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The Pioneer Valley Clean Energy Plan

The Pioneer Valley Clean Energy Plan. Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts. 8 utilities. FRCOG. Our purpose. Our methods. Our goals. Reduce, Replace, Clean up , Employ. #1 Reduce. Because if we want to site new power plants, we had better do all we can to reduce use f irst.

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The Pioneer Valley Clean Energy Plan

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  1. The Pioneer Valley Clean Energy Plan

  2. Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts 8 utilities

  3. FRCOG

  4. Our purpose

  5. Our methods

  6. Our goals Reduce, Replace, Clean up , Employ

  7. #1 Reduce Because if we want to site new power plants, we had better do all we can to reduce use first

  8. #2 Replace To lead by example and try to overcome NIMBY

  9. #3 Clean Up

  10. Greenhouse gas emissions reductions---million metric tons of CO2 equivalent

  11. #4 Employ---Create Local Jobs Over 110 positions anticipated plus 60 Internships in our region in 3 years

  12. Analysis - energy future * Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) Inc. www.neep.org

  13. Reduction details

  14. Energy audits Re-manufacturing Green building Smart growth Fuel efficiency Alt modes

  15. Clean energy available NOW! Goal 214 mill kwh/yr by 2009 + 440 mill kwh/yr by 2020

  16. It’s hard to build consensus There’s competition for the work & the $$$ Some environmentalists oppose clean energy! There are real costs & benefits to communities in hosting power plants NIMBY is real! People need information and financial assistance And, building consensus is possible, and necessary and important.

  17. We couldn’t achieve consensus on specific projects

  18. Actions Municipalities Businesses Educational Institutions Not for Profit/Advocacy Groups Policy Makers/Legislators Individuals

  19. Action Summary

  20. Now what? • Regional Performance Contract with ESCO • Green Communities Technical Assistance

  21. Building on the foundation • Pioneer Valley Sustainability Network (www.pvsustain.com) • Plan for Progress Green Strategy • Regional Employment Board green jobs advocacy/organizing • “Green Communities” advocacy/support • WGBY Education/Outreach • CET Education/Organizing • Coop Power Solar hot H2O, biodiesel, etc.

  22. Efficiency/ Conservation/ Reduced Use + Green the grid + Green Building + Green transportation and liquid fuels =

  23. Your comments and questions Catherine Miller Principal Planner/Section Manager cmiller@pvpc.org 413/781-6045 www.pvpc.org for copies of the plan

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