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Ken Smith of Ever-Green Energy and Betsy Engelking of Geronimo Energy will share what they learned through Germany's experience with renewable energy. In recent years, Germany has taken many new steps in its Energiewende campaign to reliably operate on mostly renewable energy by 2050. Having the largest industrial sector in Europe, Germany is simultaneously testing many approaches to reaching this goal while learning valuable lessons, not only for them, but for the rest of the world. Over the past four years, a small bipartisan group of energy leaders and policymakers from Minnesota have ventured to Berlin and the surrounding area to learn about the transformation underway in Germany and share experiences with German energy and climate leaders, policy makers and innovators. The trip this June was particularly interesting as Minnesota Energy continued to dig deeper into the affect the Energiewende is having on the broader energy system, and more specifically the local change that is occurring in communities across Germany.
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German Infrastructure Impacts
Minnesota Energy Thinkers Takeaways from the Regional Economies amp Renewable
Energy Policy Exchange
Betsy Engelking | Geronimo Energy
Ken Smith | Ever-Green Energy
September 11 2014
Pg 2
Pg 3
Pg 4
Community Forum | How Community Actions
and Resources Will Shape our Energy Future
Event Info Thursday October 2nd
Earle Brown Heritage Center Brooklyn Center
Networking Reception 845 ndash 930
Program 930 ndash 1130
Michael Li Senior Policy Advisor
US Department of Energy
Target Audiences
bull MN City Council members
bull City and County staff
bull Neighborhood leaders
bull Utility Public Affairs experts
bull Foundations
Jenny Edwards Program Manager Innovation Exchange
Center for Energy and Environment
Anne Evans Chief Executive Officer
Elevate Energy
Pg 5
Presenting Today
Ken Smith
President and CEO
Ever-Green Energy
Betsy Engelking
Vice President of Development
Geronimo Energy
Pg 6
Regional Economies
amp Renewable Energy Policy
Office of University Economic Development the University of Minnesota
The Honorable Yvonne Prettner Solon MN Lt Governor
Robert P Ambrose Great River Energy
Ellen Anderson JD Office of Governor Mark Dayton
Dr David C Boyd MN PUC Commissioner
Betsy Engelking Geronimo Energy
Patrick Garofalo Minnesota State Rep
Tom Hackbarth Minnesota State Rep
Foung Hawj Minnesota State Senator
Margaret Hodnik AlleteMinnesota Power
Melissa Hortman Minnesota State Rep
Steve Kelley University of Minnesota
Dr Georg Maue German Embassy
David Senjem Minnesota State Senator
Kenneth W Smith District Energy St Paul Inc
Dr Rolf Weberg University of Minnesota Duluth
Betsy Wergin MN PUC Commissioner
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy leverages industry-leading expertise to plan develop own and operate advanced community energy systems that integrate sustainable and
effective technologies
source BMWi
Energiewende Targets
Geronimo Energy The ldquoGeronimordquo Approach
10
Farmer Friendly Philosophy
bull Founded with deep roots in agriculture with understanding amp respect for farming principals
bull Ensure each of our projects benefit the local area for generations to come
bull Look to hire locally in communities we work with
bull Work closely with our landowners and their neighbors
Community-Driven Approach
bull Committed to building projects that can provide opportunities needed to repower rural American communities
bull Establish local offices and maintain interaction with key stakeholders and local governments
bull Keep landowners informed on project status
Geronimos Mission
ldquoWe seek to leave the world we touch in a better place than it was before we touched it environmentally
through the deployment of clean and renewable energy in our communities through economic development
for our employees through personal improvement and pride in what we do and for our shareholders through
profitable operationsrdquo
How has Germany moved so far so fast
bull Situation densely populated country with few indigenous fossil fuels
bull Strong National Energy Policy that sees opportunity not cost of
greenhouse gas reductions
bull Use of communitiessmaller entities to serve as laboratories for new ideas
and applications of efficiency and renewable technologies
bull Targeted supportgoals for industrial customers
bull But lack of planning requires readjustments
11
Germanyrsquos Situation
12
