Energy Conservation at Dominion Harold Crowder Program Manager

Energy Conservation at Dominion Harold Crowder Program Manager George Washington Regional Commission Green Government Commission January 28, 2009 1

Agenda • Energy Conservation Group • Energy Conservation pilots & future programs • “Smart Grid” strategy • What can you do to save! 2

Energy Conservation Group Key Program Functions • Design • Implementation • Evaluation • Marketing • Communications / events • Emerging technologies 3

Consumption Reduction Pilots 2008 Consumption Reduction Compact Fluorescent Light Program Participants 2, 400, 000+ sold Residential Energy Audits 150 Commercial Energy Audits 50 ENERGY STAR Homes 100 Energy Efficiency Welcome Kits 250 In-Home Energy Display 1, 000 4

Peak Demand Reduction Pilots 2008 Peak Demand Reduction Participants Air Conditioning Cycling Device 1, 000 Programmable Thermostats with Smart Meter / critical peak pricing 1, 000 Distributed Generation <100 MW 5

Renewable Energy Future Program – Jan. 2009 • Option 1 - 100% • Option 2 - $2. 00 increments 6

Future Programs – late 2009 Demand Reduction • A/C heat pump cycling • Distributed generation • Curtailable service Consumption Reduction • Compact fluorescent lights • In-home energy display • High efficiency heat pump upgrade • ENERGY STAR home • Heat pump tune-up • Low-income audits • Refrigerator turn-in • HVAC upgrades • Lighting upgrades 7

Smart Grid Capabilities • Enables Energy Conservation – Cycling programs (A/C) – Critical peak pricing – Electric vehicles – Voltage monitoring • Operational – Remote reads – Remote on / off – Outage notification 8

Smart Grid - Communications Efficient Building Systems Utility Communications Internet Consumer Portal & Building EMS Dynamic Systems Control Distribution Operations Advanced Metering Renewables PV Control Interface Plug-In Hybrids Data Management Distributed Generation & Storage Smart End-Use Devices 9

Business Energy Usage Facts about business energy use and what the business owner can do 10

Energy End Usage 11

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Sure energy savers • Lighting • Heating and Air Conditioning • Office Equipment • Water 13

Lighting • Turn off lights when not in use • Replace incandescent bulbs with CFLs • Install lighting occupancy sensors • Consider upgrading from T 12 to T 8 fluorescent light tubes • Install ENERGY STAR qualified exit signs 14

Heating and Air Conditioning • Tune up the HVAC system • Regularly change filters • Install programmable thermostat to automate the HVAC system • Use fans • Plug leaks with weather stripping and caulk • Avoid over sizing equipment 15

Office Equipment • • Always buy ENERGY STAR® qualified products for your business. The ENERGY STAR mark indicates the most efficient computers, printers, copiers, televisions, windows, thermostats, ceiling fans, and other appliances and equipment Install power management software 16

Water • Fix leaks • Use water saving faucets • Set water temperature at 120° • If buying a new water heater, purchase an ENERGY STAR model 17

Tightening an Existing Building • • • Fill gaps around doors and window frames with caulk, spray foam, and insulative batting. Checking window and door weather stripping. If weather stripping is missing, hard, or cracked, it should be replaced. For exterior doors with a gap underneath, (e. g. , if you can see daylight) install door sweeps. 18

Energy Management 19

Roadmap for Energy Management Make Commitment Assess Performance & Set Goals Create Action Plan Re-Assess Recognize Achievements Implement Action Plan Evaluate Progress 20

Saving more than you know • • • When you invest in energy efficiency, the benefits go far beyond saving energy and money, and protecting the environment by helping prevent pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Potential to Improve Employee Productivity: Enhanced comfort and improved lighting conditions may contribute to improvements in staff productivity. Reduced Operations and Maintenance Costs: Many energy-efficient technologies significantly decrease your operations and maintenance requirements, saving not only money but also staff time. Increased Customer Comfort: Building upgrades will improve your facility’s appearance, present your products or services in a comfortable, well-lit environment, and help your customers enjoy their visit. This can increase sales and encourage repeat business. Increased Asset Value: Efficient business properties have higher market values than those with higher operating costs. Enhanced Public Image: Your contribution to environmental protection very positively differentiates your business from your competitors 21

Employee Initiatives • Form a “Green Team” – Give it a rest and implement power management settings on computers and monitors. – Unplug electronics once they are charged – Light up your work life and replace light bulbs in desk lamp with CFLs – Keep air vents clear of paper, files, and office supplies 22

What you can do Facts about home energy use and what the consumer can do at home 23

Energy Use Growing Energy Demand 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 24

CFL Recycling & Disposal • 5 milligrams of mercury • Breakage – collect in sealed bag • Recycle – Home Depot 25

Web Content www. dom. com • Home Energy Calculator • Daily Energy Saving Tips • Blog 26

Energy Conservation Blog • Customer’s share ideas • Energy experts post & respond http: //e-onserve. blogspot. com 27

Energy Saving Ideas • Switch to compact fluorescent lights • Unplug chargers • Use dimmer switches or timers • Seal heating and cooling system 28

Energy Saving Ideas • Seal windows and doors with weather stripping • Lower water heater temperature • Wrap water heater • Install programmable thermostat • Dom. com: Home Energy Calculator 29

Watch Out!! 25 - 60 W equivalent CFLs = 46 – 52” flat screen 30

Dominion’s Triple Play – Meet Future Demand • Energy Conservation • Renewables • Traditional Generation 31

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