The document summarizes a meeting focused on clean energy initiatives in the MAPC region. It includes an agenda with opening remarks, a keynote address on Massachusetts' clean energy journey, and a panel discussion on municipal energy projects. The keynote address discusses how Massachusetts has become a leader in clean energy through initiatives like increasing renewable portfolio standards, expanding energy efficiency programs, and growing the clean energy jobs sector. It also reviews the state's progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The panel discussion features representatives from Boston, Medford and Somerville discussing their cities' energy programs and projects.

1. March 29, 2011

2. Agenda
• Welcome & Opening Remarks
• Keynote Address
• Municipal Energy Panel
• Networking & Roundtable Discussions
Please feel free to seat yourself by topic according to
interest and expertise.
The electricity for this event has been matched by Mass
Energy with local, clean wind power from the New England
Wind Fund.

3. MetroFuture Energy Goals
Goal #34: The region will be a national leader in the green
technology and clean energy sectors.
Goal #56: The region will use progressively less energy for
electricity, heating, cooling, and transportation.
Goal #57: The region will be a national leader in reducing
greenhouse gas emissions.
Goal #59: The region will produce more renewable energy and will
obtain more of its energy from renewable sources.

4. Clean Energy Initiative
Policy Development & Advocacy
Technical Assistance
• Regional Energy Managers
• Regional ESCO
• Preliminary Site Assessment
Workshops & Networking
Regional Baseline
Carlos Gotay Martinez

5. Where Are We Now?
Energy Projects in the MAPC Region
Q: Do you have a municipal staff member focused on
energy or sustainability?
Yes – one or more full-time
staff
23%
Yes – part time staff position
Not yet, but under 52%
consideration 18%
No
7%

6. Where Are We Now?
Energy Projects in the MAPC Region
Q: Does your municipality's zoning have provisions
specifically for renewable energy development?
Yes – At least some facilities
allowed “as of right”
27% Yes – Only by special permit
43%
No – Zoning has been drafted
and is under consideration
9%
No – Zoning under development
9%
12% Has not been seriously
considered or proposed

7. Where Are We Now?
Energy Projects in the MAPC Region
Q: What energy efficiency projects has your municipality done?
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
86.0% 84.2% 73.7% 42.1% 29.8% 28.1% 15.8%
Energy Audits Lighting Building High-Efficiency ESCO Energy Other
Upgrades Upgrades Vehicles Contracting Conservation
Plan

9. Keynote Address
Frank Gorke, Assistant Secretary
for Energy
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

10. Perspectives on
Our Clean Energy Journey
March 2011
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

11. Clean Energy Journey
 Context – Best Clean Energy State in Nation
 Role of Cities and Towns
 Priorities -- Economic Growth
Efficiency
Renewables
Jobs
 Goals
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

12. MA has High Electricity Prices …
Source: EIA Form 826
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13. … but MA gets lots of $GDP per MMBTU
Source: EIA/Bureau of Economic Analysis 2008
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

14. Clean Energy Legislation 2008
• Green Communities Act
 Expands EE delivery mechanisms and goals
 RPS – expansion and strengthening targets of 1997 Act
 Net metering provisions
 Establishes DOER’s Green Communities Program
• Global Warming Solutions Act
 2020 commitments – 10-25% below 1990 levels
 2050 commitments – 80% or more below 1990 levels
• Oceans Management Act
 Provides zoning-like planning of state waters
 Identifies presumptive areas for wind development
• Clean Energy Jobs
 MA Clean Energy Center as clean jobs focal point
• Clean Energy Biofuels Act
 Support for advanced biofuels
 Paves way for transition to LCFS
14 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

15. Cities and Towns Valued Partners
• Trusted partnerships enabling better energy decisions for all
 Examples of success – assessments, investments, reduced
consumption, savings
 Sharing best practices – homeowners, renters, all businesses,
institutions
 State and local governments leading by example
 Learning partners in what works well and what can work
better
• 351 Community Partners – engaging and empowering everyone
 Each with approaches tailored to their needs
 Enabling tangible progress
 64 Stretch Code Communities
 53 Green Communities
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