Population 805 million
2013 Energy Consumption
6314 TWH
Nuclear Energy 177
Fossil Energy 569
Renewable Energy 254
bull Indigenous Fuels coal lignite
coal natural gas oil uranium
bull Nuclear phase-out underway
bull Government policy opposes
fracking for natural gas
Strong National Energy Policy
13
Nuclear Phase-out
bull 8 plants permanently closed post-
Fukushima
bull 3 to close 2015-2019
bull 3 more to close in 2021
bull 3 remaining plants will close in 2022
Transition to Renewables via Coal and
Natural Gas
bull Feed-in tariffs to encourage renewables
bull Expanded natural gas-fired CHP
Commitment to keep industrial rates
competitive
bull Export of efficiencyrenewable tech
bull Downside is high residential rates
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Pg 2
Pg 3
Pg 4
Community Forum | How Community Actions
and Resources Will Shape our Energy Future
Event Info Thursday October 2nd
Earle Brown Heritage Center Brooklyn Center
Networking Reception 845 ndash 930
Program 930 ndash 1130
Michael Li Senior Policy Advisor
US Department of Energy
Target Audiences
bull MN City Council members
bull City and County staff
bull Neighborhood leaders
bull Utility Public Affairs experts
bull Foundations
Jenny Edwards Program Manager Innovation Exchange
Center for Energy and Environment
Anne Evans Chief Executive Officer
Elevate Energy
Pg 5
Presenting Today
Ken Smith
President and CEO
Ever-Green Energy
Betsy Engelking
Vice President of Development
Geronimo Energy
Pg 6
Regional Economies
amp Renewable Energy Policy
Office of University Economic Development the University of Minnesota
The Honorable Yvonne Prettner Solon MN Lt Governor
Robert P Ambrose Great River Energy
Ellen Anderson JD Office of Governor Mark Dayton
Dr David C Boyd MN PUC Commissioner
Betsy Engelking Geronimo Energy
Patrick Garofalo Minnesota State Rep
Tom Hackbarth Minnesota State Rep
Foung Hawj Minnesota State Senator
Margaret Hodnik AlleteMinnesota Power
Melissa Hortman Minnesota State Rep
Steve Kelley University of Minnesota
Dr Georg Maue German Embassy
David Senjem Minnesota State Senator
Kenneth W Smith District Energy St Paul Inc
Dr Rolf Weberg University of Minnesota Duluth
Betsy Wergin MN PUC Commissioner
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy leverages industry-leading expertise to plan develop own and operate advanced community energy systems that integrate sustainable and
effective technologies
source BMWi
Energiewende Targets
Geronimo Energy The ldquoGeronimordquo Approach
10
Farmer Friendly Philosophy
bull Founded with deep roots in agriculture with understanding amp respect for farming principals
bull Ensure each of our projects benefit the local area for generations to come
bull Look to hire locally in communities we work with
bull Work closely with our landowners and their neighbors
Community-Driven Approach
bull Committed to building projects that can provide opportunities needed to repower rural American communities
bull Establish local offices and maintain interaction with key stakeholders and local governments
bull Keep landowners informed on project status
Geronimos Mission
ldquoWe seek to leave the world we touch in a better place than it was before we touched it environmentally
through the deployment of clean and renewable energy in our communities through economic development
for our employees through personal improvement and pride in what we do and for our shareholders through
profitable operationsrdquo
How has Germany moved so far so fast
bull Situation densely populated country with few indigenous fossil fuels
bull Strong National Energy Policy that sees opportunity not cost of
greenhouse gas reductions
bull Use of communitiessmaller entities to serve as laboratories for new ideas
and applications of efficiency and renewable technologies
bull Targeted supportgoals for industrial customers
bull But lack of planning requires readjustments
11
Germanyrsquos Situation
12
Population 805 million
2013 Energy Consumption
6314 TWH
Nuclear Energy 177
Fossil Energy 569
Renewable Energy 254
bull Indigenous Fuels coal lignite
coal natural gas oil uranium
bull Nuclear phase-out underway
bull Government policy opposes
fracking for natural gas
Strong National Energy Policy
13
Nuclear Phase-out
bull 8 plants permanently closed post-
Fukushima
bull 3 to close 2015-2019
bull 3 more to close in 2021
bull 3 remaining plants will close in 2022
Transition to Renewables via Coal and
Natural Gas
bull Feed-in tariffs to encourage renewables
bull Expanded natural gas-fired CHP
