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America’s Energy Future
Presented to:
Alabama Energy Solutions Conference
October 23, 2006
Auburn University
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Energy: The Linchpin of Our Economy
Fundamental to our prosperity
Contributes to our quality of life
Historically has been abundant and affordable
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Fossil based energy systems are not sustainable
World oil reserves are limited in supply and located in volatile parts of the world
Dependence on foreign oil is increasing
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Costs of oil, natural gas and electricity are skyrocketing
Emissions from burning of fossil fuels are impacting the environment
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25x’25 Initiative: Renewable energy initiative born in the ag and forestry sectors
Supported by the Energy Future Coalition
Seeks to forge consensus on a new energy future
Focuses on economic, national security and environmental benefits
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Formed in Spring 2004
Organized to explore agriculture and forestry’s role in energy production
Three-phase project
- create a vision
- build an energy alliance
- construct an implementation strategy
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Development of a draft vision
Core questions:
What role can the farm and forestry sectors play?
How big a contribution?
What has to happen?
Phase One:
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Our Conclusions:Ag and forestry can play a major role in helping the nation achieve energy independence.
An enormous and historic opportunity is on the horizon.
It is time for the ag and forestry sectors to come together and work collaboratively to capitalize on these opportunities.
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By the year 2025, America’s farms, ranches and forests will provide 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the U.S. while continuing to produce safe, abundant and affordable food, feed and fiber.
Our Vision:
25x’25
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We will meet this goal by:
Producing transportation fuels
Harnessing wind energy
Converting biogas emissions
Capturing solar energy
Providing biomass for generating heat and power
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This is a food, feed, fiber and fuel vision, that is economically viable for our society.
With emerging technology we can produce multiple commodities.
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Today (2004) Goal (2025)
5.74 QuadsRenewable Energy
99.7 QuadsTotal EnergyConsumed
31.7 QuadsRenewable Energy
127.0 QuadsTotal EnergyConsumed
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What’s in it for ag and forestry?Increased farm income
Added value uses
Alternative enterprises
More productive uses of marginal lands
Assist in resolution of air, water and soil quality problems
Reduced reliance on government payments
Enhanced rural economies
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What’s in it for the Nation?
Enhanced national security
Improved environment
Revitalized economy
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South is rich in renewable energy feed stocks
42 percent of the national biomass potential is located in the south
- Some wind and solar
Opportunities for the South
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Alabama’s Energy Future
43,500 farms and ranches8.6 million acres of farmland23 million acres of timberland 1 billion cubic feet of timber harvested/yr1.3 million head of cattle1.2 billion broilers4.5 million tons/year of municipal solid waste
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Spent 2005 testing the vision
Building an ag/forestry renewable energy alliance
Culminated in Spring 2006 with National Ag/Forestry Renewable Energy Summit in Washington, DC
Phase Two:
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Bringing the vision to life
Phase Three:
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Expand national alliance
Establish 25x'25 as a national goal
Form state level 25x'25 alliances
Construct an implementation plan
2006 objectives:
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300+ organizations have endorsed
20 Governors and 4 State Legislatures
Now reaching out to:
- environmental- conservation- labor- religious- energy and other partners
Alliance formation:
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By election day 2006, over 50% of the U.S. Congress will be on record in support of adopting 25x’25 as a national goal.
National goal:
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By September 1, 2006, state level 25x’25 alliances will be operating in20 states.
State alliances:
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Formed in KS, NE, TX, IA, MT, IN, CO, VT, NY, PA and OH
Forming in AL, MS, VA, FL, GA, ME,IN, CA, ID, LA and OR
Action pending in WA, MN, and IL
State alliances:
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Ensure grass roots participation and ownership
Vehicle to unite state level champions
Channel support to national and stateinitiatives
Role of alliances:
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Process began in July
Guided by “yes—if” principle
Endorsing stakeholders will work collaboratively to build the 25x’25 Implementation Plan
“Whats” and “hows” to get to 25x’25
Implementation strategy:
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25x’25 Building Blocks
Enabling Federaland State Policy
Research, Development & Demonstration
Communicationsand Education
Appropriations Coalitionsand Outreach
Commercializationof Technology--new & emerging
Access to Capital Infrastructure
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We have the technology, capacity and leadership to offer new energy solutions.
These solutions will enhance farm income and strengthen rural communities.
The public is behind us.
Why now?
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Do you believe this goal is achievable or not achievable?
How important is this goal of 25% of our domestic energy needs met by renewable energy sources by the year 2025 for our country?
Actually, renewable energy sources contribute 7% to our domestic energy needs today. Some people have suggested that we need to rely more on these renewable energy sources to meet more of our domestic energy needs. One goal is to have 25% of our domestic energy needs met by using renewable energy by the year 2025.
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Voters say they support a new energy policy even if it costs billions more.
The country is facing an energy crisis. Having reliable energy is fundamental to economic prosperity, our national security, and protecting the environment. We need more ambitious and creative thinking behind a new energy policy for the future.
There is no energy crisis facing this country. We are meeting our energy needs and prices have stabilized. Radically changing our energy policy would require billions of dollars, and there are simply too many other important priorities right now.
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We Need Your:
Involvement
Insight
Expertise
Leadership skills
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Please join us in bringing the vision of 25x’25 to life.
www.25x25.org