February 2009
February 26, 2009
Blog
Where to Find a Green Job?
William Carlos Williams began one of his most famous poems: “So much depends upon a red wheel barrow.” Maybe if he were writing today he’d switch ‘red wheelbarrow’ to ‘green job.’
The US is relying on green jobs to push forward economic recovery. Our political leaders promise they are on their way, spurred by $80 billion in stimulus money for efficiency and renewable energy.
But what are green jobs? Who offers them? What training do they require?
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Podcast
Solving the green gap with a smart grid part 1
Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets Podcast interviews Andrea Fabbri, chief
operating officer of EcoAlign. He explains why people want to save energy--but
don't. A smart grid could help solve the problem. He addresses some of the
challenges of implementing a smart grid.
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News
Association of Energy Engineers predicts shortage of energy professionals
http://www.energyvortex.com/pages/headlinedetails.cfm?id=4036
Environment Northeast: New England energy trends and policy solutions
http://www.env-ne.org/resources/open/p/id/834
Congress may expand federal authority over energy infrastructure
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10166253-38.html
Oregon bill encourages energy efficiency upgrades
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/02/18/ap6068345.html
Phoenix earns $825,000 from APS for energy efficiency
http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2009/02/16/daily29.html
Whirlpool Corporation survey shows consumers clamor for energy efficiency
Requests for Proposals
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
The New York Energy $martSM Loan Fund invites consumers to apply for low interest financing for energy efficient improvements, new construction, and renewable technology projects.
Proposals are due by July 31.
Questions should be directed to 1-866-NYSERDA.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/loanfund/default.asp.
Michigan Public Service Commission
The MPSC seeks proposals for the creation of a statewide energy efficiency and distributed renewable energy financing system called Michigan Saves.
Applications are due March 13
Questions should be directed to mpsc-grants@michigan.gov.
For more information go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/Michigan_Saves_RFP_267313_7.pdf
The California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission seeks a qualified company to perform market surveys that determine the extent of non-compliance for appliances regulated under Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations. The market surveys will help the California Energy Commission target its enforcement efforts. The survey results will identify those regulated appliance types for which the most non-compliance occurs and those market participants who are most non-compliant.
Proposals are due March 5.
Questions should be directed to Lori Tomita, contracts officer at (916) 654-5833, ltomita@energy.state.ca.us.
For more information go to http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/efficiency.html
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
SEEA will award a Southeastern city half a million dollars to design a program that reduces energy and water use by consumers and businesses. Modeled on programs being developed in Cambridge, Mass., and Cincinnati, Ohio, the competition is open to any city in the 11-state region, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Proposals are due by April.
Questions should be directed to Ben Taube at (404) 931-1518, ben@seealliance.org or
Alex Tapia at (513) 509-6521, alex@seealliance.org.
For more information go to http://www.seealliance.org/PDFs/seea_launches_ee_comp.pdf
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA announces a program to support the research and development of innovative heating and cooling technologies for residential and commercial buildings. The proposed technologies must achieve increased energy efficiency or environmental performance in New York State. Eligible technologies include, but are not limited to, space/domestic water heating, air conditioning and refrigeration, food-beverage vending machines, and heating and cooling technologies directly involving green/sustainable/renewable fuels including solar thermal. Eligible project types include new technologies or substantial improvements to existing technologies.
Proposals are due March 5 and should be submitted to:
Roseanne Viscusi, PON 1257
NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-6399
Technical questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Nathan Russell at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3469 or nar@nyserda.org. Contractual questions directed to Nancy Marucci at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3335 or nsm@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/1257pon.asp
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA seeks applications from facilities interested in energy efficiency technical evaluations, peak-load reduction studies, energy procurement analysis, proposals that study the feasibility of implementing combined heat & power (CHP) and renewable generation, and Peak-Load Curtailment Plans. This solicitation is divided into three (3) separate components: 1) Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance; 2) CHP and Renewable Generation Technical Assistance; and 3) Peak-Load Curtailment Plan Technical Assistance.