Commitment to keep industrial rates
competitive
bull Export of efficiencyrenewable tech
bull Downside is high residential rates
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Pg 3
Pg 4
Community Forum | How Community Actions
and Resources Will Shape our Energy Future
Event Info Thursday October 2nd
Earle Brown Heritage Center Brooklyn Center
Networking Reception 845 ndash 930
Program 930 ndash 1130
Michael Li Senior Policy Advisor
US Department of Energy
Target Audiences
bull MN City Council members
bull City and County staff
bull Neighborhood leaders
bull Utility Public Affairs experts
bull Foundations
Jenny Edwards Program Manager Innovation Exchange
Center for Energy and Environment
Anne Evans Chief Executive Officer
Elevate Energy
Pg 5
Presenting Today
Ken Smith
President and CEO
Ever-Green Energy
Betsy Engelking
Vice President of Development
Geronimo Energy
Pg 6
Regional Economies
amp Renewable Energy Policy
Office of University Economic Development the University of Minnesota
The Honorable Yvonne Prettner Solon MN Lt Governor
Robert P Ambrose Great River Energy
Ellen Anderson JD Office of Governor Mark Dayton
Dr David C Boyd MN PUC Commissioner
Betsy Engelking Geronimo Energy
Patrick Garofalo Minnesota State Rep
Tom Hackbarth Minnesota State Rep
Foung Hawj Minnesota State Senator
Margaret Hodnik AlleteMinnesota Power
Melissa Hortman Minnesota State Rep
Steve Kelley University of Minnesota
Dr Georg Maue German Embassy
David Senjem Minnesota State Senator
Kenneth W Smith District Energy St Paul Inc
Dr Rolf Weberg University of Minnesota Duluth
Betsy Wergin MN PUC Commissioner
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy leverages industry-leading expertise to plan develop own and operate advanced community energy systems that integrate sustainable and
effective technologies
source BMWi
Energiewende Targets
Geronimo Energy The ldquoGeronimordquo Approach
10
Farmer Friendly Philosophy
bull Founded with deep roots in agriculture with understanding amp respect for farming principals
bull Ensure each of our projects benefit the local area for generations to come
bull Look to hire locally in communities we work with
bull Work closely with our landowners and their neighbors
Community-Driven Approach
bull Committed to building projects that can provide opportunities needed to repower rural American communities
bull Establish local offices and maintain interaction with key stakeholders and local governments
bull Keep landowners informed on project status
Geronimos Mission
ldquoWe seek to leave the world we touch in a better place than it was before we touched it environmentally
through the deployment of clean and renewable energy in our communities through economic development
for our employees through personal improvement and pride in what we do and for our shareholders through
profitable operationsrdquo
How has Germany moved so far so fast
bull Situation densely populated country with few indigenous fossil fuels
bull Strong National Energy Policy that sees opportunity not cost of
greenhouse gas reductions
bull Use of communitiessmaller entities to serve as laboratories for new ideas
and applications of efficiency and renewable technologies
bull Targeted supportgoals for industrial customers
bull But lack of planning requires readjustments
11
Germanyrsquos Situation
12
Population 805 million
2013 Energy Consumption
6314 TWH
Nuclear Energy 177
Fossil Energy 569
Renewable Energy 254
bull Indigenous Fuels coal lignite
coal natural gas oil uranium
bull Nuclear phase-out underway
bull Government policy opposes
fracking for natural gas
Strong National Energy Policy
13
Nuclear Phase-out
bull 8 plants permanently closed post-
Fukushima
bull 3 to close 2015-2019
bull 3 more to close in 2021
bull 3 remaining plants will close in 2022
Transition to Renewables via Coal and
Natural Gas
bull Feed-in tariffs to encourage renewables
bull Expanded natural gas-fired CHP
Commitment to keep industrial rates
competitive
bull Export of efficiencyrenewable tech
bull Downside is high residential rates
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Pg 4
Community Forum | How Community Actions
and Resources Will Shape our Energy Future
Event Info Thursday October 2nd
Earle Brown Heritage Center Brooklyn Center
Networking Reception 845 ndash 930
Program 930 ndash 1130
Michael Li Senior Policy Advisor
US Department of Energy
Target Audiences
bull MN City Council members
bull City and County staff
bull Neighborhood leaders
