Solar Thermal Alliance of Colorado (STAC) Clean Energy Action March 17, 2011 Becky English.

Solar Thermal Alliance of Colorado (STAC)

Clean Energy Action March 17, 2011

Becky English

Solar Thermal Allianceof Colorado

(STAC)

&

Others…

www.coseia.org www.cres-energy.org

AgendaAgenda

ACT ONE – Solar Thermal (ST) Today

I. Welcome

II. COSEIA and CRES

III.The Big Picture: Opportunities/Challenges

ACT TWO – The Future

IV. STAC Vision

V. The Roadmap

VI. Participation in the process

COSEIA BackgroundCOSEIA Background

Established in 1989,  the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) is the voice of the solar industry in Colorado. COSEIA works to expand the use of solar technologies across Colorado. COSEIA advances solar policy, removes market barriers, highlights emerging trends, and improves education and outreach. Together, with more than 200 member organizations, we're developing one of the fastest growing solar markets in the world. Our mission is to expand solar markets and generate jobs & prosperity for the people of Colorado.

Colorado Solar Energy Industry Association(COSEIA)

CRES BackgroundCRES Background

Established in 1996 CRES’ mission is to educate and disseminate the economic and environmental benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

Colorado Renewable Energy Society

The CRES Board, staff and membership have extensive resources and expertise in sustainable technologies.

Board members reach across 125 organizations including:

• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

• University of Colorado

• Small businesses and green professionals in Metro Denver and throughout Colorado

CRES has the ability to marshal 1,000 potential member volunteers to support initiatives.

The Big PictureThe Big Picture

THE OPPORTUNITIES

The Big PictureThe Big Picture

Typical Home in Colorado:• Majority of energy in heating functions

• $1,500 of NG = 1,200 therms = 35,000 kWh/year

• $1,200 of Electricity = 11,000 kWh/year

The Big Picture (cont.)The Big Picture (cont.)

ST Addresses Heating Needs:

• 50,000 panels in the early ‘80s

• Hot water – domestic, commercial

• Combination hot water/space heating – forced air systems, boilers

• Pool & Spa heating

• Process heat – CSP, Evacuated Tubes

…displacing NG, Propane & Electricity.

Big Picture (cont.)Big Picture (cont.)

ST Addresses Other Applications:• Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) – electric power

• AC Sterling Engine

• Tracking Systems for Process Heat

Big Picture (cont.)Big Picture (cont.)

ST Efficiency:• Panels capture 70% of Sun’s heat• 4’x10’ Panel = 2.5 kW capacity• Adapts to partial tree shade• Energy storage• Reduces Peak Demand/Improves Grid Capacity

Compared to…• Coal Plant 30%• Solar PV 17%• Gas combustion car engine __%

Big Picture (cont.)Big Picture (cont.)

Colorado–We are the ST State:• ST Performance: the Delta T• Unique combination of environmental factors:−Strong Solar Radiation−More sunny days−Warm day-time temps−Cold ground water−Cold nights−CO Space heating environment

ST Bulls eye is here!

Big Picture (cont.)Big Picture (cont.)

Colorado–We are the ST State:

(kWh)

Big Picture (cont.)Big Picture (cont.)

Economic Dev. Opportunity:• 2/3 local labor content

• Well paid jobs for qualified labor

• 2/3 of materials made in USA

• Installation expertise – 30 years

• Manufacturing leaders and start ups

• Federal Tax Credits for Colorado- Multiplier Effect

Big Picture (cont.)Big Picture (cont.)

THE CHALLENGES

Big Picture (cont.)Big Picture (cont.)

Lack of Image and Awareness:• Mistakes of the past

• Lack of familiarity

• “I would like a solar system…oh…there is more than one type?”

• Amend. 37/RES Focus on Solar PV

• Lack of media attention

Big Picture (cont.)Big Picture (cont.)

Low cost NG, but changing:• Growing local population & consumption• Clean Air Clean Jobs Act – 900 MW shift• Exports of local resources – e.g. Rockies Express pipeline

• EPA investigation of Fracking• Recent volatility - $0.50 to $1.00/therm• National Average $1.35/therm• Need to manage limited resources

Big Picture (cont.)Big Picture (cont.)

Zoning & Permitting Hurdles:• Acceptance in urban landscape

• Liabilities of the unfamiliar

• Inconsistencies across jurisdictions & absence of state license

• Local market developers hurdle – soft costs & loss of focus

Big Picture (cont.)Big Picture (cont.)

Lack of stable long-term incentives:• GEO support: 2009 pilot program, 2010 statewide hot water program

• Existing CO programs for most RE/EE technologies – RPS, DSM

• Other state ST programs in AZ, CA, NC, HI• Other countries:

China 80.2% of ST capacity added, 2007

Big Picture (cont.)Big Picture (cont.)

