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Solar Thermal Alliance of Colorado (STAC)

Clean Energy Action March 17, 2011

Becky English

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Solar Thermal Allianceof Colorado(STAC)

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Others

www.coseia.orgwww.cres-energy.org

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Agenda

ACT ONE Solar Thermal (ST) TodayWelcomeCOSEIA and CRESThe Big Picture: Opportunities/Challenges

ACT TWO The FutureIV.STAC VisionV. The RoadmapVI. Participation in the process

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COSEIA BackgroundEstablished in 1989, the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) is the voice of the solar industry in Colorado. COSEIA works to expand the use of solar technologies across Colorado. COSEIA advances solar policy, removes market barriers, highlights emerging trends, and improves education and outreach. Together, with more than 200 member organizations, we're developing one of the fastest growing solar markets in the world. Our mission is to expand solar markets and generate jobs & prosperity for the people of Colorado.

Colorado Solar Energy Industry Association(COSEIA)

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CRES Background

Established in 1996 CRES mission is to educate and disseminate the economic and environmental benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

Colorado Renewable Energy SocietyThe CRES Board, staff and membership have extensive resources and expertise in sustainable technologies.

Board members reach across 125 organizations including: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) University of Colorado Small businesses and green professionals in Metro Denver and throughout Colorado

CRES has the ability to marshal 1,000 potential member volunteers to support initiatives.

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The Big Picture

THE OPPORTUNITIES

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The Big PictureTypical Home in Colorado:

Majority of energy in heating functions

$1,500 of NG = 1,200 therms = 35,000 kWh/year

$1,200 of Electricity = 11,000 kWh/year

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The Big Picture (cont.)ST Addresses Heating Needs:

50,000 panels in the early 80s

Hot water domestic, commercial

Combination hot water/space heating forced air systems, boilers

Pool & Spa heating

Process heat CSP, Evacuated Tubes

displacing NG, Propane & Electricity.

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ST Addresses Other Applications:

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) electric power

AC Sterling Engine Tracking Systems for Process Heat

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Big Picture (cont.)

ST Efficiency: Panels capture 70% of Suns heat 4x10 Panel = 2.5 kW capacity Adapts to partial tree shade Energy storage Reduces Peak Demand/Improves Grid Capacity

Compared to Coal Plant 30% Solar PV 17% Gas combustion car engine __%

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Big Picture (cont.)

ColoradoWe are the ST State: ST Performance: the Delta T Unique combination of environmental factors:Strong Solar RadiationMore sunny daysWarm day-time tempsCold ground waterCold nightsCO Space heating environment

ST Bulls eye is here!

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Big Picture (cont.)

ColoradoWe are the ST State:

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Big Picture (cont.)Economic Dev. Opportunity:

2/3 local labor content

Well paid jobs for qualified labor

2/3 of materials made in USA

Installation expertise 30 years

Manufacturing leaders and start ups

Federal Tax Credits for Colorado- Multiplier Effect

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Big Picture (cont.)THE CHALLENGES

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Big Picture (cont.)Lack of Image and Awareness:

Mistakes of the past

Lack of familiarity

I would like a solar systemohthere is more than one type?

Amend. 37/RES Focus on Solar PV

Lack of media attention

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Big Picture (cont.)Low cost NG, but changing:

Growing local population & consumption Clean Air Clean Jobs Act 900 MW shift Exports of local resources e.g. Rockies Express pipeline EPA investigation of Fracking Recent volatility - $0.50 to $1.00/therm National Average $1.35/thermNeed to manage limited resources

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Big Picture (cont.)Zoning & Permitting Hurdles:

Acceptance in urban landscape

Liabilities of the unfamiliar

Inconsistencies across jurisdictions & absence of state license

Local market developers hurdle soft costs & loss of focus

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Big Picture (cont.)Lack of stable long-term incentives:

GEO support: 2009 pilot program, 2010 statewide hot water programExisting CO programs for most RE/EE technologies RPS, DSMOther state ST programs in AZ, CA, NC, HIOther countries:

