Maryland Smart Energy Communities: Program Overview

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1 : Program Overview June 22, :30-3:15pm NASEO 2015 Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting, Williamsburg, VA

2 Program Overview and Goals Maryland incorporated local governments adopt two out of three policies, including: A 15% reduction in electricity consumption per square foot within 5 years (energy efficiency) A 20% reduction in transportation petroleum consumption within 5 years (transportation petroleum reduction). Generate 20% of electricity from on-site, renewable resources by 2022 (renewable energy). Complete other deliverables related to energy measurement (base-lining) and planning. Receive grant funding to be used for energy-related projects in your community. Grant funding kick starts and sustains goals. 2

3 Eligibility Any incorporated Maryland local government: Town City County Current participation: 49 municipalities across the state with an additional 9 slated to complete their deliverables by the end of the year. 3

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5 Benefits Becoming a Smart Energy Community will result in: Reduced utility and fuel expenses Potential future funding Improve operational efficiency and data tracking Learn from peer communities Support of local sustainability initiatives Greenhouse gas emissions reduction Statewide recognition as a leader in energy and sustainability 5

6 MSEC: Scope of Impact Approximately 668,573 MWh of electricity consumed annually across all 8 participating counties; average of.023 MWh/gross square foot of space per county. A 15 percent reduction in electricity consumption across this group of counties would result in more than 100,000 MWh of reduced electricity consumption and more than $10 million in electricity savings. *Assuming.10 $/kwh 6 High efficiency streetlights are one option for significant energy savings

7 MSEC: Scope of Impact Cont. Local governments operate and finance much of Maryland s most important and energy-intensive infrastructure: Drinking water facilities Wastewater treatment plants Streetlights Police and Fire Stations Community and Rec Centers Emergency Centers Libraries Example County Electricity Usage e Profil 3% 3% 3% 15% 4% 22% 50% Streetlights Water Facili es Libraries Admin. Buildings Police and Fire Parks and Recrea on Other Opportunity to deploy cost-effective renewable energy technology at locations with high energy demand as well as provide emergency back-up power supply. 7

8 MSEC: Scope of Impact Cont. Local governments, especially countiesare sensitive to transportation costs and are looking for ways to reduce fuel expenses without cutting services. In the inaugural round of MSEC (FY 13), six out of eight counties elected to adopt the transportation petroleum reduction goal. Baseline fuel consumption totaled 11.7 million gallons of gasoline equivalent across 8 counties. By making fleets more efficient, better tracking how vehicles are used, and using alternative fuels and technology, a 20% reduction in fuel usage would result in 2.3 million gallons of gasoline equivalent saved or more than $7 million in fuel costs. 8 Prince George s County Hybrid Electric Vehicle

9 Montgomery County Goals Adopted: Energy Efficiency and Transportation Petroleum Reduction Energy Best Practice: Anti-idling policies - Educate employees and install anti-idling technology to capture easy fuel savings. Highlighted Project: Purchased 5 midsize electric vehicles and 11 battery electric vehicle charging stations, which will be available for public use. Anticipated Fuel Savings: 17,140 gallons of gas/year. County Representatives: Ike Leggett, County Executive; Eric Coffman, Montgomery Office of Energy and Sustainability; William Griffiths, Division of Fleet Management Services 9 Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Bethesda

10 Montgomery County Goals MC MSEC Goals Reduce electricity consumption, 15% per square foot by 2016 Reduce petroleum consumption, 20% by 2020 Dovetails with local goals: Reduce energy consumption 25% by 2025 Reduce GHG emissions 80% by

11 MSEC Projects Year 1 Electric vehicle initiative 11 electric vehicle charging stations 5 vehicles Reduce petroleum consumption 17,400 gallons and $58,000 annually 11

12 MSEC Projects Year 1 Hybrid electric vans 10 hybrid conversion vans Enhanced drivability 2,500 gallons over service life Save $8,300 over service life. Motorpool streamlining Kiosks to control motor pool Eliminate 20 to 30 cars from fleet Optimize around most efficient Reduce petroleum consumption 15,000 gallons annually. Save $48,410 (plus maintenance!) 12

13 MESC Projects Year 2 Light Emitting Diode Installations at 6 Libraries In design 300,000 kwh in savings annually Save $45,000 annually in savings (plus maintenance) Capstone Microturbine Combined heat and power > 68% thermal+ electrical efficiency Offset 400,000 kwh of grid supplied electricity $115,000 annual savings 13

14 MESC Projects Year 3 Compressed Natural Gas Buses UP Purchase Diesel Buses to CNG Dovetails with existing County fueling infrastructure Expected to save 11,000 gallons diesel per bus per year Expected to save $32,000/yr savings Strathmore Music Hall LED s in public venue Design sensitive (quality) Reduce maintenance in high ceiling Expected to save 430,000 kwh + reduced maintenance $53,000/year savings 14

15 MSEC as a Change Agent Management Commitment Measurable Goals (and achievements) Fosters Cross Department Collaboration Funds Pilots with clear objectives/replicable Accelerates existing programs Year-to-year funding fosters mid-year discussions on possible projects 15

16 Next.Can We Achieve the Renewable Goal? Possibly but it s a stretch To achieve 20% we need 34 to 40 MW by MW under contract Another 3.2 MW under discussion/evaluation Answer is a firm maybe 16

17 Thank You! and Contact Information Devan Willemsen, Program Manager Maryland Energy Administration (410) Eric R. Coffman, CEM, CEP, LEED-AP Chief - Office of Energy and Sustainability Department of "Green" General Services Montgomery County, Maryland Eric.Coffman@montgomerycountymd.gov 17