March, 2008

Mar. 20, 2008

Podcast:

Using the Kyoto Protocol to Invest in Energy Efficiency in The Ukraine
The Ukraine has one of the most inefficient and environmentally polluting economies in the world. Energy Efficiency Markets Podcast interviews Ken Bossong, co-director of the Ukrainian-American Environmental Association about how U.S. businesses can use the mechanisms in the Kyoto Protocol to invest in energy efficiency projects and help clean up the environment. He also tells how businesses can take part in carbon credit trading with The Ukraine. The World Bank estimates that the Ukraine’s carbon credits could be worth as much as $17 billion.

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News:

Renewable Energy Tax Package Will Save Consumers Money, Boost Economy, Create Jobs, Says Business-Consumer Coalition

http://www.seia.org/solarnews.php?id=167

Want to Buy Some Pollution?

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/15/opinion/15bowles.html?_r=1&ref=opinion&oref=slogin

DOE's new data center energy-efficiency tool on cusp of release

http://searchdatacenter.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid80_gci1306227,00.html

Big oil's political profits may slip: As energy costs continue to soar, industry feeling heat in Congress

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/5621929.html

Ten times more energy-efficient microchip recharges itself

http://www.itwire.com/content/view/17183/53/

Corporate Climate Response 2008

http://www.greenpowerconferences.com/corporateclimateresponse/

Wal-Mart 'green store' cuts energy

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8VFJUV80.htm

Requests for Proposals:

Connecticut Light & Power:

The utility seeks renewable energy and energy efficiency within wholesale supply bids for standard service & last resort service.

CL&P must obtain renewable energy and efficiency to comply with the state renewable portfolio standard, which requires that the utility purchase 8% of the power sold this year from renewables and secure 2% in energy efficiency savings. The requirement gradually increases over time, capping off at 23% renewables and 4% energy efficiency in 2020. The utility can meet the requirement by securing renewable energy certificates (RECs) and energy efficiency certificates, also known as white tags.

The utility seeks various supply contracts from July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2011 and July 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009.

Bids are due over a series of dates, depending on which contract the supplier seeks. The first bids are due April 23 and final bids on October 28.

Contact Joseph S. Fowler, Northeast Utilities Service Company, (860) 665-3933, fowlejs@nu.com: http://www.cl-p.com/esupplier/wholesale.asp

U.S. Department of Energy:

The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Office of Vehicle Technologies (OVT) Program, is seeking applications for cost-shared development and demonstration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The vehicle shall be capable of charging by using the standard 110 volt outlet found in every home and building across the United States.

The request opened in December 2007, applications are due by April 30th, 2008.

Contact Jeffery Kooser, DOE NETL, 304-285-4253, Jeffrey.Kooser@netl.doe.gov: http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/1be0f2271893ba198525644b006bc0be/f9efcdd01959c4d0852573b6006c1375?OpenDocument

Also, the DOE released a Financial Opportunity Announcement (FOA), which seeks to develop transformational industrial processes and equipment to reduce the energy intensity and carbon footprint of the U.S. manufacturing industry. The emphasis is on new processes and technologies that can be commercialized within the next five to seven years. Therefore, preference will be given to technologies that are in stage 3 or 4 of the Stage-Gate process.

The FOA opened March 6^th, 2008, letter of intent due April 9^th, 2008, application due date is May7th, 2008.

Contact Anne Elkins, 303-275-4754, itp@go.doe.gov. Applications for this FOA must be accessed, completed, and submitted through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov to be considered for award. Questions regarding the content of the announcement should be submitted through the “Submit Question” feature of the DOE Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) at http://e-center.doe.gov. http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/1be0f2271893ba198525644b006bc0be/25dd5c4c7fa3d070852574040072f711?OpenDocument

In addition, the DOE announced a Program Announcement (PA), Energy Intensive Processes 2008 Lab Call, which aims to solicit, select and fund cost-shared R&D projects at DOE National Laboratories (FFRDCs) to develop innovative technologies that, when deployed commercially, would reduce the energy requirements for energy-intensive processes across many industrial sectors. This is in direct support of the EPAct Section 106 goal of voluntary reduction of energy intensity of U.S. manufacturing industries by 25% over next ten years and the concomitant reduction of carbon foot print of the US industries.

The letter of intent is due March 3^rd, 2008, application date is April 1^st, 2008.

Contact Anne Elkins, 303-275-4754, ITPlabcall@go.doe.gov. Applications for this FOA must be accessed, completed, and submitted through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov to be considered for award. Questions regarding the content of the announcement should be submitted through the “Submit Question” feature of the DOE Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) at http://e-center.doe.gov. https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/1760CE33C44D0CE4852573EF00782615?OpenDocument

Federal Transit Administration:

This notice solicits proposals to compete for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 funds through the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands program (ATPPL), administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in partnership with the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service. The program funds capital and planning expenses for alternative transportation systems such as buses and trams in federally-managed parks and public lands. Federal land management agencies and State, tribal and local governments, acting with the consent of a Federal land management agency, are eligible to apply. DOI, after consultation with and in cooperation with FTA, will determine the final selection and funding of projects.

