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Ken Curry Energy Efficiency Manager kbcurry@nppd.com 402 563-5366. All Roads Lead to Energy Efficiency!. The Big Picture! View Here at Home! What “Energy Efficiency” really means What can you do as a community leader?. What will we cover?. Fact.
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Ken Curry Energy Efficiency Manager kbcurry@nppd.com 402 563-5366 All Roads Lead to Energy Efficiency!
The Big Picture! View Here at Home! What “Energy Efficiency” really means What can you do as a community leader? What will we cover?
Fact The US represents about 5% of the world population The US consumes about 25% of the total energy utilized in the world United States Energy Usage and Efficiency: Measuring Changes Over Time, Energy Information Administration, www.eia.doe.gove/emeu/efficiency/wec98.htm. 1995 data
World Population Prospects: the 1998 Rev Vol I; Comprehensive Tables (UN Sales No. E.99.XIII.9)00
Energy Consumption and Income are Linked 5 billion low-income people in countries with rapid economic growth rates
China is a major world player in importing energy China is bringing on line one to two coal fired power plants each week – Both countries want to improve the quality of life of their population – which requires energy! How can this be denied? What will this mean to our future????? World Energy & Environmental Implications – China / India
So what are our future Energy Options? Can we build more coal stations?? How much wind energy is possible – and do we have it when we need it?? Can we build more nuclear stations and how long will it take?? The good news – Nebraska is positioned well for near term capacity and fuel mix!
So what are our future Energy Options? Lets shed some “Light” on this question!!!
Why does Energy Efficiency make sense? • Reduces the demand for electricity • Positively impacts the size & timing of future power plants • It is our least cost near term resource • Increasing energy costs and environmental consideration support increased focus on efficiency • As Public Power, helping our customers save energy – is the right thing to do! • Bottom Line – as a Community – Energy Efficiency can decrease community costs and enhance the quality of your community! • New businesses are asking about EE programs 21
Energy Efficiency – our Least Cost Resource! • Range for Costs for Energy Efficiency $.01 to $.03/kWh • NPPD’s near term avoided costs are higher than this! Our most cost-effective resource is to invest in our customers to save energy and reduce peak demand Source – based on EPRI 2006 TAG with market adjustments – order of magnitude numbers
CFL in store promotion Commercial, Industrial and Area Lighting High Efficiency Heat Pumps Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling program Irrigation On-line tools More to come in 2009. EnergyWise Programs 24
See where you can save energy in your community! Provide community options for efficiency (educational sessions, recycling opportunities, etc.) Lead by example – improve the efficiency of your facilities! Spread the word – you influence many in your community! What can you do as a Community Leader?
Energy Efficiency is our lowest-cost future resource option – and we can do it today! We all can make a difference and can lead by example! Together we can build a “Public Power Plant” – through Efficiency and Demand Reductions! Our world is changing! Many unknowns – but All roads lead to Energy Efficiency! Summary
Questions! Ken Curry Energy Efficiency Manager kbcurry@nppd.com 402 563-5366