Utility Scale Solar Finance & Investment Summit is the business hub where decision–makers—from project developers, technology providers, utilities, investors, lenders, EPC contractors and other industry players—who are rapidly expanding the utility scale project pipeline come to work out how to move these projects over the finish line. This major networking event provides a great chance for the entire utility scale solar community to gather and get the latest insights into overcoming project development challenges and into successfully financing projects. The event also provides an excellent opportunity for everyone with a stake in the industry to connect, build relationships, and discuss deals.
Don’t miss these special focus Pre-Summit events:
The “Project Development Briefing—Status Reports on PPAs, Siting & Permitting, and Transmission and Interconnection” will provide up-to-the-minute information on developments in these areas.
The “Utility Scale Solar Technology Forum” will explore the grid integration issues for utility scale photovoltaics and the technologies and solutions under development to tackle these issues.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Briefing: Project Development: Status Reports on PPAs, Siting & Permitting, and Transmission and Interconnection.
Monday, September 13, 2010, 8:00 am – 5:15 pm
Forum: Utility Scale Solar Technology
Monday, September 13, 2010, 8:00 am – 5:15 pm
Summit: Utility Scale Solar Finance & Investment
Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 8:00 – 5:00 pm and
Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 8:00 – 12:30 pm
Register on or before August 13, 2010 to receive the Early Bird discount off the Standard Tuition
Where Hilton Del Mar
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014
Pricing:
For the Project Development and Utility Scale Solar Technology programs if you register by August 13, 2010 the price is discounted to $695. The standard price is $995. Government pricing is $595.
Utility Scale Solar Finance and investment Summit is $1,295 if purchased before August 13, 2010 and $1,695 standard. Government pricing is $995.
You can get more information by going to:
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Earth Month
April is here and that means Earth Month is in full force. With Earth Day on the 22nd it is time to start planning your activites. This year I am personally focusing on the kids. I will be planting flowers and trees with my own chiidren and will also be vounteering at our local elementary school for the annual Earth Day project.
Take time to teach the children to love the earth. One of the first commandments spoken of in the bible is the commandment to take care of the earth. Teach our young ones to do so. It will bless their lives and the lives of many others to come.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Forum on Energy Efficiency in Agriculture
February 7-9, 2010
Madison, Wisconsin
The 3rd Forum on Energy Efficiency in Agriculture is right around the corner - February 7-10, 2009, at Monona Terrace Community Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Learn how to cut energy costs with energy efficiency, new business opportunities with renewable energy production and carbon sequestration.
National agriculture leaders will speak, including Rick Tolman, CEO of the National Corn Growers Association and Roger Johnson, President of the National Farmers Union.
Regular registration for the 2010 Ag Forum and associated events ENDS January 18, 2010. We know budgets are tight, so register now at www.aceee.org/conf/10ag! You can find the program here.
Wisconsin’s Dairy Business Innovation Center (DBIC) is organizing an accompanying one-day event, on February 10 in the Profitability and Environmental Sustainability in the Dairy Industry. For details on both of these important events, visit www.aceee.org/conf/10ag.
The hotel reservation deadline at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is January 15th. Go to: http://www.aceee.org/conf/10ag/index.htm#when to secure your reservations at the low conference rate of $125 per night. Mention ACEEE when making your reservations.
In addition, scholarships are available for interested farm families for the DBIC one-day event only. You can receive a $50 scholarship (maximum 2 per family) if you send a brief email to maggiemfitzsimmons@gmail.com outlining why you're interested in attending and why you need financial assistance at the moment.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Grid Interconnect Map
A few of you asked questions and gave suggestions about harvesting electricity from one location and sending it to another. This map might help you understand why some of that is not possible with our current grid.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
EPA Accepting Applications for Environmental Education Grant Funding
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for a total of $3.4 million in funding for environmental education projects and programs. EPA expects to award approximately 100 grants ranging from $5,000 to $200,000 and will accept applications until December 31, 2009.
The purpose of the Environmental Education Grant Program is to promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers and citizens. The grants provide financial support for innovative projects that design, demonstrate, or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. Projects should involve environmental education activities that go beyond disseminating information.
The Environmental Education Grant Program provides funding to local education agencies, state education or environmental agencies, colleges or universities, not-for-profit organizations, or noncommercial educational broadcasting entities. Tribal education agencies, which are controlled by an Indian tribe, band or nation, may also apply, including a school or community college.
Since the program began, EPA has provided more than $45 million in funding to more than 3,000 agencies and organizations.
More information on eligibility and application materials: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
The purpose of the Environmental Education Grant Program is to promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers and citizens. The grants provide financial support for innovative projects that design, demonstrate, or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. Projects should involve environmental education activities that go beyond disseminating information.
The Environmental Education Grant Program provides funding to local education agencies, state education or environmental agencies, colleges or universities, not-for-profit organizations, or noncommercial educational broadcasting entities. Tribal education agencies, which are controlled by an Indian tribe, band or nation, may also apply, including a school or community college.
Since the program began, EPA has provided more than $45 million in funding to more than 3,000 agencies and organizations.
More information on eligibility and application materials: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
Biofuels from Diapers
Biofuels from Diapers:
As I was listening to the radio the other day, I heard a very interesting report on diaper recycling/fuel production. Yes, you read correctly. This company in the UK is recycling soiled diapers and producing green fuel. As part of the recycling process, the materials are sterilized, separated into individual components which include organic residue, plastic and super absorbent polymers. These components are then recycled into plastic wood, plastic roofing tiles, absorption materials, recycled paper products, among others. What really caught my attention was the production of green energy! If I heard correctly, six megawatts of green energy were produced in the recycling process. One was used by the company to operate the plant and the other five megawatts were sold to the local grid. Go green! That’s a great way to reduce even further the amount and toxicity of our garbage.
Personally, when my children were babies, we didn’t consider which was the most environmentally friendly option when choosing diapers. we just selected the most convenient method for our family: disposable diapers. It’s interesting that several months ago, in one of our Questions of the Week on diaper selection, we had a very interesting green conversation going with well over 170 people weighing in on which is the best option for the environment, disposable or cloth diapers. There are many articulate arguments in favor of both options. At least, companies like this one are finding creative ways to reduce waste while having the added bonus of producing green energy.
As I was reading up on the issue for this blog, I learned that it can take 450 years for a disposable diaper to disintegrate in the ocean, and over 500 years in landfills. While we all should make an effort to adopt more environmentally practices to reduce waste, it gives me hope that at least in the case of disposable diapers there is some hope to go green. So, will we be talking about baby power at a recycling center near you? That might be the way of the future.
Credits: Lina Younes of the EPA since 2002 and chairs EPA’s Multilingual Communications Task Force. Prior to joining EPA, she was the Washington bureau chief for two Puerto Rican newspapers and she has worked for several government agencies.
J. Sam Sadler
elleven consulting group
As I was listening to the radio the other day, I heard a very interesting report on diaper recycling/fuel production. Yes, you read correctly. This company in the UK is recycling soiled diapers and producing green fuel. As part of the recycling process, the materials are sterilized, separated into individual components which include organic residue, plastic and super absorbent polymers. These components are then recycled into plastic wood, plastic roofing tiles, absorption materials, recycled paper products, among others. What really caught my attention was the production of green energy! If I heard correctly, six megawatts of green energy were produced in the recycling process. One was used by the company to operate the plant and the other five megawatts were sold to the local grid. Go green! That’s a great way to reduce even further the amount and toxicity of our garbage.
Personally, when my children were babies, we didn’t consider which was the most environmentally friendly option when choosing diapers. we just selected the most convenient method for our family: disposable diapers. It’s interesting that several months ago, in one of our Questions of the Week on diaper selection, we had a very interesting green conversation going with well over 170 people weighing in on which is the best option for the environment, disposable or cloth diapers. There are many articulate arguments in favor of both options. At least, companies like this one are finding creative ways to reduce waste while having the added bonus of producing green energy.
As I was reading up on the issue for this blog, I learned that it can take 450 years for a disposable diaper to disintegrate in the ocean, and over 500 years in landfills. While we all should make an effort to adopt more environmentally practices to reduce waste, it gives me hope that at least in the case of disposable diapers there is some hope to go green. So, will we be talking about baby power at a recycling center near you? That might be the way of the future.
Credits: Lina Younes of the EPA since 2002 and chairs EPA’s Multilingual Communications Task Force. Prior to joining EPA, she was the Washington bureau chief for two Puerto Rican newspapers and she has worked for several government agencies.
J. Sam Sadler
elleven consulting group
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Chloregy Group Invitation
A friend of mine, Ann Panagushin is a Program Manager for Content and Events for Chloregy. She does an excellent job posting and keeping things up to date. I would highly recommend going to the web site http://events.chloregy.com and signing up to be a free member so as to keep in the know on the latest green events. I joined when I visited the site for the first time and you will too.
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