Completed proposals must be received by the close of business on February 29th, 2008.

Contact Scott Faulk, Office of Program Management, Federal Transit Administration, 202-366-1660, Scott.Faulk@dot.gov, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE.; E44-417; Washington, DC 20590. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals through the government-wide electronic grants Web site at http://www.grants.gov. Click on “Find Grant Opportunities,” then on “Basic Search,” and enter “D2008-ATPL-650-001” as the keyword. http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40224

Puget Sound Energy (PSE):

The utility has a significant need for electric resources, including energy efficiency, energy, and capacity resources. These resources need to grow substantially over time. To help ensure that PSE acquires the lowest reasonable cost resources for their customers, the Company filed a Request for Proposals from All Generation Sources and for Electric and Gas Demand-Side Resources with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission ("WUTC"). In 2008, PSE's most energy deficit month is expected to be January, with a shortfall of 412 average megawatts. This shortfall is expected to grow to more than 1,300 average megawatts by winter 2014/15.

Offers Due to PSE February 29, 2008 after the PSE proposal conference on January23, 2008.

Questions or comments regarding the Demand Side Resources RFP may be sent to EES@pse.com . Questions or comments regarding the All Generation Sources RFP may be sent to sheri.maynard@pse.com . http://www.pse.com/energyEnvironment/energysupply/Pages/pse2008RFP.aspx

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Mar. 13, 2008

Blog: Is Today’s Interest in Efficiency a Blip?

By Elisa Wood

Political leaders push energy efficiency when electricity rates spike, then drop it like a hot potato when prices fall. So how long will the current interest last?

Three reports out this week indicate power prices will not ease any time soon. Indeed, forces are in place to only push costs higher.

One force is the renewable portfolio standard, according to Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services in “The Race for the Green: How Renewable Portfolio Standards Could Affect U.S. Utility Credit Quality.” Half of the states, representing 40% of electric load, now require that a percentage of power come from green energy. S&P warns that the requirement is moving “squarely away from least-cost procurement and toward acquiring often above-market renewable generation in unprecedented quantities.” The standards are in their infancy, so the price impact is still to come in most states, says S&P.

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Podcast: Energy Efficiency Moves Out of the Boiler Room and into the Board Room

Energy Efficiency Markets Podcast interviews Brandi McManus, energy services manager for TAC, which provides energy, building automation and security solutions. Today’s topic: EE has moved out of the boiler room and into the board room. What is the board room looking for in terms of EE? Brandi addresses both the financial and social issues that are so important to companies implementing EE today.

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News:

Energy Department - Electric Power Research Institute Cooperation to Increase Energy Efficiency

http://pressmediawire.com/article.cfm?articleID=18232

Industrial Bank and IFC Collaborate to Expand Energy Efficiency Loans and Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

http://www.pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=82056&Itemid=9

Energy Efficiency: A Passing Fad?

http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/mar2008/db20080310_387188.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index_top+story

Will Commercial Lending Go Green?

http://www.njandco-digital.com/njandco/200802/?pg=34

U.S. Department of Energy to Invest up to $13.7 Million for Solar Energy Project

http://newsblaze.com/story/20080312164846tsop.nb/newsblaze/TOPSTORY/Top-Stories.html

Special report: Energy technology for the office

http://www.climatechangecorp.com/content.asp?ContentID=5201

Utilities' - and Customers' - Use of Energy Efficiency Rebates Grows, Chartwell Research Shows

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/03-05-2008/0004768529&EDATE=

Requests for Proposals:

New York Energy $martK Loan Fund

Program Opportunity Notice (“PON”) 1060

NYSERDA is accepting applications from Sept. 1, 2007 through July 31, 2009 from potential borrowers for interest rate reductions on loans and leases from participating lenders and lessors for energy efficiency improvements, new construction energy measures, and renewable technologies.

Questions about the program may be directed to 1-866-NYSERDA or by email to comloanfund@nyserda.org (for commercial customers), or resloanfund@nyserda.org (for residential customers). Application forms and lender documents may be obtained by contacting Doreen Darling at djd@nyserda.org

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1060summary.pdf

New York Energy Smart Focus Program

Request For Proposals (RFP) 1076

NYSERDA requests proposals from firms to assist NYSERDA in achieving greater energy efficiency awareness and energy efficiency penetration among its customers as it moves toward a sector-based approach to program delivery. The proposal due date has been extended from Feb. 7, 2008 to March 17, 2008. Informational sessions for potential proposers will be held in Syracuse, NY on February 26, 2008 and in New York City on February 27, 2008.

Contract questions and application forms can be obtained by contacting Doreen Darling at djd@nyserda.org

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1076summary.pdf

Financing for Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR�

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 925

NYSERDA is continuing to seek statements of qualifications from lending institutions to provide financing and program support services to borrowers to finance improvements through NYSERDA’s Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR� Program. This program offers “Assisted Subsidy” for up to 50% of energy efficiency improvements to the home for families with incomes at or below 80% of the State Median Income. Open Enrollment through June 30, 2008.