bull Utility Public Affairs experts
bull Foundations
Jenny Edwards Program Manager Innovation Exchange
Center for Energy and Environment
Anne Evans Chief Executive Officer
Elevate Energy
Pg 5
Presenting Today
Ken Smith
President and CEO
Ever-Green Energy
Betsy Engelking
Vice President of Development
Geronimo Energy
Pg 6
Regional Economies
amp Renewable Energy Policy
Office of University Economic Development the University of Minnesota
The Honorable Yvonne Prettner Solon MN Lt Governor
Robert P Ambrose Great River Energy
Ellen Anderson JD Office of Governor Mark Dayton
Dr David C Boyd MN PUC Commissioner
Betsy Engelking Geronimo Energy
Patrick Garofalo Minnesota State Rep
Tom Hackbarth Minnesota State Rep
Foung Hawj Minnesota State Senator
Margaret Hodnik AlleteMinnesota Power
Melissa Hortman Minnesota State Rep
Steve Kelley University of Minnesota
Dr Georg Maue German Embassy
David Senjem Minnesota State Senator
Kenneth W Smith District Energy St Paul Inc
Dr Rolf Weberg University of Minnesota Duluth
Betsy Wergin MN PUC Commissioner
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy leverages industry-leading expertise to plan develop own and operate advanced community energy systems that integrate sustainable and
effective technologies
source BMWi
Energiewende Targets
Geronimo Energy The ldquoGeronimordquo Approach
10
Farmer Friendly Philosophy
bull Founded with deep roots in agriculture with understanding amp respect for farming principals
bull Ensure each of our projects benefit the local area for generations to come
bull Look to hire locally in communities we work with
bull Work closely with our landowners and their neighbors
Community-Driven Approach
bull Committed to building projects that can provide opportunities needed to repower rural American communities
bull Establish local offices and maintain interaction with key stakeholders and local governments
bull Keep landowners informed on project status
Geronimos Mission
ldquoWe seek to leave the world we touch in a better place than it was before we touched it environmentally
through the deployment of clean and renewable energy in our communities through economic development
for our employees through personal improvement and pride in what we do and for our shareholders through
profitable operationsrdquo
How has Germany moved so far so fast
bull Situation densely populated country with few indigenous fossil fuels
bull Strong National Energy Policy that sees opportunity not cost of
greenhouse gas reductions
bull Use of communitiessmaller entities to serve as laboratories for new ideas
and applications of efficiency and renewable technologies
bull Targeted supportgoals for industrial customers
bull But lack of planning requires readjustments
11
Germanyrsquos Situation
12
Population 805 million
2013 Energy Consumption
6314 TWH
Nuclear Energy 177
Fossil Energy 569
Renewable Energy 254
bull Indigenous Fuels coal lignite
coal natural gas oil uranium
bull Nuclear phase-out underway
bull Government policy opposes
fracking for natural gas
Strong National Energy Policy
13
Nuclear Phase-out
bull 8 plants permanently closed post-
Fukushima
bull 3 to close 2015-2019
bull 3 more to close in 2021
bull 3 remaining plants will close in 2022
Transition to Renewables via Coal and
Natural Gas
bull Feed-in tariffs to encourage renewables
bull Expanded natural gas-fired CHP
Commitment to keep industrial rates
competitive
bull Export of efficiencyrenewable tech
bull Downside is high residential rates
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Pg 5
Presenting Today
Ken Smith
President and CEO
Ever-Green Energy
Betsy Engelking
Vice President of Development
Geronimo Energy
Pg 6
Regional Economies
amp Renewable Energy Policy
Office of University Economic Development the University of Minnesota
The Honorable Yvonne Prettner Solon MN Lt Governor
Robert P Ambrose Great River Energy
Ellen Anderson JD Office of Governor Mark Dayton
Dr David C Boyd MN PUC Commissioner
Betsy Engelking Geronimo Energy
Patrick Garofalo Minnesota State Rep
Tom Hackbarth Minnesota State Rep
Foung Hawj Minnesota State Senator
Margaret Hodnik AlleteMinnesota Power
Melissa Hortman Minnesota State Rep
Steve Kelley University of Minnesota
Dr Georg Maue German Embassy
David Senjem Minnesota State Senator
Kenneth W Smith District Energy St Paul Inc
Dr Rolf Weberg University of Minnesota Duluth
Betsy Wergin MN PUC Commissioner
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy leverages industry-leading expertise to plan develop own and operate advanced community energy systems that integrate sustainable and
