Welcome Remarks

Karsten DybvadConfederation of Danish Industry

The U.S. Climate Plan

J. Rufus GiffordU.S. Ambassador to Denmark

Ambassador Rufus Gifford

Embassy of the United States of America

President Obama’s Climate Action Plan

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“We, the people, still believe that our obligations as Americans are not just to ourselves, but to all posterity. We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations. … The path towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult. But America cannot resist this transition, we must lead it. We cannot cede to other nations the technology that will power new jobs and new industries, we must claim its promise.“President Obama, Second Inaugural Address, January 2013

Three Key Pillars

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Cut Carbon Pollution in America

Prepare the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change

Lead International Efforts to Combat Global Climate Change and Prepare for its Impacts

Cut Carbon Pollution in America

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17% below 2005 levels

• In 2009, at UNFCC meeting in Copenhagen, President Obama pledges the United States will reduce emissions “in the range of 17% by 2020 below 2005 levels.”

• In 2011, U.S. emissions were down 6.7% over 2005 levels and energy related CO2 emissions down 8.8%. Reducing emissions while growing the economy as a whole.

• In 2012 year the economy grew 2.2% while emissions fell nearly 4%

Source: U.S. Department of Energy, 2013

Substantial progress made; substantial additional effort still needed.

State Level Initiatives

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Massachusetts in the Lead

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• Ranked first in 2013 by the U.S. Clean Tech Leadership Index

• Clean energy jobs grew by 11.8% from 2012 to 2013,

• Among these 60% focus on solar energy.

• In May 2013 the state met its 2017 goal to install 250 megawatts of solar power capacity. Clean energy sector jobs

Source Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, 2013

Cape Wind Project

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• The first offshore wind farm in the U.S.

• USD 2 billion investment – with Danish partners.

• Will cover 75% of electricity consumption in the areas of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

• Danish companies work with U.S. companies on development of 130 wind turbines.

Green Projects at All Levels

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Innovative Products

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“Convince those in power to reduce our carbon pollution. Push your own communities to adopt smarter practices.

Invest. Divest. Remind folks there's no contradiction

between a sound environment and strong economic growth.”President Obama at Georgetown University on June 25, 2013

Thank you!

Danish Perspective – Environment Policy and Green Growth

Ida AukenMinister for Environment

Copenhagen Solutions – Inspiration and Knowhow

Jens Elmelund SørensenCity of Copenhagen

Green Partnerships in a Transatlantic Perspective

Stephen BruggerAmCham Denmark

U.S. Government Perspectives

Graham PughU.S. Department of Energy

An Overview of the Clean Energy Ministerial

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PRESIDENT OBAMA’S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

• Enhance Multilateral Engagement With Major Economies

• Expand Clean Energy Use and Cut Energy Waste

LEAD INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO ADDRESS GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

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BACKGROUND

• The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) is a high-level global forum focused on accelerating the transition to a global clean energy economy.

• Created by Leaders at the Major Economies Forum (MEF) meeting in August 2009.

• Focused on 3 goals:

• Improve energy efficiency

• Enhance clean energy supply

• Expand clean energy access

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Australia Denmark

Italy

South Africa

European Commission

France

Korea

Spain

Brazil

Germany

Mexico

United Arab Emirates

China

Indonesia

Russia

United States

Canada

India

Norway

United Kingdom

Japan

Sweden

Finland

90% of global clean energy investment 80% of global CO2 emissions

OVERVIEW

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High-Level Policy Dialogue

Technical Cooperation

Engagement with Private-Sector and Other Stakeholders

STRATEGY

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Distributed leadership

Voluntary and collaborative

No negotiated text

STRATEGY

Collaboration with multilateral

institutions and private sector

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HIGH-LEVEL POLICY DIALOGUEMeetings are opportunities to assess progress, engage the private sector and the public, and guide work under the initiatives.

Ministerial Meetings

CEM1 – Washington DC, July 2010CEM2 – Abu Dhabi, April 2011CEM3 – London, April 2012CEM4 – Delhi, April 2013-----------------------------------------CEM5 – Seoul, 2014CEM6 – Mexico City, 2015

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Energy Efficiency

Appliance Efficiency

(SEAD)

Buildings and Industrial

Efficiency (GSEP)

Clean Energy

Solar and Wind

Hydropower

Bioenergy

Carbon Capture, Use and Storage

(CCUS)

Integration

21st Century Power

Partnership

Smart Grids (ISGAN)

Clean Vehicles (EVI)

Sustainable Cities (GSCN)

Human Capacity

Clean Energy Solutions Center

Women in Clean Energy (C3E)

Global Lighting and Energy

Access Partnership

(Global LEAP)

TECHNICAL COOPERATION

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TECHNICAL COOPERATION

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Energy Efficiency

Appliance Efficiency

(SEAD)

Buildings and Industrial

Efficiency (GSEP)

Clean Energy

Solar and Wind

Hydropower

Bioenergy

Carbon Capture, Use and Storage

(CCUS)

Integration

21st Century Power

Partnership

Smart Grids (ISGAN)

Clean Vehicles (EVI)

Sustainable Cities (GSCN)

Human Capacity

Clean Energy Solutions Center

Women in Clean Energy (C3E)

Global Lighting and Energy

Access Partnership

(Global LEAP)

TECHNICAL COOPERATION

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HAVING AN IMPACT

Based on recommendations developed through the SEAD initiative, India became the first country in the world to set comprehensive quality and performance standards for LEDs.

