Power Saver TM Program Saving Energy Together Reducing Costs with Energy Efficiency Presented by...

Power SaverTM ProgramSaving Energy Together

Reducing Costs Reducing Costs with Energy Efficiencywith Energy Efficiency

Presented byPresented by

Jerrel Gustafson, Unit ManagerJerrel Gustafson, Unit Manager

American Public Power AssociationAmerican Public Power Association

Business & Finance ConferenceBusiness & Finance Conference


Austin Energy – Austin, TexasAustin Energy – Austin, Texas Municipal-Owned Electric UtilityMunicipal-Owned Electric Utility

10th Largest Municipal Utility10th Largest Municipal Utility

Serves > 888,000 PopulationServes > 888,000 Population 320,000 Residential320,000 Residential 40,000 Commercial40,000 Commercial

Generation – 3,170 MWsGeneration – 3,170 MWs Coal 35%, Nuclear 28%, Gas 28%, Coal 35%, Nuclear 28%, Gas 28%,

Purchase Power 5%, Renewable 4% Purchase Power 5%, Renewable 4%

OverviewOverview


Austin City CouncilAustin City Council

Resolution September 14, 1999 Resolution September 14, 1999 “Cost-effective conservation programs shall be the first “Cost-effective conservation programs shall be the first

priority in meeting new load growth requirements of priority in meeting new load growth requirements of

Austin Energy. ”Austin Energy. ”

Clean Energy Resolution August 28, 2003Clean Energy Resolution August 28, 2003

… … Austin Energy Strategic Plan to ensure Austin Austin Energy Strategic Plan to ensure Austin

remains a national and international leader in the remains a national and international leader in the

development and use of clean energydevelopment and use of clean energy


Austin Energy’s ResponseAustin Energy’s Response

Energy Efficiency is first priority 15% Demand-Side Management by 2020 20% Renewable Energy by 2020 100 MWs of Solar by 2020

Commercial, Residential and Solar Energy Efficiency Programs


Program HistoryProgram History

25 Years Promoting Energy Efficiency! 25 Years Promoting Energy Efficiency! Original Program Developed in 1982Original Program Developed in 1982

Low Interest LoanLow Interest Loan Offered Offered

Core Group of ContractorsCore Group of Contractors 4 to 5 Local Contractors4 to 5 Local Contractors

Home Improvements OfferedHome Improvements Offered High Efficiency AC – 10. 0 SEERHigh Efficiency AC – 10. 0 SEER Home Sealing – Less Than 0.7 ACHHome Sealing – Less Than 0.7 ACH Attic Insulation – R-26Attic Insulation – R-26


AE System Load Duration Curve -2004

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Top 160 MW is used 40 hours per year

DSM Opportunity


Peak Peak ClippingClipping

Strategic Strategic ConservationConservation

Load Load ShiftingShifting

Energy Use ModificationEnergy Use Modification


Peak ClippingPeak Clipping Power PartnerPower Partner

A/C CyclingA/C Cycling

W/H CyclingW/H Cycling

Load Co-OpLoad Co-Op

AE DSM ProgramsAE DSM Programs

Represent 51% of new DSM program mixRepresent 51% of new DSM program mix


Forecast vs Actual Load

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Curtailment Session Start

Curtailment Session Finish

2193-MW

2174-MW

Peak Clipping – Power PartnerPeak Clipping – Power Partner Cycling Session, June 15, 2005Cycling Session, June 15, 2005


Strategic ConservationStrategic Conservation Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®

Small Business Efficiency Appliance Efficiency Multi-Family Rebates Commercial Rebates Refrigerator Recycling Free Weatherization Municipal Conservation Air Duct Sealing




Strategic ConservationStrategic ConservationMunicipal Energy Conservation ProgramMunicipal Energy Conservation Program

Traffic Signal Conversion to LEDTraffic Signal Conversion to LED5,500 traffic signals5,500 traffic signals

Existing incandescent lamps 135 watts Existing incandescent lamps 135 watts New LED lamps New LED lamps 15 watts15 watts Energy savings per lamp Energy savings per lamp 120120 watts watts

