Kentucky - SEDS

About SEDS

The State Energy Data System (SEDS) is the source of the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) comprehensive state energy statistics. EIA’s goal in maintaining SEDS is to create historical time series of energy production, consumption, prices, and expenditures by state that are defined as consistently as possible over time and across sectors for analysis and forecasting purposes.

Dimensions of SEDS Estimates

Consumption

• by state and for the United States
• by energy source
• by sector
• in physical units and Btu
• annual time-series back to 1960

 

Prices & Expenditures

• by state and for the United States
• by energy source
• by sector
• prices in current dollars per million Btu and expenditures in current dollars
• annual time-series back to 1970

 

Production

• by state and for the United States
• by energy source
• in physical units and Btu
• annual time-series back to 1960

While some SEDS data series come directly from surveys conducted by EIA, many are estimated using other available information. These estimations are necessary for the compilation of "total energy" estimates. The data sources and estimation procedures are described in the Technical Notes. We welcome your suggestions on ways to improve our estimation methodologies.

• 1960-2010 Estimates
• 2011 Estimates
• Technical Notes and Documentation - Complete 2010
• Technical Notes and Documentation - 2011 Updates
• Data and Methodology Changes
• Contact SEDS Experts

http://www.eia.gov/state/seds/

Kentucky - Energy Audits And Home Efficiency Checkups In Kentucky

Energy Audits And Home Efficiency Checkups In Kentucky

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More and more Americans are concerned about increasing costs of their utility bills and energy audits or home efficiency checkups are one of the best ways to quickly learn about the most cost-effective ways to save on home utility bills. To give you some perspective on whether or not you are paying significantly more than other homeowners in your state, see the breakdown below of costs as they relate to energy consumption in homes.

Energy and Utility Consumption Averages in Kentucky:

Total average Kentucky Home Energy Bill per year: $1,333

Home Heating/Cooling cost per year: $606
Home Water Heating cost per year: $453
Major Home Appliances cost per year: $138
Miscellaneous Home Energy costs per year: $55
Home Lighting cost per year: $79
Total average Kentucky Home Monthly Energy Bill: $111

For further comparison to your consumption, here are the Kentucky average uses in units:

Average Home Electricity Use per year: 19,854 kWh
(1 Kilowatt hour (kWh) = 1,000 Watts per hour, such as Ten 100 Watt Bulbs running for 1 hour)

Average Home Fuel Use per year: 0 therms/gal
1 Therm = 100,000 BTUs. A BTU is equivalent to the heat released from burning a common matchstick.
1 Therm = 100 cubic feet (Ccf) of Natural Gas The average U.S. household uses about 920 therms per year.

Average Home Water Use per year: 66,246 gal
(Some utility companies report consumption in Cubic feet. One cubic foot = 7.48 gallons)

If you want to take action to start saving money on your own utility bills, one of the best options is to get anEnergy Audit or a Home Efficiency Check-up.

http://www.greenandsave.com/articles/remodeling_amp_improvement/home_energy_rating_and_audits/energy_audits_and_home_efficienc_15

Kentucky - lge-ku

Home Energy Analysis

No matter the size or age of your home, you can find ways to reduce your energy use and costs. The first step is to discover which parts of your home use the most energy. To help you, we offer two types of home energy analysis — online and on-site.

Online Energy Analysis

Performing an Online Home Energy Analysis gives you insights into how energy is used in your home and provides you with a customized report that includes recommendations on how to lower energy consumption.

The analysis can be done at any time, and it only takes about 10 minutes. Answer simple questions about your home and energy-use habits then download the customized report that is generated for you. Eligible customers can take advantage of this helpful online program as often as they want.

The Online Home Energy Analysis program is offered at no additional cost to KU electric and LG&E electric and/or natural gas customers who have at least 12 months of active service. Customers will receive one pack of CFL bulbs by mail each year for completing an annual online analysis.

The online analysis is available to customers who register their account online atmy.lge-ku.com. Customers are encouraged to have their account information handy when they register. Once registered, you can also access account information, take advantage of our online tools, and make service requests and payments.

Get started with an online home energy analysis

Sign in to My Account, choose Energy Efficiency, then "Online Home Energy Analysis".

On-Site Energy Analysis

If you prefer the assistance of a professional, you can schedule an appointment to meet with a certified energy analyst who will assess your home's energy efficiency. Financial incentives are also available to eligible customers who take action to make their homes more energy efficient as a result of an on-site analysis. Find out more.

http://www.lge-ku.com/analysis/home/default.asp

North Carolina - HOME ENERGY AUDITS, ASSESSMENTS & DIAGNOSTICS

HOME ENERGY AUDITS, ASSESSMENTS & DIAGNOSTICS

YOUR HOME AS A SYSTEM
Your home is more than a collection of windows, doors, walls and appliances – it’s a system, and it should be treated as such. You can put efficient windows on an inefficient home, and the benefits will be negligible. Likewise new AC on a leaky building will do little to lower your bills.

