The Action Plan for District Energy
The Mission: Make District Energy a major contributor to the energy security, environmental
quality, and economy of the United States within the next decade.
Goals, Strategies and Actions
GOAL I = A CREDIBLE FOUNDATION
Strategy and Actions:
- A. Understand the District Energy Industry
- Characterize the District Energy Community
- Quantify the Installed Systems Base
- Assess Market Potential
- B. Quantify Societal Benefits (Energy, Environment and Economy)
- Describe External Benefits
- Select Quantification Methods
- Quantify External Benefits
- C. Provide Comparative Cost Guidelines
- Define Cost Components
- Develop Comparative Cost Guidelines
- Incorporate External Benefits
GOAL 2 = A COMPETITIVE POSITION
Strategy and Actions:
- A. Improve Customer Orientation
- Understand Customer Needs
- Define Competitive Advantages
- Modify Marketing Approach
- B. Strengthen Industry Capacity
- Establish Strategic Alliances
- Enhance Government Partnerships
- Expand Professional Resources and Training
- Encourage Intra-Industry Competition
- C. Pursue Innovation and Quality Service
- Identify Technology Needs and Opportunities
- Focus Research and Development
- Define Technical Standards
- Provide Technical Support
GOAL 3 = AN EFFECTIVE PRESENCE
Strategy and Actions:
- A. Establish a Powerful Voice
- Define an Umbrella Organization
- Confirm its Mission and Management
- Provide Dedicated Staff Support
- Assure Continuity and Growth
- Build Public Awareness
- Define Target Audiences and Messages
- Develop Outreach and Education Strategy
- Expand Public Relations Activities
- Influence Decision-Makers
- Identify Decision-Makers & Organizations
- Develop Outreach and Lobbying Strategy
- Create Champions and Supportive Coalitions
GOAL 4 = A FAIR POLICY CLIMATE
Strategy and Actions:
- A. Ensure Fair Policies and Legislation
- Identify Critical Policy Issues
- Define Priorities for Action
- Set and Address Legislative Agenda
- B. Assure Equitable Financial Treatment
- Identify Tax and Financial Inequities
- Document Impacts on the Industry
- Find Exemplary Alternative Models
- Set and Address Fiscal Agenda
- C. Assure Equitable Regulatory Treatment
- Identify Critical Regulatory Barriers
- Document Impacts on the Industry
- Define Alternative Regulatory Provisions
- Set and Address Regulatory Agenda