USEA/USAID Global Energy Efficiency Workshop: Briefing on Energy Efficiency and DSM Programs Overseas
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2010
Alliance Associate Schneider Electric hosted Alliance President Kateri Callahan at its North America Leadership Forum, where Callahan discussed opportunities and obstacles in the energy efficiency movement in 2010 and beyond.
Kateri Callahan joined Israeli mayors and senior representatives from local Tel Aviv authorities and agencies to discuss the challenges and potential for Israeli cities in deploying energy efficiency at scale. Showcasing success stories and case studies from the U.S. and around the world, Callahan demonstrated the economic, environmental, and security benefits of advancing programs, technologies, funding and infrastructure that promote efficient energy use.
Building America’s Green Economy: A Foundation of Energy Efficiency, A Future...Alliance To Save Energy
There are many opportunities to interlace energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) in policy and the marketplace. In her presentation, Kateri discussed the historical partnership of EE and RE, from their pivotal role in the energy legislation of the past decade, to their essential support of many clean energy policies and programs undertaken by state and local authorities, utility companies and businesses. Given the ‘green’ tenor of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the partnership between EE and RE will only grow stronger, making these two clean fuels the building blocks of a green economy.
The 2009 American Recover and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) promises substantial funding for energy efficiency programs – to the tune of $26 billion – and many in the business of energy efficiency such as TAC are looking for ways to access its funding. In order to educate its employees and partners on the impact of the ARRA, TAC presented an educational webinar in which Callahan addressed the stimulus package, the Obama administration's impact on energy policies, and the role TAC can play in delivering energy related projects.
Energy Efficiency and Economic Recovery: Stimulus Funding OpportunitiesAlliance To Save Energy
February 2. 2009 -- Policy makers and others have come to understand the power of energy efficiency implementation as an economic development tool and stimulus. The result is likely billions in clean energy investments by the federal government that will be utilized by state and local governments, non-profit energy organizations, and others. In her presentation, Kateri focused on the efforts of the Alliance to Save Energy and others to grow energy efficiency implementation programs – buildings, products, and services – and deliver greater economic vitality to the nation.
Il World Energy Focus, nuovo mensile online della WEC's community, una e-publication gratuita per essere sempre aggiornato sugli sviluppi del settore energetico. Il World Energy Focus contiene news, interviste esclusive e uno spazio dedicato agli eventi promossi dai singoli Comitati Nazionali.
Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption, and represent a huge GHG emissions reduction potential. A significant part of the emission savings can follow relatively quickly from identifying and implementing energy efficiency measures. Yet this is not always such a straightforward area for public and private action. How can we move faster from talking to acting, and unlock this enormous emissions savings potential?
Alliance President Kateri Callahan provided opening remarks at the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. Kateri spoke about the theme of the General Forum on “The Future of Transit Business in a Green Economy”. APTA’s Annual meeting attracts over 2000 public transportation professionals from both the public and private sector. It is the premiere meeting point for APTA members to discuss ongoing trends that are affecting the public transportation industry.
Alliance Associate Schneider Electric hosted Alliance President Kateri Callahan at its North America Leadership Forum, where Callahan discussed opportunities and obstacles in the energy efficiency movement in 2010 and beyond.
Kateri Callahan joined Israeli mayors and senior representatives from local Tel Aviv authorities and agencies to discuss the challenges and potential for Israeli cities in deploying energy efficiency at scale. Showcasing success stories and case studies from the U.S. and around the world, Callahan demonstrated the economic, environmental, and security benefits of advancing programs, technologies, funding and infrastructure that promote efficient energy use.
Building America’s Green Economy: A Foundation of Energy Efficiency, A Future...Alliance To Save Energy
There are many opportunities to interlace energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) in policy and the marketplace. In her presentation, Kateri discussed the historical partnership of EE and RE, from their pivotal role in the energy legislation of the past decade, to their essential support of many clean energy policies and programs undertaken by state and local authorities, utility companies and businesses. Given the ‘green’ tenor of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the partnership between EE and RE will only grow stronger, making these two clean fuels the building blocks of a green economy.
The 2009 American Recover and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) promises substantial funding for energy efficiency programs – to the tune of $26 billion – and many in the business of energy efficiency such as TAC are looking for ways to access its funding. In order to educate its employees and partners on the impact of the ARRA, TAC presented an educational webinar in which Callahan addressed the stimulus package, the Obama administration's impact on energy policies, and the role TAC can play in delivering energy related projects.