16. 53 Green Communities
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

17. MassEnergyInsight
MassEnergyInsight enables cities and towns to perform key energy management tasks:
1. Develop an energy use baseline
2. Benchmark building performance
3. Identify priority targets for energy efficiency investments
4. Show the results of energy efficiency investments
5. Highlight any irregularities in energy use
6. Develop a greenhouse gas emissions inventory
7. Generate reports for stakeholders
8. Forecast energy budgets
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

18. 64 Stretch Code Communities
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

19. Energy Efficiency Trends
60,000
Energy Efficiency
55,000
Delivered
50,000
Generation delivered by
45,000 Investor-Owned Utilities
40,000
1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011
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Source: DOER

20. Energy Efficiency
• Most ambitious EE program in
the country;
• 3 X California/capita;
• Doubling of employment in EE
services since 2007
• $2 Billion Investment =
$6 Billion Savings
• Cheapest “new” source of
energy;
• By 2020 – 20% electricity
through EE;
• 5%-6% GHG reductions
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

21. RPS / APS Cumulative Obligations
RPS / APS Minimum Standard
30%
APS
Percent Obligation, %
25%
Class II - WTE
20% Class II
15% Class I - Solar
Class I
10%
5%
0%
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Compliance Year
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22. MA RPS Class I Technology Trend
2,500
Hydro
Wind
2,000
Solar PV
Landfill Methane
1,500
Biomass
GWh
Anaerobic Digester
1,000
500
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
ComplianceYear
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
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23. Wind
• 10-fold increase in wind –
from 3.1 MW to more than
30 MW by end of 2010;
• Building the wind cluster:
• Wind Blade Test Facility;
• Cape Wind
• Vestas R&D
• Siemens Offshore
• MassTank/EEW
• New Bedford Port;
• FloDesign
• American Superconductor
• First Wind
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

24. • 250 MW Goal
70
• 20 X Solar Growth
60 CSII&CSStim
• Over 2,900 projects
50
• Solar employers Utility Owned
have grown from 50 40
Stimulus
before Comm Solar
to over 200 in 2009 30
Commonwealth Solar I
20
2007
Pre
10 2007
0
2007-2010
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25. Solar
• All types of projects
• Homes
• Schools
• Businesses
• State and local government
• Utilities
• All over the state
• Doubling of employment in
solar manufacturing and
installation between 2007 to
2009.
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

26. Clean Energy Economic Opportunity
• > 11,000 people in clean energy sector; up 65%
since 2007
• Jobs in solar manufacturing, installation and
services have tripled since 2007
• Jobs in energy efficiency services have doubled
since 2007
• Companies leading the charge: A123; CSG;
FloDesign; TPI Composites; Boston Power; Siemens;
American Superconductor; Nexamp; First Wind
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

27. GHG Trends
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

28. GHG Reduction Sources
• Vehicle AC
Non-Energy
• Stationary refrigerant
• Reducing SF6 in elec equip
• Reducing plastics GHG
Buildings
• Efficiency/RGGI
• Building codes
Transportation • Building rating and labeling
• Green DOT • “deep” retrofits
• Fed/CA standards • C&I oil
• Fed Std for medium and • solar thermal
heavy vehicles • cooling/trees
• Fed RFS and regional LCFS • appliance standards
• Clean car incentives
• PAYD pilot insurance
• Sustainable development
• Smart growth
• RPS
• EPA/Powerplant rules
• Clean energy imports
Electricity • Clean Energy Performance Std
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

29. Suggestions?
• Faster
• Bigger
• Lower cost
• More fun
Phil.Giudice@state.MA.us
Frank.Gorke@state.MA.us
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

30. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Jay Ash, City Manager, City of Chelsea &
President, Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Jim Hunt, Chief of Environmental and Energy Services,
City of Boston
Bob Paine, Medford Energy Committee, City of
Medford
David Lutes, Environmental Program Coordinator, City
of Somerville
Andy Brydges, Program Director, Massachusetts Clean
Energy Center

