The Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities (GLC) is a non-profit organization founded by Richard Dent to promote renewable energy and smart grid technology. GLC will operate research laboratories, provide energy consulting services, and offer training programs. GLC plans to launch a pilot project in Park Forest, Illinois that will retrofit homes with smart grid technology and renewable energy systems. The $11 million project will be funded through equity, debt, grants and charitable contributions.
The Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities (GLC) is a non-profit organization founded by Richard Dent to promote renewable energy and smart grid technologies. GLC plans to build a research lab and training facility in Park Forest, Illinois to develop and demonstrate these technologies. Key projects include retrofitting homes in Park Forest with smart grid and renewable energy systems. GLC will also provide energy consulting services and job training programs. The $11 million project is funded through equity, debt, grants and donations.
E Source Research Analyst, Jonathan Nelson, spoke at the 2012 spring conference hosted by the Advanced Load Control Alliance. In his presentation he provided detailed information on direct load control (DLC) survey results from North American utilities.
For more information: http://www.esource.com/public/products/frs_edrp.asp
The document summarizes a project by GE Digital Energy to implement a smart grid system in the remote community of Bella Coola, Canada to more efficiently manage their energy supply. The system used an optimization-based microgrid controller and energy storage to reduce the community's reliance on costly diesel generators. Initial tests estimated the system could lower diesel consumption by 200,000 liters and greenhouse gas emissions by 600 tons annually. The project demonstrated the potential of smart grid technologies to sustainably and cost-effectively power off-grid communities.
This document provides a draft report on the Solar Sailor Interactive Educational Game project. It includes sections on the project requirements, product overview, how to play the game, interface, acceptance checklist, safety concerns, components and connections, and high level block diagram. The game is intended to educate children on solar energy and sails through an interactive play experience. An 8 person team from Colorado Technical University designed and developed the game over several revisions.
The document discusses opportunities for smarter electric grids through analyzing, simplifying and implementing new technologies and business models. It highlights two key opportunities: renewable energy integration through improved forecasting and scheduling aided by energy storage; and demand response programs. Challenges in deploying smart grid technologies include defining business cases, regulatory policies, consumer acceptance and technical design issues.
Building Energy Rating & Disclosure: A Catalyst for EfficiencyCliff Majersik
85% of buildings in operation in 2030 will be buildings we already have today. That means we need to maximize their efficiency. Building energy rating & disclosure--tracking the energy consumption of buildings and comparing it--is an effective way to catalyze greater efficiency.
The document summarizes the 2009 winners of the Knight News Challenge, which funds media innovation projects. It discusses the top winners, including DocumentCloud and MediaBugs, providing details on funding amounts and interim outcomes of the projects. It also outlines lessons learned, such as the importance of addressing a pressing audience need, cultivating evangelists, and integrating open source practices. Finally, it discusses ways the Knight Foundation can improve its support for grantees, like enhancing communication, marketing assistance, and networking opportunities.
Motivating commercial customers to actively and consistently apply energy efficient practices is quickly becoming central to many utility business practices. In this installment of the MEEA Technical Webinar series, Mike Presutti and John Lux from Agentis Energy outlined a variety of behavior based energy efficiency programs for commercial customers that are helping utilities accomplish their goals. Information on how utilities are using customer engagement platforms to drive behavior change at their commercial customers was detailed. Viability, process and preliminary results from in-process programs were discussed. Specifics include: The opportunity: Agentis analysis examples and information from 3rd party reports; Customer use and feedback data, plus examples from the field; Measurement methodologies and program projections. (Please note: This is a modified version of the presentation to remove confidential data. For that reason, this presentation is available in slide format only without the additional audio. Though the slides are still marked "Proprietary and Confidential," MEEA has obtained explicit permission from the presenters to post this version of the slides. If you are interested in the full version of this webinar or more information about Agentis' analytical platform, please contact the presenters using the contact information in the final slide.)
The Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities (GLC) is a non-profit organization founded by Richard Dent to promote renewable energy and smart grid technologies. GLC plans to build a research lab and training facility in Park Forest, Illinois to develop and demonstrate these technologies. Key projects include retrofitting homes in Park Forest with smart grid and renewable energy systems. GLC will also provide energy consulting services and job training programs. The $11 million project is funded through equity, debt, grants and donations.
E Source Research Analyst, Jonathan Nelson, spoke at the 2012 spring conference hosted by the Advanced Load Control Alliance. In his presentation he provided detailed information on direct load control (DLC) survey results from North American utilities.
For more information: http://www.esource.com/public/products/frs_edrp.asp
The document summarizes a project by GE Digital Energy to implement a smart grid system in the remote community of Bella Coola, Canada to more efficiently manage their energy supply. The system used an optimization-based microgrid controller and energy storage to reduce the community's reliance on costly diesel generators. Initial tests estimated the system could lower diesel consumption by 200,000 liters and greenhouse gas emissions by 600 tons annually. The project demonstrated the potential of smart grid technologies to sustainably and cost-effectively power off-grid communities.
