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Solar Energy Policy Options from a University Perspective: 

Solar Energy Policy Options from a University Perspective Dr. Jonathan Fink  The Julie Ann Wrigley Director Global Institute of Sustainability  University Sustainability Officer Office of the President Solar Power 2007 Carbon Policy and Solar Energy Development and Deployment September 25, 2007

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Is There a Policy Model for Carbon? Threat Solution Policy Cost

Carbon Policy is more than Cap and Trade: Linked Actions that Drive Investments: 

Carbon Policy is more than Cap and Trade: Linked Actions that Drive Investments Advance Technology Create Market Certainty Leverage Broader Sustainability Solutions Change Grid Infrastructure

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ASU SOLAR PROGRAM Credit Auctions, Carbon Taxes, Direct Appropriations Provide 20-25 Year Pipeline of Technology Advances

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ASU SOLAR PROGRAM Credit Auctions, Carbon Taxes, Direct Appropriations Provide 20-25 Year Pipeline of Technology Advances

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ASU SOLAR PROGRAM Credit Auctions, Carbon Taxes, Direct Appropriations Provide 20-25 Year Pipeline of Technology Advances

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ASU SOLAR PROGRAM Credit Auctions, Carbon Taxes, Direct Appropriations Provide 20-25 Year Pipeline of Technology Advances

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ASU SOLAR PROGRAM Credit Auctions, Carbon Taxes, Direct Appropriations Provide 20-25 Year Pipeline of Technology Advances

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ASU SOLAR PROGRAM Credit Auctions, Carbon Taxes, Direct Appropriations Provide 20-25 Year Pipeline of Technology Advances

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ASU SOLAR PROGRAM Credit Auctions, Carbon Taxes, Direct Appropriations Provide 20-25 Year Pipeline of Technology Advances

Complementary Federal Funding Agencies Reward Leadership States and Accelerate Deployment : 

Complementary Federal Funding Agencies Reward Leadership States and Accelerate Deployment Possible Federal Reward Options: Block grants, formula grants, low interest loans Demonstrated State Leadership Commitment: Portfolio Standards, Clean Air Implementation Plans, Executive Orders, Incentive Programs Arizona is a Leader: 1000 MW by 2020 mandate Portfolio Standard represents a billion dollar commitment by Arizona’s electricity rate-payers Utility buy-downs of residential and commercial tax and property incentives help reduce costs Executive orders require state agency participation

Solar as Best Available Control Technology (BACT) for peak power prevents natural gas switching : 

Solar as Best Available Control Technology (BACT) for peak power prevents natural gas switching EPRI MERGE analysis (Model for Evaluating Regional and Global Effects of greenhouse gas reductions) says climate policies will cause a switch to natural gas, raise rates and constrain economic growth Solar competes with natural gas as a peak power resource Designating solar as BACT for peak power will limit switching This represents a potentially immense market for solar Peak load curve for Arizona matches insolation curves

Coordination of storage, transmission, and marketing authorities can expand use of solar and wind: 

Coordination of storage, transmission, and marketing authorities can expand use of solar and wind U. S. DOE maintains the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and also markets federal hydropower through the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) SPR and WAPA provide a precedent for DOE to combine the two authorities to link wind- and solar-generating facilities throughout the West This combination would open vast, cost-effective markets, create jobs, and help advance storage technology WAPA Transmission Map

Carbon policy should overhaul grid management: 

Carbon policy should overhaul grid management Require portfolio of renewable-energy based distributed generation Create new standards for land-use planning, architecture, building construction, building orientation, low-energy appliances, window systems, and building systems Establish new electrical structures including power electronics, and large scale control and communication technologies Launch a new generation of affordable, solar energy based electricity

Carbon policy leverages broader sustainability solutions : 

Carbon policy leverages broader sustainability solutions Complex renewable energy outcomes need multi-disciplinary approach: Diversify energy sources More energy-efficient buildings Reduce urban heat island Use water more sustainably Urban design to reduce travel

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