Ian Peters, COO British Gas, presented on "Energy policy, competitive markets and the home of the future in a world of climate change." at Warwick Business School 19/10/2009
EU Rural Development Regulation No 1698/2005 and its forestry relevant measu...euraf
The document summarizes the EU Rural Development Regulation No 1698/2005 and its forestry measures. It discusses how the regulation aims to improve competitiveness of the forestry sector through measures like investments, training, and innovation. It also aims to improve the environment and countryside through supporting afforestation, agroforestry systems, and forest protection. Member states must allocate at least 25% of funding to land management and 10% each to competitiveness and wider rural development. Reporting involves annual and periodic reports to monitor progress in meeting EU strategies and priorities.
This document provides an overview of Veolia Environnement's strategy presented at an investor day event in October 2008. The strategy involves three main components:
1) Leveraging complementary business lines in water, waste, and energy services to respond to environmental challenges faced by public authorities and industrial clients.
2) Capturing synergies in technology and know-how across business lines.
3) Realizing commercial synergies by offering integrated solutions to clients.
This document discusses the potential for agricultural biomass in Ontario. It shows that the number of biomass producers and acreage dedicated to biomass crops has increased from 2005 to 2020. However, further development faces challenges as these are new crops that are not high-volume commodities. The document outlines Ontario's energy potential from biomass and opportunities for corporate sustainable sourcing. It proposes several projects for 2013-2014 to further develop the biomass value chain through partnerships, pyrolysis research, seed certification, environmental reporting, and engaging with national and European biomass industries.
AkzoNobel provides a quarterly investor update covering Q1 2010 results. Key highlights include 6% revenue growth and 38% EBITDA growth. By business area, Decorative Paints saw 7% revenue growth and 71% EBITDA growth. Performance Coatings revenue was stable with improved margins. Specialty Chemicals revenue grew 2% with margin expansion. AkzoNobel remains cautiously optimistic for continued recovery in 2010.
The document analyzes the sales force efficacy of CEVA Sante Animale Romania. It summarizes sales data from January 2005 to May 2006, identifying inconsistencies in some customers. The analysis examines product portfolio shifts, customer shifts between territories, and underperforming product categories. Actions are proposed to increase retention rates, profitability, and penetration through improved customer management tools and territory adjustments.
The low carbon society challenges and opportunitiesRichard Male
The document discusses the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a low carbon society. It outlines that key steps will include decarbonizing the power sector and transport through increasing renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and reducing non-energy emissions from sectors like agriculture. While technology and carbon pricing policies can help drive this transition, barriers like inconsistent policies and regulations could limit progress. Overall business opportunities may arise from investments in low carbon technologies across sectors as countries work to meet emissions reduction targets.
The Tonga Energy Road Map 2010-2012, Daphné Barbotte
Southeast Asia & Pacific Regional Secretariat
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)
This presentation discusses net neutrality and its importance. It begins by defining net neutrality as the principle that all Internet traffic should be treated equally. It then discusses issues such as whether Internet service providers could discriminate based on content type or charge more for certain content. The presentation also covers debates around whether regulation could encourage or discourage investment and innovation. Overall, it argues that how content is treated online could significantly impact the future of Internet services and their quality.
EU Rural Development Regulation No 1698/2005 and its forestry relevant measu...euraf
The document summarizes the EU Rural Development Regulation No 1698/2005 and its forestry measures. It discusses how the regulation aims to improve competitiveness of the forestry sector through measures like investments, training, and innovation. It also aims to improve the environment and countryside through supporting afforestation, agroforestry systems, and forest protection. Member states must allocate at least 25% of funding to land management and 10% each to competitiveness and wider rural development. Reporting involves annual and periodic reports to monitor progress in meeting EU strategies and priorities.
This document provides an overview of Veolia Environnement's strategy presented at an investor day event in October 2008. The strategy involves three main components:
1) Leveraging complementary business lines in water, waste, and energy services to respond to environmental challenges faced by public authorities and industrial clients.
2) Capturing synergies in technology and know-how across business lines.
3) Realizing commercial synergies by offering integrated solutions to clients.
This document discusses the potential for agricultural biomass in Ontario. It shows that the number of biomass producers and acreage dedicated to biomass crops has increased from 2005 to 2020. However, further development faces challenges as these are new crops that are not high-volume commodities. The document outlines Ontario's energy potential from biomass and opportunities for corporate sustainable sourcing. It proposes several projects for 2013-2014 to further develop the biomass value chain through partnerships, pyrolysis research, seed certification, environmental reporting, and engaging with national and European biomass industries.
