1. John E.P. Morrison N.C. Department of Commerce July 29, 2009
State Energy Components of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
John E.P. Morrison
N.C. Department of Commerce
July 29, 2009
The American economy is in the midst of a crisis unlike any we have seen in our lifetime.
The economy lost 2.6 million jobs in 2008, the most of any year since World War II.
Manufacturing activity is at its lowest level in twenty-eight years.
Consumer spending is declining and confidence is at historic lows.
Many experts believe unemployment could reach double digits if no action is taken.
In light of this historic economic weakness, President Obama is working with Congress to enact an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan.
A nationwide effort to create jobs and transform our economy to compete in the 21st century.
The House Bill is the only document presently available.
It is anticipated that this Bill will be enacted by mid February.

2. Reorganization of NC Energy H1481
Moved Energy Office and Weatherization program into the Department of Commerce
Reformatted the Energy Policy Council

3. Energy Policy Council Chair – Mr. Tim Tobin 4 Legislators
12 public members appointed by the Governor

4. Energy Policy Council Alternative Fuels and Biofuels
Energy Efficient Buildings
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency or Renewable Energy Business
Energy related Finance, Business Development or Tech. Development

5. Energy Policy Council Low Income Weatherization Electric Industry
Natural Gas Industry
Petroleum Industry
Local Government Official
Energy Policy Expertise

6. Federal “Pots” of Money
Weatherization $130 million
State Energy Program $76 million
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant $58 million
Appliance Rebates $8 million
Energy Emergency Planning $1 million

7. State Energy Program Federal Recovery Act
$3.1 billion nationally for state energy programs
Funds provided to state energy offices
N.C. State Energy Office to receive $75.9 million
Application approved by the federal Energy Department

8. Focus Areas State Energy Program
Six focus areas for use of Recovery Act funds through the N.C. State Energy Program
Support small business and industry through energy savings
Grow North Carolina’s green workforce
Foster renewable energy technology and resource innovation
Improve energy efficiency in local and state government
Promote residential energy efficiency and renewable energy
Create an Energy Investment Revolving Loan Fund

9. Targeted Efforts State Energy Plan Federal Recovery Act
Support small business and industry through energy savings
Indentify and implement energy saving measures in small business and industry
Target “Main Street” communities
Commercial renewable energy system grants
Nonprofit energy management program

10. Targeted Efforts State Energy Plan Federal Recovery Act
Grow North Carolina’s green workforce – “JobsNow”
Continuing education for building code inspectors
Workforce Development Initiative: Renewable energy, energy efficiency and alternative fuels technology training.

11. Targeted Efforts State Energy Plan Federal Recovery Act
Foster renewable energy technology and resource innovation
Alternative fuels and biofuels development
Partner with the N.C. Biofuels Center and others to award competitive grants for promising biofuels and alternative fuel projects
N.C. Green Business Fund
Competitive grants for innovative energy projects

12. Targeted Efforts State Energy Plan Federal Recovery Act
Improve government energy efficiency
Develop energy assessments and strategic energy plans
Identified and new projects energy projects at state agencies, universities and community colleges can be deployed immediately
Seek more proposals from public schools, local governments, and state agencies

13. Targeted Efforts State Energy Plan Federal Recovery Act
Promote residential energy efficiency and renewable energy
Promote energy efficiency in new affordable housing
“Energy Star” manufactured homes
New affordable housing units
Energy audits and implementation for existing homes
Matching funds and other incentives to owners of existing homes for energy audits and implementation of efficiency and renewable energy measures

14. Targeted Efforts State Energy Plan Federal Recovery Act
Create an energy investment revolving loan fund
Low and/or no interest loans to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
Eligible parties include small businesses, industry, nonprofits, local governments, public schools and community colleges

15. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Reduce fossil fuel emissions
Cut total energy use of eligible entities
Improve energy efficiency in transportation, building and other sectors

16. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
$58.3 million for North Carolina
$36.4 million to 31 designated cities, counties and Indian tribes
$20.9 million to be distributed to non-designated communities and agencies.

17. $58 Million to Cities & Counties
Asheville $804,700
Burlington $223,900
Cary $1,166,800
Chapel Hill $554,900
Charlotte $6,780,100
Concord $638,800
Durham $2,173,600
Fayetteville $1,652,900
Gastonia $705,700
Goldsboro $183,600
Greensboro $2,554,900
Greenville $777,600
Hickory $209,300
High Point $998,600
Huntersville $175,100
Jacksonville $781,600
Kannapolis $170,300
Raleigh $3,820,400
Rocky Mount $ 572,100
Wilmington $1,039,900
Wilson $ 214,900
Winston-Salem $2,262,000
Buncombe $624,800
Cumberland $590,700
Davidson $631,100
Gaston $525,600
Iredell $645,100
Johnston $
Mecklenburg $649,500
Randolph $578,200
Union $751,800
Wake $3,030,300
Cherokee Indians $ 253,100
State Energy Office $20,925,300

18. Block Grant Awards Funding will focus on four areas
Provide grants to smaller cities and counties, public schools and community colleges for energy efficiency and renewable energy renovations in buildings
Provide technical assistance
Implement programs to conserve energy used in transportation
Implementation of methane and greenhouse gas technologies by local governments

19. Preparation Forklift ready
Focus on job creation, energy savings, jobs, renewable energy generated, jobs, petroleum displaced, jobs and emission reductions
Organize to develop local efficiency strategy

20. Contact Information
State Energy Office N.C. Department of Administration 1830A Tillery Place Raleigh, NC
Mailing Address:
1340 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC
phone
fax