This document provides a draft report on the Solar Sailor Interactive Educational Game project. It includes sections on the project requirements, product overview, how to play the game, interface, acceptance checklist, safety concerns, components and connections, and high level block diagram. The game is intended to educate children on solar energy and sails through an interactive play experience. An 8 person team from Colorado Technical University designed and developed the game over several revisions.
The document discusses opportunities for smarter electric grids through analyzing, simplifying and implementing new technologies and business models. It highlights two key opportunities: renewable energy integration through improved forecasting and scheduling aided by energy storage; and demand response programs. Challenges in deploying smart grid technologies include defining business cases, regulatory policies, consumer acceptance and technical design issues.
Building Energy Rating & Disclosure: A Catalyst for EfficiencyCliff Majersik
85% of buildings in operation in 2030 will be buildings we already have today. That means we need to maximize their efficiency. Building energy rating & disclosure--tracking the energy consumption of buildings and comparing it--is an effective way to catalyze greater efficiency.
The document summarizes the 2009 winners of the Knight News Challenge, which funds media innovation projects. It discusses the top winners, including DocumentCloud and MediaBugs, providing details on funding amounts and interim outcomes of the projects. It also outlines lessons learned, such as the importance of addressing a pressing audience need, cultivating evangelists, and integrating open source practices. Finally, it discusses ways the Knight Foundation can improve its support for grantees, like enhancing communication, marketing assistance, and networking opportunities.
Motivating commercial customers to actively and consistently apply energy efficient practices is quickly becoming central to many utility business practices. In this installment of the MEEA Technical Webinar series, Mike Presutti and John Lux from Agentis Energy outlined a variety of behavior based energy efficiency programs for commercial customers that are helping utilities accomplish their goals. Information on how utilities are using customer engagement platforms to drive behavior change at their commercial customers was detailed. Viability, process and preliminary results from in-process programs were discussed. Specifics include: The opportunity: Agentis analysis examples and information from 3rd party reports; Customer use and feedback data, plus examples from the field; Measurement methodologies and program projections. (Please note: This is a modified version of the presentation to remove confidential data. For that reason, this presentation is available in slide format only without the additional audio. Though the slides are still marked "Proprietary and Confidential," MEEA has obtained explicit permission from the presenters to post this version of the slides. If you are interested in the full version of this webinar or more information about Agentis' analytical platform, please contact the presenters using the contact information in the final slide.)
Link Resources Capabilities Statement 2013Link Resources
Link Resources Capabilities Statement
Link's interactive, distinctive, and branded approach to energy consulting and our nineteen years of success across the spectrum of the energy space enables clients to accelerate objectives, mitigate risks, and rejuvenate performance during transitions - - whether such transitions include start-up, commissioning, decommissioning, contractor turnover, reorganization, acquisition, process rejuvenation, or even transitioning from engineering to procurement to construction to operations. In the Federal space Link has experience with DOE, multiple Federal prime contractors, and has project resumes at Portsmouth, Hanford, LANL, INEL, and Oak Ridge. In the Commercial arena Link has extensive experience with electric utilities and independent energy producers across the country and offshore as well - - from waste coal to biomass to oil/gas to biofuels to desalinization to CHP and the majority of the renewable energy technologies. Unlike most consultants, Link has millions of man-hours in hands-on operations experience, including cradle-to-grave as well as full-scope accountability for output or outcome, with lifecycle lessons learned that can be applied to consulting assignments.
The document discusses the recommendations from the Australian Government's Convergence Review, which examined how regulations need to change in response to technological changes blurring the lines between telecommunications, media, and technology industries. Key points:
- A new Communications Regulator is proposed to replace the Australian Communications and Media Authority and regulate media mergers, content standards, and promote Australian/local content.
- Content regulation is still needed but should apply consistently across all platforms. Broadcasting licenses would no longer be required.
- New powers are proposed for the regulator to address competition issues in content markets regarding exclusivity, bundling, and access to premium content.
- Content standards would continue to be regulated, with reforms to classification
Big Data and Content Management. SkyDox and the European Court of Human Righ...SkyDox LTD
SkyDox Business Development Director, Josh Gilbertson & Head of IT at the ECHR John Hunter, discuss how SkyDox cloud-enabled file collaboration platform has improved the content management at the ECHR at Info360 in New York.
PODIUM - Best of BC Innovation
An initiative of the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) to introduce the world to the best of BC Innovation.
Profiles include companies involved in providing technologies powering the games, as well as those developing leading-edge clean technologies, enterprise software, digital media and life sciences.
TAWA Power Projects LLC is a Native American-owned renewable energy development company that seeks to create solar power project and job opportunities for tribes. TAWA partners with tribes to develop utility-scale solar power plants on tribal lands, negotiating power purchase agreements and securing financing. These solar power plants provide long-term, sustainable revenue for tribes and valuable jobs while using their competitive advantages of lower land and permitting costs as well as preferential negotiating status.
Our natural environment has much to do with personal and community well-being. Open Data is introduced as an opportunity to create awareness and make better use of natural heritage/ecosystem/environmental data. The need to enhance collaboration and moving forward to create a "Nature Ecosystem Wellness Index" is proposed.