AkzoNobel provides a quarterly investor update covering Q1 2010 results. Key highlights include 6% revenue growth and 38% EBITDA growth. By business area, Decorative Paints saw 7% revenue growth and 71% EBITDA growth. Performance Coatings revenue was stable with improved margins. Specialty Chemicals revenue grew 2% with margin expansion. AkzoNobel remains cautiously optimistic for continued recovery in 2010.
The document analyzes the sales force efficacy of CEVA Sante Animale Romania. It summarizes sales data from January 2005 to May 2006, identifying inconsistencies in some customers. The analysis examines product portfolio shifts, customer shifts between territories, and underperforming product categories. Actions are proposed to increase retention rates, profitability, and penetration through improved customer management tools and territory adjustments.
The low carbon society challenges and opportunitiesRichard Male
The document discusses the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a low carbon society. It outlines that key steps will include decarbonizing the power sector and transport through increasing renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and reducing non-energy emissions from sectors like agriculture. While technology and carbon pricing policies can help drive this transition, barriers like inconsistent policies and regulations could limit progress. Overall business opportunities may arise from investments in low carbon technologies across sectors as countries work to meet emissions reduction targets.
The Tonga Energy Road Map 2010-2012, Daphné Barbotte
Southeast Asia & Pacific Regional Secretariat
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)
This presentation discusses net neutrality and its importance. It begins by defining net neutrality as the principle that all Internet traffic should be treated equally. It then discusses issues such as whether Internet service providers could discriminate based on content type or charge more for certain content. The presentation also covers debates around whether regulation could encourage or discourage investment and innovation. Overall, it argues that how content is treated online could significantly impact the future of Internet services and their quality.
This document summarizes a study on stimulating on-farm renewable energy production in the EU. The study examined why more farmers are not involved in renewable energy production and ways to improve farmer participation. Researchers conducted surveys of 800 farmers across 8 regions in 4 EU countries and analyzed factors influencing renewable energy investments, the impacts of such investments, and barriers preventing further development. The overall goal was to assess the contribution of on-farm renewable energy to EU targets and identify policies to overcome existing barriers.
This document provides an overview of investment opportunities in Noront Resources. Key points include:
- A feasibility study shows the Eagle's Nest nickel project has a 28% IRR and $500M NPV.
- Management has mine construction experience and major shareholders support the long-term vision.
- The project could potentially provide three products from one portal: nickel, chromite, and aggregate.
- Infrastructure like roads are being developed to support the region's mining potential.
- Stainless steel demand is estimated to grow 5-7% annually, increasing demand for nickel.
Otis Brawley is the Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society and a professor at Emory University. The document discusses several topics related to healthcare in the United States including cancer prevention, healthcare spending, life expectancy compared to other countries, and the need for healthcare reform focused on evidence-based and rational care. Brawley argues that the current system leads to overconsumption of healthcare and that reform is needed to make the system more efficient and improve overall health while reducing costs.
Green Turbine Ivey Presentation November 18, 2009robsklein
Green Turbine has developed a patented technology that converts waste heat into electricity. Their system captures heat emitted by industrial customers and uses it to power a turbine and generate electricity. This process turns what would otherwise be pollution into a revenue stream. They are seeking $5 million in financing to commercialize their 1-50 kW product offering and expand their business. Their financial projections show rapid revenue and unit sales growth, reaching profitability in 2013. Management has extensive experience in cleantech startups and building successful businesses.
The document discusses home technology integration company Future Home Technologies (FHT) and why customers should choose them over competitors. It notes that FHT offers clean, professional installers, knowledgeable sales staff, and unparalleled customer service and tech support. A comparison shows that for a sample home theater system, FHT offers lower total costs and $481 in savings compared to buying components from a box store.
How is the changing world of the 21st century reshaping families, lives and homes in the U.S.? Euro RSCG Worldwide PR analyzed diverse data sets and surveys, media and social trends, and home-industry reports to answer that question with thoughts in six areas: multigenerational homes, home as a destination, sustainability, scent as design element, mobile media centers and simplicity. The categories blend and blur with one another, but there are also some underlying themes. One bottom line from the white paper is this: “With the world in so much flux, Americans are rethinking their definition of home. In flusher times, home was a pit stop, a place to drop your keys between outings. With less cash to spread around, Americans are rediscovering home as the ultimate destination. We work at home. We dine in. We host movie night. Once again, we live at home.”
