better utility programs using infrared thermography jill k. cliburn april 2011...
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Better Utility ProgramsUsing Infrared Thermography
Jill K. CliburnApril 2011
CleanEnergyAmbassadors.ning.com
Efficiency – A Shared Value
Utility View• Reduce line-item costs to
better-fund operations• Streamline maintenance
schedules; reduce outages• Reduce costs at the margin• Improve customer service• Hedge against risks• Support utility modernization
Community View• Better service reliability• Utility internal savings
should pass to customers• Utility external programs
should reduce bills• Promote better buildings• Provide economic stimulus• Support sustainability• Serve special groups• Support utility modernization
Understand the why and the how Link recommendations to actions Report your success in a meaningful way Build your expertise to address to top issues
and opportunities Increase your own efficiency Win community support
Why Take a Program Approach
Turning Information Into a Resource
Results must be:
• Measurable (in kW, kWh, $)
• Long-term, reliable
• Cost-effective
• Suited to the utility
• System monitoring, maintenance, and repair
• Utility facilities audits & improvements
• C/I/Ag customer audits & improvements
• Residential audits & improvements
• Enlisting community & trade ally support
• Community education (schools, flyovers)
Mining for Resources with IR
One Inspection… Versus Many
1. Assess potential, prioritize, and set targets
2. Address technical needs (IR, training, software)
3. Address marketing needs (internal, external)
4. Implementation strategy (who does what, when)
5. Test benefits and costs
6. Refine it, and roll it
7. Monitor and evaluate
8. Celebrate
No-Fuss Program Design
Promoting well-trainedtrade allies can be a win-win strategy
Prioritized energy audits
Bill complainers and leaders
Tie to incentives, such as for motor efficiency improvements, bldg and window improvements
No incentives yet? Try commitment, reminders, recognition, identification with a winning group, economic impact, enlisting allies
Example: Small Business
New Heroes
River Falls, WI, a city of 14,000, has saved more than 2 million kWh in about 2 years.
Clean Energy Ambassadors
Specific expertise working with public participation
Initial planning support, free or cost-shared
Download resources and use the Forum on our site: www.cleanenergyambassadors.ning.com
New free webinar series – 3rd Tuesdays
TBA: audit & financing support, school programs