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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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CIP Energy Savings (MCF)
* 2014 data are preliminary
Estimated Annual Energy Savings in 2014 Equivalent to over 16,000 Homes
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Minneapolis Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Citywide Activities
Wastewater
Solid Waste
Air Travel (MSP)
On-Road Transportation
Natural Gas Consumption
Electricity Consumption
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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?