effective technologies
source BMWi
Energiewende Targets
Geronimo Energy The ldquoGeronimordquo Approach
10
Farmer Friendly Philosophy
bull Founded with deep roots in agriculture with understanding amp respect for farming principals
bull Ensure each of our projects benefit the local area for generations to come
bull Look to hire locally in communities we work with
bull Work closely with our landowners and their neighbors
Community-Driven Approach
bull Committed to building projects that can provide opportunities needed to repower rural American communities
bull Establish local offices and maintain interaction with key stakeholders and local governments
bull Keep landowners informed on project status
Geronimos Mission
ldquoWe seek to leave the world we touch in a better place than it was before we touched it environmentally
through the deployment of clean and renewable energy in our communities through economic development
for our employees through personal improvement and pride in what we do and for our shareholders through
profitable operationsrdquo
How has Germany moved so far so fast
bull Situation densely populated country with few indigenous fossil fuels
bull Strong National Energy Policy that sees opportunity not cost of
greenhouse gas reductions
bull Use of communitiessmaller entities to serve as laboratories for new ideas
and applications of efficiency and renewable technologies
bull Targeted supportgoals for industrial customers
bull But lack of planning requires readjustments
11
Germanyrsquos Situation
12
Population 805 million
2013 Energy Consumption
6314 TWH
Nuclear Energy 177
Fossil Energy 569
Renewable Energy 254
bull Indigenous Fuels coal lignite
coal natural gas oil uranium
bull Nuclear phase-out underway
bull Government policy opposes
fracking for natural gas
Strong National Energy Policy
13
Nuclear Phase-out
bull 8 plants permanently closed post-
Fukushima
bull 3 to close 2015-2019
bull 3 more to close in 2021
bull 3 remaining plants will close in 2022
Transition to Renewables via Coal and
Natural Gas
bull Feed-in tariffs to encourage renewables
bull Expanded natural gas-fired CHP
Commitment to keep industrial rates
competitive
bull Export of efficiencyrenewable tech
bull Downside is high residential rates
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Pg 6
Regional Economies
amp Renewable Energy Policy
Office of University Economic Development the University of Minnesota
The Honorable Yvonne Prettner Solon MN Lt Governor
Robert P Ambrose Great River Energy
Ellen Anderson JD Office of Governor Mark Dayton
Dr David C Boyd MN PUC Commissioner
Betsy Engelking Geronimo Energy
Patrick Garofalo Minnesota State Rep
Tom Hackbarth Minnesota State Rep
Foung Hawj Minnesota State Senator
Margaret Hodnik AlleteMinnesota Power
Melissa Hortman Minnesota State Rep
Steve Kelley University of Minnesota
Dr Georg Maue German Embassy
David Senjem Minnesota State Senator
Kenneth W Smith District Energy St Paul Inc
Dr Rolf Weberg University of Minnesota Duluth
Betsy Wergin MN PUC Commissioner
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy leverages industry-leading expertise to plan develop own and operate advanced community energy systems that integrate sustainable and
effective technologies
source BMWi
Energiewende Targets
Geronimo Energy The ldquoGeronimordquo Approach
10
Farmer Friendly Philosophy
bull Founded with deep roots in agriculture with understanding amp respect for farming principals
bull Ensure each of our projects benefit the local area for generations to come
bull Look to hire locally in communities we work with
bull Work closely with our landowners and their neighbors
Community-Driven Approach
bull Committed to building projects that can provide opportunities needed to repower rural American communities
bull Establish local offices and maintain interaction with key stakeholders and local governments
bull Keep landowners informed on project status
Geronimos Mission
ldquoWe seek to leave the world we touch in a better place than it was before we touched it environmentally
through the deployment of clean and renewable energy in our communities through economic development
for our employees through personal improvement and pride in what we do and for our shareholders through
profitable operationsrdquo
How has Germany moved so far so fast
bull Situation densely populated country with few indigenous fossil fuels
bull Strong National Energy Policy that sees opportunity not cost of
