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California Investor-Owned Utilities andNew Technologies
Joanne Medvitz, Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Abdullah Ahmed, San Diego Gas & Electric
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Outline
How to engage with IOUs
Current innovation and emerging technology programs
De-m stification
Technology Resource Incubator Outreach (TRIO)
Stakeholder interaction
Q&A
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How startups can currently engage with the utilities
ETP Program: currently accepting developed technologies with
Emerging Technology Maturity Energy savings estimates
Collect energy savings data (kW, kWh, therms)
Work papers
Target markets: Identify market sector
Know market potential in California (or particular service territory)
Proven site results
Third party validation (including California climate zone for HVACtechnologies)
Working proof of concept with path to commercialization
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Technology in the utilities
In addition to the California Investor-Owned Utilities Energy Efficiencyprograms w c are es gne aroun mature tec no og es, t e
following programs coordinate actively with innovative technologies:
t ty ec no ogyTransfer
r artyInnovation Programs
Southern Coming in 09-11
EdisonStatewideEmerging
cycle
San Diego GasComing in 09-11
TechnologiesProgram
cycle
Pacific Gas &Electric Yes Innovative RFP
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De-mystification
History of energy efficiency
Common utility definitions
Re ulation/CPUC
es
Decoupling
Demand Side Management (Energy Efficiency, DemandResponse, Distributed Generation)
Utility transparency
Workshops
Roundtables
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Technology Resource Incubator Outreach (TRIO)
Goal: Accelerate the successful development of energy efficiencyec no og es roug an array o eng neer ng suppor , resources an
services, developed and orchestrated by TRIO, and offered both in theincubator and through its network of contacts
oncep:
Hold a series of workshops de-mystifying the utility process: why the
utilities are in the business of energy efficiency, how to coordinate with,
Develop a network of entrepreneurs, investors, PIER, and manufacturers
Utilize network of utility relationships to help bring innovation to
mp emen a on Planning: Proposed to California Public Utilities Commission in 2009-11
Energy Efficiency Portfolio filing by all the IOUs
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Timeline: Program commences upon approval of 2009-2011 rate case
(expected 2010)
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Utility Value to TRIO participants
Technical evaluation
Energy industry expertise / utility feedback Customer relationships
Develop business plan/abstract that IOUs will consider
End result = potential utility supported program
Possibility leverage IOU interest for investment funding
Partners:
Manufacturers
Investors
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Third parties
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Utility process for new technologies
Technol
Implementation
(3P, GP,
Emerging
Technologies
Upstream TRIO
Program
Transfer
(InternalDevelopment)
Mass
Market,Target
Standards
(Scan,Screen,
Assess,
Number
of
ar e s,Low
Income)
rans er) Currently ET Programs will evaluate
new technologies then transfer theminternally to a department withinEnergy Efficiency.
. .
ec no
ogies ET Assessments take a significantamount of time.
TRIO optimizes incoming innovative technologies tofill Portfolio gaps and empower entrepreneurs to
Number
of
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come o e a e w accura e expec a ons anknowledge of technical evaluation criteria.
ec no
ogies
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High Level TRIO Stakeholder Interaction
Clean Tech O en Investors(CTO) (angels, VCs)
Investor Ownedesid
ealfor
lization
Labtechnologi
commerci
Utility connection to
customers
EntrepreneursUniversities,
labs, think tanks
9Lab technologies idealfor commercialization
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What you can do now
Work with organizations such as CTO to develop a solid business
Emerging Technologies Program is active and currently acceptingdeveloped technologies with tested product and proven customer
Develop and test technology
If the energy savings and economics are good, contact utilities for field
Become familiar with codes, standards, and regulations that couldimpact your technology
Know the structure of utility energy efficiency programs Where does your technology fit in?
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Follow up contacts
Robyn ZanderProgram Manager, TRIOSouthern California [email protected]
Joanne Medvitz
Senior Program Manager, Technology [email protected]
Abdullah Ahmed
Manager, Emerging TechnologiesSan Diego Gas and ElectricSouthern California Gas Company
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Th nk Y .
Questions?
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Detailed Stakeholder Interaction Diagram
Clean Tech Open
(CTO)
n repreneurs
Investor OwnedUtilities (IOUs)
Universities,
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Investors(angels, VCs)
labs, think tanks
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Current utility process for new technologies
Emerging Technologies TechnologyProgram
Codes
(Scan, Screen, Assess,
Transfer)
(Internal
Development)
Number of technologies
Implementa
tion
Standards
Internal team gathers to Program delivered through Programs are retired tos gn cant y tere at t sstage.
Ideas enter the process throughproactive scanning as well asideas from conferences, ETCC
create ea programstructure:
- Marketing
- EM&V- Pro ram Channel
var ous ut ty c anne s anmonitored by specificprogram manager.
Program managers are
co es an stan ar s stateand federal) for additionalsavings (late adopters)
Technology summarycompleted.
Technology summary
we s e orm, pro ess onasocieties, etc. - Technology Transfer
- Others
Product Development
aligned to delivery channeland customer segment(e.g. Commercial Lightingupstream)
Background Market potential
Regulatory considerations
In-depth technology
process includes manylevels of internal signoff.
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assessment (may include):
Field test
Lab testing
Engineering calculations