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ARLINGTON INITIATIVE TO RETHINK ENERGY
Arlington’s Community Energy Plan
Ensuring a Competitive and Sustainable Community
Maryland Clean Energy SummitOctober 16, 2013
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Jan 2010
Jul 2010
Dec2010
May 2011
Dec 2011
May 2012
Nov2012
Feb 2013
Jan 2010: Project Kick-Off
Bi-monthly Task Force MeetingsTechnical Working Group Meetings
Jun
2013
Nov 2012: Board accepts d
raft CEP
documents & public review process
Quarterly Advisory Group Meetings with Technical Work GroupPublic Review Process
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May 2011: Board accepts Task Force Report
and adopts policy determ
inations
April & October 2010: Community Town Hall M
eetings
Mar 2010: Transformational direction
Timeline
Feb 2013: Energy Journey
June 2013: Board adopts
CEP, approves C
EPIF
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CES Task Force (29 members) Businesses (8)
JBG Little Diversified Architectural
Consulting Lockheed Martin Marriott International SRA International Turner Construction VA Hospital Center Vornado
Citizens (4) Arlington Civic Federation Commissions
Educational Institutions (2) Arlington Public Schools Virginia Tech
Energy & Energy Tech Industry (3) Dominion Virginia Power United Solar Ovonic (Uni-Solar) Washington Gas
Local, State and Federal Gov’ts (5) The Pentagon US EPA Commonwealth of Virginia Senate
Nonprofits/Associations (5) Apartment and Office Building Association Arlington Chamber of Commerce Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment Pew Center on Global Climate
Regional Transportation Authorities (2) Metro Washington Airports Authority Metro Washington Area Transit Authority
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CEP Documents
Goalsand
Policies
Strategiesand
Tools
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1. Buildings - Increase the energy and operational efficiency of all buildings
2. District Energy - Increase local energy supply and distribution efficiency in Arlington using district energy
3. Renewable Energy - Increase locally generated energy supply through the use of renewable energy options
Comprehensive Plan Energy Element Goal Areas
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4. Transportation - Refine and expand transportation infrastructure and operations enhancements
5. County Government Actions - Integrate CEP goals into all County Government activities
6. Education and Human Behavior - Advocate and support personal action through behavior changes and effective education
Comprehensive Plan Energy Element Goal Areas
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Per Capita GHG EmissionsImpacts of Key Energy Policy Recommendations
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Lessons Learned
Get business community & political support
Constant need to make the plan relevant to varied audiences
Remind stakeholders of the primary interests
o Economicso Energy Securityo Environment
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For more information:www.arlingtonva.us/energyplan
Thank you !
Rich Dooley Community Energy Coordinator
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