Santa Monica Community EnergyIndependence Initiative

Approved March, 2006

• A City-wide Program that integrates:A City-wide Program that integrates:• ComprehensiveComprehensive energy efficiency energy efficiency• Optimal Optimal solar potentialsolar potential of rooftops of rooftops• Distributed generation Distributed generation where appropriatewhere appropriate (e.g. (e.g.

microturbines, fuel cells)microturbines, fuel cells)

• Provides greater consumer and City control over Provides greater consumer and City control over costscosts

• Enhances electric reliabilityEnhances electric reliability• Reduces greenhouse gas emissionsReduces greenhouse gas emissions• Achieves Sustainable City Plan goalsAchieves Sustainable City Plan goals• Potential to create “Net-Zero” Energy CityPotential to create “Net-Zero” Energy City

What is the Community Energy What is the Community Energy Independence Initiative?Independence Initiative?

Solar Potential Analysis –Solar Potential Analysis –Ensure Roof CompatibilityEnsure Roof Compatibility

• Determine roof type (validated with on-site survey)Determine roof type (validated with on-site survey)

Examples:

_ Tile

_ Asphalt Shingle

_ Composite

_ Tar and Gravel

Solar Potential –Solar Potential –Roof Area DeterminationRoof Area Determination

• Measure dimensions of roof from aerialMeasure dimensions of roof from aerial

400 + 2,800 = 3,200 sf

Solar Potential –Solar Potential –Roof Area DeterminationRoof Area Determination

• Measure dimensions of roof from aerialMeasure dimensions of roof from aerial• Estimate shaded portion (%)Estimate shaded portion (%)

35%

Solar Potential –Solar Potential –Roof Area DeterminationRoof Area Determination

• Measure dimensions of roof from aerialMeasure dimensions of roof from aerial• Estimate shaded portion (%)Estimate shaded portion (%)• Estimate obstructed area (%)Estimate obstructed area (%)

40%

Solar Potential –Solar Potential –Roof Area DeterminationRoof Area Determination

• Measure dimensions of roof from aerialMeasure dimensions of roof from aerial• Estimate shaded portion (%)Estimate shaded portion (%)• Estimate obstructed area (%)Estimate obstructed area (%)• Account for roof typeAccount for roof type

__ Tile

__ Asphalt Shingle

__ Composite

__ Tar and Gravel

Example: 3,200 sf

- 35% - 40% = 800 sf

Solar Study ResultsSolar Study Results

• 24 million sq.ft. total usable roof area for 24 million sq.ft. total usable roof area for solarsolar

• 103 MW capacity potential from solar 103 MW capacity potential from solar photovoltaicsphotovoltaics

• 350,000 sq.ft. of solar thermal for pool 350,000 sq.ft. of solar thermal for pool heating and commercial heating needsheating and commercial heating needs

• Ability to estimate any building’s solar Ability to estimate any building’s solar potentialpotential

Solar Survey ResultsSolar Survey Results

• Interviewed more than 250 property ownersInterviewed more than 250 property owners• Considerable support for investing in cost-Considerable support for investing in cost-

effective, integrated energy systemseffective, integrated energy systems• City should fill the role of program facilitator City should fill the role of program facilitator

Energy Efficiency Potential:Energy Efficiency Potential:• Overall savings of 38% in electricityOverall savings of 38% in electricity• Overall savings of 34% in gas consumptionOverall savings of 34% in gas consumption

Solar Potential:Solar Potential:

Distributed Generation:Distributed Generation:

CEII Program PotentialCEII Program Potential

• 103 MW peak electric (69% of total peak) 103 MW peak electric (69% of total peak) 350,000 sq.ft. of solar thermal350,000 sq.ft. of solar thermal

• 41 MW of DG electric capacity w/ heat recovery41 MW of DG electric capacity w/ heat recovery

Citywide Potential for Reduction in Citywide Potential for Reduction in Electricity Peak Generation NeedElectricity Peak Generation Need

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Potential Export During Peak*

* In this case all electricity is generated within the city on a net basis, which means we will still be using natural gas for distributed generation.

Environmental Benefits Environmental Benefits of CEIIof CEII

• Greenhouse gas (COGreenhouse gas (CO22) reduction) reduction

• Smog (NOSmog (NOXX) reduction) reduction• Building Quality ImprovementsBuilding Quality Improvements• Reduced need for centralized power Reduced need for centralized power

plantsplants

COCO22 Emissions Reductions Emissions Reductions

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Solar Santa MonicaSolar Santa Monica

2 year Demonstration Project2 year Demonstration Project 50 residential, commercial, and 50 residential, commercial, and

municipal buildings to be equipped municipal buildings to be equipped with integrated energy efficiency with integrated energy efficiency measures, solar photovoltaic measures, solar photovoltaic systems, solar thermal, or distributed systems, solar thermal, or distributed generation systemsgeneration systems

$900,000 budget$900,000 budget

Solar Santa MonicaSolar Santa Monica

Launching January 1, 2007!Launching January 1, 2007!

