SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 16
Download to read offline
Clean, Local Energy
   ILSR’s Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities program




Wednesday, August 3, 2011
A Valuable History




                 1975              2001     2011

Wednesday, August 3, 2011
ILSR’s Unique Perspective
              Yesterday                                         Tomorrow
            Centralized Power                                   Clean, local power
                                                                                             Solar PV
                                                                                            power plant



                                                                               Storage   Storage
                     Transmission network


                                                                     Storage

                                                                                           Storage
              House
                                                   Local CHP plant

                      Distribution network                                                                 House with
                                                                                                          domestic CHP




                                                                                         Wind
                                                                                         power
           Factory                    Commercial                                         plant
                                       building
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Why Clean, Local Energy?

                            Enormous Potential




                        31 states could be electricity self-reliant

Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Why Clean, Local Energy?

                            Explosive Growth




Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Why Clean, Local Energy?

                            Quick Adoption
             Additions to World Solar Capacity Since 2000

                               20,000 MW




                                                  600 MW



                               Small Solar PV
                               Large Concentraing Solar Thermal

Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Why Clean, Local Energy?

                            Big Local Benefits
             Local Ownership Boosts Impact of Renewables




Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Why Clean, Local Energy?

                                        Public Support
            50%
                                                                            No local ownership (16% positive)
                                                                            Local ownership    (45% positive)
            40%                                             41
                              36
            30%                                                       33


                                            24
            20%                                        21


            10%                                                  11                     12
                                                 10
                                                                                  5
              0%                    2                                                            3     2
                            very negative   negative   neutral   positive       very positive   don’t know



     Attitude towards increased use of local wind energy
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Why Clean, Local Energy?

                            Economies of Scale




Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Why Clean, Local Energy?

                            Economies of Scale
                                          Most solar
                                      economies of scale
                                        captured small




Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Our Work: Research




Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Our Work: Visualize




Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Our Work: Share




Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Our Work: Publicize




Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Our Work: Educate




                               Boulder, CO April 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Clean, Local Energy
   ILSR’s Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities program




                            Click to
     Support Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities




Wednesday, August 3, 2011

More Related Content

More from John Farrell

Which Costs Less? A Surprising Comparison of Utility-Scale, Community, and Ro...
Which Costs Less? A Surprising Comparison of Utility-Scale, Community, and Ro...Which Costs Less? A Surprising Comparison of Utility-Scale, Community, and Ro...
Which Costs Less? A Surprising Comparison of Utility-Scale, Community, and Ro...John Farrell
 
Community Power Opportunities
Community Power OpportunitiesCommunity Power Opportunities
Community Power OpportunitiesJohn Farrell
 
Energy Self-Reliant States - 3rd edition
Energy Self-Reliant States - 3rd editionEnergy Self-Reliant States - 3rd edition
Energy Self-Reliant States - 3rd editionJohn Farrell
 
Energy Democracy: How the deciders in the energy system are changing
Energy Democracy: How the deciders in the energy system are changingEnergy Democracy: How the deciders in the energy system are changing
Energy Democracy: How the deciders in the energy system are changingJohn Farrell
 
Energy Democracy for Puerto Rico
Energy Democracy for Puerto RicoEnergy Democracy for Puerto Rico
Energy Democracy for Puerto RicoJohn Farrell
 
Choosing the Electric Avenue: Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Co...
Choosing the Electric Avenue: Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Co...Choosing the Electric Avenue: Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Co...
Choosing the Electric Avenue: Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Co...John Farrell
 
Reverse Power Flow: How solar+batteries shift electric grid decision making f...
Reverse Power Flow: How solar+batteries shift electric grid decision making f...Reverse Power Flow: How solar+batteries shift electric grid decision making f...
Reverse Power Flow: How solar+batteries shift electric grid decision making f...John Farrell
 
Local Power for Decorah, Iowa
Local Power for Decorah, IowaLocal Power for Decorah, Iowa
Local Power for Decorah, IowaJohn Farrell
 
Local Power for the Local Economy
Local Power for the Local EconomyLocal Power for the Local Economy
Local Power for the Local EconomyJohn Farrell
 
A Vision for Minnesota Solar: Lessons and Barriers from the North Star State
A Vision for Minnesota Solar: Lessons and Barriers from the North Star StateA Vision for Minnesota Solar: Lessons and Barriers from the North Star State
A Vision for Minnesota Solar: Lessons and Barriers from the North Star StateJohn Farrell
 