AiLibrary Garage.com application review - by Gordon Kraft Gordon Kraft
Artificial, Inc. is seeking $2.5 million in funding over 12 months to develop an artificial intelligence technology center that will provide an easy way for users to interact with the internet and store documents and videos in a digital library. The company's founder previously sold his last company for $30 million and now focuses on developing AI technology, with a current staff of 5 full-time employees. The funding would be used to break even on the project and the company is seeking an additional $5 million in a future round.
This document provides information about an internal communications conference taking place in Melbourne, Australia on February 21-23, 2012. The conference will cover topics such as overcoming distance in internal communication, social media strategies, change management, and leadership communication. It includes an agenda with session topics and speakers for each day. Attendees can choose to attend the full conference or individual days. Post-conference workshops on specific topics will also be offered on February 23. Early bird registration discounts are available before January 20, 2012.
Stan Stalnaker - CUD Solution: Hub Culture PavilionShane Mitchell
Hub Culture proposes developing global "Pavilions" that merge physical and virtual workspaces. The Pavilions aim to provide modern, internet-powered workspaces and services for mobile professionals in urban areas. Hub Culture plans to open flagship Pavilions in major cities by 2012, offering amenities like coworking spaces, meetings rooms, and business services. The goal is to drive revenue through connectivity between members and providing innovative models for collaboration. Hub Culture has partnerships with technology and media companies to power the Pavilions' virtual and physical capabilities.
This document discusses opportunities for innovation in the building industry in light of market pressures and the economic downturn. It finds that the green building sector has continued growing during the downturn, and that stakeholders may have more time to consider new technologies. The authors believe the downturn could accelerate the industry's transition by making decision-makers more receptive to innovation and highlighting rising construction costs. The report aims to provide guidance on developing innovations that meet venture capital criteria for scaling quickly to address building performance, materials, and demand pressures.
USHealthNet will provide an integrated internet application service platform for healthcare professionals and consumers. For professionals, it will integrate administrative, communication, and research functions into a single web-based solution. For consumers, it will offer a free health, wellness, and self-service portal. The company plans to partner with other healthcare companies and acquire physicians and their patients to build a large user base. Its goal is to lower costs for physicians while improving care quality and patient relationships.
The document discusses IT management best practices across multiple phases and areas, including:
- Phase I focuses on defining the IT strategy and identifying how IT can enable, enhance, or inhibit business strategies.
- Phase II involves developing an IT plan to define strategic initiatives, applications, infrastructure, partnerships, and staffing needed to achieve the strategy.
- Phase III is focused on ensuring IT quality through programs for total quality management, standards, and continuous improvement.
The document discusses IBM's plans to improve its global telecommunications infrastructure to better serve customers. It outlines IBM's current fragmented telecom systems with over 150 utilities, 1,953 phone numbers, and annual costs of $2.8-3 billion. IBM and consulting firm BSH will work to design a new centralized telecom architecture and transition plan to increase customer satisfaction and return on investment.
Iain Ross Motorvated Creative Work Case Studies X3 CopyMotorvate
The document profiles Iain Ross and his 15 years of experience working with various automotive brands such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Maserati. It provides details about some of his key projects, including helping refocus Mercedes-Benz's brand vision in Europe and steering Toyota's communications as its largest brand worldwide. It also highlights cases involving the launches of various automotive models and the development of integrated marketing campaigns.
This document discusses projects in international development assistance and alternatives to the traditional project approach. It provides definitions of "project" and distinguishes between projects and programs. It notes both strengths and weaknesses of the project approach, including that it can lead to a loss of focus on overall goals. The document also discusses alternatives to the project approach, such as sector-wide approaches, and outlines the typical phases of the project cycle.
Este documento proporciona una guía práctica para el uso de la cámara digital Sony DSC-H50. Explica conceptos básicos como el enfoque, la exposición, el color y la calidad de imagen, así como el uso del flash. Además, describe las partes de la cámara, cómo usar accesorios, los menús y otras funciones. Por último, incluye secciones sobre la solución de problemas y especificaciones técnicas.
Link Resources Capabilities Statement 2013Link Resources
Link Resources Capabilities Statement
Link's interactive, distinctive, and branded approach to energy consulting and our nineteen years of success across the spectrum of the energy space enables clients to accelerate objectives, mitigate risks, and rejuvenate performance during transitions - - whether such transitions include start-up, commissioning, decommissioning, contractor turnover, reorganization, acquisition, process rejuvenation, or even transitioning from engineering to procurement to construction to operations. In the Federal space Link has experience with DOE, multiple Federal prime contractors, and has project resumes at Portsmouth, Hanford, LANL, INEL, and Oak Ridge. In the Commercial arena Link has extensive experience with electric utilities and independent energy producers across the country and offshore as well - - from waste coal to biomass to oil/gas to biofuels to desalinization to CHP and the majority of the renewable energy technologies. Unlike most consultants, Link has millions of man-hours in hands-on operations experience, including cradle-to-grave as well as full-scope accountability for output or outcome, with lifecycle lessons learned that can be applied to consulting assignments.
