American Samoa Renewable Energy Committee

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1 American Samoa Renewable Energy Committee Misty Dawn Conrad Scott Haase Aug. 11, 2011 NREL is a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.

2 Purpose of Meeting and Expected Outcomes 1. Mission 2. Vision 3. Subcommittees; objectives, members, schedule 4. List barriers 5. Baseline 2

3 Agenda Roll Call & Introductions 5 Building a sustainable committee 25 Framework for success ASREC leadership protocols Setting mission and vision statements Subcommittees Barriers Exercise 15 American Samoa Technical Assessment 30 American Samoa Energy Plan Outline 15 (if we have time) 3

4 Next ASREC Leadership meetings Notice change in schedule to Fridays: Thursday, Aug 9AM Friday, Sep 9AM Friday, Oct 9AM Friday, Nov 9AM Friday, Dec 9AM 4

5 Background Summary Executive Order: Develop a vision, mission, and goals for reducing dependence on fossil fuels, improving energy efficiency, and developing renewable energy resources. Establish an organizational structure to appropriately develop a comprehensive long-term strategic energy plan. 5

6 Background Summary Charter s Mission and Scope: A. Sustainable energy future B. Developing and implementing a long-term strategic energy plan, forum for considering options, providing guidance for achievement, and full range of options. 1. Reduce reliance and expenditures on imported fossil fuels 2. Increase use of indigenous, non-fossil fuel renewable energy sources 3. Improve performance of energy infrastructure 4. Promote efficient use of energy resources through planning, education, and training 5. Adopt research-based and public private partnership approaches when appropriate 6. Stimulate economic development and increase job opportunities in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors 7. Enhance engagement in national and regional efforts to address island energy concerns 8. Establish American Samoa as a leader and replicable model for other island jurisdictions. 6

7 Background Summary To name a few; minimum: Identify and engage Stakeholders Vision, mission and goals Identify cultural and environmental constraints Near term (1-5), medium term (5-10) and long-term (10-20) Process for obtaining public input Evaluating measures 7

8 ASREC leadership protocols 1. Logistics organizational 2. Transparency 3. Visitors how to handle vendors, VIPs, new business 8

9 Mission Declaration: Outlines organizational purpose Typically short Punchy slogan Targeted, activist in tone and inspiring Answer these questions: 1. Who are we? 2. What are the basic social and political problems we exist to address? 3. What do we do to recognize, anticipate, and respond to these needs or problems? 4. How should we respond to our key stakeholders? 5. What are our philosophy, codes and values? 6. What makes us unique? 9

10 Vision Statements Vision of Success should: Can include: Emphasize purpose & behavior Widely circulated Used to inform major and minor decisions and action Mission Basic philosophy, core values and cultural features Basic strategies Performance criteria Important decision-making rules Ethical standards 10

11 Vision Example Energy Strategy for USVI The Vision is purposefully high level. 11

12 Organizational Structure EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REC Co-chairs ASPA, TEO REC Executive Committee Members Education Policy Energy Technology Financing Outreach TEO & ASPA Renewable Energy Energy Efficiency Transportation Public/ Private Models Training Territorial & Local Solar Buildings Tax incentives, rebates K-12 and community college Wind Loan programs Biomass 12

13 Subcommittees Define Membership Schedule Education/Training and Outreach The Education/Training and Outreach subcommittee is focused on identifying and developing educational tools and programs needed to develop and advance a clean energy economy. This may include community outreach and education, technical and vocational training, and/or certification and degree programs. Legislation and Policy Governmental policy is foundational to reshaping the regulatory landscape to clear the way for a new energy future. The Legislation and Policy subcommittee assists lawmakers and other clean energy advocates in analysis and development of policy opportunities to promote implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy. Energy Technology (energy efficiency and renewable energy technology) The Energy Technology subcommittee is focused on assessment and deployment of cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. This includes conservation strategies, efficient building design, facility and utility scale renewable energy technologies, grid integration, and transportation. Business Assessment Project Financing This group will investigate opportunities to finance assessment and implementation of efficiency and renewable energy through private investment, public-private partnerships, and local and Federal government funding opportunities and will develop business case models and strategies for deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy at scale. This subcommittee assists the Education and Training, Legislation and Policy, and Energy Technology subcommittees in performing cost/benefit analysis of programs and technology applications. 13

14 Best Practices What works 14

15 Historical Knowledge Tradition Culture

16 Don t wait for solutions Create them

17 Dream big, but small is ok Build confidence Attainable Realistic Because at the end of the day, every one just wants a cold beer and a hot shower.

