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Power SaverTM ProgramSaving Energy Together
Reducing Costs Reducing Costs with Energy Efficiencywith Energy Efficiency
Presented byPresented by
Jerrel Gustafson, Unit ManagerJerrel Gustafson, Unit Manager
American Public Power AssociationAmerican Public Power Association
Business & Finance ConferenceBusiness & Finance Conference
Power SaverTM ProgramSaving Energy Together
Austin Energy – Austin, TexasAustin Energy – Austin, Texas Municipal-Owned Electric UtilityMunicipal-Owned Electric Utility
10th Largest Municipal Utility10th Largest Municipal Utility
Generation – 3,170 MWsGeneration – 3,170 MWs Coal 35%, Nuclear 28%, Gas 28%, Coal 35%, Nuclear 28%, Gas 28%,
Purchase Power 5%, Renewable 4% Purchase Power 5%, Renewable 4%
OverviewOverview
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Austin City CouncilAustin City Council
Resolution September 14, 1999 Resolution September 14, 1999 “Cost-effective conservation programs shall be the first “Cost-effective conservation programs shall be the first
priority in meeting new load growth requirements of priority in meeting new load growth requirements of
Austin Energy. ”Austin Energy. ”
Clean Energy Resolution August 28, 2003Clean Energy Resolution August 28, 2003
… … Austin Energy Strategic Plan to ensure Austin Austin Energy Strategic Plan to ensure Austin
remains a national and international leader in the remains a national and international leader in the
development and use of clean energydevelopment and use of clean energy
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Austin Energy’s ResponseAustin Energy’s Response
Energy Efficiency is first priority 15% Demand-Side Management by 2020 20% Renewable Energy by 2020 100 MWs of Solar by 2020
Commercial, Residential and Solar Energy Efficiency Programs
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Program HistoryProgram History
25 Years Promoting Energy Efficiency! 25 Years Promoting Energy Efficiency! Original Program Developed in 1982Original Program Developed in 1982
Core Group of ContractorsCore Group of Contractors 4 to 5 Local Contractors4 to 5 Local Contractors
Home Improvements OfferedHome Improvements Offered High Efficiency AC – 10. 0 SEERHigh Efficiency AC – 10. 0 SEER Home Sealing – Less Than 0.7 ACHHome Sealing – Less Than 0.7 ACH Attic Insulation – R-26Attic Insulation – R-26
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AE System Load Duration Curve -2004
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
0% 10% 20% 30% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
% of Yearly Hours
MW
s G
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ated
Top 160 MW is used 40 hours per year
DSM Opportunity
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Peak Peak ClippingClipping
Strategic Strategic ConservationConservation
Load Load ShiftingShifting
Energy Use ModificationEnergy Use Modification
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Peak ClippingPeak Clipping Power PartnerPower Partner
A/C CyclingA/C Cycling
W/H CyclingW/H Cycling
Load Co-OpLoad Co-Op
AE DSM ProgramsAE DSM Programs
Represent 51% of new DSM program mixRepresent 51% of new DSM program mix
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Forecast vs Actual Load
2100
2150
2200
1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000
Hour
MW
Forecast
Act Load
Curtailment Session Start
Curtailment Session Finish
2193-MW
2174-MW
Peak Clipping – Power PartnerPeak Clipping – Power Partner Cycling Session, June 15, 2005Cycling Session, June 15, 2005
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Strategic ConservationStrategic Conservation Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
Small Business Efficiency Appliance Efficiency Multi-Family Rebates Commercial Rebates Refrigerator Recycling Free Weatherization Municipal Conservation Air Duct Sealing
AE DSM ProgramsAE DSM Programs
Represent 32% of new DSM program mixRepresent 32% of new DSM program mix
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Strategic ConservationStrategic ConservationMunicipal Energy Conservation ProgramMunicipal Energy Conservation Program
Traffic Signal Conversion to LEDTraffic Signal Conversion to LED5,500 traffic signals5,500 traffic signals
Existing incandescent lamps 135 watts Existing incandescent lamps 135 watts New LED lamps New LED lamps 15 watts15 watts Energy savings per lamp Energy savings per lamp 120120 watts watts
90%90% energy reduction energy reduction
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Load ShiftingLoad Shifting
Time-of-Use RateTime-of-Use Rate
Thermal EnergyThermal Energy
Storage SystemsStorage Systems
AE DSM ProgramsAE DSM Programs
Represent 17% of new DSM program mixRepresent 17% of new DSM program mix
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Austin Bergstrom International AirportThermal Storage KW Demand Profile
Demand-Side Demand-Side Management’s RoleManagement’s Role
Modifies customer electrical energy usage Modifies customer electrical energy usage through energy efficiency services & productsthrough energy efficiency services & products
Provides cost-effective resources to defer the Provides cost-effective resources to defer the need for new capacityneed for new capacity
Enhances customer serviceEnhances customer service
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Air Conditioning Rebates Air Conditioning Rebates Duct Diagnostic & SealingDuct Diagnostic & Sealing Refrigerator RecyclingRefrigerator Recycling Free Home Weatherization Free Home Weatherization ENERGY STAR LightingENERGY STAR Lighting Multi-Family Multi-Family
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WARNING! WARNING!
