RePower Humboldt A Strategic Plan for Renewable Energy Security and Prosperity

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1 A Strategic Plan for Renewable Energy Security and Prosperity Copyright 2012 Schatz Energy Research Center & Redwood Coast Energy Authority!

2 Town Hall Meeting Wharfinger Building, Eureka, CA Matthew Marshall Executive Director, Redwood Coast Energy Authority Jim Zoellick Senior Research Engineer, Schatz Energy Research Center, Humboldt State University 2

3 Agenda Introduction/Welcome Presentation Questions and Answers Small Group Discussion Small Groups Report Back Conclusion 3

4 Web access to download the plan: To submit public comment: Via at Via US mail, telephone or office visit Redwood Coast Energy Authority th Street, Eureka, CA Comments accepted through October 26 th,

5 Strategic Plan is a living document.

6 Redwood Coast Energy Authority Local Government Joint Powers Authority Established in 2003 Mission: 1) Reduce energy demand 2) Increase energy efficiency 3) Advance the use of clean, efficient, local renewable resources. 6

7 738419#:5&*;<#%&6&4*38#=&51&* The Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC) is working to establish clean Schatz Energy Research systems. Their work involves research and development, technology de development, energy systems analysis, and education and training. In a feasibility studies, resource assessments, and energy planning studies. Center Established in 1989 Located at Humboldt State University Mission: Promote the use of clean and renewable energy change are serious and the need for action is urgent. PG&E is committ serious, concrete measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from th helping customers do the same. PG&E is proud and honored to work w change efforts. =4/!?(*5!4#:5&*;<#=(--!66!(5 7

8 RESCO becomes Three year project, started November 2009 Funded by the CA Energy Commission Partners: Redwood Coast Energy Authority & Schatz Energy Research Center with support from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 8

9 Project Goals Develop plan for renewable energy development in Humboldt County Meet majority of electricity needs and large portion of heating and transportation energy needs Capture environmental, economic and social benefits 9

10 Our Current Energy Picture Geographically isolated Transmission constrained Majority of electricity generated locally (biomass and natural gas) Petroleum fuels barged or trucked in Wealth of untapped local renewable resources 10

11 ((.$/01()*4,- 7%8"946/46:5 electricity Natural gas ½ used *+,-'./0";'+608"<6%):8"='+)>%5?" for electricity and ½ for heat ((.$/01()23,- Petroleum used for transportation!"#$%&'()*+,- BC$"0''()*7,- D0&A%01(E0'()*4,- <=> 56()787+,- 56( 5%$#09:();84,- G0N GC9 5%$ 5:&%$1:A"()*4,- D0&A%01(E0'();;,- 5:&%$1:A"()+*,- 11 ((.$/01()*4,-! " # $ % & ' ( <=>%$#$?:%()78@,- <A"H$1>&(I$A9&=(J9:%K=(I$9'A"#&C$9 56()787+,- 5%$#09:();84,- +7;7 +7*7(5:0L(M/:90%C$ 5:&%$1:A"()*4,- BC$"0''()*7,- D0&A%01(E0'()*4,- BC$"0''()F3,- D0&A%01(E0'();;,- 5:&%$1:A"()+*,! " # $ % & ' ( )22,- BC$"0''()F3,- 60% of GHG emissions from petroleum ((.$/01()23,- - Our Current Energy Picture - *+,-'./0";'+608"<6%):8"='+)>%5?" Energy <A"H$1>&(I$A9&=(J9:%K=(I$9'A"#&C$9 - +7;7 Biomass +7*7(5:0L(M/:90%C$ primarily used to generate!"#$%&'()*+,-

12 Our Current Electricity Picture F45$042(?->5%<4EE- /%'($-/34?1 D<&%$1E G6%154->5%<4EE- /%'($-/34?1 A*B, +A, )*+,-.-/0%1%2%31456 >3;(-H4I(->5%<4EE- /%'($-/34?1 7*C,-!"#$%&%'($ 7+,-.-/89:-!;<=%3#1- >4"-/%'($-/34?1-12

13 2.5 year process Involved diverse group of > 50 local stakeholders Developed vision statement Identified selection criteria Provide review and feedback Strategic Planning Process Gather Facts Stakeholder Review Preliminary Analysis of Energy Alternatives Stakeholder Input: Development of Vision Statement and Evaluation Criteria Final Analysis of Energy Alternatives Development of Draft Stategic Plan Public Review Final Strategic Plan 13