The document discusses the recommendations from the Australian Government's Convergence Review, which examined how regulations need to change in response to technological changes blurring the lines between telecommunications, media, and technology industries. Key points:
- A new Communications Regulator is proposed to replace the Australian Communications and Media Authority and regulate media mergers, content standards, and promote Australian/local content.
- Content regulation is still needed but should apply consistently across all platforms. Broadcasting licenses would no longer be required.
- New powers are proposed for the regulator to address competition issues in content markets regarding exclusivity, bundling, and access to premium content.
- Content standards would continue to be regulated, with reforms to classification
Big Data and Content Management. SkyDox and the European Court of Human Righ...SkyDox LTD
SkyDox Business Development Director, Josh Gilbertson & Head of IT at the ECHR John Hunter, discuss how SkyDox cloud-enabled file collaboration platform has improved the content management at the ECHR at Info360 in New York.
PODIUM - Best of BC Innovation
An initiative of the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) to introduce the world to the best of BC Innovation.
Profiles include companies involved in providing technologies powering the games, as well as those developing leading-edge clean technologies, enterprise software, digital media and life sciences.
TAWA Power Projects LLC is a Native American-owned renewable energy development company that seeks to create solar power project and job opportunities for tribes. TAWA partners with tribes to develop utility-scale solar power plants on tribal lands, negotiating power purchase agreements and securing financing. These solar power plants provide long-term, sustainable revenue for tribes and valuable jobs while using their competitive advantages of lower land and permitting costs as well as preferential negotiating status.
Our natural environment has much to do with personal and community well-being. Open Data is introduced as an opportunity to create awareness and make better use of natural heritage/ecosystem/environmental data. The need to enhance collaboration and moving forward to create a "Nature Ecosystem Wellness Index" is proposed.
AiLibrary Garage.com application review - by Gordon Kraft Gordon Kraft
Artificial, Inc. is seeking $2.5 million in funding over 12 months to develop an artificial intelligence technology center that will provide an easy way for users to interact with the internet and store documents and videos in a digital library. The company's founder previously sold his last company for $30 million and now focuses on developing AI technology, with a current staff of 5 full-time employees. The funding would be used to break even on the project and the company is seeking an additional $5 million in a future round.
This document provides information about an internal communications conference taking place in Melbourne, Australia on February 21-23, 2012. The conference will cover topics such as overcoming distance in internal communication, social media strategies, change management, and leadership communication. It includes an agenda with session topics and speakers for each day. Attendees can choose to attend the full conference or individual days. Post-conference workshops on specific topics will also be offered on February 23. Early bird registration discounts are available before January 20, 2012.
Stan Stalnaker - CUD Solution: Hub Culture PavilionShane Mitchell
Hub Culture proposes developing global "Pavilions" that merge physical and virtual workspaces. The Pavilions aim to provide modern, internet-powered workspaces and services for mobile professionals in urban areas. Hub Culture plans to open flagship Pavilions in major cities by 2012, offering amenities like coworking spaces, meetings rooms, and business services. The goal is to drive revenue through connectivity between members and providing innovative models for collaboration. Hub Culture has partnerships with technology and media companies to power the Pavilions' virtual and physical capabilities.
This document discusses opportunities for innovation in the building industry in light of market pressures and the economic downturn. It finds that the green building sector has continued growing during the downturn, and that stakeholders may have more time to consider new technologies. The authors believe the downturn could accelerate the industry's transition by making decision-makers more receptive to innovation and highlighting rising construction costs. The report aims to provide guidance on developing innovations that meet venture capital criteria for scaling quickly to address building performance, materials, and demand pressures.
USHealthNet will provide an integrated internet application service platform for healthcare professionals and consumers. For professionals, it will integrate administrative, communication, and research functions into a single web-based solution. For consumers, it will offer a free health, wellness, and self-service portal. The company plans to partner with other healthcare companies and acquire physicians and their patients to build a large user base. Its goal is to lower costs for physicians while improving care quality and patient relationships.
The document discusses IT management best practices across multiple phases and areas, including:
- Phase I focuses on defining the IT strategy and identifying how IT can enable, enhance, or inhibit business strategies.
- Phase II involves developing an IT plan to define strategic initiatives, applications, infrastructure, partnerships, and staffing needed to achieve the strategy.
- Phase III is focused on ensuring IT quality through programs for total quality management, standards, and continuous improvement.
The document discusses IBM's plans to improve its global telecommunications infrastructure to better serve customers. It outlines IBM's current fragmented telecom systems with over 150 utilities, 1,953 phone numbers, and annual costs of $2.8-3 billion. IBM and consulting firm BSH will work to design a new centralized telecom architecture and transition plan to increase customer satisfaction and return on investment.
Iain Ross Motorvated Creative Work Case Studies X3 CopyMotorvate
The document profiles Iain Ross and his 15 years of experience working with various automotive brands such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Maserati. It provides details about some of his key projects, including helping refocus Mercedes-Benz's brand vision in Europe and steering Toyota's communications as its largest brand worldwide. It also highlights cases involving the launches of various automotive models and the development of integrated marketing campaigns.
This document discusses projects in international development assistance and alternatives to the traditional project approach. It provides definitions of "project" and distinguishes between projects and programs. It notes both strengths and weaknesses of the project approach, including that it can lead to a loss of focus on overall goals. The document also discusses alternatives to the project approach, such as sector-wide approaches, and outlines the typical phases of the project cycle.
Este documento proporciona una guía práctica para el uso de la cámara digital Sony DSC-H50. Explica conceptos básicos como el enfoque, la exposición, el color y la calidad de imagen, así como el uso del flash. Además, describe las partes de la cámara, cómo usar accesorios, los menús y otras funciones. Por último, incluye secciones sobre la solución de problemas y especificaciones técnicas.
This document discusses the importance of considering gender in project management and development work. It defines the differences between sex and gender, and provides examples of how gender roles vary between cultures. It emphasizes that development projects often impact men and women differently due to pre-existing gender norms around roles, responsibilities and resource access/control in communities. To be effective, all stages of project design, implementation and evaluation must consider this gendered context through tools like gender analysis.
The document discusses a business plan for NewCo and its transition to a new economy business model with an updated IT infrastructure. It covers several sections: a vision for NewCo, functional requirements, next steps, and a work plan. It envisions NewCo becoming an "edgeless corporation" by empowering customers, partners, and knowledge workers through seamless product/service/information sharing using new electronic marketplace technologies.
Using balanced scorecard to build a project focused org (no logo)Glen Alleman
The document discusses using a Balanced Scorecard approach to build a project-focused IT organization at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site. As the site undergoes cleanup and closure, the IT organization aims to use technology to reduce labor needs, never impede closure progress, and withdraw services as closure processes finish. The Balanced Scorecard approach helps connect IT strategy to tactical project delivery and determine where to invest resources to achieve value, while measuring performance and linking investments to strategy.
nq.cnse.update on the new york state clean energy boomnquerques
This document provides an overview of clean energy innovation in New York State. It discusses CNSE's Energy and Environmental Technology Applications Center (E2TAC) and clean energy incubator (iCLEAN) which work to develop and commercialize clean energy technologies. It also describes New York's comprehensive clean energy innovation ecosystem, which includes university research, business incubation, public-private partnerships, and established manufacturing facilities. The goal is to support clean energy startups and help transition technologies from the lab to commercial scale manufacturing. Metrics like private investment, jobs created, and new products introduced are used to measure the success of this innovation ecosystem.
Clean Technology Centre Park General April 2012Scottystef2012
The document discusses plans for a Clean Technology Centre Park in Ōtaki, New Zealand. The park aims to [1] accelerate growth of clean technology businesses and create over 350 new clean economy jobs, [2] provide business support services and commercial space for startups, and [3] integrate research and development, manufacturing, testing, and exporting of clean technologies. Current members include 14 businesses working in areas like energy management, software security, engineering, and data services. The vision is to establish a new governance structure and expand facilities like an eco village test site to further develop the emerging clean technology cluster.
National Australia Bank partnered with Digital Realty to transform its data center environment, including building a new state-of-the-art Tier III facility in Melbourne. The facility replaced an older secondary data center and consolidated over 20 smaller sites. Digital Realty delivered the facility on time using their standardized architecture and processes. The new facility improves efficiency with a PUE under 1.3, reducing NAB's power usage and carbon emissions by around 40%. NAB continues working with Digital Realty to optimize operations as their technology needs evolve.
C:\fakepath\tech bridge points of light case study 100909Mary Derrick Cook
TechBridge was hired to assess and improve the outdated IT infrastructure of Points of Light Institute (POLI), a large national nonprofit. TechBridge interviewed staff, examined POLI's network and systems, and developed a plan to upgrade hardware, software, backup solutions, and remote access. They implemented the plan using volunteers and donated resources. The overhaul increased POLI's efficiency, scalability, productivity, and collaboration capabilities, allowing the organization to better pursue its mission.
Cw13 cloud meets big data by ibrahim alloub-emcinevitablecloud
This document provides an overview of EMC Corporation, including its leadership in data storage solutions, cloud computing, and big data. EMC has over 60,000 employees, $21.7 billion in annual revenues, and is recognized as the industry leader in storage hardware, software, and services. The company focuses on helping customers transform their IT operations through innovative cloud and big data technologies to more efficiently store, manage, analyze, and protect information.
The Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at Carnegie Mellon Univer...Amanda Finkenbinder, MPM
The Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University is focused on developing and demonstrating the technologies, systems and policies needed to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future.
SURGE Accelerator, a member of the TechStars Network, is a mentor-driven seed accelerator empowering entrepreneurs solving the world’s energy problems using software. Based in Houston, “The Energy Capital of the World”, SURGE Accelerator rapidly assists companies innovating and exploiting the massive shifts in technology, policy, and expertise taking place in the traditional energy industry by providing them with the seed funding and connecting them to the capital, expertise, customers, and the energy eco-system. SURGE will assist entrepreneurs innovating in three primary segments – Smart Grid, Energy Trading and Risk Management, and the Digital Oilfield. SURGE’s first class will launch in the Spring of 2012. For more information, please visit our website at www.surgeaccelerator.com.
