Conservation / Renewable Energy Plans

In today’s dynamic electric utility business, more and more focus and emphasis is being placed on energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy issues. New and proposed Federal and State policies and incentives, improving technology and increased consumer awareness are all driving these issues forward.

• What should Cooperatives and MOUs do in terms of conservation, energy efficiency and renewables?
• How do these issues relate and integrate with “smart grid” issues?
• What strategic factors and options should utilities consider?
• What criteria should utilities use to evaluate conservation, energy efficiency and renewable options?

Schneider Engineering, Ltd. (SE) works with Clients to answer these questions, and help our Clients develop and implement successful strategies to address these challenging issues. Our experience in conservation, energy efficiency and renewable (C/RE) programs / projects, along with our significant planning experience and solid understanding of our Clients business environment, uniquely positions SE to provide the planning that will result in positive solutions. The product—a C/RE Strategic Plan will give utilities a blueprint for moving forward with C/RE programs and projects in a planned, rational and economically feasible manner. The planning process includes information gathering and review of the following:

• Local, state and federal requirements
• Funding sources and tax credits
• Analysis / comparison of all types of potential (locally offered) programs
• Incentives and pricing considerations
• Educational programs and projects
• Information / communication initiatives (web, other media)
• Local / regional programs and projects
• Local / regional partnerships and / or affiliations

By directly considering C/RE issues, utilities can determine the best course of action for their respective utility, and their customers. A C/RE Strategic Plan provides consumers, utility managers and area stakeholders with a common vision and a road-map for conservation, energy efficiency and renewable programs, projects and policies.