Global Energy Partners, LLC 2009 Impacts of Future Codes and Standards on U.S. Electricity Use (2010-2020) Prepared for ACEEE Energy Efficiency as a Resource Presented by Ingrid Rohmund Global Energy Partners, LLC September 29, 2009
Background The Institute for Electric Efficiency (IEE) sponsored this research Lisa Wood, Executive Director Objectives Quantify potential impacts of future codes and standards Engage utilities in dialog and identify ways for them to get involved in the regulatory process A draft whitepaper: is available on the IEE website: http://www.edisonfoundation.net/iee/ 2
U.S. Electricity Use Past and Future 4,500 4,000 3,500 Residential Commercial Industrial 3,416 TWh 20% Growth from 2000 to 2020 4,117 TWh Electric Consumption (TWh) 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 1,744 TWh 500 0 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 Source: Energy Information Administration's Annual Energy Outlook 2009 3
Assumptions in the Baseline Forecast 1 Existing codes and standards Both local and federal building codes (i.e., IECC 2006 and 2009; ASHRAE 90.1 2004 and 2007) Appliance and equipment standards officially signed Other energy-relevant legislation Naturally occurring efficiency Technological improvements Conservation response to rising prices Market trends towards green Embedded demand-side management Utility information and incentive programs State funding and regulatory mechanisms New funding through the ARRA 1 Source: Annual Energy Outlook 2009 with Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, April 2009
Codes and Standards Analyzed 1. Compliant No Legislation All states have equivalent of IECC 2009 or ASHRAE 90.1 2007 building codes Equipment standards for items scheduled or overdue under DOE rulemaking process 2. Partially Compliant Legislation Building codes consistent with current version of Waxman-Markey Bill (HR2454, Sec. 201) Equipment standards expand to all possible devices; second standards in later years of the forecast for some technologies 3. Compliant - Legislation Same as #2 but with 100% compliance
Used LoadMAP TM to Perform Analysis Market Profiles Forecast Data Forecast Results Customer segmentation Market size Equipment saturation Fuel shares Technology shares Vintage distribution Unit energy consumption Coincident demand Technology Data Efficiency options Purchase shares Unit energy consumption Coincident demand Equipment cost Base-year Energy Consumption by technology, end use, segment, vintage & sector Customer growth Energy prices Exogenous factors Elasticities Purchase shares Energy-efficiency analysis List of measures Codes & standards Saturations Avoided costs Cost-effectiveness screening Baseline forecast Energy-efficiency cases: Technical Economic Achievable Codes & standards Savings Estimates (Annual & peak) Codes & standards Technical potential Economic potential Achievable potential
Building Code Assumptions Average Energy Reductions (% of Baseline Usage) Compliant - No Legislation Partially Compliant - Legislation Compliant - Legislation IECC 2009 Waxman-Markey I Waxman-Markey II Year Effective 2010 2010 2014-2015 Residential Sector 15% 30% 50% Commercial Sector 15% 30% 50% Industrial Sector 6% 11% 19% 7
Equipment Standards Assumptions - Residential CAC Example 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 CAC SEER 15 Compliant - No Legislation Case CAC SEER 14 Legislation Cases
Residential Standards Assumptions Technology 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Central AC Window AC SEER 14 SEER 15 EER 10.8 EER 11.5 Heat Pump HSPF 8.2 HSPF 9.3 Water Heating EF 0.95 Ht Pump WH Interior Screw-in Exterior Screw-in Advanced Incandescent Advanced Incandescent CFL CFL Compliant - Reflector Lamps Advanced Incandescent CFL No Legislation Case Torchiere Linear Fluorescent Advanced Incandescent CFL Super T8 Legislation Cases Refrigerator Freezer Dishwasher Clothes Washer Clothes Dryer Cooking 2010 Code Moisture Sensor (10%) 2014 Code Energy Star Energy Star MEF 2.0 15% More Efficient 13% More Efficient Personal Computer Color TV Energy Star Energy Star Furnace Fan Permanent Magnetic Motor
Summary of Impacts in 2020 Scenario Electricity Use in 2020 (TWh) Savings from Codes (TWh) Savings from Standards (TWh) Total Savings in 2020 (TWh) % of Baseline AEO Baseline Forecast 4,117 Compliant - No Legislation 3,990 49 78 127 3.1% Partially Compliant - Legislation 3,816 87 214 301 7.3% Compliant - Legislation 3,750 147 220 367 8.9%
Impact of Codes and Standards 4,200 4,100 Baseline (1) Compliant - No Legislation 4,117 TWh Electric Consumption (TWh) 4,000 3,900 3,800 3,700 3,600 Partially Compliant - Legislation Compliant - Legislation 3,990 TWh 8.9% Savings 3,816 TWh 3,750 TWh 3,500 3,400 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 (1) Source: Annual Energy Outlook 2009 with Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, April 2009
Forecast by Scenario and Sector 4,500 Forecast in 2020 4,000 Electric Consumption (TWh) 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,387 1,358 1,476 1,436 1,345 1,317 1,620 1,552 1,493 1,467 Residential Commercial Industrial 1,000 500 973 1,020 1,002 979 966 0 Baseline (2008) Baseline (2020) Compliant - No Legislation Partially Compliant - Legislation Compliant - Legislation
Savings by Scenario and Sector 400 400 Year 2020 350 Compliant - No Legislation 350 Residential 300 Partially Compliant - Legislation Compliant - Legislation 300 Commercial Industrial 159 Electric Savings (TWh) 250 200 150 Electric Savings (TWh) 250 200 150 131 153 100 100 40 128 50 50 68 0 0 18 42 55 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Compliant - No Legislation Partially Compliant - Legislation Compliant - Legislation
2020 Savings by End Use 60 Compliant - No Legislation 50 Partially Compliant - Legislation Compliant - Legislation Electric Savings (TWh) 40 30 20 10 0 Res Cooling Res WH Res Lighting Res Res Appliances Electronics Comm Cooling Comm Ventilation Comm Lighting Comm Office Equip Ind Lighting Ind HVAC Ind Machine Drive
2020 Savings by Vintage and Sector 180 160 140 Existing Buildings (Appliance Standards) New Construction (Building Codes) Industrial Savings Electric Savings (TWh) 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 RES COM IND RES COM IND RES COM IND Compliant - No Legislation Partially Compliant - Legislation Compliant - Legislation
Implications By 2020, the analysis suggests that future codes and standards could Reduce electricity use by 3-9% of load in 2020 Offset growth in use since 2008 by 32-92% This will affect savings possible from utility programs by Lowering the baseline sales forecast Raising the efficiency bar How could/should utilities respond? Electric Consumption (TWh) 4,200 4,100 4,000 3,900 3,800 3,700 3,600 3,500 3,400 Baseline (1) 4 Compliant - No Legislation Partially Compliant - Legislation Compliant - Legislation 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020
Status and Next steps Draft white paper presented at EEI meeting in early September Lively discussion about role of utilities Draft white paper in circulation Numerous thoughtful comments received EPA, ACEEE, DOE, NRDC, individual utilities Additional comments are welcome Assess and incorporate comments in October Plan to release final in November 2009
For more information Ingrid Rohmund Global Energy Partners irohmund@gepllc.com 760.943.1532 Lisa Wood Institute for Electricity Efficiency lwood@edisonfoundation.net Draft white paper: http://www.edisonfoundation.net/iee/