14 Vision In 2030, Humboldt County Is no longer a net importer of energy Enjoys a high degree of energy independence Keeps much of the $ spent on energy in county Has a diversity of energy choices Is a thriving research and development center and an incubator for energy technologies Is energy secure and prosperous 14

15 Criteria Stakeholder group s top three ranking: 1. Environmental Quality 2. Financial Viability / Affordability 3. Local Acceptance, Participation, & Control 15

16 Additional Renewable Energy Potential Analyzed through 2030 Capacity (MW) Wind 250 Wave 100 Biomass 225 Small Hydro 38 Solar 10 16

17 Hourly Dispatch Model!" November 2030: Hypothetical Humboldt Electricity Production Date %&'()* #$ #$ #$ #$ #$ #$ #$ #$ "(+ 17

18 2030 Scenarios Business-as-Usual (BAU) Same as current energy mix Bold Peak Allows 5% increase in cost 124 MW of RE development + efficiency & fuel switching Allows 15% increase in cost 280 MW of RE development + efficiency & fuel switching 18

19 <!!+/$'-$)&,!3-'%(4!=5$5%'7 2030!"!!#$%&'%()*!+'&,-.!/0%0,&1 Scenarios Installed Capacity (MW) 543 6'%M K9&( K8L 6'%M 533 6'%M!"#$%&&'()*%+%,-$.)/ '%M K9&( 6'%M K9&( K8L 6'%M K9&( 6'7,'"$)8(9+$-9")/:2 >3 =3 <3 ;3 K9&( K8L 6'%M K9&( 6'%M K9&( 3 H%$B7%&)I%# 1-"( K8L K9&( K8L 1%J' K-9C%## K8L A.(79 business-as-usual (BAU), bold, and peak BAU: bold 6F 6'%M K9&( K8L 3?@@-,-'",. K8L A'%$)6BC+# K8L 6&BDE-")?&',$7-, F'G-,&'# 19

20 H A 6&BD 2030 Scenarios Energy Generation (MWh) business-as-usual (BAU), bold, and peak BAU: bold BAU peak H3&+#3.' 53D E1%/ E3F" C1(,3DD *2/#(!G 0))1$1"%$2!"#!$%& '()* H3&+#3.'53D E1%/ H3&+#3.'53D C1(,3DD *2/#(!G C1(,3DD *2/#( 0))1$1"%$2!G 0))1$1"%$2 9 >9 :9?9 <9 A9 =9 B9 >99!"#$"%&'()'*+,-(./&'0."$&#1$1&2')#(,'"3$4'5"%"#3&(#'678 20

21 Scenarios 2030 Percent of Total Primary Energy (%) Percent of Total Primary Energy Locally Sourced in Humboldt 35% % % BAU Bold Peak Percent of BAU (%) Greenhouse Gas Emissions as Percent of Business as Usual 100% 68% BAU Bold Peak 55% CA State Goal 21

22 potential jobs created 22

23 Key Findings A renewable energy future is feasible. It could bring economic, security, &environmental benefits. Efficiency is our cheapest option and should be maximized. Biomass, wind and small hydro can play key roles. Fuel switching to low-carbon transportation and heating energy sources via heat pumps and PEVs is critical. A mix of options is needed and all have impacts, including the do nothing option. "&)'6%

24 Key Strategies 1. Energy efficiency 2. Distributed generation (small/med. scale, solar, CHP, etc.) 3. Cost-effective, sustainable, forest management biomass 4. Utility-scale wind development 5. Run-of-river hydroelectric 6. Offshore wind/wave energy research and development 7. Fuel switching to plug-in electric vehicles and heat pumps 8. Options for local project ownership 9. Options for local purchase of local renewable energy 10. Local financing programs 24

25 Small Group Discussion 25

26 Pursue a biomass energy strategy driven by restoration needs and priorities

27 Distributed Generation HWMA food waste digester project Evaluate dairy waste digester potential Upgrade HSU cogeneration system

28 Energy Technology R & D

29 Explore Community-based Energy-supply Options Prosperity 2012 community investment fund concept SB 843 virtual net metering Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)

30 Community Campaigns RCEA Neighborhood Energy Challenge pilot project kicking off next week Replicate successful solarize campaigns conducted in other communities

31 Financing Programs Sonoma County Example: Launched in 2009 Over $57,000,000 in projects funded 86% of projects completed by local contractors Estimated 700+ jobs created/retained

32 Plug-in Electric Vehicles 32

33 Deep-dive workshop series 33

34 Thank you