Energy Efficiency and Economic Recovery: Stimulus Funding OpportunitiesAlliance To Save Energy
February 2. 2009 -- Policy makers and others have come to understand the power of energy efficiency implementation as an economic development tool and stimulus. The result is likely billions in clean energy investments by the federal government that will be utilized by state and local governments, non-profit energy organizations, and others. In her presentation, Kateri focused on the efforts of the Alliance to Save Energy and others to grow energy efficiency implementation programs – buildings, products, and services – and deliver greater economic vitality to the nation.
Il World Energy Focus, nuovo mensile online della WEC's community, una e-publication gratuita per essere sempre aggiornato sugli sviluppi del settore energetico. Il World Energy Focus contiene news, interviste esclusive e uno spazio dedicato agli eventi promossi dai singoli Comitati Nazionali.
Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption, and represent a huge GHG emissions reduction potential. A significant part of the emission savings can follow relatively quickly from identifying and implementing energy efficiency measures. Yet this is not always such a straightforward area for public and private action. How can we move faster from talking to acting, and unlock this enormous emissions savings potential?
Alliance President Kateri Callahan provided opening remarks at the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. Kateri spoke about the theme of the General Forum on “The Future of Transit Business in a Green Economy”. APTA’s Annual meeting attracts over 2000 public transportation professionals from both the public and private sector. It is the premiere meeting point for APTA members to discuss ongoing trends that are affecting the public transportation industry.
Energy Efficiency Lifestyle Four: Major Ingredients. Presented by Kateri Callahan, President of the Alliance to Save Energy at the International Symposium on Climate Change in Tokyo, Japan on November 17, 2008
The Giant Wakes and ROARS: Progress and Potential of Energy Efficiency Policy...Alliance To Save Energy
February 17, 2010 in Eilat, Israel
Callahan joined former New York governor George Pataki, Dr. Uzi Landau, Israeli Minister of National Infrastructures, Ambassador Richard Jones, Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, and Guido Bartels, General Manager of IBM and Chairman of GridWise Alliance, for a presentation and discussion centered around the theme “Energy Efficiency – The Quiet Giant.” Callahan focused her remarks on the progress and potential of energy efficiency in the U.S. and the role federal policy has played in “waking up” the quiet giant.
Alliance President Kateri Callahan at the World Energy Engineering ConferenceAlliance To Save Energy
On October 1st Alliance President Kateri Callahan had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the World Energy Engineering Conference (WEEC) in Washington, DC. With the theme, “Visions for Sustainability and Climate Change”, the conference was attended by over 500 international energy industry professionals keen to learn more about carbon reduction and sustainable business practices. In my presentation, Callahan highlighted opportunities – many of them falling within the provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 – open to both the building and industrial sectors to lower carbon emissions in a cost-effective manner. Energy efficiency is integral to this process, and she shared with audience the myriad of ways that this – our quickest, cleanest and cheapest source of energy – can fuel the industrial and building sectors as they forge that path toward sustainability.
This is a report from the White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families: The Task Force is a major initiative targeted at raising the living standards of middle-class, working families in America. It is comprised of top-level administration policy makers, and in addition to regular meetings, it will conduct outreach sessions with representatives of labor, business, and the advocacy communities. More information is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/strongmiddleclass/
Towards an Energy-Efficient Economy: Market Solutions, Policy and BarriersAlliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
February 17, 2010
Eilat- Eilot: International Renewable Energy Conference
Why isn’t the market driving cost-effective energy efficiency? Callahan joined a distinguished group of presenters (including Yael Cohen Paran, CEO of Israel Energy Forum) and Darrell Smith (president of the International Window Film Association) in a panel chaired by Ze’ev Gross, Israeli minsiter of National Infrastructures Resource Management to discuss existing barriers and possible solutions towards effectively penetrating the market with energy efficient technologies and practices.
Green energy sourcing is becoming more attractive to industrial consumers as carbon reduction strategies are implemented and levelized costs of electricity from renewables are declining. Options for green energy sourcing range from Self-Generation to Power Purchase Agreements and use of Guarantees of Origin, optionally bundled in green power products. Options differ in technologies and locations of the green energy projects, ownership and risk structures as well as prices. Various initiatives have developed quality requirements and recommendations for green energy sourcing. Based on these criteria a credibility assessment of the options is carried out and mapped against indicative price ranges.
