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3.12.2 Keep Abreast of Ongoing Market/Supply Chain Issues Once the EAP is completed and implementation has begun, it is time to begin the process of keeping current on energy assurance topics and energy markets in general. This can be a rewarding, educational, and exciting task if approached correctly. Incorporate energy assurance educational efforts into routines by setting aside time for reading, attending informational webinars and stakeholder meetings, and researching other related ways to stay abreast of energy assurance developments. Between rapidly changing energy supply and demand technologies, event-spurred energy price changes, lessons learned on a weekly basis by other local governments, new funding opportunities, new State and Federal energy assurance initiatives, new energy emergencies, and changes in the local government energy picture, there are plenty of topics that are worth monitoring. The Energy Information Administration 44 is an excellent resource for staying current. The EIA has a yearly ‘energy outlook’ website 45 that contains forward-looking information ontrends and issues germane to energy markets. DOE/OE produces the “Energy Assurance Daily” (available free of charge at: http://www.oe.netl.doe.gov/ead.aspx ), which planners can access to keep their knowledge of changing conditions current. 46 The EAD covers several areas: ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Major energy developments Electricity, petroleum, and natural gas industries Other relevant news Energy prices Preparing a Brief, Electronic “Energy Assurance Update” Newsletter The energy assurance coordinator can be responsible for keeping current with these topics and others, and it is helpful when the coordinator forwards relevant electronic and hard copy information to the working group members, and/or the core group of energy assurance stakeholders going forward. It is a good idea to start, and institutionalize, a short bi-weekly or monthly electronic “energy assurance newsletter” that can be sent to the people and organizations that should stay connected to the energy assurance project well into the future. Keeping key energy assurance organizations and individuals current requires time and effort. The goal is to create an educated, active community of individuals and organizations interested in supporting and keeping abreast of local energy assurance efforts. Quarterly informal or formal meetings may be useful in keeping energy assurance on the radar screens of key individuals and organizations. The energy assurance coordinator can also bring information to these individuals and organizations through energy-related course curricula, webinars, meetings, workshops, blogs, training exercises, and other avenues. Conducting/Developing Curricula, Webinars, Meetings, Workshops, Blogs, Training Tools, and Exercises When possible, it makes sense for the coordinator to attend community college and/or four-year college classes related to energy assurance. The information learned from this curriculum can be used to inform and educate others 44 http://www.eia.doe.gov/. 45 http://www.eia.doe.gov/forecasts/aeo/index.cfm?featureclicked=1&. 46 http://www.oe.netl.doe.gov/ead.aspx. 76 | 3 – How to Develop or Enhance a Local Energy Assurance Plan
within the local government. Where allowed, materials can be shared with the working group members. Practical curricula can include regional energy planning, sustainable energy initiatives, green building courses, and many more. Check the DOE/OE website (http://www.oe.energy.gov/) and PTI’s energy assurance website (http://www. energyassurance.us/) regularly for helpful webinars and energy assurance planning exercises. As local governments develop their EAPs, expect more useful case studies to populate the PTI website. Local and State government associations such as PTI, NASEO, the National League of Cities (NLC), and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) often offer energy workshops during the year that can feed into local energy assurance efforts. Energy-related blogs can be helpful tools for EAP efforts also. Finding an active blog can take some time, but it is often worth the effort. PTI manages a list serve for the benefit of planners. Training helps government personnel become familiar with their responsibilities and acquire the skills necessary to perform assigned tasks. State governments can be valuable resources for training, as they typically publish their own planning guides, conduct workshops and training courses, and can assign their planners to work with local planners. FEMA supports State training efforts through its Emergency Management Institute and offers a range of courses. FEMA also publishes many documents relating to planning for specific functions and hazards. Local jurisdictions may also develop their own tools, based on their unique needs. When it comes to local government training and tools, one of the best places to look is DOE/OE. That office is responsible for supporting State and local government EAPs, and as such, is very interested in linking local planners to new tools and exercises. Key Questions …in Keeping Current 1. What Internet and paper sources should be considered when building a regular energy assurance reading list? 2. What are the helpful, active energy-related blogs? 3. What is the best way to organize a tabletop exercise to vet the EAP, and who should be called for assistance in designing and implementing the exercise? 4. Who should be invited to the tabletop exercise? 5. What type of energy assurance communications should be circulated to local elected officials going forward, in what format, and on what schedule? 6. What individuals and organizations should be included on the energy assurance distribution list moving forward? 7. How often should planners hold formal and/or informal energy assurance meetings after the EAP is released? 8. What types of external meetings should the energy assurance coordinator attend to keep up with energy assurance developments? 9. What topic(s) should be covered first at an energy assurance workshop, and why? 10. Are there any local universities, colleges, or trade schools that have valuable energy assurance-related expertise to offer, and if so, how can planners involve them in a workshop or tabletop exercise? Local Government Energy Assurance Guidelines – Version 2.0 | 77
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Contents Acknowledgements..........
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Acknowledgements The U.S. Departmen
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