2021 Annual Legislative Report Highlights
This report delves into the key events and developments outlined in the 2021 Annual Legislative Report, spanning from January to December 2021. It covers the progress of the report's drafting, review by the relevant authorities, and its eventual submission to the General Assembly. Additionally, it includes initiatives related to community outreach, workforce support, energy efficiency, equity, and inclusion efforts. The report emphasizes the importance of energy efficiency and highlights achievements in workforce numbers, energy savings, and reductions in carbon dioxide emissions.
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2021 Annual Legislative Report January 12, 2022
2 Schedule February 2022 March 1, 2022 Oct.-Dec. 2021 Dec. 2021- Jan. 2022 Draft ALR, circulate Letter from the Chairs January 2022 Development of draft ALR outline/content EEB reviews draft ALR sections ALR approved @ February EEB meeting ALR submitted to General Assembly
3 Developed ALR cover options for Board review and feedback Companies compiling 2021 data Letter from Chairs and Executive summary circulated for review Residential, C&I, and Community Outreach & Workforce sections in development In early February, final data available and Companies will insert into ALR Weeks of Jan 10/17: Out for review to EEB consultants Working w/EEB Secretary to update Board members, titles, and photos Weeks of Jan 17/23: Out for review to EEB Update
4 Appendix
Proposed Draft Outline Front Cover Inside Cover (page 1): Letter from the Chairs New Board members representing municipal and low- income customers Robust public comments at Board meetings and three-year plan public input sessions DEEP equity proceeding, new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultant Pandemic and recession: Support customers: continued increased incentives/bundling measures. Support workforce: health/safety and trade/certification trainings, virtual pre-assessments, continued increased incentives Emerging issues: decarbonization (heat pumps), economic recovery, and climate change Loss of lighting savings, need to continue customer education and focus on multi-measure improvements. Integration of active demand response/energy efficiency offerings with PURA s grid modernization dockets Executive Summary (Page 2) Importance of energy efficiency Pandemic, work of Board Recognition, ACEEE ranking Highlights: energy savings achieved, workforce numbers, and carbon dioxide emissions 5
Proposed Draft Outline Pages 3-4: Outreach and Engagement with Customers and Workforce Efforts re: equity, parity, and outreach to market segments/customers/communities Support workforce through trainings and certifications Community Partnership Initiative Energize CT Energy in Action mobile exhibit Engagement with K-12 schools and community-based organizations Work with financing partners to promote comprehensive projects Pages 5-6: Commercial & Industrial Energy Solutions Net zero buildings Collaboration with Green Bank to finance small business projects, C-PACE and integrated efficiency/clean energy projects Infographic: energy/demand savings from measures, number of participants, and major milestones Case studies Pages 7-8: Residential Energy Solutions Weatherization Barrier Remediation Program DOE Home Energy Score, updates and offering Final scores Multifamily Initiative, landlord roundtables Passive House, all-electric package Infographic: energy and demand savings from measures, number of participants, and major milestones Case studies 6
Proposed Draft Outline Pages 9-10: Economic, Peak Demand, and Environmental Benefits Environmental Reductions in greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, nitrous/sulfur oxides) Governor s Committee on Climate Change (GC3) Phase I report and near-term actions GHG emissions report (released November 2021) Energy and demand savings Breakdown of annual and lifetime savings, including $/number of projects and rebates by sector Description of demand management programs Actuals/demand management and peak demand data, grid modernization dockets Pages 11-13: Town data (list of all 169 towns and cities in CT with accompanying data) Inside Back Cover (page 14): Energy Efficiency Board Description of Energy Efficiency Board, list of members/photographs Back Cover:2021 Key Benefits Infographic Investment return, number of jobs supported, increase in $ to gross state product Energy savings Carbon dioxide emissions avoided, $ saved in public health costs 7
2019-2021 Plan Priorities 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Advance state energy and environmental policy goals Offer tailored solutions for market segments while ensuring equitable distribution Focus on direct savings to customers Develop and maintain a sustainable workforce Continuous commitment to deliver comprehensive energy efficiency strategies Implement effective demand reduction strategies Continue to explore and implement financing options 8
