Center for Renewable Energy Research and Environmental Stewardship

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Center for Renewable Energy Research and
Environmental Stewardship CRERES November 6,
2009
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Intelligent Energy Choices for Kentuckys
FutureKentuckys 7-Point Strategy for Energy
IndependenceNovember 2008

• 1 - Improve the Energy Efficiency of Kentuckys
  Homes, Buildings, Industries, and Transportation
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• 2 - Increase Kentuckys Use of Renewable Energy
• 3 - Sustainably Grow Kentuckys Production of
  Biofuels
• 4 - Develop a Coal-to-Liquids Industry in
  Kentucky to Replace Petroleum-Based Liquids
• 5 - Implement a Major and Comprehensive Effort
  to Increase Gas Supplies, Including Coal-to-Gas
• 6 - Initiate Aggressive Carbon
  Capture/Sequestration Projects for Coal-Generated
  Electricity in Kentucky
• 7 - Examine the Use of Nuclear Power for
  Electricity Generation in Kentucky

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What we are accomplishing

• Reducing carbon emissions
• Using energy more efficiently
• Integrating our agricultural energy sectors
• Using coal cleaner and more efficiently
• Achieving energy independence
• Diversifying electricity generation

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Establishment of the Center

• The Center was established by HB 2 of the 2008
  Regular Legislative Session.
• KRS 152.713 defines the purpose of the center and
  the duties and membership of the board of
  directors.

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Purpose of the Center

• Provide leadership, research, support, and policy
  development in renewable energy
• Advance the goal of renewable energy
• Promote technologies, practices, and programs
  that increase energy efficiency in homes,
  businesses and public buildings
• Emphasize energy policies that would result in
  cost-conscious, responsible development of
  Kentucky's energy resources and a commitment to
  environmental quality
• Promote partnerships among the state's
  postsecondary education institutions, private
  industry, and nonprofit organizations to actively
  pursue federal resources that are dedicated to
  renewable energy

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Purpose (cont.)

• Promote the continued development of
  public-private partnerships dedicated to
  promoting energy efficiency through education and
  outreach
• Establish research priorities relating to
  renewable energy, and develop procedures and
  processes for awarding research grants to
  eligible recipients as defined by the board and
  to the extent that funding is available
• Collaborate with the Department for Energy
  Development and Independence to avoid duplication
  of efforts, provide appropriate data and
  information, and support the implementation of
  Kentucky's comprehensive energy strategy and
• Carry out other activities to further the
  efficient and environmentally responsible use of
  renewable energy.

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Membership

• Membership of the board of directors is comprised
  of
• Department for Energy Development and
  Independence
• Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation
• Economic Development Cabinet
• Three members representing postsecondary
  education
• One member from an energy conservation
  organization
• A consumer advocate
• Three (3) members to represent companies that are
  focused on renewable energy
• One member who shall represent environmental
  interests
• One member to represent local government interests

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Responsibilities of DEDI

• The Commissioner of DEDI shall coordinate the
  development of the Center and serve as the
  boards chair until the Center is established.
• DEDI will provide consultation, coordination
  services, technical assistance, and staff
  support to the board of directors on an
  as-needed basis until the center is deemed fully
  operational.

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Responsibilities of the Board

• Adopt operating procedures and a meeting schedule
  
• Meet at least quarterly
• Select a chair and co-chair annually who may be
  reelected, not to exceed three (3) consecutive
  terms
• Establish working groups or subcommittees as
  needed
• Establish qualifications and job descriptions,
  set the compensation and benefits, and employ
  staff as necessary to carry out its
  responsibilities
• Report to the Legislative Research Commission
  within 90 days of the close of each fiscal year