ILSR's Energy Democracy Initiative Overview
ILSR's Energy Democracy Initiative OverviewILSR's Energy Democracy Initiative Overview
ILSR's Energy Democracy Initiative OverviewJohn Farrell
 
AERO Presentation: How Communities Use Clean Energy to Build Local Power
AERO Presentation: How Communities Use Clean Energy to Build Local PowerAERO Presentation: How Communities Use Clean Energy to Build Local Power
AERO Presentation: How Communities Use Clean Energy to Build Local PowerJohn Farrell
 
Will the Feds Preserve Electricity Market Competition?
Will the Feds Preserve Electricity Market Competition?Will the Feds Preserve Electricity Market Competition?
Will the Feds Preserve Electricity Market Competition?John Farrell
 
Choosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar Presentation
Choosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar PresentationChoosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar Presentation
Choosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar PresentationJohn Farrell
 
Choosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar Presentation
Choosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar PresentationChoosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar Presentation
Choosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar PresentationJohn Farrell
 
February 2017 - NARUC Debate on Distributed Generation
February 2017 - NARUC Debate on Distributed GenerationFebruary 2017 - NARUC Debate on Distributed Generation
February 2017 - NARUC Debate on Distributed GenerationJohn Farrell
 
Is Bigger Best in Renewable Energy? Webinar Presentation
Is Bigger Best in Renewable Energy? Webinar PresentationIs Bigger Best in Renewable Energy? Webinar Presentation
Is Bigger Best in Renewable Energy? Webinar PresentationJohn Farrell
 
Mighty Microgrids - BioCycle REFOR16 Presentation
Mighty Microgrids - BioCycle REFOR16 PresentationMighty Microgrids - BioCycle REFOR16 Presentation
Mighty Microgrids - BioCycle REFOR16 PresentationJohn Farrell
 
Mighty Microgrids: How Small Grids Could Become a Big Deal
Mighty Microgrids: How Small Grids Could Become a Big DealMighty Microgrids: How Small Grids Could Become a Big Deal
Mighty Microgrids: How Small Grids Could Become a Big DealJohn Farrell
 
The Shocking Impact of Boring Energy Policy - CommonBound 2016 Conference
The Shocking Impact of Boring Energy Policy - CommonBound 2016 ConferenceThe Shocking Impact of Boring Energy Policy - CommonBound 2016 Conference
The Shocking Impact of Boring Energy Policy - CommonBound 2016 ConferenceJohn Farrell
 

More from John Farrell (20)

Which Costs Less? A Surprising Comparison of Utility-Scale, Community, and Ro...
Which Costs Less? A Surprising Comparison of Utility-Scale, Community, and Ro...Which Costs Less? A Surprising Comparison of Utility-Scale, Community, and Ro...
Which Costs Less? A Surprising Comparison of Utility-Scale, Community, and Ro...
 
Community Power Opportunities
Community Power OpportunitiesCommunity Power Opportunities
Community Power Opportunities
 
Energy Self-Reliant States - 3rd edition
Energy Self-Reliant States - 3rd editionEnergy Self-Reliant States - 3rd edition
Energy Self-Reliant States - 3rd edition
 
Energy Democracy: How the deciders in the energy system are changing
Energy Democracy: How the deciders in the energy system are changingEnergy Democracy: How the deciders in the energy system are changing
Energy Democracy: How the deciders in the energy system are changing
 
Energy Democracy for Puerto Rico
Energy Democracy for Puerto RicoEnergy Democracy for Puerto Rico
Energy Democracy for Puerto Rico
 
Choosing the Electric Avenue: Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Co...
Choosing the Electric Avenue: Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Co...Choosing the Electric Avenue: Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Co...
Choosing the Electric Avenue: Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Co...
 
Reverse Power Flow: How solar+batteries shift electric grid decision making f...
Reverse Power Flow: How solar+batteries shift electric grid decision making f...Reverse Power Flow: How solar+batteries shift electric grid decision making f...
Reverse Power Flow: How solar+batteries shift electric grid decision making f...
 
