Alliance for Sustainable Colorado

Yampa Valley Sustainabil ity Council

NW Colorado Energy Roundtable

COMMUNITY WIDEECONOMIC STABILITY

AND PROSPERITY THROUGH

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Guiding Principles of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Colorado’s New Energy FrontierLocal ProgressThe economics of EE and REGetting EE DoneTiming ConsiderationsMaking an Energy Resolution

AGENDA

4 GUIDING PRINCIPLES

2. Proven technologies and energy management measures can increase energy efficiency with lower energy consumption without compromising comfort or level of service3. Energy efficiency and renewable energy investments in local buildings, homes and transportation creates jobs and has a 2.25 local multiplier effect4. Economic benefits of energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean technology investments are retained locally

1. Entities that operate with lower overhead (variable and fixed costs) are more stable, profitable and competitive over time.

COLORADO’S NEW ENERGY FRONTIER

COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SKI TOWNS

ENERGY PLANS

Summit

Aspen & Snowmass, Crested Butte

SteamboatFraser, Winter Park Vail

Durango

Silverton

Telluride, Mountain Village

“The increasing competition in the ski/snowboard market means that today’s

winter resort must be technologically modern and efficient in terms of its

operating equipment and plant, while at the same time provide a high quality

experience for its guests.”

WHY WE SHOULD CARE WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND US?

Ecosign Master Resort Planners Ltd2011 Master Development Plan for SSRCSeptember 2011

Maintaining our long term competitive edgeStability in the cost of living for residentsMaintenance of municipal services through cost savings

Long term control over resort pricing (lift tickets, food costs and lodging)

Culturally popular with CO tourists Stability in the price of homes with EE or RE

WHY WE SHOULD CARE WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND US?

CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK AND WORKING TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS SINCE 2010

OTHER NON-GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS ARE HAPPENING LIGHTLY

STILL AT LARGE- A COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY WIDE EFFORT INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

LOCAL PROGRESS - SUMMARY

LOCAL PROGRESS – ROUTT COUNT GOV.

Reduced Electric Energy Used by 20% +

2005-2008 2010 2011 20120

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

YVEA Yearly Total (Kilowatt Hours)

Kilo

wat

t H

ours 24.8% Re-

duction in Usage

In partnership with and reported by Mckinstry with Energy Performance Contracts (EPC). Represents 10.1% in cost

reduction

LOCAL PROGRESS – ROUTT COUNTY

Reduced Natural Gas Energy Used By ~40%

Ave. Use 2010 2011 20120

20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000106,367

89,46479,984

64,139

Atmos Energy Year to Date Total

(CCF)

CCF

39.7% Reduction in Usage

In partnership with and reported by Mckinstry with Energy Performance Contracts (EPC). Represents a 58% in cost

reduction

LOCAL PROGRESS – CITY OF STEAMBOAT

Lighting, HVAC optimization, vending misers, and insulation upgrades to several city facilities:

Ice ArenaTennis CenterPublic WorksTransit CenterMainstreet lightingCentennial Hall

Costs savings are now measurable and verified via EPC with McKinstry for calendar year 2011

Sustainability Management Plan

LOCAL PROGRESS – CITY

LOCAL PROGRESS – CITY

GEO MainStreet Steamboat Light Project

6 buildings upgraded in 2011

LOCAL PROGRESS – OTHER PROJECTS

Total Investment (net of GEO rebates)

Total Annual Savings

Average aggregate payback period

$11,608 $10,743 1.43 years

C & C Electric Inc.

Out of County Vendors

In County Vendors

Emerald Mountain Energy, Inc. Routt County Solar Installations 2010-’11

Total Sales - $266,000Residential Projects

Daly Residence – Priest Creek Ranch   Mow Residence – Stagecoach Dowski Residence – Whitewood Spezia Residence – Fairview Dudley Residence – River Road Piaskowsky Residence – Sky Valley 

Commercial Projects Big Agnes – Steamboat Elkstone Farms – Strawberry Park Moots Cycles – Routt County North Routt Community Charter School – Clark Yampatika- Routt County

LOCAL PROGRESS – OTHER PROJECTS

LOCAL PROGRESS – OTHER PROJECTS

STILL OF A LOT OF WORK TO BE DONE

2009 2010 20110

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

72537889

10088kWh Usage per Household for Routt County

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 -

50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

300,000

ATMOS ENERGY NAT GAS VOLUME (MCF) STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO – monthly data through fy

2011

THE ECONOMICS OF EE (AND RE)

Return on investment

COST

OF

ENER

GY S

UPPL

IED

USE OF ENERGY OVER TIME

Cost of energy using current primary fossil fuel sources(+ 6.5% average annual increase nationally*)

Investment in EE or

RE

Break Even PointEE = 1-4 yearsRE = 11-14 years

*Dept of Labor and Statistics (2011)

Cost savings are only ONE part ofthe economic benefit

THE ECONOMICS OF EE

Multipliers to Economic Benefit

THE ECONOMICS OF EE

Energy Related Investments Multiplier to Economic Benefit

Traditional Oil and Gas(generation and distribution)

$1.51

Utility Services $1.61

Energy Efficiency $2.23

EE for Low Income or Multi-unit $2.53

Sources:US Dept. of Energy –The Jobs Connection (2010) American Council for an Energy Efficiency Economy (ACEEE) – EE and Economic Opportunity (2009)Rocky Mountain Institute – Economic Renewal Program (2010)Urban Consortium Energy Task Force – The Hidden Link, Energy and Economic Development (2010)

Energy Efficiency Investments Create More Jobs

THE ECONOMICS OF EE

Energy Efficiency Benefits Local Workers

EE jobs are accessible to lower skilled workers (49% have high School diploma or less)

But EE Jobs pay $4,900/ yr above the nation median wage.

Virtually all EE job related income is retained and recycled locally.

THE ECONOMICS OF EE

Education and OutreachBenefits of EE and RELocal service contractorsAvailable tax incentives, rebates, funding opportunities

Removing the Barriers to EntryFinancing available through EPC, ICAST, grants

Accelerating permitting process for RE and retrofits

MECHANISMS FOR GETTING EE/RE DONE

Incentives and RebatesYVEA/ Atmos sponsored rebatesShifting RE power currently purchased from Xcel to local RE producers over time -YVEA

Revolving EE Fund via YVEA unclaimed capital surplus checks

Market DriversHome Energy Ratings on property disclosure documents via home inspections - MPG

Cost savings above EPC guarantees for Government buildings reinvested in EE

MECHANISMS FOR GETTING EE/RE DONE

TIMING CONSIDERATIONS

Sierra Magazine – “Solar For All”, Feb. 2013

TIMING CONSIDERATIONS

Federal tax incentives exist through 2016

EPA and other grants are still available to help financially

Gasoline tax (to pay for infrastructure) and higher emissions regs. (for coal) are in the works

Building wave is likely given low inventory. Best to establish high energy efficiency building standards BEFORE.

Sign the PledgeEngage With A County-Wide Energy

Resolution

Setting Realistic GoalsEstablishing An Energy Action PlanTurning 2005 talk into action

MOVING FORWARDWHAT DO WE WANT FROM YOU?

I PLEDGE to support energy efficiency and economic

development in Routt County

OUR COMMUNITYOUR CHILDREN

OUR QUALITY OF LIFEOUR ENVIRONMENT

OUR STATE OF COLORADOOUR LOCAL ECONOMY

THANKS YOU

MOVING FORWARD