The document outlines the Chula Vista case study for developing a local energy assurance and resiliency plan. It discusses the goal of maintaining critical operations during energy disruptions. The planning process involved 4 components: 1) assessing facilities and identifying short-term technology solutions to meet energy demands, 2) developing financing, policies, and procedures to support the solutions, 3) providing workforce training and testing operations, and 4) creating a long-term technology solution. Key elements included conducting energy audits, calculating demands, identifying demand reduction options, and establishing fuel supply plans, policies, and standard operating procedures. The process engaged federal, state, local agencies and utilities to develop the comprehensive plan.
This document describes three modeling techniques to assess the impact of budget constraints on project cost and schedule:
1. A deterministic approach using time-dependent and time-independent cost elements to model how budget constraints extend schedule elements.
2. A cost risk-based approach using cost risk statistics and time-phased cost and budget data.
3. An integrated cost and schedule risk analysis approach using schedule logic, cost allocation to activities, cost/schedule statistics, and time-phased budgets.
An example analysis uses the deterministic approach to show baseline results and an excursion with 10% lower annual budgets, requiring schedule slips that extend beyond the original 2016 end date.
KDP C is an important decision point for NASA projects where the agency decides whether to proceed to implementation and commits to a project's cost and schedule estimates. This panel discusses updated NASA processes to help ensure projects are on track for technical success within budget and schedule by KDP C. These include developing an integrated baseline, independent reviews, and documenting approvals and commitments in a decision memorandum to formalize support and establish external commitments. The integration of baseline development, independent checks, approval to proceed, and commitments is meant to help projects successfully complete implementation.
This document discusses EVMS certification and provides an overview of earned value management. It contains the following key points:
1) The objectives are to provide perspective on the EVMS certification challenge and identify areas of focus to position an organization for successful certification.
2) EVMS certification evaluates an organization's compliance with 32 ANSI guidelines across stakeholders, processes, baseline development, status and forecasting, metrics and reports, management, and corrective action.
3) Successful certification depends on having a documented EVMS that meets all guidelines, projects executing the documented system, and an adequate surveillance plan to ensure sustainability.
The document describes NASA's Baseline Performance Review (BPR) process. The BPR provides NASA senior leadership with objective information on the performance of NASA programs, projects, and operations relative to their baseline plans. It aims to identify performance trends, issues, and risks. The BPR involves monthly reporting from Mission Directorates and support offices. Independent assessors evaluate performance metrics. The BPR process helps improve communication, identify cross-cutting issues, and inform decision-making.
The document discusses preparations for a NASA Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission. It outlines establishing a review preparation team with defined roles, conducting pre-CDR reviews of subsystems and assemblies, developing required gate products and presentation materials, planning information technology and logistics for the remote-site review, and coordinating with the Standing Review Board. The summary emphasizes starting preparations early, leveraging institutional resources, and establishing relationships with the review board to help ensure a successful life-cycle review.
The document outlines a proposed problem management process to help NASA program and project managers address risks that become problems. It describes a framework with two parts: technical data management procedures for identifying, investigating, resolving and preventing recurring problems; and support processes like data mining and trend analysis to inform decision making. The status provided is that NASA center comments on an initial draft guidebook are currently under review.
This document provides an overview of NASA's Joint Cost and Schedule Confidence Level (JCL) policy and its implementation status across various NASA programs and projects. Key points include:
1) The JCL policy aims to provide stronger assurance that NASA can meet cost and schedule targets and be more transparent about impacts of funding changes.
2) Programs are implementing JCLs with guidance from a working group. Some programs have completed JCLs while others are in process.
3) Developing integrated schedules, assigning probabilities and uncertainties, and producing the JCL models requires significant time and resources from project teams.
4) Next steps include exploring alternative JCL calculation methods, publishing uncertainty guidelines, and developing
The document outlines an architecture for a cost analytics process that includes capturing cost data in a database from various project phases and cost types, iterating the data through multiple estimation events, and using the stored data and associated schedule information to perform cost analytics and reporting across the project lifecycle. It details the types of fundamental cost and schedule data to be collected, how the data will be iterated through estimation events, and tools that can be used to analyze and report on the stored cost data.
This document describes three modeling techniques to assess the impact of budget constraints on project cost and schedule:
1. A deterministic approach using time-dependent and time-independent cost elements to model how budget constraints extend schedule elements.
2. A cost risk-based approach using cost risk statistics and time-phased cost and budget data.
3. An integrated cost and schedule risk analysis approach using schedule logic, cost allocation to activities, cost/schedule statistics, and time-phased budgets.
An example analysis uses the deterministic approach to show baseline results and an excursion with 10% lower annual budgets, requiring schedule slips that extend beyond the original 2016 end date.
KDP C is an important decision point for NASA projects where the agency decides whether to proceed to implementation and commits to a project's cost and schedule estimates. This panel discusses updated NASA processes to help ensure projects are on track for technical success within budget and schedule by KDP C. These include developing an integrated baseline, independent reviews, and documenting approvals and commitments in a decision memorandum to formalize support and establish external commitments. The integration of baseline development, independent checks, approval to proceed, and commitments is meant to help projects successfully complete implementation.
This document discusses EVMS certification and provides an overview of earned value management. It contains the following key points:
1) The objectives are to provide perspective on the EVMS certification challenge and identify areas of focus to position an organization for successful certification.
2) EVMS certification evaluates an organization's compliance with 32 ANSI guidelines across stakeholders, processes, baseline development, status and forecasting, metrics and reports, management, and corrective action.
3) Successful certification depends on having a documented EVMS that meets all guidelines, projects executing the documented system, and an adequate surveillance plan to ensure sustainability.
The document describes NASA's Baseline Performance Review (BPR) process. The BPR provides NASA senior leadership with objective information on the performance of NASA programs, projects, and operations relative to their baseline plans. It aims to identify performance trends, issues, and risks. The BPR involves monthly reporting from Mission Directorates and support offices. Independent assessors evaluate performance metrics. The BPR process helps improve communication, identify cross-cutting issues, and inform decision-making.
The document discusses preparations for a NASA Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission. It outlines establishing a review preparation team with defined roles, conducting pre-CDR reviews of subsystems and assemblies, developing required gate products and presentation materials, planning information technology and logistics for the remote-site review, and coordinating with the Standing Review Board. The summary emphasizes starting preparations early, leveraging institutional resources, and establishing relationships with the review board to help ensure a successful life-cycle review.
The document outlines a proposed problem management process to help NASA program and project managers address risks that become problems. It describes a framework with two parts: technical data management procedures for identifying, investigating, resolving and preventing recurring problems; and support processes like data mining and trend analysis to inform decision making. The status provided is that NASA center comments on an initial draft guidebook are currently under review.
This document provides an overview of NASA's Joint Cost and Schedule Confidence Level (JCL) policy and its implementation status across various NASA programs and projects. Key points include:
1) The JCL policy aims to provide stronger assurance that NASA can meet cost and schedule targets and be more transparent about impacts of funding changes.
2) Programs are implementing JCLs with guidance from a working group. Some programs have completed JCLs while others are in process.
3) Developing integrated schedules, assigning probabilities and uncertainties, and producing the JCL models requires significant time and resources from project teams.
4) Next steps include exploring alternative JCL calculation methods, publishing uncertainty guidelines, and developing
The document outlines an architecture for a cost analytics process that includes capturing cost data in a database from various project phases and cost types, iterating the data through multiple estimation events, and using the stored data and associated schedule information to perform cost analytics and reporting across the project lifecycle. It details the types of fundamental cost and schedule data to be collected, how the data will be iterated through estimation events, and tools that can be used to analyze and report on the stored cost data.
The document discusses proposed changes to NASA's NPR 7120.7 policy regarding project baselining and rebaselining, and the implementation of a standard Level 2 work breakdown structure (WBS) for IT projects. It outlines draft definitions for project baselining and rebaselining, as well as proposed cost, schedule and scope thresholds for determining when a project rebaseline is warranted. The presentation also discusses benefits of adopting a standard Level 2 WBS, including facilitating project planning, cost/schedule control and identifying performance issues.
This document summarizes several primary projects including:
1) A beneficiary update project at GBOP to consolidate records and ensure accurate benefits processing.
2) Implementation of 2008 General Conference petitions including retirement plan changes.
3) Ensuring GBOP compliance with 403(b) regulations by January 2009.
4) Replacing GBOP's health plan system within a reduced budget after issues with the original vendor.
The document discusses essential planning steps for small projects with limited budgets. It recommends thoroughly planning work at the lowest level using a work breakdown structure to capture all technical scope, resources, milestones, and descriptions. Automated tools should be used to consolidate this planning data and enable analysis of things like what work is being done at each organization. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date planning data is important for project management and cross-checks between elements like budget and schedule. Communication is also key when changes are made to planning processes or formats.
This document discusses NASA's Earned Value Management (EVM) capability project. It outlines the overarching EVM requirements for NASA, including compliance with ANSI/EIA-748 guidelines. It describes NASA's development of a common EVM process and its testing on two pilot projects. The rollout plan and available EVM resources are also summarized. Maintaining the integrity of the EVM process through surveillance is highlighted as a key ongoing activity.
