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State of Delaware Office of the Governor State of Delaware Climate Prosperity Project National

State of Delaware Office of the Governor State of Delaware Climate Prosperity Project National Leadership Meeting San Jose, CA, February 21, 2009

Coordinator of Climate Prosperity Strategy State of Delaware • Currently coordinated from Office of

Coordinator of Climate Prosperity Strategy State of Delaware • Currently coordinated from Office of the Governor • Will be moved to state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Page | 1

Key Stakeholder Organizations Potential Partners Include • Higher Ed > University of Delaware (UD)

Key Stakeholder Organizations Potential Partners Include • Higher Ed > University of Delaware (UD) > Delaware Technical and Community College (DTCC) > Delaware State University (DSU) • Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) • Delaware State Chamber of Commerce • Businesses • Environmental organizations Page | 2

Leadership Governor Jack A. Markell Supported by: Banks Stephanie A. Mc. Clellan Policy Director

Leadership Governor Jack A. Markell Supported by: Banks Stephanie A. Mc. Clellan Policy Director to Governor Markell Real estate Future Leadership Team Secretary of DNREC supported by interagency team: –Markets Director, Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) –Secretary of Delaware Department of Labor (Do. L) –Secretary of Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) UD eficit Additional stakeholder partners Page | 3

Opportunities and Challenges Opportunities Challenges Economic Emerging green industries Large agricultural industry Focus on

Opportunities and Challenges Opportunities Challenges Economic Emerging green industries Large agricultural industry Focus on small business and entrepreneurship 20% budget shortfall FY 2010 Overexposure to industries hardest hit by recession Low rates of entrepreneurship Environmental Offshore wind resource Non-attainment zone Impaired waterways Cancer clusters Political 20% budget shortfall Painful budget cuts must be made New Governor w/high positives High level of public support for CP Vice President Biden Social Commitment to and expertise in building new “opportunity economy” Historic levels of unemployment

Goals and Objectives of Climate Prosperity Strategy Goals • Jobs, jobs and more jobs

Goals and Objectives of Climate Prosperity Strategy Goals • Jobs, jobs and more jobs • Environmental stewardship • Leadership, to enhance competitiveness Objectives • Retain and create jobs in Delaware’s existing businesses through adaptation to new energy economy • Spur the start up of new businesses around conservation, efficiency, Real estate reuse and renewables • Attract and recruit new green businesses (around talent networks) • Reduce GHG emissions • Improve water quality Income diversion • Landfill • Be recognized as a state that effectively facilitates small, green business development and boasts a high quality of life Page | 5

Green Savings Strategy Delaware Modernization Service • Modernize businesses and houses across Delaware »

Green Savings Strategy Delaware Modernization Service • Modernize businesses and houses across Delaware » Promote a standardized energy audit » Train energy auditors » Facilitate community-wide energy efficiency audits in homes and businesses » Provide advice on what to do and how to do it » Provide 3, 357 grants for retrofits (this could also be low-interest loans) » Give information on financing and support programs » Act as a clearinghouse of information on suppliers and contractors who can do the work » Provide on-going monitoring and technical assistance. Page | 6

Green Opportunities Strategy Delaware Global Green Supply Chain Service • State, Delaware businesses and

Green Opportunities Strategy Delaware Global Green Supply Chain Service • State, Delaware businesses and labor community > Analyze regional, national and global renewable energy and energy efficiency supply chains • Develop initiative to work directly with Delaware’s businesses Eco-Knowledge Networks • Networks identified > Marine energy > Electric vehicles > Life sciences • Potential additional networks > Green financial services > Sustainable agriculture > Climate prosperity-based economic development > Eco-tourism • Facilitate funding for R&D • Public policy (facilitate order of electric vehicles, PPA’s, etc. ) Page | 7

Green Talent Strategy Delaware Green Talent Initiative • Training blueprint for Delaware’s energy economy

Green Talent Strategy Delaware Green Talent Initiative • Training blueprint for Delaware’s energy economy > Partner. MDwith organized labor, higher ed, industry, high schools and vocational-technical education > Train new workforce entrants > Train, counsel displaced workers; provide placement help and ongoing assistance VA Eco-Knowledge Networks • Develop the networks of talent that create business development opportunities PA NJ Page | 8

Planning Process First Step. . . Get elected (November, 2008) Second Step. . .

Planning Process First Step. . . Get elected (November, 2008) Second Step. . . Commit to initiate a climate prosperity strategy (November, 2008) Third Step. . . Send delegation to National Climate Prosperity Project National Leadership Meeting (underway) Fourth Step. . . Appoint a Secretary of DNREC with primary expertise in the new energy economy (imminent) Fifth Step. . . Commence strategic planning Page | 9

Action Steps -- Create partnerships Delaware Modernization Service – Negotiate partnership between state, SEU,

Action Steps -- Create partnerships Delaware Modernization Service – Negotiate partnership between state, SEU, IAC and business community – Assess workforce capacity and training needs Global Green Supply Chain Service – Forge partnership between state, business community, labor and academic community Delaware Green Talent Initiative – Workshop with education community, labor and businesses on foundations for training Eco-Knowledge Networks – Develop partnerships for a University Research & Venture Fund Page | 10

Fundamental Assets Place – Coastal Zone – Large off-shore wind resource – Located mid-way

Fundamental Assets Place – Coastal Zone – Large off-shore wind resource – Located mid-way between US capital and global business capital People – UD > Leads US in academic research on: » Offshore wind » Vehicle-to-Grid power » High-efficiency solar cell » Hydrogen fuel cells – Du. Pont Co. > Leader in sustainable business development; life sciences – Home of Marc Weiss!! Page | 11

Obstacles and Impediments We have the commitment and talent but. . . Economy/budget shortfall

Obstacles and Impediments We have the commitment and talent but. . . Economy/budget shortfall threaten to define us: • Presents “do or die” environment that demands quick and not-so-small wins • Creates chicken-and-the-egg problem > Need partnerships for success; need quick wins to garner partnerships • All initiatives must have no state cost (minimum of two years) Page | 12

Sources of Funding and In-Kind Resources Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Allowance Auctions Federal Stimulus

Sources of Funding and In-Kind Resources Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Allowance Auctions Federal Stimulus Funds Energy Efficiency Block Grants Increased SBC Page | 13

Outreach for Broad-based Participation Governor’s Transition Teams Jobs, Education and the Economy Infrastructure ‘Green

Outreach for Broad-based Participation Governor’s Transition Teams Jobs, Education and the Economy Infrastructure ‘Green Week’ Media Strategy Markell Looks Ahead to ‘green is gold’ future, The News Journal, Sun Feb 15, 2009 Delaware Joins National ‘Greening’ Coalition, The News Journal, Tues Feb 17, 2009 Electric Car Company Gets Boost, The News Journal, Wednesday Feb 18, 2009 Markell Welcomes 100+ to Delaware Green Building Conference, The News Journal, Thursday Feb 19, 2009 Page | 14

Advice and Assistance Needed Funding in this economic climate Opportunities for quick, not-so-small, and

Advice and Assistance Needed Funding in this economic climate Opportunities for quick, not-so-small, and sustainable wins Metrics to demonstrate efficacy Partnerships that are beyond the obvious Page | 15