america’s energy coast leadership forum iii july 30, 2009 biloxi, ms
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America’s Energy Coast Leadership Forum III
July 30, 2009Biloxi, MS
America’s Energy CoastLeadership Forum III
Climate Stewardship Task Force
July 30, 2009
Climate Stewardship Task Force• Gary Serio – Co-chair, Entergy Corp.
• Anna Motschenbacher – Co-chair,Pew Center on Global Climate Change
• Fiona Hanrahan, Chevron
• Karla Raettig, National Wildlife Federation
• Jim Mutch, Entergy
• Jenny Denney, Pew Center, Make an Impact
Task Force Activities
1. Future: Climate Change Best Practices Forum• Purpose – discussion & sharing of
state/local policies & programs to address climate change e.g. – energy efficiency, building
codes, renewable energy, urban/infrastructure planning, disaster preparedness, etc.
• Participants – government policymakers & decisionmakers in AL, MS, LA and TX
• Timing – Spring 2010
2. Near Term: “Make an Impact” Program
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America’s Energy Coast July 2009
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Presentation overview
• What is Make an Impact?
• What is the opportunity for America’s Energy Coast?
• What are the next steps?
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What is Make an Impact?• Environmental footprint reduction program for individuals/households (employees , communities, citizens)
• Focused on personal energy efficiency, environmental awareness, and individual cost savings
• Partnership between Alcoa Foundation and Pew Center on Global Climate Change.
• Adopted by Entergy in 2009, the program launches today and throughout Entergy communities over the next year
• Customizable website and carbon calculator with resources and tools vetted by the Pew Center on Global Climate Change and supported by community outreach
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• Build awareness and commitment on the issue
• Empower individuals to take meaningful, individual action and realize dollar savings
• Leverage and amplify existing local energy efficiency tools and programs• Government• Business • Non-profits
Overarching Goals of Program
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What is Make an Impact: Website
Customizable interactive website with tips, tools and resources on how to reduce energy bills and live more sustainably
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What is Make an Impact: Carbon Calculator
Individual ‘carbon footprint’ analysis and personal action plan
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What is Make an Impact: Outreach & Workshops
Educational workshops and hands-on activities
to educate and encourage local action
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What benefits can it bring?
• Heightened awareness of environmental issues driving positive behavioral change
• Real energy savings and cost savings in the local community
• ‘Green’ community network that includes business, non profits, municipalities and individuals
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Make an Impact -Alcoa greenhouse gas reductions (at June 09):– Committed to save = 200,000 lbs of GHGs– Potential to save = 1,500,000 lbs of GHGs
Reduced local environmental impact
* Potential savings refer to total $ saved if users implemented all recommendations on their Action Plan
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Quantifiable Cost Benefits
Make an Impact - Alcoa financial savings (at June 09):– Committed to save =$200,000 per annum– Potential to save* = $800,000 per annum
* Potential savings refer to total $ saved if users implemented all recommendations on their Action Plan
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What is the opportunity for AEC?• All AEC participating
businesses, organizations and governments can engage
Website adopted by companies, non-profits, and states for employee, customer, member and citizen use
• Community outreach and engagement
• State and regionally specific resources and information
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What are next steps?• Gauge interest in exploring Make an Impact program for AEC outreach
• Identify point-of-contact for any member interested in follow-up
• Schedule future call to learn more and further explore opportunity
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Gary Serio, Entergy [email protected] 504-576-4585Jenny Denney, Pew [email protected] 703-516-4146