greenhouse gas reductions
bull Use of communitiessmaller entities to serve as laboratories for new ideas
and applications of efficiency and renewable technologies
bull Targeted supportgoals for industrial customers
bull But lack of planning requires readjustments
11
Germanyrsquos Situation
12
Population 805 million
2013 Energy Consumption
6314 TWH
Nuclear Energy 177
Fossil Energy 569
Renewable Energy 254
bull Indigenous Fuels coal lignite
coal natural gas oil uranium
bull Nuclear phase-out underway
bull Government policy opposes
fracking for natural gas
Strong National Energy Policy
13
Nuclear Phase-out
bull 8 plants permanently closed post-
Fukushima
bull 3 to close 2015-2019
bull 3 more to close in 2021
bull 3 remaining plants will close in 2022
Transition to Renewables via Coal and
Natural Gas
bull Feed-in tariffs to encourage renewables
bull Expanded natural gas-fired CHP
Commitment to keep industrial rates
competitive
bull Export of efficiencyrenewable tech
bull Downside is high residential rates
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy leverages industry-leading expertise to plan develop own and operate advanced community energy systems that integrate sustainable and
effective technologies
source BMWi
Energiewende Targets
Geronimo Energy The ldquoGeronimordquo Approach
10
Farmer Friendly Philosophy
bull Founded with deep roots in agriculture with understanding amp respect for farming principals
bull Ensure each of our projects benefit the local area for generations to come
bull Look to hire locally in communities we work with
bull Work closely with our landowners and their neighbors
Community-Driven Approach
bull Committed to building projects that can provide opportunities needed to repower rural American communities
bull Establish local offices and maintain interaction with key stakeholders and local governments
bull Keep landowners informed on project status
Geronimos Mission
ldquoWe seek to leave the world we touch in a better place than it was before we touched it environmentally
through the deployment of clean and renewable energy in our communities through economic development
for our employees through personal improvement and pride in what we do and for our shareholders through
profitable operationsrdquo
How has Germany moved so far so fast
bull Situation densely populated country with few indigenous fossil fuels
bull Strong National Energy Policy that sees opportunity not cost of
greenhouse gas reductions
bull Use of communitiessmaller entities to serve as laboratories for new ideas
and applications of efficiency and renewable technologies
bull Targeted supportgoals for industrial customers
bull But lack of planning requires readjustments
11
Germanyrsquos Situation
12
Population 805 million
2013 Energy Consumption
6314 TWH
Nuclear Energy 177
Fossil Energy 569
Renewable Energy 254
bull Indigenous Fuels coal lignite
coal natural gas oil uranium
bull Nuclear phase-out underway
bull Government policy opposes
fracking for natural gas
Strong National Energy Policy
13
Nuclear Phase-out
bull 8 plants permanently closed post-
Fukushima
bull 3 to close 2015-2019
bull 3 more to close in 2021
bull 3 remaining plants will close in 2022
Transition to Renewables via Coal and
Natural Gas
bull Feed-in tariffs to encourage renewables
bull Expanded natural gas-fired CHP
Commitment to keep industrial rates
competitive
bull Export of efficiencyrenewable tech
bull Downside is high residential rates
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
source BMWi
Energiewende Targets
Geronimo Energy The ldquoGeronimordquo Approach
10
Farmer Friendly Philosophy
bull Founded with deep roots in agriculture with understanding amp respect for farming principals
bull Ensure each of our projects benefit the local area for generations to come
bull Look to hire locally in communities we work with
bull Work closely with our landowners and their neighbors
Community-Driven Approach
bull Committed to building projects that can provide opportunities needed to repower rural American communities
bull Establish local offices and maintain interaction with key stakeholders and local governments
bull Keep landowners informed on project status
Geronimos Mission
ldquoWe seek to leave the world we touch in a better place than it was before we touched it environmentally
through the deployment of clean and renewable energy in our communities through economic development
for our employees through personal improvement and pride in what we do and for our shareholders through
