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Energy Efficiency – it makes sense! Ken Curry Energy Efficiency Manager [email protected] 402 563-5366 What will we cover? • The Big Picture! • Why Energy Efficiency makes sense to a utility! • Why Energy Efficiency makes sense to a homeowner! Fact • The US represents about 5% of the world population • The US consumes about 25% of the total energy utilized in the world United States Energy Usage and Efficiency: Measuring Changes Over Time, Energy Information Administration, www.eia.doe.gove/emeu/efficiency/wec98.htm. 1995 data World Population Prospects: the 1998 Rev Vol I; Comprehensive Tables (UN Sales No. E.99.XIII.9)00 Energy Consumption and Income are Linked 5 billion low-income people in countries with rapid economic growth rates So what are our future Generation Options? Wind Solar Coal Nuclear Natural Gas All have benefits – but all will take time – except Energy Efficiency!!! Why does Energy Efficiency make sense for a utility? Positively impacts the size and timing of future power plants It is our least cost near term resource Increasing energy costs and environmental consideration support increased focus on efficiency Bottom Line -- As Public Power, helping our customers save energy – is the right thing to do! 9 Energy Efficiency – our Least Cost Resource! Our most cost-effective resource is to invest in our customers to save energy and reduce peak demand Range for Costs for Energy Efficiency $.01 to $.03/kWh NPPD’s near term avoided costs are higher than this! Alternatives $/KW Coal $4000+ Wind $2000 Nuclear Efficiency $6000+ $200 - $800 Source – based on EPRI 2006 TAG with market adjustments – order of magnitude numbers EnergyWise Programs – Investing in our Customers! CFL in store promotion (fall 2008) Commercial, Industrial and Area Lighting Incentives High Efficiency Heat Pumps Incentives Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling program Irrigation Incentives On-line tools (nppd.com and 23 wholesale customers) More to come in 2009. 12 Why does EE make sense to a homeowner? • Lowers their energy costs! • Improves their comfort! • Positions them for the unknowns and volatility of the future! Where should a homeowner start?? • • • • • • • • • Caulk & Weatherstrip! Seal holes and gaps! Install Compact Fluorescent Lamps! Insulate! Install a low flow showerhead and turn down the temperature setting on your water heater! Shut off your “plug loads” – (big screens, games, etc.) – use a power strip!!! Install a programmable thermostat – understand it and use it! Maintain your heating / cooling system (replace filters and have it “tuned up”) Evaluate the efficiency of your heating / cooling system (only after your house is weatherized and insulated!) Way down on the list is windows!! Summary • Energy Efficiency is a utilities lowest-cost future resource option – and we can do it today! • It makes sense (and saves $) for our customers! • We all can make a difference and can lead by example! • Our world is changing! Many unknowns – but Energy Efficiency makes sense!! Building the “Energy Efficiency” Power Plant Questions! Ken Curry Energy Efficiency Manager [email protected] 402 563-5366