Goal – 50 BuildingsGoal – 50 Buildings

35 residences & small businesses

10 commercial buildings

5 municipal buildings

Key challenge:Key challenge: Making solar affordableMaking solar affordable

Key challengeKey challenge:: Too many decisions for Too many decisions for the residentthe resident

““I just don’t know where I just don’t know where to start!”to start!”

Unique program design Unique program design concept:concept:

Combining energy efficiency Combining energy efficiency and solar and solar

in one cost-effective “package”in one cost-effective “package”

The Package approach:The Package approach:

Easier for customer to make Easier for customer to make decision. decision.

Allows for negotiated bulk rates.Allows for negotiated bulk rates. Better overall rate of return on Better overall rate of return on

energy investment.energy investment.

Four Packages of MeasuresFour Packages of Measures

1.1. Apartment PackageApartment Package

2.2. Single Family Home/Condo PackageSingle Family Home/Condo Package

3.3. Solar StandardSolar Standard

4.4. Super SolarSuper Solar

Apartment PackageApartment Package

Change out lighting Change out lighting Tune-up appliances Tune-up appliances Tune-up HVAC systemTune-up HVAC system Assess and improve building Assess and improve building

envelopeenvelope Install water savings measuresInstall water savings measures Install power strip/surge protector Install power strip/surge protector Share of Community Solar SystemShare of Community Solar System

Single Family Home/CondoSingle Family Home/Condo New Energy Star® refrigeratorNew Energy Star® refrigerator Change out lighting (up to 24 bulbs and Change out lighting (up to 24 bulbs and 4 fixtures)4 fixtures) Blower door testBlower door test Assess and improve building envelopeAssess and improve building envelope Perform AC duct test and sealPerform AC duct test and seal Water savings measuresWater savings measures Safety checkSafety check Provide power strips, surge protectors Provide power strips, surge protectors 4 Shares of Community Solar System4 Shares of Community Solar System

Solar StandardSolar Standard 2kW AC photovoltaic system2kW AC photovoltaic system New Energy Star® applianceNew Energy Star® appliance Blower door testBlower door test Tighten building envelopeTighten building envelope Perform AC duct test and sealPerform AC duct test and seal Change out lightingChange out lighting Provide power strips, surge protectors Provide power strips, surge protectors Water savings measuresWater savings measures Safety checkSafety check

2kW AC photovoltaic system2kW AC photovoltaic system On-demand hot water heaterOn-demand hot water heater Solar thermal hot water systemSolar thermal hot water system Two new Energy StarTwo new Energy Star®® appliances appliances Change out lighting Change out lighting Blower door testBlower door test Improve building envelopeImprove building envelope Perform AC duct test and sealPerform AC duct test and seal Water savings measuresWater savings measures Safety checkSafety check Install power strips, surge protectors Install power strips, surge protectors

Super SolarSuper Solar

Program ImplementationProgram Implementation

1. Research and contact…1. Research and contact…

ManufacturersManufacturersLighting

Windows

Heaters

Water heaters

Solar products

Trained AssessorsTrained Assessors

Team members

City employees

Volunteers

Engineers without Borders

RFP for more

Contractors for in-home workContractors for in-home work

Solar installers

Energy efficiency contractors

Suppliers for do-it-yourselfersSuppliers for do-it-yourselfers

Local hardware stores

Big Box stores

Vendors willing to give a Vendors willing to give a discountdiscount

Experts on rebates and creditsExperts on rebates and credits

Utility representatives

CEC representatives

Tax experts

LendersLenders

National financing expert

Chamber of Commerce

FannieMae lender

EE lender

Local banking contacts

2. Develop the marketing plan.

Program ImplementationProgram Implementation

Progress on marketing planProgress on marketing plan Focus group --> nameFocus group --> name Logo/look underwayLogo/look underway Website name reserved, Website name reserved,

design starteddesign started 55thth Street office as “portal” Street office as “portal”

Marketing materials being Marketing materials being developeddeveloped

FlyerFlyer QuestionnaireQuestionnaire Assessment formsAssessment forms Offer calculatorOffer calculator Contractor/Homeowner Contractor/Homeowner

guidelinesguidelines E-newsletterE-newsletter

3. Begin field activity.

Program ImplementationProgram Implementation

Building SelectionBuilding Selection

Develop demonstration site Develop demonstration site criteriacriteria

Conduct trial walk-through Conduct trial walk-through assessmentsassessments

Refine processRefine process

Residents are showing interest:Residents are showing interest:

Council reportsCouncil reports Newspaper articleNewspaper article ““Free films at the Free films at the

Pier”Pier”

Active interest list:Active interest list:

101 people, 101 people,

Number increasing dailyNumber increasing daily

Santa Monica’s energy future Santa Monica’s energy future begins todaybegins today