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associates bulletin New Faces at the Alliance August 2006 The Alliance Board, Associates and staff welcome three new board members who were elected in July. We are anxious to begin working with these dedicated individuals who each bring a lifetime of experience and forward-looking goals to the cause of energy efficiency. John R. Fielder is president of Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation’s largest electric utilities. Before assuming the presidency, Mr. Fielder was senior vice president of SCE’s Regulatory Policy and Affairs Division. He has been with SCE since 1970. Fielder is a member of the Rancho Los Cerritos Foundation and serves on the board of directors of Miller Children’s Hospital and the Aquarium of the Pacific. John R. Fielder Bob Malone Bob Malone is chairman and president of BP America, Inc., the senior BP executive in the U.S. He also is group vice president for BP plc. Mr. Malone is currently a member of the executive committee of Oil Companies International Marine Forum and a board member of the UK Chamber of Shipping. He has served on the Board of Directors of the California Climate Action Registry and the National Petroleum Council. In This Issue... Testying on the Hill Alliance Tackles Oil/Gas Demand Green Students Earn Top Honors National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency Unveiled New Alliance Associates Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency The Alliance’s New Home Jim Rogers Jim Rogers is president and CEO of Duke Energy. Before the merger of Duke Energy and Cinergy, Mr. Rogers served as Cinergy chairman and chief executive officer for more than eleven years. Rogers is chairman of the board of directors of the Edison Electric Institute. He also serves on the boards of the American Gas Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable and the National Coal Council. Associates Breakfast Roundup Alexander (Andy) Karsner, DOE’s Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, joined the Alliance on July 18th at the American Gas Association to speak about efforts underway by the Department of Energy to encourage greater energy efficiency. Karnser passionately advocated for the advancement, enlargement and increased funding of energy efficiency programs across the board. Karsner further Alexander “Andy” Karsner & Thomas R. Kuhn, EEI stated that to address our country’s addiction to oil we need a systematic change to bring about market transformation. The Assistant Secretary also offered his vision of what will be required to ensure energy-efficiency gains, what he called the “3-legged stool” or a combination of technology, policy, and market and finance solutions working together. 1 Alliance Programs Making Headway - Policy Alliance Testifies on Capitol Hill Congress continues to search for innovative and effective ways to address rising energy costs. While many options are currently under consideration – from increasing supply through additional drilling and exploration, to increasing renewable energy output, and expanding the use of alternative fuels – energy efficiency remains the cheapest, cleanest and quickest solution to the current energy crisis. On June 22 Alliance President Kateri Callahan testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in support of the Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006 (S. 2747). Alliance Vice-chair, Senator Bingaman (D-N.M.), introduced the measure on May 4 and it currently has 11 cosponsors. During the hearing, Callahan encouraged the committee to meet the bill’s national oil savings targets by including additional energy-efficiency measures. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) Specifically, the Alliance promotes an innovative “feebate” concept to reduce U.S. oil dependence. Feebates would encourage manufacturers to use more fuel-efficient technologies in their vehicles, and encourage consumers to purchase more efficient vehicles. The idea is market-based, revenue-neutral and can yield continual improvement without further action by Congress. Regardless of the approach taken, Callahan noted, there has rarely been a better opportunity to implement significant energy-saving legislation. According to polls, about half of American households have cut back on other spending because of energy costs and a majority of citizens want long-term solutions. Energy-efficiency measures will not only provide immediate relief, but also will benefit the economy, the environment, and energy security for years to come. The following week, on June 28, Alliance Senior Policy Analyst Lowell Unger testified before the House Small Business Committee on the opportunities for small businesses to manage natural gas prices through greater implementation of energy-efficiency practices. The Alliance’s testimony reflected the need for Congress to extend and fund tax incentives; increase funding for federal programs like Energy Star and Industrial Assessment Centers; support utility energy-efficiency programs such as Demand Side Management and Energy Efficiency Resource Standards; and, implement and enforce energy standards for appliances and buildings. Collectively, many of these proposals will reduce electricity use in addition to direct natural gas use. However, since most of the increased electricity generation in this country comes from natural gas, often the best way to save natural gas is to save electricity. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Alliance Tapped for NPC Steering Committee Alliance President Kateri Callahan has accepted an invitation to serve on the coordinating steering committee for a new global oil and natural gas study recently requested by Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman. The National Petroleum Council (NPC) study will attempt to address the ability of global oil and gas supply to keep pace with growing world demand and the steps US industry and government leaders might take to keep America economically competitive and energy secure while remaining environmentally conscious. The proposed study and accompanying report will concentrate on three fundamental questions: 1. What is the future (through 2030) of global oil and natural gas supply? 2. Can strict supply options solve the problem of anticipated demand in a timely and cost-effective manner without hindering economic growth? 3. What strategies will best ensure U.S. stability and prosperity? To answer these and other questions, the committee and its task forces will conduct analyses to determine the U.S. and global supply and demand balance as well as any opportunities or vulnerabilities in the energy marketplace. The committee 2 will also seek to identify potential supply and demand solutions including policy initiatives, new technologies, alternative and renewable energy sources, and energy efficiency. Representatives from numerous institutions, organizations and agencies were invited to participate in the compilation of this report. The Alliance is particularly pleased to be working alongside several of its Associates including BP America Inc., The Dow Chemical Company, Duke Energy, and Keyspan Energy. In addition to serving on the Global Oil and Gas steering committee, the Alliance will actively participate as members of the Demand Task Force Group. The study and preparation of a draft report is anticipated to be completed within one year. Green Students Excel in June Alliance Programs Making Headway – Education The Alliance to Save Energy’s Green Schools and Green Campus programs continue to shine, earning prestigious awards and achieving impressive, measurable energy savings through their promotion of energy-efficiency practices. Four Northern California schools in the Alliance to Save Energy Green Schools Program have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR, the nationally-recognized symbol for effective energy-saving efforts and superior energy management. The four schools receiving the ENERGY STAR are Freshwater Elementary & Charter, Garfield Elementary, Peninsula, Union Elementary, and Sunny Brae Middle. The ENERGY STAR label, a decorative bronze plaque to be displayed on each building, distinguishes these schools as being in the top 25 percent of public and private institutions in the nation in terms of building energy performance. Examples of California Green Schools’ student efforts include the installation of a solar fountain, conducting classroom energy audits and educating consumers on the energy and money-saving benefits of switching from standard 75-Watt incandescent bulbs to 23-Watt compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. On the collegiate level, two Green Campus schools - UC Santa Barbara and CSU San Bernardino - were honored with Higher Education Best Practices awards for implementation of student-led energy conservation programs. UC Santa Barbara Green Campus Interns were honored for a successful year-long, campus-wide energy competition, establishing a class on purchasing practices in the University of California system, and their role in passing The Green Initiative Fund ballot measure, which created a student-fee increase to fund future energy-efficiency and renewable energy projects. CSU San Bernardino Green Campus Interns were recognized for significantly reducing the energy usage of campus vending machines and incorporating energy conservation into the educational programming of campus resident advisors. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Congratulations to Alliance Board Member, Bob Foster, who was recently elected mayor of Long Beach, California. Foster campaigned on issues of fiscal responsibility, public safety, energy-efficiency, conservation and the environment. 3 Welcome to the Alliance The Alliance enthusiastically welcomes seven new Associates, raising the number of innovative businesses, organizations and government offices participating in the 2006 Associates program to 113. The following is a brief description of our new Associates. We invite you to learn more about their energy-efficiency programs and initiatives. The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is the national trade association representing manufacturers of more than 90 percent of North American produced central air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment. Formed in 1953, ARI has emerged as the major voice for the air conditioning and refrigeration industry, developing and publishing standards and procedures for measuring and certifying product performance and international standards. Focused on creating a dynamic and flexible environment which can readily embrace change, ARI’s commitment to its members today focuses on innovative solutions for tomorrow by helping companies enhance their leadership with products and services which meet or exceed customer expectations. For more information about ARI please go to www.ari.org. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a world leader in energy and environmental stewardship within the airline transportation industry. Currently the world’s third busiest airport, serving more than 59 million passengers and offering 2,300 flights a day to 152 domestic and international destinations, DFW has aggressively pursued the efficient and environmentally friendly use of energy, and is well on its way to becoming one of the “greenest” airports in the world. From building commissioning and energy retrofits, to more efficient building design and adherence to strict energy codes, DFW has reduced its energy use (using 2001 as a baseline) at the central plant by 28 percent, and its energy use per square foot served by the plant by 39 percent. This has resulted in a total avoided energy use of 25 million MMBtus, or $150 million at today’s energy prices. In addition, NOx emissions are expected to be reduced by 86 percent, far exceeding the EPA mandate. For more information on DFW please go to http://www.dfwairport.com. The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) is the only nonprofit organization that represents Governor-appointed energy officials from each state and territory. The organization was created to improve the effectiveness and quality of state energy programs and policies, provide policy input and analysis, share successes among the states, and be a repository of information on energy issues of concern to the states and their citizens. NASEO committees identify emerging issues that are relevant to state and territory energy offices. The committees collect, analyze, and disseminate information about these emerging issues and work to educate members and others. The committees’ work helps to guide the association’s strategic direction and build consensus on issues. For more information, please visit http://www.naseo.org/. Orion Energy Systems has been innovating in the energy and lighting business since 1996. Based in Plymouth Wisconsin, Orion specializes in designing and manufacturing application specific lighting systems and controls for use in industrial, retail, commercial, institutional, agricultural and hospitality environments. The company focuses on providing its customers with sustainable cost savings through its modular, expandable technology platform. Orion is a recognized industry leader in product innovation and has won several regional and national awards for its work. For more information about Orion Energy Services and their products and services please go to www.oriones.com. 4 Shelton Group exists to grow its clients’ businesses through research driven market planning and targeted creative work. For the past decade the firm has specialized in the energy sector, gathering an intimate understanding of the industry’s challenges and opportunities. Their clients vary from electric utilities to energy-efficient product manufacturers and national member trade associations. Shelton conducts an annual nationwide study called Energy Pulse, which explores consumer attitudes towards conservation and energy efficiency and the growing energy-efficient residential building trend. It also profiles U.S. households by their perceptions of the importance of conservation and energy efficiency, their current conservation activities, awareness of energy-efficient building, perceived price points and purchase potential for energy energy-efficient homes, home features and appliances. For more information about Shelton Group please go to www.sheltoncom.com; for information on Energy Pulse, go to www.energypulse2005.com. Founded in 1987, Sensor Switch is the industry leader in developing Occupancy Sensor Products & Technology for Lighting Control. Since that time, our products have helped a long list of satisfied users across diverse applications become more energy efficient. Schools, warehouses, factories, offices, government buildings, retail stores…you name it, we’ve sensored it! Our years of experience and wide breadth of sensor and day-lighting control products ensure we can provide a reliable solution for any application or building type. Based in Wallingford, Connecticut, Sensor Switch proudly manufactures all of its products in the United States. For more information on Sensor Switch please go to www.sensorswitch.com. Southern Company is one of the largest producers of electricity in the United States. Incorporated in 1945 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Southern Company is a super-regional energy company with more than 40,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Southeast. Working through its five regulated retail electric utilities, we cover a 120,000 square mile service territory and serve approximately 4 million customers. Focused on providing leadership to its customers and within the utility sector, Southern Company’s business activities include investments in wireless communications services, synthetic fuels and leveraged lease projects, energy-related services and natural gas marketing. Southern Company also is a recognized leader in environmental research, investing more than $1.5 billion on environmental controls and other efforts to help significantly reduce emissions and to improve efficient and costeffective generation and emission control technologies. For more information on Southern Company please go to www.southernco.com. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The World Energy Engineering Congress Save the date for the Association of Energy Engineers’ World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) September 13-15 in Washington, D.C. The WEEC celebrates its 29th year as the most important energy event of national scope for end users and energy professionals in all areas of the energy field. This conference provides hands-on, up-to-the-minute information that organizations and individuals can immediately use to address the full spectrum of energy cost control challenges and supply uncertainties. For more information, or to register, go to http://www.energycongress.com. EPAct 2005, One Year Later Save the date, August 31st, for The Energy Policy Act of 2005: One Year Later A Look to the Future. This conference of national leaders, sponsored by Texas A&M, will examine the impacts and implementation of last year’s comprehensive energy legislation. Featured speakers include Reps. Joe Barton (R – Texas) and Chet Edwards (D – Texas), Department of Energy Undersecretary David Garman, and Texas A&M President Robert Gates. For more information, or to register, visit http://www.tamus.edu/energy/. 5 Alliance Associates Assist Utilities with New Efficiency Initiative The Alliance has joined more than 80 utilities, government entities, large energy users, consumer advocates and other energy industry stakeholders in launching the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (NAPEE). The initiative presents a set of policy recommendations designed to create a sustainable, aggressive national commitment to energy efficiency through the utility industry. This type of commitment has the potential to save billions of dollars and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Jim Rogers, CEO of Duke Energy and co-chair of the NAPEE Leadership Group, introduced the initiative last month at the Summer Meeting of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) in San Francisco. Keep your eyes open for another Special Edition of the Associates Bulletin where we will highlight the actions and commitments of all Alliance Associates who contributed to the Action Plan. North American REEEP Annual Meeting Over 40 representatives from 30 private sector, non-profit, and governmental organizations met in Washington, DC, on Monday, June 19th for the annual meeting of the North American (NA) Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) Partners. The objective of the meeting was to explore the continuing role of the NA Regional Secretariat in supporting sustainable energy, including future financing, policy and regulatory priorities and objectives, review NA regional REEEP program implementation, and to elect members for the NA Steering Committee. North American REEEP Secretariat meeting co-chairs, Mike Eckhart, President of ACORE, and Kateri Callahan, President of the Alliance to Save Energy, took the opportunity to highlight the NA Regional Secretariat’s accomplishments during the past year, including the Wall Street Renewable Energy Financing Conference, the Canadian REEEP partners meeting, the Beijing Renewable Energy Conference, the Great Energy Efficiency Debate, and multiple other secretariat sponsored events designed to advance the implementation and financing of renewable energy and energy-efficiency projects in North America. For information on the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), or to register with the Secretariat as a North American partner, please contact www.reeep.org or Rajeena Shakya at 202/857-0666 or rshakya@ase.org. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Become an Energy Hog Partner Alliance Programs Making Headway – Communications Now’s your chance. If you are looking for a fun and exciting way to raise awareness about the benefits of energy efficiency and conservation, join the Energy Hog campaign today. Many partnership opportunities are available with unique benefits at each level, including use of the Energy Hog costume, ready-made educational materials, and visits from the Traveling Energy Hog Road Show. This national public awareness and education campaign has a proven track record with over $78 million in donated media to date. The Energy Hog includes many partners such as the U.S. Department of Energy, The Home Depot, North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, 20 state energy offices and is supported by the Ad Council, America’s premier public service advertising company, with direct outreach via TV, radio, Internet, billboard, newspaper and magazine ads. Become a campaign partner and join the Energy Hog today. For more nformation contact Maria Ellingson at 303-333-4570 or mellingson@ase.org. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 6 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STARS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AWARD WINNERS! The Alliance to Save Energy is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards. Every year, the Alliance recognizes deserving companies and individuals for their outstanding commitment and contributions to energy efficiency. The awards will be presented at the Alliance’s annual black tie awards dinner on September 12, 2006 in Washington, DC. This year, we are delighted to honor the following recipients: • • • • • • Chairman’s Award – Lee Scott, Chief Executive Officer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Charles H. Percy Award for Public Service – Matthew Driscoll, Mayor, City of Syracuse Star of Energy Efficiency – Galaxy Award – The Dow Chemical Company Star of Energy Efficiency – Super Nova Award – Power Integrations, Inc. Star of Energy Efficiency – Andromeda Award – National Affordable Housing Network International Star of Energy Efficiency Award – The Trust Fund for Electric Energy Saving (FIDE) This year’s dinner is shaping up to be the best ever with over 50 congressional hosts, an impressive list of table sponsors, and some of the most deserving and high-profile award winners in Alliance history. Do not miss your opportunity to take part in this momentous event! Please contact Marcy Devaney at 202-857-0666 for more information about table sponsorship or individual seats. You can also visit the Alliance’s website at www.ase.org/dinner to learn more about the 2006 Stars of Energy Efficiency. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ From discussions at the G8 to coverage by the Wall Street Journal and even an appearance at the box office by Al Gore, climate change is definitely a “hot” topic. This year, the Alliance to Save Energy will convene a summit, Energy Efficiency: The First Solution to Climate Change, to pose questions, explore issues, and provide answers on this very timely subject. Representatives from industry, government, and the environmental and energy communities will address the need to utilize energy efficiency as the quickest, cleanest, and cheapest means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Speakers will tackle timely topics including: • U.S. Imperative: Securing our Nation through Efficiency • Reducing the Global Footprint of Corporate Giants • Buildings: Reducing Energy in the Largest End-Use Sector • “What Would Jesus Drive?” Campaign: Advancing Efficiency through the Evangelical Movement • Efficiency: A Key to Turning the Tide on Climate Change Register before August 22nd to take advantage of the special $100 Associate rate! Registration fees for Associates will increase by $50 after the 22nd. Register on-line by going to the Alliance website! 7 The Alliance’s New, Efficient Home It’s official. The Alliance has a new home. Last month we executed a smooth transition to our new office space at 1850 M St., NW, Washington, DC. Through extensive planning and many months spent working with builders, designers, Associates and our own in-house crew of experts, the Alliance has finally completed significant improvements and renovations at the new 17,995 square foot space. Our team specifically designed the new office space to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) Silver certification. This US Green Building Council (USGBC) designation will allow the Alliance to showcase its commitment to environmental and energy sustainability, proving once again that we don’t simply ‘talk the talk’ when it comes to energy efficiency. Pursuing LEED-CI status would not have been possible without the participation, generosity, and support of our Associates. We would like to thank each of the following for their time, knowledge and contributions, without which, the comfort and sustainability of our new home would be greatly diminished. Efficient lighting and light metering play a key role in the LEED certification process. We started with advanced Lithonia Lighting fixtures specially ordered and specifically designed to maximize light output and accommodate the T-5 lamps donated by OSRAM SYLVANIA. These lamps are the next evolution in commercial light bulb efficiency. They are integrated with Universal Lighting Technologies’ dimmable specific ballasts. Each office’s lighting system is computer controlled using Encelium Technologies lighting controls. Each employee has the ability to adjust his/her office space light levels from the PC. Sensor Switch has supplied state of the art motion detector and infrared lighting sensors to further maximize lighting efficiency. Advanced Power is responsible for the installation and integration of the lighting controls and energy management system. Additional items selected include direct digital controls (DDC) for the heating and air conditioning system supplied and installed by Siemens Building Technologies. These controls vastly improve the operation and performance of the HVAC system. Armstrong ceiling and floor materials were specifically selected for their recycled and rapidly renewable resource content. Several companies donated Energy Star appliances, including a 60-inch Panasonic plasma television for the lobby and a refrigerator and dishwasher from Whirlpool. Niagara Conservation supplied high-efficiency sink aerators and shower heads and due to the Alliance’s inability to modify the building envelope, Owens Corning insulation was used for soundproofing throughout. To maximize the benefits of these high-tech energy saving devices, the Alliance has received commitments from New Horizon Technologies and Texas A&M of time and materials to coordinate a planned measurement and verification study of the performance and efficiency potential in a typical commercial interior office space with similar attributes to the Alliance’s. Finally, Cardinal Glass donated tempered glass for office side lights to bring daylighting into interior spaces. As an added bonus, Cardinal Glass is providing two pieces of special glass for the lobby that display the Alliance’s mission statement and the list of donors which will be printed on 3M graphic vinyl transparent film. Once again, the Alliance would like to thank all of the companies, organizations and people that donated their time and resources to ensure that our new office reflects our goal of creating a cleaner environment, a healthier economy and energy security through energy efficiency. Associate Directory Update You should have received your copy of the 2006 Associates Directory by now. Regrettably, there is an error in the Shelton Group’s email address. Please note, the correct email address should be, info@sheltoncom.com. In addition, the correct email address for Kyle Pitsor, the federal contact at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, is kyl_pitsor@nema.org. 8