This presentation will track the major policy, market, and economic changes that have occurred between June 2016 and June 2017 and their broad impact on U.S. Clean Energy programs. The paper will identify how significantly U.S. energy policy and markets can change----or not--------over a year.
The White House background sheet on energy policies, posted in relation to this piece on Dot Earth: Obama's Path from Rhetoric to Reality on Energy and Climate http://nyti.ms/VbZxMc
Here's the summary: President Obama’s Blueprint for a Clean and Secure Energy Future
The United States is on the path to a cleaner and more secure energy future. Since President Obama took office, responsible domestic oil and gas production has increased each year, while oil imports have fallen to a 20-year low; renewable electricity generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources has doubled, and the amount of energy our economy wastes has continued to decline; clean energy manufacturing is creating new jobs in industries like solar and wind, and technology and production costs are dropping because of discoveries in the lab and innovation on the factory floor. The President’s “all-of-the-above” approach to develop every source of American energy – expanding oil and gas production and investing in new clean energy technologies – is working. It’s a winning strategy for the economy, energy security, and the environment.
WRI - Seeing is Believing: Creating a New Climate Economy in the United StatesMarcellus Drilling News
A so-called report by the World Resources Institute that purports to show that adopting alternative energy sources and drastically reducing carbon emissions from sources like coal and reducing methane emissions from natural gas will lead to not only a better environment but a better economy--instead of financial hardship and misery. A fariy tale, essentially.
The US Coal Crash – Evidence for Structural Change (PDF) finds that, in the last few years, US coal markets have been pounded by a combination of cheaper renewables, energy efficiency measures, increasing construction costs and a rash of legal challenges, as well as the rise of shale gas.
ACC - Shale Gas and New U.S. Chemical Industry Investment: $164 Billion and C...Marcellus Drilling News
The slide deck used by the American Chemistry Council at a Hudson Institute event held on April 6. The slide deck shares data from a recently updated study from the ACC showing current and planned projects related to shale gas and gas liquids is $164 billion. The American manufacturing scene is being transformed by the shale energy revolution.
The White House background sheet on energy policies, posted in relation to this piece on Dot Earth: Obama's Path from Rhetoric to Reality on Energy and Climate http://nyti.ms/VbZxMc
Here's the summary: President Obama’s Blueprint for a Clean and Secure Energy Future
The United States is on the path to a cleaner and more secure energy future. Since President Obama took office, responsible domestic oil and gas production has increased each year, while oil imports have fallen to a 20-year low; renewable electricity generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources has doubled, and the amount of energy our economy wastes has continued to decline; clean energy manufacturing is creating new jobs in industries like solar and wind, and technology and production costs are dropping because of discoveries in the lab and innovation on the factory floor. The President’s “all-of-the-above” approach to develop every source of American energy – expanding oil and gas production and investing in new clean energy technologies – is working. It’s a winning strategy for the economy, energy security, and the environment.
WRI - Seeing is Believing: Creating a New Climate Economy in the United StatesMarcellus Drilling News
A so-called report by the World Resources Institute that purports to show that adopting alternative energy sources and drastically reducing carbon emissions from sources like coal and reducing methane emissions from natural gas will lead to not only a better environment but a better economy--instead of financial hardship and misery. A fariy tale, essentially.
The US Coal Crash – Evidence for Structural Change (PDF) finds that, in the last few years, US coal markets have been pounded by a combination of cheaper renewables, energy efficiency measures, increasing construction costs and a rash of legal challenges, as well as the rise of shale gas.
ACC - Shale Gas and New U.S. Chemical Industry Investment: $164 Billion and C...Marcellus Drilling News
The slide deck used by the American Chemistry Council at a Hudson Institute event held on April 6. The slide deck shares data from a recently updated study from the ACC showing current and planned projects related to shale gas and gas liquids is $164 billion. The American manufacturing scene is being transformed by the shale energy revolution.
The 25-page executive summary for a study published in January 2014 by IHS titled "Fueling the Future with Natural Gas: Brining it Home." The new study finds that because of the ongoing rush of new natural gas supplies from shale drilling, the Henry Hub benchmark price will likely stay between $4-$5 per Mcf until 2035. It also finds homeowners will save a signifcant amount of money by heating with natural gas.
