McDermott, RockPort Capital
2. Lead By Example
● Energy Efficiency in City Buildings,
LED Street Lights, Traffic signals
● 11.7% of City’s electricity purchase
comes from green power
● Solar and wind power installations
at City facilities
● Moon Island Wind Project
2010 - Boston Municipal GHG’s Below Kyoto
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Fiscal Year
To
ns e
CO
2 Baseline
Unadjusted Emissions
Adjusted Emissions
Kyoto Goal
3. Community Wide - Green Building
• Boston adopts 1st in nation
Green Building Zoning requiring
new construction to follow LEED
Standards (BZC Article 37) - 2007
• Boston Adopts Massachusetts
Stretch Energy Code,
requiring new residential and
commercial buildings to achieve
20% better energy performance
than base code - 2010.
Atlantic Wharf – Boston Properties
Catalyze Energy Efficiency across all
sectors and neighborhoods of Boston
– break down historic barriers to EE;
Connect utility programs with public, private, and community
based networks that exist in Boston;
Connect energy savings with local economic development
and job creation
4. Leverage Partnerships
RenewBoston Functions
1. Outreach & Referral
2. Intake & Information
3. Financing & Assistance
4. Job Creation & Contractor Support
5. Tracking & Strategy
Call RenewBoston or EE program phone #
Sign up for audit, TA
Buy/install more EE measures
Increase savings
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Residential Participation Goal
The participation goal is to serve 150,000
households from 2010 through 2020.
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Contracts
Signed
Inactive
In Process
5. Connect to Economic Development
Boston is a clean tech hub – sector
continues to grow in Innovation District
Green Jobs Boston Partnership –
preparing local residents to enter
and climb this good paying career ladder
Bringing savings to local residents and
businesses, stimulating local economies
Economic Benefit of Climate Action
$ 2 Billion in Net Savings by 2020
“Our green agenda will improve our environment and public health while stimulating our growing green economy. Together, we are turning „Beantown into Greentown.”
– Mayor Thomas M. Menino
Panel Discussion
Bob Paine, Medford
Energy Committee, City of
Medford
Medford Energy Independence Project:
100-kw Wind Turbine Commissioned
February 2009
A renewable energy project case study
Presentation to Metropolitan Area Planning Council Clean Energy Forum Boston, MA March 29, 2011
Bob Paine, Medford Energy Committee
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PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Conserve energy in municipal building operations in accordance with Medford’s Climate Action Plan
Provide valuable interactive educational tool for the 2,000+ students that attend the McGlynn and Andrews Schools
Promote energy independence theme and highly visible symbol of Medford’s commitment to renewable energy
Provide leadership by example for other municipalities implementing similar types of renewable energy projects
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Project Background
January 2004, Mayor Michael McGlynn created the Medford Clean Energy Committee (MCEC) – volunteers selected through review of resumes
October 2004: City of Medford was awarded a $15,000 grant from MA Technology Collaborative (MTC) Funded renewable energy posters, banners,
website, editorial series in local newspapers, direct mailings, and public events.
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Wind Feasibility Study Grant
After 2+ years, Medford selected the McGlynn School as preferred location for the wind turbine
In Fall 2006, Medford received a $15,000 Clean Energy Choice Grant from Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to install an anemometer and to conduct a feasibility study
Hired Sustainable Energy Developments to conduct independent wind resource assessment, an economic analysis, and application for $250,000 MTC grant was approved in May 2007 53
Preliminary Studies, cont.
Meteorological tower installationData available at Weather Underground
http://www.wunderground.com/ weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=KMAMEDFO7
Davis VantagePro2 WirelessSystem
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Design Process
Design Consultant Procurement
Engineering Design Civil
Electrical
Geotechnical
Structural
Permitting, Outreach & other Approvals
Avoided need for a fence around the turbine
Financing 55
Wind Turbine Financing
Over fifty percent in grant funding received for the Project with a current total of $426,250
Installation & construction costs total $645,490
Clean Renewable Energy Bond (CREB)
Low Interest Municipal Bond**
10 Year Payback Period
Up to $25,000/year electricity production
Estimated $7,650/year Renewable Energy Credits
Estimated $1,500/year utility electricity purchase
Estimated insurance & maintenance: $3,700/year
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Construction Process – Electrical Interconnection
Autumn 200857
Construction Process – Foundation Installation
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Construction Process – Tower Installation
January 2009
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Medford Energy Independence Project
Mayor Michael J. McGlynn cuts therecycled ribbon at the Medford EnergyIndependence Project Ribbon CuttingEvent held January 29, 2009.
