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Topics: 1. What is Happening in Rhode Island… VEIC Role 2. Update on Efficiency Vermont… Electric 3. Update on Efficiency Vermont… Deep Efficiency Acquisition: All Fuels Steps in the Process 4. Dynamics of Deep Efficiency Presentation to the N. H. Energy Acquisition Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Board 5. Issues Re: Economic Stimulus Scudder H. Parker Vermont Energy Investment Corp. Package February 13, 2009 2 Background: RI 1. Rhode Island • Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council (EERMC) created by“ The Comprehensive Energy Conservation, Efficiency and Affordability Act of 2006” • Least Cost Procurement Plan submitted consistent with the Act, Sept. 2008. • Plan has two main parts: Energy Efficiency and System Reliability • EE Procurement Plan developed by National Grid with input of Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council Subcommittee (formerly the Collaborative) • EE Procurement Plan endorsed by EERMC at its August meeting; • System Reliability Procurement Plan originally submitted by National Grid, later considered by EERMC at September meeting. This plan was revised and approved by the EERMC on Oct 16 th . 3 4 Highlights of Least Cost Procurement Plan: Rhode Island • Covers three years: 2009-2011 • In energy efficiency, focus is ramping up program delivery efforts toward meeting the requirement and objective of R.I. Gen Laws §39-1-27.7 and the Commission’s “Energy Efficiency Procurement Standards” – to “ secure all cost effective energy efficiency” • At the same time, the clause “that is prudent and reliable” indicates implementation that it is sustainable and results in quality long-lasting installations • In system reliability, the focus is to identify customer-side opportunities beyond energy efficiency that may be cost effective and provide the path to lower supply and delivery costs to ratepayers in RI. 5 6

RI Energy Efficiency Work Plan for 2009: Consultant Focus Procurement Plan: • Gas/Electric integration • Doubles energy efficiency savings by 2011 relative to • Infrastructure and Capacity development base year of 2008 • Regional and national “best practices” and emerging • Creates $280 million in net lifetime savings benefits for technologies RI consumers over three years • Marketing/Awareness and Customer communications • Achieves 90% of “achievable aggressive case” of • Phase II Opportunity Report application potential identified in EERMC’s July 2008 Opportunities Report • Monitoring & Evaluation • Use of the Total Resources Cost test to calculate net • Quality Control/Assurance benefits as directed by the Commission’s Energy Efficiency • Low-income RI customers Procurement Standards . • Innovative delivery mechanisms • Lifetime cost of energy efficiency implemented over three • Innovative partnerships years projected to be $0.043/lifetime kWh compared to • CHP, Demand Response and Renewable Energy $0.108/lifetime kWh for last resort and $0.124 for • Monitor and Report on 2009 Implementation Progress standard offer service. 7 8 2. Vermont: Electricity Efficiency Vermont Annual MWh Savings 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 MWh 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 2 0 0 2 0 0 4 2 0 0 5 0 0 6 2 0 7 9 2 0 10 2 0 0 8 2 0 0 9 2 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 0 1 2 0 2 Vermont Load Growth Goes Efficiency Vermont Savings Yield Negative (we hit 2% of sales) Rates (MWh per $10,000 invested) 60 50 MWh per $10,000 40 30 20 10 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 11 12

Going Deeper: Market Disaggregation Large C&I Retail What’s New for 2009-2011? Products Convenience Commercial Store Chains Businesses in Business Lighting GT Areas Industrials New Const. • New technology Large Grow Grocery Commercial Compressed Air • New financing options HVAC/Refrig Systems Large Hospitals • New initiatives for unregulated fossil fuels Retail Residences in GT • Expand on the success of Account Management Retro- State Colleges & Buildings Commission for large business customers Universities Existing RNC Homes • Changes in geographically targeted initiatives Ski Areas Low Income • Higher-tier efficiency in new construction Single Family K-12 Multifamily • Focus on deeper and more comprehensive Schools Small savings Dairy Commercial Farms Maintain Savings Potential Savings Potential Small Great 13 14 Targeting the Market Sub-sectors Expanded Account Management: CUSTOM TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR LARGE BUSINESS ENERGY USERS • Enhanced account management services to all 65 largest business accounts • Expand account management services to 300 additional businesses during 2009- 2011 • Expected 2009-2011 savings from managed accounts of 81,500 MWh, or 23% of total expected savings 15 16 New Financing Options 3. Vermont: All Fuels • Funded by Forward Capacity Market revenues • Enhanced, custom financial analysis for business - Projected net revenues of $1.3 million in 2009 customers ($5.2 million total for 2009-2011) • State Treasurer / TD Banknorth & VHFA low-interest • Allows more integrated, comprehensive (electric loans and non-electric) energy efficiency services and initiatives, by funding efficiency in oil, propane, and • More participating lenders with loans for comprehensive, all-fuels home energy improvements kerosene heating • • VEDA loans for major business energy efficiency Focused on achieving Vermont’s statutory building energy efficiency goals • Developing other new business loan partnerships with • Should complement RGGI-funded unregulated Vermont banks and credit unions fuels initiatives • Development of new, innovative financing mechanism: • Challenge: Integrate with Weatherization and EVT “ CLEAN ENERGY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT” (CEAD) 17 18

4. Deep Efficiency Acquisition Unregulated Fuels Initiatives System: Characteristics • Already up and running Worked with DPS, PSB, Governor to fast- track early programs for winter 2009: Rebates and low-interest loans for comprehensive home efficiency upgrades and/or replacement of inefficient oil and propane heating systems workforce training community door-to-door direct installation pilot • 2009 – 2011 initiatives - Small business incentives to upgrade inefficient heating systems - New incentives for farms - More comprehensive services for existing homes We did it for the automobile. - Additional workforce training Why not for efficiency? 19 20 The Principles Can Apply What Will It Take? Everywhere • Goals Political will 1. Clear and Specific - Policy stated � Policy: This is WHAT we are going - Objectives specified to do 2. Mission Alignment: New Self-Definition � Structure: This is HOW we are - Remove disincentives going to do it - Strengthen incentives � Money: This is how we will PAY for 3. Motivation it - Well-designed, performance-based � Continuity: This is us, NOT compensation CHANGING OUR MINDS EVERY TWO YEARS 21 22 • Goals (Continued) • Goals (Continued) 4. Accountability for results 7. Robust information technology systems - Focus on success, not on compliance with pre- approved programs; - Database of all energy efficiency measures installed - Reward for taking risks - Central database of all electric ratepayer info and usage - Services not programs: changes culture - Tracking results by market 5. Flexibility - Customer contact database - Once focus is on results, implementer must have full flexibility to change programs based on what works - Business linkage – corporate and divisions and doesn’t, and to respond to changing markets - Supply chain relationships 6. Stability and sustained effort - Customer complaint tracking - Long-term goals and budgets - Activity reminder for users (deadlines etc.) - Good performance = longevity - Accurate and timely reporting 23 24