Contract questions and application forms can be obtained by contacting Doreen Darling at djd@nyserda.org

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/925summary.pdf

Small Commercial Lighting Program Incentives

Program Opportunity Notice (PON) No. 809

NYSERDA’s New York Energy $martK Program requests applications for incentives for effective, energy-efficient lighting projects performed by participants in the Small Commercial Lighting Program (“SCLP” or “Program”). $190,000 available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications accepted through March 31, 2008 by 5 PM EST.

Contact NYSERDA’s Program Administrator, ICF International, via the SCLP hotline toll-free at 866-698-8177 or by email at sclp@icfi.com.

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/809summary.pdf

Home Energy Rating System Providers for the New York ENERGY STAR� Labeled Homes Program RFQ 1081

NYSERDA is issuing Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the selection of Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS) Providers. This RFQ is designed to enhance the NYESLH Program. Applications accepted Jan. 22, 2007 through Dec. 31, 2008 by 5 PM EST.

Contract questions and application forms can be obtained by contacting Doreen Darling at djd@nyserda.org

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1081summary.pdf

Enhanced Commercial/Industrial Performance Program

Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 1101

Applicable funding will be on a first-come, first-served basis through March 31, 2008, or until funds are fully committed, whichever comes first.

NYSERDA’s New York Energy $martK Program requests applications to receive financial incentives for the installation of energy efficiency projects. The program offers eligible customers three tiers to obtain financial incentives for energy efficiency projects.

All program questions should be directed to Eric Mazzone at (866) 697-3732, ext. 3371 or efm@nyserda.org.

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1101summary.pdf

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Mar. 6, 2008

Blog: Negawatts beat megawatts in New England

By Lisa Cohn

Energy efficiency advocates have argued for years that a negawatt is cheaper than a megawatt. That is, it is less costly to install energy efficiency equipment and reduce consumption than to build new power plants.

In New England, the premise was recently tested, and the results should hearten anyone in the efficiency business.

ISO New England invited demand-side resources, like energy efficiency or demand response projects, to compete on equal terms against power generation projects to fill the region’s need for electric capacity in 2010/2011. The test took place during the wholesale market manager’s first forward capacity auction. After three days of bidding, demand-resources stood up handily to generation. In fact, ISO-NE announced at the close of bidding in mid-February that it had selected new efficiency-related measures that will create 1,188 MW of energy savings, but only 626 MW of proposed power generation.

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Podcast: Energy Efficient Ships: Cutting Big Waste

Just sitting in port, ships use 10-11 megawatts of electricity—enough to service 10,000 homes. When they’re running, they use 40-95 MW of electricity. New technologies allow cruise lines, ferries and others to cut ships’ energy use by 8-15%, and in some cases, by as much as 20%. Bob Fesmire, media relations manager for ABB Inc. explains how. He also talks about energy efficiency trends in general.

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News:

EnerNOC Signs Agreement to Roll Existing ISO New England Capacity into New Contract with Connecticut Light and Power

http://www.enernoc.com/press/pr_080304.htm

Bill would boost incentives for green energy

http://www.mlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2008/02/bill_would_boost_incentives_fo.html

Transforming Efficiency

http://www.pandct.com/media/shownews.asp?ID=17083

Utilities' - and Customers' - Use of Energy Efficiency Rebates Grows, Chartwell Research Shows

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/utilities--and-customers--use-of-energy-efficiency-rebates,304123.shtml

Iowa Governor Culver Releases Detailed Energy Proposal For Iowa

http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/48743386_iowa-governor-culver-releases-detailed-energy-prop

Energy summit: Efficiency, technology can reduce emissions

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/5580372.html

Requests for Proposals:

New York Energy $martK Loan Fund

Program Opportunity Notice (“PON”) 1060

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1060summary.pdf

New York Energy Smart Focus Program

Request For Proposals (RFP) 1076

Contract questions and application forms can be obtained by contacting Doreen Darling at djd@nyserda.org

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1076summary.pdf

Financing for Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR�

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 925

Contract questions and application forms can be obtained by contacting Doreen Darling at djd@nyserda.org

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/925summary.pdf

Small Commercial Lighting Program Incentives

Program Opportunity Notice (PON) No. 809

Contact NYSERDA’s Program Administrator, ICF International, via the SCLP hotline toll-free at 866-698-8177 or by email at sclp@icfi.com.

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/809summary.pdf

Home Energy Rating System Providers for the New York ENERGY STAR� Labeled Homes Program RFQ 1081

Contract questions and application forms can be obtained by contacting Doreen Darling at djd@nyserda.org

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1081summary.pdf

Enhanced Commercial/Industrial Performance Program

Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 1101

Applicable funding will be on a first-come, first-served basis through March 31, 2008, or until funds are fully committed, whichever comes first.

All program questions should be directed to Eric Mazzone at (866) 697-3732, ext. 3371 or efm@nyserda.org.

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1101summary.pdf

Editor: Reid Smith

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