How Texton is leading the way in GSM technology. Texton provides a service which allows you to control your heating through, text, phone call, android and iphone app.
With energy rates continuing to increase and home heating being a major contributor to your overall energy bill every winter this is a look at some ways of tackles your energy bills and saving money. See more at http://bit.ly/1dRjM7V
The document discusses emerging web technologies for page layout, including multi-column layout, flexbox, grid layout, extended floats, regions, and templates. It provides examples and specifications for each technology. It encourages the reader to buy the author's book on CSS3 for more information.
Understanding the Home, Week 5: The Future of HomeDavid Week
Despite the centrality of home in our daily lives, we have very little conscious knowledge about why our homes are the way they are, how they work, or how to make them work for us.
David Week wants to change this. His Melbourne Free University course, Understanding Your Home, helps to close that gap in our understanding, and to make participants active shapers of home and home life.
WEEK 5: THE FUTURE OF HOME examines trends in our societies and economies that could make our homes work better for us. Sustainability, technology, the sharing economy, and generational/gender shifts could transform the way our homes operate for the better.
Guest Katie Wallace discusses her experiment with unplugged minimalist living and the sharing economy, and how that's shaped her life and her attitude towards home.
The document contains images of different rooms in a future home, including a waiting room, front yard, bedroom, living room, dining area, backyard, bathroom, and kitchen. The images provide a visual tour of the rooms in the home the author is planning to have in the future.
This document summarizes a presentation on solutions for future home care. It includes presentations from several speakers on different products and technologies to support independent living for the elderly. Mario de Zeeuw discusses Obli, a device that reminds users to drink water and monitors their fluid intake. Joran van Leussen presents Wup, a compact hoist designed to transfer users from bed to wheelchair within small home spaces. Robert Barnhoorn introduces Iseco Casserole, a meal heater for elderly users. Overall the presentations focus on developing user-centered solutions that use technology and design to help the elderly live independently and reduce burdens on professional and informal caregivers.
Presentation - The Future of Home HealthC Sam Smith
"Instead of it being described as home healthcare, in a few years the services performed by home health care agencies will simply be known as "modern healthcare".
-Dr. Steve Landers, VNA Health Group, New Jersey
This document discusses perspectives on smart homes and outlines research areas and contributions to those areas from a human-computer interaction viewpoint. It presents an overview of the current state of smart home technology and a vision for future "wise homes" that are adaptive, context-sensitive, and learn from user experiences. The document then outlines key research areas such as comfort, safety, aging and well-being. It describes contributions made through various studies and a developed smart home platform to better understand user needs and enhance technology to support independent living.
Future of media and entertainment - An emerging view - 07 07 2015Future Agenda
As part of the Future Agenda programme we are doing a number of extra events focused on key topics of interest. One of these is on 27 July in Mumbai and is focused on the future of media and entertainment. This presentation is the starting point for the Mumbai event and will be build on as we go forward.
Accenture: Digital-future-of-media-and-entertainment Feb 2013Brian Crotty
Warner Bros. recognized in 2001 that traditional content storage and sharing needed to transition to a fully digital ecosystem. They partnered with Accenture to help plan and execute this digital transformation. Starting with individual projects like a digital asset management system, Accenture helped Warner Bros. transition components over time until their entire operation was digital by 2010, making them a leader in the digital media industry. This transition improved efficiencies, sped up distribution, and positioned Warner Bros. for ongoing success in a digital world.
Six Future Defining Themes for out-of-home communicationsPosterscope
The document outlines 6 future defining themes for out-of-home advertising: 1) integrated multi-platform out-of-home planning, 2) gateways to content and transactions through out-of-home, 3) real-time content optimization, 4) value through data collection and analysis, 5) utility through new technologies, and 6) real-time optimization and trading of out-of-home inventory. These themes will be driven by increasing audiences, connectivity, sophisticated devices and a networked out-of-home infrastructure.
There is a brief and visual introduction to BioClimatic Architecture. I prepared it for some colleagues that wanted to know the basis of more natural-friendly buildings alternative to conventional building design.
I hope you enjoy this images that aim to make you feel the great possibilities of this homes :)
Feel free to comment and email me.