Greenhouse Gas Regulations: Advising Clients in an Uncertain Legal EnvironmentDave Scriven-Young
Presentation to the Chicago Bar Association concerning efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and curb climate change by Congress, the international community, U.S. federal agencies, and the courts.
The U.S. power generation fuel mix continues to shift, driven in part by low natural gas prices, state renewable mandates, tightening environmental regulations, and lower installed costs of some generation technologies such as solar. On June 18, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its proposed Clean Power Plan (CPP), a proposed greenhouse gas emissions regulation scheme for existing plants, promulgated under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.
In this update, readers will see the latest legal developments and timelines under key EPA- proposed regulations, a brief overview of EPA’s Clean Power Plan and related state emissions reduction goals, and recent developments and open issues.
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
API Report: Oil and Natural Gas Stimulate American Economic and Job GrowthMarcellus Drilling News
A report from the American Petroleum Institute that shows the incredible number of jobs and resulting economic growth that comes from shale drilling in the U.S. The study keys in on the role of "supply chain" companies--companies that sell good and services to the drilling industry.
This report provides information on policies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Vermont.1 It considers both carbon pricing policies, such as carbon taxes or cap-and-trade programs, and nonpricing policies, such as electric vehicle (EV) and energy efficiency incentives, weatherization programs and investments in low-carbon agriculture. This study aims to inform the policy dialogue but is not intended to address the complete universe of policy options. The key findings are presented below.
I spoke at the Harvard Club in February of 2020 on renewable energy, how it can be used to provide a low carbon fuel to electric vehicles, and how both can play a greater role in reducing climate change and increasing jobs and economic growth if government policy helps promote the technologies.
9th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyAlliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Members of European Parliament, Parliamentarians of Member States, and representatives from the European Commission and NGO community gathered to discuss challenges, progress, and next steps in Europe’s energy efficiency and renewable energy portfolios.
Marc Montalvo, Daymark Energy Advisors President and Principal Consultant, was a featured speaker at the PJM Symposium "Grid 20/20: Focus on Public Policy Goals and Market Efficiency" on August 18, 2016. Find the full set of his slides from the event here, or view the event recording at http://www.pjm.com/committees-and-groups/stakeholder-meetings/symposiums-forums/grid-2020-public-policy-goals-mkt-efficiency.aspx
The 25-page executive summary for a study published in January 2014 by IHS titled "Fueling the Future with Natural Gas: Brining it Home." The new study finds that because of the ongoing rush of new natural gas supplies from shale drilling, the Henry Hub benchmark price will likely stay between $4-$5 per Mcf until 2035. It also finds homeowners will save a signifcant amount of money by heating with natural gas.
Greenhouse Gas Regulations: Advising Clients in an Uncertain Legal EnvironmentDave Scriven-Young
Presentation to the Chicago Bar Association concerning efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and curb climate change by Congress, the international community, U.S. federal agencies, and the courts.
The U.S. power generation fuel mix continues to shift, driven in part by low natural gas prices, state renewable mandates, tightening environmental regulations, and lower installed costs of some generation technologies such as solar. On June 18, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its proposed Clean Power Plan (CPP), a proposed greenhouse gas emissions regulation scheme for existing plants, promulgated under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.
In this update, readers will see the latest legal developments and timelines under key EPA- proposed regulations, a brief overview of EPA’s Clean Power Plan and related state emissions reduction goals, and recent developments and open issues.
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
API Report: Oil and Natural Gas Stimulate American Economic and Job GrowthMarcellus Drilling News
A report from the American Petroleum Institute that shows the incredible number of jobs and resulting economic growth that comes from shale drilling in the U.S. The study keys in on the role of "supply chain" companies--companies that sell good and services to the drilling industry.
This report provides information on policies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Vermont.1 It considers both carbon pricing policies, such as carbon taxes or cap-and-trade programs, and nonpricing policies, such as electric vehicle (EV) and energy efficiency incentives, weatherization programs and investments in low-carbon agriculture. This study aims to inform the policy dialogue but is not intended to address the complete universe of policy options. The key findings are presented below.
I spoke at the Harvard Club in February of 2020 on renewable energy, how it can be used to provide a low carbon fuel to electric vehicles, and how both can play a greater role in reducing climate change and increasing jobs and economic growth if government policy helps promote the technologies.
