Midwest Update How MEEA can assist State Energy Offices. Stacey Paradis, Deputy Director July 20, 2012

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1 Midwest Update How MEEA can assist State Energy Offices Stacey Paradis, Deputy Director July 20, 2012

2 MEEA s Role in the Midwest Nonprofit serving 13 Midwest states 10+ years serving states, energy offices, utilities and communities Staff of 25 in Chicago Actions Designing & Administering Energy Efficiency Programs Evaluating & Promoting Emerging Technologies Regional Voice for DOE/EPA & ENERGY STAR Coordinating Utility Program Efforts Delivering Training & Workshops Advancing Energy Efficiency Policy Promoting Best Practices

3 Future Midwest Efficiency Targets and Funding Minnesota 1.5% elec current 1.5% gas current 2010 $1.06 billion 2015 $1.58 billion Wisconsin 0.63% elec currently 0.48% gas currently Michigan 1% elec by % gas by 2012 Iowa 1.4% elec currently 1% gas currently Ohio 2% elec by 2019 gas in discussion Illinois 2% elec by % gas by 2017 Indiana 2% elec by 2019 gas none yet 2010 EE funding 2015 EE funding (projected) Missouri IRP process Kentucky Voluntary elec and gas Sept 2011

4 Billions Estimated Annual Investment in Energy Efficiency in the Midwest $1.800 $1.600 $1.400 $1.200 $1.000 $0.800 $0.600 $0.400 $0.200 Earlier Statewide EE MN 1983 Pilot legislation 1991 CIP requirement adopted Earlier Statewide EE IA 1990 Initial legislation 1996 Legislation updated Earlier Statewide EE WI Public Benefit Fund Adopted EERS Legislation IL Electric MN Electric, Gas EERS Legislation IL Gas Admin Order IN Electric EERS Legislation MI Electric, Gas OH Electric Exec Order IA Gas, Electric Admin Order WI Electric, Gas Legislative Committee WI EERS overturned $1.581 $1.191 $0.390 $ January 2011

5 MEEA s Program History Current Programs: Refrigerator Recycling (2002 present) Building Operator Certification (2003 present) HVAC Training and Retail Incentives (2008 present) Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (2009-present) BPI and Building Science Training (2010-present) Lights for Learning (2004 present) Early Programs: Change A Light ( ) Midwest Building Solutions ( ) Room AC Recycling ( ) LIHEAP CFL Program ( )

6 The EE Story (Current) Now: Low hanging fruit still around Traditional suite of incentive programs Lighting, refrigerators, C&I CFLs, lighting are 70%+ electric savings HVAC/water heaters most of gas savings Challenging for gas utilities to meet goals Some exploration of behavior change Some piloting of new areas Challenge of updated building codes and increasing appliance standards

7 The EE Story (Future) Future: Finding a new portfolio Lighting savings going down Some program saturation Need new programs Whole home (HPwES, air sealing, etc) Systems work (HVAC systems, smart homes, etc) Behavior programs (changing the customer habit) Education Building Energy Codes (adoption, training and compliance_ Challenges Cost effectiveness (non-energy benefits not counted) More complex (contractors, systems, etc)

8 MEEA Program Resources Building Science Training Series BOC HVAC SAVE IHPwES SSL

9 - Contractor short courses designed to advance the level of building science knowledge, address gaps in the marketplace, and build program participation - Topics include: dense pack insulation, air sealing techniques, thermal imaging, combustion safety testing, HVAC performance testing, home performance sales & marketing. - Last year- 15 courses, 168 participants, 1440 training hrs.