The document provides an overview of key trends that will influence the future of home living, organized into three themes: Adaptive, On-Demand, and Equilibrium. Some of the 13 trends discussed include reconfigurable furniture that maximizes space; responsive systems that inform homeowners about performance and needs; on-demand networks that help access services and skills from the community; and solutions focused on balance, health, and well-being in the home. The trends are brought to life with examples of innovative products and services that could be adopted today to achieve the visions of the future home.
This document summarizes a study on stimulating on-farm renewable energy production in the EU. The study examined why more farmers are not involved in renewable energy production and ways to improve farmer participation. Researchers conducted surveys of 800 farmers across 8 regions in 4 EU countries and analyzed factors influencing renewable energy investments, the impacts of such investments, and barriers preventing further development. The overall goal was to assess the contribution of on-farm renewable energy to EU targets and identify policies to overcome existing barriers.
This document provides an overview of investment opportunities in Noront Resources. Key points include:
- A feasibility study shows the Eagle's Nest nickel project has a 28% IRR and $500M NPV.
- Management has mine construction experience and major shareholders support the long-term vision.
- The project could potentially provide three products from one portal: nickel, chromite, and aggregate.
- Infrastructure like roads are being developed to support the region's mining potential.
- Stainless steel demand is estimated to grow 5-7% annually, increasing demand for nickel.
Otis Brawley is the Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society and a professor at Emory University. The document discusses several topics related to healthcare in the United States including cancer prevention, healthcare spending, life expectancy compared to other countries, and the need for healthcare reform focused on evidence-based and rational care. Brawley argues that the current system leads to overconsumption of healthcare and that reform is needed to make the system more efficient and improve overall health while reducing costs.
Green Turbine Ivey Presentation November 18, 2009robsklein
Green Turbine has developed a patented technology that converts waste heat into electricity. Their system captures heat emitted by industrial customers and uses it to power a turbine and generate electricity. This process turns what would otherwise be pollution into a revenue stream. They are seeking $5 million in financing to commercialize their 1-50 kW product offering and expand their business. Their financial projections show rapid revenue and unit sales growth, reaching profitability in 2013. Management has extensive experience in cleantech startups and building successful businesses.
The document discusses home technology integration company Future Home Technologies (FHT) and why customers should choose them over competitors. It notes that FHT offers clean, professional installers, knowledgeable sales staff, and unparalleled customer service and tech support. A comparison shows that for a sample home theater system, FHT offers lower total costs and $481 in savings compared to buying components from a box store.
How is the changing world of the 21st century reshaping families, lives and homes in the U.S.? Euro RSCG Worldwide PR analyzed diverse data sets and surveys, media and social trends, and home-industry reports to answer that question with thoughts in six areas: multigenerational homes, home as a destination, sustainability, scent as design element, mobile media centers and simplicity. The categories blend and blur with one another, but there are also some underlying themes. One bottom line from the white paper is this: “With the world in so much flux, Americans are rethinking their definition of home. In flusher times, home was a pit stop, a place to drop your keys between outings. With less cash to spread around, Americans are rediscovering home as the ultimate destination. We work at home. We dine in. We host movie night. Once again, we live at home.”
How Texton is leading the way in GSM technology. Texton provides a service which allows you to control your heating through, text, phone call, android and iphone app.
With energy rates continuing to increase and home heating being a major contributor to your overall energy bill every winter this is a look at some ways of tackles your energy bills and saving money. See more at http://bit.ly/1dRjM7V
The document discusses emerging web technologies for page layout, including multi-column layout, flexbox, grid layout, extended floats, regions, and templates. It provides examples and specifications for each technology. It encourages the reader to buy the author's book on CSS3 for more information.
Understanding the Home, Week 5: The Future of HomeDavid Week
Despite the centrality of home in our daily lives, we have very little conscious knowledge about why our homes are the way they are, how they work, or how to make them work for us.
David Week wants to change this. His Melbourne Free University course, Understanding Your Home, helps to close that gap in our understanding, and to make participants active shapers of home and home life.
WEEK 5: THE FUTURE OF HOME examines trends in our societies and economies that could make our homes work better for us. Sustainability, technology, the sharing economy, and generational/gender shifts could transform the way our homes operate for the better.
Guest Katie Wallace discusses her experiment with unplugged minimalist living and the sharing economy, and how that's shaped her life and her attitude towards home.