profitable operationsrdquo
How has Germany moved so far so fast
bull Situation densely populated country with few indigenous fossil fuels
bull Strong National Energy Policy that sees opportunity not cost of
greenhouse gas reductions
bull Use of communitiessmaller entities to serve as laboratories for new ideas
and applications of efficiency and renewable technologies
bull Targeted supportgoals for industrial customers
bull But lack of planning requires readjustments
11
Germanyrsquos Situation
12
Population 805 million
2013 Energy Consumption
6314 TWH
Nuclear Energy 177
Fossil Energy 569
Renewable Energy 254
bull Indigenous Fuels coal lignite
coal natural gas oil uranium
bull Nuclear phase-out underway
bull Government policy opposes
fracking for natural gas
Strong National Energy Policy
13
Nuclear Phase-out
bull 8 plants permanently closed post-
Fukushima
bull 3 to close 2015-2019
bull 3 more to close in 2021
bull 3 remaining plants will close in 2022
Transition to Renewables via Coal and
Natural Gas
bull Feed-in tariffs to encourage renewables
bull Expanded natural gas-fired CHP
Commitment to keep industrial rates
competitive
bull Export of efficiencyrenewable tech
bull Downside is high residential rates
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Geronimo Energy The ldquoGeronimordquo Approach
10
Farmer Friendly Philosophy
bull Founded with deep roots in agriculture with understanding amp respect for farming principals
bull Ensure each of our projects benefit the local area for generations to come
bull Look to hire locally in communities we work with
bull Work closely with our landowners and their neighbors
Community-Driven Approach
bull Committed to building projects that can provide opportunities needed to repower rural American communities
bull Establish local offices and maintain interaction with key stakeholders and local governments
bull Keep landowners informed on project status
Geronimos Mission
ldquoWe seek to leave the world we touch in a better place than it was before we touched it environmentally
through the deployment of clean and renewable energy in our communities through economic development
for our employees through personal improvement and pride in what we do and for our shareholders through
profitable operationsrdquo
How has Germany moved so far so fast
bull Situation densely populated country with few indigenous fossil fuels
bull Strong National Energy Policy that sees opportunity not cost of
greenhouse gas reductions
bull Use of communitiessmaller entities to serve as laboratories for new ideas
and applications of efficiency and renewable technologies
bull Targeted supportgoals for industrial customers
bull But lack of planning requires readjustments
11
Germanyrsquos Situation
12
Population 805 million
2013 Energy Consumption
6314 TWH
Nuclear Energy 177
Fossil Energy 569
Renewable Energy 254
bull Indigenous Fuels coal lignite
coal natural gas oil uranium
bull Nuclear phase-out underway
bull Government policy opposes
fracking for natural gas
Strong National Energy Policy
13
Nuclear Phase-out
bull 8 plants permanently closed post-
Fukushima
bull 3 to close 2015-2019
bull 3 more to close in 2021
bull 3 remaining plants will close in 2022
Transition to Renewables via Coal and
Natural Gas
bull Feed-in tariffs to encourage renewables
bull Expanded natural gas-fired CHP
Commitment to keep industrial rates
competitive
bull Export of efficiencyrenewable tech
bull Downside is high residential rates
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
How has Germany moved so far so fast
bull Situation densely populated country with few indigenous fossil fuels
bull Strong National Energy Policy that sees opportunity not cost of
greenhouse gas reductions
bull Use of communitiessmaller entities to serve as laboratories for new ideas
and applications of efficiency and renewable technologies
bull Targeted supportgoals for industrial customers
bull But lack of planning requires readjustments
11
Germanyrsquos Situation
12
Population 805 million
2013 Energy Consumption
6314 TWH
Nuclear Energy 177
Fossil Energy 569
Renewable Energy 254
bull Indigenous Fuels coal lignite
coal natural gas oil uranium
bull Nuclear phase-out underway
bull Government policy opposes
fracking for natural gas
Strong National Energy Policy
13
Nuclear Phase-out
bull 8 plants permanently closed post-
Fukushima
bull 3 to close 2015-2019
bull 3 more to close in 2021
bull 3 remaining plants will close in 2022