31. Panel Discussion
Jim Hunt, Chief of
Environmental and Energy
Services, City of Boston

32. Green Boston: A Climate of Action
Mayor Thomas M. Menino
Jim Hunt
Chief of Environment and Energy
BHA Maverick Gardens
Green Affordable Housing

33. National Leader in Sustainability
In 2008, Boston has been ranked one of the most sustainable cities in the US:
• Ranked 3rd by Popular Science Magazine
• Ranked 6th by SustainLane.com

34. 1. Community Engagement - Climate
Mindy Lubber, CERES
James McCarthy, Harvard University
Kalila Barnett, ACE
Timothy Healey, EnerNOC
Bud Ris, New England Aquarium
Bryan Koop, Boston Properties
Rev. Ray Hammond, Bethel AME
Jim Coyle, Boston Building Trades
Richard Dimino, A Better City
Judith Nitsch, Nitsch Engineering
Mark Buckley, Staples
Chuck McDermott, RockPort Capital

37. 2. Lead By Example
● Energy Efficiency in City Buildings,
LED Street Lights, Traffic signals
● 11.7% of City’s electricity purchase
comes from green power
● Solar and wind power installations
at City facilities
● Moon Island Wind Project

38. 2010 - Boston Municipal GHG’s Below Kyoto
220,000
210,000
200,000
Tons eCO2
Baseline
190,000 Unadjusted Emissions
Adjusted Emissions
180,000
Kyoto Goal
170,000
160,000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Fiscal Year

39. 3. Community Wide - Green Building
• Boston adopts 1st in nation
Green Building Zoning requiring
new construction to follow LEED
Standards (BZC Article 37) - 2007
• Boston Adopts Massachusetts
Stretch Energy Code,
requiring new residential and
commercial buildings to achieve
20% better energy performance
than base code - 2010.
Atlantic Wharf – Boston Properties

40. 4. Leverage Partnerships
Catalyze Energy Efficiency across all
sectors and neighborhoods of Boston
– break down historic barriers to EE;
Connect utility programs with public, private, and community
based networks that exist in Boston;
Connect energy savings with local economic development
and job creation

41. RenewBoston Functions
Call RenewBoston or
1. Outreach & Referral
EE program phone #
2. Intake & Information Sign up for audit, TA
3. Financing &
Assistance
Buy/install
more EE measures
4. Job Creation &
Contractor Support
5. Tracking & Strategy Increase savings

43. Residential Participation Goal
The participation goal is to serve 150,000
households from 2010 through 2020.
43

44. Inactive
In Process
Contracts
Signed
44

45. 5. Connect to Economic Development
Boston is a clean tech hub – sector
continues to grow in Innovation District
Green Jobs Boston Partnership –
preparing local residents to enter
and climb this good paying career ladder
Bringing savings to local residents and
businesses, stimulating local economies

46. Economic Benefit of Climate Action
$ 2 Billion in Net Savings by 2020

47. “Our green agenda will improve our environment and public
health while stimulating our growing green economy.
Together, we are turning „Beantown into Greentown.”
– Mayor Thomas M. Menino

48. www.cityofboston.gov/climate
www.renewboston.org
james.hunt@cityofboston.gov

49. Panel Discussion
Bob Paine, Medford
Energy Committee, City of
Medford

50. Medford Energy Independence Project:
100-kw Wind Turbine Commissioned
February 2009
A renewable energy project case study
Presentation to Metropolitan Area
Planning Council Clean Energy Forum
Boston, MA
March 29, 2011
Bob Paine, Medford Energy Committee
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51. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
 Conserve energy in municipal building operations
in accordance with Medford’s Climate Action Plan
 Provide valuable interactive educational tool for
the 2,000+ students that attend the McGlynn
and Andrews Schools
 Promote energy independence theme and highly
visible symbol of Medford’s commitment to
renewable energy
 Provide leadership by example for other
municipalities implementing similar types of
renewable energy projects
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52. Project Background
 January 2004, Mayor Michael McGlynn
created the Medford Clean Energy
Committee (MCEC) – volunteers selected
through review of resumes
 October 2004: City of Medford was awarded a
$15,000 grant from MA Technology Collaborative
(MTC)
 Funded renewable energy posters, banners,
website, editorial series in local newspapers, direct
mailings, and public events.
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53. Wind Feasibility Study Grant
 After 2+ years, Medford selected the McGlynn
School as preferred location for the wind
turbine
 In Fall 2006, Medford received a $15,000
Clean Energy Choice Grant from
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to
install an anemometer and to conduct a
feasibility study
 Hired Sustainable Energy Developments to conduct
independent wind resource assessment, an
economic analysis, and application for $250,000
MTC grant was approved in May 2007 53

