1. Guide for Conducting Energy Efficiency Potential Studies A 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 info@optenergy.com

2. Agenda National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency Potential Studies as Policy Tool Examples and Generalizations

3. Optimal Energy 14 School Street Bristol, VT 05443 (V) 802-453-5100 (F) 802-453-5001 www.optenergy.com info@optenergy.com 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”

4. Optimal Energy 14 School Street Bristol, VT 05443 (V) 802-453-5100 (F) 802-453-5001 www.optenergy.com info@optenergy.com 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

5. Optimal Energy 14 School Street Bristol, VT 05443 (V) 802-453-5100 (F) 802-453-5001 www.optenergy.com info@optenergy.com 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

6. Optimal Energy 14 School Street Bristol, VT 05443 (V) 802-453-5100 (F) 802-453-5001 www.optenergy.com info@optenergy.com 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

7. Optimal Energy 14 School Street Bristol, VT 05443 (V) 802-453-5100 (F) 802-453-5001 www.optenergy.com info@optenergy.com More Detail Means More Resources

8. Optimal Energy 14 School Street Bristol, VT 05443 (V) 802-453-5100 (F) 802-453-5001 www.optenergy.com info@optenergy.com Typical Findings of Potential Studies Substantial efficiency resource exists Less expensive than traditional supply Lighting and cooling are biggest areas of savings

9. Optimal Energy 14 School Street Bristol, VT 05443 (V) 802-453-5100 (F) 802-453-5001 www.optenergy.com info@optenergy.com Where to Find More Information National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency www.epa.gov/eeactionplan Guide for Conducting Energy Efficiency Potential Studies www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy- programs/napee/resources/guides.html#guide4