G.E.T. Smart - Smart Renewables: Dept. of Commerce Policy Presentation
1. Renewables - key to our energy future - policy framework to make it happen Tony Usibelli Assistant Director Washington State Department of Commerce Tony.usibelli@Commerce.wa.gov
8. Build on strengths Be good stewards of the Columbia River Institutionalize efficiency through building codes Capture untapped efficiency through Market transformation Incentives investments Diversify energy production Localize energy production
9. A Future Path Today 11 million people in the NW World’s largest hydrosystem Fossil fuel transportation Two-third imported energy Car based Plenty of inefficiency Centralized generation Tomorrow 20 + million Integrated system Clean fuel Locally produced energy Transit and eff. vehicles Zero energy buildings Distributed 4
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11. Increase competitiveness by fosteringa clean energy economy and jobs through business and workforce development
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13. Smart Grid – The nexus of transmission and distribution expertise and the software industry
14. Green Building – Adopting sustainability to meet consumer demand
15. Energy Efficiency – Reducing energy consumption by living and working smarterSector Focus:
40. Encourage Industry Associations "Helping Puget Sound manufacturers succeed through innovation, supply chain positioning and business development” The value of a CAMPS membership lies in the power associated with being part of a network of manufacturers, supply chain partners, business advisors, and strategic partners, all working together.