Recap and Reactivate Party Webinar 6/28/11

Welcome and overview Energy Efficiency Update 2011 Legislative Recap The Road Forward Q & A

SB 376 Update Spring 2009: Legislature passes Senate Bill 376, sets goal for utilities to capture “All Cost Effective Energy Efficiency” Spring 2011: Public Service Commission finishes rules on SB376 Summer 2011: Ameren announces they don’t like the rules, will invest less money in energy efficiency as a result 3

ACEEE Energy Efficiency Potential Study for Missouri In-depth report on energy efficiency potential across Missouri Accepted comments until mid-May Final report released this summer ACEEE to hold events around state to highlight findings of the report.

Legislative Session Overview The balance of power: Missouri Senate – 24 Republicans – 70% 8 Democrats – 30% Missouri House 105 Republicans – 67% 54 Democrats – 33%

Legislative Session Overview JCAR action in May 2010 SCR1 passes in Senate “It’s not about the policy, it’s a procedural issue.” Wind and Solar Lobby Day – 1/25 50+ supporters / 12 representatives from major wind companies / 100+ meetings

Legislative Session Overview SCR1 passes House & Senate Governor lets SCR1 go into law Speaker Tilley establishes ‘Special Committee on Renewable Energy’ to “create a legislative fix for Prop C” Rep. Jason Holsman named Chairman Main focus of committee is HB 613 (“Fix for Prop C”)

Legislative Session Overview HB 613 Significantly less renewable power than Prop C Would have required 750MW new renewables Prop C would have required 3000MW total Would have doubled incentives for solar

Legislative Session Overview HB 613 Passed out of Renewable Energy Committee 10-0 Negotiations ultimately revolved around major industrial energy users and utilities. Nuclear “Early Site Permit” (ESP) negotiations dominated session Ameren strikes a deal with major energy users on final day of session at 4:30pm Final bill lands on Senate floor at 5:15pm, dies at 5:45pm (session ends at 6:00pm). 9

Legislative Session Overview Interconnection Standards – “HB 877” To simplify and streamline interconnection of large systems (100kw – 20MW). Hearing held in House Utilities Committee Sponsor: Rep TJ Berry Stakeholder summit to be held this summer to hammer out provisions within law.

The Road Ahead Interconnection policy: Develop language and build support for passage in 2012. Continue movement building within MO. Development of PACE programs around Missouri. Increase outreach to Muni and Coop Boards.

The Road Ahead New RES ballot initiative for 2012? Feasibility study happening now Currently in talks with funders, partners and pollsters to develop strategy. Developing language with input from coalition of groups and experts.

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