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ALACHUA COUNTY ENERGY CONSERVATION STRATEGIES COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING: FINANCING ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY November 13, 2008.

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1 ALACHUA COUNTY ENERGY CONSERVATION STRATEGIES COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING: FINANCING ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY November 13, 2008

2 Alachua County Commission “…wants to do its part to reduce or mitigate the effects of Global Climate Change and promote the long-term economic security of its citizens through the implementation of policies that enhance energy efficiency…” Resolution 07-18,March 27, 2007

3 Energy Conservation Strategies Commission Mission “To draft a comprehensive report on energy use, its relationship to climate change and local socio-economic impacts, including actions that can be implemented by the Board of County Commissioners and the community at large.” 100-year timeframe

4 United States Oil Imports This chart depicts the sources of American oil imports. While the United States gets about 45% of its oil from the Middle East and North Africa, these regions hold over two thirds of the oil reserves worldwide.” Driving the Future of Energy Security http://lugar.senate.g ov/energy/graphs/o ilimport.html

5 Ripple effects-escalating energy costs  Cost of oil (gasoline) Apr 2001: $22.86/barrel Feb 2001 $1.54/gallon gas Apr 2008: $101.22/barrel Feb 2001 $3.08/gallon gas  Monthly Cost of Food for a Family of 4 Feb 2001: $599 Feb 2008: $771  Average residential retail price of electricity 2001: 8.63 cents/kWh 2007: 10.61 cents/kWh 100% 29% 23%

6 Community Opportunities Create an resource efficient and resilient community Guiding Principles for Energy Use  First, practice conservation (reduce consumption).  Second, weatherize building envelopes and upgrade mechanical equipment & appliances.  Third, invest in renewable power generation (GO SOLAR).

7 Community Opportunities Create an resource efficient and resilient community  Implement a county-wide weatherization & energy efficiency upgrade program.  Create community employment opportunities & grow new local businesses (“relocalization”). Develop local economy based on low-energy consumption.

8 Community Opportunities Create an resource efficient and resilient community  Develop sustainable mobility infrastructure (focus on public transportation.)  Maximize local food production.  Maximize local, non-fossil fuel based energy production (GO SOLAR).

9 Community Opportunities McKinsey & Company Report, December 2007 ECONOMIC SECURITY & COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT  “Reducing US Greenhouse Gas Emissions: How Much at What Cost? US Greenhouse Gas Abatement Mapping Initiative.”  The Conference Board & 7 leading global institutions (DTE Energy; Environmental Defense; Honeywell; NationalGrid; Natural Resources Defense Council; Pacific Gas & Electric; Shell)

10 Community Opportunities McKinsey & Company Report, December 2007 #1 Low-cost option to reduce greenhouse gases “Improving energy efficiency in the buildings and appliances and industrial sectors could offset some 85% of projected incremental demand for electricity in 2030, largely negating the need for new coal-fired electric power plants.” (p. xiv) http://www.mckinsey.com/clientservice/ccsi/pdf/US_ghg_final_report.pdf

11 Community Opportunities McKinsey & Company Report, December 2007 #1 Low-cost option to reduce greenhouse gases Building efficiencies include:  lighting retrofits;  improved HVAC systems, building envelopes and building control systems; and  higher performance for consumer office electronics and appliances.

12 Community Opportunities Weatherization & energy efficiency upgrade program  90% of structures in Alachua County built prior to 1999.  1993 - Minimum energy standards for new construction 1st adopted.  Expect significant energy efficiencies from upgrades to all building envelopes, mechanical systems and appliances.

13 Community Opportunities Weatherization & energy efficiency upgrade program  Create community weatherization/efficiency upgrade ‘bank’.  Financing mechanism similar to County road special assessment. Immediate source could be unused S.H.I.P. funds.  Property owners could access this ‘bank’ for loans for efficiency upgrades after specific requirements have been met. Loan would attach as lien to property, up to 20-30 years.

14 Community Opportunities Weatherization & energy efficiency upgrade program Some Typical Examples: Add insulation where needed. Replace single-pane windows with energy efficient windows. Replace old refrigerators with new Energy Star appliances. Replace inefficient water heaters. Upgrade HVAC systems with smaller, more efficient units.

15 Community Opportunities Weatherization & energy efficiency upgrade program Some Typical Examples: Upgrade duct system. Florida Energy Office states that duct leaks in Florida can increase total energy use (cooling and heating) by about 33%. Weatherize low-income homes (owner-occupied). Add solar water heaters to homes and businesses. Add Photovoltaic (PV) systems to homes and businesses.

16 Community Opportunities Weatherization & energy efficiency upgrade program  To “weatherize” all substandard housing in the county, nearly 1500 houses need to be upgraded each year for the next ten years. Current combined efforts reach approximately 100 houses per year.  Partner with local nonprofit groups that provide energy conservation, renewable energy systems and/or weatherization activities.  Use County purchasing power to help provide materials to be used by groups for “weatherization” activities in low-income areas. Combine this effort with an education program to prevent reworking same houses every five years.

17 Community Opportunities Maximize local, renewable energy production (GO SOLAR)  Reduce dependence on imported energy and fossil fuels, provide opportunities for economic and community development, and benefit the quality of the environment.  Guarantee solar access to as many parcels of land as practical (for solar thermal & solar PV).  Integrate solar panels in streetscapes & buildings.  Ground-source heat pumps.

18 Contact the ECSC  Email: energy@alachuacounty.us  Phone: Sean McLendon, 352-548-3765  Address: ECSC, 201 SE 2 nd St., Suite 201, Gainesville, FL 32601  ECSC meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 5:30 PM - County Administration Building, Second Floor, Grace Knight Conference Room.  ECSC subcommittee meetings: Weekly on Tuesday & Wednesday (call for details.)


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