The document contains images of different rooms in a future home, including a waiting room, front yard, bedroom, living room, dining area, backyard, bathroom, and kitchen. The images provide a visual tour of the rooms in the home the author is planning to have in the future.
This document summarizes a presentation on solutions for future home care. It includes presentations from several speakers on different products and technologies to support independent living for the elderly. Mario de Zeeuw discusses Obli, a device that reminds users to drink water and monitors their fluid intake. Joran van Leussen presents Wup, a compact hoist designed to transfer users from bed to wheelchair within small home spaces. Robert Barnhoorn introduces Iseco Casserole, a meal heater for elderly users. Overall the presentations focus on developing user-centered solutions that use technology and design to help the elderly live independently and reduce burdens on professional and informal caregivers.
Presentation - The Future of Home HealthC Sam Smith
"Instead of it being described as home healthcare, in a few years the services performed by home health care agencies will simply be known as "modern healthcare".
-Dr. Steve Landers, VNA Health Group, New Jersey
This document discusses perspectives on smart homes and outlines research areas and contributions to those areas from a human-computer interaction viewpoint. It presents an overview of the current state of smart home technology and a vision for future "wise homes" that are adaptive, context-sensitive, and learn from user experiences. The document then outlines key research areas such as comfort, safety, aging and well-being. It describes contributions made through various studies and a developed smart home platform to better understand user needs and enhance technology to support independent living.
Future of media and entertainment - An emerging view - 07 07 2015Future Agenda
As part of the Future Agenda programme we are doing a number of extra events focused on key topics of interest. One of these is on 27 July in Mumbai and is focused on the future of media and entertainment. This presentation is the starting point for the Mumbai event and will be build on as we go forward.
Accenture: Digital-future-of-media-and-entertainment Feb 2013Brian Crotty
Warner Bros. recognized in 2001 that traditional content storage and sharing needed to transition to a fully digital ecosystem. They partnered with Accenture to help plan and execute this digital transformation. Starting with individual projects like a digital asset management system, Accenture helped Warner Bros. transition components over time until their entire operation was digital by 2010, making them a leader in the digital media industry. This transition improved efficiencies, sped up distribution, and positioned Warner Bros. for ongoing success in a digital world.
Six Future Defining Themes for out-of-home communicationsPosterscope
The document outlines 6 future defining themes for out-of-home advertising: 1) integrated multi-platform out-of-home planning, 2) gateways to content and transactions through out-of-home, 3) real-time content optimization, 4) value through data collection and analysis, 5) utility through new technologies, and 6) real-time optimization and trading of out-of-home inventory. These themes will be driven by increasing audiences, connectivity, sophisticated devices and a networked out-of-home infrastructure.
There is a brief and visual introduction to BioClimatic Architecture. I prepared it for some colleagues that wanted to know the basis of more natural-friendly buildings alternative to conventional building design.
I hope you enjoy this images that aim to make you feel the great possibilities of this homes :)
Feel free to comment and email me.
The document provides an overview of key trends that will influence the future of home living, organized into three themes: Adaptive, On-Demand, and Equilibrium. Some of the 13 trends discussed include reconfigurable furniture that maximizes space; responsive systems that inform homeowners about performance and needs; on-demand networks that help access services and skills from the community; and solutions focused on balance, health, and well-being in the home. The trends are brought to life with examples of innovative products and services that could be adopted today to achieve the visions of the future home.
The economic relationship between Belgium and the United States is focused on trade in high-value goods and services. Belgium exports chemicals, machinery, diamonds, and transportation equipment to the US, which is one of Belgium's top trading partners. The US exports chemicals, machinery, plastics, and optical instruments to Belgium. As a central European country with Germanic and Latin influences, Belgium also serves as an ideal test market and transit hub for US companies exporting to Europe.
1. Thailand relies heavily on imported crude oil for its energy needs, accounting for over 50% of total supply in 2006. Domestic sources provide around 45% of energy, mainly from natural gas, condensate, and lignite.
2. The value of Thailand's imported energy increased significantly from 2001 to 2006 due to high global crude oil prices, reaching 919 billion baht in 2006 or around 15% of GDP.
3. Industry, transportation, and households are the largest consumers of energy in Thailand, using 38%, 36%, and 14% of total energy respectively. Improving energy efficiency across sectors is important for sustainable economic growth.
Ebd sample energy audit report with detailed scopelaneycollege
The home energy audit identified several issues contributing to energy loss and inefficient performance at the Williams residence. Air leakage, accounting for 36% of energy loss, was the primary concern along with duct leakage at 13% and old, single pane windows at 20%. Recommended solutions included air sealing, wall and floor insulation, duct sealing in the crawlspace, and replacing windows. Measured air changes per hour of 2.21 exceeded the recommended level of 0.35, indicating a very drafty home. Utility bills showed high spending on gas, making it the main focus area. The audit provided data on energy loss sources and improvement potential, identifying air leakage and ductwork as priorities to address for major energy and cost savings. Safety issues
Stevie Christie: Sustainable Nature Based ExperiencesInnovation Norway
Wilderness Scotland is a tour operator that offers week-long outdoor adventure experiences across Scotland, including walking, hiking, biking, kayaking, and winter activities. They aim to operate sustainably by supporting local communities through employment, protecting natural assets, and educating clients. One example is their walking tour in Knoydart, which supports several local businesses, uses sustainable accommodations and transportation, and injects £10k into the local economy per trip. They market their tours as sustainable experiences and see potential for Norway to develop as a sustainable nature-based tourism destination through its natural assets and emphasis on sustainability.
Run-off Water Harvesters and Agro-wells for Supplementary Irrigation of Rain-...Hiran Amarasekera
L.M.J.R Wijayawardhana, K.H.D Abeyrathna, W.R.G Witharama
& A.P Keerthipala
Sugarcane Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Uda Walawe
International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2011 Annual Symposium organized by Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka http://fesympo.sjp.ac.lk/
Climate change and agriculture - what do we need to do differently?elwyngj
This document discusses climate-smart smallholder agriculture, comparing it to traditional approaches. It makes three key points:
1. Climate-smart smallholder agriculture focuses more on managing climate risks and developing local institutions' ability to deal with uncertainty than traditional approaches. This includes assessing climate impacts and prioritizing risks.
2. It emphasizes long-term development scenarios over short-term gains to build resilience against future climate changes. Scenarios could include rising sea levels and effects on food production.
3. In addition to adaptation measures, it considers emissions from agriculture and food systems, which account for 10-29% of global greenhouse gases. Integrated approaches that provide multiple benefits like conserving biodiversity and liv
This document provides an overview of investment opportunities in Noront Resources. Key points include:
- The Eagle's Nest Feasibility Study shows a 28% IRR, $500M NPV, and low capital and operating costs.
- Management has mine construction experience and major shareholders support the long-term vision.
- The project could provide nickel, chromite, and aggregate from one portal.
- The project is currently undervalued relative to its resource.
- Stainless steel demand is expected to grow 5-7% annually supporting nickel demand.
This document summarizes a study on stimulating on-farm renewable energy production in the EU. The study examined why more farmers are not involved in renewable energy production and ways to improve farmer participation. Researchers conducted surveys of 800 farmers across 8 regions in 4 EU countries and analyzed factors influencing renewable energy investments, the impacts of such investments, and barriers preventing further development. The overall goal was to assess the contribution of on-farm renewable energy to EU targets and identify policies to overcome existing barriers.
The Toronto Region is a global leader in water-related research, industry and policy.
Located on the Great Lakes, the Toronto Region has a wealth of water-related research, industry and policy expertise.
Some of the key findings include:
• Home to 3 hubs of excellence within the region: Guelph-Waterloo, Burlington and Toronto
• The location of 160+ water-related companies that employ more than 30,000 workers
• Ranked #1 in international patent applications related to Membrane Separation, and is in the top 5 for patent applications related to adsorption; dialysis/osmosis/reverse osmosis/hyperfiltration; filtration; flocculation/precipitation; ion exchange; and sedmentation. Canada ranks in the top 10 globally in these areas.
• Ranked #1 in Canada for the most publications on water-related topics: adsorption; dialysis/osmosis/reverse osmosis/hyperfiltration; filtration; flocculation/precipitation; and sedmentation. Canada ranks in the top 10 globally in these areas.
Virginia Update on Solar Energy Policies and ProgramsMDV-SEIA
Ken Jurman shares the latest incentives and policies for solar energy available in the state of Virginia.
Ken Jurman is the Renewable Energy Director at the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy.