Local Power for Decorah, Iowa
Local Power for Decorah, IowaLocal Power for Decorah, Iowa
Local Power for Decorah, Iowa
 
Local Power for the Local Economy
Local Power for the Local EconomyLocal Power for the Local Economy
Local Power for the Local Economy
 
A Vision for Minnesota Solar: Lessons and Barriers from the North Star State
A Vision for Minnesota Solar: Lessons and Barriers from the North Star StateA Vision for Minnesota Solar: Lessons and Barriers from the North Star State
A Vision for Minnesota Solar: Lessons and Barriers from the North Star State
 
ILSR's Energy Democracy Initiative Overview
ILSR's Energy Democracy Initiative OverviewILSR's Energy Democracy Initiative Overview
ILSR's Energy Democracy Initiative Overview
 
AERO Presentation: How Communities Use Clean Energy to Build Local Power
AERO Presentation: How Communities Use Clean Energy to Build Local PowerAERO Presentation: How Communities Use Clean Energy to Build Local Power
AERO Presentation: How Communities Use Clean Energy to Build Local Power
 
Will the Feds Preserve Electricity Market Competition?
Will the Feds Preserve Electricity Market Competition?Will the Feds Preserve Electricity Market Competition?
Will the Feds Preserve Electricity Market Competition?
 
Choosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar Presentation
Choosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar PresentationChoosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar Presentation
Choosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar Presentation
 
Choosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar Presentation
Choosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar PresentationChoosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar Presentation
Choosing the Electric Avenue - Webinar Presentation
 
February 2017 - NARUC Debate on Distributed Generation
February 2017 - NARUC Debate on Distributed GenerationFebruary 2017 - NARUC Debate on Distributed Generation
February 2017 - NARUC Debate on Distributed Generation
 
Is Bigger Best in Renewable Energy? Webinar Presentation
Is Bigger Best in Renewable Energy? Webinar PresentationIs Bigger Best in Renewable Energy? Webinar Presentation
Is Bigger Best in Renewable Energy? Webinar Presentation
 
Mighty Microgrids - BioCycle REFOR16 Presentation
Mighty Microgrids - BioCycle REFOR16 PresentationMighty Microgrids - BioCycle REFOR16 Presentation
Mighty Microgrids - BioCycle REFOR16 Presentation
 
Mighty Microgrids: How Small Grids Could Become a Big Deal
Mighty Microgrids: How Small Grids Could Become a Big DealMighty Microgrids: How Small Grids Could Become a Big Deal
Mighty Microgrids: How Small Grids Could Become a Big Deal
 
The Shocking Impact of Boring Energy Policy - CommonBound 2016 Conference
The Shocking Impact of Boring Energy Policy - CommonBound 2016 ConferenceThe Shocking Impact of Boring Energy Policy - CommonBound 2016 Conference
The Shocking Impact of Boring Energy Policy - CommonBound 2016 Conference
 

Recently uploaded

Merck Moving Beyond Passwords: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Merck Moving Beyond Passwords: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptxMerck Moving Beyond Passwords: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Merck Moving Beyond Passwords: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptxLoriGlavin3
 
WordPress Websites for Engineers: Elevate Your Brand
WordPress Websites for Engineers: Elevate Your BrandWordPress Websites for Engineers: Elevate Your Brand
WordPress Websites for Engineers: Elevate Your Brandgvaughan
 
Passkey Providers and Enabling Portability: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Passkey Providers and Enabling Portability: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptxPasskey Providers and Enabling Portability: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Passkey Providers and Enabling Portability: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptxLoriGlavin3
 
Connect Wave/ connectwave Pitch Deck Presentation
Connect Wave/ connectwave Pitch Deck PresentationConnect Wave/ connectwave Pitch Deck Presentation
Connect Wave/ connectwave Pitch Deck PresentationSlibray Presentation
 
New from BookNet Canada for 2024: Loan Stars - Tech Forum 2024
New from BookNet Canada for 2024: Loan Stars - Tech Forum 2024New from BookNet Canada for 2024: Loan Stars - Tech Forum 2024
New from BookNet Canada for 2024: Loan Stars - Tech Forum 2024BookNet Canada
 
Dev Dives: Streamline document processing with UiPath Studio Web
Dev Dives: Streamline document processing with UiPath Studio WebDev Dives: Streamline document processing with UiPath Studio Web
Dev Dives: Streamline document processing with UiPath Studio WebUiPathCommunity
 
"Debugging python applications inside k8s environment", Andrii Soldatenko
"Debugging python applications inside k8s environment", Andrii Soldatenko"Debugging python applications inside k8s environment", Andrii Soldatenko
"Debugging python applications inside k8s environment", Andrii SoldatenkoFwdays
 
