Micronesian Energy Association MEA Green Energy Micronesia GEM

Micronesian Energy Association (MEA) Green Energy Micronesia (GEM) Regional Energy Plans and Objectives February 23, 2016

Overview Integrated Resource Plan CNMI – Rota PV Project and Net Metering Guam Energy Taskforce Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) Activities Palau Green Energy Micronesian

Integrated Resource Planning Gathering of Utility Information Stakeholder & Community Involvement Perform Load Forecast and Generation Modeling Integrated Resource Plan Proposal for Implementation

Rota Photovoltaic Solar Power Project Rota Load Profile – 5 MW capacity and 1. 3 MW peak demand Integrated Resource Plan for the island of Rota proposes a 225 k. W solar generating facility Reduced diesel fuel consumption by 28, 000 gallons.

CNMI Net Metering Customers Type Connected Power Residential 53 330 k. W Commercial 31 1. 7 MW Government 13 267 k. W

Guam Energy Task Force Diversifying fuel sources and reducing energy consumption to 20% by 2020 Strategies for Achieving the Goal Continue to implement efficiency programs to reduce demand on the island to include programs aimed at business and gov’t buildings. Continue to seek alternatives to oil/diesel dependence at all levels, home, business, and gov’t to mitigate risks Fuel Cost Savings if Achieved Today In 2010, GPA purchased 2. 9 million barrels of oil and diesel at a cost of $232 million With sound capital investment, a 20% reduction would result in annual savings of ~$46 million at the wholesale level; retail value is greater. While price per barrel has decline, Guam has yet to feel the benefits.

RMI Activities Electrification of 95% of rural outer atolls households by 2015 Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and ocean thermal energy are being studied for implementation Renewable energy Implementation will be made on different public sectors such as transportation, public works, and environmental entities Public lighting using Solar PV and LEDS (Reduce energy consumption by replacing inefficient mercury vapor lamps) -480 streetlights are operated by solar (Majuro, Kwajalein & remote outer islands.

Palau Energy Act JCM two commercial buildings Solar panels Airport parking lot Ministry of Education parking lot Capitol Building parking lot National track and field and swimming pool

Green Energy Micronesia (GEM) Many Partners, One Team: We need the cooperation and assistance from all partners, not just RMI, FSM and Palau but also CNMI, Guam, Yap, Chuuk and Kosrae We will continue to work to organize and maintain the Micronesian Energy Association as a way to develop our vision and plans for the Green Energy Micronesia initiative Intended National Determined Contributions (INDC) to develop Renewable Energy power generating technology by 20 to 30 % by 2020.

Recommendations for a Green Energy Micronesia An Integrated Resource Plan and the Rota PV Solar project can be used as a model for the adoption of renewable energy in Micronesia The adoption of renewable energy is an complex and integrated effort that will require the study of a state’s grid and levelized cost of energy Technically skilled personnel is crucial in the operation and maintenance of renewable energy systems