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Regional Energy

 

Agenda

 

Friday, December 6, 2002

10 am - 12 noon

 

Goal:  To obtain a better understanding of regional energy issues pertaining to energy generation, distribution and conservation in our region.

 

10:00   Introduction: Fields of Expertise

10:15   Regional Energy Issues: Problems and Challenges

10:45   Regional Energy Solutions: Answers, Examples & Strategies

11:15   Regional Energy Conference: Topics & Presenters

11:35   Next Steps

 

 

 

Minutes

 

Introductions

Bob Bergin (RG&E), Carlos Dachary (Erdman Anthony), Margaret DelPlato (GFLRPC), Eric Douthit (Power Management Co.), Anne Humphrey (Town of Perry supervisor), Bill LaBine (Renewable Energy Works!), Jack Linder (Village of Spencerport Electric Department Superintendent), Dave Nelson (RFL Architects), Morris Pierce (UofR Energy Manager), Will Poppe (GFLRPC), John Terninko (Center for Environmental Information), Harold Zink (RHA Chief Engineer), Dave Zorn (GFLRPC)

 

Salient Issues and Potential Solutions

  • Lack of Regional Energy Plan

develop regional plan

regional consensus on goals

  • Import of energy into NYS and Region (NYS 90%, Region 95%)

more effective conservation of energy and better efficiency of existing systems

more stringent NYS energy code

renewables (solar, wind, methane etc.)

  • Inefficient energy systems

efficiency incentive programs

  • Non-renewable energy use

promotion of and education on renewables

  • Insufficient promotion of NYS energy goals (NYS Energy Plan)

education through outreach to public at large

  • Question of effectiveness of NYS energy goals in general (NYS Energy Plan)

dialogue with NYS

  • Lack of promotion of efficiency and renewables

municipal/ regional consensus on goals

  • Unclear/ inefficient net-metering regulations for renewables

dialogue between NYS and utilities

  • High energy costs (negative impacts on business costs, affordable housing)

conservation measures, incl. public education, marketing of energy efficiency, tax breaks, other incentives

economic approach to efficiency

more stringent NYS building code and other energy-related policies

  • Long-term reliability of energy supply

diversification of generation methods (renewables)

infra-structure maintenance

capital investment

Public Service Commission (PSC) cooperation

  • Non-sustainability of existing system/ negative impacts on environment

promotion of efficiency and renewables

  • Lack of participation in/ ignorance about energy issues on all levels

education through outreach to public at large

  • Lack of home energy efficiency rating system

adopt a more stringent NYS building code incl. a rating system

  • Restructuring/ deregulation of industry

dialogue between NYS, PSC and utilities

  • Service charge increase (instead of rate increase)

dialogue with utilities and PSC

  • Sprawl/ transportation

land-use decisions and fiscal policies

  • Government "subsidies" for residential energy waste

 increase personal responsibility

create incentives for conservation

Next Steps

  • Further input on issues and solutions by roundtable participants

  • Final roundtable report

  • Spring 2003 Energy Conference

 

 
 

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Last Modified:  September 15, 2010