Minneapolis Clean Energy Partnership Energy Vision Advisory Committee (EVAC) 4/16/2015

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1 Minneapolis Clean Energy Partnership Energy Vision Advisory Committee (EVAC) 4/16/2015

2 Agenda 3:00 Welcome & Introductions 3:15 Update on EVAC co-chair 3:20 CEP Background & Charge 3:35 EVAC Structure and Charge 4:00 Introduction & Discussion of Potential Work Plan Items 4:55 Wrap Up Next Meeting: May 6, 6-8 Minneapolis Public Library

3 Minneapolis as a climate leader 1993: Adopted Minneapolis/Saint Paul CO 2 Reduction Project 2003: Greenhouse gas reduction target in Sustainability Indicators 2005: Mayor Rybak signs US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement 2007: State of Minnesota Next Generation Energy Act 2008: GHG integrated into the Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan & GHG inventory updated 2010: City Council adopted Goals & Strategic Directions, including an Eco-Focused City 2012: City Council updated greenhouse gas emissions target in Sustainability Indicators 2013: Climate Action Plan adopted by the City Council 2014: Minneapolis designated a Climate Action Champion by the Obama Administration

4 Xcel Energy and Minneapolis: A long history of success Xcel Energy and the City of Minneapolis have been successfully partnering for more than a century Converting the Riverside coal plant to natural gas in 2009 reduced carbon emissions by 90% Over three decades of investment and $30 million in energy efficiency programs has saved over 285 million kwh Minneapolis customers have eliminated more than 54 million pounds of carbon emissions each year through Xcel Energy s energy efficiency programs

5 CenterPoint Energy Serving Minneapolis since 1870 Recognized as a national leader in natural gas energy efficiency Greater than a 90% increase in energy savings from CIP Programs recognized as exemplary by national efficiency experts Continually looking for ways to improve programs and achieve additional cost-effective energy savings 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000, , , , ,000 - CIP Energy Savings (MCF) Estimated Annual Energy Savings in 2014 Equivalent to over 16,000 Homes * 2014 data are preliminary

6 Millions of metric tons of CO 2 e Minneapolis Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Citywide Activities Wastewater Solid Waste Air Travel (MSP) On-Road Transportation Natural Gas Consumption Electricity Consumption

7 Minneapolis Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets 15% 25% 80%

8 Climate action goals Reduce energy use 17% by 2025 Generate 10% of electricity through local sources Raise bicycle and transit mode share Recycle half of the waste stream, compost 15% Advance equity in infrastructure and environmental benefits

9 Energy Pathways Recommendations Pursue traditional energy franchise agreements AND new Clean Energy Agreements with both utilities Agreements should focus on achieving the City s Climate Action and Energy Vision Goals Leverage the shared goals of the City and utilities: increased adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs Work collaboratively Continue the City s work in state regulatory processes

10 New utility agreements New franchise and Clean Energy agreements signed in October 2014 Franchise agreements have a minimum term of 5 years and maximum of 10 with renewal linked to progress on Partnership Established the Clean Energy Partnership and Board Since approval, City and utility staff have been working to launch the Partnership

11 Moving forward in partnership CEP Board will meet quarterly Partnership work will be guided by a two-year work plan adopted by the Board Energy Vision Advisory Committee will provide feedback on the work plan and performance metrics Staff teams (utility and city) will support the Board and drive implementation of work plan items Annual reports will allow partners and the public to measure progress

12 Partnership Board: Two City Council members Mayor City Coordinator City Leadership Partnership Board Planning and Coordination of Clean Energy Activities Utility Leadership Two high-level representatives from each utility Energy Vision Advisory Committee Community engagement and feedback Planning Team City/Utility Expertise and Facilitation

13 Energy Vision Advisory Committee (EVAC) Charge Review and provide feedback on the CEP work plan, as well as performance reports. Serve as a critical communication link to share information about CEP and EVAC decisions and activities to their respective constituencies.

14 Board appointed 15 members EVAC Structure Two-year term to align with each work plan, current is EVAC will meet four times / year or as directed by the CEP Board Meeting attendance is required; an alternate may attend in an observer capacity but cannot vote on committee initiatives EVAC meetings will be open to the public Committee has two co-chairs, one appointed each by the Board and one voted by fellow EVAC members EVAC members will serve in a voluntary, unpaid capacity. No member can communicate on behalf of EVAC without the approval of the committee

15 EVAC Meeting Deadlines Two EVAC meetings prior to CEP Board vote on the recommended work plan on May 29th Meeting one: Review and discuss potential work plan items HOMEWORK: Complete individual work plan concept review Meeting two: Discuss work plan concept reviews and prioritization

16 Potential Work Plan items

17 Work Plan When adopted, will guide the work of the Partnership and initiatives within each organization Will be informed by review and feedback from EVAC Items will move the City towards Climate Action goals and Energy Vision, and further utility goals for energy efficiency and renewables Will include a set of metrics to track progress on specific initiatives and higher-level goals