The Commercial Crew Program had to change its acquisition strategy from a fixed-price contract to a public-private partnership due to a 52% budget reduction. The program manager quickly developed a new strategy using a Space Act Agreement and released a revised request for proposals within 11 weeks. While requirements did not change, the approach to verification development had to be adapted. Effective communication, keeping teams focused, and dividing the work into smaller pieces helped the program manager lead the organization through the change in direction.
The document outlines the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) efforts to establish an enterprise-wide mission assurance audits capability to promote supply chain knowledge and reduce failures. It discusses collaborating with other government space agencies through initiatives like joint audits and an integrated audit schedule. The goal is to leverage best practices, improve procedures, and enhance collaboration to help ensure NRO mission success.
The document discusses the importance of establishing an integrated cost and schedule baseline in the earned value management process. It describes a systematic planning process involving multiple phases that results in key planning documents and an integrated baseline. The planning process involves defining the project scope, organizing the work breakdown structure, scheduling tasks, estimating costs, and negotiating and approving the performance measurement baseline.
The document discusses an update to NASA's software engineering requirements in NPR 7150.2. It provides an overview of the topics to be covered, including the NPD/NPR architecture, lessons learned from the previous NPR, updates to NPR 7150.2, and future work. It then summarizes lessons learned from developing the original NPR 7150.2, such as forming a strong core team, selecting the target audience wisely, understanding where the NPR fits in directives, setting inclusion/exclusion criteria early, and getting professional help. The document outlines changes between the 2004 and 2009 versions, including some added and deleted requirements. It concludes by noting innovations incorporated in the updated NPR 7150.2
The document discusses using the Technology Infusion and Maturation Assessment (TIMA) process developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to design and evaluate architectural options for the smart electric power grid in California. TIMA involves identifying key technologies, developing use cases, analyzing risks and barriers, and defining a technology roadmap. The goal is to meet California's energy and climate policy objectives through 2030 and beyond in a cost-effective manner.
EVM is a project management process that integrates scope, schedule, and cost to assess project performance and forecast outcomes. It allows objective measurement of progress against a performance measurement baseline (PMB) which includes a work breakdown structure, schedule, and time-phased budget. EVM helps identify variances so management can take corrective actions to mitigate risks and keep the project on track. NASA requires EVM for projects over $20 million to enhance the likelihood of success through active measurement and management.
Blythe ortiz7120 5e handbooks 2 15-2012 finalNASAPMC
This document discusses updates to NASA guidance documents for program and project management. The NPR 7120.5 has been streamlined and implementation guidance is now contained in a new Program and Project Management Handbook and an updated Standing Review Board Handbook. These handbooks provide best practices and guidelines to implement the requirements of NPR 7120.5. The speakers discuss the status and future plans for completing these handbooks, including aligning them with the revised NPR 7120.5E set to be released in summer 2012. The handbooks are intended to provide practical support for program/project managers in satisfying NASA's management requirements.
The document discusses establishing a performance measurement baseline (PMB) in a cost effective manner. It defines key Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts like the PMB, which is a time-phased budget plan used to measure contract performance. It emphasizes the importance of thorough upfront planning, including developing a work breakdown structure (WBS) and schedule to fully capture the work scope. Establishing the PMB is a three-step process of defining the work, scheduling it, and allocating budgets to control accounts and work packages.
This document summarizes a workshop on CIP-002-5.1 hosted by Bryan Carr of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC). The workshop covered the requirements of CIP-002-5.1, transition guidance for moving to CIP Version 5, examples of evidence needed for compliance, lessons learned from other entities, and frequently asked questions. It also discussed upcoming WECC site visits to help entities prepare and understand their purpose.
This document discusses the development and validation of an Earned Value Management (EVM) system at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). It outlines the key components of developing the EVM system, including establishing the architecture, implementing the necessary tools and processes, and providing education and training. It also describes validating the system through progress assistance visits and a formal validation review. The document shares lessons learned around implementing an effective EVM system.
The document discusses the development of guidance material to help NASA implement its software engineering requirements and best practices. It describes:
1) The creation of an electronic handbook on the NASA Engineering Network to provide guidance on NASA's software engineering requirements and examples/templates.
2) The process of gathering input from NASA's software community, prioritizing topics, and developing the content for the handbook.
3) The benefits of an electronic handbook such as easy updating and searchability.
The NASA Schedule Management Handbook provides guidance on developing and maintaining an integrated master schedule for NASA projects. It outlines roles and responsibilities, considerations for schedule management tools, and processes for pre-schedule development, developing the integrated master schedule, and ongoing status updates and maintenance. The handbook aims to help project managers and teams adhere to NASA requirements for sound schedule management practices.
POLARIS is a web-based tool developed by NASA to help project managers access information and requirements related to project management. It provides a searchable database of NASA's project management requirements and templates. Future enhancements may include additional requirements, review content, and linking the tool to NASA's metadata database to integrate more project information. The tool aims to be continually improved based on user feedback to better support NASA's project management community.
The document describes a proposed task tracking portal that would allow NASA project managers and team members to easily track tasks, assignments, and status. It would provide a simple interface with pre-defined reporting functionality. The tool would standardize input and provide on-demand, automatically generated reports. This would help improve coordination, schedules, and availability of project metrics for management. Examples of the portal's prototype displays are provided, including charts and matrices.
This document recommends an insight/oversight model for NASA's Commercial Crew Program. It suggests using technical expert engagement similar to other programs, with a focus on high-risk subsystems. The model includes discrete oversight at key decision points rather than continuous oversight. Insight teams would provide expertise and recommendations, while the Program Office makes oversight decisions.
In February 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded $8 million to 43 cities in 25 states to develop new or improve upon existing energy assurance plans.
These grants are making it possible for local officials to enhance their ability to deal with accidental or intentional disruptions to regional energy systems, including the electricity grid, petroleum refining, storage, and distribution infrastructure and natural gas distribution systems. The City of Chula Vista received one of only three grants awarded to communities in California and has launched an extensive planning initiative to produce its energy assurance plan. This presentation will highlight the plan's components and will describe a replicable process other communities can pursue to develop their own energy assurance plans.
Gain a competitive advantage by integrating sustainable principles into your company's supply chain operations. Learn how an ambitious executive-led strategy for implementing new processes that conserve materials and resources can boost profits and corporate image.
The document discusses proposed changes to NASA's NPR 7120.7 policy regarding project baselining and rebaselining, and the implementation of a standard Level 2 work breakdown structure (WBS) for IT projects. It outlines draft definitions for project baselining and rebaselining, as well as proposed cost, schedule and scope thresholds for determining when a project rebaseline is warranted. The presentation also discusses benefits of adopting a standard Level 2 WBS, including facilitating project planning, cost/schedule control and identifying performance issues.
This document summarizes several primary projects including:
1) A beneficiary update project at GBOP to consolidate records and ensure accurate benefits processing.
2) Implementation of 2008 General Conference petitions including retirement plan changes.
3) Ensuring GBOP compliance with 403(b) regulations by January 2009.
4) Replacing GBOP's health plan system within a reduced budget after issues with the original vendor.
The document discusses essential planning steps for small projects with limited budgets. It recommends thoroughly planning work at the lowest level using a work breakdown structure to capture all technical scope, resources, milestones, and descriptions. Automated tools should be used to consolidate this planning data and enable analysis of things like what work is being done at each organization. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date planning data is important for project management and cross-checks between elements like budget and schedule. Communication is also key when changes are made to planning processes or formats.
This document discusses NASA's Earned Value Management (EVM) capability project. It outlines the overarching EVM requirements for NASA, including compliance with ANSI/EIA-748 guidelines. It describes NASA's development of a common EVM process and its testing on two pilot projects. The rollout plan and available EVM resources are also summarized. Maintaining the integrity of the EVM process through surveillance is highlighted as a key ongoing activity.
The Commercial Crew Program had to change its acquisition strategy from a fixed-price contract to a public-private partnership due to a 52% budget reduction. The program manager quickly developed a new strategy using a Space Act Agreement and released a revised request for proposals within 11 weeks. While requirements did not change, the approach to verification development had to be adapted. Effective communication, keeping teams focused, and dividing the work into smaller pieces helped the program manager lead the organization through the change in direction.
The document outlines the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) efforts to establish an enterprise-wide mission assurance audits capability to promote supply chain knowledge and reduce failures. It discusses collaborating with other government space agencies through initiatives like joint audits and an integrated audit schedule. The goal is to leverage best practices, improve procedures, and enhance collaboration to help ensure NRO mission success.
The document discusses the importance of establishing an integrated cost and schedule baseline in the earned value management process. It describes a systematic planning process involving multiple phases that results in key planning documents and an integrated baseline. The planning process involves defining the project scope, organizing the work breakdown structure, scheduling tasks, estimating costs, and negotiating and approving the performance measurement baseline.
The document discusses an update to NASA's software engineering requirements in NPR 7150.2. It provides an overview of the topics to be covered, including the NPD/NPR architecture, lessons learned from the previous NPR, updates to NPR 7150.2, and future work. It then summarizes lessons learned from developing the original NPR 7150.2, such as forming a strong core team, selecting the target audience wisely, understanding where the NPR fits in directives, setting inclusion/exclusion criteria early, and getting professional help. The document outlines changes between the 2004 and 2009 versions, including some added and deleted requirements. It concludes by noting innovations incorporated in the updated NPR 7150.2
The document discusses using the Technology Infusion and Maturation Assessment (TIMA) process developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to design and evaluate architectural options for the smart electric power grid in California. TIMA involves identifying key technologies, developing use cases, analyzing risks and barriers, and defining a technology roadmap. The goal is to meet California's energy and climate policy objectives through 2030 and beyond in a cost-effective manner.
