A Strategy for Improving Energy Efficiency In Rural Nova Scotia. Kenny Corscadden Industry Research Chair Farm Energy Conservation

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1 A Strategy for Improving Energy Efficiency In Rural Nova Scotia Kenny Corscadden Industry Research Chair Farm Energy Conservation ACEEE'S 3 rd Forum on Energy Efficiency in Agriculture

2 Content A. Motivation for Change Government of Nova Scotia - Targets & Policy Agricultural Industry - Needs and Initiatives B. Industry Statistics - Demographics C. Three Key Strategies An Holistic View 1. Improving Efficiency 2. Self-Sufficiency 3. Diversification D. Conclusions

3 A. Climate Change Targets For Nova Scotia [1] Nova Scotia s Climate Change Plan Jan 2009 Department of Environment

4 A. Climate Change - Emission Budget Revised May 2008 Current electricity generating capacity = 2300MW June 2009: Target 25% Renewable by 2015

5 A. Agricultural Industry GHG Emissions CO2eq (927Kt= 4% NS Budget 22.98Mt) Ecosystem Farm Inputs Electricity Other Energy [5] Energy Conservation on NS Farms: Baseline Energy Data, Bailey et al, 2008, Science Direct

6 A. Agricultural Industry - Objectives Increase the competitiveness and long term sustainability of the industry Critical success factors [2] Improving efficiencies Adopting innovative technologies Attracting new entrants Growth accompanied by sustainable resource management [3] [2] Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture Business Plan ( ) [3] Environmental Goals & Sustainable Prosperity Act (EGSPA 2007)

7 B. Industry Stats: Demographics Small Med Large

8 B. Industry Stats: Energy Use / Farm Size

9 B. Interest In Energy Options & Renewal Sources % Interest All Farm Sizes [6] 1.Energy Options Lighting 60% Insulation 45% Behavior 39% 2.Renewable Energy Solar 25% Wind 42% Biomass/Gas 16% [6] Factors which influence NS farmers in implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy measures, Bailey et al, May 2008, Science Direct

10 C. Three Key Strategic Initiatives Reduced Energy Use Lighting Heating Ventilation Insulation Equipment Best Management Practices Water Management Demand Management Resources Optimization Renewable Energy Technologies Evaluation of Resources Self Generation Net Metering Improving Efficiency Self Sufficiency / Competitiveness Rural Energy Centers Community Scale Energy requirements Resource evaluation Social license Economics (Feed in Tariff) -1MW Policy Grid Integration Diversification

11 C1 Improving Efficiency Provide information, resources and incentives to encourage on farm energy efficiency - Research & Extension Completed a pilot energy review / audit program Walk through, inventory, determine energy use Compare use to bills Identify savings, costs & payback Return with report Due to size and or discrepancies we provided several detailed audits, involving monitoring and assessment

12 C1 Results of Pilot Audit Program Total Realized Saving Energy Cost Co2 t/y 26% $70,

13 C1 Program Outcome Implementation rate of 72% (8 out of 11) Development of fact sheet materials Initial review funded by Dept Ag and NSFA Funding for detailed audit (75%) Funding for efficiency implementation (50%) Funding for renewable ($20,000) Research Component to include Green houses (combustion efficiency) Detailed case studies Specific sector analysis

14 C1 Challenges of Program Delivery funding through government and agriculture associations (Not sustained) Need trained resources and efficient implementation solution Logistics and variation in farm type and size How to encourage implementation of recommendations How should incentive programs be managed How does program help meet targets

15 C1 Approach Introduce fee paying structure for services (i) Review and (ii) Audit Develop review/ auditor skill base Collaborate with community college program Expand energy auditors trained for residential / commercial through provision of agriculture module geographically dispersed and self employed Government assistance Review / Audits (75% max $2000) Implementation (50%) Including renewable (max)

16 Rural Energy Centre: Diversification Use of agricultural lands to provide energy needs of small rural communities Help meet Provincial targets Ownership models Potential to provide: Energy security Rural development Job creation Alternative revenue stream

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18 C3 Diversification What to consider? Economics Incentives Policy Ownership Social Impact Consultation License Locations -GIS Farms Communities Grid Farm Technology Load Storage Analysis Scale Sizing Suppliers Planning & Connectivity Alternate Land Use: Energy Crops/Generation

19 E. Conclusions Provide program to meet the demographic in Nova Scotia Encourage conservation through best practice management and awareness Relevant literature, energy workshops, case studies and pilot projects Provide sufficient resources and financial support to undertake review and/or audits Encourage implementation through financial support (Time limited) Production of renewable energy guidelines Regulate financial support Promote industry diversification alternate land use energy crop or energy generation