Agenda Packet 2-11-19 Joint Work Session

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Based on these criteria, most electrification of transportation qualifies as smart electrification given the reduction in carbon, and the ability to use electricity at times when carbon content and prices are low. Some industrial processes meet the same qualifications, and some do not, requiring individual assessment of the triple-bottom-line impacts across society. In the case of space heating, the main criteria associated with “smart” is efficiency. Converting from less efficient devices to more efficient devices such that overall energy use is reduced meets the criteria (e.g. inefficient radiant or combustion heat to high-efficient heat pump). However other fuel-switching approaches create little carbon benefit but have the potential for higher cost to the customer and inefficiency and reliability concerns for the utility. In the joint meeting of the EWEB Commissioners and Eugene City Council, we look forward to discussing and presenting more information on carbon policy, electrification of transportation (EV’s), and other forms of smart electrification. Recommendation None at this time. For more information about EWEB’s Climate Change Policy, go to http://www.eweb.org/Documents/documents -publications-policies/board-policies.pdf February 11, 2019, Joint Work Session - Item 1