Applications accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through November 30 and should be sent to:
Roseanne Viscusi, PON 1197
NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, New York 12203-6399
CHP and renewable generation program questions should be directed to Mark Gundrum at 866-NYSERDA, ext. 325). All other program questions should be directed to Rachel Adams at 212-971-5342, ext. 3016. All contractual questions should be directed to Doreen Darling at 866-NYSERDA, ext. 3216.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/1197pon.asp
Ontario Power Authority
The OPA seeks about 100 MW from combined heat and power units fueled by renewable energy. The projects must be larger than 10 MW and affect supply or demand in Ontario by delivering electricity to the IESO-controlled grid, a local distribution system or an end user. The projects also must deliver heat to a host.
Registration forms are due by March 6; final proposals, April 30.
For more information go to http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/gp/Page.asp?PageID=1180&SiteNodeID=212&BL_ExpandID=271
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA is offering $10 million in grants to expand manufacturing of renewable, clean, and energy-efficient products in New York. The state agency will evaluate proposals on a first-come first-serve basis.
Proposals will be accepted through June 30, 2011 or until funds run out.
Send applications to Roseanne Viscusi, PON No. 1176, NYSERDA, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399. Direct technical questions to Jennifer Harvey, 518-862-1090, ext. 3264, jlh@nyserda.org, or Joe Borowiec, 518- 862-1090 ext. 3381, jcb@nyserda.org; contractual questions to Diane Vogel, 518-862-1090, ext. 3299, drv@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1176pon.asp
The California Energy Commission
The Industrial/Agricultural/Water End-Use Energy Efficiency program seeks proposals to improve the energy efficiency of industrial processes, agricultural operations, and water and wastewater treatment plants. The program strives to research, develop, and demonstrate technologies that help these sectors deal with power quality and power supply reliability issues.
Proposal abstracts are due March 5, final proposals are due April 30.
Questions or submissions should be directed to IndustrialEfficiency@energy.state.ca.us Inside California: 800-555-7794; outside California: 916-654-5106
Energy Efficiency Division
Process Energy Unit
1516 Ninth Street, MS-42
Sacramento, CA 95814-5512
For more information go to http://www.energy.ca.gov/research/iaw/
US Department of Energy
The US DOE has opened the second round of solicitations for up to $30.5 billion in federal loan guarantees for projects that employ advanced energy technologies and avoid, reduce or sequester anthropogenic emissions of air pollutants or greenhouse gases. The three solicitations are for (1) energy efficiency, renewable energy and advanced transmission and distribution technologies; (2) advanced nuclear power facilities; and (3) advanced nuclear facilities for the 'front-end' of the nuclear fuel cycle.
Applications are due February 26.
For application material and information go to http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/keydocs.html.
Questions should be directed to the Loan Guarantee Program Office at lgprogram@hq.doe.gov or 202-586-8336. For additional contact information go to http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/contact.html.
For information go to http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/index.html.
Upcoming Events
KEMA's 20th Executive Forum for Retail Energy Markets: March 2-3, Houston.
http://www.kemaforums.com/projectcenter/default.aspx?tabid=989
NAESCO - Federal Market Workshop: March 3, Washington D.C.
http://www.naesco.org/events/meetings/federal/2009/default.htm
Green Building Finance and Investment Forum West: March 2 – 4, San Francisco.
http://www.altaterra.net/events/event_details.asp?id=42969
Transmission Summit 2009: March 11 – 13, Washington D.C.
http://www.infocastinc.com/index.php/conference/trans09
Back Office Operational Efficiency in the Energy Trading Market: March 12 – 13, Houston.
www.marcusevansbb.com/BackOffice2009
2009 IEEE PES Power Systems Conference & Exposition: March 15 – 18, Seattle.
Carbon TradeEx America: April 7 – 8, Washington D.C.
http://www.carbontradeexamerica.com/
Demand Response & Energy Efficiency World: May 19 – 20, San Francisco.
http://www.euci.com/conferences/0509-dree/
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Editor: Reid Smith
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February 19, 2009
Blog
Who gets the EE stimulus money?