EVM is a project management process that integrates scope, schedule, and cost to assess project performance and forecast outcomes. It allows objective measurement of progress against a performance measurement baseline (PMB) which includes a work breakdown structure, schedule, and time-phased budget. EVM helps identify variances so management can take corrective actions to mitigate risks and keep the project on track. NASA requires EVM for projects over $20 million to enhance the likelihood of success through active measurement and management.
Blythe ortiz7120 5e handbooks 2 15-2012 finalNASAPMC
This document discusses updates to NASA guidance documents for program and project management. The NPR 7120.5 has been streamlined and implementation guidance is now contained in a new Program and Project Management Handbook and an updated Standing Review Board Handbook. These handbooks provide best practices and guidelines to implement the requirements of NPR 7120.5. The speakers discuss the status and future plans for completing these handbooks, including aligning them with the revised NPR 7120.5E set to be released in summer 2012. The handbooks are intended to provide practical support for program/project managers in satisfying NASA's management requirements.
The document discusses establishing a performance measurement baseline (PMB) in a cost effective manner. It defines key Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts like the PMB, which is a time-phased budget plan used to measure contract performance. It emphasizes the importance of thorough upfront planning, including developing a work breakdown structure (WBS) and schedule to fully capture the work scope. Establishing the PMB is a three-step process of defining the work, scheduling it, and allocating budgets to control accounts and work packages.
This document summarizes a workshop on CIP-002-5.1 hosted by Bryan Carr of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC). The workshop covered the requirements of CIP-002-5.1, transition guidance for moving to CIP Version 5, examples of evidence needed for compliance, lessons learned from other entities, and frequently asked questions. It also discussed upcoming WECC site visits to help entities prepare and understand their purpose.
This document discusses the development and validation of an Earned Value Management (EVM) system at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). It outlines the key components of developing the EVM system, including establishing the architecture, implementing the necessary tools and processes, and providing education and training. It also describes validating the system through progress assistance visits and a formal validation review. The document shares lessons learned around implementing an effective EVM system.
The document discusses the development of guidance material to help NASA implement its software engineering requirements and best practices. It describes:
1) The creation of an electronic handbook on the NASA Engineering Network to provide guidance on NASA's software engineering requirements and examples/templates.
2) The process of gathering input from NASA's software community, prioritizing topics, and developing the content for the handbook.
3) The benefits of an electronic handbook such as easy updating and searchability.
The NASA Schedule Management Handbook provides guidance on developing and maintaining an integrated master schedule for NASA projects. It outlines roles and responsibilities, considerations for schedule management tools, and processes for pre-schedule development, developing the integrated master schedule, and ongoing status updates and maintenance. The handbook aims to help project managers and teams adhere to NASA requirements for sound schedule management practices.
POLARIS is a web-based tool developed by NASA to help project managers access information and requirements related to project management. It provides a searchable database of NASA's project management requirements and templates. Future enhancements may include additional requirements, review content, and linking the tool to NASA's metadata database to integrate more project information. The tool aims to be continually improved based on user feedback to better support NASA's project management community.
The document describes a proposed task tracking portal that would allow NASA project managers and team members to easily track tasks, assignments, and status. It would provide a simple interface with pre-defined reporting functionality. The tool would standardize input and provide on-demand, automatically generated reports. This would help improve coordination, schedules, and availability of project metrics for management. Examples of the portal's prototype displays are provided, including charts and matrices.
This document recommends an insight/oversight model for NASA's Commercial Crew Program. It suggests using technical expert engagement similar to other programs, with a focus on high-risk subsystems. The model includes discrete oversight at key decision points rather than continuous oversight. Insight teams would provide expertise and recommendations, while the Program Office makes oversight decisions.
In February 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded $8 million to 43 cities in 25 states to develop new or improve upon existing energy assurance plans.
These grants are making it possible for local officials to enhance their ability to deal with accidental or intentional disruptions to regional energy systems, including the electricity grid, petroleum refining, storage, and distribution infrastructure and natural gas distribution systems. The City of Chula Vista received one of only three grants awarded to communities in California and has launched an extensive planning initiative to produce its energy assurance plan. This presentation will highlight the plan's components and will describe a replicable process other communities can pursue to develop their own energy assurance plans.
Gain a competitive advantage by integrating sustainable principles into your company's supply chain operations. Learn how an ambitious executive-led strategy for implementing new processes that conserve materials and resources can boost profits and corporate image.
This document discusses making "dumb" buildings smarter through new wireless technology that can retrofit existing pneumatic HVAC systems. It describes how most commercial buildings built before 1995 still rely on outdated pneumatic controls that waste energy and are difficult to maintain. A new wireless solution can replace thermostats in just 20 minutes, enabling remote monitoring, automatic calibration, and demand response capabilities. This low-cost retrofit opens opportunities for utility incentives and improves energy efficiency, maintenance costs, and tenant satisfaction compared to traditional expensive and disruptive replacements. The technology also enables automated monitoring of gauges, steam traps, and connectivity to existing building automation systems.
This workshop provides the essential elements of how a passive solar designed-house provides occupants with year-round comfort and very low energy bills. Also explored will be how the integration of proper building envelope, beneficial solar orientation and deliberately designed thermal mass come together to make such buildings perform beyond anything currently under construction.
n today's economy, it's tough for homeowners to find financing for their energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. This free workshop introduces a wide variety of residential clean energy financing products for energy efficiency, solar PV and solar thermal installations.
We will also cover current clean energy rebates that also help bring down project and financing costs, improve the customer's ROI and increase the chance for contractor sales. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions and talk with representatives from financial institutions over a networking lunch. Breakfast will also be provided.
Space is limited, so register soon!
Who Should Attend?
Contractors working in the clean energy industry including:
Home Performance Contactors
Energy Advisors
HVAC Contractors
Insulation Contractors
BPI Certified Professionals
Solar Contractors
Solar Integrators
Michelle Kaufmann will talk about a quest for simplicity as a core component to a mission of making thoughtful, sustainable design accessible.
She will talk about her work in prefabrication, design-build, green homes and sustainable communities. Rethinking not only what we make and how we make it, but also redesigning the design process itself is key to the future of architecture and sustainability. Innovations in this category are abundant and exciting, and with strategic focus can help us all to have more quality, less clutter and simpler lives.
Stan Walerczyk presented on how LEDs compare to other lighting technologies like fluorescents, halogens, and HID lights. He discussed key points like LED performance claims not always matching testing results, the need for proper thermal management of LEDs, and uncertainties around long-term projections for LED performance and costs. He emphasized evaluating LED products thoroughly based on testing data and manufacturer reputation before specifying them for projects.
This workshop will summarize the alternative building structural systems available for energy-efficient and sustainable building projects. Wally Geer of Greymar Associates along with a panel of industry experts will talk about the benefits of building with green framing products such as structural insulated panels, recycled steel framing,Insulated Concrete Forms and other alternative building methodologies including straw bale and ram earth structures.
Energy use and climate change are inextricably linked. The majority of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions - 84 percent - are in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2), resulting almost entirely from the combustion of fossil fuels.
Choices made today in the current national energy policy debate will directly impact U.S. greenhouse gas emissions far into the future. Decision-makers face the challenge of crafting policies that allow the United States to meet its energy needs while acting responsibly to reduce GHG emissions. There is a substantial convergence between the goals of energy policy and climate policy, and many feasible and beneficial policies from supply and security perspectives can also reduce future U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. This presentation considers near-term energy policies that can be adopted in the context of the energy policy debate to best position the local governments to reduce GHG emissions and to implement future climate change policies. In summary, the audience will learn the following:
• Link between energy and climate
• Energy policy context
• Economics of energy
• Example energy reduction/efficiency policies contained in Climate Action Plans.
The program is designed to assist Building Designers meet the requirements of the Cal Green code. A Handout will be provided that will cover many other aspects of the Cal Green Non Residential code, but this session will focus on Energy Efficiency.
Since 2005, Gary has averaged over 125 days of instruction per year in a variety of energy conservation topics. These include: California Residential Energy Standards, Duct Testing for HVAC contractors, CHEERS Rater certification training for Building Envelope, HVAC, Solar PV as well as core building science. In 2008 Gary developed and was the lead instructor the CHEERS Existing Home training program. This extensive four-day class focuses on building science as well as the art of residential energy audits. Gary’s extensive field experience as a HERS rater and his technical building science knowledge ensures that his training is accurate and easy to understand. Gary’s light-hearted, logical and down-to-earth presentation style ensures that participants understand the material and how to apply the specific rules or applications to their particular situation.
Gary has been involved with Green building beginning in 2003 when he first became a LEED AP and has continued his support of Durable Sustainable Design. He has been on and coordinated Design /Implement Teams for Energy Management, Waste Reduction and Building Failure Remediation since the 1980’s.
As more and more jurisdictions and building owners are placing increased emphasis on sustainable and responsible building strategies, design teams are looking beyond traditional HVAC solutions to maximize energy efficiency while maintaining occupant comfort and safety.
