C A L I F O R N I A E N E R G Y C O M M I S S I O N Water Energy Technology (WET) Program Laurie ten Hope Deputy Director Energy Research and Development Division IEPR Workshop: Drought Response August 28, 2015 C A L I F O R N I A E N E R G Y C O M M I S S I O N Background Governor Brown directed the first ever statewide mandatory water reductions. (Exec. Order B-29-15) Directed the Energy Commission to implement a water energy technology (WET) program as part of its work to address the drought. Other drought-related work at the Energy Commission Water appliance rebate program. Expedited processing of applications for alternate water supply for power plant operation. Standards to improve water appliances efficiency.2 C A L I F O R N I A E N E R G Y C O M M I S S I O N WET Program Overview Innovative technologies must meet the following: Provide significant greenhouse gas emission reductions with technologies that reduce on-site energy & water use. Demonstrate actual operation beyond the R&D stage and be commercially available. Documented readiness for rapid, large-scale deployment. 3 Purpose: accelerate deployment of innovative water and energy saving technologies C A L I F O R N I A E N E R G Y C O M M I S S I O N 4 WET Target Program Target Stages EPIC / PIER Target C A L I F O R N I A E N E R G Y C O M M I S S I O N WET Program Funding Phase 1: Agriculture Up to $10M Rebates: High Efficiency Irrigation System Grants: Irrigation and Ag Operations Improvements 5 Phase 2: Industrial, Commercial & Residential $16M Grants: Innovative waterless or reduced water using systems Phase 3: Desalination $3M Grants: Improvements to existing plants that result in energy reduction and increased water production C A L I F O R N I A E N E R G Y C O M M I S S I O N WET Program Funding for Disadvantaged Communities At least 10% of the WET Program funds for projects located in disadvantaged communities and directly benefiting disadvantaged communities Higher rebate and grant amounts for projects that meet this requirement - Funds up to 75% of the eligible project cost 6 C A L I F O R N I A E N E R G Y C O M M I S S I O N WET Program: Tentative Schedule 7 ItemDate Program DevelopmentMay Oct 2015 Public Workshops for Program InputJune Sept 2015 Energy Commission Business Meeting Approval of the WET Rebate Program Guidelines for Agriculture* July 8, 2015 Release WET Program Applications*Fall 2015 *Subject to legislative approval of the funding for the WET program C A L I F O R N I A E N E R G Y C O M M I S S I O N Public Comment Opportunity WET Program Phase II & Phase III (commercial, industrial, residential & desalination) Public meeting held August 26 th in Pomona, CA Copy of the notice available and draft application for Phase II available at:Comments due September 1, C A L I F O R N I A E N E R G Y C O M M I S S I O N WET Program Information WET Program Website:Idea Exchange:Opportunities List Serv:9 C A L I F O R N I A E N E R G Y C O M M I S S I O N Any questions? You canus at: