Date: 04/12/2006
Final
Biomass Base Heating
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON -- SELECT -- STRATEGIC RENEWABLE ENERGY
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01:42 PM -- Biomass Base Heating
Dan McClendon, General Manager, Delta-Montrose Electric Association, described Delta-Montrose Electric Association's customer base and introduced Mr. Bony.
01:45 PM
Paul Bony, Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA), described the importance of energy efficiency and identified energy saving methods. He also described incentives offered by DMEA for its customers to install energy saving technologies such as compact fluorescent lighting and geothermal heat pumps. Geothermal heat pumps use the relatively constant temperature of the earth as a heat source and sink to cool a home. Mr. Bony proposed state policies to increase energy efficiency such as mandating that new public buildings be energy efficient and amending building codes to encourage energy efficient buildings.
01:58 PM
Paul Aldretti, International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology (ICAST), identified sustainable energy projects in Colorado sponsored by his organization (Attachment A). ICAST helps local communities select appropriate energy technologies that address local needs, provide economic opportunity, and protect the environment. He explained that these project were selected based on their "triple bottom line" of economic benefits, impact on resources, and social impacts. To encourage use of renewable energy sources, Mr. Aldretti proposed financial incentives, public education and training, the creation of revolving loan program for community projects. He also identified sources of biomass energy including agricultural and forest products.