This document provides information about the 2nd annual Distributed Energy Storage 2013 conference to be held June 17-18, 2013 in London. The conference will bring together speakers from utilities, government agencies, and energy storage technology companies to discuss topics such as integrating energy storage into smart grids, developing business models for energy storage, and case studies of energy storage projects. An interactive workshop on developing microgeneration and domestic energy storage for smart grids will also be held on June 19.
Elementa Flow Through Investment Corporate Overview 2012jayzzz
Elementa has developed a patented non-incineration technology called Advanced Conversion Technology (ACT) that can sustainably manage municipal solid waste by converting it into clean energy. ACT eliminates the need for landfilling while complementing recycling. Elementa's first application of ACT will generate electricity to power homes and businesses. Elementa has tested ACT for over a decade and it has operated successfully at their demonstration center in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. ACT creates synthetic gas that can be used to generate renewable hydrogen, gasoline, jet fuel, and chemicals. This allows municipal solid waste to be treated as a resource rather than a liability.
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DTE Energy implemented a new Connections software to promote knowledge sharing between employees. They formed a pilot group and rolled out applications gradually over two years. Usage grew as employees created profiles, blogs, communities and wikis. The pilot was successful, with lessons learned about utilizing influencers, making the software easy to access, and helping novices learn from experienced users.
RAD Ventures develops multi-family housing projects in urban Los Angeles that transform underutilized real estate into attractive and functional residences while enhancing the neighborhoods. RAD Marketing LA is a boutique agency that helps developers brand high-end urban projects targeted towards discerning customers, offering innovative design and marketing solutions. The document then provides details about two specific projects - 1100 Wilshire, a former office building converted to luxury living with views, open spaces, and eco-friendly features; and Dogtown Station in Venice with live/work spaces.
The document discusses creating a digital ecosystem in the UK through strengthening existing assets and addressing weaknesses. It proposes a two phase approach: [1] linking existing incubators and networks to create collaboration centers, and [2] developing wholesale data center infrastructure and science parks to establish physical hubs. The goal is to scale startups and SMEs, upskill entrepreneurs, and foster connections between universities, businesses, and other innovation hubs to underpin economic growth through technology.
A detailed overview of Sheffield City Region Local Economic Partnership's strategy for the Creative & Digital Industries sector, including ideas about the region's digital ecosystem and collaboration centre network. Follow more at http://collabojam.net.
The document discusses Virginia's modeling and simulation industry which employs over 8,700 people and generates $1.2 billion in economic output annually. It is a leader in government and defense contracts. Major companies in the industry are listed along with new companies that have created over 1,300 new jobs and $68 million in investments in recent years. The document also outlines the assets and capabilities of the proposed World Data Center on Energy under development.
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This document provides information about the B.Tech Computer Science program at Greater Noida Institute of Technology. The 4-year program trains students in both electrical engineering and computer science, with courses in software design, hardware, and their integration. It has an intake of 120 students in the morning batch and 60 in the evening batch for the first year. Eligible students will have a background in physics, math, and chemistry or computer science. The institute provides air conditioned computer labs, servers, high speed internet, software, and equipment to support the program's laboratories in areas like programming, databases, algorithms, graphics, and more. It also has a student-run computer society and research center promoting open source technologies.
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1. 2011
Great Lakes Center for
Energy Smart Communities™
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The Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities (“GLC”) is the
nation’s first carbon neutral All‐Digital Community out‐reach program
founded by Richard Dent, the 1985 Super Bowl MVP and 2011 NFL Hall
of Fame Inductee. Research and Education contributions go back into
the community through projects developed at the GLC’s various
technology Laboratories. The Lab, a 501c3 organization, funded, in part,
through The Make a Dent Foundation, with a focus on Smart Grid,
Smart Homes, Renewable Energy Platforms, and other issues facing our
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GLC’s mission is to commercialize and create distribution channels for the lab’s research and
development. GLC will target builders that are planning green community projects and city
economic development agencies that are working with state and local non‐profit groups like
CEDA (www.CEDA.com) to help facilitate and support community economic development
planning. GLC will provide energy assessment audits, business‐case retrofit solutions, project
management oversight on construction, post‐construction end‐user training and service
monitoring and reporting. The key technology differentiation will be the implementation of a
smart grid managed‐area network (“MAN”) using both WIMAX Mesh and Broadband of Power
Lines. GLC’s MAN will integrate smart homes using a “gateway cloud” that will provide services
to smart appliances and other devices with network‐centric sensors that GLC or its partners
install and maintain. The lab will also serve as a data center hub for community command and
control operations ‐ functioning to provision, monitor and report service requests; providing a
360o view of all customer interactions across all touch‐points within and across the All‐Digital
Community™ resident and commercial properties.
GLC is engaged in community development projects and have organized a first class
management team that will be based in Park Forest, Illinois. GLC has the support of the Village
of Park Forest, Illinois to build a sustainable green community – using Smart MicroGrid
technology to connect and configure smart homes that will be part of an All‐Digital “Green”
Community based on GLC’s design; the initial Pilot Phase targets the 10,000 residents offering
multi‐smart home retrofit configurations. GLC is currently vetting engineering specifications
and will start deployment in the community by Q4 of 2011. The project will represent and
showcase GLC’s end‐state vision of the first All‐Digital “Green” Community program of its kind
in the United States.
