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Energy Office Update Catherine VH Reed Presentation to ASCEM April 11, 2019 @SCEnergyOffice SC Energy Office Mission Helping citizens, businesses and public entities save energy and money through greater efficiency and cleaner energy sources


  1. Energy Office Update Catherine VH Reed Presentation to ASCEM April 11, 2019 @SCEnergyOffice

  2. SC Energy Office Mission Helping citizens, businesses and public entities save energy and money through greater efficiency and cleaner energy sources @SCEnergyOffice

  3. Energy Office: What We Do • Implement the State Energy Plan • Provide Technical Assistance • Provide Outreach/Education to Promote Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy • Provide Financial Assistance • Promote Clean Transportation • Maintain Energy Data Clearinghouse @SCEnergyOffice

  4. Energy Office Update Energy Efficiency • 20% by 2020 • Pre-qualified energy auditors under state contract @SCEnergyOffice

  5. Energy Office Update Renewables • Act 236 2.0 stakeholder process/final report • Pending solar legislation • Solar data available/ interactive map • Photovoltaic Mobile Power Unit/State Fire Marshal’s office @SCEnergyOffice

  6. Energy Office Update Transportation/Alternative Fuels • State Parks-Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Paris Mountain State Park (Level 2) – Hunting Island State Park (Level 2) – Sesquicentennial State Park (DC Fast) • Transportation Fuel Action Tool – Tool available online – Assess options – Assistance available • VW Environmental Mitigation Trust - $10M released – First round released – $10M for school, shuttle & transit @SCEnergyOffice

  7. Energy Office Update Financing Programs • ConserFund • ConserFund Plus • Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan • Mini-Grants – Solicitation in July – High-impact demonstration projects – Energy efficiency, renewables, alternative fuels @SCEnergyOffice

  8. Energy Office Update Training Opportunities Solar PV & Thermal Systems Analysis and Design April 29 th , Columbia,10am-2pm, $10 registration • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning • Engineers (ASHRAE) Course To provide the knowledge necessary to economically evaluate, • procure, and monitor the design and installation of solar energy applications Boiler Efficiency Institute’s Boiler Course May 14-15 th , Columbia, $25 registration • To train a range of professionals such as boiler operators, • technicians, energy managers, licensed engineers and registered architects in energy efficiency measures Professional Development Hours (PDHs) issued upon successful • completion @SCEnergyOffice

  9. Energy Office Update Training Opportunities Accredited Certified Energy Manager (ACEM ) Week of October 14-18 th , Columbia • Instructors • Jim Herritage, Energy Auditors, Inc. – Craig Hess, Midlands Tech – Eddie Plowden, Berkeley Electric Cooperative – Lonnie Russell, Abraxas Energy Consulting – New structure • Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Intro to Energy Basics & Math Mechanical Electrical Lighting Exam New pricing structure • Considering ACEM graduate course, based on interest, survey • @SCEnergyOffice

  10. Energy Office Update Staffing Changes • Ben Kessler • Conn Fraser – Rick Campana @SCEnergyOffice

  11. Questions? @SCEnergyOffice

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