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Virtual Tour
Photos
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Medford Energy websites and contacts:http://www.medfordcleanenergy.org/ and
http://www.medford.org/Pages/MedfordMA_Energy/energycommittee
Northwind 100 turbine characteristics:http://northernpower.com/wind-power-products/northern-power-100-
wind-turbine.php
Smartview display:https://smartview.northernpower.com/public/medford/
Northern Power Kiosk View:http://northernpower.kiosk-view.com/medford
Weather Underground met tower:http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID
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Contacts and Web sites
Panel Discussion
David Lutes
Office of Sustainability and Environment
City of Somerville
50 Evergreen Ave.
Somerville, MA 02145
617-625-6600, x2106
Panel Discussion
Andy Brydges, Program
Director, Massachusetts
Clean Energy Center
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Overview of Community Resources
March 29, 2011
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MassCEC Overview
Solar Incentives
Wind Incentives
Project Financing
Examples
Introduction
MassCEC Areas of Focus
Investments in Clean Technology
Workforce Development
Clean Energy Sector Development
Renewable Energy
Generation
Project/InstallationManufacturingDevelopmentResearchIdea
Source of funding is a Systems Benefits Change on ratepayers’ electric bill
Available for customers of IOUs and MLPs that opt-in
MassCEC Eligible Customers
A list of eligible MLPs is available at:http://www.masscec.com/solar
Renewable Energy Generation Division
Renewable Energy
Generation
Comm. Solar Comm. Hydro Comm. WindOffshore Wind & Marine
Low Income Partnerships
SREC Management
Project/InstallationManufacturingDevelopmentResearchIdea
Program Overview
Commonwealth Solar
Commonwealth Solar I Commonwealth Solar IICommonwealth Solar
Stimulus
Rebates SRECs
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (www.dsireusa.org)
Rebates and Other Incentives
Federal Tax Credits
• Accelerated Depreciation (MACRS)
• Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
State Tax Credits
• Property Tax Exemption
• Sales Tax Exemption
Other Incentives
• Net Metering
Various Options Available:
Direct Ownership Maximizes value of electricity generated
3rd Party Ownership Hedges against future electricity price increases
Minimizes up front cost and O&M costs
Leverages tax incentives to reduce overall project cost
Leasing Potential revenue generator
Project Financing Models
3rd Party Ownership
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Commercial
Public
Residential
Commonwealth Solar 3rd Party Ownership Projects
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RET-Funded Non-RET Funded Cumulative
Public Projects
Yarmouth Town Hall12.6 kW System
Public Projects (cont.)
Medway Public High School132 kW System
Public Projects (cont.)
Watertown Police Station28.42 kW
Micro Scale Community Scale Commercial Scale
Purpose
Rebates for construction of responsibly-sited and well-performing small wind installations
Assistance for public and non-public utility-scale wind projects, from early assessment to construction
• Assistance for commercial-scale wind projects in early, high-risk, stages.• Identify and evaluate potential sites for commercial wind projects (state facilitated wind)
Eligibility Turbines <100 kW100 kW – 10 MW, typically net metered
~ 2.5 MW – 30 MW
Incentive
• Installation rebates determined by kW and kWh produced. • Maximum of $130,000.
• Site Assessment services for public entities• Feasibility Study grants up to $85,000• Design & Construction grants up to $400,000
• Feasibility study grants up to $55,000• Development Loans up to $250,000• Early-stage technical and environmental site assessments (state facilitated wind)• This program is being modified to address earlier stage risk.
Commonwealth WindPrograms overview
Map of Community Scale Wind ProjectsInstalled and Pipeline as of 12/07/10
Site Assessments Feasibility StudiesDesign &
Construction
Funds awarded $300,296 $5,120,017 $23,708,840
MW awarded 48.4 MW
Projects awarded 50 102 42
Average cost$/project
$6,005 $58,668 $4,107,008
Average incentive % of cost
100% 86% 14%
MW installed 15.9
Community Scale WindAwards as of 12/07/10*
* Data includes projects from the Large On-site Renewables Initiative (LORI) and the Community Wind Collaborative, predecessor programs that made awards for community scale wind projects prior to launch of
Commonwealth Wind in 2009.
Nantucket High School Wind Turbine
Andy Brydges
Program Director
MassCEC
55 Summer St., 9th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Questions?
Roundtable Conversations
Developing Wind Energy
Renew Boston – Community
Based Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency Programs &
Financing
Municipal Energy Offices
Demand Response Programs
Alternatives to PACE
ESCOs and Energy Savings
Performance Contracts
Please seat yourself according to interest or expertiseWe will rotate tables after 15-20 minutes of discussion
DOER Green Communities
Massachusetts Clean Energy
Center
ICLEI – Local Governments for
Sustainability
Adopting the MA Stretch Code
Preliminary Site Assessments for
PV and Wind
Power Purchase Agreements
New Energy Technologies
Roundtable Conversations
Discussion Points
Introduce yourselves and the work that you are doing (or
hope to do) related to this topic. What questions do you have
on this topic? What challenges have you encountered in your work?
What are some possible solutions to these challenges? What
sort of assistance would be helpful for you to act productively
on this topic (e.g. complete a project, enroll in a program,
etc)?
Who is currently working on these issues? How might MAPC
and its members support or contribute to this work?
Each table should have a facilitator and a note-taker. Please return notes (blue
sheet) to an MAPC staff member at the end of the discussion period.
Thank you!
Contact & Resource List
If you would like to be included on a contact list (to be circulated
after the forum), please let us know when you check in, or by filling out the pink sheet on your table.
Send any event announcements, links to websites or other
resources you would like to include to Helen Aki, Energy Services Coordinator: [email protected] by April 1, 2011.
For more resources, visit our website at:
http://mapc.org/smart-growth/clean-energy
