Local Government Commission SoCalGas Emerging Technologies Program Southern California Gas Company November 18, 2014
SoCalGas Emerging Technologies (ET) Program» Creates a pipeline of new Energy Efficiency (EE) measures through technology push and market pull.» Drivers: CPUC EE Program Decision California Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan AB 32 Greenhouse Gas Reduction» Focus is on advanced natural gas end-use technologies» Annual Budget approximately $1.2MM» Partnering with the newly formed LADWP ET Programs 2
Definition of Emerging Technologies» Commercialized products or equipment» Innovative products of efficiency measures» Products in early adaptation stage; under utilized» New applications» New system and holistic approach 3
The EE Supply-Demand Chain» R&D ET EE C&S» ET ~ Consumer report services» Commercialized end use products» State CEC PIER Research» SCG RD&D» Other Research Org.: GRI/EPRI etc.» Innovators, Entrepreneurs» Manufacturers» Scan in AHR Expos & Tech Shows» ET is the pipeline for the EE rebate incentive measures» Codes & Standards 4
SoCalGas Challenges» SoCalGas is the only gas-only CA IOU» Largest gas savings target, but smallest ET budget PG&E SCG 2013 Gas target (MMTherms/yr) 2013-2014 Total ET budget ($MM) 21.0 24.1 11.9 2.5» Forecasted lower gas prices mean longer payback times for measures» Limited number of end-uses in core markets 5
How Do We Work ET is working on ~ 40 current/planned projects: Technology Development Support Market & behavioral studies Regulatory support Business incubation support (i.e. TRIO) Technology Assessment Support Lab & field testing Customer usability testing Integrated measures testing Work paper collaboration Technology Implementation Support Scaled field installations Demonstration showcases 3 rd party solicitations (i.e. TRIP) Outreach & tools Market transformation: target underused measures in high-consuming end-uses» Shifting from single widget -based focus to holistic approach Integrated technology testing and demonstration showcasing 6
What Can We Do with Gov. Agencies» Demonstration & Showcase -Integrated Solutions Near ZNE buildings; exceeding T24 & LEED standards Collaboration with electric utilities Advanced water heating technologies Advanced space heating technologies Renewable solar thermal technologies Advanced combined heat & power (CHP) using natural gas Control technologies and behavioral strategies Design Review; Master Planning Advisement Working with builders in the area System approach deep retrofit for local government buildings Collaboration with Local Government Programs Referral to NGV refill stations 7
Integrated Technology Testing/Showcasing: Example Near-Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Projects 1 LINC Village at Beechwood: Deep retrofit, coordination w/cec PIER, EPRI, LINC, SCE, & City of Lancaster 2 HOA Community Center, the Resort, Playa Vista Micro-CHP, solar PV, high-e pool water heaters, liquid pool cover, green roof, passive ventilation, etc.; master planning 8
Integrated Technology Testing/Showcasing: Example Near-Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Projects 3 Working with A Builder KB Home - Dawn Creek, Lancaster Integrated tankless water heater, hydronic space heating, drain heat recovery, and natural gas vehicle refill pump, etc. 9
Other SoCalGas ET Partnerships» LADWP Emerging Technologies Program A $800,000 charter, reimbursable Joint project development Playa Vista Community Center 2 Energy Use Dashboard Potential NEST thermostat home tests» (Hot) Water & Gas Messaging Study Potential Partner Glendale W&P Using IT-based analytics & advanced meters billing data to induce hot water behavioral savings via messaging» Smart Gas Home Showcase Found test homes with City of Downey 10
Q & A QUESTIONS? Contacts: Abdullah Ahmed, ETP Manager 213-244-5308 aahmed1@semprautilities.com Aline Dew, Project Manager 213-244-5249 adew@semprautilities.com Joe Shiau, Project Manager 213-244-4130 Jshiau@semprautilities.com
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Sample EE Measures Deliverables by the ET Program 1 of 2 Year Technology Market End Use Annual Annual Estimated Gas Savings Elec Savings of Segment Savings Savings Number of Potential Potential Delivery Th/yr/Unit kwh/yr/unit Customers MTh/yr GWh/yr 2013 i-o-stat, thermostat retrofit to extend fan run time Single Family residential Space Heating & Cooling 12 336 1,802,469 22,260 606 2013 Energx VFD for water heating pump single service loop Multifamily residential Central Water Heating 1,303 261 20,000 26,060 5 2013 Hybrid Condensing Tank-less Water Heater Single Family residential Water Heating 44 0 720,988 31,572 2014 Low Oil Energy Star Fryer Commercial Kitchens Cooking 645 0 23,100 14,893 2014 ShowerMinder shower head control Health Clubs Water Heating 193 0 500 1,933 2014 AQ3 Dishwasher Drain Hot Water Recovery Commercial Kitchens Dishwashing; Water Heating 723-408 9,900 7,155 (4) 13
Sample EE Measures Deliverables by Emerging Tech Program 2 of 2 Year Technology Market End Use Annual Annual Estimated Gas Savings Elec Savings of Segment Savings Savings Number of Potential Potential Delivery Th/yr/Unit kwh/yr/unit Customers MTh/yr GWh/yr 2015 M2G Space Heating Boiler Controller Commercial Buildings Space Heating 159 0 6,179 984 2015 H2AC Air Conditioner Heat Recovery Commercial Kitchens Water Heating & Space Cooling 323 5,371 8,250 2,666 44 2015 2015 Combo System with hydronic space heating by tankless water heater Combo System with hydronic space heating by tankless water heater Single Family residential - New Construction Space & Water Heating 60 0 3,750 224 Single Family Space & Water residential - Retrofit Heating 80 0 720,988 57,391 Total 107,748 652 14
Scaled Field Installations: Objectives 1 Test measures in actual conditions with real end-users 2 Reveal subtleties / unexpected interactions 3 Customer feedback 15
» Two Projects Scaled Field Installations: Example Projects Thermostats Residential SF homes SoCalGas test of Nest Thermostat in 500 homes Advanced thermostat home tests, an Inter utility collaboration through Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Both scheduled for completion in 2015 16
Scaled Field Installations: Example Projects: Hydronic Space Heating» Tankless water heaters for DHW+space heating (hydronic fan coils) 30 SFRs Exploits new improvements in combo DHW+space heating systems 30% savings predicted by modeling Collaboration with the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) using experienced contractors from Energy Upgrade California (EUCA) Report scheduled 2015 17
Market Transformation» Strategies Target highest consuming customer types Aid penetration by evaluating market constraints and customer experience» ENERGY STAR fryers Appliance type most commonly used by the highest gas consuming customer type 17 commercial kitchens Several restaurant owners already convinced to buy additional units Report scheduled 2015 Slapfish national account adopted the fryer standard in all restaurants, due to our effort.» Other projects High-efficiency wall furnace for MFR Pre-rinse spray valve for commercial kitchens On-demand stovetop for commercial kitchens 18
Integrated Technology Testing/Showcasing: Near ZNE + Connectivity & Behavioral Project:» Smart Gas Home Home Area Network (HAN) & Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) applications HAN-enabled mini gas monitoring sensors Fuel cell or microturbine Smart appliances Solar thermal / PV Lighting Advanced building envelope Existing home 19