MORE PROPANE FOR ALASKA? LARRY OSGOOD NORTHERN COMMISSION AT ANGDA ANCHORAGE, ALASKA AUGUST 2010

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1 MORE PROPANE FOR ALASKA? LARRY OSGOOD NORTHERN COMMISSION AT ANGDA ANCHORAGE, ALASKA AUGUST 2010

2 INTRODUCTION TO PERC Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is an energy check off program Assessment Collection: 4/10 ths of a cent per gallon Current annual budget: $38.4 million Strategic mission: To promote the safe, efficient use of odorized propane gas as a preferred energy resource through consumer & employee education and technology development & commercialization. Visit:

3 PERC MISSION AREAS PERC operates through three functions: 1. Research & Development 2. Safety 3. Training Markets include: a. Residential b. Commercial c. Engine Fuel d. Agriculture

4 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Comparative Energy Research New Product Development OEM Manufacturers Academia Government Commercialization Market Research

5 SAFETY COMMITTMENT Propane retailers provide safety and operating materials on the propane gas system Propane emergencies training CETP Training for industry employees Visit

6 THE COUNCIL DOLLAR 20% State Rebates 5% Agriculture 5% Motor Fuel 10% Admin Expenses 60% All Other Programs Research & Development Safety Training

7 COUNCIL REPRESENTATION

8 CONSUMER EDUCATION: COMMUNICATING EXCEPTIONAL ENERGY

9 BUILDER OUTREACH CAMPAIGN Focused on homebuilders Reaches all professionals in new home construction Developer Architect Builder Installers

10 BUILDWITHPROPANE.COM

11 CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Energy Related Training: builders, remodelers, architects, developers, plumbing/hvac Preparing construction professionals to work with clients who are buying, building, renovating, or upgrading the efficiency of their home Online education courses Research white papers Webinars Visit:

12 MARKET DEVELOPMENT: CREATING TECHNOLOGY TO ADD NEW DEMAND

13 WHY USE PROPANE/LPG FOR ALASKA HEATING, COOKING AND DG FUEL? Easily transportable on & off-road High energy density, liquid form Easily stored on site Can be stored underground Not a ground contaminant Self pressurizing gas, no pumps Clean burning Efficient Substantial supplies Readily available

14 MARKET DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES Increase Off-Season Demand Increase Non-weather Based Load Improve Efficiency of Existing Products Expand Market Penetration in Emerging Markets

15 AVAILABLE HYBRID SYSTEM, DENALI PARK

16 DISTRIBUTED GENERATION CHP Systems High efficiency & low emissions Long life & low maintenance PERC Partners Climate Energy: 1.2kW with 1.8kW backup (Honda Power Unit) Marathon Engine Systems: 5kW Yanmar: 5, 10, 25, 35 and 300kW for propane

17 DISTRIBUTED GENERATION Propane & Renewables: Focus on Reliability Do that to that to that to that Propane/Solar or Wind Hybrid = more power at lower costs Remote locations Signal lights DOE & government agencies (NPS) DG demonstration program

18 BACKUP GENERATOR MARKET DEVELOPMENT Over 60% market growth per year Partnerships with Manufacturers» Conventions» Surveys» Technical support for media campaign» Emergency preparedness brochure

19 LARGE CHP GENSET AT MARRIOTT HOTEL IN KAUAI, HAWAII» Market development for propane CHP in larger-scale commercial facilities» Cogenerates space/water heat and electricity» 50% base power load» 100% water heating; 15% cooling» Saves 10 /kwh» Project in-process: Installation in spring 2008

20 KAUAI MARRIOTT PROPANE CHP SITE

21 ROUSH PROPANE F-150

22 BLUE BIRD PROPANE VISION

23 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS STUDY Propane has fewer greenhouse gas emissions Propane has fewer greenhouse gas emissions across a wide range of applications Distributed Generation (30 kw, 100 kw, & 200 kw) Irrigation Pumps Forklifts Medium-duty engines & light-duty pickup trucks Water & space heaters

24 TOTAL CARBON EMISSIONS FOR VARIOUS FUELS Sources: DOE 1994, EPA 2007, GREET 2007 On-site emissions estimates based on chemical composition of the fuel with 99 percent combustion. Actual life-cycle emissions vary by application.

25 GREENHOUSE GAS COMPARISON FOR DISTRIBUTED GENERATION APPLICATIONS

26 GREENHOUSE GAS COMPARISON FOR WATER HEATING APPLICATIONS

27 GREENHOUSE GAS COMPARISON FOR SPACE HEATING APPLICATIONS

28 HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CARRIER Readily available Standard truck used for many applications Trailers have a short lead-time Cost ~$90,000 for 10,000 gallon cargo trailer

29 HIGHWAY TRANSPORT (18-WHEELER)

30 LPG ISO SHIPPING CONTAINER 20 HOLDS ~6,000 GALLONS

31 BOBTAIL (LOCAL) DELIVERY TRUCK Used for local site deliveries Holds 2,000 6,000 gallons Cost $80, ,000 Quick delivery, lead-time a few months

32 BOBTAIL DELIVERY END

33 Rural Energy Conference Propane Report Some good coverage overall for propane At least propane is included in some ways now Chena Bernie boomed about using propane 3 times Some good interest from the attendees Three biggest concerns: 1. State spending $millions on everything imaginable that doesn t work, except anything for propane 2. AEA AK Energy Plan dismisses propane 3. AEA s Director Steve Haagenson says to conference: Propane is not affordable

34 RURAL IMPORTANCE OF PROPANE 1. Use the most efficient energy source for the application 2. If you have NG, use it 3. In rural areas or for portable/mobile use, then use propane Direct propane energy use is more efficient than other energy sources 4. Lower criteria (health based) & CO2 emissions Especially for water & space heating, use propane Consider propane for vehicles, small tractors, pumping and power generation

35 FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PROPANE Contact me directly: Larry Osgood Consulting Solutions, LLC

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