November, 2009
November 19, 2009
Blog
What does the US/China agreement mean for efficiency?
By Elisa Wood
November 19, 2009
The energy efficiency market has a gawky quality. It is not exactly one market but a conglomeration of various industries as diverse as appliance manufacturers, energy auditors, smart meter software designers and cogeneration developers. They are unified only in their ability to save energy.
All arms and legs as it may appear, the efficiency market seems ready to shoot to a new level of maturity. If that wasn’t apparent before, it became so this week with an announcement out of Obama’s visit to Beijing that the US and China will collaborate to curb their combined $1.5 trillion annual energy appetite.
How will this change the efficiency industry?
Given that the two nations consume 40% of the world’s energy, the collaboration could bring new economies of scale to efficiency. The agreement calls for:
With this new scale, energy services companies (ESCos) may follow a growth pattern similar to that of US solar firms. Just a few years ago, solar installation companies tended to of the two-guys-and-a-truck variety. The operations were small and local, just as many ESCos are now. Then companies like SunEdison came along and began acquiring the smaller ventures. Soon solar had a national footprint, and not long after, an international footprint as European and Chinese companies began buying American firms.
Solar seemed to mature into an international market overnight. Efficiency may now have the same opportunity.
See details on the US/Chinese collaboration here: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/documents2009/US-China_Fact_Sheet_Efficiency_Action_Plan.pdf
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Podcast
The big climate change challenge part 2
Lisa Cohn from EE Markets continues her interview with Michael Woelk, president and CEO of Picarro, about measuring the workability of climate change rules. Scientists need to be able to measure consistent data from a variety of locations to detect actual greenhouse gas trends over large temporal scales, he says.
To listen and subscribe to Energy Efficiency Markets Podcast, go to
http://www.realwriters.net/rew/rtlnkmr.htm
Coming Soon: Energy Efficiency Incentives for Businesses 2009
Volume 1: Eastern States
By Elisa Wood and Lisa Cohn
For information about pre-ordering the guide at reduced rates or advertising options, please e-mail us at realenergywriters@comcast.net
News
A stimulus that could save money
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/18/business/economy/18leonhardt.html
Barack Obama clean energy package United States-China
Intel to unveil energy-efficient, many-core research chip
New Starbucks stores to go green
http://www.examiner.com/x-9907-DC-Coffee--Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d13-New-Starbucks-stores-to-go-green
Fifty percent increase in green building programs since 2007
http://www.aia.org/press/releases/AIAB081674
New York State passes PACE finance enabling legislation
Requests for Proposals
The City of Campbell
The City of Campbell seeks proposals from qualified firms for an energy efficiency and solar energy feasibility study. The preliminary scope of work includes a review of existing city facilities, analysis of current and historical energy use data, and development of recommendations for energy efficiency investments, including consideration of possible installation of solar photovoltaic systems.
Proposals are due by December 17.
Questions should be directed to Brett Stollenwerk, facilities manager, (408) 866–2195, Bretts@cityofcampbell.com.
For more information go to
http://www.cityofcampbell.com/PublicWorks/RFP-RFQ/Solar%20Energy%20Feasibility%20Study.pdf
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Money is available for companies to site Class I renewable energy or energy efficiency product manufacturing facilities in New Jersey. New Jersey clean technology manufacturers can receive funding for project assessment and design, or project construction and operation.
For more program details, follow the link below, contactEdisonCEMF@njeda.com or call 866-534-7789
For more information go to http://www.njeda.com/web/Aspx_pg/Templates/Npic_Text.aspx?Doc_Id=1085&menuid=1287&topid=718&levelid=6&midid=1175
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
The Orcelle Fund seeks new ideas for technology development. The fund is a grant-awarding body that will provide seed capital for high-risk alternative maritime energy sources and energy-efficient technology.
Proposals are due by December 15, 2009.
For more information go to http://www.2wglobal.com/www/environment/Orcellefund/index.jsp.
The Department of Energy
The DOE is offering state and local governments up to $454 million from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, offered through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The competitive solicitation makes available:
1. $390 million for Retrofit Ramp-Up, innovative programs that provide whole-neighborhood building energy retrofits.
2. $64 million from the General Innovation Fund to help expand local energy efficiency efforts and reduce energy use in the commercial, residential, transportation, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
Applications are due December 14.
Questions should be directed through the FedConnect office at https://www.fedconnect.net/.
For more information go to http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA invites proposals for projects that develop, demonstrate or commercialize innovative ultraviolet light or electron beam technologies. The projects must provide energy benefits for an industrial process in New York’s manufacturing sector.
Proposals are due March 10.
Technical questions should be directed to one of the project managers at (518) 862-1090, Scott Larsen, ext. 3208, lsl@nyserda.org, Bill Reinhardt, ext. 3257, wwr@nyserda.org. Contractual questions should be directed to Nancy Marucci, ext. 3335, nsm@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1641pon.asp.
The New York State Energy Research Authority
The ‘NY-BEST (New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology) Market-Driven Research Program’ is designed stimulate world-class, industry-relevant, research and development, and to support industrial activity in New York in the commercialization of advanced battery and energy storage technology. This program will provide funding for organizations to develop and commercialize battery and energy storage technologies and products. Eligible energy storage technologies include technologies that store electric energy directly, components of these technologies, and systems or products that incorporate these technologies.
Proposals are due December 17.
Technical questions should be directed to Richard Drake, (518) 862-1090, ext. 3258 rld@nyserda.org, or Jennifer Harvey, (518) 862-1090, ext. 3264 jlh@nyserda.org. Contractual questions should be directed to Nancy Marucci at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3335, nsm@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1704summary.pdf
The Department of Energy
The DOE seeks to develop a well-trained, highly skilled electric power workforce to build a national clean-energy smart grid. This FOA supports the development and deployment of Training Program(s), as well as the actual training of personnel.
Proposals are due November 23.
Questions should be directed to Linda Jarnagin, linda_k_jarnagin@rl.gov.
For more information go to
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000152&agency=DOE
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA seeks studies on energy efficiency, solar thermal, biomass, fuel cells, small wind, energy management personnel and vehicles. The studies can be later used to support applications for federal stimulus funds. Eligible participants include: municipal governments, public K-12 schools, public universities or colleges, hospitals, and not-for-profits.
Applications are due by March 15, 2010 on a first-come, first-serve basis, or until funds are fully committed.
Technical questions concerning this solicitation should be directed Ben Fox, (518) 862-1090, ext. 3444 or bf2@nyserda.org. Contractual questions should be directed to Venice Forbes, (518) 862-1090, ext.3507 or vwf@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1161pon.asp.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA seeks applications from software developers to provide building modeling software for use in NYSERDA's New York Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program
Applications are due by June 30, 2011.
For RFQ questions contact Brian Atchinson, (518) 862-1090, ext.3382, or bta@nyserda.org; for contract questions, Venice Forbes, (518) 862-1090, ext. 3507, or vwf@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1303rfql.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 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.
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.
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; and 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.
Upcoming Events
Balance of Systems & Balance of Plants Conference & Expo: December 3 - 4, San Diego
http://www.newsolartoday.com/bosbop/index.shtml
Airports Energy Efficiency Forum: February. (Date yet to be set.) Seattle
http://events.aaae.org/sites/091103/index.cfm
Solutions for Success New York’s ENERGY STAR for Homes 2010 Conference: February 3 - 4, Saratoga Springs, NY
ACI New Jersey Home Performance Conference 2010: March 4 –-5, Atlantic City
http://www.affordablecomfort.org/event/aci_new_jersey_home_performance_conference_2010
Recommended Reading
Monitoring Geothermal Heat Pump Performance
http://www.onsetcomp.com/resources/white_papers
Nominate Now! Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/11/excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards
Lisa Cohn’s new Energy Blog
Read and comment on Lisa Cohn's new energy blog, Cohn's Corner, for SNL Energy:
http://www.snl.com/Interactivex/article.aspx?CdId=A-10346839-12843
Check out stories we are writing on twitter.com
Podcast Suggestions?
We are open to suggestions for our popular podcast, which attracts up to 180 new subscribers a day. We are now seeking interviews with efficiency experts who can walk us through hypothetical projects and discuss efficiency changes they would recommend to clients. Contact us at realenergywriter@comcast.net.
Editor: Reid Smith
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November 12, 2009
Blog
No place like home for energy savings
By Elisa Wood
November 12, 2009
Apparently there is no place like home, even when it comes to fulfilling lofty wishes like fixing our energy supply.
A recent White House task force on the middle class finds that our homes generate more than 20% of the nation's carbon dioxide emissions. If we make our houses more efficient, we can significantly cut emissions and reduce energy use by 40%, a move that could lower our bills by $21 billion annually.
But who has the extra cash in this economy for better windows and an updated heating system?
The report recommends leveraging some of the $80 billion in energy and environment stimulus funds to set up financing mechanisms that let homeowners pay over time and avoid the upfront hit.
Already, to that end, several states have created low-interest revolving loan funds. Nebraska has set aside $11 million. Florida is offering $10 million, particularly for solar hot water installations. And yes, Dorothy, you can go home again. Kansas has gotten into the act with $34 million in efficiency loans.
In addition, the task force encourages federally funded pilot programs using ‘Property Assessed Clean Energy’ financing. Now available in a handful of cities, these programs finance clean energy efforts on property tax bills. Ideally, the efficiency retrofits will reduce energy bills at least as much as property payments rise, so that the homeowner faces no net increase in expenses. Particularly interesting, the loan stays with the property – not the owner. So if the homeowner decides to sell, the new owner, who reaps the benefits of the efficient home, also pays any remaining costs of the retrofit.
Similarly, the report calls for making energy efficiency mortgages more available. The US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development needs to work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to establish uniform procedures for such mortgage products, the report says. In addition, the home appraisal industry must develop methods to evaluate a home’s energy efficiency.
And finally, the report says the housing industry deserves the same opportunity given to the appliance industry with Energy Star labels. Americans saved $19 billion on their utility bills last year with Energy Star appliances, according to the report. A similar label for homes would help buyers in their shopping and provide a benchmark for auditors, retrofitters, lenders and realtors.
To realize these recommendations, the report calls for creation of an interagency ‘Energy Retrofit Working Group,’ chaired by the Department of Energy, HUD, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Labor, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Is the White House doing more than tapping its shoes together to bring the initiative home? Monitor these two sites for progress: http://www.whitehouse.gov/strongmiddleclass/blog
http://www.whitehouse.gov/strongmiddleclass
Podcast
The big climate change challenge
Lisa Cohn from EE Markets interviews Michael R. Woelk, president and CEO, Picarro, Inc., about the need for the US to measure whether its (proposed) climate change legislation is working. Scientists need to be able to measure consistent data from a variety of locations in order to detect actual greenhouse gas trends over large temporal scales, he says.
To listen and subscribe to Energy Efficiency Markets Podcast, go to
http://www.realwriters.net/rew/rtlnkmr.htm
Coming Soon: Energy Efficiency Incentives for Businesses 2009
Volume 1: Eastern States
By Elisa Wood and Lisa Cohn
For information about pre-ordering the guide at reduced rates or advertising options, please e-mail us at realenergywriters@comcast.net
News
Energy efficiency: An economic development strategy for South Carolina
http://www.aceee.org/press/e099pr.htm
Germany tops list of best energy efficiency policies
http://www.energyefficiencynews.com/policy/i/2555/
California utility targets rate hike at energy-saving customers
National grid wants to triple energy efficiency programs
Weak Florida power conservation goals rejected
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5joTX1zqi1u826MSS14N0ct5ucu-gD9BSV5200
IEA Shoutout: Nukes, Renewables, Energy Efficiency Key to Climate Change Battle
Requests for Proposals
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Money is available for companies to site Class I renewable energy or energy efficiency product manufacturing facilities in New Jersey. New Jersey clean technology manufacturers can receive funding for project assessment and design, or project construction and operation.
For more program details, follow the link below, contactEdisonCEMF@njeda.com or call 866-534-7789
For more information go to http://www.njeda.com/web/Aspx_pg/Templates/Npic_Text.aspx?Doc_Id=1085&menuid=1287&topid=718&levelid=6&midid=1175
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
The Orcelle Fund, a grant-awarding body that will provide seed capital for high-risk development projects for alternative maritime energy sources and energy-efficient technology, seeks new ideas to support.
Proposals are due by December 15, 2009.
For more information go to http://www.2wglobal.com/www/environment/Orcellefund/index.jsp.
The Department of Energy
The DOE is offering state and local governments up to $454 million from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, offered through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The competitive solicitation makes available:
1. $390 million for Retrofit Ramp-Up, innovative programs that provide whole-neighborhood building energy retrofits.