Whether you need to diagnose a specific problem area or get a game plan for whole house efficiency, Green Horizon has the experts you need for home energy audits and assessments.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INVESTMENT
Without a home energy audit, you can spend time and money on expensive energy measures without fixing the real problem. Our building science experts analyze every aspect of your home’s performance – from duct sealing to HVAC systems to your building envelope – and they map out the most cost effective route to a greener, more efficient home.

A TRULY COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH

As the only Building Performance Institute certified energy auditor in the state of North Carolina, we believe that a comprehensive energy audit or assessment should indeed be comprehensive. To get a complete picture of how a building performs, every Energy Audit should include the following as standard:

• Pre-Inspection Interview
• Blower Door Test
• Pressure Pan Test of Duct Work
• InfraRed Exploration and Photography
• Insulation / Thermal Barrier Assessment
• Detailed Report of Findings
• Research and Identification of Incentive Programs Available

If you are shopping around for a home energy audit, we highly recommend ensuring that all of the above items are included in the fee.

GREEN FOR ALL
High energy prices aren’t going anywhere, and with increasing concern about climate change and energy independence, more and more people are looking for greener homes. An energy audit will show you the best way to add value to your home and save you money in the process. Our energy experts can also identify relevant federal and state incentives or utility rebates for efficiency and renewable energy measures.

PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY
Indoor air quality is often impacted by the quality of your ventilation and HVAC systems. Beyond saving you money, a home energy audit can help identify unknown problem areas and potential for improving your environment.

FIXING SPECIFIC PROBLEMS
High energy bills, mold and moisture issues, drafts, poor ventilation or bad indoor air quality – any of these issues can indicate building performance problems. Whether they are caused by mistakes in design or construction; or caused by inadequate maintenance, to fix them, you first have to identify the root cause. Schedule a diagnostic assessment with one of our building forensics experts, and we'll take an in-depth look into whatever problem you're experiencing.

WHAT’S THE NEXT STEP?
Call Green Horizon or contact us online to schedule a comprehensive energy audit and/or a diagnostic assessment of a specific issue with your home or building located in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, or Greensboro area.

http://www.greenhorizon.com/home_energy_audits_assessments_and_diagnostics.php

North Carolina - Duke Energy Renewables

About Duke Energy Renewables Duke Energy Renewables, part of Duke Energy’s Commercial Businesses, is a leader in developing innovative wind and solar energy generation projects for customers throughout the United States. The company’s growing portfolio of commercial renewable assets includes 15 wind farms and 14 solar farms in operation in nine states, totaling more than 1,700 megawatts in electric-generating capacity. Learn more at www.duke-energy.com/renewables. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is a Fortune 250 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about the company is available on the Internet at: www.duke-energy.com.

http://www.duke-energy.com/news/releases/2013012301.asp

North Carolina - McAlpine Circuit CES System

McAlpine Circuit CES System

This data is preliminary as we are still verifying the entry with the equity owner of the project. If you or someone you know is associated with this project and can provide confirmation of the existing data, or additional data, please email storage.exchange@strategen.com.

Technology Type

Sodium Nickel Chloride Battery

Rated Power (kW)

24

Duration at Rated Power (HH:MM)

1:00

Description

Duke Energy's Smart Grid Demonstration activities include work in the Envision Energy pilot in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Envision Energy project consists of two substation scale energy storage installations, a one MW solar installation, two community energy storage locations, communication nodes, distribution devices, metering, home energy management systems, residential PV, intelligent EVSE and plug-in vehicles. The residential systems (PV, PEV, EVSE, CES, HEM, and smart appliances) will be installed at five employee homes.

The Purpose of CES Systems is to perform transformer-level peak shaving by integrating with residential level distributed resources and loads. The CES units were reportedly shipped to Duke Energy in July 2011and installed at two utility employee properties in mid-September 2011. The units were previously observed being tested at a Milwaukee plant.

System components include:
-24 kWh, 24 kW Superior Lithium Polymer battery
-System integration module (S&C)
-Interconnection to customer side of distribution transformer.

