Minneapolis Clean Energy Partnership

Energy Vision Advisory Committee (EVAC)

4/16/2015

Agenda 3:00 Welcome & Introductions 3:15 Update on EVAC co-chair 3:20 CEP Background & Charge 3:35 EVAC Structure and Charge 4:00 Introduction & Discussion of Potential Work Plan Items 4:55 Wrap Up Next Meeting: May 6, 6-8 pm @ Minneapolis Public Library

Minneapolis as a climate leader 1993: Adopted Minneapolis/Saint Paul CO2 Reduction Project 2003: Greenhouse gas reduction target in Sustainability Indicators 2005: Mayor Rybak signs US Conference of Mayors Climate

Protection Agreement 2007: State of Minnesota Next Generation Energy Act 2008: GHG integrated into the Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan

& GHG inventory updated 2010: City Council adopted Goals & Strategic Directions, including

an Eco-Focused City 2012: City Council updated greenhouse gas emissions target in

Sustainability Indicators 2013: Climate Action Plan adopted by the City Council 2014: Minneapolis designated a Climate Action Champion by the

Obama Administration

• Xcel Energy and the City of Minneapolis have been successfully partnering for more than a century

• Converting the Riverside coal plant to natural gas in 2009 reduced carbon emissions by 90%

• Over three decades of investment and $30 million in energy efficiency programs has saved over 285 million kwh

• Minneapolis customers have eliminated more than 54 million pounds of carbon emissions each year through Xcel Energy’s energy efficiency programs

Xcel Energy and Minneapolis: A long history of success…

• Recognized as a national leader in natural gas energy efficiency

• Greater than a 90% increase in energy savings from 2007 - 2013

• CIP Programs recognized as “exemplary” by national efficiency experts

• Continually looking for ways to improve programs and achieve additional cost-effective energy savings

CenterPoint Energy Serving Minneapolis since 1870

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Minneapolis Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets

Climate action goals • Reduce energy use 17% by 2025 • Generate 10% of electricity

through local sources • Raise bicycle and transit mode

share • Recycle half of the waste

stream, compost 15% • Advance equity in infrastructure

and environmental benefits

Energy Pathways Recommendations

• Pursue traditional energy franchise agreements AND new Clean Energy Agreements with both utilities

• Agreements should focus on achieving the City’s Climate Action and Energy Vision Goals

• Leverage the shared goals of the City and utilities: increased adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs

• Work collaboratively • Continue the City’s work in state

regulatory processes

New utility agreements • New franchise and Clean Energy

agreements signed in October 2014

• Franchise agreements have a minimum term of 5 years and maximum of 10 with renewal linked to progress on Partnership

• Established the Clean Energy Partnership and Board

• Since approval, City and utility staff have been working to launch the Partnership

Moving forward in partnership • CEP Board will meet quarterly • Partnership work will be guided by a two-year

work plan adopted by the Board • Energy Vision Advisory Committee will provide

feedback on the work plan and performance metrics

• Staff teams (utility and city) will support the Board and drive implementation of work plan items

• Annual reports will allow partners and the public to measure progress

Partnership Board: • Two City Council

members • Mayor • City Coordinator • Two high-level

representatives from each utility

Partnership Board

Planning and Coordination of Clean Energy

Activities

City Leadership Utility Leadership

Planning Team City/Utility Expertise

and Facilitation

Energy Vision Advisory

Committee Community engagement

and feedback

Energy Vision Advisory Committee (EVAC) Charge

• Review and provide feedback on the CEP work plan, as well as performance reports.

• Serve as a critical communication link to share information about CEP and EVAC decisions and activities to their respective constituencies.

EVAC Structure • Board appointed 15 members • Two-year term to align with each work plan, current is 2015-2016 • EVAC will meet four times / year or as directed by the CEP Board • Meeting attendance is required; an alternate may attend in an observer

capacity but cannot vote on committee initiatives • EVAC meetings will be open to the public • Committee has two co-chairs, one appointed each by the Board and

one voted by fellow EVAC members • EVAC members will serve in a voluntary, unpaid capacity. • No member can communicate on behalf of EVAC without the approval

of the committee

EVAC Meeting Deadlines

• Two EVAC meetings prior to CEP Board vote on the recommended work plan on May 29th Meeting one: Review and discuss potential work plan items HOMEWORK: Complete individual work plan concept review Meeting two: Discuss work plan concept reviews and prioritization

Potential 2015-2016 Work Plan items

2015-2016 Work Plan • When adopted, will guide the work of the

Partnership and initiatives within each organization

• Will be informed by review and feedback from EVAC

• Items will move the City towards Climate Action goals and Energy Vision, and further utility goals for energy efficiency and renewables

• Will include a set of metrics to track progress on specific initiatives and higher-level goals

Potential Work Plan Items

• Developed by the Planning Team from the Climate Action Plan, Energy Pathways Study, and Clean Energy Agreement MOUs

• Intended to be a starting point for discussions about 2015-2016 Work Plan with EVAC and the CEP Board