This presentation was given December 4, 2009 at the Solar Energy Focus Conference: Fall 2009 hosted by the Maryland, DC, Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association (MDV-SEIA) in Gaithersburg, MD.
To learn more please visit:
www.mdvseia.camp7.org
Emission Measurement from Buildings and Fields Overview | Gary J. Laniganicarb
The document provides an overview of methods and challenges for measuring greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, specifically from buildings and fields. It discusses three main goals: refining emission factors, quantifying effective mitigation strategies, and parameterizing process models. It also outlines some of the key challenges in accurately measuring methane emissions from livestock, including natural variation between animals and uncertainty ranges for different measurement techniques. Respiration chambers provide more accurate measurements but have limitations of scale and environment.
Methods and Challenges for Emission Measurement from Buildings and Fields | G...icarb
This document discusses methods and challenges for measuring greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural sources such as buildings and fields. It outlines three main goals: refine emission factors, quantify most effective mitigation strategies, and parameterize process models. Measurement of emissions needs to accurately detect treatment differences or provide absolute estimates. Abatement measures also need to be measurable, real, and verifiable. The document then discusses various challenges with measuring emissions of methane, nitrous oxide, ammonia, and carbon dioxide from sources like livestock, manure, soils, and buildings. It also outlines different measurement methods and their tradeoffs at both small and large scales.
The document summarizes energy consumption data from several schools over two years. Graphs and tables show that most schools reduced their monthly energy consumption in the second year compared to the first, likely due to energy saving actions taken. The only exception was a school in Hungary which saw higher consumption the second year. Overall, the report indicates that measuring and tracking energy use, along with implementing conservation strategies, can help lower a school's energy costs and footprint.
The Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) analyzed the relative costs of various electricity generation technologies in Canadian cents per kilowatt-hour. CERI's analysis found:
- Nuclear, coal, and wind costs were based on internal CERI studies using a 5% and 10% discount rate, showing nuclear between 40-70 cents/kWh, coal between 50-80 cents/kWh, and wind between 50-70 cents/kWh.
- Gas costs ranged widely based on different natural gas price forecasts, shown between 30-50 cents/kWh.
- Costs for biomass, hydro, and other renewable technologies were taken from other sources and converted to Canadian dollars
This document defines terms used for environmental sustainability in consumer communications. It provides definitions for key terms related to greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and product waste. The goal is to standardize language across industries to help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions based on environmental impact. Definitions aim to be clear yet consistent with international standards. The glossary may expand to additional topics over time to further facilitate more meaningful comparisons between companies and products.
This document discusses IWMI's research on climate change impacts on water resources and livelihoods in global river basins. It outlines IWMI's use of tools like modeling, stakeholder engagement, and interventions to study issues like changes in water availability, flooding risks, and ecosystem impacts. Key areas of focus include the Mekong River basin, glacial impacts in Asia, and managing water storage and demands under climate change. IWMI advocates an integrated approach considering the water-energy-food nexus, and collaborates globally on adaptation solutions like improved water governance and productivity.
The document summarizes a 1000 hour durability test of a 2007 diesel engine using B20 biodiesel fuel. Key findings include:
1) The engine successfully completed the test without any biodiesel-related failures.
2) Engine performance and emissions were comparable to tests using ULSD, though NOx increased and fuel consumption rose slightly with the B20 blend.
3) A thorough teardown found normal wear across all components, with no failures attributable to the biodiesel fuel.
4) The test demonstrated the engine can successfully operate on B20 biodiesel without issues over 1000 hours of durability testing.
The document summarizes a 1000 hour durability test of a 2007 diesel engine using B20 biodiesel fuel. Key findings include:
1) The engine successfully completed the test without any biodiesel-related failures.
2) Engine performance and emissions were comparable to tests using ULSD, though NOx increased and fuel consumption rose slightly with the B20 blend.
3) A thorough teardown found normal wear across all engine components, with no failures attributable to the biodiesel fuel.
Women of Warwick- Breaking glass ceiling - Louise Redmond and Don Barratt-201...Warwick Business School
The document discusses breaking the glass ceiling and increasing gender diversity in leadership. It provides statistics showing the underrepresentation of women in various leadership roles historically and currently. It also outlines some of the barriers that have prevented more women from rising to senior levels, such as informal recruitment practices and a lack of female role models. Additionally, the document offers tips for how individual women can improve their chances of advancing in their careers and breaking through the glass ceiling.