Super-Efficient Equipment and Appliance Deployment (SEAD)

277 terawatt hours electricity saved

254 million tonnes CO2 emissions avoided

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HAVING AN IMPACTSuper-Efficient Equipment and Appliance Deployment (SEAD)

• Korea’s revised label for television efficiency among world’s most stringent. New standard expected to save 2.2 TWh of electricity annually in 2020.

• India launched Super Efficient Equipment Program (SEEP) to bring super-efficient ceiling fans to market. Expected to save 2 TWh of electricity annually and avoid almost 24 Mt of CO2 emissions during life of the fans.

13 standards or policies improving energy efficiency of lighting, televisions, and ceiling fans adopted or proposed through SEAD initiative

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HAVING AN IMPACTSuper-Efficient Equipment and Appliance Deployment (SEAD)

SEAD Global Efficiency Medal Competitions• Televisions announced; winning models 33-

44% more efficient than comparable technology.

• Computer monitors announced; winning models 12-43% more efficient than comparable technology.

• Electric motor competition underway; adopting best practice could save appx. 322 TWh of electricity and 206 Mt of CO2 emissions per year by 2030.

Promoting of energy efficient street lighting• Partnering with Mexican National Commission on

Energy Efficiency to promote adoption of energy efficient street lighting in Mexican municipalities.

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HAVING AN IMPACT

Energy Management System case studies underscore business value of implementation 

13 U.S. facilities improved energy performance

Global Superior Energy Performance Partnership (GSEP)

5.6 - 25.8% over a 2-3 year period

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HAVING AN IMPACTGlobal Superior Energy Performance Partnership (GSEP)

Energy Management Systems Working Group

• Other work streams include:

• Energy Performance Database to establish specific impacts, paybacks, and other findings

• Workforce Development

• Peer Sharing Webinars and Workshops highlight resources and tools

• EnMS Practitioner’s Toolbox with 10 to 20 key processes, practices and supporting tools that could make an immediate, cost effective and substantive benefits

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HAVING AN IMPACTInternational Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN)

ISGAN collects and shares best practices and lessons learned, informing peer-to-peer exchange and contributing to the wider application of smart grid solutions.

• Recent international casebook on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) identifies emerging best practices for deploying the complex suite of technologies under the AMI label.

• Online database catalogues smart grid activities underway around the world mapped to motivating drivers.

• Monthly webinars highlight lessons learned in specific projects.  

98 projects, 17 countries… so far

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HAVING AN IMPACT

ISGAN technical cooperation identifies core transmission and distribution system needs as well as supports joint evaluation of emerging smart grid concepts through a network of test bed and research facilities.

International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN)

• Technical activities create a framework for experts to share emerging best practices, develop and share new test methods and capabilities, and enhance lab and test bed performance

• Joint evaluation of advanced PV inverter test protocols underway

A smart and strong electrical infrastructure contributes to energy and climate goals.

Smart grid is not a single solution; it’s a portfolio of tools and technologies.

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HAVING AN IMPACT

Through peer-to-peer consultations and workshops, 21 CPP is supporting power sector transformation.

In India, multi-year plan of work on comprehensive power system planning and integrating variable renewables

21st Century Power Partnership (21CPP)

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HAVING AN IMPACT21st Century Power Partnership (21CPP)

21CPP is also supporting power sector transformation in South Africa and Mexico.

• In South Africa, organizing peer-to-peer engagement on integrating variable renewable power into the grid.

• In Mexico, working with the nation’s energy agency to develop work plan on policy and technical priorities.

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Past roundtable topics:

• Clean Vehicle Adoption

• Renewables Policies and Finance

• Power Markets in Emerging Economies

• Reducing Solar PV Soft Costs

• Energy Management Systems

• Mini-grid Development

Roundtables have included participants from Schneider Electric, International Energy Agency, Suzlon Energy, Alstom Grid, Tata Solar, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, 3M Company, Fortum Asia, Gram Power and more.

PRIVATE SECTOR ENGAGEMENT

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For more, please seewww.cleanenergyministerial.org

Company Perspectives

Jeff SeabrightCoca Cola Company

Company Perspectives

Clay NeslerJohnson Controls

Lunch and Networking