By Elisa Wood
February 19, 2009
The ink is dry on President Obama’s signature to the federal stimulus bill and word is out that energy efficiency receives more than $20 billion. How will homeowners and businesses benefit?
Two sources offer an excellent break-down on the incentives: the Alliance to Save Energy and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, a unit of the US Department of Energy. EERE goes so far as to give the page numbers in the bill that address certain incentives.
Here is a snap shot of where some of the energy efficiency funds will go.
Housing & Buildings
Appliances
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Podcast
The value of real-time energy use data part 2
Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets continues her interview with John
Petersen, chairman of the environmental studies program at Oberlin College. In
addition to his work with the Dorm Energy Orb, Petersen is working to motivate
homeowners in the surrounding community to be more aware of their energy use.
Again, providing real-time energy use information is the key.
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News
Energy Coalition lauds economic recovery package for making energy efficiency nation’s top energy priority
http://www.ase.org/content/news/detail/5394
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allots $16.8 billion for EERE
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/daily.cfm/hp_news_id=156
Green investing in the troubled real estate market
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/green-investing-in-the-troubled-real-estate-market/
Smart money is on energy
LIPA to spend $14.4 million on efficient energy programs
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/15/nyregion/long-island/15solarli.html
New Jersey launches energy efficiency program
Requests for Proposals
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
The New York Energy $martSM Loan Fund invites financial institutions to participate and for customers to apply for low interest financing for energy efficient improvements, new construction, and renewable technology projects.
Proposals are due by July 31.
Questions should be directed to 1-866-NYSERDA.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/loanfund/default.asp.
Michigan Public Service Commission
The MPSC seeks proposals for the creation of a statewide, innovative energy efficiency and distributed renewable energy financing system called Michigan Saves.
Applications are due March 13
Questions should be directed to mpsc-grants@michigan.gov.
For more information go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/Michigan_Saves_RFP_267313_7.pdf
The California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission seeks a qualified company to perform market surveys that determine the extent of non-compliance for appliances regulated under Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations. The market surveys will enable the California Energy Commission to target its enforcement efforts. The survey results will identify those regulated appliance types for which the most non-compliance occurs and those market participants who are most non-compliant.
Proposals are due March 5.
Questions should be directed to Lori Tomita, contracts officer at (916) 654-5833, ltomita@energy.state.ca.us.
For more information go to http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/efficiency.html
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
SEEA will award a Southeastern city half a million dollars to design a program that reduces energy and water use by consumers and businesses. Modeled on programs being developed in Cambridge, Mass., and Cincinnati, Ohio, the competition is open to any city in the 11-state region, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Proposals are due by April.
Questions should be directed to Ben Taube at (404) 931-1518, ben@seealliance.org or
Alex Tapia at (513) 509-6521, alex@seealliance.org.
For more information go to http://www.seealliance.org/PDFs/seea_launches_ee_comp.pdf
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA announces a program to support the research and development of innovative heating and cooling technologies for residential and commercial buildings. The proposed technologies must achieve increased energy efficiency or environmental performance in New York State. Eligible technologies include, but are not limited to, space/domestic water heating, air conditioning and refrigeration, food-beverage vending machines, and heating and cooling technologies directly involving green/sustainable/renewable fuels including solar thermal. Eligible project types include new technologies or substantial improvements to existing technologies.
Proposals are due March 5 and should be submitted to:
Roseanne Viscusi, PON 1257
NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-6399
Technical questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Nathan Russell at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3469 or nar@nyserda.org. Contractual questions directed to Nancy Marucci at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3335 or nsm@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/1257pon.asp
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA seeks applications from facilities interested in energy efficiency technical evaluations, peak-load reduction studies, energy procurement analysis, proposals that study the feasibility of implementing combined heat & power (CHP) and renewable generation, and Peak-Load Curtailment Plans. This solicitation is divided into three (3) separate components: 1) Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance; 2) CHP and Renewable Generation Technical Assistance; and 3) Peak-Load Curtailment Plan Technical Assistance.
