Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT
The Effect of Change
OPTIONS: STRIKING THE BALANCE
THE POLICY FRAMEWORK
EMSD PROGRAMS FOR 1997-2002
Community Conservation
Commercial & Industrial Conservation
Lighting Design Lab
Support Services
IMPACTS OF EMSP
CONCLUSION
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1: BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
BACKGROUND
Energy Conservation as a Resource
Regional Partnership with BPA
Conservation Implementation Plan
A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT
THE EFFECT OF CHANGE
Conservation as a Resource
Conservation as an Energy Service
Conservation and Community Values
Summary
SECTION 2: POLICY FRAMEWORK
OPTIONS
Market Driven Approach
Regulatory Approach
Entrepreneurial Driven
Resource Driven
Striking the Balance
THE POLICIES WHICH WILL GUIDE US
CITY LIGHT SHOULD TAKE ACTIONS DESIGNED TO ASSURE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALL COST-EFFECTIVE CONSERVATION WITHIN ITS SERVICE TERRITORY.
CITY LIGHT SHOULD PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES.
CITY LIGHT SHOULD PROMOTE CITY POLICIES AND COMMUNITY VALUES WHILE WORKING WITH OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS IN DELIVERING ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
CITY LIGHT SHOULD OFFER ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ALL CUSTOMER CLASSES AND ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.
STRATEGIES FOR THE FUTURE
Redesign Programs As Needed, To Be Cost-Effective Given Current Marginal Values Of Energy (MVEs), Taking Environmental Costs Into Account.
Offer Comprehensive Energy Management Services.
Deliver Services In Collaboration With Other City Utilities And Departments.
Increase Customer Contributions.
Explore Opportunities To Offer Financing To All Customers.
Continue Exploration Of Load Management Approaches.
Maximize Involvement In “Market Transformation” P
Explore Opportunities For More Aggressive Codes And Standards.
Increase Conservation Outreach.
Address “Stranded Cost” Recovery In Conservation
SUMMARY
SECTION 3: EMSD PROGRAMS FOR 1997-2002
COMMUNITY CONSERVATION
Key Themes
Retrofit Services
Warm Home Program
Multifamily Targeted Acquisition Program
Multifamily Common Area Lighting Program
Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood Power Project
$mart Business
New Construction Services
Super Good Cents Program
Low-Income Services
Low Income Electric Program
Low Income Multifamily Program
Appliance & Lighting Services
Energy Efficient Water Heater Rebate Program
LightSaver Program
Cleaner NW
New Appliance Program
Other Services
Energy Management Services Conservation Hotline (684-3800)
Combined Utility
Value-Added Services
1997-2002 Community Conservation Budget
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CONSERVATION
Incentive Services
Energy Smart Design Program
Energy $avings Plan Program
Cooperative Motor Rebate Program:
Value-Added Services
Information Services
Technical Support Services
Financial Support Services
1997-2002 Commercial/Industrial Budget
LIGHTING DESIGN LAB AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Lighting Design Lab
Support Services
Policy & Planning Unit
Evaluation Unit
Contracts Unit
Tools: Automated Tracking
1997-2002 Lighting Design Lab/Support Services Budget
SECTION 4: IMPACTS AND ANALYSIS
ACHIEVING 100 AMW TARGET
PROGRAM COST EFFECTIVENESS
RATES, BILLS, ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS AND DEBT
CUSTOMER EQUITY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFECTS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY
SIZE OF SERVICE TERRITORY
COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL REVIEW
SUMMARY
CONCLUSION
GLOSSARY