Expert group study on recommended practices for wind energy projects in cold ...Winterwind
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Energy Efficiency Lifestyle Four: Major Ingredients. Presented by Kateri Callahan, President of the Alliance to Save Energy at the International Symposium on Climate Change in Tokyo, Japan on November 17, 2008
The Giant Wakes and ROARS: Progress and Potential of Energy Efficiency Policy...Alliance To Save Energy
February 17, 2010 in Eilat, Israel
Callahan joined former New York governor George Pataki, Dr. Uzi Landau, Israeli Minister of National Infrastructures, Ambassador Richard Jones, Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, and Guido Bartels, General Manager of IBM and Chairman of GridWise Alliance, for a presentation and discussion centered around the theme “Energy Efficiency – The Quiet Giant.” Callahan focused her remarks on the progress and potential of energy efficiency in the U.S. and the role federal policy has played in “waking up” the quiet giant.
Alliance President Kateri Callahan at the World Energy Engineering ConferenceAlliance To Save Energy
On October 1st Alliance President Kateri Callahan had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the World Energy Engineering Conference (WEEC) in Washington, DC. With the theme, “Visions for Sustainability and Climate Change”, the conference was attended by over 500 international energy industry professionals keen to learn more about carbon reduction and sustainable business practices. In my presentation, Callahan highlighted opportunities – many of them falling within the provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 – open to both the building and industrial sectors to lower carbon emissions in a cost-effective manner. Energy efficiency is integral to this process, and she shared with audience the myriad of ways that this – our quickest, cleanest and cheapest source of energy – can fuel the industrial and building sectors as they forge that path toward sustainability.
This is a report from the White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families: The Task Force is a major initiative targeted at raising the living standards of middle-class, working families in America. It is comprised of top-level administration policy makers, and in addition to regular meetings, it will conduct outreach sessions with representatives of labor, business, and the advocacy communities. More information is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/strongmiddleclass/
Towards an Energy-Efficient Economy: Market Solutions, Policy and BarriersAlliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
February 17, 2010
Eilat- Eilot: International Renewable Energy Conference
Why isn’t the market driving cost-effective energy efficiency? Callahan joined a distinguished group of presenters (including Yael Cohen Paran, CEO of Israel Energy Forum) and Darrell Smith (president of the International Window Film Association) in a panel chaired by Ze’ev Gross, Israeli minsiter of National Infrastructures Resource Management to discuss existing barriers and possible solutions towards effectively penetrating the market with energy efficient technologies and practices.
Green energy sourcing is becoming more attractive to industrial consumers as carbon reduction strategies are implemented and levelized costs of electricity from renewables are declining. Options for green energy sourcing range from Self-Generation to Power Purchase Agreements and use of Guarantees of Origin, optionally bundled in green power products. Options differ in technologies and locations of the green energy projects, ownership and risk structures as well as prices. Various initiatives have developed quality requirements and recommendations for green energy sourcing. Based on these criteria a credibility assessment of the options is carried out and mapped against indicative price ranges.
Expert group study on recommended practices for wind energy projects in cold ...Winterwind
Presentation by Tomas Wallenius, VTT on Winterwind 2012, session 4. "Expert group study on recommended practices for wind energy projects in cold climates”
Simulation of icing events over Gaspé regionWinterwind
Presentation by Jing Yang, Climate Research Division, Environment Canada on Winterwind 2012, session 3b. "Simulation of icing events over Gaspé region"
Evaluation and experiences from the Vindpilot project at Dragaliden and Gabri...Winterwind
Presentation by Helena Karlsson, Svevind at Winterwind 2012, session 5b, "Evaluation and experiences from the Vindpilot project at Dragaliden and Gabrielsberget"
Energy Efficiency - Good for the World’s Economy; Good for the Nation’s Econo...Alliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
States awaiting stimulus funds will be pleased to know that when it comes to funding energy efficiency programs, their dollars will go far. Drastically reduced energy consumption and immediate job growth are just some of the benefits that effective policies and programs can bring, particularly to the Appalachian region, which has the highest energy consumption in the country. Kateri Callahan presented these findings to the annual Charlotte Regional Partnership Investors Board in Charlotte, N.C., where already progressive energy efficiency policies and programs are taking root. Callahan also briefed the audience of investors and board members on the climate and energy bills moving through Congress.
Energy Efficiency – Good for the World’s Economy; Good for the Nation’s Econo...Alliance To Save Energy
States awaiting stimulus funds will be pleased to know that when it comes to funding energy efficiency programs, their dollars will go far. Drastically reduced energy consumption and immediate job growth are just some of the benefits that effective policies and programs can bring, particularly to the Appalachian region, which has the highest energy consumption in the country. Kateri Callahan presented these findings to the annual Charlotte Regional Partnership Investors Board in Charlotte, N.C., where already progressive energy efficiency policies and programs are taking root. Callahan also briefed the audience of investors and board members on the climate and energy bills moving through Congress.