Applications accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through November 30, 2009 and should be sent to:
Roseanne Viscusi, PON 1197
NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, New York 12203-6399
CHP and renewable generation program questions should be directed to Mark Gundrum at 866-NYSERDA, ext. 325). All other program questions should be directed to Rachel Adams at 212-971-5342, ext. 3016. All contractual questions should be directed to Doreen Darling at 866-NYSERDA, ext. 3216.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/1197pon.asp
Ontario Power Authority
The OPA seeks about 100 MW from combined heat and power units fueled by renewable energy. The projects must be larger than 10 MW and affect supply or demand in Ontario by delivering electricity to the IESO-controlled grid, a local distribution system or an end user. The projects also must deliver heat to a host.
Registration forms are due by March 6; final proposals, April 30.
For more information go to http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/gp/Page.asp?PageID=1180&SiteNodeID=212&BL_ExpandID=271
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA is offering $10 million in grants to expand manufacturing of renewable, clean, and energy-efficient products in New York. The state agency will evaluate proposals on a first-come first-serve basis.
Proposals will be accepted through June 30, 2011 or until funds run out.
Send applications to Roseanne Viscusi, PON No. 1176, NYSERDA, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399. Direct technical questions to Jennifer Harvey, 518-862-1090, ext. 3264, jlh@nyserda.org, or Joe Borowiec, 518- 862-1090 ext. 3381, jcb@nyserda.org; contractual questions to Diane Vogel, 518-862-1090, ext. 3299, drv@nyserda.org.
For more information go to: http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1176pon.asp
The California Energy Commission
The Industrial/Agricultural/Water End-Use Energy Efficiency program seeks proposals to improve the energy efficiency of industrial processes, agricultural operations, and water and wastewater treatment plants. The program strives to research, develop, and demonstrate technologies that help these sectors deal with power quality and power supply reliability issues.
Proposal abstracts are due March 5, final proposals are due April 30.
Questions or submissions should be directed to IndustrialEfficiency@energy.state.ca.us Inside California: 800-555-7794; outside California: 916-654-5106
Energy Efficiency Division
Process Energy Unit
1516 Ninth Street, MS-42
Sacramento, CA 95814-5512
For more information go to http://www.energy.ca.gov/research/iaw/
US Department of Energy
The US DOE has opened the second round of solicitations for up to $30.5 billion in federal loan guarantees for projects that employ advanced energy technologies and avoid, reduce or sequester anthropogenic emissions of air pollutants or greenhouse gases. The three solicitations are for (1) energy efficiency, renewable energy and advanced transmission and distribution technologies; (2) advanced nuclear power facilities; and (3) advanced nuclear facilities for the 'front-end' of the nuclear fuel cycle.
Applications are due February 26.
For application material and information go to http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/keydocs.html.
Questions should be directed to the Loan Guarantee Program Office at lgprogram@hq.doe.gov or 202-586-8336. For additional contact information go to http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/contact.html.
For information go to http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/index.html.
Upcoming Events
Renewable Energy Technology Conference 2009: February 25 – 27, Las Vegas.
KEMA's 20th Executive Forum for Retail Energy Markets: March 2-3, Houston.
http://www.kemaforums.com/projectcenter/default.aspx?tabid=989
NAESCO - Federal Market Workshop: March 3, Washington D.C.
http://www.naesco.org/events/meetings/federal/2009/default.htm
Green Building Finance and Investment Forum West: March 2 – 4, San Francisco.
http://www.altaterra.net/events/event_details.asp?id=42969
Transmission Summit 2009: March 11 – 13, Washington D.C.
http://www.infocastinc.com/index.php/conference/trans09
Back Office Operational Efficiency in the Energy Trading Market: March 12 – 13, Houston.
www.marcusevansbb.com/BackOffice2009
2009 IEEE PES Power Systems Conference & Exposition: March 15 – 18, Seattle.
Carbon TradeEx America: April 7 – 8, Washington D.C.
http://www.carbontradeexamerica.com/
Demand Response & Energy Efficiency World: May 19 – 20, San Francisco.
http://www.euci.com/conferences/0509-dree/
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Podcast Suggestions?