The document discusses avoiding IT strategy and investment disasters. It outlines an agenda for a presentation on identifying lessons from past IT failures and developing strong IT management capabilities. The presentation covers examples of major IT disasters, "sins" that contributed to failures, methods for learning from mistakes like researching case studies and reviewing lessons identified. It also discusses frameworks for assessing an organization's IT maturity and providing roadmaps for improvement. The goal is to help attendees recognize lessons from their own experiences and strengthen their ability to manage IT for business value.
Simon Chapman - WBS Entrepreneurship Mentoring Programme - Final WorkshopWarwick Business School
This document summarizes a presentation on valuations and the use of equity given by Simon Chapman of Burgis & Bullock. The presentation discusses key questions to consider before conducting a valuation, common reasons for valuations including fiscal, dispute resolution and commercial reasons. It then covers main valuation methods such as asset value, capitalization of earnings, discounted cash flow and precedent transactions. The presentation concludes with discussions on valuing and using shares for acquisitions, employees and other purposes.
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Competitive markets and the home of the future in a world of climate change
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for UK.
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• Re-ignition of Russia-Ukraine crisis
• International energy event (similar to Japanese nuclear outages in 2007 or effects on energy
markets following hurricane Katrina)
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7 load nuclear create new dynamic beyond 2020
8. Government has agreed an EU target of 15% of all energy to be
from renewable sources by 2020
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associated with supplying electricity
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efficiently as possible
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to enable decarbonisation needs to be recognised
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opportunities in households critical fairness and on relative
to meet targets outcomes for different
customers
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energy services to customers, as • Role of retail competition in
part of richer set of customer harnessing and delivering
offerings innovation is critical
• Ofgem and government need to • Competition is a resource that
align government schemes and can help determine most
market rules to help the market effective ways of delivering
deliver at least cost energy efficiency
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13. Competition more relevant as demand for transformation becomes more
pressing
• Many US energy markets based on “thinner” version of
thinner
retail competition
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pricing options
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operationally depends on the systems of the regulated default utility
provider
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valued given today’s challenges
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decarbonisation
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money for their investment
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facilitates this transformation
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14. Suppliers are best-placed to discover the energy services customers
want and value
Suppliers have Supplier demand will
customer drive what
relationships, and manufacturers of new
can build trust to technologies bring to
deliver new solutions market
Central role for
suppliers in delivering
energy efficiency
solutions
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solutions customers
want through new
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product structures, time
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between suppliers
• British Gas increasingly competing on provision of energy
efficiency services – and other suppliers are responding
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have used the report (up to
products into UK homes brands
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Social housing projects, giving Retail partnerships – e.g. with
energy saving advice, products B&Q to subsidise loft insulation
and funding prices of £1 per roll
Council Tax rebate scheme-
Insulate 500,00 homes pa (18%
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reduction) and install 100,000 A
provide rebates of up to £125
rated boilers (21%)
for loft and cavity insulation
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16. Smart technology we will be installing up to 2020 will enable an
integrated proposition – but the supplier led model is uncertain/at risk
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17. British Gas Portfolio of Energy Efficiency Products and Services
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competed to
save the most - Solid wall - Heating Over 100m Energy Efficiency
energy: 25% - Partnerships products subsidised in 5 years
energy usage
89 tonnes of CO2 saved
reduced, Local Authority Partnerships
Since the launch
in May 2008
Energy Experts Council Tax
9,488 schools
have signed up 50k home visits planned for 2009 Over 250 partnerships with Local
Authorities and Housing Associations
REGULATED OBLIGATION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
B2B New Innovation Retail schemes
Energy efficiency consultancy
business acquired
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Energy Savers Report delivered over 12 million m2
Completed 2.5m ESR’s LCBP2 DIY loft insulation (460k
Framework homes)
Supplier British Gas
provide solutions for PV, Insulation
£7m installed Solar thermal installations. Solar Thermal 1.5m homes insulated in
in 2008 £8.5m turnover in 2009 last 5 years
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stake development agreement
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offering
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19. Summary
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• UK generation mix will fundamentally change
• The carbon agenda is driving significant shifts in all
aspects of the energy value chain
• Competitive markets offer the best prospects for
innovation
• Centrica/British Gas are leading the market in security
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of supply and energy efficiency
• Smart meters should provide a transformational
opportunity to revolutionise the industry, customer
experience and consumption management
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