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Guide for Conducting Energy Efficiency Potential StudiesA Resource of the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
Presented by Jeff Loiter, Optimal Energy, Inc.
Optimal Energy 14 School Street Bristol, VT 05443 • (V) 802-453-5100 • (F) 802-453-5001 • www.optenergy.com • [email protected]
Optimal Energy 14 School Street Bristol, VT 05443 • (V) 802-453-5100 • (F) 802-453-5001 • www.optenergy.com • [email protected]
Agenda
National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
Potential Studies as Policy Tool
Examples and Generalizations
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National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
60 member public-private Leadership Group sets tone and overall direction
Aspirational Goal: To achieve all cost-effective energy efficiency by 2025
Five key policy recommendations– #2: Make a strong, long-term commitment to implement cost-
effective energy efficiency as a resource
Vision for 2025 Implementation Goal: Establishing Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency as a High-Priority Resource”
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Potential Studies as Policy Tool
Three broad categories of study discussed in the Guidebook
Studies vary in their scope, objectives, methodology, time horizon, and definitions
Many studies have been done to date
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Steps for Completing a Potential Study
Identify the objective and the audience
Select the potential type(s) to analyze– Technical– Economic– Achievable– Program
Determine the appropriate level of detail
Select and define the methodology
Present the results
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Three Possible Reasons to Conduct a Study
Building support and making the case for energy efficiency programs and funding
– Cost: $20-75K, Time: 1-4 months
Evaluating efficiency as an alternative to a specific supply-side project
– Cost: $75-300K, Time: 4-12 months
Determining how much to spend on efficiency, and how that money can best be spent
– Cost: $75-500K, Time: 4-12 months
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More Detail Means More Resources
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Typical Findings of Potential Studies
Substantial efficiency resource exists
Less expensive than traditional supply
Lighting and cooling are biggest areas of savings
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Where to Find More Information
National Action Plan for Energy Efficiencywww.epa.gov/eeactionplan
Guide for Conducting Energy Efficiency Potential Studieswww.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-programs/napee/resources/guides.html#guide4