2013 2.117 3) REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION 2% ANNUALLY Energy consumption for industrial, commercial, and residential accounts within the zip codes of Cincinnati were provided by Duke Energy. Zip codes straddling the border of the City of Cincinnati were inside or outside the City based on a 2006 evaluation of population density within the zip code. Citation: 2015 Cincinnati Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Analysis, City of Cincinnati Office of Environmental and Sustainability, 2015. Recommendations 1. Implement programs to increase solar energy generation for the private market (e.g. Solarize, PACE financing). What is it and why is it important to Cincinnati? The City of Cincinnati will enhance its solar programs offered to residents and businesses. Increasing education and providing social proof for potential customers is crucial to increasing the number of solar installations. The City is currently working with the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance to offer two solar programs: Solarize Cincy is a marketing and outreach campaign where the City and Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance work with residents to participate in a bulk buying program to reduce the costs of residential solar installations. Ohio PACE is a program that offers businesses and nonprofit organizations the opportunity to secure long-term, off balance sheet financing for the installation of renewable energy and energy efficient building improvements. Both programs presently require the resident or building owner to pay or qualify for financing to receive the benefits of the program. This model limits accessibility and scalability of the programs. The City will work with Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance and other community stakeholders to grow participation in these programs for people of all incomes. Increasing solar usage will have climate, resilience, and financial benefits. Solar panels reduce the amount of fossil fuel energy consumed by a home. The average home consumes 1,000 kilowatt (kWh) per month. 80% of the electricity use generated from solar In addition, when paired with battery storage, should the grid power fail, basic functions will be able to continue in buildings until power can
2013 2.117 3) REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION 2% ANNUALLY Energy consumption for industrial, commercial, and residential accounts within the zip codes of Cincinnati were provided by Duke Energy. Zip codes straddling the border of the City of Cincinnati were inside or outside the City based on a 2006 evaluation of population density within the zip code. Citation: 2015 Cincinnati Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Analysis, City of Cincinnati Office of Environmental and Sustainability, 2015. Recommendations 1. Implement programs to increase solar energy generation for the private market (e.g. Solarize, PACE financing). What is it and why is it important to Cincinnati? The City of Cincinnati will enhance its solar programs offered to residents and businesses. Increasing education and providing social proof for potential customers is crucial to increasing the number of solar installations. The City is currently working with the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance to offer two solar programs: Solarize Cincy is a marketing and outreach campaign where the City and Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance work with residents to participate in a bulk buying program to reduce the costs of residential solar installations. Ohio PACE is a program that offers businesses and nonprofit organizations the opportunity to secure long-term, off balance sheet financing for the installation of renewable energy and energy efficient building improvements. Both programs presently require the resident or building owner to pay or qualify for financing to receive the benefits of the program. This model limits accessibility and scalability of the programs. The City will work with Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance and other community stakeholders to grow participation in these programs for people of all incomes. Increasing solar usage will have climate, resilience, and financial benefits. Solar panels reduce the amount of fossil fuel energy consumed by a home. The average home consumes 1,000 kilowatt (kWh) per month. 80% of the electricity use generated from solar In addition, when paired with battery storage, should the grid power fail, basic functions will be able to continue in buildings until power can