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Editor: Reid Smith
------
February 12, 2009
Blog
Googlifying the electric grid
By Elisa Wood
February 12, 2009
If you showed Alexander Graham Bell cell phone towers, he’d be stumped. But if you let Thomas Edison tinker with our electricity grid, he’d know just what to do -- not because of his genius, but because electric transmission has changed little since Edison’s day. Telephone technology advanced; electricity did not. So says the Department of Energy. http://www.oe.energy.gov/1165.htm
Thus, we are now playing catch-up and pursuing a new, smart grid. This means we will incorporate digital technology which, among other things, allows for two-way communication. The grid will speak to us and we will speak back through our actions. The average householder will know the price of power as it constantly changes throughout the day, and based on the information, choose when to buy it.
The implications to society are huge. Like the Internet, which democratized information retrieval, the smart grid opens doors for new control by the common folk, in this case over energy management, now the domain of remote utilities and grid operators. Collectively, we will determine what kind of energy the nation uses and when. In a sense, we all become energy policymakers through our purchasing choices.
So it’s no surprise that Google, whose goal is to "organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful” announced this week that it will step in and help with the smartening. Google is not an energy company, but it understands how to make information retrieval user friendly – and this will be crucial to the success of the smart grid. http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/power-to-people.html
To read and comment on the rest of the blog, go to
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Podcast
Energy Orb inspires students part 1
Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets interviews John Petersen, chairman of the
environmental studies program at Oberlin College. In Part I, he describes
Oberlin’s Dorm Energy Orb, which gives students feedback about their energy use
and -- coupled with an energy saving contest -- inspires them to save energy.
To listen and subscribe to Energy Efficiency Markets Podcast, go to
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News
Google crashes the smart grid party
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10160234-54.html
Senate's RES proposal is 'wimpy'
http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/17633
Efficiency alone could cut U.S. electricity use by 30 percent reveals RMI study
http://greenerbuildings.com/news/2009/02/10/efficiency-us-electricity
Deal reached in Congress on $789 billion stimulus plan
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/12/us/politics/12stimulus.html?_r=1
EcoAlign issues report: "Increasing energy efficiency through decentralized coordination"
http://www.csrwire.com/News/14554.html
DOE and GM unveil EcoCAR challenge designs
Requests for Proposals
The California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission seeks a qualified company to perform market surveys that determine the extent of non-compliance for appliances regulated under Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations. The market surveys will enable the California Energy Commission to target its enforcement efforts. The survey results will identify those regulated appliance types for which the most non-compliance occurs and those market participants who are most non-compliant.
Proposals are due March 5.
Questions should be directed to Lori Tomita, contracts officer at (916) 654-5833, ltomita@energy.state.ca.us.
For more information go to http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/efficiency.html
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
SEEA will award a Southeastern city half a million dollars to design a program that reduces energy and water use by consumers and businesses. Modeled on programs being developed in Cambridge, Mass., and Cincinnati, Ohio, the competition is open to any city in the 11-state region, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Proposals are due by April.
Questions should be directed to Ben Taube at (404) 931-1518, ben@seealliance.org or
Alex Tapia at (513) 509-6521, alex@seealliance.org.
For more information go to http://www.seealliance.org/PDFs/seea_launches_ee_comp.pdf
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA announces a program to support the research and development of innovative heating and cooling technologies for residential and commercial buildings. The proposed technologies must achieve increased energy efficiency or environmental performance in New York State. Eligible technologies include, but are not limited to, space/domestic water heating, air conditioning and refrigeration, food-beverage vending machines, and heating and cooling technologies directly involving green/sustainable/renewable fuels including solar thermal. Eligible project types include new technologies or substantial improvements to existing technologies.
