Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
Energy Efficiency Standards in Climate Change Policy Presented by: Isaac Elnecave, Efficiency Standards Project Manager Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships To the: Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Process May 30, 2003 Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships A regional non-profit organization that coordinates energy efficiency programs and policies in the Northeast U.S. with an aim toward reducing the environmental impacts of energy use. NEEP works by: • Coordinating regional ratepayer funded energy efficiency programs (including Rhode Island’s) for greater market impact • Enhancing building energy codes • Promoting policies to increase energy efficiency in homes, buildings and industry (like efficiency standards) Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. All result in avoiding carbon emissions from energy production Standards Bill H5325 H5325 would set minimum energy efficiency standards on ten products: 1. Torchiere Lamps 2. Digital Set-Top Boxes 3. Ceiling Fans 4. Commercial Unit Heaters 5. Exit Signs 6. Traffic Signals 7. Commercial Refrigerator/Freezers 8. Large Packaged Air Conditioners >240,000 Btu/hr 9. Low-Voltage Dry Type Transformers 10. Commercial Clothes Washers Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Criteria Four criteria for proposing a standard: 1. Large, cost-effective savings identified. 2. Products meeting the standard must already exist in marketplace. There must be a recognized standard (such as ENERGY STAR). 3. Testing protocol must exist. 4. Not pre-empted by federal standards. Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Benefits of H5325 REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION •By 2010: Rhode Island would reduce annual energy consumption by 160 gigawatt-hours. •By 2020: Rhode Island would reduce annual energy consumption by 240 gigawatt-hours. Equivalent to the energy needs of 45,000 households. Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Carbon Reduction H5325 would result in annual carbon reductions of 34,000 metric tons in Rhode Island by 2020. Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. More Benefits Savings to Consumers and Businesses By 2010: Rhode Island Consumers and Businesses will save $45 Million By 2020: Total Savings increase to $270 Million These projections include neither lower maintenance costs or higher electricity prices. Both are strong possibilities Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. H5325 Status H5325: An Act Relating to Public Utilities and Carriers • Chief Sponsors: Rep. Art Handy, Rep. Peter Ginaitt, Chair of Environment Committee • Introduced: January 30, 2003 • Public Hearing: April 1, 2003, House Corporations Committee • Committee Vote: Continued-- Bill Re-referred to House Environmental and Natural Resources Committee Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Public Hearing • April 1 - Public Hearing held by House Corporations Committee • Supporters included: * RI PIRG - Kate Strouse-Canada * NEEP - Isaac Elnecave * Audubon Society * Narragansett Electric * National Consumer Law Center Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Regional Effort • Northeast Energy Efficiency Standards Project is a cooperative effort between NEEP, State PIRGS, Environment-Northeast, National Consumer Law Center and Natural Resources Defense Council. • Legislation has been introduced in seven states (two more on the way) .• Maryland legislature has already passed a similar standards bill • Standards bill being considered by the full House and Senate in Connecticut. It has passed four committees, three unanimously. Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. State Fiscal Impact * Fiscal analyses by other states in the region have indicated either a positive fiscal impact (i.e., reduced energy costs for state), no impact or negligible fiscal impact. There is no fiscal note attached to this bill. * Savings from energy efficient transformers and torchiere lamps will save the state money. Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. What You Can Do Call or Send a Letter to Chairperson Ginaitt asking for a quick and favorable vote on H5325 Continue to include energy efficiency programs and policies – especially standards – in climate change action plans Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Contact: Isaac Elnecave, [email protected] Jim O’Reilly, [email protected] www.neep.org