What is DBT - The Ultimate Data Build Tool.pdf
What is DBT - The Ultimate Data Build Tool.pdfWhat is DBT - The Ultimate Data Build Tool.pdf
What is DBT - The Ultimate Data Build Tool.pdfMounikaPolabathina
 
Unraveling Multimodality with Large Language Models.pdf
Unraveling Multimodality with Large Language Models.pdfUnraveling Multimodality with Large Language Models.pdf
Unraveling Multimodality with Large Language Models.pdfAlex Barbosa Coqueiro
 
Are Multi-Cloud and Serverless Good or Bad?
Are Multi-Cloud and Serverless Good or Bad?Are Multi-Cloud and Serverless Good or Bad?
Are Multi-Cloud and Serverless Good or Bad?Mattias Andersson
 
"ML in Production",Oleksandr Bagan
"ML in Production",Oleksandr Bagan"ML in Production",Oleksandr Bagan
"ML in Production",Oleksandr BaganFwdays
 
SALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD | FEXLE SERVICES
SALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD | FEXLE SERVICESSALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD | FEXLE SERVICES
SALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD | FEXLE SERVICESmohitsingh558521
 
New from BookNet Canada for 2024: BNC CataList - Tech Forum 2024
New from BookNet Canada for 2024: BNC CataList - Tech Forum 2024New from BookNet Canada for 2024: BNC CataList - Tech Forum 2024
New from BookNet Canada for 2024: BNC CataList - Tech Forum 2024BookNet Canada
 
Digital Identity is Under Attack: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Digital Identity is Under Attack: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptxDigital Identity is Under Attack: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Digital Identity is Under Attack: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptxLoriGlavin3
 
A Deep Dive on Passkeys: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
A Deep Dive on Passkeys: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptxA Deep Dive on Passkeys: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
A Deep Dive on Passkeys: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptxLoriGlavin3
 
TeamStation AI System Report LATAM IT Salaries 2024
TeamStation AI System Report LATAM IT Salaries 2024TeamStation AI System Report LATAM IT Salaries 2024
TeamStation AI System Report LATAM IT Salaries 2024Lonnie McRorey
 
Generative AI for Technical Writer or Information Developers
Generative AI for Technical Writer or Information DevelopersGenerative AI for Technical Writer or Information Developers
Generative AI for Technical Writer or Information DevelopersRaghuram Pandurangan
 
How to write a Business Continuity Plan
How to write a Business Continuity PlanHow to write a Business Continuity Plan
How to write a Business Continuity PlanDatabarracks
 
From Family Reminiscence to Scholarly Archive .
From Family Reminiscence to Scholarly Archive .From Family Reminiscence to Scholarly Archive .
From Family Reminiscence to Scholarly Archive .Alan Dix
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Merck Moving Beyond Passwords: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Merck Moving Beyond Passwords: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptxMerck Moving Beyond Passwords: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Merck Moving Beyond Passwords: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
 
WordPress Websites for Engineers: Elevate Your Brand
WordPress Websites for Engineers: Elevate Your BrandWordPress Websites for Engineers: Elevate Your Brand
WordPress Websites for Engineers: Elevate Your Brand
 
Passkey Providers and Enabling Portability: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Passkey Providers and Enabling Portability: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptxPasskey Providers and Enabling Portability: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Passkey Providers and Enabling Portability: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
 
Connect Wave/ connectwave Pitch Deck Presentation
Connect Wave/ connectwave Pitch Deck PresentationConnect Wave/ connectwave Pitch Deck Presentation
Connect Wave/ connectwave Pitch Deck Presentation
 
New from BookNet Canada for 2024: Loan Stars - Tech Forum 2024
New from BookNet Canada for 2024: Loan Stars - Tech Forum 2024New from BookNet Canada for 2024: Loan Stars - Tech Forum 2024
New from BookNet Canada for 2024: Loan Stars - Tech Forum 2024
 
Dev Dives: Streamline document processing with UiPath Studio Web
Dev Dives: Streamline document processing with UiPath Studio WebDev Dives: Streamline document processing with UiPath Studio Web
Dev Dives: Streamline document processing with UiPath Studio Web
 