54. Preliminary Studies, cont.
 Meteorological tower installation
Data available at Weather Underground
http://www.wunderground.com/
weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp
?ID=KMAMEDFO7
Davis Vantage
Pro2 Wireless
System
54

55. Design Process
 Design Consultant
Procurement
 Engineering Design
 Civil
 Electrical
 Geotechnical
 Structural
 Permitting, Outreach
& other Approvals
 Avoided need for a
fence around the
turbine
 Financing 55

56. Wind Turbine Financing
 Over fifty percent in grant funding received for the
Project with a current total of $426,250
 Installation & construction costs total $645,490
 Clean Renewable Energy Bond (CREB)
 Low Interest Municipal Bond**
 10 Year Payback Period
 Up to $25,000/year electricity production
 Estimated $7,650/year Renewable Energy Credits
 Estimated $1,500/year utility electricity purchase
 Estimated insurance & maintenance: $3,700/year
56

57. Construction Process – Electrical Interconnection
Autumn 2008
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58. Construction Process – Foundation Installation
58

59. Construction Process – Tower Installation
January 2009
59

60. Medford Energy Independence Project
Mayor Michael J. McGlynn cuts the
recycled ribbon at the Medford Energy
Independence Project Ribbon Cutting
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Event held January 29, 2009.

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62. Virtual Tour
Photos
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68. Contacts and Web sites
Medford Energy websites and contacts:
http://www.medfordcleanenergy.org/ and
http://www.medford.org/Pages/MedfordMA_Energy/energycommittee
Northwind 100 turbine characteristics:
http://northernpower.com/wind-power-products/northern-power-100-
wind-turbine.php
Smartview display:
https://smartview.northernpower.com/public/medford/
Northern Power Kiosk View:
http://northernpower.kiosk-view.com/medford
Weather Underground met tower:
http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID
=KMAMEDFO7 68

69. Panel Discussion
David Lutes
Office of Sustainability and Environment
City of Somerville
50 Evergreen Ave.
Somerville, MA 02145
617-625-6600, x2106
dlutes@somervillema.gov

70. Panel Discussion
Andy Brydges, Program
Director, Massachusetts
Clean Energy Center

71. Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Overview of
Community Resources
March 29, 2011
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72. Introduction
 MassCEC Overview
 Solar Incentives
 Wind Incentives
 Project Financing
 Examples

73. MassCEC Areas of Focus
Idea Research Development Manufacturing Project/Installation
Renewable
Investments in Clean Technology Energy
Generation
Workforce Development
Clean Energy Sector Development

74. MassCEC Eligible Customers
 Source of funding is a Systems Benefits Change on ratepayers’ electric bill
 Available for customers of IOUs and MLPs that opt-in
A list of eligible MLPs is available at:
http://www.masscec.com/solar

75. Renewable Energy Generation Division
Idea Research Development Manufacturing Project/Installation
Renewable
Energy
Generation
Offshore
Low Income SREC
Comm. Solar Comm. Hydro Comm. Wind Wind &
Partnerships Management
Marine

76. Program Overview
Commonwealth Solar
Commonwealth Solar
Commonwealth Solar I Commonwealth Solar II
Stimulus

77. Rebates and Other Incentives
 Rebates SRECs
 Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
(www.dsireusa.org)
Federal Tax Credits
• Accelerated Depreciation (MACRS)
• Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
State Tax Credits
• Property Tax Exemption
• Sales Tax Exemption
Other Incentives
• Net Metering