18 Potential Work Plan Items Developed by the Planning Team from the Climate Action Plan, Energy Pathways Study, and Clean Energy Agreement MOUs Intended to be a starting point for discussions about Work Plan with EVAC and the CEP Board

19 Community Initiatives Community Solar Gardens Data Access Commercial Buildings Multi-Family EE Residential EE EE Financing Options Partners in Energy Community Engagement Community Resources Webtool City Enterprise Initiatives Participation in Community Solar Gardens Infrastructure Planning and Econ Dev LED Street Lighting Natural Gas Infrastructure for City fleet

20 Photo via Star Tribune Community Solar Gardens

21 Potential Partnership Role City and utility cooperate on RFP for city as a customer Provide information and training to neighborhoods and communities interested in CSGs Develop info resources on CSGs available to Minneapolis customers Timing First round of projects are in approval process with Xcel Opportunities to enroll in projects and new project development will continue throughout first two-year work plan period City RFP could occur in mid-2015

22 Energy Usage and Program Participation Data Access

23 Potential Partnership Role City and utilities collaborate on development of new tools for access to data by customers, building owners, neighborhood groups and government Timing Xcel has filed letter with PUC on new tools for building owners roll-out in 2016 MN PUC may take action on data access rules in mid-2015

24 Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings

25 Potential Partnership Role Leverage city s benchmarking data and outreach work City and utility collaborate on development of new marketing approaches or new energy efficiency programs for large buildings Recognition and challenge to large commercial buildings Timing City will be publishing first round of data in Fall of 2015 Discussions on new/modified EE programs is ongoing Energy recognition/challenge could kick-off in Fall 2015

26 Energy Efficiency in Multi-Family Buildings

27 Potential Partnership Role Work jointly to seek regulatory approval at Division of Energy Resources (DER) Expanded outreach/marketing to Minneapolis multi-family properties to encourage participation Explore Minneapolis regulatory tools to encourage participation Explore financing options for program participants to reduce barriers to efficiency improvements Timing Program is currently being reviewed by DER Provider to be selected by utilities in 2015 Program may kick-off later in 2015

28 Energy Efficiency in 1-4 unit Buildings

29 Potential Partnership Role Identify underserved neighborhoods Expanded outreach/marketing to Minneapolis 1-4 unit properties to encourage participation Explore Minneapolis regulatory tools to encourage participation Explore financing options and copay buy-down for program participants to reduce barriers to efficiency improvements and participation Different strategies may be needed for rental vs. owner-occupied properties Timing Dependent on specific idea and funding Both utilities have multiple programs available Pilot program to test success of engagement strategies has recently launched in Minneapolis

30 Energy Efficiency Financing

31 Potential Partnership Role Identify and market existing financing options from private and public sources for residential properties Explore on-bill repayment for energy efficiency upgrades Timing CenterPoint plans to submit request for funding for necessary IT work in their CIP filing (submitted in 2016)

32 Photos from Our Power, Home Energy Squad, Efergy.com Enhanced Community Engagement

33 Potential Partnership Role Develop innovative approaches to engage the community to act on EE/RE programs Seek funding for expanded community outreach, empowerment of community-based organizations Timing Dependent on specific idea and funding

34 Community Initiatives Community Solar Gardens Data Access Commercial Buildings Multi-Family EE Residential EE EE Financing Options Partners in Energy Community Engagement Community Resources Webtool City Enterprise Initiatives Participation in Community Solar Gardens Infrastructure Planning and Econ Dev LED Street Lighting Natural Gas Infrastructure for City fleet

35 Infrastructure Planning & Economic Development

36 Potential Partnership Role Staff-to-staff discussion of ongoing and new issues related to infrastructure: Large distribution infrastructure Resiliency planning Opportunities at large redevelopment sites Timing Ongoing

37 LED Street Lights

38 Potential Partnership Role Partner to seek regulatory approval for streetlight retrofit program Give input on implementation of roll-out of LED streetlights in Minneapolis (location, timing, etc.) Timing First filing to Department of Energy Resources in May Roll-out across Xcel territory over the next 5 years

39 Natural gas infrastructure for City fleet

40 Potential Partnership Role Encourage staff coordination to explore natural gas fueling of city fleet Explore funding opportunities for fueling infrastructure Coordination of NGV infrastructure with organic waste collection could create opportunities for production of renewable vehicle fuels Timing Staff discussions have already begun Study underway to assess City vehicle fleet and fueling options, estimated to complete in mid-2015

41 Questions & Discussion

42 Next Steps Complete feedback survey on Potential Work Plan Items by April 23 rd Planning team will summarize results and send to members by April 30 th EVAC Meeting #2 will include a facilitated discussion of member feedback and a vote on discussion summary to send to CEP Board

43 Key Questions 1. How would you prioritize each work plan item? 2. What should the role of the Partnership be in implementing/developing this program? 3. Are there any details or gaps in each idea that need to be developed more fully? Do you have thoughts on HOW something should be implemented?

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