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Home My WebLink AboutEECBG-Technical-Assistance-Webinar_5.91U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY May 4,2023 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program Technical Assistance Webinar https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-efficiency-and-conservation-block-grant- program-technical-assistance-opportunities U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS DOE is committed to providing TA to everyone in the EECBG Program at every step of the way 2 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 3 Agenda •Technical Assistance Background •Blueprints •DIY Tools •Expert Support •Capacity Building •Feedback •Q&A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 4 Agenda •Technical Assistance Background •Blueprints •DIY Tools •Expert Support •Capacity Building •Feedback •Q&A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 5 The focus of today’s session is the Technical Assistance U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 6 TA Categories: ASK: Hands-On Help Technical assistance refers to support that EECBG recipients can receive from DOE, the national labs, and partners. ANALYZE: Online, Interactive Tools •Case studies and best practices guides •Data visualization and Analytic tools •Capacity building, Trainings •Customized technical analysis •Financial analysis •Program design and planning assistance •Stakeholder engagement and coordination Written Resources & Guides TA Examples: Levels of Support Hands-on, in-depth, customized help Do-it-yourself resources U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS EECBG Program provides the seed funds to governments and Tribes to develop strategies and build local clean energy capacity Technical assistance, can stretch limited grant dollars and maximize the impact of the investments Grantees catalyze long-term, impactful and self-sustaining plans and programs in every region of the country, including rural and DACs U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 8 Agenda •Technical Assistance Background •Blueprints •DIY Tools •Expert support •Capacity Building •Feedback •Q&A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 1.high-impact and effective projects and programs based on best practices 2.each topic with step-by-step approach 3.tools, resources, and technical assistance opportunities 4.incorporating Justice40 and equity goals into your project 5.to leverage from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) investments 6.the application review and approval process for eligible entities with a signed NEPA statement of work Blueprints | Why & How to Use Them Blueprint Topics 1.Comprehensive Energy Planning 2.Energy Efficiency •Energy Assessments and Building Upgrades, •Energy Savings Performance Contracts, •Building Electrification Campaign, •Building Performance Standards & Stretch Codes •Solar PPAs and Direct Ownership, •Solarize Campaign, •Community Solar, •Renewable Resource Planning for (rural and tribal) communities •Electric Vehicles for Fleets & Fleet Electrification, •EV Charging Infrastructure for the Community https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-efficiency-and-conservation-block-grant-program- blueprints U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS •Once you’ve selected a blueprint, join the blueprint cohort •Cohorts will receive regular email updates with pertinent information •Cohorts will meet virtually on an ongoing basis, starting Summer 2023 to: –Ask and answer questions –Provide updates –Share experiences –Hear from experts –Troubleshoot common areas of concern –See tool demonstrations –Share success stories Blueprints | Cohorts Sign up now to join a Blueprint Cohort: https://forms.office.com/g/Phr3DWKiwJ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 11 Agenda •Technical Assistance Background •Blueprints •DIY Tools •Expert support •Capacity Building •Feedback •Q&A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS •Planning •Modeling •Options analysis •Impact calculators •Demographics Big picture to detailed •State-wide •Site-specific •Project-specific •DOE will offer trainings to learn how to use the tools We have the Tools!We will train you to use them! 12 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS City of Plainville is starting from the beginning… Tools | How to use them 13 “How do I choose a project?” Step 1 –Check out the blueprints for inspiration Step 3 –Get feedback from your stakeholders U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS State and Local Planning for Energy (SLOPE) Tool 14 -What’s the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in my county? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS Example question #2: What would electrification do to GHGs in my county? Tools | State &Local Planning for Energy (SLOPE) Tool U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 16 Transform local infrastructure & economies Drive quality job creation, including the opportunity for union jobs Lift up historically disadvantaged communities Mitigate and build resilience to the climate crisis Modernize and upgrade American energy infrastructure Tools | Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool Example question: Where are the disadvantaged communities in my area? For more information, visit the DOE Justice40 Website at: https://www.energy.gov/diversity/justice40-initiative https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/en/#3/33.47/-97.5 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS Example question: If my state wants to lower energy burdens in disadvantaged communities, which building types should we concentrate on: mobile homes, single-family or multi-family buildings? The Low-Income Energy Affordability Data (LEAD) Tool visualizes energy burden and low-income household characteristics Tools | Low-Income Energy Affordability Data (LEAD) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS State fact sheets such as the above show the most cost-effective energy efficiency options Tools | Building stock tools ResStock and provide highly granular modeling of the US building stock –both in the residential and commercial sectors : Which efficiency technologies would save people in my state the most money? •https://resstock.nrel.gov/ •https://comstock.nrel.gov/EL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS •Example: How many jobs would my community create from a Solarize