18 Grassroots Bottom up approach Local community Think globally, act locally Don t underestimate the power of collective energy

19 Band-Aids Too often, the cause of our problems is our solutions. Think strategically.

20 Lead by Example Walk the Talk Everyone makes a difference Role models Parent - child Our Youth Education Outreach Be Transparent Collaborate

21 Initial Technical Assessment Baseline Opportunities Next Steps 21

22 ASPA Data Metrics Value Pre- Tsunami Value Post- Tsunami Units Data Source Capacity (2009) MW ASPA E&FS Presentation; Ibid System Peak (2009) 24? MW ASPA E&FS Presentation Generation (2008 and 2010) 188, ,113 MWh ASPA Consumption (2008 and 2010) ,870 MWh ASPA Loses (2008 and 2010) resolve issue with this calculation 12% 11% Percent Calculated Fuel consumption for power (2008 and 2010) 12,617 11,016 Thousand Gallons ASPA KWh produced per gallon kwh/gallon ASPA 22

23 Energy Generation and Fuel Consumption ( ) Generation (million kwh) Millions Fuel Consumed (bbl) Thousands

24 Generation Efficiency Overall System Heat Rate (Btu / kwh)

25 Replacement of Leased Generators 1. Satala partial replacement as of June 1 2. Tafuna complete replacement as of July 31 25

26 Energy Consumption by Sector American Samoa Consumption by Sector (FY 2010) Government 19% ASPA 6% Residential 32% Large power 14% Commercial 29% Source: American Samoa Power Authority data developed by NREL 26

27 Residential End Use for Hawaii Note: Data for American Samoa Not Available Source: HECO Customer Newsletter September 2006

28 Energy Policies/Barriers in American Samoa Building codes Net Metering Policy Utility Regulatory Body Non-existent in American Samoa Electricity Rates Imbalanced between Tutuila and other islands Territorial Government Electricity Use Unaware of usage cost impact Communal Land Ownership Structure Prevents leasing for greater than 5-10 years Local Capacity and Knowledge Lack of publically available information Question: Are we missing any?

29 Building Codes 1964 Edition Uniform Building Code, Volume 1 Not updated since then Territorial Energy Office considering 2009 IECC Tropical Building Codes Retrofitting existing building infrastructure consideration? Source: PIX 18583

30 Net Metering American Samoan Administrative Code Title 12 Chapter 6 30 kw capacity Customer provides ASPA with certificate of completion ASPA Installs the meter Customer installs safety equipment on the customer side of the meter If generation exceeds monthly use, customer is credited excess Customer generation reconciled annually on May 31 st One-time $45 fee to ASPA for interconnection and net metering How many take advantage of the net metering/interconnection? Size of systems and technology?

31 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Opportunities Opportunity Description Create a strategic plan to set goals, determine priorities, and develop strategies to finance and implement energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy on all islands Perform energy and water audits for commercial, government, and residential buildings to prioritize areas for efficiency improvements High High Impact Potential Address land use barriers Provide energy efficiency training for builders, developers, designers, and trades Further evaluate financing options for a waste to energy facility Complete anemometer study: currently in process Assess the potential for solar hot water heating in different sectors Increase energy awareness through island campaigns Design and initiate a cool-roof program as appropriate Outdoor lighting technology and control improvements High Medium - High Medium - High Medium - High Medium - High Medium - High Medium Low

32 Wind Wind has potential to play a major role in American Samoa s energy future Several Anemometer sites are in progress 11 Sites 2 have been installed 2 50 meter towers All other on various towers for communication, power distribution poles Source: PIX 00214

33 Solar Solar Thermal Domestic Solar Thermal Hot Water Solar Photovoltaic (PV) ASPA planning to include at least 1.5 MW of PV at airport Good further installations include Ofu Ranger Station Marine Research Station Source: PIX 08879

34 Biomass Potential Opportunities Generation of electricity from municipal solid waste Production and use of biodiesel in existing diesel power plants Landfill gas Anaerobic digestion at sewage plant As part of build-up related infrastructure upgrades, evaluate potential for installing digesters to produce methane Use of small-scale digesters for converting animal manure to biogas Production of dedicated feedstock to produce solid or liquid Biofuels

35 Renewable and EE Potential 2,500,000 Specific Energy Mix Energy Use (MMBtu/yr) 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000, ,000 Government Use EE Large Power EE Residential Use EE Commercial Use EE Electricity Generation Transmission & Distribution RE - Wind RE - Solar RE - RDF / Biomass Fossil Fuel

36 Energy Plan Outline Energy Analysis Projects Programs Policy 36

37 Next meeting New Meeting Date 2 nd Friday of every month Friday, Sep 9AM Agenda Items, subcommittee schedules, webinar set-up: Misty.conrad@nrel.gov