9th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyAlliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Members of European Parliament, Parliamentarians of Member States, and representatives from the European Commission and NGO community gathered to discuss challenges, progress, and next steps in Europe’s energy efficiency and renewable energy portfolios.
Energy Efficiency: Meeting the Challenge & Fueling A Better Built EnvironmentAlliance To Save Energy
More than 40 leaders in industry, finance, research, and policy convened at La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif., to discuss critical issues and opportunities for the HVAC&R industry, including climate change, energy efficiency, refrigerants and pending federal legislation.
Kateri Callahan joined leading experts from the Clean Energy Network and Apollo Alliance for an informative discussion on the current state of the American clean energy sector, the impacts of past and current policy initiatives, and challenges the sector will face in 2010 and beyond.
Speaking to participants of the Asia Pacific Research Center's Peer Review on Energy Efficiency, Castelli offered a status update on energy efficiency in the U.S., and the ways that energy efficiency programs are financed, monitored and measured there. After briefing the audience on the history of energy legislation in the U.S., Castelli introduced them to the energy efficiency provisions of the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Executive VP of Programs and Development Brian Castelli traveled to Mexico City to present at EXPO INCYTAM 2008, where he offered energy efficiency solutions for Latin American cities burdened by the effects of pollution and global climate change.
Sostenibilità, ambiente e obbligazioni etiche - Senator Harris B. McDowell - ...hubroma
Lunedì 21 ottobre abbiamo ospitato Harris B. McDowell, Senatore dello Stato di Delaware. Tema del giorno: Sostenibilità, ambiente e obbligazioni etiche.
Il senatore ha analizzato la relazioni tra politiche economiche, ambiente e gli effetti sul mercato. Ci ha parlato in particolare del Programma Better Buildings dell’amministrazione federale e di uno studio su “start-up, nuova occupazione e finanziamento del non-consumo energetico attraverso un utilizzo etico del mercato obbligazionario”.
Energy Efficiency: A Sign of Personal Virtue or an Untapped Business Opportun...Sasin SEC
by Peter du Pont, Vice-President, Government & Clean Energy Consulting, Nexant Inc.
According to the Asian Development Bank, a total of $944 billion of investment will be needed in energy savings opportunities by 2020 in order for China, India, and Southeast Asian countries to meet their national targets for EE and greenhouse gas emission reductions. Yet only a fraction of this investment is currently being planned. This talk will address the proverbial $20 bill lying on the ground and describe why there are so few takers, and what is needed to “sex” up energy efficiency so that it becomes a more broadly bankable business opportunity. It will describe different business and regulatory models for stimulating investments in energy efficiency in buildings, factories, and the transport sector.
Dr. Peter du Pont leads the clean energy initiatives at Nexant Asia and has more than 25 years of experience developing sustainable energy and efficiency programs in the U.S. and Asia.
In her panel, 'Energy Efficiency: Greatest New Resource", Callahan looks at the chief forcing mechanisms - regulations and financial incentives - that have effectively accelerated the deployment of energy efficieny in the U.S. Her presentation covers the recent history of energy efficiency in U.S. policy, marked by President Obama's energy platform and FY2010 budget, as well as his recent overhaul of corporate average fuel economy standards. Callahan also examines the wealth of energy efficiency funding included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and the potential for carbon emissions reductions in the House of Representative's American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
Energy-Efficient Buildings of Tomorrow: Built on a Policy Cornerstone Today Alliance To Save Energy
According to the Energy Information Administration, the carbon dioxide emissions of the U.S. building sector are almost equal to the total CO2 emissions of India and Japan combined.
With new funds in the pipeline and a new administration at the helm, communities nationwide are looking for ways to align their strategies for development with the tone and tenor of Washington. In order to help counties better understand the new mechanisms for addressing their energy needs, Brian spoke to NACo’s Energy Subcommittee about the opportunities for clean energy activities in the 2009 American Recover and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). He outlined the main recipients of ARRA funding for energy efficiency (which include state energy offices and local governments), as well as how those funds will be allocated, how interested organizations should apply for those funds, and what activities are eligible for funding.