In-slab radiant heating systems have enjoyed popularity both here in the United States and abroad for years. Now, with the availability of improved control systems and better understanding within the design and construction community, the same concept can be applied to radiant cooling as an energy-efficient and cost-effective solution. This program will cover the radiant cooling heat transfer fundamentals, system performance and capacity, typical construction methods, and control strategies. Attendees will gain an understanding of how in-slab radiant cooling systems can be used as part of an energy-efficient design solution to reduce overall energy consumption.
Many building owners have the desire to upgrade their commercial
properties, but in the current state of the economy they are at a loss as to how to financial such upgrades. The presentation will also review current trends in rebates, public sector financing and private sector financing that make such upgrades possible.
Target Audience:
I think the target audience for this presentation will be building industry
professionals, developers, building owners, property managers and
commercial real estate brokers, as well as educators from real estate
development programs such as San Diego State’s.
The document announces an event on plug-in electric vehicles hosted by Irvine City Hall. It will include presentations on the benefits of PEVs, their impact on the city and grid, and incentives for purchasing them. There will also be a panel of local PEV drivers and opportunities to see vehicles on display and do test drives. The goal is to educate about the innovation of PEVs and infrastructure needed to support more widespread adoption.
The document summarizes an event about plug-in electric vehicles to be held on March 31 in Pasadena City Hall. It will include presentations on PEV basics and benefits, current and planned regional public PEV infrastructure, PEV incentives including the state rebate application process, and how Pasadena Water and Power can help customers prepare their homes for PEV fueling. A panel of local PEV drivers will also speak. The goal is to introduce topics and speakers, and describe the format of the workshop.
This document discusses electric vehicles from the perspective of a utility and some of the impacts and opportunities that electric vehicles present. It notes that widespread electric vehicle adoption could nearly double the electrical demand of the average home. However, utilities can mitigate increased loads through infrastructure upgrades and smart grid technologies that allow for optimized and flexible charging. The utility discussed has received a smart grid grant and deployed smart meters, and is considering time-of-use rates and smart charging integration to help manage electric vehicle loads.
Este documento descreve uma pesquisa sobre sistemas embarcados usando Linux. O objetivo é instalar e testar o uClinux em uma placa de avaliação da AvNet equipada com um processador Motorola MCF5282. Após a instalação do uClinux, a placa será usada para controles industriais e automação de equipamentos eletrônicos controlando LEDs remotamente via rede.
This document contains descriptions and sizes of various artworks available for purchase. There are over 100 listings that include paintings, prints, and wall hangings with subjects like mandalas, cities, nature scenes, portraits, symbols and phrases. The sizes range from small prints to large gallery prints and hangings. Materials include paper, canvas and wood.
O documento conta a história de um homem que encontra uma rã falante jogando golfe. A rã acerta todas as tacadas e o leva a ganhar milhões em Las Vegas. Como recompensa, a rã pede um beijo e se transforma em uma bela mulher, sugerindo continuar a noite juntos. O homem conta a história para justificar sua nova fortuna, mas poucos acreditam na explicação.
Este documento discute definições e conceitos importantes da área de Interação Humano-Computador. Apresenta a evolução das interfaces desde a primeira geração baseada em painéis até a quinta geração de controles gráficos. Também descreve tipos de interface como CUI, GUI e PUI e tendências como multimídia, linguagem natural e agentes de interface.
Douglas J. Mader is a seasoned executive in the utility industry with over 40 years of experience leading transmission planning, engineering, operations, construction, and IT functions. He has a track record of driving process improvement, safety performance, and cultural change. Most recently, as Director of IT Infrastructure, he reduced operating costs while maintaining customer satisfaction. He also has experience managing large capital programs and projects on time and on budget.
EPA HOW DO WE IMPLEMENT A FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRATED WASTEWATER AND STORMWATER ...U.S. Water Alliance
The document outlines the EPA's framework for an integrated municipal planning approach to address Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements. It discusses principles of maintaining existing standards while allowing municipalities to balance requirements in a cost-effective way. Key elements of integrated plans include assessing water quality issues, existing infrastructure, stakeholder involvement, evaluating alternatives, measuring success, and improving plans over time. The framework is meant to incorporate integrated plans into permits and enforcement to help communities address their most pressing water quality needs in a financially sustainable manner.
This document provides biographical information on Joseph Wood including his educational background, areas of expertise, licenses, certifications, and contact information. It also summarizes his over 30 years of experience in areas such as environmental engineering, project management, hazardous and radioactive waste site investigations and remediation, security assessments, and emergency response training. Recent relevant projects discussed include supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration, developing interagency guidance for the US Army Corps of Engineers, and providing QA/QC review for site monitoring reports.
This document presents a Smart Grid Readiness Self-Assessment Tool (SGR-SAT) developed by the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) in India to help utilities evaluate their progress and priorities for grid modernization. The tool covers 6 domains and 24 sub-domains of utility operations. Utilities can use the tool to conduct a self-assessment of their current maturity levels across these areas and set targets to guide smart grid investments and initiatives. The presentation provides an overview of the tool's design, including the domains and maturity levels, and outlines next steps to launch the tool for use by utilities in assessing themselves and learning from peers.
IT reported issues with supporting applications on aging hardware that was no longer supported by vendors, causing performance issues. A program was implemented to virtualize servers, upgrade networking, and migrate 17 applications to new technology. The program director ensured momentum was maintained across multiple simultaneous projects and that customer expectations were met.
This document summarizes a workshop on applying performance measures to highway capacity decision making. It discusses the objectives of the workshop, which were to understand and apply the elements of SHRP2's performance measurement framework. It provides an overview of SHRP2 research, including the development of a framework that integrates environmental, economic, community and other factors into transportation planning. It then details the framework, identifying topics and factors considered at different planning stages. The document outlines next steps for the region in developing an action plan and continuing stakeholder engagement to advance performance-based transportation decision making.
This document is a project charter for replacing the company's current DIMS application with OpenWells. It provides an overview of the project, which aims to implement OpenWells before the end of 2006 due to the vendor discontinuing support for DIMS. The charter describes the opportunity to improve the user interface, data management, reporting and security with OpenWells. Stakeholders like field engineers and office personnel will require training on the new system. The charter also includes a risk matrix and outlines the project scope, objectives, approach and organization.
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Project Plan
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The Data Center Project Plan
Project Overview4
Purpose, Scope, and Objectives4
Stakeholders4
Assumptions and Constraints4
Project deliverables4
Project Plan4
Feasibility Study4
Feasibility Reports4
Infrastructure and Regulations Specifications4
Work Breakdown Structure4
Risk management plan4
Risks4
Project Budget4
Budget Process Analysis4
Budget plans4
Budget Reports4
Costs - Labor and Project Team and Materials and Equipment4
Project Design4
Infrastructure Designs - User needs analysis4
System Designs - Data Center Infrastructure Management System (DciM)4
Locality and Survey of the installation location4
Procurement5
Hardware – Costs and selection Criteria - Weighted5
Software –Costs and Specifications5
Equipment – Costs and Specifications5
Installations5
Hardware configurations and Plans - Selection of the installation Team5
Software Configurations and Installation Plans - Team Selection5
Testing5
Testing of User configurations and needs5
Testing system Functional Needs and System expectations5
Implementation5
User Training and developing Implementation Plans5
Go Live5
Maintenance Plan5
Maintenance Plans5
Policies and Regulations5
The Data Center Project Plan
1. Project Overview
a. Purpose
a. Scope
a. Objectives & goals
The project objectives of the company and project team include:
· To offer scalable cloud services such as data storage, recovery and security for different web users, electronic and application developers in the community.
· The company also focuses on developing a high security management approach into the cloud services of the PaaS.
· To reduce the costs of data storage and recovery for the company and its vendors.
· To improve the allocation of resources and planning for future similar cases in cloud development and securities.
The project goals for the creation of a data center is to:
· To develop a cloud based center which offers data recovery, storage and security with the qualifications of a tier IV center.
· To develop a Multi-tenancy architecture with PaaS service for future growth of the company and businesses.
To become a leader in the data infrastructure focusing on a higher level of security.
d. Stakeholders
d. Assumptions and Constraints
d. Project deliverables
0. Project Plan
a. Feasibility Study
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b. Feasibility Reports
b. Project Requirements
The design and construction of this data center site infrastructure will meet all specifications of the following codes, design and operational standards.
· National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards
· Local Construction Codes
· Uptime Institute: tier IV classification standard
· Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers (ANSI/TIA-942)
· Green Certifications (i.e. Energy Star, LEED) (Shapiro, 2016)
· Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Cloud Governance & Audit Principles
· ISACA IT Investment and IT Risk Mitigation Principles and Standards
· Internationa.
Monali Phatak has nearly 5 years of experience in quality engineering and assurance. She has worked on projects for Barclays Bank, Tucson Electric Power, and Florida Power and Light. Her responsibilities have included requirements analysis, test scenario design, test execution, defect reporting, and production support. She has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Computer Applications.
Topic 7 park planning process & development program and activitiesدايڠ فاطمه
The document outlines the four major phases of park planning - pre-design, design, development, and actualization - and describes the steps and objectives involved in properly planning park activities, facilities, and visitor experiences at each stage. These include determining suitable activities, analyzing user needs, developing concept plans, and ensuring coordination across physical, programmatic, and human factors to provide quality recreational opportunities. Park planning is presented as an ongoing and iterative process aimed at creating and continually improving park experiences.
Project Management can save USD 25 Billion per year as per study by NCAER.Examples of Reliance Power,NTPC,Tata Power,Delhi Metro,Tata Motors with live examples and photos!
Technology assessment case study implementation and adoption of a statistical...D-Wise
This document discusses d-Wise Technologies' work with a pharmaceutical client to implement a Statistical Computing Environment (SCE). The SCE is a clinical data repository and analytics platform using SAS Drug Development software. D-Wise helped develop a strategic implementation plan in phases, prioritizing quick wins. They facilitated meetings to define the project scope and priorities. The resulting plan took an iterative approach to rolling out the SCE and addressing change management challenges. A pilot implementation of the SCE core technology was also recommended.
Oracle eppm for asset intensive industries ppt part 1p6academy
This document discusses Oracle Primavera EPPM software solutions for asset-intensive industries like oil and gas, utilities, chemicals, and mining. It addresses challenges these industries face around aligning capital funds to strategic initiatives, long-term capital planning and forecasting, and validating capacity to meet demand. The solutions proposed include capturing consistent project data, graphical workflow and scorecards for prioritization, long-range financial planning tools, integrated resource planning, and collaborative project management software to reduce risks. Business intelligence capabilities are highlighted to provide more timely and digestible data to support decision making.
Stephanie J. Poore has over 20 years of experience in project management, business analysis, and technical roles. She holds a PMP certification and has managed projects for the US Marine Corps involving logistics information systems and decision support tools. Currently she is a Program Manager and Senior Business Consultant at CGI Federal where she provides project management and consulting services for the Marine Corps Logistics Information System. She also has experience as a Project Manager, Business Analyst, and ISMO Representative for Concurrent Technologies Corporation supporting various Marine Corps logistics applications.
John Aylmer is seeking a position as a Program Cost Analyst or Product Support Analyst. He has over 25 years of experience in acquisition logistics, sustainment engineering, and configuration management. Some of his responsibilities have included developing logistics support plans, conducting cost analyses, and authoring documentation for acquisition programs. He holds a secret clearance and has worked on programs such as JSIMS, CADTS, and various space systems.
Pankaj Singh has over 15 years of experience in the telecom domain working on prepaid top-up systems, revenue assurance, and provisioning mediation projects. He currently works as a technical team leader at IBM India Private Ltd and has experience leading teams and managing projects for clients like Vodafone and Idea. His technical skills include Java/J2EE, Linux, AIX, SQL, and he has experience with technologies like Tomcat, Oracle, and Comptel.
Heather Woodward Slides from AHRQ Kick-OffShawnHoke
This document outlines the implementation and evaluation plan for a revised clinical decision support (CDS) tool to improve colorectal cancer screening. The plan involves key informant interviews and observation to inform the tool's design. It will undergo rapid prototyping, simulation testing, and implementation in two primary care clinics. The impact will be evaluated based on efficiency, usability, and workload measures compared to existing tools in other clinics. Implementation teams will apply lean process methods like identifying barriers and testing future workflows to integrate the new CDS tool.
The client is India's largest green energy producer with over 5500 MW of solar and wind power capacity. They needed a business intelligence platform to track over 300 KPIs across their plants, including 30 in real-time, to help with maintenance scheduling, alarms, and predictive analytics. The 14-month project delivered a portal tracking 160 solar and 140 wind KPIs across 18 customizable dashboards and 18 reports. Project management included resource planning, risk management, and change management. Key learnings included the importance of clear scoping and data optimization.
Improving the alignment of strategic objectives in the outsourced projects ma...Edilson Giffhorn
1. The document discusses a study on improving alignment of strategic objectives between a telecommunications company and outsourced project providers in Brazil.
2. A multicriteria decision analysis-constructive approach was used to identify, organize, measure, and integrate key performance indicators (KPIs) to better align strategic objectives.
3. The analysis identified KPIs, developed value scales, evaluated current performance, and recommended actions to improve alignment and enhance performance based on the strategic objectives.
The document provides a recommendation to purchase a portfolio/project management tool. It summarizes the evaluation of two vendors conducted by a team. Vendor 3 was recommended due to offering a more robust tool that could meet current and future needs, though Vendor 2 offered a less expensive option. The presentation seeks approval from IT Governance to purchase the tool from Vendor 3 and implement it starting with a small pilot group. Key risks like change acceptance and data synchronization between the new and existing tools are also addressed.
Includes PEV best practices from various cities and states from Canada, the US and California. Also includes the results of the PEV readiness survey given to regional municipal staff.
The San Joaquin Valley PEV readiness assessment is designed to enhance local PEV planning efforts by evaluating the current state of PEV readiness and identifying potential areas of improvement as well as tangible best practices developed throughout the San Joaquin Valley, California and abroad.
Includes PEV best practices from various cities and states from Canada, the US and California. Also includes the results of the PEV readiness survey given to regional municipal staff.
This document provides a regional assessment of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) readiness for the San Diego area. It identifies gaps and recommendations across five core areas to better prepare local governments for increased PEV adoption: 1) updating zoning and parking policies, 2) streamlining permitting for electric vehicle supply equipment, 3) revising building codes, 4) providing training and education, and 5) implementing outreach programs. The assessment was conducted by the California Center for Sustainable Energy with input from regional stakeholders. It aims to assist the ongoing efforts of the San Diego Regional Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Working Group to develop a regional plan that addresses barriers to PEV deployment.
Matthew Porrecca, Associate Principal, BNIM Architecture
Revitalizing Communities By Design
Regenerative design and development could be incredibly simple. It merely requires taking time in a place to uncover stories, discover patterns, find essence, and then add value in any way that improves the capacity of a place to be whole, vital and evolving. Together with our clients and collaborators, we are taking steps to maximize social health, invigorate a sustainable economy and restore natural systems. This workshop explores essential questions that hold the keys to a broad-based shift toward regenerative practice. We’ll share our observations, process, projects, and metrics while drawing participants into a rich dialog of discovery.
Howard Blackson - Placemakers, LLC
In the 20th century, we have spent a lot of money and resources to build cultural wastelands that adversely affects our quality-of-life. With the demise of redevelopment in California, in conjunction with the demonization of Smart Growth, the future relevancy of these places rests upon our ability repurpose these miles and miles of regrettable and devalued strip centers, office parks, and housing tracks. Unfortunately, most citizens oppose any new development due to its potential conflict with their existing community character. Applying an urban design technique that purposely codes for a specific community character, this presentation will outline 21st century urban design tools to build towards walkable, mixed-use neighborhood centers.
With 20 plus years of professional urban design experience, Howard is the Director of Planning for PlaceMakers, LLC, a new economy company of seven (7) principals located across the United States and Canada. Howard has designed and managed a variety of projects both internationally and in the United States having worked in Asia, Europe and North America. He holds a Master degree in Urban Design from the University of Westminster, London, and a Bachelor degree in Geography from the University of Texas at Austin. Howard is an Accredited Member of the Congress for the New Urbanism and is a member of the U.S. General Services Administration Design Excellence Peer Review Committee. He is an adjunct lecturer at San Diego’s NewSchool of Architecture and Design and on the faculty of University of California San Diego Urban Studies Program.
Kaid Benfield, Dir. Sustainable Communities - NRDC
Kaid will discuss the opportunities and advantages of creating a sustainable energy future.We once thought of cities as the antithesis of sustainability - but we now know that cities can be the solution to, not the cause of, our environmental threats. To take advantage of the opportunities before us in an increasingly urban society, we must be thoughtful, shaping our metropolitan regions to reduce our environmental footprint while creating beautiful, green, inclusive neighborhoods within them. As people concerned about the health and future of the planet, we must approach this task with energy and humility, paying every bit as much attention to nurturing great people habit as we do to conserving the habitats of other species.
This document summarizes the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's (SJVAPCD) Drive Clean! Rebate Program. The program provides rebates of $1,000-$3,000 for purchasing or leasing new low-emission vehicles to encourage reducing emissions. It was created by revising an earlier incentive program to streamline the application process based on collaboration with state agencies. The goals are to increase the use of electric vehicles and funding for associated charging infrastructure valleywide.
The document announces a workshop on electric vehicles (EVs) to take place on July 21 in Modesto. The workshop will include presentations on the basics of EVs, local and state incentives for purchasing EVs, how EVs impact the electric grid and utility bills, and a panel of local EV drivers sharing their experiences. Speakers will come from the California Center for Sustainable Energy, the Mayor of Ceres, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and Modesto Irrigation District. The goal is to educate attendees on the benefits and opportunities of electric vehicles.
The upcoming 2013 Title-24 Building Efficiency Standards were approved by the California Energy Commission on May 9, 2012. The new Title-24 energy code incorporates significant changes that will affect architects, builders, contractors, energy consultants, and solar PV installers. This class will review the upcoming changes to the energy code and the impact on building design along with compliance strategies that will allow you to comply with the new, stricter energy code cost effectively.
Mark Madison is a Certified Energy Plans Examiner, Certified Energy Analyst, HERS rater, and serves on the board of directors of the California Association of Building Energy Analysts (CABEC).
The document discusses methods for harvesting rainwater and reusing greywater for landscape irrigation in order to conserve potable water supplies. It describes the components of a basic rainwater harvesting system and their benefits. It also outlines the process for estimating water supply and demand from rainfall. The document provides examples of different rainwater storage tank designs both above and below ground. It further discusses systems for recycling greywater from clothes washers and entire homes through subsurface drip irrigation and constructed wetlands.
How the people of a small town on the cross road to the silk road in Persia used micro-climate and their local materials to create energy-efficient buildings.
- Assess how they have used sun, wind and water
- Passive solar design
- Landscape and thermal mass to transform a harsh natural environment into comfortable spaces
- Evaluate innovative uses of local material in their buildings
- Santa Fe architecture and similarities to Persian architecture
- Observe the use of these techniques in modern architecture
Storm windows, insulating shades, sash replacements, awnings - The good news is that we have so many ways to improve the performance of our windows. The bad news is...there are so many ways to improve the performance of our windows! How in the world can we objectively compare them on price, thermal performance, ease of installation, ease of use, solar control, privacy, and durability?
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories and BuildingGreen are working on simple and easy-to-use resources for selecting window retrofit options. With input on climate, existing window attributes, and performance priorities, anyone can cut through the difficulties of deciding how to improve the overall performance of existing windows.
Using resources from www.windowattachments.org, webinar participants will work through window attachment selection scenarios with the instructor and learn how to use these resources with their clients and on their own projects.
The new 2008 Title-24 Building Efficiency Standards became effective January 1, 2010. One of the most sweeping changes involve residential indoor and outdoor lighting requirements, particularly kitchen lighting and the new adoption of ASHRAE 62.2 indoor air quality code.
Kitchen Lighting, Title-24
New restrictions, control requirements, high efficacy fixture requirements and incandescent allowances, and interior lighting worksheets will add an additional layer of complexity to residential lighting design. This class will bring you up to speed on the new changes and address the underlying principles, calculation methods, strategies to assist you in complying with the new code changes and take you step by step thru the new CF-6R-LTG-1 lighting certificate of installation which must be filled out before the final certificate of occupancy will be issued.
Kitchen Lighting, Title-24
You will also understand which fixtures will comply as high efficacy (not all LED fixtures are certified as high efficacy), the lighting control requirements for each room type and the new fixture and control requirements for residential outdoor lighting.
Title-24, Title-24
California has now adopted the requirements of ASHRAE 62.2-2007 which means that starting January 1, 2010, all low-rise residential buildings are required to install whole house mechanical ventilation and satisfy other requirements to achieve acceptable indoor air quality. Openable windows will no longer be an acceptable method for satisfying outdoor air requirements. This will involve calculations for determining the minimum ventilation cfm and designing a system to provide the necessary airflow with proper controls. You will learn the proper method for determining ventilation airflow, strategies for designing a cost effective ventilation system, and how to fill out the new ventilation Certificate of Installation.
Kitchen Lighting, Title-24
Learn from one of the leading experts in California’s Title-24 Building Efficiency Standards (Title-24), Mark Madison, a state certified Energy Plans Examiner and Certified Energy Analyst, HERS rater, Greenpoint rater with over 25 years experience with building energy code compliance analysis, enforcement and training.
Learn why sustainable real estate has become such a popular choice for individual and institutional investors. See what's driving the market and learn how you can leverage this opportunity in your business.
This beginning level seminar is designed for non-residential building owners/managers/consultants and real estate professionals who want to track and understand their building’s energy usage using a free online tool called ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. Learn how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) benchmarking tool can guide investment priorities, identify under-performing buildings, verify energy-efficiency improvements, and how buildings can receive EPA recognition for superior energy performance. Portfolio Manager can also be used to comply with the California State law that requires disclosure of a building’s energy benchmarking score at the time of sale, lease, or refinancing.
Alice Liddell is a Senior Associate with ICF International. Ms. Liddell has twelve years of experience in energy efficiency as well as energy and environmental policy. Ms. Liddell provides support to utilities throughout the west for many EPA ENERGY STAR® programs, including lighting, commercial food service, consumer electronics, and the commercial and industrial building sector programs. In addition, Alice provides training for EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager benchmarking tool.
The document discusses the advantages of LED lighting technologies over traditional lighting options. It provides an overview of standards and regulations related to energy efficiency. Finally, it outlines different types of LED lighting solutions for various areas of the home and landscape, including under cabinet lights, strip lights, bulbs, landscape lights, and solar lights.
The program is designed to assist Building Designers meet the requirements of the Cal Green code. A Handout will be provided that will cover many other aspects of the Cal Green Non Residential code, but this session will focus on Energy Efficiency.
Since 2005, Gary has averaged over 125 days of instruction per year in a variety of energy conservation topics. These include: California Residential Energy Standards, Duct Testing for HVAC contractors, CHEERS Rater certification training for Building Envelope, HVAC, Solar PV as well as core building science. In 2008 Gary developed and was the lead instructor the CHEERS Existing Home training program. This extensive four-day class focuses on building science as well as the art of residential energy audits. Gary’s extensive field experience as a HERS rater and his technical building science knowledge ensures that his training is accurate and easy to understand. Gary’s light-hearted, logical and down-to-earth presentation style ensures that participants understand the material and how to apply the specific rules or applications to their particular situation.
Gary has been involved with Green building beginning in 2003 when he first became a LEED AP and has continued his support of Durable Sustainable Design. He has been on and coordinated Design /Implement Teams for Energy Management, Waste Reduction and Building Failure Remediation since the 1980’s.
The program is designed to assist Building Designers meet the requirements of the Cal Green code. A Handout will be provided that will cover many other aspects of the Cal Green Non Residential code, but this session will focus on Energy Efficiency.
Since 2005, Gary has averaged over 125 days of instruction per year in a variety of energy conservation topics. These include: California Residential Energy Standards, Duct Testing for HVAC contractors, CHEERS Rater certification training for Building Envelope, HVAC, Solar PV as well as core building science. In 2008 Gary developed and was the lead instructor the CHEERS Existing Home training program. This extensive four-day class focuses on building science as well as the art of residential energy audits. Gary’s extensive field experience as a HERS rater and his technical building science knowledge ensures that his training is accurate and easy to understand. Gary’s light-hearted, logical and down-to-earth presentation style ensures that participants understand the material and how to apply the specific rules or applications to their particular situation.
Gary has been involved with Green building beginning in 2003 when he first became a LEED AP and has continued his support of Durable Sustainable Design. He has been on and coordinated Design /Implement Teams for Energy Management, Waste Reduction and Building Failure Remediation since the 1980’s.
The program is designed to assist Building Designers meet the requirements of the Cal Green code. A Handout will be provided that will cover many other aspects of the Cal Green Non Residential code, but this session will focus on Energy Efficiency.
Since 2005, Gary has averaged over 125 days of instruction per year in a variety of energy conservation topics. These include: California Residential Energy Standards, Duct Testing for HVAC contractors, CHEERS Rater certification training for Building Envelope, HVAC, Solar PV as well as core building science. In 2008 Gary developed and was the lead instructor the CHEERS Existing Home training program. This extensive four-day class focuses on building science as well as the art of residential energy audits. Gary’s extensive field experience as a HERS rater and his technical building science knowledge ensures that his training is accurate and easy to understand. Gary’s light-hearted, logical and down-to-earth presentation style ensures that participants understand the material and how to apply the specific rules or applications to their particular situation.
Gary has been involved with Green building beginning in 2003 when he first became a LEED AP and has continued his support of Durable Sustainable Design. He has been on and coordinated Design /Implement Teams for Energy Management, Waste Reduction and Building Failure Remediation since the 1980’s.
Discover top-tier mobile app development services, offering innovative solutions for iOS and Android. Enhance your business with custom, user-friendly mobile applications.
In our second session, we shall learn all about the main features and fundamentals of UiPath Studio that enable us to use the building blocks for any automation project.
📕 Detailed agenda:
Variables and Datatypes
Workflow Layouts
Arguments
Control Flows and Loops
Conditional Statements
💻 Extra training through UiPath Academy:
Variables, Constants, and Arguments in Studio
Control Flow in Studio
High performance Serverless Java on AWS- GoTo Amsterdam 2024Vadym Kazulkin
Java is for many years one of the most popular programming languages, but it used to have hard times in the Serverless community. Java is known for its high cold start times and high memory footprint, comparing to other programming languages like Node.js and Python. In this talk I'll look at the general best practices and techniques we can use to decrease memory consumption, cold start times for Java Serverless development on AWS including GraalVM (Native Image) and AWS own offering SnapStart based on Firecracker microVM snapshot and restore and CRaC (Coordinated Restore at Checkpoint) runtime hooks. I'll also provide a lot of benchmarking on Lambda functions trying out various deployment package sizes, Lambda memory settings, Java compilation options and HTTP (a)synchronous clients and measure their impact on cold and warm start times.
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
[OReilly Superstream] Occupy the Space: A grassroots guide to engineering (an...Jason Yip
The typical problem in product engineering is not bad strategy, so much as “no strategy”. This leads to confusion, lack of motivation, and incoherent action. The next time you look for a strategy and find an empty space, instead of waiting for it to be filled, I will show you how to fill it in yourself. If you’re wrong, it forces a correction. If you’re right, it helps create focus. I’ll share how I’ve approached this in the past, both what works and lessons for what didn’t work so well.
