Energy Alicen Kandt

Alternative Energy & Energy ConservationClimate Friendly Parks WorkshopRocky Mountain National ParkMarch 21, 2007 : 

Alternative Energy andamp; Energy Conservation Climate Friendly Parks Workshop Rocky Mountain National Park March 21, 2007 Alicen Kandt National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Realize the Benefits: 

Realize the Benefits Reliable, distributed power supplies and fuel diversification, which enhance energy security Fewer (or no) emissions or greenhouse gases associated with energy production Greater energy price stability Lower utility bills More power for peak-use Lower risk of fuel spills in environmentally-sensitive, remote locations Less need for imported fuels Reduced Oandamp;M costs

Conserve Energy: 

Conserve Energy Efficiency First! EPAct 2005 andamp; E.O.13423 Reduce utility-billed energy consumption Increase use of renewable energy Apply 'High Performance andamp; Sustainable Buildings' MOU Guidelines Lighting Implement Lighting Retrofit Workbook: A Practical 'How To' Guide for National Park Service Visitor Centers Oandamp;M Utilize Best Practices (several DOE/FEMP guides) Employ commissioning andamp; metering when possible

Tap into Renewable Energy Sources: 

Tap into Renewable Energy Sources Electricity Solar Photovoltaics (PV) Wind Micro-hydro Thermal Daylighting and Passive Solar Solar water heating Solar ventilation preheat Geothermal heat pump or GeoExchange Biomass Conversion: produce electricity and heat Combustion or Gasification Biofuels: ethanol, methane, bio-oil, and biodiesel Green Power Purchase

When to Consider Solar PV: 

When to Consider Solar PV Small or Stand Alone Loads Emergency call boxes or security gates Parking lot lights or sign lighting Communications/monitoring equipment Comfort station lights and ventilation Fee collection stations Avoided Line Extensions $20k/mile or more New loads beyond electrical distribution system Water pumping Remote Diesel Generators Producing power at $0.20/kWh or more Buildings Integrated PV Peak shaving and UPS or emergency power PV replaces part of building skin costs

When to Consider Geothermal: 

When to Consider Geothermal New construction or existing facility with hydronic piping Major renovation when existing systems obsolete High water table or relatively moist, damp soil Ground-level parking area or open land for loop installation, or access to ground or other water Mixture of heating and cooling needs: Multiple zones, both core and perimeter Water heating, snow melt, and process applications

When to Consider Biodiesel: 

When to Consider Biodiesel Diesel vehicles and engines B20 is most common use, 20% bio and 80% petroleum diesel blend B100 has cold start and storage shelf life limitations Purchase B20 through DESC at prices similar to diesel Hundreds of engines already use biodiesel in 20+ Parks Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier Pictured Rocks B20 blended into diesel fuel tanks Soy-based lubricants, hydraulic fluid, 2-cycle oil, crankcase oil

Purchase Green Power: 

Purchase Green Power Three methods Regulated Utility Green Pricing Programs Xcel Energy WindSource program Competitive Renewable Power Currently does not apply in Colorado Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) A.k.a. tradeable renewable certificates, renewable energy credits, green energy certificates, or green tags Represent environmental attributes of renewable generation and can be sold separately from the electricity GSA, DESC, and WAPA can assist with purchases Wind energy is the most common form Good option when on-site renewable energy is not possible or cost effective

Get Started: 

Get Started What renewable resources are available in my area? What applications are best for my facility? What are the objectives of my renewable energy project? How big (or small) should my project be? What are the costs and benefits of my project? How much funding do I need? What kind of assistance can FEMP, State Energy Office, NREL or others provide?

In closing …: 

In closing …