9th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyAlliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Members of European Parliament, Parliamentarians of Member States, and representatives from the European Commission and NGO community gathered to discuss challenges, progress, and next steps in Europe’s energy efficiency and renewable energy portfolios.
Marc Montalvo, Daymark Energy Advisors President and Principal Consultant, was a featured speaker at the PJM Symposium "Grid 20/20: Focus on Public Policy Goals and Market Efficiency" on August 18, 2016. Find the full set of his slides from the event here, or view the event recording at http://www.pjm.com/committees-and-groups/stakeholder-meetings/symposiums-forums/grid-2020-public-policy-goals-mkt-efficiency.aspx
Todd Williams, partner and fossil practice co-leader at ScottMadden, recently presented at the EnergyHub GenForum on the EPA’s CPP, one of the most significant environmental mandates in U.S. history. Here, he gave an overview of the requirements and impacts of the CPP. He also recapped events now unfolding in CPP litigation, politics, and legislation. Where are the battle lines drawn? Who is on what side? And, what are states doing to prepare their compliance plans?
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Speaking to participants of the Asia Pacific Research Center's Peer Review on Energy Efficiency, Castelli offered a status update on energy efficiency in the U.S., and the ways that energy efficiency programs are financed, monitored and measured there. After briefing the audience on the history of energy legislation in the U.S., Castelli introduced them to the energy efficiency provisions of the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Energy Efficiency - Good for the World’s Economy; Good for the Nation’s Econo...Alliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
States awaiting stimulus funds will be pleased to know that when it comes to funding energy efficiency programs, their dollars will go far. Drastically reduced energy consumption and immediate job growth are just some of the benefits that effective policies and programs can bring, particularly to the Appalachian region, which has the highest energy consumption in the country. Kateri Callahan presented these findings to the annual Charlotte Regional Partnership Investors Board in Charlotte, N.C., where already progressive energy efficiency policies and programs are taking root. Callahan also briefed the audience of investors and board members on the climate and energy bills moving through Congress.
Energy Efficiency – Good for the World’s Economy; Good for the Nation’s Econo...Alliance To Save Energy
States awaiting stimulus funds will be pleased to know that when it comes to funding energy efficiency programs, their dollars will go far. Drastically reduced energy consumption and immediate job growth are just some of the benefits that effective policies and programs can bring, particularly to the Appalachian region, which has the highest energy consumption in the country. Kateri Callahan presented these findings to the annual Charlotte Regional Partnership Investors Board in Charlotte, N.C., where already progressive energy efficiency policies and programs are taking root. Callahan also briefed the audience of investors and board members on the climate and energy bills moving through Congress.
Alliance Associate Schneider Electric hosted Alliance President Kateri Callahan at its North America Leadership Forum, where Callahan discussed opportunities and obstacles in the energy efficiency movement in 2010 and beyond.
Kateri Callahan joined leading experts from the Clean Energy Network and Apollo Alliance for an informative discussion on the current state of the American clean energy sector, the impacts of past and current policy initiatives, and challenges the sector will face in 2010 and beyond.
Energy Efficiency and Economic Recovery: Stimulus Funding OpportunitiesAlliance To Save Energy
February 2. 2009 -- Policy makers and others have come to understand the power of energy efficiency implementation as an economic development tool and stimulus. The result is likely billions in clean energy investments by the federal government that will be utilized by state and local governments, non-profit energy organizations, and others. In her presentation, Kateri focused on the efforts of the Alliance to Save Energy and others to grow energy efficiency implementation programs – buildings, products, and services – and deliver greater economic vitality to the nation.
ScottMadden recently joined industry leaders as a sponsor and presenter at Infocast’s 19th Annual Transmission Summit. Here, Todd Williams, partner and fossil practice co-leader at ScottMadden, reviewed the generation landscape and the impacts of the Clean Power Plan.
To learn more, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Kateri Callahan joined Israeli mayors and senior representatives from local Tel Aviv authorities and agencies to discuss the challenges and potential for Israeli cities in deploying energy efficiency at scale. Showcasing success stories and case studies from the U.S. and around the world, Callahan demonstrated the economic, environmental, and security benefits of advancing programs, technologies, funding and infrastructure that promote efficient energy use.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration performs an annual comprehensive review of all sources of energy used in the U.S., and they take their best guess at where supply and demand--and prices--will go in the near- and long-term (to 2040 for this report). The EIA employs some of the best brains in the business and of all the government agencies, the EIA is least susceptible to political manipulation by The White House.