Session 1 - Intro to Robotic Process Automation.pdfUiPathCommunity
👉 Check out our full 'Africa Series - Automation Student Developers (EN)' page to register for the full program:
https://bit.ly/Automation_Student_Kickstart
In this session, we shall introduce you to the world of automation, the UiPath Platform, and guide you on how to install and setup UiPath Studio on your Windows PC.
📕 Detailed agenda:
What is RPA? Benefits of RPA?
RPA Applications
The UiPath End-to-End Automation Platform
UiPath Studio CE Installation and Setup
💻 Extra training through UiPath Academy:
Introduction to Automation
UiPath Business Automation Platform
Explore automation development with UiPath Studio
👉 Register here for our upcoming Session 2 on June 20: Introduction to UiPath Studio Fundamentals: https://community.uipath.com/events/details/uipath-lagos-presents-session-2-introduction-to-uipath-studio-fundamentals/
"NATO Hackathon Winner: AI-Powered Drug Search", Taras KlobaFwdays
This is a session that details how PostgreSQL's features and Azure AI Services can be effectively used to significantly enhance the search functionality in any application.
In this session, we'll share insights on how we used PostgreSQL to facilitate precise searches across multiple fields in our mobile application. The techniques include using LIKE and ILIKE operators and integrating a trigram-based search to handle potential misspellings, thereby increasing the search accuracy.
We'll also discuss how the azure_ai extension on PostgreSQL databases in Azure and Azure AI Services were utilized to create vectors from user input, a feature beneficial when users wish to find specific items based on text prompts. While our application's case study involves a drug search, the techniques and principles shared in this session can be adapted to improve search functionality in a wide range of applications. Join us to learn how PostgreSQL and Azure AI can be harnessed to enhance your application's search capability.
AppSec PNW: Android and iOS Application Security with MobSFAjin Abraham
Mobile Security Framework - MobSF is a free and open source automated mobile application security testing environment designed to help security engineers, researchers, developers, and penetration testers to identify security vulnerabilities, malicious behaviours and privacy concerns in mobile applications using static and dynamic analysis. It supports all the popular mobile application binaries and source code formats built for Android and iOS devices. In addition to automated security assessment, it also offers an interactive testing environment to build and execute scenario based test/fuzz cases against the application.
This talk covers:
Using MobSF for static analysis of mobile applications.
Interactive dynamic security assessment of Android and iOS applications.
Solving Mobile app CTF challenges.
Reverse engineering and runtime analysis of Mobile malware.
How to shift left and integrate MobSF/mobsfscan SAST and DAST in your build pipeline.
QA or the Highway - Component Testing: Bridging the gap between frontend appl...zjhamm304
These are the slides for the presentation, "Component Testing: Bridging the gap between frontend applications" that was presented at QA or the Highway 2024 in Columbus, OH by Zachary Hamm.
"What does it really mean for your system to be available, or how to define w...Fwdays
We will talk about system monitoring from a few different angles. We will start by covering the basics, then discuss SLOs, how to define them, and why understanding the business well is crucial for success in this exercise.
"$10 thousand per minute of downtime: architecture, queues, streaming and fin...Fwdays
Direct losses from downtime in 1 minute = $5-$10 thousand dollars. Reputation is priceless.
As part of the talk, we will consider the architectural strategies necessary for the development of highly loaded fintech solutions. We will focus on using queues and streaming to efficiently work and manage large amounts of data in real-time and to minimize latency.
We will focus special attention on the architectural patterns used in the design of the fintech system, microservices and event-driven architecture, which ensure scalability, fault tolerance, and consistency of the entire system.
ScyllaDB is making a major architecture shift. We’re moving from vNode replication to tablets – fragments of tables that are distributed independently, enabling dynamic data distribution and extreme elasticity. In this keynote, ScyllaDB co-founder and CTO Avi Kivity explains the reason for this shift, provides a look at the implementation and roadmap, and shares how this shift benefits ScyllaDB users.
Connector Corner: Seamlessly power UiPath Apps, GenAI with prebuilt connectorsDianaGray10
Join us to learn how UiPath Apps can directly and easily interact with prebuilt connectors via Integration Service--including Salesforce, ServiceNow, Open GenAI, and more.
The best part is you can achieve this without building a custom workflow! Say goodbye to the hassle of using separate automations to call APIs. By seamlessly integrating within App Studio, you can now easily streamline your workflow, while gaining direct access to our Connector Catalog of popular applications.
We’ll discuss and demo the benefits of UiPath Apps and connectors including:
Creating a compelling user experience for any software, without the limitations of APIs.
Accelerating the app creation process, saving time and effort
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1. Local Energy Assurance Planning:
Sponsored by: The Chula Vista Case Study
Craig Ruiz, Office of Economic Development, City of Chula Vista, California
Doug Newman, National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities
Goal & Objectives
Participants
Process
Plan Highlights
Next Steps
2. Goal & Objectives
Goal
Develop & implement an energy assurance & resiliency plan for
Chula Vista to maintain operations of critical facilities & functions
during accidental or intentional disruption of energy supplies
Project Objectives
Determine the short-term technology solutions to temporarily
meet the energy demand of critical facilities & functions
Determine the policy, procedural, financing & training
mechanisms needed to support the technology solutions
Ensure that the planned solutions and mechanisms reinforce Federal,
state & regional emergency response objectives & are tested
Design a long-term technology solution to permanently meet energy
demand for critical facilities & functions & to enhance grid reliability
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3. Participants
Task Force Member Organizations
Federal
– Energy, Environmental Quality
& Emergency Management Agencies
State of California
– Energy, Environmental Quality, Emergency
Management & Transportation Agencies
San Diego County
– Emergency Management & Regional Planning Agencies,
– The Cities of Coranado, Lemon Grove & San Diego
Other LEAP Pilot Cities
– Cities of Visalia & San Jose, CA
– City of Phoenix, AZ
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4. Participants
Task Force Member Organizations
Federal
– Energy, Environmental Quality
& Emergency Management Agencies
State of California
– Energy, Environmental Quality, Emergency
Management & Transportation Agencies
San Diego County
– Emergency Management & Regional Planning Agencies,
– The Cities of Coronado, Lemon Grove & San Diego
Other LEAP Pilot Cities
– Cities of Visalia & San Jose, CA
– City of Phoenix, AZ
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5. Participants
Task Force Member Organizations (continued)
City of Chula Vista
– City Council & the Department/Divisions/Offices of Public
Safety, Fire, Public Works, Public Communications,
Environmental Services, Planning & Building, Economic
Development, Transportation & Fleet Management
Utilities & Services Serving Chula Vista
– Electricity, Gas, Water, Wastewater, Telecommunications
Critical & Long-term Care Facilities
– Hospitals & Nursing Homes
School Institutions & University Advisors
– High School & Elementary School Districts
– Univ. CA San Diego & San Diego State University
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6. Participants
Project Management & Consultants
Project Management
– Chula Vista Office of Economic Development
Engineering
– Burns & McDonnell Engineering
Kansas City, MO
Policy
– National Energy Center for Sustainable
Communities - Arlington, VA
Planning
– National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities
College of Engineering, SDSU San Diego, CA
& Chicago, IL
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7. Planning Process
Four Planning Components
1. Short-Term Technology Solutions
2. Financing, Policies & Procedures
3. Workforce Training & Testing
4. A Long-Term Technology Solution
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8. Planning Process
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Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov.
Component #1 Short-Term Technology Solutions
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Component #2 Financing, Policy & Procedures
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Component #3 Workforce Training & Operations Testing
Component #4 Long-Term Technology Solution
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Plan Formulation & Adoption
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Task Force Input
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9. Planning Process
Component #1
Short-Term Technology Solutions
Facility Assessment
Inventory facilities & facility ownership / management
Develop a plan element for the consolidation of essential
municipal operations in the fewest number of facilities
Prioritize facility criticality by functions & impacts:
(e.g.: life saving, life sustaining, critical communications, etc.)