Essential Expertise for Water, Energy and Air: By David Flitman, Senior Executive Vice President & President, Water and Process Services, Nalco Company
Sailing the Great Green Fleet: By Hon. Jackalyne Pfannenstiel, Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations & Environment, U.S. Department of the Navy
At the Associates Membership Meeting, Alliance Associates learned about all that the Alliance accomplished in 2010, and some of what we have planned for membership with the Alliance in 2011.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
GridMate - End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid...ThomasParaiso2
End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
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Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
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SAP heatmap example with demo
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SAP Sapphire 2024 - ASUG301 building better apps with SAP Fiori.pdfPeter Spielvogel
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• How a better user experience drives measurable business benefits
• How to get started with SAP Fiori today
• How SAP Fiori elements accelerates application development
• How SAP Build Code includes SAP Fiori tools and other generative artificial intelligence capabilities
• How SAP Fiori paves the way for using AI in SAP apps
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Topics covered:
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Speaker:
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After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
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In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
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Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
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Final usea workshop (2)
1. Kateri Callahan, President Alliance to Save Energy USEA Global Energy Efficiency Workshop March 8, 2010 Looking Ahead: 2010 and Beyond The Decade of Energy Efficiency
2. Presentation Overview A few words about the Alliance Why energy efficiency? Why Now? Delivering energy efficiency at scale: the public policy imperative Kateri’s “Crystal Ball”: Forecasting future U.S. action on energy efficiency Climate? Energy? Jobs?
38. The Alliance expanding to Australia (A2SE) and Europe (EASE)Ukraine industrial EE project Calderon accepts Alliance award MEP Ek presents at EE Global 09
46. Incorporating Energy Efficiency at the Design Stage of New Water Utilities andWastewater Systems WATERGYAROUND THE WORLD Lake Victoria Watergy project EE in Caribbean Water Utilities Watergy in South African schools
47. Why Energy Efficiency?America’s Greatest Energy Resource Reducing energy use, saving money, and powering the domestic economy for over 30 years:
48. Creates Enormous Savings AVOIDING roughly 2.5 billion tons of CO2 annually Saving roughly$400 billion annually
58. So: A Sunnier Outlook than in 2000…thanks to energy efficiency? 2000 and 2010 Projections Compared:
59. Source: McKinsey Global Institute Efficiency: Enormous Potential for Savings in ALL Sectors…
60. Energy efficiency should be fully considered in GHG reductions. All items to the left of the arrow represent “negative marginal costs” And: A No-Cost Way to Reduce GHG Emissions
61. BUT: Many “Non-Price” Barriers Uncertain costs? Energy Subsidies Choices SPLIT / INCENTIVES Externalities Lock-in Small savings Bounded Rationality Misinformation
73. 12 months later – Opening the Decade of Energy Efficiency January 2009 May November October December June July House Passes $75B “Jobs for Main Street” bill Stimulus package Outdoor Lighting standards COP15: Secretary Chu announces Climate REDI Program House Passes ACES HVAC standards agreement Bilateral agreement: U.S.-China Energy Efficiency Action Plan President’s Fiscal Year 2010 budget Executive Order on federal energy use DOE: new lighting standards President’s new CAFÉ standards American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) Ongoing appropriations in House/Senate climate/energy bills
91. Requires that 95% of all applicable procurement contracts will meet sustainability requirements
92. Requires 15% of buildings meet the Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings by 2015
93. Design all new Federal buildings which begin the planning process by 2020 to achieve zero-net energy by 2030 Executive Order 135814:Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance October 5, 2009: President Obama signs EO 13514 For more information: www.femp.energy.gov 6
94. Kateri’s Crystal Ball: Forecasting U.S. Future Action on EE Senate Has Adopted Energy “Piece” Will consider climate “Piece” in early 2010?? House Adopted Climate & Energy bill in June Additional Support for Energy Efficiency in legislation Significant Funding through CO2 Allowances (House bill) Building Labeling Programs (both) Utility Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (both) Innovative Finance Programs (both) Appliance Standards (both) And much more…..
100. Kateri’s Crystal Ball:U.S. Energy Efficiency Policy in 2010 Clean Energy Legislation w/ Strong EE Building Codes Appliance Standards Innovative Financing Mechanisms Significant Funding from Allowances New Jobs Bill Loan Guarantees Workforce Training Federal Transit & Fixed Guideways Home Star??? Residential Retrofit Building Star??? Residential Retrofit Stagnant FY 2011 Appropriations International Accords & Binding International Climate Treaties???