Community Initiatives

Community Solar Gardens

Data Access

Commercial Buildings

Multi-Family EE

Residential EE

EE Financing Options

Partners in Energy

Community Engagement

Community Resources Webtool

City Enterprise Initiatives

Participation in Community Solar Gardens

Infrastructure Planning and Econ Dev

LED Street Lighting

Natural Gas Infrastructure for City fleet

Community Solar Gardens

Photo via Star Tribune

Potential Partnership Role • City and utility cooperate

on RFP for city as a customer

• Provide information and training to neighborhoods and communities interested in CSGs

• Develop info resources on CSGs available to Minneapolis customers

Timing • First round of projects are

in approval process with Xcel

• Opportunities to enroll in projects and new project development will continue throughout first two-year work plan period

• City RFP could occur in mid-2015

Energy Usage and Program Participation Data Access

Potential Partnership Role • City and utilities

collaborate on development of new tools for access to data by customers, building owners, neighborhood groups and government

Timing • Xcel has filed letter with

PUC on new tools for building owners – roll-out in 2016

• MN PUC may take action on data access rules in mid-2015

Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings

Potential Partnership Role • Leverage city’s benchmarking

data and outreach work • City and utility collaborate on

development of new marketing approaches or new energy efficiency programs for large buildings

• Recognition and challenge to large commercial buildings

Timing • City will be publishing first

round of data in Fall of 2015

• Discussions on new/modified EE programs is ongoing

• Energy recognition/challenge could kick-off in Fall 2015

Energy Efficiency in Multi-Family Buildings

Potential Partnership Role • Work jointly to seek regulatory

approval at Division of Energy Resources (DER)

• Expanded outreach/marketing to Minneapolis multi-family properties to encourage participation

• Explore Minneapolis regulatory tools to encourage participation

• Explore financing options for program participants to reduce barriers to efficiency improvements

Timing • Program is currently being

reviewed by DER • Provider to be selected by

utilities in 2015 • Program may kick-off later in

2015

Energy Efficiency in 1-4 unit Buildings

Potential Partnership Role • Identify underserved neighborhoods • Expanded outreach/marketing to

Minneapolis 1-4 unit properties to encourage participation

• Explore Minneapolis regulatory tools to encourage participation

• Explore financing options and copay buy-down for program participants to reduce barriers to efficiency improvements and participation

• Different strategies may be needed for rental vs. owner-occupied properties

Timing • Dependent on specific

idea and funding • Both utilities have

multiple programs available

• Pilot program to test success of engagement strategies has recently launched in Minneapolis

Energy Efficiency Financing

Potential Partnership Role • Identify and market

existing financing options from private and public sources for residential properties

• Explore on-bill repayment for energy efficiency upgrades

Timing • CenterPoint plans to

submit request for funding for necessary IT work in their 2017-2019 CIP filing (submitted in 2016)

Enhanced Community Engagement

Photos from Our Power, Home Energy Squad, Efergy.com

Potential Partnership Role • Develop innovative

approaches to engage the community to act on EE/RE programs

• Seek funding for expanded community outreach, empowerment of community-based organizations

Timing • Dependent on specific

idea and funding

Community Initiatives

Community Solar Gardens

Data Access

Commercial Buildings

Multi-Family EE

Residential EE

EE Financing Options

Partners in Energy

Community Engagement

Community Resources Webtool

City Enterprise Initiatives

Participation in Community Solar Gardens

Infrastructure Planning and Econ Dev

LED Street Lighting

Natural Gas Infrastructure for City fleet

Infrastructure Planning & Economic Development

Potential Partnership Role • Staff-to-staff discussion of

ongoing and new issues related to infrastructure:

– Large distribution infrastructure – Resiliency planning – Opportunities at large

redevelopment sites

Timing • Ongoing

LED Street Lights

Potential Partnership Role • Partner to seek regulatory

approval for streetlight retrofit program

• Give input on implementation of roll-out of LED streetlights in Minneapolis (location, timing, etc.)

Timing • First filing to Department

of Energy Resources in May

• Roll-out across Xcel territory over the next 5 years

Natural gas infrastructure for City fleet

Potential Partnership Role • Encourage staff

coordination to explore natural gas fueling of city fleet

• Explore funding opportunities for fueling infrastructure

• Coordination of NGV infrastructure with organic waste collection could create opportunities for production of renewable vehicle fuels

Timing • Staff discussions have

already begun • Study underway to assess

City vehicle fleet and fueling options, estimated to complete in mid-2015

Questions & Discussion

Next Steps

• Complete feedback survey on Potential Work Plan Items by April 23rd

• Planning team will summarize results and send to members by April 30th

• EVAC Meeting #2 will include a facilitated discussion of member feedback and a vote on discussion summary to send to CEP Board

Key Questions

1. How would you prioritize each work plan item?

2. What should the role of the Partnership be in implementing/developing this program?

3. Are there any details or gaps in each idea that need to be developed more fully? Do you have thoughts on HOW something should be implemented?

More information:

http://mplscleanenergypartnership.org