Proposals are due March 5 and should be submitted to:
Roseanne Viscusi, PON 1257
NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-6399
Technical questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Nathan Russell at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3469 or nar@nyserda.org. Contractual questions directed to Nancy Marucci at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3335 or nsm@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/1257pon.asp
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA seeks applications from facilities interested in energy efficiency technical evaluations, peak-load reduction studies, energy procurement analysis, proposals that study the feasibility of implementing combined heat & power (CHP) and renewable generation, and Peak-Load Curtailment Plans. This solicitation is divided into three (3) separate components: 1) Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance; 2) CHP and Renewable Generation Technical Assistance; and 3) Peak-Load Curtailment Plan Technical Assistance.
Applications accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through November 30, 2009 and should be sent to:
Roseanne Viscusi, PON 1197
NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, New York 12203-6399
CHP and renewable generation program questions should be directed to Mark Gundrum at 866-NYSERDA, ext. 325). All other program questions should be directed to Rachel Adams at 212-971-5342, ext. 3016. All contractual questions should be directed to Doreen Darling at 866-NYSERDA, ext. 3216.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/1197pon.asp
Ontario Power Authority
The OPA seeks about 100 MW from combined heat and power units fueled by renewable energy. The projects must be larger than 10 MW and affect supply or demand in Ontario by delivering electricity to the IESO-controlled grid, a local distribution system or an end user. The projects also must deliver heat to a host.
Registration forms are due by March 6; final proposals, April 30.
For more information go to http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/gp/Page.asp?PageID=1180&SiteNodeID=212&BL_ExpandID=271
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA is offering $10 million in grants to expand manufacturing of renewable, clean, and energy-efficient products in New York. The state agency will evaluate proposals on a first-come first-serve basis.
Proposals will be accepted through June 30, 2011 or until funds run out.
Send applications to Roseanne Viscusi, PON No. 1176, NYSERDA, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399. Direct technical questions to Jennifer Harvey, 518-862-1090, ext. 3264, jlh@nyserda.org, or Joe Borowiec, 518- 862-1090 ext. 3381, jcb@nyserda.org; contractual questions to Diane Vogel, 518-862-1090, ext. 3299, drv@nyserda.org.
For more information go to: http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1176pon.asp
The California Energy Commission
The Industrial/Agricultural/Water End-Use Energy Efficiency program seeks proposals to improve the energy efficiency of industrial processes, agricultural operations, and water and wastewater treatment plants. The program strives to research, develop, and demonstrate technologies that help these sectors deal with power quality and power supply reliability issues.
Proposal abstracts are due March 5, final proposals are due April 30.
Questions or submissions should be directed to IndustrialEfficiency@energy.state.ca.us Inside California: 800-555-7794; outside California: 916-654-5106
Energy Efficiency Division
Process Energy Unit
1516 Ninth Street, MS-42
Sacramento, CA 95814-5512
For more information go to http://www.energy.ca.gov/research/iaw/
US Department of Energy
The US DOE has opened the second round of solicitations for up to $30.5 billion in federal loan guarantees for projects that employ advanced energy technologies and avoid, reduce or sequester anthropogenic emissions of air pollutants or greenhouse gases. The three solicitations are for (1) energy efficiency, renewable energy and advanced transmission and distribution technologies; (2) advanced nuclear power facilities; and (3) advanced nuclear facilities for the 'front-end' of the nuclear fuel cycle.
Applications are due February 26.
For application material and information go to http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/keydocs.html.
Questions should be directed to the Loan Guarantee Program Office at lgprogram@hq.doe.gov or 202-586-8336. For additional contact information go to http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/contact.html.
For information go to http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/index.html.
Upcoming Events
2nd Annual Smart Grid Initiatives for Utilities: February 18 – 20, Austin.
Renewable Energy Technology Conference 2009: February 25 – 27, Las Vegas.