"Debugging python applications inside k8s environment", Andrii Soldatenko
"Debugging python applications inside k8s environment", Andrii Soldatenko"Debugging python applications inside k8s environment", Andrii Soldatenko
"Debugging python applications inside k8s environment", Andrii Soldatenko
 
DMCC Future of Trade Web3 - Special Edition
DMCC Future of Trade Web3 - Special EditionDMCC Future of Trade Web3 - Special Edition
DMCC Future of Trade Web3 - Special Edition
 
What is DBT - The Ultimate Data Build Tool.pdf
What is DBT - The Ultimate Data Build Tool.pdfWhat is DBT - The Ultimate Data Build Tool.pdf
What is DBT - The Ultimate Data Build Tool.pdf
 
Unraveling Multimodality with Large Language Models.pdf
Unraveling Multimodality with Large Language Models.pdfUnraveling Multimodality with Large Language Models.pdf
Unraveling Multimodality with Large Language Models.pdf
 
Are Multi-Cloud and Serverless Good or Bad?
Are Multi-Cloud and Serverless Good or Bad?Are Multi-Cloud and Serverless Good or Bad?
Are Multi-Cloud and Serverless Good or Bad?
 
"ML in Production",Oleksandr Bagan
"ML in Production",Oleksandr Bagan"ML in Production",Oleksandr Bagan
"ML in Production",Oleksandr Bagan
 
SALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD | FEXLE SERVICES
SALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD | FEXLE SERVICESSALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD | FEXLE SERVICES
SALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD | FEXLE SERVICES
 
New from BookNet Canada for 2024: BNC CataList - Tech Forum 2024
New from BookNet Canada for 2024: BNC CataList - Tech Forum 2024New from BookNet Canada for 2024: BNC CataList - Tech Forum 2024
New from BookNet Canada for 2024: BNC CataList - Tech Forum 2024
 
Digital Identity is Under Attack: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Digital Identity is Under Attack: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptxDigital Identity is Under Attack: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Digital Identity is Under Attack: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
 
A Deep Dive on Passkeys: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
A Deep Dive on Passkeys: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptxA Deep Dive on Passkeys: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
A Deep Dive on Passkeys: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
 
TeamStation AI System Report LATAM IT Salaries 2024
TeamStation AI System Report LATAM IT Salaries 2024TeamStation AI System Report LATAM IT Salaries 2024
TeamStation AI System Report LATAM IT Salaries 2024
 
Generative AI for Technical Writer or Information Developers
Generative AI for Technical Writer or Information DevelopersGenerative AI for Technical Writer or Information Developers
Generative AI for Technical Writer or Information Developers
 
How to write a Business Continuity Plan
How to write a Business Continuity PlanHow to write a Business Continuity Plan
How to write a Business Continuity Plan
 
From Family Reminiscence to Scholarly Archive .
From Family Reminiscence to Scholarly Archive .From Family Reminiscence to Scholarly Archive .
From Family Reminiscence to Scholarly Archive .
 

ILSR's Remarkable Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities program

  • 1. Clean, Local Energy ILSR’s Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities program Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • 2. A Valuable History 1975 2001 2011 Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • 3. ILSR’s Unique Perspective Yesterday Tomorrow Centralized Power Clean, local power Solar PV power plant Storage Storage Transmission network Storage Storage House Local CHP plant Distribution network House with domestic CHP Wind power Factory Commercial plant building Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • 4. Why Clean, Local Energy? Enormous Potential 31 states could be electricity self-reliant Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • 5. Why Clean, Local Energy? Explosive Growth Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • 6. Why Clean, Local Energy? Quick Adoption Additions to World Solar Capacity Since 2000 20,000 MW 600 MW Small Solar PV Large Concentraing Solar Thermal Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • 7. Why Clean, Local Energy? Big Local Benefits Local Ownership Boosts Impact of Renewables Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • 8. Why Clean, Local Energy? Public Support 50% No local ownership (16% positive) Local ownership (45% positive) 40% 41 36 30% 33 24 20% 21 10% 11 12 10 5 0% 2 3 2 very negative negative neutral positive very positive don’t know Attitude towards increased use of local wind energy Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • 9. Why Clean, Local Energy? Economies of Scale Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • 10. Why Clean, Local Energy? Economies of Scale Most solar economies of scale captured small Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • 13. Our Work: Share Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • 15. Our Work: Educate Boulder, CO April 2011 Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • 16. Clean, Local Energy ILSR’s Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities program Click to Support Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities Wednesday, August 3, 2011