nc green power presentation 2016-07-27
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Rotary Club of North Raleigh
July 27, 2016
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Green Power Overview
Green Power Programs by State
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* N.C. has only ONE program, offered by 40+ utilities.
States with RPS Policies
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A renewable portfolio standard is a state policy that requires electricity providers to
obtain a minimum percentage of their power from renewable energy resources by a
certain date.
N.C. is only state in the Southeast with a standard!
Renewable Energy Landscape - N.C.
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Leon’s Beauty School, Greensboro
Solar – North Carolina Ranking
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According to the SEIA and U.S. Solar Market Insight:
NC ranks #2 for cumulative solar, Q1 2016
As of 2015: we are holding at #2 for installations
Cumulative Solar PV Installations:
2,294 MW of installed solar
4,796 solar PV installations in N.C.~1,000 of which have been NC GreenPower generators
Solar Farms – North Carolina
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NCSEA www.energync.org
Amazon Wind Farm US East Project
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Amazon backs NC’s first large-scale wind farm:
Buying the energy to power its cloud data centers
$400 million project on 22,000 acres (34 sq. mi.)
More than 60 “desert” property owners involved
Will provide more than $1 million in first year
Just over 100 turbines
208 megawatts renewable energy
Perquimans and Pasquotank counties
Developed with Iberdrola Renewables
Scheduled to be completed in 2016
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About Us
NC GreenPower is a nonprofit improving our
state’s environment by supporting renewable
energy, carbon offset projects and providing
grants for solar installations at K-12 schools.
Pleased to have green certifications and affiliations:
Mission Statement and Certification
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Launched in 2003 from study on green pricing
by N.C. Utilities Commission
We are a 501 (c)(3) charity
First nonprofit, independent, statewide green
power program in the US
Involves Duke Energy (Progress) & Dominion
NC Power; plus 44 co-ops and municipalities
Administered by Advanced Energy
Green power generated from renewable sources
by individuals in North Carolina
About NC GreenPower
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NC GreenPower Stats:
Collect $4.00 contributions through utility bills to
support renewable energy projects in NC
Donations from ~8,000 contributors
Supported nearly 1,000 projects in 95 counties
• Solar photovoltaics (PV)
• Wind
• Small hydroelectric
• Biomass (methane from landfills, animal and wood waste)
Current NC GreenPower Program
Where does our electricity come from?
Environmental issues from
continued use of fossil fuels:
air pollution, smog
More than 90% of power
from fuels that aren’t
indigenous to N.C.
One of the top nuclear
power producers in US
Top10 in wind power capacity
Sources of NC Electricity
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24%Coal
32%Nuclear
33%Natural
Gas
7% - Hydro4% - Other
NC Electricity Avg. Consumption 2016
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New Pilot Program
Launched April 1, 2015
$4 donation split 50/50 for RECs and school
grants
Solar package:
3-5 kW solar PV
Monitoring equipment
Curriculum
Staff training
All NC K-12 schools eligible, Tier 1 preferred
NC GreenPower Solar Schools Pilot Update
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Selected Schools in PY1:
Charles E. Jordan High School (Durham)
East Columbus High School (Columbus)
Meadowview Magnet Middle School (Surry)
New Bern High School (Craven)
NC GreenPower Solar Schools 2015
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Installation at Meadowview Magnet Middle
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Selected Schools in PY2:
Carolina International School (Cabarrus)
Queens Creek Elementary (Onslow)
Mt. Pleasant High School (Cabarrus)
NC School of Science & Mathematics (Durham)
Central Park School for Children (Durham)
NC GreenPower Solar Schools 2016
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Our Impact
Sources of Renewable Energy
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Raleigh
Asheville Nags Head
Haw River
Our Impact
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Currently have 389 generators
Since our launch in 2003:
556 million kWh of green energy
Like powering 38,800 homes for a year
$5.5 million in incentive payments
Supported more than 900 projects
Since 2008, mitigated 28,000 tons GHGs
Equivalent to not driving 80 million miles
or like planting 5 million trees
Your Carbon Footprint
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The total amount of greenhouse gases
produced to directly and indirectly
support human activities within a
given time frame, usually expressed
in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide.
Driving, flying, recreation
Heating your home with natural gas/propane
Anything you purchase has a footprint
What is a Carbon Footprint?
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Examples of the type of projects we support:
About NC GreenPower Carbon Offsets
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Methane Collection
and Combustion
(flaring) from animal waste, landfills
or other industrial waste
Tree Planting
Reforestation and avoiding deforestation
Silk Purse…
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Hog lagoon
BEFORE…
Slide Source: KRIS CORACINI, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
Silk Purse…
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Hog lagoon AFTER!
Covering the lagoon prevents greenhouse gases from escaping.
Methane gas from hog lagoons is 23 times more harmful to the
environment than carbon dioxide that is created from flaring.
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Get Involved!
Reducing Your Emissions
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REDUCE!
Reduce waste
Choose sustainable food options
Think greener, think alternatives
Donate to NC GreenPower!
Volunteer
Support a Sustainable Environment
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Purchasing RECs and Offsets From NCGP
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Visit our website! Donation Impact Calculator
My NC GreenPower – Fundraising Site
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My NC GreenPower – Fundraising Site
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