KEMA's 20th Executive Forum for Retail Energy Markets: March 2-3, Houston.
http://www.kemaforums.com/projectcenter/default.aspx?tabid=989
NAESCO - Federal Market Workshop: March 3, Washington D.C.
http://www.naesco.org/events/meetings/federal/2009/default.htm
Green Building Finance and Investment Forum West: March 2 – 4, San Francisco.
http://www.altaterra.net/events/event_details.asp?id=42969
Transmission Summit 2009: March 11 – 13, Washington D.C.
http://www.infocastinc.com/index.php/conference/trans09
Back Office Operational Efficiency in the Energy Trading Market: March 12 – 13, Houston.
www.marcusevansbb.com/BackOffice2009
2009 IEEE PES Power Systems Conference & Exposition: March 15 – 18, Seattle.
Demand Response & Energy Efficiency World: May 19 – 20, San Francisco.
http://www.euci.com/conferences/0509-dree/
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February 5, 2009
Blog
Federal stimulus: Pork or real energy policy?
By Elisa Wood
February 5, 2009
Two recent gestures by President Obama indicate that he is serious about clean energy and will pursue it differently than any of his predecessors.
First, he made history in using his inaugural speech to promote renewable energy – something never done before by a US President, according to Department of Energy’s EERE News Network.
Second, on February 5 Obama drilled down to the nitty-gritty of energy efficiency policy. In a presidential memorandum, he called for the DOE to establish higher standards for common household appliances.
“We’ll save through these simple steps over the next thirty years the amount of energy produced over a two-year period by all the coal-fired power plants in America,” he said in remarks at the DOE.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy says the memorandum marks the first time Obama has made efficiency standards a top priority in his domestic energy policy. Obama seeks legal deadlines to set standards, “an important break from his predecessors who fell behind on updates for some 22 standards,” according to ACEEE.
Both of these gestures were important, and indicate he will fulfill – or at least try – his energy campaign promises. But the true test of his ability to revamp US energy policy comes as he tries to sell the $50 billion for energy in the federal stimulus package. Critics are slamming some of the provisions, such as plans to upgrade federal buildings and improve the federal transportation fleet.
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How EE innovators can avoid patent problems
Lisa Cohn from Energy Efficiency Markets interviews Mike Messenger, director of the electronics group for the law firm Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein, Fox. He explains what issues EE companies should consider when filing for patents and how to avoid patent problems that affect green industries.
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News
Michigan’s governor announces sweeping new clean energy proposal
http://www.aceee.org/press/0902mi.htm
Utilities turn their customers green, with envy
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/31/science/earth/31compete.html?ref=earth
House votes massive federal investment in energy efficiency to aid nation's economic recovery
http://www.ase.org/content/news/detail/5346
ACEEE annual ranking of green vehicles shows progress despite tough times
http://www.greenercars.org/2009%20Press%20Release.pdf
Texas clean air bill proposes higher energy efficiency standards
President Barack Obama fires back at critics of economic stimulus plan
Requests for Proposals
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA announces a program to support the research and development of innovative heating and cooling technologies for residential and commercial buildings. The proposed technologies must achieve increased energy efficiency or environmental performance in New York State. Eligible technologies include, but are not limited to, space/domestic water heating, air conditioning and refrigeration, food-beverage vending machines, and heating and cooling technologies directly involving green/sustainable/renewable fuels including solar thermal. Eligible project types include new technologies or substantial improvements to existing technologies.
Proposals are due March 5 and should be submitted to:
Roseanne Viscusi, PON 1257
NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-6399
Technical questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Nathan Russell at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3469 or nar@nyserda.org. Contractual questions directed to Nancy Marucci at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3335 or nsm@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/1257pon.asp
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA seeks applications from facilities interested in energy efficiency technical evaluations, peak-load reduction studies, energy procurement analysis, proposals that study the feasibility of implementing combined heat & power (CHP) and renewable generation, and Peak-Load Curtailment Plans. This solicitation is divided into three (3) separate components: 1) Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance; 2) CHP and Renewable Generation Technical Assistance; and 3) Peak-Load Curtailment Plan Technical Assistance.