Transition to Renewables via Coal and
Natural Gas
bull Feed-in tariffs to encourage renewables
bull Expanded natural gas-fired CHP
Commitment to keep industrial rates
competitive
bull Export of efficiencyrenewable tech
bull Downside is high residential rates
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Germanyrsquos Situation
12
Population 805 million
2013 Energy Consumption
6314 TWH
Nuclear Energy 177
Fossil Energy 569
Renewable Energy 254
bull Indigenous Fuels coal lignite
coal natural gas oil uranium
bull Nuclear phase-out underway
bull Government policy opposes
fracking for natural gas
Strong National Energy Policy
13
Nuclear Phase-out
bull 8 plants permanently closed post-
Fukushima
bull 3 to close 2015-2019
bull 3 more to close in 2021
bull 3 remaining plants will close in 2022
Transition to Renewables via Coal and
Natural Gas
bull Feed-in tariffs to encourage renewables
bull Expanded natural gas-fired CHP
Commitment to keep industrial rates
competitive
bull Export of efficiencyrenewable tech
bull Downside is high residential rates
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Strong National Energy Policy
13
Nuclear Phase-out
bull 8 plants permanently closed post-
Fukushima
bull 3 to close 2015-2019
bull 3 more to close in 2021
bull 3 remaining plants will close in 2022
Transition to Renewables via Coal and
Natural Gas
bull Feed-in tariffs to encourage renewables
bull Expanded natural gas-fired CHP
Commitment to keep industrial rates
competitive
bull Export of efficiencyrenewable tech
bull Downside is high residential rates
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Using Communities as ldquoenergy laboratoriesrdquo
14
bull Grants and Incentives to permit
local innovation
bull Applied across all sectors ndash
residential commercial and
industrial
bull Experimental Technologies
solar panels as building
materials micro CHP units
mixed-use energy parks
Saerbeck Energy Park
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Lessons learned a bumpy ride
bull Germany is transitioning in the face of already deregulated power
markets
ndash Few Options to encourage renewables
ndash Feed-in tariffs had design flaws and failed to incorporate flexibility
measures as prices dropped
ndash Rapidly increasing residential prices may test nationrsquos resolve
15
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Mid-Course Corrections will improve Transition
bull Feed-in Tariff adjustment mechanisms
bull Use of ldquosmart invertersrdquo to improve power quality
bull Better planning for transmission expansion
bull Still need to consider the use of capacity markets to ensure adequate
supply
16
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Our opportunities are as good (or better)
17
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Communities Explored
bull Berlin
bull Hamburg
bull Dusseldorf
bull Bottrop - Innovation City
bull Henningsdorf
bull Saerbeck
bull Feldheim
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Saerbeck
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Integration is Key to Achieving Targets
bull Widespread Integration of Power Generation and DHThermal Grids
ndash Increase power generation and overall energy system efficiency (CHP recovery and reuse of residual heat)
ndash Expand renewable energy usage for buildingprocess heating (biomass biogas solar thermal renewable power to heat)
ndash Increase electric grid flexibility and reliability using distributed generation together with thermal storage
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Lessons from Germany
bull Holistic systems approach to energy
Actions to increase demand and supply side efficiency
bull Policies are being tweaked to achieve desired outcomes
bull Engagement of communities large to small
bull Competition is used to encourage creativity
Successes adds to the narrative
bull Variety of funding mechanisms use to lower cost of capital or incentivize investment
bull Achieving the Energiewende locally frequently takes a villagehellipbut it always requires leadership
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
ever-greenenergycom Ever-Green Energy
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Ken Smith | kensmithdistrictenergycom
Betsy Engelking | betsygeronimoenergycom
Megan Hoye | mhoyemnceeorg
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Question amp Answer
Webinar Link
httpwwwmnceeorgInnovation-ExchangeResource-Center
Pg 30
Pg 30
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