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The Future of Natural GasEnergy EfficiencyACEEE Energy Efficiency as a ResourceSeptember 23, 2013
Delivering natural gas thatfuels America’s way of life The American Gas Association , founded in 1918,represents local natural gas companies that cleanlyfuel the way of life of 177 million Americansnationwide 2.4 million miles of pipeline 90 million therms of natural gas delivered annuallyaccounts for 40% of the total U.S. natural gasconsumption2
Utility Perspective on Energy Efficiency Save customers money Below avoided cost of gas Hedge value Customer satisfaction Expectation of a well run utility Non-energy benefits (e.g., comfort, quiet) Avoid revenue losses, earning opportunity Decoupling Energy Service Charge Stakeholder engagement Manufacturers of equipment, improved and more efficient Local contractors provide regional economic development3
Efficiency Spending and Impact Growing» Spending: U.S. Utilities spent 968 Million on natural gasefficiency programs in 2011,and budgeted 1.4B for 2012 1,5189 million 1,600130 programsCanada 1,400United States 1,061 million 1,200 914 million132 programs» Breadth: In 2011, 128Programs were implementedacross 39 statesUS Dollar (million )131 programs108 programs 632 million 80092 programs 600 329 million 400» Savings: In 2011, participatingU.S. households reduced theiraverage annual natural gasusage by 13 percent andsaved 107 on their annualnatural gas bills 870 million 1,00053 programs 200 0200720082009201020112012 BudgetGas Ef f iciency Program Funding and Impacts4
Building on SuccessChallengesLow Cost of Natural GasLow natural gas cost makes the economicsdifficult for both the utility and thecustomer from a simple pay backperspectiveRegulatory InconsistencyAddress the difficulty of using the TRC testto document the cost-effectiveness ofnatural gas efficiency programs.Codes and StandardsNew building code adoption increases thebaseline to measure efficiencyimprovements against. Same forincreasingly efficient appliance standards.This also impacts the cost of deliveringsavings.OpportunitiesAdvanced Program DesignPromote more comprehensive energyefficiency program options, led by naturalgas utilities but potentially savingelectricity, water, etc.Emerging TechnologiesExtend the long-term potential forefficiency natural gas use, led by advancedtechnologyPolicy InnovationAddress inconsistent treatment of naturalgas efficiency measures. In particular, theassumed energy performance baselineappears to be more stringent for gasheating efficiency measures than electricmeasures.5
Long term goal for Energy Efficiency:Enhance Overall Productivity of the Energy SystemHow do we ensure that states are properly applying cost-effectiveness teststhat capture the Full Value of Energy Efficiency?Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration6
Advanced Program Design More Comprehensive EnergyEfficiency Programs Whole building shells and HVAC controls Gas-electric utility collaboration, jointprograms, etc. Behavior Based Programs Utility engagement in building codes Emerging Technology ProgramsHome Energy Squad:“team of energy expertsequipped to help youreach your goals in oneconvenient visit.”Residential energyefficiency programoffered to customerswho have electric servicefrom Xcel Energy andnatural gas service fromCenterpoint Energy orXcel Energy .7
Find Us twitter.com/AGA naturalgasElizabeth Nollwww.facebook.com/naturalgasClean Energy Solutions 5?trk tyah8
Home Energy Squad: "team of energy experts equipped to help you reach your goals in one convenient visit." Residential energy efficiency program offered to customers who have electric service from Xcel Energy and natural gas service from Centerpoint Energy or Xcel Energy . 7 Advanced Program Design More Comprehensive Energy