This $11 million, 18‐month project will be funded by a combination of equity; debt, charitable
contributions, and federal/state grant financing. GLC is currently negotiating with several
Sources of Funds to underwrite its cost projections. This project illustrates a unique All‐Digital
Green Echo System ‐ at its foundation is a four‐tiered Carbon Neutral Smart MicroGrid utilizing
Renewable Power Plants; Waste Gasification Digester (“WGD”)1, Anaerobic Digesters/Bio‐
Methane (AD)2, Combined Heat and Power (CHP)3 through a DOE awarded contract, and Zenith
Solar Concentrated Photovoltaic Array4 all of which are planned to power GLC’s facilities which
include corporate headquarters and energy consulting services, R & D laboratories with excess
capacity to deliver power to the residents of the Village of Park Forest, and learning center
services for job creation, retaining and placement. A joint‐venture effort is being planned with
ComEd and other utility companies for redistribution of alternative “green” power sources to
the community. GLC’s strategic mission is to expand its WGD and AD technologies to other
communities for developing alternative energy solutions that are byproducts that deal with
municipal solid waste and other biomass; as landfill permitting is no longer echo‐compliant and
communities are demanding more sustainable energy solutions for waste management.
3. Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities™
GLC’s facilities will be a state‐of‐the‐art building automation that will support three operations:
1. Advance R&D Laboratories to vet renewable energy technologies planned as possible
products/services for community retrofit projects, and new master plan community
developments;
2. Energy assessment and conservation consultancy practice;
3. Class‐room and e‐learning center that will provide instruction and online courseware for
suppliers, installers, energy consultants, and community residents.
GLC’s operations has, as one of its primary objectives, creating new jobs that will leverage these
green sustainable technologies and lessons‐learned as it implements them in the community
and throughout the state. The three interdependent operations will incorporate both
university and government renewable energy programs to remain complementary and
compatible with industry energy technology standards for “plug & play” integration. The lab
and training services are Not‐for‐Profit elections that are partially funded by foundations who’s
charters include community economic development programs such as GLC will offer. The
consulting practice is a For‐profit election. The lab seeks notable participating partners such as
AT&T, Verizon, PeoplesGas, Siemens, HP, Oracle, and GE as Platinum members.
GLC’s sustainable engine illustrated below represents a unique business model that encourages
proactive engagement with local communities, state, and federal agencies such as the DOE.
GLC Sustainability Engine Program Model
“CONNECTING THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE WITH THE NEEDS OF THE PRACTICAL”
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6. Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities™
Uses of Funds
1. Operations launch $ 500,000
2. Purchase of property $ 825,000
3. Phase I Construction & Capital Equipment Purchases
a. Executive & Consulting Services facilities $ 1,100,000
b. R&D Laboratory facilities $ 2,010,000
c. Learning Center Services facilities $ 357,750
d. Tenet Services facilities $ 197,500
e. Capital Equipment $ 900,000
4. Sub‐Total Cost – Phase I $ 5,890,250
5. Phase II Construction
a. Installation of Waste Gasification System $ 4,525,000
b. Community Network Installation $ 584,750
6. Sub‐Total Cost – Phase II $ 5,109,750
7. Total Cost $ 11,000,000
5‐Year Proforma – EBITDA
Executive Proforma 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Revenue $7,325,000 $37,750,500 $40,457,467 $43,401,331 $46,617,280
Direct Expenses $2,322,100 $16,403,710 $17,524,136 $18,838,446 $20,251,330
Gross Margin $5,002,900 $21,346,790 $22,933,331 $24,562,885 $26,365,951
Gross Margin % 68.3% 56.5% 56.7% 56.6% 56.6%
IndirectExpenses $4,237,508 $9,236,970 $10,447,472 $11,231,032 $12,073,360
Net Income $765,392 $12,109,820 $12,485,859 $13,331,852 $14,292,591
Net Income % 10.4% 32.1% 30.9% 30.7% 30.7%
EBITDA $512,812 $9,243,708 $9,495,654 $10,062,470 $10,706,165
EBITDA % 7% 24% 23% 23% 23%
Cumm. Cash Flow ($6,888,475) ($369,966) $9,125,688 $19,188,158 $29,894,323
7. Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities™
Project Timelines
Qtr 1 (June, July, Aug)
– Complete Capital Raise
– Purchase of Park Forest Property
– Complete Engineering Reconstruction Planning and Permitting – Phase I
– Start Reconstruction – Phase I
– Start DOE R&D Project for CHP System
Qtr 2 (Sept, Oct, Nov)
– Start Waste Gasification System (“WGS”) Installation Planning
– Start‐up R&D Lab first project and Datacenter IT Operations
– Install CHP System and complete Acceptance Testing
– Start‐up of Community Sustainable Energy Consulting Practice
Qtr 3 (Dec, Jan, Feb)
– Start first Home Weatherization Project in Park Forest
– Start‐up of Park Forest Smart Home Village (72 prototype homes)
– Start‐up Learning Center
– Start‐up Office Lease Program Operations
Qtr 4 (Mar, Apr, May)
– Install WGS and Complete Acceptance Testing – Begin generating Center’s
primary power
– Start Job Placement Program
Qtr 5 (Jun, July, Aug)
– Start‐up of ComEd Alternative Power Distribution Program in Park Forest
– Start‐up All Digital Community Network Services
Qtr 6 (Sept, Oct, Nov)
– Start second Home Weatherization Project in Rockford
– Begin Phase II Community Network Service Offering – Park Forest
8. Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities™
Key Personnel ‐ Executive
Richard Dent is President and CEO of RLD Resources, LLC, with 20 years experience
delivering energy, telecommunications, and IT solutions consulting to its customers;
Chicago Bears MVP of the 1985 Super Bowl.
