OMPA outlet, 01/2013, v.29 no.1

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General Manager’s Report -
Charles D. Lamb Generating Plant
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Board Report -
December 13, 2012
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From the Board Chair -
OMPA And Character First!
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Legislative Update:
Preparing For The Upcoming Legislative Session
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Lineman’s Corner -
Mapping
JANUARY 2013
VOL. 29 NO. 1
In 2011, we saw the program became more widely accepted. Because end-use customers had budget dollars to work with, there were 10 projects completed in 2011 for a load reduction of 1,200kW. This resulted in $188,429 in rebate checks being paid to customers or an average of $157/kW. This is a bargain as compared to the cost of construction of a new power plant at over $1,000/kW.
As we look at 2012, there have been 36 projects completed so far providing an estimated load reduction of 1,526kW and $251,767 in rebates paid for an average of $165/kW. There are still projects pending in 2012 and more are planned for 2013. Since the program first started, DEEP has reduced demand by 2,838kW and has paid $460,406 in rebates. (numbers as of December 6, 2012)
My personal goal for 2013 is to exceed 2012’s amount of load reduction. This could be a challenge as the federal standard for lighting has moved to a minimum of T-8 lamps. (On December 12, the Energy Services Committee approved continuing DEEP rebates for T-12 retrofits for two years, along with the federal government extension of the T-8s, but the replacements have to be 800-series or better. The OMPA Board on December 13 approved DEEP lighting standards until 2014.) There also is not an easily administered standard for HVAC units in large commercial sizes of 7.5 tons and up.
In addition, I am planning to pursue more direct speaking engagements with our member cities to inform and to remind businesses about the opportunities available through DEEP so that they can undertake budget planning and project evaluations. I can speak at key account breakfasts, chamber of commerce meetings and civic groups to explain how the cities want to help their end-use customers and how OMPA provides services they could use to become
more energy efficient and reduce peak demand.
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Altus, Blackwell, Comanche, Copan, Duncan, Edmond, Eldorado, Fairview, Frederick, Geary, Goltry, Granite, Hominy, Kingfisher, Laverne, Lexington, Mangum, Manitou, Marlow, Newkirk, Okeene, Olustee, Orlando, Pawhuska, Perry, Ponca City, Pond Creek, Prague, Purcell, Ryan, Spiro, Tecumseh, Tonkawa, Walters, Watonga, Waynoka, Wetumka, Wynnewood, Yale
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DEEP promotes energy efficiency, while reducing costs
SPP Order 1000 Compliance Filing… See page 11.
by Tom Willis Member Services Energy Engineer
The Demand and Energy Efficiency Program (DEEP) is becoming more known and accepted throughout OMPA’s 39 member cities since it started three years ago. I appreciate the efforts of those in our member cities in promoting this program to not only their key account customers that consume the largest amount of power, but to other customers who also might benefit from this program. DEEP helps existing customers in the cities to stay in business and be competitive in their particular marketplace with their products and services by lowering their electric costs.
Through this program, cities and their qualified customers receive assistance with their efforts to reduce their electric service energy demands and costs. The reduction of these demands helps keep energy rates as low as possible for our member cities and delays the need to add additional generation capacity to the OMPA system. The range of project types include replacing motors with NEMA Premium Motors, inefficient lighting with new fluorescent or LED technology lights, improvements in cooling and heating with ground source heat pumps or high-efficiency chillers or replacing old food service equipment. A variety of customers have qualified to receive funds from this program, including large industries, small businesses, schools, and churches.
DEEP provides rebate awards to cities and their customers who implement energy-saving measures that reduce their summer peak electric demands. Projects are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and funds available for an individual project are determined through submission of detailed project plans.
When DEEP started initially in 2010, four projects were completed for a reduction of 112kW demand. The program paid rebate checks in the amount of $20,210 or about $180/kW.
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