90%90% energy reduction energy reduction


Load ShiftingLoad Shifting

Time-of-Use RateTime-of-Use Rate

Thermal EnergyThermal Energy

Storage SystemsStorage Systems




Austin Bergstrom International AirportThermal Storage KW Demand Profile

Meter Data For Tuesday, August 8, 2000

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Load Shifting - Thermal StorageLoad Shifting - Thermal Storage ABIA, kW Demand Profile, August 8, 2000ABIA, kW Demand Profile, August 8, 2000


Demand-Side Demand-Side Management’s RoleManagement’s Role

Modifies customer electrical energy usage Modifies customer electrical energy usage through energy efficiency services & productsthrough energy efficiency services & products

Provides cost-effective resources to defer the Provides cost-effective resources to defer the need for new capacityneed for new capacity

Enhances customer serviceEnhances customer service


Historical Peak Demand SavingHistorical Peak Demand Saving

Energy Efficiency Peak Demand Savings

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Residential EfficiencyResidential Efficiency

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Air Conditioning Rebates Air Conditioning Rebates Duct Diagnostic & SealingDuct Diagnostic & Sealing Refrigerator RecyclingRefrigerator Recycling Free Home Weatherization Free Home Weatherization ENERGY STAR LightingENERGY STAR Lighting Multi-Family Multi-Family


WARNING! WARNING!


WARNING!WARNING!

Beware of the Octopus!


Customer OptionsCustomer OptionsHome Performance with ENERGY STAR

Rebate Option Attic Insulation, Solar Screens, Window Film, Home

Sealing, Duct Sealing, Duct Replacement Air Conditioning Rebates Up to $650

Bonus Rebates of $200 - $650

Covers up to 20% of Total Cost of Job

Texas Gas Service Rebates Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing


Customer OptionsCustomer Options

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Loan OptionVelocity Credit Union0%-3.5% APR Fixed Interest Loans3 to 10 Year Term OptionsSingle Family – Duplex Properties EligibleToll Free# 1-800-933-2029 Credit Approval



Appliance RebatesAppliance Rebates

Existing ConstructionExisting Construction Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps ACAC Heat PumpHeat Pump

Energy Star 14.0 SEER – 11.5 EEREnergy Star 14.0 SEER – 11.5 EER $180$180 $240 $240

Tier 1 Tier 1 14.0 SEER – 12.0 EER 14.0 SEER – 12.0 EER $300$300 $360 $360

Tier 2Tier 2 15.0 SEER – 12.5 EER 15.0 SEER – 12.5 EER $480$480 $540 $540

Tier 3Tier 3 16.0 SEER – 13.0 EER 16.0 SEER – 13.0 EER $600$600 $650 $650

ENERGY STAR - Room Air Conditioners – $50 per UnitENERGY STAR - Room Air Conditioners – $50 per Unit

Solar Water Heater System - $2,000 per UnitSolar Water Heater System - $2,000 per Unit



Duct Diagnostic & Sealing Duct Diagnostic & Sealing Onsite Duct Diagnostic

$50 per Unit

Contractor Provides Duct Improvement Recommendations

Rebates Available for Duct Improvements



Refrigerator RecyclingAustin Energy Pays $50 per Unit Recycled

To Schedule Call 1-800-452-8685 Picks Up Refrigerators and Freezers For Single Family & Multi-Family Customers

Must be in Working Condition



ENERGY STAR Lighting Coupon

$2.00 & $4.00 off, Instant Coupon for Energy Star CFL’s

$10.00 off, Instant Coupon for Energy Star Light Fixtures

Local Retailers Redeeming Coupons


Demand ResponseDemand Response

Power Partner – Free Thermostats

Power Partner – Free Water Heater Timer Power Saver Volunteer

Load Co-op Program

Aggregator Program



Power Partner

Free White-Rodgers Programmable Thermostat

Ability to Save 10% - 20% Annually

Greater Temperature Control

Opportunity to Partner with Austin Energy



Power Partner

Benefits to Austin Energy Available for Residential, Small

Business & Commercial Free Installation

Online Programmable



Power Partner



Power Saver Volunteer Environmentally Conscious “Volunteers”Receive Alerts via Email or Text MessageMost Cases – The Day before notificationsDelay using energy between 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.Sign Up at

www.austinenergy.com/go/volunteersReceive “Free” Weatherization Kit


Peak Day: June 2, 2005

Load Shifting - Load CoopLoad Shifting - Load Coop Curtailment, June 15, 2005 - Brown Distributing, Inc.Curtailment, June 15, 2005 - Brown Distributing, Inc.

