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Energy Office Update Catherine VH Reed Presentation to ASCEM April 11, 2019 @SCEnergyOffice

SC Energy Office Mission Helping citizens, businesses and public entities save energy and money through greater efficiency and cleaner energy sources @SCEnergyOffice

Energy Office: What We Do • Implement the State Energy Plan • Provide Technical Assistance • Provide Outreach/Education to Promote Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy • Provide Financial Assistance • Promote Clean Transportation • Maintain Energy Data Clearinghouse @SCEnergyOffice

Energy Office Update Energy Efficiency • 20% by 2020 • Pre-qualified energy auditors under state contract @SCEnergyOffice

Energy Office Update Renewables • Act 236 2.0 stakeholder process/final report • Pending solar legislation • Solar data available/ interactive map • Photovoltaic Mobile Power Unit/State Fire Marshal’s office @SCEnergyOffice

Energy Office Update Transportation/Alternative Fuels • State Parks-Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Paris Mountain State Park (Level 2) – Hunting Island State Park (Level 2) – Sesquicentennial State Park (DC Fast) • Transportation Fuel Action Tool – Tool available online – Assess options – Assistance available • VW Environmental Mitigation Trust - $10M released – First round released – $10M for school, shuttle & transit @SCEnergyOffice

Energy Office Update Financing Programs • ConserFund • ConserFund Plus • Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan • Mini-Grants – Solicitation in July – High-impact demonstration projects – Energy efficiency, renewables, alternative fuels @SCEnergyOffice

Energy Office Update Training Opportunities Solar PV & Thermal Systems Analysis and Design April 29 th , Columbia,10am-2pm, $10 registration • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning • Engineers (ASHRAE) Course To provide the knowledge necessary to economically evaluate, • procure, and monitor the design and installation of solar energy applications Boiler Efficiency Institute’s Boiler Course May 14-15 th , Columbia, $25 registration • To train a range of professionals such as boiler operators, • technicians, energy managers, licensed engineers and registered architects in energy efficiency measures Professional Development Hours (PDHs) issued upon successful • completion @SCEnergyOffice

Energy Office Update Training Opportunities Accredited Certified Energy Manager (ACEM ) Week of October 14-18 th , Columbia • Instructors • Jim Herritage, Energy Auditors, Inc. – Craig Hess, Midlands Tech – Eddie Plowden, Berkeley Electric Cooperative – Lonnie Russell, Abraxas Energy Consulting – New structure • Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Intro to Energy Basics & Math Mechanical Electrical Lighting Exam New pricing structure • Considering ACEM graduate course, based on interest, survey • @SCEnergyOffice

Energy Office Update Staffing Changes • Ben Kessler • Conn Fraser – Rick Campana @SCEnergyOffice

Questions? @SCEnergyOffice