China 80.2% of ST capacity added, 200718

Big Picture (cont.) Solar Thermal Pencils Out

Solar Thermal Average Simple Pay BackN.G. (1)N.G. (2)N.G. (3)Propane1Propane2ElectricityIn Colorado - Average SPB +/-20%$0.74/th$1/therm$1.35/th$2.00/g$3.00/g$0.11/KWhDomestic Hot Water - 2 panels, family of 427201511711Combi 1 - 6 panels, DHW + space heat27201511711Combi 2 - 9 panels, DHW, space heat + pool181310757Commercial or multi-family HW - 16 panels181310757Summer-only pool with pool panels (no ITC)15107536N.G. (1) = Natural Gas - current Xcel retail price and projection for CON.G. (2) = Natural Gas - Xcel Peak Retail Price in CO in last two yearsN.G. (3) = Natural Gas - Average national Price (Source: DOE)Propane1 = low end of typical price in CO (front range, good year)Propane2 = High end of typical price in CO (mountain areas, bad year)19

Big Picture (cont.) Opportunities outweigh the Challenges

We run the risk of being the first generation in history to leave the next generation a problem for which there is no solution. We must have a sense of urgency to seize the low-hanging fruit that saves taxpayer money, preserves the environment and creates economic opportunity.

- John Hickenlooper

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The STAC Vision ACT TWO: The Future

Our vision is to make Colorado a global leader in solar thermal adoption, installation, manufacturing, and R&D to boost Colorados economy, generate jobs and help build a sustainable energy future.

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The STAC Vision Founders

Neal Lurie, Executive Director, COSEIA Tony Frank, Executive Director, CRES Laurent Meillon, Capitol Solar Energy Bob Kingston, Re-Align Technologies Abengoa Solar Becky English, CRES Ron Horstman, WAPA Leslie Glustrom, Clean Energy Action Ron Larson, CRES Charlie Montgomery, Colorado Environmental Coalition

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The STAC Vision Stakeholders

Environmental Groups Agriculture/Rural Organizations Academic & Research Institutions Utility & Energy Professionals New Energy Professionals Elected & Regulatory Leaders

200 + indentified stakeholders. Over half have already endorsed STACs vision and objectives.

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The STAC Vision Current Endorsers:

Chuck Ray, SunTrack Solar; Claire Levy, Rep.; Craig Lewis, FIT Coalition; Daimon Vilppu, Simply Efficient; Dan Grossman, Environmental Defense Fund; Irene Perez-Law, ASES; Jeff Lyng, GEO; Jo Bourg, COSEIA; Lee Swenson, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union; Leslie Weiss, Cool Energy; Lorin Van Hall, ASES; Max Tyler, Rep.; Paul Melamed, Vision Sun Design; RJ Harrington, COSEIA; Scott Van Kirk, Vibrant Solar; Susan Perkins, Perkins Energy Law; Tim Merrigan, NREL; Tom Plant, GEO; Tony Frank, CRES; Will Toor, Boulder County Commissioner; Steve Andrews, Westcliff; Tom Corlett, SECRES; John Covert, CO Harvesting Energy Network; Laruent Meillon, Capitol Solar Energy; Sam Weaver, Cool Energy; Mike Morton, Real Good Solar; Nichole Goodman, Alliance for Sustainable CO; Rich LeBlanc, Sky Fuel; Alison Mason, Sky Fuel; Becky English, CRES; Steve Lawrence, CU Boulder; Paul Melamed, Vison Sun Design; Heidi Van Genderen, ACORE; Andy Bardwell, OptiMiser Energy.

Organization listed for identification purposes only. Organization may not officially endorse STAC.24

The RoadmapCreating a Colorado ST Roadmap:

Inspiration from New York roadmap withVisionOpportunities & ChallengesObjectivesMechanisms

Complete by September 201125

The RoadmapNew Yorks Road Map:

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The RoadmapProposed Roadmap Outline (for discussion): Executive Summary Overview background, system types, adoption Benefits economic, environmental Value Chain stakeholders, flow of goods/services Potential Barriers Roadmap recommendations, timeline

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ParticipationHow to participate?

Endorse STACs vision & purpose See me for other participation opportunities

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Thank you for your consideration!

For more information please contact:Tony Frank Executive Director Phone: 303.806.5317Email: t.frank@cres-energy.orgWebsite: www.cres-energy.org

Neal Lurie Executive Director Email: nlurie@coseia.orgWebsite: www.coseia.org

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