June 15, 2005


Commercial EfficiencyCommercial Efficiency

Commercial RebatesCommercial Rebates

Small Business LightingSmall Business Lighting

Free Vending MizersFree Vending Mizers

Building Tune UpBuilding Tune Up


Customer OptionsCustomer OptionsCommercial RebatesCommercial Rebates

Rebate Available at $250 per kW Rebate Available at $250 per kW Lighting Lighting AC & Chillers AC & Chillers EnvelopEnvelop Motors Motors

Free Energy AuditFree Energy AuditRecommendations to Customer Recommendations to Customer



Fluorescent Light RetrofitFluorescent Light Retrofit

Manufacturing FacilityManufacturing Facility

Converted (514) 400-watt HID lamps to Converted (514) 400-watt HID lamps to 4-lamp 240-watt T5 HO Fluorescents4-lamp 240-watt T5 HO Fluorescents Annual Cost Savings: $43,812Annual Cost Savings: $43,812

Project Cost: $122,800Project Cost: $122,800

Utility rebate: $33,153 (27% of job cost)Utility rebate: $33,153 (27% of job cost)

Payback was 2 yearsPayback was 2 years



LED Exit Sign Retrofit LED Exit Sign Retrofit 5000 units installed5000 units installed Cost Savings = $84,350 per year.Cost Savings = $84,350 per year.

Maintenance Cost Savings = $103,768 / yearMaintenance Cost Savings = $103,768 / year

Peak Demand Savings = 137 kWPeak Demand Savings = 137 kW

Energy Savings = 1.2 million kWh / yearEnergy Savings = 1.2 million kWh / year


Customer OptionsCustomer OptionsReflective Roof CoatingsReflective Roof Coatings

Target Commercial facilities Target Commercial facilities with flat, dark colored roofswith flat, dark colored roofs

Rebate up to $0.15/sq. ft.Rebate up to $0.15/sq. ft. 300,000 sq. ft. roof300,000 sq. ft. roof Expected Savings Expected Savings

192,000 kWh/year;192,000 kWh/year;

total of 148 kW total of 148 kW


Customer OptionsCustomer OptionsSmall Business LightingSmall Business Lighting

Targets Customers Below 100 kW DemandTargets Customers Below 100 kW Demand

Small Business & Non- ProfitsSmall Business & Non- Profits

Turnkey Program Lighting Discount ProgramTurnkey Program Lighting Discount Program

Discounts Up to 75% of Cost of Job Discounts Up to 75% of Cost of Job


Customer OptionsCustomer Options Vending MizersVending Mizers Shuts-off refrigerated vending machines Shuts-off refrigerated vending machines

when no traffic in the areawhen no traffic in the area

Cuts power costs by 1/3 (~$100/yr)Cuts power costs by 1/3 (~$100/yr) Does not affect product temperaturesDoes not affect product temperatures Installed over 4,400 VM over 3 year Installed over 4,400 VM over 3 year

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Building Tune-UpBuilding Tune-Up

High Tech IndustryHigh Tech IndustryRe-Tuning & Calibrating Existing BuildingsRe-Tuning & Calibrating Existing BuildingsSavings estimate: $260,000 per yearSavings estimate: $260,000 per yearUtility incentive: $10,000 for initial assessmentUtility incentive: $10,000 for initial assessmentTotal cost of project was $149,000Total cost of project was $149,000Economic payback was 7 months.Economic payback was 7 months.


Solar ProgramSolar Program

Rebates AvailableRebates Available

$4,500 per KW of Solar $4,500 per KW of Solar

3 KW Maximum for Residential per Year 3 KW Maximum for Residential per Year

Maximum $13,500 or 80% of Total Maximum $13,500 or 80% of Total CostCost

Federal Tax Credit AvailableFederal Tax Credit Available


Solar Program Solar Program


Closing Closing

Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Great Option for Future Load Growth! Great Option for Future Load Growth!

Great Option for Customer Loyalty!Great Option for Customer Loyalty!

It’s a Cost Effective Option!It’s a Cost Effective Option!


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