Source: "Energy Storage and Project Demos" Electric Power Energy Research (EPRI)

Web Link

http://origin.library.constantcontact...

http://www.energystorageexchange.org/projects/258

North Carolina - Renewable Energy Tax Credit (Personal)

Renewable Energy Tax Credit (Personal)   

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Last DSIRE Review: 07/30/2012

Program Overview:

State:	North Carolina
Incentive Type:	Personal Tax Credit
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, CHP/Cogeneration, Spent pulping liquor, Solar Pool Heating, Daylighting, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Ethanol, Methanol, Biodiesel, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential
Amount:	35%
Maximum Incentive:	$1,400 - $10,500 (varies by technology); $2.5 million* for systems used for a business purpose
Eligible System Size:	No stated size limits for systems. Maximum of 50 kWh battery storage capacity per kW of hydro generator capacity (DC rated); maximum of 35 kWh battery storage capacity per kW for other technologies
Equipment Requirements:	System must be new and in compliance with all applicable performance and safety standards. Specific equipment and installation requirements vary by technology.
Carryover Provisions:	Single-family dwellings: excess credit may be carried forward five years; all other property: credit must be taken in five equal installments; allowable credit may not exceed 50% of a taxpayer's state tax liability for the year, reduced by the sum of all other state tax credits.
Expiration Date:	12/31/2015
Authority 1: Date Enacted: Date Effective: Expiration Date:	N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-129.15 et seq. 1977 (subsequently amended) 1977 12/31/2015
Authority 2:	NC Tax Credit Guidelines

Summary:

North Carolina offers a tax credit equal to 35% of the cost of eligible renewable energy property constructed, purchased or leased by a taxpayer and placed into service in North Carolina during the taxable year. The credit has been amended several times since its original inception. House Bill 512 of 2009 extended the eligibility to geothermal equipment, extended the expiration date to December 31, 2015, and allowed the credit to be taken against the Gross Premiums Tax. HB 1829 of 2010 further extended this credit to combined heat and power systems. The credit is subject to various ceilings depending on sector and the type of renewable-energy system. The following credit limits for various technologies and sectors apply:

• A maximum of $3,500 per dwelling unit for active solar space heating, combined active solar space and domestic water-heating systems, and passive solar space heating used for a non-business purpose;
• A maximum of $1,400 per installation for solar water-heating systems, including solar pool-heating systems used for anon-business purpose;
• A maximum of $8,400 for geothermal heat pumps and geothermal equipment that uses geothermal energy for water heating or active space heating or cooling used for a non-business purpose;
• A maximum of $10,500 per installation for photovoltaic systems (also known as PV systems or solar-electric systems), wind-energy systems, combined heat and power systems, or certain other renewable-energy systems used for a non-business purpose
• A maximum of $2.5 million* per installation for all solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, combined heat and power (as defined by Section 48 of the U.S. Tax Code), and biomass applications** used for a business purpose***, including PV, daylighting, solar water-heating and space-heating technologies.

Renewable-energy equipment expenditures eligible for the tax credit include the cost of the equipment and associated design; construction costs; and installation costs less any discounts, rebates, advertising, installation-assistance credits, name-referral allowances or other similar reductions provided by public funds. SB 388 of 2010 clarified that federal grants made available by Section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 do not constitute public funds.

The allowable credit may not exceed 50% of a taxpayer's state tax liability for the year, reduced by the sum of all other state tax credits. Qualifying renewable-energy systems used for a non-business purpose must take the maximum credit amount allowable for the tax year in which the system is installed. If the credit is not used entirely during the first year, the remaining amount may be carried over for the next five years.

For all other taxpayers, the credit is taken in five equal installments beginning with the year in which the property is placed in service. If the credit is not used entirely during these five years, the remaining amount may be carried over for the next five years. The credit can be taken against franchise tax, corporate tax, income tax, or in the case of insurance companies, against the gross premiums tax.

SB 3 of 2007 amended North Carolina's renewable energy tax credit statute to allow a taxpayer who donates money to a tax-exempt nonprofit to help fund a renewable energy project to claim a tax credit. The donor may claim a share of the credit -- proportional to the project costs donated -- that the nonprofit could claim if the organization were subject to tax.HB 2436 of 2008 applied this same mechanism to donations made to units of state and local governments.

Click the links below to access relevant 2012 tax forms and instructions from the N.C. Department of Revenue.

• NC-478G 2012
• NC-478 2012
• Instructions

* House Bill 1973 of 2010 specified that systems installed for business purposes at a site that has been certified as an eco-industrial park by the Secretary of Commerce are subject to a higher tax credit cap of $5 million. Section 5.1 of the bill describes the characteristics required to be deemed an eco-industrial park.

** The N.C. Tax Credit Guidelines and relevant North Carolina statutes provide a description of the types of biomass and biomass applications that are eligible for the tax credit. (See links above.) Note that residential wood burning stoves do not qualify for this tax credit. If they meet certain energy efficiency standards, however, they may qualify for a federal tax credit.

***HB 1829 of 2010 states "renewable energy property is placed in service for a business purpose if the useful energy generated by the property is offered for sale or is used on-site for a purpose other than providing energy to a residence."

Contact: Public Information  Department of Revenue Post Office Box 25000 Raleigh, NC 27640-0640 Phone: (877) 252-3052 Phone 2: (877) 252-4052 Web Site: http://www.dornc.com/

http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=NC20F