Campaign? •Assumptions: 100 households sign up for 7kW of rooftop solar in Arizona in 2024 •Local Economic impacts: o 21.6 near-term jobs o $991,500 in earnings o $1.6 million in value added to the local economy 19 provides detailed economic impact analysis for renewable energy projects: Local Economic Impacts -Summary Results Jobs Earnings Output Value AddedDuring construction and installation period $000 (2010)$000 (2010)$000 (2010)Project Development and Onsite Labor ImpactsConstruction and Installation Labor 2.2 $140.7Construction and Installation Related Services 4.0 $190.7Subtotal6.2 $331.4 $623.8 $447.6Module and Supply Chain ImpactsManufacturing Impacts 0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0Trade (Wholesale and Retail)1.0 $54.6 $192.3 $108.5Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0Professional Services 1.3 $53.7 $165.8 $94.3Other Services 1.5 $125.7 $344.8 $197.4Other Sectors 2.7 $48.0 $131.6 $82.9Subtotal6.4 $281.9 $834.5 $483.1Induced Impacts 3.4 $130.0 $448.2 $253.5Total Impacts 16.1 $743.3 $1,906.5 $1,184.3 Tools | Jobs Models https://www.nrel.gov/analysis/jedi U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS •Enter a building’s address to find the production potential from rooftop solar •Defines optimal storage and savings due to solar panel installation •Recommends optimal mix of renewable energy, conventional generation, and energy storage to meet cost savings, emissions reductions etc. RE+Opt 20 Tools | Site-Specific Tools PV Watts & RE+Opt will help you to understand how to design your solar projects U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 21 https://www.energy.gov/scep/slsc/all- state-local-solution-center-resources Tools | State & Local Solution Center Example Resources: •Stakeholder engagement •Procurement support •How to build the dream team •Financing solutions •And more! is a clearing house for much more TA support at DOE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 22 Agenda •Technical Assistance Background •Blueprints •DIY Tools •Expert support •Capacity Building •Feedback •Q&A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS Ask for technical assistance at any time in the project design process. You can ask your project officer or write to: technicalassistance@hq.doe.gov 23 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS Hands on Support from NREL Each EECBG participant must complete an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) –The EECS indicates your community’s: •Overarching energy and/or climate goals •Choice of blueprint or alternative project activity •Teaming plans •Efforts to support disadvantaged communities Email NREL today to request your customized strategy support! to support you •NREL can provide an overall picture of your community’s energy landscape and help you determine which path may be the best choice for you •NREL can help you with all the tools! U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS Guidance from Across DOE Blueprints: Building performance standards, stretch energy codes : Building Technologies Office : Community solar, solar permitting and interconnection : National Community Solar Partnership, SolSmart, I2X Electrification of vehicles and EV charging stations Vehicle Technologies Office and Clean Cities Program Customized decision support available for topics that do not fall in any of the above categories Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) Expert Match U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS Hands-on TA real life example: Cohoes, NY •The Expert Match team of researchers provided guidance on appropriate design and installation of the floating solar panels. •The result was the design for a 3.2-MW, municipally owned and operated floating solar project—the first of its kind in the nation. 26 https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/blog/posts/nrel-helps- cohoes-community-with-floating-solar-system-and-historic- building-retrofits.html U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 27 Agenda •Technical Assistance Background •Blueprints •DIY Tools •Expert support •Capacity Building •Feedback •Q&A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS DOE will continue to hold webinars on hot topics throughout the EECBG Program Justice40 webinar coming up next week Send us your webinar or training ideas: Capacity Building | Webinars U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS Field Fellows DOE-sponsored staff based in communities to help increase the capacity and impact of EECBG-funded projects. Will be provided on a Eligible applicants are EECBG local governments and tribes Eligible applicants are EECBG local governments and tribes are designated as and/or using their EECBG funds to serve disadvantaged communities. Priority will be given to those: Using Working in Further details available Summer 2023 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS Get inspired: Read the blueprints Use the tools: State and Local Solution Center Talk to each other: Sign up for the blueprint cohorts Get expert help: Reach out to NREL for strategy support; Ask for technology- specific support from around DOE 30 Email us your questions! technicalassistance@hq.doe.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 31 Agenda •Technical Assistance Background •Blueprints •DIY Tools •Expert support •Capacity Building •Feedback •Q&A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS Write your answer in the Q&A How will you engage with the EECBG technical assistance described in this webinar? Send in the number(s) that you are most excited about… 32 1.Follow a Blueprint 2.Join a Blueprint Cohort 3.Use analytical tools 4.Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy support from NREL 5.Technology-specific, customized expert assistance 6.Capacity building webinars 7.Apply for a Field Fellow 8.TA Voucher 9.None of the above U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS Write your answer in the Q&A What other technical assistance should DOE provide? Take a moment to brainstorm and let us know in the Q&A (as many as come to mind!) 33 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS THANK YOU! Reach us at Check out our website: https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-efficiency-and- conservation-block-grant-program-technical-assistance- opportunities U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF STATE & COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS Q&A 35