2. $64 million from the General Innovation Fund to help expand local energy efficiency efforts and reduce energy use in the commercial, residential, transportation, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
Applications are due December 14.
Questions should be directed through the FedConnect office at https://www.fedconnect.net/.
For more information go to http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA invites proposals for projects that develop, demonstrate or commercialize innovative ultraviolet light or electron beam technologies. The projects must provide energy benefits for an industrial process in New York’s manufacturing sector.
Proposals are due March 10.
Technical questions should be directed to one of the project managers at (518) 862-1090, Scott Larsen, ext. 3208, lsl@nyserda.org, Bill Reinhardt, ext. 3257, wwr@nyserda.org. Contractual questions should be directed to Nancy Marucci, ext. 3335, nsm@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1641pon.asp.
The New York State Energy Research Authority
The ‘NY-BEST (New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology) Market-Driven Research Program’ is designed stimulate world-class, industry-relevant, research and development, and to support industrial activity in New York in the commercialization of advanced battery and energy storage technology. This program will provide funding for organizations to develop and commercialize battery and energy storage technologies and products. Eligible energy storage technologies include technologies that store electric energy directly, components of these technologies, and systems or products that incorporate these technologies.
Proposals are due December 17.
Technical questions should be directed to Richard Drake, (518) 862-1090, ext. 3258 rld@nyserda.org, or Jennifer Harvey, (518) 862-1090, ext. 3264 jlh@nyserda.org. Contractual questions should be directed to Nancy Marucci at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3335, nsm@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1704summary.pdf
The Department of Energy
The DOE seeks to develop a well-trained, highly skilled electric power workforce to build a national clean-energy smart grid. This FOA supports the development and deployment of Training Program(s), as well as the actual training of personnel.
Proposals are due November 23.
Questions should be directed to Linda Jarnagin, linda_k_jarnagin@rl.gov.
For more information go to
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000152&agency=DOE
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA seeks studies on energy efficiency, solar thermal, biomass, fuel cells, small wind, energy management personnel and vehicles. The studies can be later used to support applications for federal stimulus funds. Eligible participants include: municipal governments, public K-12 schools, public universities or colleges, hospitals, and not-for-profits.
Applications are due by March 15, 2010 on a first-come, first-serve basis, or until funds are fully committed.
Technical questions concerning this solicitation should be directed Ben Fox, (518) 862-1090, ext. 3444 or bf2@nyserda.org. Contractual questions should be directed to Venice Forbes, (518) 862-1090, ext.3507 or vwf@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1161pon.asp.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA seeks applications from software developers to provide building modeling software for use in NYSERDA's New York Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program
Applications are due by June 30, 2011.
For RFQ questions contact Brian Atchinson, (518) 862-1090, ext.3382, or bta@nyserda.org; for contract questions, Venice Forbes, (518) 862-1090, ext. 3507, or vwf@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1303rfql.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 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.
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.
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; and 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.
Upcoming Events
Behavior, Energy & Climate Change Conference: November 15 - 18, Washington D.C.
http://aceee.org/conf/09becc/09beccindex.htm
The National Association of Energy Service Companies Annual Conference: November 17 - 18, Los Angeles
http://www.naesco.org/events/conference/annual/default.htm
Balance of Systems & Balance of Plants Conference & Expo: December 3 - 4, San Diego
http://www.newsolartoday.com/bosbop/index.shtml
Airports Energy Efficiency Forum: February, Seattle
http://events.aaae.org/sites/091103/index.cfm
Recommended Reading
Monitoring Geothermal Heat Pump Performance
http://www.onsetcomp.com/resources/white_papers
Nominate Now! Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/11/excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards
ZiptoGreen Energy Efficiency Blog
Please see our regular column on energy efficiency at ziptogreen.com, a new interactive website to help consumers reduce energy use.
Lisa Cohn’s new Energy Blog
Read and comment on Lisa Cohn's new energy blog, Cohn's Corner, for SNL Energy:
http://www.snl.com/Interactivex/article.aspx?CdId=A-10217776-11826
Check out stories we are writing on twitter.com
Podcast Suggestions?
We are open to suggestions for our popular podcast, which attracts up to 160 new subscribers a day. We are now seeking interviews with efficiency experts who can walk us through hypothetical projects and discuss efficiency changes they would recommend to clients. Contact us at realenergywriter@comcast.net.
Editor: Reid Smith
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November 5, 2009
Blog
Energy research and the cobbler’s children
November 5, 2009
Scientific research has brought us products that offer greater energy efficiency. But is research, itself, energy efficient?
Evan Mills, staff scientist with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, raises this question and points out what may be a largely untapped market for energy efficiency companies: research labs. (See Environmental Science & Technology, http://eetd.lbl.gov/emills/pubs/pdf/sustainable-scientists.pdf.)
US researchers “unwittingly” spend about $10 billion annually on energy, he says in the article, and could cut the bill by half through sustainable practices.
It’s important to take a look at research efficiency because labs are often energy intensive. Researchers may work in hyper clean environments with sophisticated air ventilation, or they may need data centers with vast air-conditioning. Thus, a lab’s utility bills can be “staggering,” he says. Consider CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, whose 230-MW capacity needs costs $80 million per year; or the US Department of Energy’s data centers, which pay $100 million per year for energy.
Money saved through efficiency could be channeled into more research. Yet only 1 to 3% of research labs operate in “green” facilities. LBNL has created a model energy efficient lab setting at its Molecular Foundry, a nanotechnology lab in Berkeley, California. With LEED gold certification, the facility has achieved energy savings 28% beyond California’s already aggressive building standard. http://www.kawneer.com/kawneer/north_america/en/news/releases/LBNL_Release_FINAL.pdf
Typically, laboratory’s can find energy savings by using premium-efficiency fume hoods and laboratory equipment, avoiding over-ventilation, limiting pressure drop in the ventilation system, engaging in energy recovery, minimizing simultaneous heating and cooling, and properly sizing space conditioning equipment to match energy needs, according to Mills.
He recommends that we reduce energy costs by including efficiency requirements in research solicitations. Labs could then calculate the cost of efficient equipment or building improvements into a proposal’s capital expenditures.
“Doing the right thing isn’t the only reason to strive for improved sustainability,” Mills says in the article. “The scientific enterprise depends on availability of ample energy and can be fettered by its cost. In the 1980s, LBNL’s particle accelerators were responsible for the vast majority of site-wide energy use. Indeed, the Bevatron’s [a particle accelerator] energy budget only allowed for ten months of experiments each year. At the time, raising the energy efficiency of the process (e.g., through improved magnets and power supplies) trimmed consumption and costs sufficiently to enable a full year of experiments to be conducted.”
Today, it appears energy research has succumbed to the syndrome of the cobbler’s children who have no shoes. Science discovers efficiencies, but doesn’t necessarily put them to use for its own purposes. Given our growing mastery of common efficiency practices in homes and businesses, research labs represent a new frontier for the energy efficiency industry.
To read and comment on the rest of the blog, go to
http://energyefficiencymarkets.wordpress.com/ or
http://energyefficiencymarkets.blogspot.com/
Podcast
How servers waste energy part 2
Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets continues her interview with Sumir Karayi, CEO of 1E, a power management software developer. Karayi discusses a recent study of server efficiency that found there is much room for improvement.
To listen and subscribe to Energy Efficiency Markets Podcast, go to
http://www.realwriters.net/rew/rtlnkmr.htm
Coming Soon: Energy Efficiency Incentives for Businesses 2009
Volume 1: Eastern States
By Elisa Wood and Lisa Cohn
For information about pre-ordering the guide at reduced rates or advertising options, please e-mail us at realenergywriters@comcast.net
News
Secretary Chu announces more than $155 million for industrial energy efficiency projects
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=263
New broadband tool from Google to help pursue energy efficiency
Smart meters coming to a utility near you
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10388171-54.html
New York invests $24 million in stimulus funds for state energy programs
New Jersey celebrates 10 millionth CFL milestone
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS223410+30-Oct-2009+PRN20091030
LA changing its glow for more efficiency
Requests for Proposals
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
The Orcelle Fund, a grant-awarding body that will provide seed capital for high-risk development projects for alternative maritime energy sources and energy-efficient technology, seeks new ideas to support.
Proposals are due by December 15, 2009.
For more information go to http://www.2wglobal.com/www/environment/Orcellefund/index.jsp.
The Department of Energy
The DOE is offering state and local governments up to $454 million from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, offered through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The competitive solicitation makes available:
1. $390 million for Retrofit Ramp-Up, innovative programs that provide whole-neighborhood building energy retrofits.
2. $64 million from the General Innovation Fund to help expand local energy efficiency efforts and reduce energy use in the commercial, residential, transportation, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
Applications are due December 14.
Questions should be directed through the FedConnect office at https://www.fedconnect.net/.
For more information go to http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA invites proposals for projects that develop, demonstrate or commercialize innovative ultraviolet light or electron beam technologies. The projects must provide energy benefits for an industrial process in New York’s manufacturing sector.
Proposals are due March 10.
Technical questions should be directed to one of the project managers at (518) 862-1090, Scott Larsen, ext. 3208, lsl@nyserda.org, Bill Reinhardt, ext. 3257, wwr@nyserda.org. Contractual questions should be directed to Nancy Marucci, ext. 3335, nsm@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1641pon.asp.
The New York State Energy Research Authority
The ‘NY-BEST (New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology) Market-Driven Research Program’ is designed stimulate world-class, industry-relevant, research and development, and to support industrial activity in New York in the commercialization of advanced battery and energy storage technology. This program will provide funding for organizations to develop and commercialize battery and energy storage technologies and products. Eligible energy storage technologies include technologies that store electric energy directly, components of these technologies, and systems or products that incorporate these technologies.
Proposals are due December 17.
Technical questions should be directed to Richard Drake, (518) 862-1090, ext. 3258 rld@nyserda.org, or Jennifer Harvey, (518) 862-1090, ext. 3264 jlh@nyserda.org. Contractual questions should be directed to Nancy Marucci at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3335, nsm@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1704summary.pdf
Efficiency Maine and Carbon Savings Trust
Efficiency Maine and the Energy and Carbon Savings Trust announce a $9 million energy efficiency and conservation competitive grant program to save energy and jobs by investing in large scale energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Efficiency Maine is funding this program through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds and the Energy and Carbon Savings Trust is funding this program through the revenues received from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auctions.
Applications are due November 4.
Questions should be directed to Evelyn DeFrees 207-287-6141, evelyn.defrees@maine.gov
For more information go to http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=puc-pressreleases&id=80020&v=article08
The Department of Energy
The DOE seeks to develop a well-trained, highly skilled electric power workforce to build a national clean-energy smart grid. This FOA supports the development and deployment of Training Program(s), as well as the actual training of personnel.
Proposals are due November 23.
Questions should be directed to Linda Jarnagin, linda_k_jarnagin@rl.gov.
For more information go to
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000152&agency=DOE
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA seeks studies on energy efficiency, solar thermal, biomass, fuel cells, small wind, energy management personnel and vehicles. The studies can be later used to support applications for federal stimulus funds. Eligible participants include: municipal governments, public K-12 schools, public universities or colleges, hospitals, and not-for-profits.
Applications are due by March 15, 2010 on a first-come, first-serve basis, or until funds are fully committed.
Technical questions concerning this solicitation should be directed Ben Fox, (518) 862-1090, ext. 3444 or bf2@nyserda.org. Contractual questions should be directed to Venice Forbes, (518) 862-1090, ext.3507 or vwf@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1161pon.asp.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA seeks applications from software developers to provide building modeling software for use in NYSERDA's New York Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program
Applications are due by June 30, 2011.
For RFQ questions contact Brian Atchinson, (518) 862-1090, ext.3382, or bta@nyserda.org; for contract questions, Venice Forbes, (518) 862-1090, ext. 3507, or vwf@nyserda.org.
For more information go to http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1303rfql.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 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.
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.
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; and 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.
Upcoming Events
USGBC’s Greenbuild International Conference & Expo: November 11 - 13, Phoenix
http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/Home.aspx
Behavior, Energy & Climate Change Conference: November 15 - 18, Washington D.C.
http://aceee.org/conf/09becc/09beccindex.htm
The National Association of Energy Service Companies Annual Conference: November 17 - 18, Los Angeles
http://www.naesco.org/events/conference/annual/default.htm
Balance of Systems & Balance of Plants Conference & Expo: December 3 - 4, San Diego
http://www.newsolartoday.com/bosbop/index.shtml
Airports Energy Efficiency Forum: February, Seattle
http://events.aaae.org/sites/091103/index.cfm
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