[OKC] FW: [ok-sus] Support for energy efficiency and conservation

[Shauna Struby]

>From the Oklahoma Sustainability Network . an initiative you may be
interested in supporting . thanks for your consideration.



To the OSN:

 

As many of you know, since 2007 the OSN Board has been working
collaboratively with numerous stakeholders to draft rules on energy
efficiency for Oklahoma's electric utilities.  On next Wednesday, the 15th
of October, the new rules will be in front of the Corporation Commissioners
for a decision. Oklahoma's good economy and growing population means we're
using more and more electricity every year, but unfortunately we're
currently ranked 43rd out of 50 states on efforts to improve our energy
efficiency.  Our utilities haven't kept up with the successful efficiency
efforts in other states, and they resist significant goals for energy
efficiency here in Oklahoma.  And despite the enormous costs, the state's
utilities continue to ask ratepayers to pay for new power plants. 

 

There is a less expensive and better strategy - use our energy more
intelligently by improving the efficiency of our homes and businesses (also
known as demand-side management or "DSM").  For example, incentives can be
created for the purchase of Energy Star appliances and the installation of
higher efficiency lighting and industrial equipment.  Saving energy in this
fashion has been proven to be much cheaper than building and operating new
power plants. 

 

A just-completed study found that cost-effective energy efficiency programs
could reduce Oklahoma's electricity consumption by hundreds of Megawatts
over the next ten years. 

 

The attached position statement has been adopted by OSN's Board of
Directors.  It reflects our work with the Corporation Commission since 2007,
and it asks for energy efficiency programs that are cost-effective and based
on achievable "best practices."  If the Commission adopts these recommended
policies, Oklahoma will benefit from lower utility costs, new jobs and
business opportunities, improved air quality, and reduced water consumption.
Please take a moment to read it.  Then, please take another moment to
communicate to the OCC and state policy-makers that Oklahoma needs an
ambitious state commitment to energy efficiency.  Your voice needs to be
heard before - or during - the OCC's October 15 public hearing on proposed
new energy efficiency rules.

 

 

OCC Mailing Address:

Attn: Court Clerk's Office
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
P.O. Box 52000
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2000 

> Subject:  Cause # RM 200700007 <

 


E-mail addresses: 
Commissioner Jeff Cloud:  J.Cloud at occemail.com
Commissioner Bob Anthony:  B.Anthony at occemail.com
Commissioner Jim Roth:  J.Roth at occemail.com
> Subject: Cause # RM 200700007 <

 

 

Hearing time and location: (public comment welcome)

En Banc Hearing
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
9:30 am
Room 301, Jim Thorpe Building
Oklahoma City

 

 

- Montelle Clark

OSN Board Member

 


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