Applications accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through November 30, 2009 and should be sent to:
Roseanne Viscusi, PON 1197
NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, New York 12203-6399
CHP and renewable generation program questions should be directed to Mark Gundrum at 866-NYSERDA, ext. 325). All other program questions should be directed to Rachel Adams at 212-971-5342, ext. 3016. All contractual questions should be directed to Doreen Darling at 866-NYSERDA, ext. 3216.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/1197pon.asp
Ontario Power Authority
The OPA seeks about 100 MW from combined heat and power units fueled by renewable energy. The projects must be larger than 10 MW and affect supply or demand in Ontario by delivering electricity to the IESO-controlled grid, a local distribution system or an end user. The projects also must deliver heat to a host.
Registration forms are due by March 6; final proposals, April 30.
For more information go to http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/gp/Page.asp?PageID=1180&SiteNodeID=212&BL_ExpandID=271
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA is offering $10 million in grants to expand manufacturing of renewable, clean, and energy-efficient products in New York. The state agency will evaluate proposals on a first-come first-serve basis.
Proposals will be accepted through June 30, 2011 or until funds run out.
Send applications to Roseanne Viscusi, PON No. 1176, NYSERDA, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399. Direct technical questions to Jennifer Harvey, 518-862-1090, ext. 3264, jlh@nyserda.org, or Joe Borowiec, 518- 862-1090 ext. 3381, jcb@nyserda.org; contractual questions to Diane Vogel, 518-862-1090, ext. 3299, drv@nyserda.org.
For more information go to: http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1176pon.asp
The California Energy Commission
The Industrial/Agricultural/Water End-Use Energy Efficiency program seeks proposals to improve the energy efficiency of industrial processes, agricultural operations, and water and wastewater treatment plants. The program strives to research, develop, and demonstrate technologies that help these sectors deal with power quality and power supply reliability issues.
Proposal abstracts are due March 5, final proposals are due April 30.
Questions or submissions should be directed to IndustrialEfficiency@energy.state.ca.us Inside California: 800-555-7794; outside California: 916-654-5106
Energy Efficiency Division
Process Energy Unit
1516 Ninth Street, MS-42
Sacramento, CA 95814-5512
For more information go to http://www.energy.ca.gov/research/iaw/
US Department of Energy
The US DOE has opened the second round of solicitations for up to $30.5 billion in federal loan guarantees for projects that employ advanced energy technologies and avoid, reduce or sequester anthropogenic emissions of air pollutants or greenhouse gases. The three solicitations are for (1) energy efficiency, renewable energy and advanced transmission and distribution technologies; (2) advanced nuclear power facilities; and (3) advanced nuclear facilities for the 'front-end' of the nuclear fuel cycle.
Applications are due February 26.
For application material and information go to http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/keydocs.html.
Questions should be directed to the Loan Guarantee Program Office at lgprogram@hq.doe.gov or 202-586-8336. For additional contact information go to http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/contact.html.
For information go to http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/index.html.
Upcoming Events
CERA Week 2009 Risk and the Rebuilding of Confidence: Energy Strategies for a Turbulent Economy: February 9 - 13, Houston.
http://www2.cera.com/ceraweek2009/1,3551,,00.html
2nd Annual Smart Grid Initiatives for Utilities: February 18 – 20, Austin.
KEMA's 20th Executive Forum for Retail Energy Markets: March 2-3, Houston.
http://www.kemaforums.com/projectcenter/default.aspx?tabid=989
NAESCO - Federal Market Workshop: March 3, Washington D.C.
http://www.naesco.org/events/meetings/federal/2009/default.htm
Green Building Finance and Investment Forum West: March 2 – 4, San Francisco.
http://www.altaterra.net/events/event_details.asp?id=42969
Transmission Summit 2009: March 11 – 13, Washington D.C.
http://www.infocastinc.com/index.php/conference/trans09
2009 Power Systems Conference & Exposition: March 15 – 18, Seattle.
Demand Response & Energy Efficiency World: May 19 – 20, San Francisco.
http://www.euci.com/conferences/0509-dree/
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