Solar Thermal Pencils OutSolar Thermal Average Simple Pay Back N.G. (1) N.G. (2) N.G. (3) Propane1 Propane2 Electricity

In Colorado - Average SPB +/-20% $0.74/th $1/therm $1.35/th $2.00/g $3.00/g $0.11/KWh

Domestic Hot Water - 2 panels, family of 4 27 20 15 11 7 11

Combi 1 - 6 panels, DHW + space heat 27 20 15 11 7 11

Combi 2 - 9 panels, DHW, space heat + pool 18 13 10 7 5 7

Commercial or multi-family HW - 16 panels 18 13 10 7 5 7

Summer-only pool with pool panels (no ITC) 15 10 7 5 3 6

N.G. (1) = Natural Gas - current Xcel retail price and projection for CO

N.G. (2) = Natural Gas - Xcel Peak Retail Price in CO in last two years

N.G. (3) = Natural Gas - Average national Price (Source: DOE)

Propane1 = low end of typical price in CO (front range, good year)

Propane2 = High end of typical price in CO (mountain areas, bad year)

Big Picture (cont.)Big Picture (cont.)

Opportunities outweigh the Challenges

“We run the risk of being the first generation in history to leave the next generation a problem for which there is no solution. We must have a sense of urgency to seize the low-hanging fruit that saves taxpayer money, preserves the environment and creates economic opportunity.”

- John Hickenlooper

The STAC Vision The STAC Vision

ACT TWO: The Future

Our vision is to make Colorado a global leader in solar thermal adoption, installation, manufacturing, and R&D to boost Colorado’s economy, generate jobs and help build a sustainable energy future.

The STAC Vision The STAC Vision

Founders• Neal Lurie, Executive Director, COSEIA• Tony Frank, Executive Director, CRES• Laurent Meillon, Capitol Solar Energy• Bob Kingston, Re-Align Technologies• Abengoa Solar• Becky English, CRES• Ron Horstman, WAPA • Leslie Glustrom, Clean Energy Action• Ron Larson, CRES• Charlie Montgomery, Colorado Environmental Coalition

The STAC Vision The STAC Vision

Stakeholders• Environmental Groups• Agriculture/Rural Organizations• Academic & Research Institutions• Utility & Energy Professionals• New Energy Professionals• Elected & Regulatory Leaders

200 + indentified stakeholders. Over half have already endorsed STAC’s vision and objectives.

The STAC Vision The STAC Vision

Current Endorsers:Chuck Ray, SunTrack Solar; Claire Levy, Rep.; Craig Lewis, FIT Coalition; Daimon Vilppu, Simply Efficient; Dan Grossman, Environmental Defense Fund; Irene Perez-Law, ASES; Jeff Lyng, GEO; Jo Bourg, COSEIA; Lee Swenson, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union; Leslie Weiss, Cool Energy; Lorin Van Hall, ASES; Max Tyler, Rep.; Paul Melamed, Vision Sun Design; RJ Harrington, COSEIA; Scott Van Kirk, Vibrant Solar; Susan Perkins, Perkins Energy Law; Tim Merrigan, NREL; Tom Plant, GEO; Tony Frank, CRES; Will Toor, Boulder County Commissioner; Steve Andrews, Westcliff; Tom Corlett, SECRES; John Covert, CO Harvesting Energy Network; Laruent Meillon, Capitol Solar Energy; Sam Weaver, Cool Energy; Mike Morton, Real Good Solar; Nichole Goodman, Alliance for Sustainable CO; Rich LeBlanc, Sky Fuel; Alison Mason, Sky Fuel; Becky English, CRES; Steve Lawrence, CU Boulder; Paul Melamed, Vison Sun Design; Heidi Van Genderen, ACORE; Andy Bardwell, OptiMiser Energy.

Organization listed for identification purposes only. Organization may not officially endorse STAC.

The RoadmapThe Roadmap

Creating a Colorado ST Roadmap:• Inspiration from New York roadmap with…

−Vision−Opportunities & Challenges−Objectives−Mechanisms

Complete by September 2011

The RoadmapThe Roadmap

New York’s Road Map:

The RoadmapThe Roadmap

Proposed Roadmap Outline (for discussion):

• Executive Summary• Overview – background, system types, adoption

• Benefits – economic, environmental• Value Chain – stakeholders, flow of goods/services

• Potential Barriers• Roadmap – recommendations, timeline

ParticipationParticipation

How to participate?

− Endorse STAC’s vision & purpose− See me for other participation opportunities

Thank you for your consideration!

For more information please contact:

Tony Frank Executive Director Phone: 303.806.5317Email: [email protected]: www.cres-energy.org

Neal Lurie Executive Director Email: [email protected]: www.coseia.org