10 Building Operator Certification Benchmarking - Students taught to enter building energy data into EPA Portfolio Manager Quality Assurance - Maintains Efficiency from Design and Construction High Efficiency Building Operations Train to run the high performing buildings that are being built Long-term Savings - Operators can be catalogued and tracked to see how energy use improves over time and as touch points for more efficiency options and opportunities More at OR

11 Since 2003, conducted 160+ BOC training series and certified over 2,700 Midwest building operators and engineers Programs: IA, IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, OH Over 25 electric/gas utility and SEO sponsors Energy Savings Evaluations Minnesota 42,936 kwh and 2,276 therms per participant kwh and therms per ft 2 and participant Illinois 181 MWh and 557 therms per participant kwh and therms per ft 2 and participant Expansion Efforts Vet Pilot IN, KY, NE, ND, SD Big Box Stores Distance Learning 81% of participants surveyed have already recommended BOC to colleagues Savings much greater- Net BOC attributable savings are lower as they exclude measures rebated by other EE programs

12 BOC Veterans Workforce Pilot» Partnership with IL DCEO Energy Office and Office of Employment & Training» Clinton Global Initiative Commitment Maker Creating Job Opportunities, Saving Energy for Illinois» Recruiting unemployed vets to participate in BOC alongside employed building operators Providing BOC introduction, mentoring and job placement assistance 1 st series in Springfield, August nd series in Chicago, Winter 2013

13 HVAC System Adjustment for Verified Efficiency (SAVE) Program HVAC Systems Need to Be Fixed While standards for furnaces increase, the actual performance of HVAC continues to be poor Standards are now going to require 90% AFUE DOE studies reports typical duct systems lose of 25 to 40 percent of the heating or cooling energy put out by the central furnace, heat pump, or air conditioner. Opportunities for energy savings in duct work and tune-up Low cost solutions exist to increase performance of new or existing HVAC systems Ties to Home Performance and whole home programs HVAC is part of the building system yet the contractors addressing shell and HVAC are different (and usually don t come together)

14 HVAC quality installation training and certification program developed by MEEA and Energy Stewards International(ESI) Builds awareness among consumers, contractors, and utilities on the potential energy savings from HVAC system improvements MEEA partnered with Alliant, Black Hills, and MidAmerican Energy to launch the program in Iowa Over 500 contractors certified to date Nearly 600 systems tested and verified to meet minimum performance levels required by the program Large contractor pool trained to QI standards allows for seamless transition to next generation HPwES program

15 v2.0 Envelope Path HVAC Path (NEW) Prescriptive & Performance options Minimum and Recognition levels Home Energy Score Charter Contractors DOE Standard Work Specifications Consistent national standards, clear consumer and contractor messaging, improve participation rates through engagement of additional stakeholders MEEA responded to first round of comments, DOE will make revisions and open new comment period

16 Illinois Home Performance Allows homeowner to prove their project followed statewide standards & links w/ HPwES program Silver = 15% total energy savings reduction (& IHP process is followed) Gold = specific set of performance metrics achieved (& IHP process is followed) Statewide model adaptable to partner needs while providing contractors and consumers with consistent expectations In coordination with state energy office, 5 IOUs, and local DOE Better Buildings Neighborhood program Beginning March 2012, the Northern Illinois MLS (MRED) included IHP as a system checkbox. 90% of all homes sold in Chicagoland are listed on MRED. Supports utility efforts by building infrastructure, reducing admin burden, and supporting home performance contractors

17 XXXX XXXXXX Green Energy Improvement Energy Impact Illinois Air sealing performed in attic and basement reducing total air leakage rate by 26% R-38 insulation added to entire attic floor and installed an insulated attic hatch R-11+ wall cavity insulation installed in conditioned basement Vented existing bath fan to the outside Sealed exposed exterior cinder block and caulked where block meets foundation 11/10/ Jonathan Feipel, Deputy Director Illinois Energy Office Certificate issued 1/4/2012 by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance on behalf of the Illinois Energy Office #S-01

18 2441 N Comfort Lane Energysavers, IL AAA Home Performance Mechanical ventilation installed following ASHRAE 62.2 Comprehensive air sealing performed in attic, basement, and first floor reducing total air leakage rate by 36% Duct sealing completed, bringing duct leakage rate to 9% R-13 insulation installed in first floor exterior walls R-49 insulation added to attic floor ENERGY STAR qualified AFUE 95% furnace installed Energy Impact Illinois 3/29/ Jonathan Feipel, Deputy Director Illinois Energy Office Certificate issued 4/13/2012 by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance on behalf of the Illinois Energy Office #G-0X

