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Utility Perspective On Achieving Zero Net Energy
Utility Perspective On Achieving Zero Net Energy
© 2002 San Diego Gas and Electric Co. and Southern California Gas Company. All copyright and trademark rights reserved.
Sempra Energy Utilities
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The Energy World Tomorrow
Smart Homes
&
Communities
DE
R Smart
Office
Biofuels
Gas Storage
CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery
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“Smart Home” -- Communication and
Control will be Critical Enablers
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State Policy – “Loading Order”
• Energy Efficiency
• Renewables
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The Role of Utilities in Energy
Efficiency
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The California Long Term
Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan
Four Bold Energy Efficiency Strategies-
• Commercial New Construction
All new commercial construction in California will be zero
net energy by 2030.
• Residential New Construction
All new residential construction in California will be zero
net energy by 2020
• Residential / Small Commercial HVAC
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry
will be reshaped
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EXAMPLES OF EFFICIENT BLDG. SHELLS
Cool roofs
eco-structure magazine website
Electrochromatic Windows
Sage Glass
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Can We Get There by 2020?
Smart Home
100% Efficient Lighting and Appliances
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Adoption Curves
adio VCR
FM R
Phone Color TV
TV
PC
Cable TV Internet
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~10% - 15%
of Households
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Question – Zero Net at What Scale?
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Keys to Success
• Consumer Adoption
– Education and outreach
– Incentives
– Standards
– “Soak time”
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A Technology Roadmap for Net Zero
Energy Buildings
Questions ??
Current US Energy Use
Profile
Residential
Commercial
Source: US DOE
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