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10. Planning Process
Component #1
Short-Term Technology Solutions
Facility Assessment (continued)
Conduct onsite energy audits for priority facilities
Calculate energy demand for required operations
Identify no-cost / low cost alternatives to reduce demand
– Estimate potential energy demand reduction
Record energy output of existing back-up systems,
(stationary or mobile / roll-up units) for each facility
– Calculate energy shortfall for each facility
Evaluate technology alternatives to meet the shortfall
(examine economic & environmental costs & benefits)
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11. Planning Process
Component #1
Short-Term Technology Solutions
Fuel Assessment
Establish a schedule for routine testing / inspections of onsite
generators (checking fuel supplies & standby mode), fuel storage
capacity & for replenishment of fuel storage facilities
– To include inspection of automatic fuel reserve sensors
Establish worse-case scenario fuel demand & tanker delivery plan
Establish primary & alternate refueling routes
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12. Planning Process
Component #1
Short-Term Technology Solutions
Fuel Assessment (continued)
Identify & schedule training for fueling & delivery personnel
– Distribute a facility priority list for refueling
Develop a communications protocol for all personnel
Schedule routine testing for all roll-up generators
Establish a plan component to ensure facilities requiring
uninterruptable power supply (UPS) can obtain them
Execute advanced emergency purchase authorizations for fuel
acquisition with suppliers ensuring a minimum of 72 hrs. supply
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13. Planning Process
Component #2
Financing, Policies & Procedures
Financing
Develop a strategic investment element that sets out
technology & systems-specific financing strategies for the
short & long-term technology solutions in the plan
– Specify financing options & staging of investments
Develop a strategic investment schedule to stage
facility hardening
Develop an investment schedule to build a diverse
portfolio of back-up energy technologies
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14. Planning Process
Component #2
Financing, Policies & Procedures
Policies
Cite all relevant legal authorities for planned action elements
Ensure the plan’s alignment with the National Incident Management
System (NIMS) under the National Response Framework & other
applicable Federal or state mandates
– (including those of CEC, COEM, CalTrans, SANDAG)
Ensure alignment with local utility emergency energy & operations
plans (e.g.: SDG&E, Otay & Sweetwater Water Districts, SDMWD)
Draft changes to all existing Mutual Aid Agreements between
the City & other entities to accommodate plan elements
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15. Planning Process
Component #2
Financing, Policies & Procedures
Procedures
Develop a plan element to accommodate relocated personnel to
consolidated service facilities & ensure they understand their role
Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) to routinely
exercise onsite & roll-up generators
–including fueling, start-up, checking for functionality & readiness
Recruit primary & alternate personnel to operate refueling equipment
Develop a written explanation on how the priority fueling list was
developed & circulate to relevant personnel
Prepare & schedule training on the operation of emergency
communications equipment for all relevant personnel
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16. Planning Process
Component #3
Workforce Training
& Operations Testing
Training
Establish routine training for delivery of fuel to critical facilities
– Ensure training / direction on primary & alternate routes
Establish routine training & exercises for personnel operating
onsite & roll-up generators
Establish routine training for fuel storage personnel to ensure
they understand how to read fuel reserve sensors & to order fuel
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17. Planning Process
Component #3
Workforce Training
& Operations Testing
Operations Testing
Scenario-based testing of Chula Vista’s Energy Assurance Plan
– Scenarios generated by NARUC
Follow-on report to U.S.DOE on lessons learned
Revisions to the final plan to address areas of concern
Adoption & implementation of the plan
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18. Planning Process
Component #4
Framework for a Long-Term
Technology Solution
Assess the feasibility of a local renewable energy center
dedicated to the support of critical community infrastructure
that could serve Chula Vista & surrounding communities
Assess the feasibility of creating a microgrid(s) within Chula
Vista that incorporate advanced metering & other Smart Grid
technologies to provide rapid switching & load shedding for
critical circuits, & islanding capability for critical facilities
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19. Planning Process
Component #4
Framework for a Long-Term
Technology Solution
Assess technologically & economically feasible energy system
design alternatives that integrate distributed generation (DG)
& / or Combined Heat & Power (CHP) equipment, delivery,
monitoring, control & communications components with
existing metropolitan electricity & natural gas infrastructure
– Designs will feature distributed generation technologies
capable of operating on natural gas during non-emergency
periods & a variety of locally available renewable & waste
fuel stocks during emergencies
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20. Planning Process
Component #4
Framework for a Long-Term
Technology Solution
Assess the feasibility of implementing
solar & battery powered traffic signals
& streetlights at critical intersections to
would ensure continued traffic flow
& safety during power disruptions
Examine both permanent & roll-up units
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21. Plan Highlights
LEAP Vulnerabilities
Potential Hazards
Wildfire/Structural Fire
Geologic (Earthquake, Landslide, Liquefaction)
Hazardous Materials Releases
Floods / Dam Inundation
Other – Airplane Crashes)
Energy & Fuel Systems
Need for Extended Fuel Storage at Municipal Facilities
Need for Community Congregation with Energy Assurance
Need for HVAC Modifications to the Emergency Ops. Center
Need for Equipment Inspection, Maintenance & Training
Missed Opportunity to Use Supplemental Solar
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22. Plan Highlights
LEAP Vulnerabilities
Energy & Fuel Systems (continued)
Need for Continuous Fuel Monitoring
Need for Revisions in Vendor Contracts
Continuity of Operations
Need for an Energy Emergency Consolidation Plan
Need for Revisions to Mutual Aid Agreements
Constituent Needs
Need for a Shelters Operations Plan
Needed Measures to Energy Supplies for the
Functional Needs Population
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23. Plan Highlights
LEAP Goals
Eleven (11) Goals
1. Municipal Fuel Supplies for 72-hours of operation
2. Private Fuel Supplies for 72-hours of operation
3. Energy Assurance for all Future CCFs/FSFNs
4. Adequate Congregate Care Shelters with Energy Assurance
5. Trained Personnel for all Energy Assurance Systems
6. Fully Equipped EOC for Extended Operations
7. Practiced Plan in Place for Consolidation of Municipal Personnel
8. Energy Assurance Plan Incorporated into the City’s EOP.
9. A Stand-Alone, Permanent Energy Assurance Grid
10. Adequate Capital to Achieve All Plan Goals
11. Adequate Public & Private Aid Agreements in Place
Sponsored by:
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24. Plan Highlights
LEAP Objectives & Actions
LEAP Goal #2: All privately-owned facilities supporting residents with functional needs
(FSFNs) will have sufficient electrical energy supplies for a minimum of
72-hours of continuous operation without refueling
Objective 2.A: Encourage Private Facilities to Install Adequate Tank Capacity
Action 2.A.1 Draft an advisory letter to facility managers on the need for the 72-hour capacity
Action 2.A.2 Conduct a briefing at each facility to explain the City’s request
Objective 2.B: Investigate Petroleum Set-Aside Program Supplements
Action 2.B.1 Contact the California Energy Commission to determine whether the inclusion of
supplemental fuel requests for the privately-owned FSFNs can be included with the
City’s application for supplemental fuel under California’s Petroleum Fuels Set-Aside
Program. If so, take the following actions.
Objective 2.C: Determine Facility Supplemental Fuel Requirements
Action 2.C.1 Convene a workgroup of private facility managers and CVPW personnel to discuss
fuel requirements for each private facility during an extended energy outage.
Document generator run-times based on existing capacity and determine
supplemental tank and or fueling requirements
Objective 1.D: Draft Emergency Fuel Requests
Action 2.D.1 Compose, review & finalize a fuel request to CEC for use in emergencies
Action 2.D.2 Develop delivery & refueling procedures with fuel vendor & facilities’ managers
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25. Plan Highlights
Financial, Technical & Administrative Capacity
All Measures & Actions Screened for Feasibility
Technical & Administrative Capacity Exists
Financial Capacity Must Be Developed.
Options Include:
2. Community Development Block Grants
3. Capital Improvement Project Funding
4. A Tax Levy with Voter Approval
5. Development Impact Fees for New Developments & Homes
6. Debt Financing through General Obligation Bonds
7. Debt Financing through Special Tax & Revenue Bonds
8. Private Activity Bonds for Redevelopment Projects
9. Tax Increment Financing
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27. Plan Highlights
Implementation Funding Sources & Timing
Goal #1: In the short-term, all critical community facilities
(CCFs) have sufficient electrical energy supplies
for a minimum of 72-hours of continuous operation
without refueling
Lead Organization(s): Public Works
Support Organization(s): City Attorney, Finance,
Plng. & Bldg, & Develop. Servs.
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeframe: 1 – 2 Years
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28. Plan Highlights
Toward A Long-Term Technical Solution
A need to move beyond the current energy
supply model & energy assurance planning
paradigm to a model & planning focused on
decentralized, distributed energy resources
& hardened local-area distribution systems
The future energy assurance model will be one in which all critical
community facilities are connected to one or more hardened micro
grids served by local electricity and thermal energy generating plants
across a community
A series of microgrids & local generating plants in each community
will be interconnected & connected to the larger area Smart Grids
serving non-emergency consumers
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29. Plan Highlights
Toward A Long-Term Technical Solution
This first model would support the City’s Emergency Operations
Center (EOC), other essential administrative, police, fire, ambulance
and medical functions and two potential congregate care centers
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30. Plan Highlights
Toward A Long-Term Technical Solution
Each microgrid will have redundant natural gas-fueled combined
cooling, heat & power (CCHP) systems in place to ensure reliability
& extended onsite storage capacity for biodiesel & renewable fuel
stocks
Thermal Energy Storage (TES), advanced electrical storage systems,
advanced communications & IT systems & interconnections for
emergency fleet plug-in electric & hybrid electrical vehicles will also
play roles in the two-way exchange of energy resources between all
components of the energy assurance system of the future.
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31. Plan Highlights
Toward A Long-Term Technical Solution
Central Power, Cooling & Heat Provided by Side-by-Side Heat
Recovery Steam Turbines – Solar Turbines Mercury 50 shown
Sponsored by:
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32. Next Steps
Chula Vista & SDG&E are
exploring the potential of an energy
assurance microgrid & other means
of supply energy to critical facilities
Additional research on alternative financing & ownership
options, contracting techniques & policy changes for the
design & construction of an alternative energy system
The development process will be documented and a practitioners
guide on alternative energy systems design & development will
be formulated and disseminated to targeted users
Production of collateral media & promotional materials
to support dissemination of the guide, nationwide
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34. Local Energy Assurance Planning:
Sponsored by: The Chula Vista Case Study
Craig Ruiz, Office of Economic Development, City of Chula Vista, California
Doug Newman, National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities
For More Information Contact:
Craig Ruiz
City of Chula Vista
Office of Economic Development
619-952-7612
cruiz@ci.chula-vista.ca.us
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