78. Project Financing Models
Various Options Available:
 Direct Ownership
 Maximizes value of electricity generated
 3rd Party Ownership
 Hedges against future electricity price increases
 Minimizes up front cost and O&M costs
 Leverages tax incentives to reduce overall project cost
 Leasing
 Potential revenue generator

79. 3rd Party Ownership
Commonwealth Solar 3rd Party Ownership Projects
160
140
120
100
# of Projects
80 Commercial
Public
60
Residential
40
20
0
Month

80. Solar Installed in MA (through 2010)
45
40
35
30
25
MW
20
15
10
5
-
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
RET-Funded Non-RET Funded Cumulative

81. Public Projects
Yarmouth Town Hall
12.6 kW System

82. Public Projects (cont.)
Medway Public High School
132 kW System

83. Public Projects (cont.)
Watertown Police Station
28.42 kW

84. Commonwealth Wind
Programs overview
Micro Scale Community Scale Commercial Scale
• Assistance for commercial-
Assistance for public and
Rebates for construction scale wind projects in early, high-
non-public utility-scale
of responsibly-sited and risk, stages.
Purpose wind projects, from early
well-performing small • Identify and evaluate potential
assessment to
wind installations sites for commercial wind
construction
projects (state facilitated wind)
100 kW – 10 MW, typically
Eligibility Turbines <100 kW ~ 2.5 MW – 30 MW
net metered
• Feasibility study grants up to
$55,000
• Site Assessment
• Installation rebates • Development Loans up to
services for public entities
determined by kW and $250,000
• Feasibility Study grants
Incentive kWh produced. • Early-stage technical and
up to $85,000
• Maximum of environmental site assessments
• Design & Construction
$130,000. (state facilitated wind)
grants up to $400,000
• This program is being modified
to address earlier stage risk.

85. Map of Community Scale Wind Projects
Installed and Pipeline as of 12/07/10

86. Community Scale Wind
Awards as of 12/07/10*
Design &
Site Assessments Feasibility Studies Construction
Funds awarded $300,296 $5,120,017 $23,708,840
MW awarded 48.4 MW
Projects awarded 50 102 42
Average cost
$6,005 $58,668 $4,107,008
$/project
Average incentive % of
100% 86% 14%
cost
MW installed 15.9
* Data includes projects from the Large On-site Renewables Initiative (LORI) and the Community Wind
Collaborative, predecessor programs that made awards for community scale wind projects prior to launch of
Commonwealth Wind in 2009.

87. Nantucket High School Wind Turbine

88. Questions?
Andy Brydges
Program Director
MassCEC
55 Summer St., 9th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
ABrydges@MassCEC.com

89. Roundtable Conversations
Please seat yourself according to interest or expertise
We will rotate tables after 15-20 minutes of discussion
 Developing Wind Energy  DOER Green Communities
 Renew Boston – Community  Massachusetts Clean Energy
Based Energy Efficiency Center
 Energy Efficiency Programs &  ICLEI – Local Governments for
Financing Sustainability
 Municipal Energy Offices  Adopting the MA Stretch Code
 Demand Response Programs  Preliminary Site Assessments for
PV and Wind
 Alternatives to PACE
 Power Purchase Agreements
 ESCOs and Energy Savings
Performance Contracts  New Energy Technologies

90. Roundtable Conversations
Discussion Points
 Introduce yourselves and the work that you are doing (or
hope to do) related to this topic. What questions do you have
on this topic? What challenges have you encountered in your
work?
 What are some possible solutions to these challenges? What
sort of assistance would be helpful for you to act productively
on this topic (e.g. complete a project, enroll in a program,
etc)?
 Who is currently working on these issues? How might MAPC
and its members support or contribute to this work?
Each table should have a facilitator and a note-taker. Please return notes (blue
sheet) to an MAPC staff member at the end of the discussion period.

91. Thank you!
Contact & Resource List
 If you would like to be included on a contact list (to be circulated
after the forum), please let us know when you check in, or by
filling out the pink sheet on your table.
 Send any event announcements, links to websites or other
resources you would like to include to Helen Aki, Energy Services
Coordinator: haki@mapc.org by April 1, 2011.
For more resources, visit our website at:
http://mapc.org/smart-growth/clean-energy