Remaking American Power - CSIS & Rhodium Group Preliminary Findings of EPA's ...Marcellus Drilling News
On June 2 the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it's "kill coal" campaign which they dubbed the Clean Power Plan or CPP. Researchers at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Rhodium Group, both research organizations, combined forces to take a close look at how they believe the CPP will fundamentally change American power generation. These are their preliminary findings.
U.S. Energy Storage Monitor: 2015 Year in Review Executive SummaryPrivate Consultants
U.S. Energy Storage Monitor:
2015 Year in Review Executive Summary
U.S. Energy Storage Monitor is a quarterly publication of GTM Research and the Energy Storage
Association (ESA). Each quarter, we gather data on U.S. energy storage deployments, prices, policies,
regulations and business models. We compile this information into this report, which is intended to
provide the most comprehensive, timely analysis of energy storage in the U.S.
Building America’s Green Economy: A Foundation of Energy Efficiency, A Future...Alliance To Save Energy
There are many opportunities to interlace energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) in policy and the marketplace. In her presentation, Kateri discussed the historical partnership of EE and RE, from their pivotal role in the energy legislation of the past decade, to their essential support of many clean energy policies and programs undertaken by state and local authorities, utility companies and businesses. Given the ‘green’ tenor of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the partnership between EE and RE will only grow stronger, making these two clean fuels the building blocks of a green economy.
A new world wildfires -2021111 for postingJim Dodenhoff
Abstract
From 2018 through 2021, Wildfires have emerged as one of the most destructive and deadly forces impacting energy resiliency around the globe. Dramatic new policy measures have been implemented in different jurisdictions with decidedly mixed results. Even less clear is whether these policy measures will truly ensure safe, reliable, and affordable energy------along with a modicum of reliability. This presentation will provide a detailed overview of the costs of wildfires within a resiliency framework, focusing upon California, Australia and other highly impacted geographic areas. Existing policy responses such as the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program in California will be evaluated for efficacy. Evolving policies will also be reviewed----especially those that hold material potential to mitigate risk. Finally, for those areas with high wildfire risk, electricity market responses in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector will be explored in detail. To what degree has wildfire risk expedited the shift from centralized utility electricity generation to distributed and/or third-party C&I electricity generation? Has this shift focused upon specific technologies (i.e. storage vs renewables vs fossil fuel generators). The presentation will assess
whether these market shifts are mitigating wildfire risks or simply creating greater complexity and variability.
Wastewater Treatment Plants: Enhancing the Water-Energy Nexus at the Most Cri...Jim Dodenhoff
Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) are becoming valuable platforms for innovative water and energy technologies. There are a number of key drivers for end users that are encouraging a more systems based approach to water and energy management on WWTP campuses including: drought (and the corresponding need for greater water reclamation), integration of renewables and storage, energy efficiency and demand response practices to match load with energy supply, overarching decarbonization strategies, system resiliency and reliability, and higher standards for water quality.
This presentation describes the transformation of WasteWater Treatment Centers to Resource Centers.
How Changes to Time of Use (TOU) Rates are Impacting Commercial & Industrial ...Jim Dodenhoff
The significant penetration of solar energy in the electricity supply mix, especially in Western U.S. states, has resulted in profound changes to the shape of electricity system load curves. In the past, utility electricity suppliers with summer peak demand generally found their load peaking from mid-day to late afternoon. These same geographic areas have also been the most attractive candidates for solar implementation. The net effect has been a shifting of system net daily peak period to later in the day: spanning mid-late afternoon to early-late evening.
A guiding principle behind most ratemaking is to have electricity rates reflect real-time system costs. This provides higher pricing signals to the customer when the system has less available supply of electricity. Many utility tariffs are now either incorporating Time-of-Use (TOU) tariffs and/or moving their peak periods to later in the day to more accurately reflect net system peak and the impact of significant solar supply. These changes can have large cost impacts on Commercial & Industrial end users who have significant load in the evening hours.
This presentation will model these TOU tariff changes in California and other Western geographic areas. Energy management technologies such as energy storage and advanced controls will be analyzed as potential solutions to mitigate increased costs from TOU tariffs.
Finally, the carbon-intensity of unique utility electricity grids will be analyzed in the context of TOU peak periods. The author will present findings showing whether purchase of utility electricity during daily peak periods buys into a higher carbon emitting generation fleet, and to what degree.
In the first 15 years of the 21st Century there has been a steady growth in Microgrids driven by a number of factors including geography, resilience, and location specific economics. In the last five years this growth has accelerated as the cost of renewables and storage have dropped significantly allowing for integration of these distributed energy resources (DER's) into Microgrids. A key to this trend has been intelligent, cybersecure microgrid control solutions (MCS) which have algorithms that can execute sophisticated control strategies that manage power flows safely and optimally. It is the MCS which is the nervous system of the microgrid and the platform upon which Microgrids are becoming a mainstream and scalable energy solution.
Presentation at the Energy Tech 2018 Conference explaining how IPERC's Microgrid Control Solution uses autonomous control to execute use cases and manage contingencies.
Integrating Cybersecure Microgrids Improves Energy Resiliency for the U.S. Mi...Jim Dodenhoff
Presentation given as part of the "Reliability, Resiliency, & Efficiency Energy Security" Panel at the 2017 World Energy Engineering Congress, sponsored by the Association of Energy Engineers
Integrating Renewable Energy and Cybersecurity to Improve Energy ResiliencyJim Dodenhoff
Microgrids provide a distinct opportunity to bring new capabilities, energy cost reduction, fuel savings, enhanced reliability & resiliency to the grid through the proper integration of renewable energy, DER’s and cybersecurity.
Water system optimization an energy efficiency view final presentationJim Dodenhoff
This paper reviews energy efficiency projects implemented for water distribution utilities in Arizona and highlights the enhanced value proposition of combined energy-water conservation projects.
2017 wwtp presentation y20170524 final linkedinnonotesJim Dodenhoff
Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) are becoming valuable platforms for innovative water and energy technologies. There are a number of key drivers for end users that are encouraging a more system based approach to water and energy management on WWTP campuses including: drought (and the corresponding need for greater water reclamation), integration of renewables and storage, energy efficiency and demand response practices to match load with energy supply, overarching decarbonization strategies, system resiliency and reliability, and higher standards for water quality.
This presentation describes the transformation of WasteWater Treatment Centers to Resource Centers.
052115 final nlm jd water energy goggles 2015 emc finalJim Dodenhoff
This presentation explores the “Water-Energy Nexus” and redefines the boundaries of a water-energy project. This newly developed conceptual framework can be used by the water industry and policy makers to rethink their approach to water-energy conservation programs.
Distributed Control and Intelligence for Electric GridsJim Dodenhoff
Overview of a Demonstration Project that IPERC performed successfully implementing load shedding and generation sharing capabilities for a military microgrid.
2017 wwtp presentation y20170524 final linkedinnonotesJim Dodenhoff
Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) are becoming valuable platforms for innovative water and energy technologies. There are a number of key drivers for end users that are encouraging a more system based approach to water and energy management on WWTP campuses including: drought (and the corresponding need for greater water reclamation), integration of renewables and storage, energy efficiency and demand response practices to match load with energy supply, overarching decarbonization strategies, system resiliency and reliability, and higher standards for water quality.
This presentation describes the transformation of WasteWater Treatment Centers to Resource Centers.
Diabetes is a rapidly and serious health problem in Pakistan. This chronic condition is associated with serious long-term complications, including higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Aggressive treatment of hypertension and hyperlipideamia can result in a substantial reduction in cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes 1. Consequently pharmacist-led diabetes cardiovascular risk (DCVR) clinics have been established in both primary and secondary care sites in NHS Lothian during the past five years. An audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery at the clinics was conducted in order to evaluate practice and to standardize the pharmacists’ documentation of outcomes. Pharmaceutical care issues (PCI) and patient details were collected both prospectively and retrospectively from three DCVR clinics. The PCI`s were categorized according to a triangularised system consisting of multiple categories. These were ‘checks’, ‘changes’ (‘change in drug therapy process’ and ‘change in drug therapy’), ‘drug therapy problems’ and ‘quality assurance descriptors’ (‘timer perspective’ and ‘degree of change’). A verified medication assessment tool (MAT) for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease was applied to the patients from one of the clinics. The tool was used to quantify PCI`s and pharmacist actions that were centered on implementing or enforcing clinical guideline standards. A database was developed to be used as an assessment tool and to standardize the documentation of achievement of outcomes. Feedback on the audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery and the database was received from the DCVR clinic pharmacist at a focus group meeting.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Micro RNA genes and their likely influence in rice (Oryza sativa L.) dynamic ...Open Access Research Paper
Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs molecules having approximately 18-25 nucleotides, they are present in both plants and animals genomes. MiRNAs have diverse spatial expression patterns and regulate various developmental metabolisms, stress responses and other physiological processes. The dynamic gene expression playing major roles in phenotypic differences in organisms are believed to be controlled by miRNAs. Mutations in regions of regulatory factors, such as miRNA genes or transcription factors (TF) necessitated by dynamic environmental factors or pathogen infections, have tremendous effects on structure and expression of genes. The resultant novel gene products presents potential explanations for constant evolving desirable traits that have long been bred using conventional means, biotechnology or genetic engineering. Rice grain quality, yield, disease tolerance, climate-resilience and palatability properties are not exceptional to miRN Asmutations effects. There are new insights courtesy of high-throughput sequencing and improved proteomic techniques that organisms’ complexity and adaptations are highly contributed by miRNAs containing regulatory networks. This article aims to expound on how rice miRNAs could be driving evolution of traits and highlight the latest miRNA research progress. Moreover, the review accentuates miRNAs grey areas to be addressed and gives recommendations for further studies.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuddlelifefoundation/
and write to us if you have any questions:
info@kuddlelife.org
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
2017 clean energy presentation dodenhoff y20170608 linked in nonotes
1. Jim Dodenhoff,
Regional Business Development Director, IPERC
June 8, 2017
CLEAN ENERGY POLICY AND THE CLEAN
ENERGY MARKET IN AMERICA: WHAT A
DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES
2. A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT: WHAT IF?
The
Primaries
June 6,
2016
The
Conventions
August 1,
2016
The
Election
November
11, 2016
The
Inauguration
January 20,
2017
First 100 Days
January 21-
April 21, 2017
NOW
June 8,
2017
3. Level setting on terminology
Clean Energy...Defined
Policy vs. Politics
Resiliency and Reliability
4. THE CLEAN POWER PLAN-CIRCA JUNE 2015
The EPA used the four building blocks to determine state emission goals
They are also tools for states to design and implement their own emissions reduction
plans
5. THE CLEAN POWER PLAN-WHAT HAPPENED?
The
Conventions
July 2016
US DC Circuit
Court Hears
case
September
2016
Administration
Budget Defunds
CPP
Executive Order
Issued to
Review CPP
March 2017
US DC Circuit
Court holds case
in abeyance for 60
days
April 2017
NOW
June 8,
2017
President
Speech to
Congress
March 2017
August-2015
27 States Petition US
Appeals Court for Stay
February 2016
Supreme Court Halts
Enforcement Pending
Lower Court Ruling
The Election
November 8,
2016
6. WHAT IS THE FATE OF THE PARIS CLIMATE CHANGE
ACCORD?
Conventions
August 2016
US Deposit of
Instruments of
Ratification
September 3,
2016
192 Countries
Signed, 147
Ratified
December 2016
G7 (less U.S.) reaffirm
commitment to
implement Paris
Climate Agreement
May 2017
U.S.
Withdraws
from the Paris
Climate
Agreement
June 1, 2017
Election
November 8,
2016
Final Wording,
Adopted by Consensus
December 2015
Global Agreement
and U.S.
Commitment
Enters into Force
November 4, 2016
U.S. and 174
other parties
signed, April
2016
8. THE TRUMP EFFECT: EXECUTIVE ACTIONS
Executive Action Key Provisions
EO 13766-Expedited Environmental
Reviews for Infrastructure Projects
(01/27)
Expedited Executive Agency review for infrastructure--
-inclusive of electrical grid improvements
EO 13771-Reduced Regulation and
Regulatory Costs (01/27)
Issuance of any new regulation must be accompanied
by proposal to repeal two regulations
EO 13777-Enforcing the Regulatory
Reform Agenda (03/01)
Lower Regulatory Burdens by appointing a Regulatory
Reform Officer (RRO) and Regulatory Reform Task
Force for each agency
EO 13788-Reviewing the “Waters of
the United States” Rule (03/03)
Ensure that the Nation's navigable waters are kept
free from pollution, while at the same time promoting
economic growth
EO 13783-”Promoting Energy
Independence and Economic Growth”
(03/28)
1) Review Estimates of the Social Cost of GHG’s; 2)
Review All Agency Actions that Potentially Burden the
Safe, Efficient Development of Domestic Energy
Resources. 3) Rescind past EO’s and PM’s. 4)
Review of Clean Power Plan & Related Rules &
suspend, revise, or rescind, as appropriate 5) Lifting
of Federal Coal Leasing Moratorium
9. THE TRUMP EFFECT:EXECUTIVE ACTIONS
Executive Action Key Provisions
EO 13795-”Implementing an America-
First Offshore Energy Strategy” (04/28)
Encourage energy exploration and production,
including on the Outer Continental Shelf. Assure
annual lease sales in the Outer Continental Shelf
Planning Areas; Planning for future potential for
offshore energy development;
EO 13800-”Strengthening the
Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and
Critical Infrastructure”
Support cybersecurity risk management efforts of
owners & operators of Nation’s critical
infrastructure; inclusive of electricity disruption
incident response capabilities
PM #5-Regarding Construction of the
Dakota Access Pipeline (01/30)
Pipeline Approval Review; Review and Grant
required waivers; and issue easements or rights of
way
PM#6-Regarding Construction of the
Keystone XL Pipeline (01/30)
Facilitate expeditious review and approval of
TransCanada Keystone Pipeline Application
DOE MEMO: Study Examining Electricity
Markets and Reliability (04/14/2017)
Study to explore the “erosion of critical baseload
resources”. How power is dispatched; diminishing
diversity of fuel sources, and implications for
baseload power and grid resilience. Study will help
DOE formulate policies to protect electric gridNo Significant Federal Energy Legislation has been Passed in 2017
11. KEY AREAS OF PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS
•50 agency programs/3200 jobs
•35% cut to Science & Technology Programs (off $733 MM base)
•Air and Energy Research-67% cut from $91 MM base)
•Federal Vehicle and Fuel Standards and Certification-20% cut from $93 MM base
•Notable Program Eliminations: AgStar, Energy Star, Combined Heat & Power
Partnership, State & Local Climate Energy Program, EPA Homeland Security,
Greenhouse Gas Reporting
EPA (31.4%)
•70% cut to Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewables (from 2.0 B Base)
•42% cut to Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability ($200 MM base)
•29% cut to Office of Nuclear Energy
•55% cut to Office of Fossil Energy Research & Development ($632 MM base)
•Eliminated Programs: Weather Assistance Program, State Energy Program,
ARPA-E Program, Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Loan Program
DOE (5.6%)
•Elimination of funding for all international climate change programs
•Green Climate Fund
•Clean Technology Fund
•Strategic Climate Fund
•Global Climate change Initiative
•Eliminates funding for USAID bilateral activities with partner countries to directly
address climate change
STATE(29.1%)
12. U.S. NATURAL DISASTERS & CLIMATE CHANGE
JUNE-DECEMBER 2016
Regional Drought in West, NE, and SE
• June – December 2016
• $3.5 Billion
Hurricane Matthew
• October 2016
• $10.1 Billion
• 49 Deaths/1000+ Haiti
Louisiana Flooding
• August 2016
• $10.1 Billion Damage
• 13 Deaths
Rockies and NE Severe Weather
• July 2016
• $1.5 Billion Damage
Source: National Centers for Environmental Information, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
13. U.S. NATURAL DISASTERS & CLIMATE CHANGE
JANUARY – JUNE 2017
Source: National Centers for Environmental Information, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration
Midwest Tornado Outbreak
• March 2017
• $1.5 Billion
• 2 Deaths
Central/Southeast Tornado Outbreak
• March 2017
• $1.2 Billion
• 6 Deaths
Southern Tornado Outbreak
• January 2017
• $1.1 Billion Damage
• 24 Deaths
14. SOLAR & WIND ENERGY:
A BUYER’S MARKET
Tesla
Announces
Solar City
Acquisition
August 2016
Verengo
Solar BK
Filing
September
2016
Sungevity BK
Filing
March 2017
Suniva BK
Filing
April 2017
NOW
June 8,
2017
Trump
Administration
Issues
Infrastructure
Plan as Part of
2018 Budget
May 2017
Tesla closes
SolarCity
Acquisition
November 2016
SunEdison
Bankruptcy
April 2016
Extension of
Renewables
Investment Tax
Credit
December 2015
16. KEY CHANGES IN CRUDE OIL, NATURAL GAS, AND OTHER
KEY ENERGY MARKETS
Crude Oil vs Natural Gas Prices (May 2016-May 2017)
Post Election
Period
17. KEY CHANGES IN CRUDE OIL, NATURAL GAS, AND OTHER
KEY ENERGY MARKETS
Crude Oil vs Natural Gas Prices (May 1995-May 2017)
18. COAL PRICES VS NATURAL GAS PRICES
(June 2016-June 2017)
Post Election
Period
19. COAL PRICES VS NATURAL GAS PRICES
Coal Prices vs Natural Gas Prices (2007 – 2017)
20. THE STATE OF THE U.S. FRACKING
INDUSTRY IN 2016-2017
Capex recovery from the 2014-2015 bust
Cash flow remains elusive
Supported by $40+ Crude Oil Prices
Continued efficiency improvements/
lower breakeven costs
Continued downward pressure on avoided
cost calculations impacting EE/DSM
By Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4025872
21. JOBS FROM THE POWER GENERATION SECTOR
Source: NY Times, “Today’s Energy Jobs Are in Solar, Not Coal”, April 25, 2017; The
Department of Energy’s U.S. Energy and Employment Report; The Solar Foundation;
Bureau of Labor Statistics
22. GEOGRAPHIC BREAKOUT OF ENERGY JOBS BY
TYPE OF FUEL
Source: NY Times, “Today’s Energy Jobs Are in Solar, Not Coal”, April 25, 2017; The
Department of Energy’s U.S. Energy and Employment Report; The Solar Foundation;
Bureau of Labor Statistics
24. MY CRYSTAL BALL
CPP on Life Support √
Reduced Subsidies
for Renewables ???
Cuts to Clean Energy
Initiatives √
Fossil Fuel prices
flat or down-NOPE
The Natural Gas “bridge” gets
much longer √
Energy Security a top Fed Priority
???
Tesla-Solar City Deal bad for
shareholders-NOPE
CPP will die/No
Renegotiation of PCA
States, Cities,
Corporations will lead
Coal industry will not be
revived
Not so fast on Clean
Energy = Infrastructure
Resiliency trumps energy
security
Clean Energy Markets
stabilize vs 2016-2017
$’s and the courts will be
policy drivers
Predictions
July - November 2016
Predictions
June 2017-June 2018
26. ABSTRACT
Clean Energy Policy and the Clean Energy Market in America:
What a Difference a Year Makes
This presentation will track the major policy, market, and economic changes that have occurred between June 2016 and June 2017
and their broad impact on U.S. Clean Energy programs. The paper will identify how significantly U.S. energy policy and markets
can change----or not--------over a year. Focus areas to be tracked will include the following:
• What has been the fate of the Clean Power Plan in a highly politicized environment and a deadlocked Supreme Court?
•Has the bankruptcy and financial distress of large renewable players had a major impact on the renewables industry, or did
other players pick up the slack?
• How have countries' commitments to GHG reductions translated into actual reductions in 2016-2017 and a possible expedited
timetable for future reductions? How, if at all, has this impacted U.S. EE/DSM programs?
• What are the major natural disasters that have occurred from 2016-2017 and how are they related to climate change?
• What has happened to crude oil prices? How has this impacted EE/DSM programs from an economic standpoint?
• Does the U.S. fracking industry remain depressed and how has the health of the fracking industry impacted state and federal
energy policy?
• Has there been policy or economic "unknown unknowns" in 2016-2017 that have dramatically impacted the EE/DSM outlook
in the U.S.?
• How has the U.S. Presidential Election and related House and Senate races changed the energy outlook for the U.S.?
This paper's one year longitudinal analysis intends to provide insights into how policy and economic developments relate to and
impact Clean Energy programs. The author will review to what degree these developments were predictable---even if only on a
directional basis------and how this might have impacted program planning and implementation efforts.
The policy and economic parameters will also be analyzed using a risk/reward framework, establishing a linkage between year over
year changes and whether they have created benefits or increased risks to the Clean Energy industry. Finally, the author will offer
insights around possible go-forward policy and economic issues that may significantly impact energy efficiency, renewables, and
demand side management in the 2017-2018 time period