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Why Would A Company That Sells Electricity Promote Conservation?

Why Would A Company That Sells Electricity Promote Conservation? . Vern Rice Central Electric Cooperative. Irrigation & Agriculture Energy Efficiency Town Hall Meeting March 22, 2011. “PNW Power Act of 1980”. Federally mandated “least cost planning”

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Why Would A Company That Sells Electricity Promote Conservation?

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  1. Why Would A Company That Sells Electricity Promote Conservation? Vern Rice Central Electric Cooperative Irrigation & Agriculture Energy Efficiency Town Hall Meeting March 22, 2011

  2. “PNW Power Act of 1980” • Federally mandated “least cost planning” • Created NWPP Council to guide BPA on what sources of electricity to pursue • Longest running least cost plan in the country

  3. Reaction to Council’s 1st Plan’s Conservation Goal Was “Mixed”

  4. Energy Efficiency Resources Met Half of PNW 1980 – 2005 Load Growth

  5. Utility Acquired Energy Efficiency Has Been ABARGAIN!

  6. Energy Efficiency Is The Region’s Third Largest Resource We’re Saving The Annual Firm Energy Output of Two Grand Coulee Dams

  7. Sixth Plan Resource Portfolio* *Expected Value Build Out. Actual build out schedule depends on future conditions 7

  8. Reaction To 6th Plan Goal Doubling of Efficiency Savings Over Next Decade Was Front Page News!

  9. CEC Irrigation Conservation Programs • Hardware Rebates • Variable Frequency Drives • Pump Testing Rebate (New!) • Scientific Irrigation Scheduling • High Efficiency Motors • Custom Projects

  10. Why would a company that sells electricity promote conservation as a source of energy? It’s the cheaper than alternatives. It’s effective. It’s local (keep $ here). It’s clean (no emissions). It’s abundant (lots more to do). Easier to serve loads.

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