Carol Freeman has been the Administrative Director for RLD Resources, LLC for over
seven years. She has over 25 years of management experience as the Deputy Executive
Director at the Illinois Commerce Commission and in the Office of Governor James R.
Thompson.
Deborah Marcucci brings 25 years experience and organizational skills as a Not‐for‐
Profit volunteer and fund raiser.
William Lynes has 35 years of experience in the Computer Industry that focused on
hardware/software R&D, technical leadership, new business development and
executive management with core expertise in enterprise‐class datacenter design and
construction planning emphasizing energy conservation technology implementation and
operations.
Kelly Shelton, CEM, LEED AP has nearly 20 years of professional experience having held
various positions of increasing responsibility from Systems Engineer to Sales Manager to
Energy Management Director. Her technical background is extensive and includes
natural gas pipeline layouts, energy audits and benchmarking, utility management and
oversight, market research, development and analysis. She currently serves as the
President of the Chicago Chapter of the Association of Professional Energy Consultants.
Richard Lynes has over 27 years of industry experience and thought‐leadership in
advanced research & development, information systems, architecture design,
telecommunications and distributed computing with emphasis on the evolving All Digital
Community infrastructure.
Maurice Jones is a senior level professional who possesses a deep passion for
community, housing and economic development with a broad, unique 20 year
experience working to revitalize diverse urban cities; mitigate challenges of expanding
suburban infrastructure; and to address growth obstacles facing rural communities. A
proven leader with a strategic, analytical, able to build and ultimately leverage
significant private and public partnerships that support vital projects that satisfy and
sustain communities.
Grady Bailey is a seasoned professional with experience in myriad industries leading to
expertise in directing and coordinating sustainability activities for the State of Arizona.
Creatively develop and implement plans and analyze business decisions to meet the
demands within a rapidly changing and progressive environment. Proficient in energy
efficiency, solar development, construction, engineering, project management, facilities
management, and business development.
9. Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities™
Green Initiatives – Strategic Partner
Patricia Doherty‐Wildner is a senior executive with 24 years of professional experience
delivering Human Services programs to individuals and families in communities of
Illinois. Administers a $300 million annual operating budget; implemented and built
partnerships with state funded and private agencies to develop programs for low‐
income, middle‐income individuals and families. A proven performer; has an established
reputation; is a team player; and is a reliable leader.
Key Industry Advisors
Richard Sweetser is a 37‐year veteran commercializing advanced energy, refrigeration
and HVAC technology. He is an energy subject‐matter expert to the DOE and NYSERDA.
Ujjval Vyas has spent the last 28 years consulting in the construction industry
specializing in issues related to sustainable design and “smart” building concept
methodologies.
Gearoid Foley formed ICHP in 2003 to bridge an important gap in the industry by
combining thermal equipment design, HVAC engineering and power systems
engineering into one design methodology. He is a member of the US Combined Heat
and Power (USCHPA) Association, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and
Air‐conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE) and the Association of Energy Engineers. He is
currently the President of the NJ Chapter of AEE, has been a pier reviewer for the DOE’s
Distributed Energy program, is a voting member of ASHRAE’s Cogen Committee and has
organized continuing education workshops for the Energy Solutions Center.
Mark Berry is an independent consultant on business development in energy
technology with over 25 years in consulting and technology management (including
eight years of leadership experience at the Chief Information Officer level). He is
experienced in business strategy, marketing and sales execution, public sector
operations, logistics, equipment leasing, consumer products, industrial manufacturing,
transportation and international business. He has led technology based transformation
initiatives and specializes in developing energy efficiency business strategies and
process improvements.
Michael Sneddon is President of Mikash Contracting and has worked in the commercial
and residential construction industries for over 30 years. He is acted as General
Contractor, Construction Consultant, Owners Representative, and Sub‐contractor for
new construction, retrofit reconstruction and expansion construction projects from
$25,000 single dwelling engagements to multi‐million dollar, multi‐floor and mission‐
critical facilities build‐out. He is experienced with LEED certified construction and
integrating building automation technologies with traditional construction
methodologies.
10. Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities™
Professional Support Services
Financial Underwriter
– Loop Capital – Jim Reynolds
General Counsel
– Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone – John Senica
Accountant
– Blackman & Kallick – Brian Whitlock