106. Representative of all sectors – buildings, industrial, utilities, transportation, finance
107. Even split of government (28%), business (37%) and non-profit (28%) in 2007 & 2009Rep. Edward Markey James E. RogersChairman, President & CEO, Duke Energy Christopher B. Curtis President & CEO, N.A. Operating Div. & Buildings Business, Schneider Electric Robert J. DixonSr. VP & Global Head Efficiency & Sustainability, Building Automation, Siemens Building Technologies Inc. David SzczupakEVP, Global Product Organizations, Whirlpool Corporation Nobuo TanakaExecutive Director, IEA Sen. Mark Pryor
Speaking role: Keynote Presentation: “Overview of U.S. Energy Efficiency Experience and Future” at USEA’s Global Energy Efficiency Workshop Length:1 hour total: 30 minutes presentation + 30 minutes questions/discussionAudience: around 20 people, including staff from USEA but mostly from USAID’s Office of Energy. The USAID folks will be representing about 10 different countries or regions (including Brazil, Mexico, Asia, Philippines, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania) and will be very familiar with energy issues. A handful of them work on EE programs in their countries; most of the others with directly government energy efficiency offices in their countriesWhat they’re asking you to present on: the history/evolution of EE in the U.S.; what are some major achievements? Who are some leaders? Where are we today and where are we going? We can also touch on the Alliance’s international work (as nearly the entire audience will be from developing countries), but really, they want an overview of what has been done in the U.S., the paths taken by the public and private sectors to advance EE, and where the U.S. is going
The crystal ball is animated
SEE ATTACHED “cheat sheet” on international projects (in case of questions, further explanation, etc.)
These slides are animated
In the 2000 Annual Energy Outlook, the projected consumption for 2020 was 120.95 quads. In the 2010 AEO, the projected consumption for 2020 was 105 quads – a reduction of about 15 percent.
From Research Team:This may call attention to the role of EE (well, and the recession) in reducing demand.
Holdren is also Dir.of White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; Co-Chair of President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
(I updated this to include US-China bilateral agreement, Copenhagen accord and Climate REDI)November: US-China bilateral agreement includes: 1. The U.S.-China Energy Efficiency Action Plan which outlines initiatives in: - Energy-efficient buildings and communities - Energy-efficient industry - Energy-efficient consumer products2. The U.S.-China Energy Cooperation Program (ECP): will leverage private sector resources for clean energy project development under the Action Plan, to occur in China but for the benefit of both nations. 24 clean energy companies involved3. The U.S.-China Energy Research Center: will facilitate joint research and development in clean energy technologies and create an information clearinghouse for use by both countries. Research priorities include building energy efficiency and clean vehicles. 4. The U.S.-China Electric Vehicles Initiative : includes developing joint design standards and test protocols, sharing EV technological research, conducting demonstration projects on EV consumer trends across both countries, creating a multi-year road map to meet research and development needs, and launching public education projectsABOUT CLIMATE REDI: initiative to promote clean energy technologies in developing countries, $350 million fund (of which U.S. will contribute $85 million)- Solar and LED Energy Access Program will accelerate deployment of affordable solar home systems and LED lanterns to those without access to electricity. - Super-efficient Equipment and Appliance Deployment Program will harness the market and convening power of MEF countries to improve efficiency for appliances traded throughout the world. - The Clean Energy Information Platform will establish an online platform for MEF countries to exchange technical resources, policy experience and the infrastructure to coordinate various activities in deploying clean energy technologies, and share this information with the world. - The Scaling-up Renewable Energy Program (S-REP) under the World Bank's Strategic Climate Fund, will provide policy support and technical assistance to low-income countries developing national renewable energy strategies and underwrite additional capital costs associated with renewable energy investments.
Money to be entirely obligated by September 30, 2010
Slide content borrowed from Richard Kidd, FEMPRequires agencies to:Set GHG reduction targetsDevelop Strategic Sustainability Plans and provide in concert with budget submissionsConduct bottom up Scope 1, 2 and 3 baselinesTrack performance
Efficiency alone has the potential reduce up 23 percent (9.1 quadrillion BTUs) of projected energy demand in 2020. (McKinsey)Reduced costs: Efficiency provisions in ACES would reduce average household energy expenditures by8 percent in 2025, compared to costs under ACES without them, saving American households about$154 per year. (EPA)Efficiency provisions in ACES will reduce the cost of carbon allowances by 1.5 percent between 2015-2050. (EPA)Increased jobs:Efficiency provisions in ACES alone will create up to 569,000 new jobs nationwide in 2015. (Center for American Progress)