19 SSL Regional Forums Solid State Lighting (SSL) Facilitating peer exchanges for utility program administrators Share best practices, discuss challenges, strategize solutions Regional SSL Workshop, August 21, 2012, Detroit, MI DTE hosting Public, private, institutional owners/operators and municipal operators Commercial SSL/LED applications, designing quality lighting projects, industry initiatives to identify quality products, real-world case studies Agricultural LED MEPP Exploring impact of LED lighting on both farm energy consumption and agricultural output with NRECA L Prize Partnership with Merchandise Mart Annual Midwest SSL Plans and Perceptions Survey 2012 Final Report at mwalliance.org Launched Midwest LEDers Network Peer-to-peer network for lighting program administrators

20 MEEA Policy Resources Model Policies Best Practices Research and Impact Analysis Coalition Building and Grassroots Advocacy Industrial Efficiency Building Codes

21 DOE Funding for REEOs Regional support from EERE for technical assistance for state and local governments MEEA funded through: Building Technology program Codes Education and Training, Compliance and Enforcement Strategies and Building Energy Ratings and Benchmarking Advanced Manufacturing Office Industrial Energy Efficiency CHP Office of Strategic Programs EM&V analyses, case studies and model practices Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs EE policies and programs Regional conference to promote resources for commissions and other stakeholders in Jan 2013

22 Midwest Industrial Initiative Project to promote EE with Industrials Funded by foundation and US DOE funding MEEA Role Create website as resource for utilities and industrials Catalog the status of EE legislation around industrials Catalog available utility rebates and incentives by state Catalog case studies from the Midwest Convene utility industrial leads Outreach to industrials and associations Webinars on efficiency programs and technologies Link industrial customers to utilities and other programs

23 Residential Building Energy Code Adoption in the Midwest As of June 2012 * Code Level / Equivalence No Mandatory Statewide Code 2006 IECC 2009 IECC 2012 IECC Eff. ~01/13 Eff. 01/13 * 2009 Adopted by Major Municipality In Process to 2012

24 Commercial Building Energy Code Adoption in the Midwest As of June 2012 * Code Level / Equivalence No Mandatory Statewide Code Eff. ~01/13 * Adopted by Major Municipality In Process to IECC 2012 /

25 Building Energy Rating We are familiar with labels for our food and equipment Now labels or scoring can be sought for buildings Analyzes energy use data and compares it to similar buildings to determine a score

26 Building Energy Tracking - Tool Image Courtesy of EnergyScorecard

27 Building Rating - Energy Star Label Rating earned by meeting a 75 or higher on a scale. Images Courtesy of EPA

28 Building Asset Rating - DOE Home Energy Score Image Courtesy of DOE

29 2012 Midwest Regional Building Energy Codes Conference October 3-4 in Indianapolis Topics will include: 2012 Code Adoption and Implementation Utility Programs and Energy Codes Codes Training and Compliance Building Energy Rating State and Local Officials are eligible for reimbursements of up to $750 for lodging, travel, and meals MEEAs third annual codes conference

30 Great Plains Energy Codes Conference October in Omaha Enforcement and compliance Values of codes, how to adopt and implement codes and grassroots advocacy Separate commercial and residential building code tracks Commercial sessions - building design, R-values and efficiency requirements Residential sessions - green building, envelope tightness and review of typical house designs Special sessions - real estate advantages of selling energy efficient homes and review of the codes for HVAC contractors Distinctions between the 2009 and 2012 International Energy Conservation Codes will be presented. Targeting interested professionals from NE, IA, MN, SD, WY, CO, KS and MO Hosted by the Nebraska Energy Office

31 Looking Forward Major initiatives in Building Energy Codes Utility claimed savings Utility funded Efficiency Programs Impact of EE and defense work Industrial Efficiency Need to increase savings from efficiency Continued outreach to Commissions and Consumer Advocates Best practices and model policies and programs What if scenario? Increased presence in state stakeholder groups MEEA is an expert resource and coalition builder

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33 The 2013 Inspiring Efficiency Award application process is now open! Applications for Education, Impact, Innovation, Leadership, and Marketing awards will be accepted between June 13 th and September 14 th Winners will be announced at the 2013 Midwest Energy Solutions conference at the Inspiring Efficiency Awards Dinner Thursday, January 17, 2013

34 Contact Info Stacey Paradis Deputy Director Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance