The Charlotte region is positioning itself as the "new energy capital" of the nation by attracting energy companies and developing energy infrastructure projects. Several organizations are sponsoring an "Energy, Inc." summit to promote the region's growth as an energy hub and discuss solutions for energy and the environment. Supporters believe the Charlotte region can become a major center for clean energy and energy jobs.
Presentation introducing the Community Pathway event on the 18th October and providing an introduction to the CRIF project, as presented by Sheryl French.
Gordon W. Perkins provides visualization services including 3D modeling, rendering, mapping and visual impact assessments for renewable energy, infrastructure and development projects. He has worked with over 50 clients in the renewable energy field, as well as municipalities, state agencies and private developers. His work involves using software such as Autodesk, Adobe and Global Mapper to create visualizations and maps for projects.
Natura is a Brazilian cosmetics company with $2.1 billion in annual sales and over 1 million consultants. It has a sustainable supply chain focused on biodiversity and community development. Key aspects include sourcing from over 200 suppliers in Brazil and benefiting over 2,000 families, investing $30 million annually in social responsibility programs, and having carbon neutral operations. Natura's sustainable approach to its supply chain helps drive its success while creating social and environmental value.
The Land Partnerships Handbook lays out a new approach to land management that focuses on partnerships between various stakeholders. It aims to unlock business opportunities and encourage innovative land use through fresh thinking and new models of land tenure. The handbook provides practical guidance for building strong relationships between landlords, tenants, landowners, and communities to manage land sustainably for both current and future generations.
The document discusses the continued economic decline of Western countries due to global wage disparities between developed and emerging economies. This wage gap results in emerging economies gaining a strong competitive advantage, leading to job losses in Western nations. Governments and citizens in Western countries have responded by taking on excessive debt to maintain unsustainable lifestyles. If left unchecked, these trends of wage gaps, job losses, and growing debt levels will destroy Western economies in the long run. Potential actions to address these challenges include reforming government spending, education systems, tax policies, and banking systems.
Entergy Corporation's 2007 annual report summarizes the company's financial results and strategic initiatives for the year. The report discusses Entergy's plans to spin off its non-utility nuclear business and form a nuclear services joint venture. This transaction is aimed at unlocking the full value of the non-utility nuclear assets for shareholders. The report also highlights Entergy's focus on operational excellence, portfolio transformation strategies in its utility business, and regulatory recovery from hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Kurt Knoff is an Executive Vice President at CBRE who successfully completed 78 transactions totaling over 3 million square feet in 2009. Some of his significant assignments that year included leasing or selling properties for companies such as Cargill, Principal Life Insurance Co., and Associated Materials, Inc. He worked on deals in various cities across the U.S., Canada, and other countries.
Opportunity Green 2009 Conference ProgramMichael Flynn
This document provides an agenda for the 2009 Opportunity Green business conference taking place November 7-8, 2009 at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. The conference will focus on bringing together business, design, and technology leaders to discuss environmental and social responsibility. Over the two days, there will be keynote speakers, breakout sessions on various sustainability topics, and a closing panel on social media. Breaks will feature organic refreshments and networking. The goal is to inspire collaboration around more sustainable business models.
Presentation introducing the Community Pathway event on the 18th October and providing an introduction to the CRIF project, as presented by Sheryl French.
Gordon W. Perkins provides visualization services including 3D modeling, rendering, mapping and visual impact assessments for renewable energy, infrastructure and development projects. He has worked with over 50 clients in the renewable energy field, as well as municipalities, state agencies and private developers. His work involves using software such as Autodesk, Adobe and Global Mapper to create visualizations and maps for projects.
Natura is a Brazilian cosmetics company with $2.1 billion in annual sales and over 1 million consultants. It has a sustainable supply chain focused on biodiversity and community development. Key aspects include sourcing from over 200 suppliers in Brazil and benefiting over 2,000 families, investing $30 million annually in social responsibility programs, and having carbon neutral operations. Natura's sustainable approach to its supply chain helps drive its success while creating social and environmental value.
The Land Partnerships Handbook lays out a new approach to land management that focuses on partnerships between various stakeholders. It aims to unlock business opportunities and encourage innovative land use through fresh thinking and new models of land tenure. The handbook provides practical guidance for building strong relationships between landlords, tenants, landowners, and communities to manage land sustainably for both current and future generations.
The document discusses the continued economic decline of Western countries due to global wage disparities between developed and emerging economies. This wage gap results in emerging economies gaining a strong competitive advantage, leading to job losses in Western nations. Governments and citizens in Western countries have responded by taking on excessive debt to maintain unsustainable lifestyles. If left unchecked, these trends of wage gaps, job losses, and growing debt levels will destroy Western economies in the long run. Potential actions to address these challenges include reforming government spending, education systems, tax policies, and banking systems.
Entergy Corporation's 2007 annual report summarizes the company's financial results and strategic initiatives for the year. The report discusses Entergy's plans to spin off its non-utility nuclear business and form a nuclear services joint venture. This transaction is aimed at unlocking the full value of the non-utility nuclear assets for shareholders. The report also highlights Entergy's focus on operational excellence, portfolio transformation strategies in its utility business, and regulatory recovery from hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Kurt Knoff is an Executive Vice President at CBRE who successfully completed 78 transactions totaling over 3 million square feet in 2009. Some of his significant assignments that year included leasing or selling properties for companies such as Cargill, Principal Life Insurance Co., and Associated Materials, Inc. He worked on deals in various cities across the U.S., Canada, and other countries.
Opportunity Green 2009 Conference ProgramMichael Flynn
This document provides an agenda for the 2009 Opportunity Green business conference taking place November 7-8, 2009 at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. The conference will focus on bringing together business, design, and technology leaders to discuss environmental and social responsibility. Over the two days, there will be keynote speakers, breakout sessions on various sustainability topics, and a closing panel on social media. Breaks will feature organic refreshments and networking. The goal is to inspire collaboration around more sustainable business models.
David Ratcliffe will become President of Southern Company in April and Chairman and CEO in July, succeeding Allen Franklin who will retire after 34 years with the company. Ratcliffe praises Franklin's leadership and the consistent success Southern Company has achieved. He expresses confidence in the company's strategy and team to continue delivering solid long-term results and earnings growth of 5% annually. The transition will be seamless as Southern Company's strengths remain its focus on the Southeast region and balanced business portfolio.
Mr. Roberts was Donna Morris's memorable government teacher from high school. He made the class interesting by relating lessons to current events and helped students deal with the merger of their two high schools. Now, Mr. Roberts is an assistant superintendent. Strong schools are important for a healthy economy, and the Hampton Roads Partnership is interested in education from pre-K onward to build a skilled workforce. Teacher compensation should be reformed to attract and retain high-quality teachers.
This document discusses social benefit bonds (SBBs), which are being piloted in New South Wales, Australia. SBBs allow private investors to fund social service programs, with repayment based on outcomes achieved. The document outlines the SBB model, why NSW is piloting them to support innovation, increase early intervention investment, and improve sector capabilities. Implementation challenges include changing mindsets, improving outcome measurement, and high initial costs. NSW plans two to three SBB pilots focused on recidivism and out-of-home care, but they are not a panacea and relevant principles can apply more broadly.
HUD Briefing for the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)GroWNC
The document discusses a HUD Sustainable Communities Initiative grant that was received to create a regional vision and blueprint for economic prosperity in Southeast Florida. The plan will focus on short-term economic recovery and job creation through a comprehensive economic development strategy. In the long-term, the plan aims to transform the regional economy and enhance regional stewardship through coordinated infrastructure investment, housing, community development, education, workforce development, and climate resiliency efforts. The grant will help build regional leadership and leverage federal and state investments to align with the state's economic development strategic plan.
The document summarizes the activities of the California Center for Sustainable Energy in 2010. It discusses their expansion into new programs focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation, green building, and climate change. Some key accomplishments include exceeding expectations for their solar rebate program, launching a statewide solar thermal program, helping introduce electric vehicles, and establishing an urban forestry resource center. They also grew their staff to over 65 employees and increased revenues despite economic challenges. Going forward, the Center will continue providing expertise to help Californians make informed energy choices and transition to a clean energy future.
1) Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati (ESCC) reported on its activities and achievements for 2010, including providing 12,500 volunteer hours valued at $1.25 million to 193 nonprofit agencies.
2) ESCC continued to provide leadership training through its Nonprofit Leadership Institute and other programs, collectively training 92 community leaders since 2007.
3) Financially, ESCC reported revenue of $329,000 with net income of $71,000 for 2010 and will continue working to increase capacity and serve more nonprofits.
The document discusses measuring performance and outcomes for environmental projects. It describes taking a business-centric approach to ensure private sector participation in carbon abatement, adaptation, and mitigation projects. Specifically tailored local projects can foster private sector involvement and generate environmental finance. Metrics like greenhouse gas emissions reductions and costs per tonne of abatement will be measured to evaluate projects and develop strategies for reducing emissions.
Utility Scale Flexible Power Summit BrochureMelanieBotting
The Annual Conference on Utility Scale Renewables Integration will take place on September 27-28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The conference will address overcoming challenges related to increasing renewable energy penetration on the electric grid. Speakers will discuss options for flexibly integrating renewable energy, including representatives from utilities, grid operators, permitting bodies, and financiers. Key topics will include policy developments, project development, maximizing flexibility of gas-fired generation, ancillary service market development, demand response techniques, and energy storage. The conference aims to explore issues limiting optimal renewable integration and generation/transmission flexibility, as well as financing options. It will provide a forum for stakeholders to network and discuss flexible power management solutions.
Fayette Electric Cooperative works to attract and grow local businesses by providing reasonably priced electricity. They obtain power from LCRA, which uses a diverse mix of energy sources like gas, coal, wind, and water to generate electricity. This helps keep prices stable for customers. By creating partnerships where members can rely on FEC for affordable, reliable power, businesses can focus on their operations and the cooperative can continue supporting community growth.
AES is a global power company that operates in over 30 countries. In its 2004 annual report, AES highlights its focus on providing reliable power to local communities while driving economic growth and social empowerment. AES has grown to become one of the largest global power companies by building long-term businesses in emerging markets and taking a strategic approach to expanding critical presence in chosen markets. AES people combine business expertise with entrepreneurial spirit and cultural fluency to overcome challenges and succeed in diverse environments around the world.
AES is a global power company that operates in over 30 countries. In its 2004 annual report, AES highlights its focus on providing reliable power to local communities around the world in a way that empowers people and fuels economic growth. AES discusses several of its projects including building a large coal power plant in China, a combined power and desalination plant in Qatar, and increasing power generation capacity in Cameroon. AES emphasizes its commitment to social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and creating lasting positive impact in the communities it serves.
Founded in 1996, the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) provides expertise and education as well as rebate programs, energy advising, engineering consulting and a wide array of other services and information critical to achieving energy independence and a cleaner, healthier planet.
Sonny Garg, a speaker at the marcus evans Energy CFO Summit 2012 and Generation Summit 2012, shares his views on creating a sustainable and more reliable energy supply.
Interview with: Sonny Garg, President, Exelon Power
Bloomberg New Energy Finance is the world's leading provider of independent news, data, and analysis for renewable energy and carbon markets. It delivers comprehensive subscription services including verified news, the largest renewable energy project and company database, and industry-leading research. Bloomberg New Energy Finance helps decision-makers in these complex, rapidly changing markets make informed decisions through expert analysis and insights.
The annual report summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments in 2006. Some key points:
- The organization celebrated a major victory that protected water rights and flows for Colorado's Gunnison River.
- The organization opened a new office in Nevada and added staff in multiple states to advance its mission of protecting land, air, and water resources in the Interior West.
- Notable programs and advocacy efforts achieved successes in renewable energy development, limiting new coal-fired power plants, protecting public lands from oil/gas development, and responsible management of motorized recreation on public lands.
This document provides an annual review of Renewables East, which helps businesses seize opportunities for renewable energy. Some key highlights include:
- Renewables East now has over 200 member companies and investment is growing, fulfilling its vision of advancing renewable energy and economic benefits.
- The region has the potential to achieve 20% of its energy from renewables by 2020, surpassing the national target of 15% and generating over 75,000 jobs.
- Renewables East hosted the UK's first conference dedicated to anaerobic digestion and helped advance this technology in the region.
- JDR Cables secured its first multi-million pound offshore wind component order with support from Renewables East.
-
EarthEra: Sustainable Branding and Identity for NextEra EnergySustainable Brands
Learn how EarthEraTM can help position and align your brand with your customers’ beliefs. Hear how businesses, universities and municipalities are responding to their customers' values with the simple and powerful EarthEra message. At the end of this session, you will know how implementing EarthEra offers directly responds to your customers' needs and provides your company the opportunity to increase brand value and customer loyalty.
The Massachusetts Zero Net Energy Buildings Task Force developed recommendations to transform the state's building sector and create a pathway toward zero net energy buildings by 2030. Their recommendations include establishing energy performance standards for new construction and existing buildings, measuring and reporting actual energy use, designing incentives to reduce financial and regulatory barriers, and education and training programs. Collectively, these recommendations aim to dramatically reduce building energy use and carbon emissions through a comprehensive set of policies, programs, and mandates.
A zero net energy building is one that is optimally
eicient and, over the course of a year, generates energy
onsite, using clean renewable resources, in a quantity
equal to or greater than the total amount of energy
consumed onsite. he Task Force recognizes, however,
that currently, and even by 2030, certain buildings
will not be able to meet the deinition of zero net
energy for technological or economic reasons (or both).
herefore, the Task Force strongly recommends that
where zero net energy is truly not feasible, buildings
in Massachusetts should reduce energy loads to the
minimum practical level, produce onsite as much of the
required energy as reasonable rom renewable resources,
and purchase locally generated renewable energy to
satisfy remaining needs.
public serviceenterprise group Investor 04/17/08finance20
This document contains a statement from R. Edwin Selover, PSEG's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, regarding New Jersey's draft Energy Master Plan. Selover expresses support for the plan's focus on energy efficiency, renewable resources, and clean central station power to address climate change. He notes that PSEG has already taken steps to invest in solar energy, energy efficiency, and "greening" its own operations. Selover also states that PSEG looks forward to continuing investing in New Jersey through projects like investing $1.6 billion to upgrade transmission lines, which will create hundreds of construction jobs and about 300 permanent jobs at PSEG.
Ted Rollins and Campus Crest Communities, today announced a partnership with SolarCity, a national leader in clean energy products and services, to install more than 9,000 solar panels on its student housing communities located in Greeley, Colorado; Flagstaff, Arizona; and Las Cruces, New Mexico. When complete, the initiative will:
--Provide more than 2.3 million kilowatt-hours of renewable power annually
--Offset electricity consumption by approximately 50 percent
--Eliminate over 80 million pounds of annual carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of taking approximately 7,000 cars off the road for a year.
David Ratcliffe will become President of Southern Company in April and Chairman and CEO in July, succeeding Allen Franklin who will retire after 34 years with the company. Ratcliffe praises Franklin's leadership and the consistent success Southern Company has achieved. He expresses confidence in the company's strategy and team to continue delivering solid long-term results and earnings growth of 5% annually. The transition will be seamless as Southern Company's strengths remain its focus on the Southeast region and balanced business portfolio.
Mr. Roberts was Donna Morris's memorable government teacher from high school. He made the class interesting by relating lessons to current events and helped students deal with the merger of their two high schools. Now, Mr. Roberts is an assistant superintendent. Strong schools are important for a healthy economy, and the Hampton Roads Partnership is interested in education from pre-K onward to build a skilled workforce. Teacher compensation should be reformed to attract and retain high-quality teachers.
This document discusses social benefit bonds (SBBs), which are being piloted in New South Wales, Australia. SBBs allow private investors to fund social service programs, with repayment based on outcomes achieved. The document outlines the SBB model, why NSW is piloting them to support innovation, increase early intervention investment, and improve sector capabilities. Implementation challenges include changing mindsets, improving outcome measurement, and high initial costs. NSW plans two to three SBB pilots focused on recidivism and out-of-home care, but they are not a panacea and relevant principles can apply more broadly.
HUD Briefing for the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)GroWNC
The document discusses a HUD Sustainable Communities Initiative grant that was received to create a regional vision and blueprint for economic prosperity in Southeast Florida. The plan will focus on short-term economic recovery and job creation through a comprehensive economic development strategy. In the long-term, the plan aims to transform the regional economy and enhance regional stewardship through coordinated infrastructure investment, housing, community development, education, workforce development, and climate resiliency efforts. The grant will help build regional leadership and leverage federal and state investments to align with the state's economic development strategic plan.
The document summarizes the activities of the California Center for Sustainable Energy in 2010. It discusses their expansion into new programs focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation, green building, and climate change. Some key accomplishments include exceeding expectations for their solar rebate program, launching a statewide solar thermal program, helping introduce electric vehicles, and establishing an urban forestry resource center. They also grew their staff to over 65 employees and increased revenues despite economic challenges. Going forward, the Center will continue providing expertise to help Californians make informed energy choices and transition to a clean energy future.
1) Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati (ESCC) reported on its activities and achievements for 2010, including providing 12,500 volunteer hours valued at $1.25 million to 193 nonprofit agencies.
2) ESCC continued to provide leadership training through its Nonprofit Leadership Institute and other programs, collectively training 92 community leaders since 2007.
3) Financially, ESCC reported revenue of $329,000 with net income of $71,000 for 2010 and will continue working to increase capacity and serve more nonprofits.
The document discusses measuring performance and outcomes for environmental projects. It describes taking a business-centric approach to ensure private sector participation in carbon abatement, adaptation, and mitigation projects. Specifically tailored local projects can foster private sector involvement and generate environmental finance. Metrics like greenhouse gas emissions reductions and costs per tonne of abatement will be measured to evaluate projects and develop strategies for reducing emissions.
Utility Scale Flexible Power Summit BrochureMelanieBotting
The Annual Conference on Utility Scale Renewables Integration will take place on September 27-28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The conference will address overcoming challenges related to increasing renewable energy penetration on the electric grid. Speakers will discuss options for flexibly integrating renewable energy, including representatives from utilities, grid operators, permitting bodies, and financiers. Key topics will include policy developments, project development, maximizing flexibility of gas-fired generation, ancillary service market development, demand response techniques, and energy storage. The conference aims to explore issues limiting optimal renewable integration and generation/transmission flexibility, as well as financing options. It will provide a forum for stakeholders to network and discuss flexible power management solutions.
Fayette Electric Cooperative works to attract and grow local businesses by providing reasonably priced electricity. They obtain power from LCRA, which uses a diverse mix of energy sources like gas, coal, wind, and water to generate electricity. This helps keep prices stable for customers. By creating partnerships where members can rely on FEC for affordable, reliable power, businesses can focus on their operations and the cooperative can continue supporting community growth.
AES is a global power company that operates in over 30 countries. In its 2004 annual report, AES highlights its focus on providing reliable power to local communities while driving economic growth and social empowerment. AES has grown to become one of the largest global power companies by building long-term businesses in emerging markets and taking a strategic approach to expanding critical presence in chosen markets. AES people combine business expertise with entrepreneurial spirit and cultural fluency to overcome challenges and succeed in diverse environments around the world.
AES is a global power company that operates in over 30 countries. In its 2004 annual report, AES highlights its focus on providing reliable power to local communities around the world in a way that empowers people and fuels economic growth. AES discusses several of its projects including building a large coal power plant in China, a combined power and desalination plant in Qatar, and increasing power generation capacity in Cameroon. AES emphasizes its commitment to social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and creating lasting positive impact in the communities it serves.
Founded in 1996, the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) provides expertise and education as well as rebate programs, energy advising, engineering consulting and a wide array of other services and information critical to achieving energy independence and a cleaner, healthier planet.
Sonny Garg, a speaker at the marcus evans Energy CFO Summit 2012 and Generation Summit 2012, shares his views on creating a sustainable and more reliable energy supply.
Interview with: Sonny Garg, President, Exelon Power
Bloomberg New Energy Finance is the world's leading provider of independent news, data, and analysis for renewable energy and carbon markets. It delivers comprehensive subscription services including verified news, the largest renewable energy project and company database, and industry-leading research. Bloomberg New Energy Finance helps decision-makers in these complex, rapidly changing markets make informed decisions through expert analysis and insights.
The annual report summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments in 2006. Some key points:
- The organization celebrated a major victory that protected water rights and flows for Colorado's Gunnison River.
- The organization opened a new office in Nevada and added staff in multiple states to advance its mission of protecting land, air, and water resources in the Interior West.
- Notable programs and advocacy efforts achieved successes in renewable energy development, limiting new coal-fired power plants, protecting public lands from oil/gas development, and responsible management of motorized recreation on public lands.
This document provides an annual review of Renewables East, which helps businesses seize opportunities for renewable energy. Some key highlights include:
- Renewables East now has over 200 member companies and investment is growing, fulfilling its vision of advancing renewable energy and economic benefits.
- The region has the potential to achieve 20% of its energy from renewables by 2020, surpassing the national target of 15% and generating over 75,000 jobs.
- Renewables East hosted the UK's first conference dedicated to anaerobic digestion and helped advance this technology in the region.
- JDR Cables secured its first multi-million pound offshore wind component order with support from Renewables East.
-
EarthEra: Sustainable Branding and Identity for NextEra EnergySustainable Brands
Learn how EarthEraTM can help position and align your brand with your customers’ beliefs. Hear how businesses, universities and municipalities are responding to their customers' values with the simple and powerful EarthEra message. At the end of this session, you will know how implementing EarthEra offers directly responds to your customers' needs and provides your company the opportunity to increase brand value and customer loyalty.
The Massachusetts Zero Net Energy Buildings Task Force developed recommendations to transform the state's building sector and create a pathway toward zero net energy buildings by 2030. Their recommendations include establishing energy performance standards for new construction and existing buildings, measuring and reporting actual energy use, designing incentives to reduce financial and regulatory barriers, and education and training programs. Collectively, these recommendations aim to dramatically reduce building energy use and carbon emissions through a comprehensive set of policies, programs, and mandates.
A zero net energy building is one that is optimally
eicient and, over the course of a year, generates energy
onsite, using clean renewable resources, in a quantity
equal to or greater than the total amount of energy
consumed onsite. he Task Force recognizes, however,
that currently, and even by 2030, certain buildings
will not be able to meet the deinition of zero net
energy for technological or economic reasons (or both).
herefore, the Task Force strongly recommends that
where zero net energy is truly not feasible, buildings
in Massachusetts should reduce energy loads to the
minimum practical level, produce onsite as much of the
required energy as reasonable rom renewable resources,
and purchase locally generated renewable energy to
satisfy remaining needs.
public serviceenterprise group Investor 04/17/08finance20
This document contains a statement from R. Edwin Selover, PSEG's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, regarding New Jersey's draft Energy Master Plan. Selover expresses support for the plan's focus on energy efficiency, renewable resources, and clean central station power to address climate change. He notes that PSEG has already taken steps to invest in solar energy, energy efficiency, and "greening" its own operations. Selover also states that PSEG looks forward to continuing investing in New Jersey through projects like investing $1.6 billion to upgrade transmission lines, which will create hundreds of construction jobs and about 300 permanent jobs at PSEG.
Ted Rollins and Campus Crest Communities, today announced a partnership with SolarCity, a national leader in clean energy products and services, to install more than 9,000 solar panels on its student housing communities located in Greeley, Colorado; Flagstaff, Arizona; and Las Cruces, New Mexico. When complete, the initiative will:
--Provide more than 2.3 million kilowatt-hours of renewable power annually
--Offset electricity consumption by approximately 50 percent
--Eliminate over 80 million pounds of annual carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of taking approximately 7,000 cars off the road for a year.
Campus Crest and Solar City Team Up by Ted RollinsTed Rollins
Ted Rollins and Campus Crest Communities, today announced a partnership with SolarCity, a national leader in clean energy products and services, to install more than 9,000 solar panels on its student housing communities located in Greeley, Colorado; Flagstaff, Arizona; and Las Cruces, New Mexico. When complete, the initiative will:
Provide more than 2.3 million kilowatt-hours of renewable power annually
Offset electricity consumption by approximately 50 percent
Eliminate over 80 million pounds of annual carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of taking approximately 7,000 cars off the road for a year.
The 2006 annual report summarizes Duke Energy's accomplishments in merging with Cinergy, reducing risk through asset sales, and establishing goals for 2007 focused on establishing a unified culture and identity, optimizing operations, and achieving balanced public policy outcomes while delivering earnings and dividend growth.
The document discusses MACED's approach to promoting clean energy in Appalachia. It notes that the region faces economic distress due to the decline of coal and rising energy costs, creating an opportunity for clean energy growth. MACED's strategies include supporting new clean energy jobs with capital and assistance, creating examples that benefit local communities, and piloting programs to increase energy efficiency. The organization provides capital, technical support, and advocacy to strengthen the clean energy value chain in Appalachia from entrepreneurs to end users.
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How to Start Up a Company: A Step-by-Step Guide Starting a company is an exciting adventure that combines creativity, strategy, and hard work. It can seem overwhelming at first, but with the right guidance, anyone can transform a great idea into a successful business. Let's dive into how to start up a company, from the initial spark of an idea to securing funding and launching your startup.
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Have you ever dreamed of turning your innovative idea into a thriving business? Starting a company involves numerous steps and decisions, but don't worry—we're here to help. Whether you're exploring how to start a startup company or wondering how to start up a small business, this guide will walk you through the process, step by step.
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Top 10 Free Accounting and Bookkeeping Apps for Small BusinessesYourLegal Accounting
Maintaining a proper record of your money is important for any business whether it is small or large. It helps you stay one step ahead in the financial race and be aware of your earnings and any tax obligations.
However, managing finances without an entire accounting staff can be challenging for small businesses.
Accounting apps can help with that! They resemble your private money manager.
They organize all of your transactions automatically as soon as you link them to your corporate bank account. Additionally, they are compatible with your phone, allowing you to monitor your finances from anywhere. Cool, right?
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This presentation is a curated compilation of PowerPoint diagrams and templates designed to illustrate 20 different digital transformation frameworks and models. These frameworks are based on recent industry trends and best practices, ensuring that the content remains relevant and up-to-date.
Key highlights include Microsoft's Digital Transformation Framework, which focuses on driving innovation and efficiency, and McKinsey's Ten Guiding Principles, which provide strategic insights for successful digital transformation. Additionally, Forrester's framework emphasizes enhancing customer experiences and modernizing IT infrastructure, while IDC's MaturityScape helps assess and develop organizational digital maturity. MIT's framework explores cutting-edge strategies for achieving digital success.
These materials are perfect for enhancing your business or classroom presentations, offering visual aids to supplement your insights. Please note that while comprehensive, these slides are intended as supplementary resources and may not be complete for standalone instructional purposes.
Frameworks/Models included:
Microsoft’s Digital Transformation Framework
McKinsey’s Ten Guiding Principles of Digital Transformation
Forrester’s Digital Transformation Framework
IDC’s Digital Transformation MaturityScape
MIT’s Digital Transformation Framework
Gartner’s Digital Transformation Framework
Accenture’s Digital Strategy & Enterprise Frameworks
Deloitte’s Digital Industrial Transformation Framework
Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Framework
PwC’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cisco’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cognizant’s Digital Transformation Framework
DXC Technology’s Digital Transformation Framework
The BCG Strategy Palette
McKinsey’s Digital Transformation Framework
Digital Transformation Compass
Four Levels of Digital Maturity
Design Thinking Framework
Business Model Canvas
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Charlotteans witnessed with amazement the rapid rise of our banking industry in the 1990s. A sleepy
Southern town was suddenly thrust onto the global stage as home to two of the nation’s top banks.