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WARNING!WARNING!
Beware of the Octopus!
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Customer OptionsCustomer OptionsHome Performance with ENERGY STAR
Rebate Option Attic Insulation, Solar Screens, Window Film, Home
Sealing, Duct Sealing, Duct Replacement Air Conditioning Rebates Up to $650
Bonus Rebates of $200 - $650
Covers up to 20% of Total Cost of Job
Texas Gas Service Rebates Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing
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Customer OptionsCustomer Options
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Loan OptionVelocity Credit Union0%-3.5% APR Fixed Interest Loans3 to 10 Year Term OptionsSingle Family – Duplex Properties EligibleToll Free# 1-800-933-2029 Credit Approval
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Customer OptionsCustomer Options
Appliance RebatesAppliance Rebates
Existing ConstructionExisting Construction Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps ACAC Heat PumpHeat Pump
Energy Star 14.0 SEER – 11.5 EEREnergy Star 14.0 SEER – 11.5 EER $180$180 $240 $240
Refrigerator RecyclingAustin Energy Pays $50 per Unit Recycled
To Schedule Call 1-800-452-8685 Picks Up Refrigerators and Freezers For Single Family & Multi-Family Customers
Must be in Working Condition
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Customer OptionsCustomer Options
ENERGY STAR Lighting Coupon
$2.00 & $4.00 off, Instant Coupon for Energy Star CFL’s
$10.00 off, Instant Coupon for Energy Star Light Fixtures
Local Retailers Redeeming Coupons
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Demand ResponseDemand Response
Power Partner – Free Thermostats
Power Partner – Free Water Heater Timer Power Saver Volunteer
Load Co-op Program
Aggregator Program
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Demand ResponseDemand Response
Power Partner
Free White-Rodgers Programmable Thermostat
Ability to Save 10% - 20% Annually
Greater Temperature Control
Opportunity to Partner with Austin Energy
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Demand ResponseDemand Response
Power Partner
Benefits to Austin Energy Available for Residential, Small
Business & Commercial Free Installation
Online Programmable
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Demand ResponseDemand Response
Power Partner
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Demand ResponseDemand Response
Power Saver Volunteer Environmentally Conscious “Volunteers”Receive Alerts via Email or Text MessageMost Cases – The Day before notificationsDelay using energy between 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.Sign Up at
Load Shifting - Load CoopLoad Shifting - Load Coop Curtailment, June 15, 2005 - Brown Distributing, Inc.Curtailment, June 15, 2005 - Brown Distributing, Inc.
Converted (514) 400-watt HID lamps to Converted (514) 400-watt HID lamps to 4-lamp 240-watt T5 HO Fluorescents4-lamp 240-watt T5 HO Fluorescents Annual Cost Savings: $43,812Annual Cost Savings: $43,812
Project Cost: $122,800Project Cost: $122,800
Utility rebate: $33,153 (27% of job cost)Utility rebate: $33,153 (27% of job cost)
Payback was 2 yearsPayback was 2 years
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Customer OptionsCustomer Options
LED Exit Sign Retrofit LED Exit Sign Retrofit 5000 units installed5000 units installed Cost Savings = $84,350 per year.Cost Savings = $84,350 per year.
when no traffic in the areawhen no traffic in the area
Cuts power costs by 1/3 (~$100/yr)Cuts power costs by 1/3 (~$100/yr) Does not affect product temperaturesDoes not affect product temperatures Installed over 4,400 VM over 3 year Installed over 4,400 VM over 3 year
periodperiod
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Building Tune-UpBuilding Tune-Up
High Tech IndustryHigh Tech IndustryRe-Tuning & Calibrating Existing BuildingsRe-Tuning & Calibrating Existing BuildingsSavings estimate: $260,000 per yearSavings estimate: $260,000 per yearUtility incentive: $10,000 for initial assessmentUtility incentive: $10,000 for initial assessmentTotal cost of project was $149,000Total cost of project was $149,000Economic payback was 7 months.Economic payback was 7 months.
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Solar ProgramSolar Program
Rebates AvailableRebates Available
$4,500 per KW of Solar $4,500 per KW of Solar
3 KW Maximum for Residential per Year 3 KW Maximum for Residential per Year
Maximum $13,500 or 80% of Total Maximum $13,500 or 80% of Total CostCost
Federal Tax Credit AvailableFederal Tax Credit Available
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Solar Program Solar Program
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Closing Closing
Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Great Option for Future Load Growth! Great Option for Future Load Growth!
Great Option for Customer Loyalty!Great Option for Customer Loyalty!
It’s a Cost Effective Option!It’s a Cost Effective Option!