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Charlotte again seems to be on the verge of a rapid and stunning transformation, this time in the
energy field. The region has aspirations to be the nation’s New Energy Capital. This is more than a Robert Morris Editor
catchy phrase — the region wants to be home to any company involved in energy production. David Harris Managing Editor
As the stories in these pages will show, this entails a concerted effort by major industry players, Steve Cranford Associate Editor
organizations such as the Charlotte Regional Partnership, government officials and entrepreneurs. Sheila Cottringer Advertising Director
You’ll read how Duke Energy Corp.’s Jim Rogers jump-started the effort last year with an energy Keeley Brown Tase
summit to bring together key players. He has also played a behind-the-scenes role in recruiting firms to Senior Business Development Consultant
the region that are giving credibility to the New Energy Capital campaign. Dawn Brown, Gail Dougherty, Frank Harlow
Business Development Consultants
Charlotte needs success stories to compete against other regions intent on taking the crown. As the
Chuck Harris Marketplace Advertising Consultant
nation recovers from recession, the capabilities and growth of players such as Duke, Piedmont Natural
Amy Thompson
Gas, Siemens Energy Shaw Power Group and Areva hold the promise of realizing this vision.
, Business Development Coordinator
The Charlotte Business Journal is pleased to present this inaugural Energy Maggie Lynn Production Director
Inc. publication. We also are pleased to sponsor the Energy Inc. symposium Greg Russell Graphic Designer
on April 23 that will allow our guests to hear the views of leaders in the
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industry We are grateful to our many sponsors that helped make this event
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possible.
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These are challenging times, but the promise of the region’s
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energy capital arises poWer players
6 Making its case 18 shaw’s growing role
The Charlotte region’s expertise in power production inspires Jeff Merrifield oversees Shaw Power Group’s
campaign to be the nation’s new energy capital. efforts to design and build power plants.
7 Duke’s rogers provides spark 20 a French accent
Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers gets behind effort French firm Areva prepares for a rebirth of
to develop the Carolinas as center of energy nuclear power at its Charlotte-based operations.
Merrifield
industry.
20 other voices
8 gaining momentum Six executives in energy sector discuss the growth prospects of
Siemens joins a growing cluster of energy com- their firms and the region.
panies that are expanding or locating here. Rogers
22 alternatives seek traction
8 research backs industry Leaders at Charlotte’s small renewable-power companies say
UNC Charlotte’s research center set to play a leading role in this part of the energy industry faces challenges.
advancing energy industry.
9 training a work force What they are saying
Central Piedmont Community College partners with business to 25 partnership’s push
offer curriculum needed to build, operate power plants.
Charlotte Regional Partnership is taking lead
11 Benefits of diversification role in promoting the region as the new energy
capital.
With banking and finance badly hurt by the recession, the rise of
the energy sector takes on heightened significance. 25 chamber’s energy agenda
12 policy considerations Charlotte Chamber outlines changes in federal
and state policy that are needed to foster
Proponents say state needs to make some regulatory changes to development of the industry.
advance various components of energy production. Bryant
26 tax credits need revision
13 Working with legislators State policy on treatment of tax credits is curbing enthusiasm for
Conservation measures won’t progress much without help from investments in renewables.
the General Assembly.
27 new purpose for industrial parks
24 Funding energy projects The nation’s huge inventory of unused industrial properties can
Charlotte firm Abundant Power gears up to finance clean-energy house energy projects.
projects.
27 solar power’s promise
top 25 list Solar energy is poised for growth, but some regulatory changes
and financial incentives are needed for it to fully realize its poten-
16 top area energy companies tial.
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