On February 2, 2015, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz gave a presentation at Department of Energy headquarters about the agency's fiscal year 2016 budget request. View the slides above to see highlights from year's budget.
The work of Mr. Mark Glick, Hawaii State Energy Office Energy Administrator, his team, the stakeholders, participating organizations and members of the public ensure that focus on an achievable, realistic pathway is maintained and followed.
The 100% Clean Energy Goal simply says we believe that clean energy is an absolute priority that requires no less than our best dedicated efforts.
The path remains, the forecast is brighter and we shall be evermore diligent.
This document provides background information on renewable energy in India. It notes that over 80 million Indian households lack access to electricity and over 800 million people rely on traditional biomass energy. Renewable energy is seen as a way to provide clean energy access and mitigate climate change. India has set a target of meeting 15% of its energy needs through renewable sources by 2020. So far, renewable energy capacity has grown significantly, especially for wind and solar power. However, there is potential to expand renewable applications beyond electricity generation for heating, cooling, cooking and mechanical uses.
EERE’s FY2017 Renewable Power Budget Webinarmaryvin
The document discusses the FY 2017 budget request for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). It outlines major national energy goals and EERE's strategic planning drivers. The budget summary table shows requested funding increases for solar energy, wind energy, and water power technologies. Specific initiatives highlighted include offshore wind demonstration projects, technologies to enable larger wind turbines, and the HydroNEXT program to lower costs of new hydropower facilities.
South Africa: Biodiesel and Renewable Energy Technologies For Poverty Allevia...QZ1
This document summarizes a report on renewable energy technologies for poverty alleviation in South Africa, focusing on solar water heaters and biodiesel. It identifies key problems and outlines policy objectives and solutions. For solar water heaters, high upfront costs and lack of financing are major barriers. For biodiesel, a lack of awareness and insufficient technical capacity and financing hinder development. The report analyzes each technology and consults stakeholders to identify strategic actions and policy instruments to address problems and achieve objectives like job creation and reduced emissions.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Jay Nathwani on geothermal policies and their impacts in the United States. It discusses the current geothermal market and budget profile, outlines various federal and state policies that have supported geothermal development like tax credits and loan guarantees, and analyzes how these policies have helped double renewable energy generation from geothermal sources since 2008. It argues that continued support is needed through innovative research and policies to further reduce costs and realize the huge potential of enhanced geothermal systems.
On February 2, 2015, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz gave a presentation at Department of Energy headquarters about the agency's fiscal year 2016 budget request. View the slides above to see highlights from year's budget.
The work of Mr. Mark Glick, Hawaii State Energy Office Energy Administrator, his team, the stakeholders, participating organizations and members of the public ensure that focus on an achievable, realistic pathway is maintained and followed.
The 100% Clean Energy Goal simply says we believe that clean energy is an absolute priority that requires no less than our best dedicated efforts.
The path remains, the forecast is brighter and we shall be evermore diligent.
This document provides background information on renewable energy in India. It notes that over 80 million Indian households lack access to electricity and over 800 million people rely on traditional biomass energy. Renewable energy is seen as a way to provide clean energy access and mitigate climate change. India has set a target of meeting 15% of its energy needs through renewable sources by 2020. So far, renewable energy capacity has grown significantly, especially for wind and solar power. However, there is potential to expand renewable applications beyond electricity generation for heating, cooling, cooking and mechanical uses.
EERE’s FY2017 Renewable Power Budget Webinarmaryvin
The document discusses the FY 2017 budget request for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). It outlines major national energy goals and EERE's strategic planning drivers. The budget summary table shows requested funding increases for solar energy, wind energy, and water power technologies. Specific initiatives highlighted include offshore wind demonstration projects, technologies to enable larger wind turbines, and the HydroNEXT program to lower costs of new hydropower facilities.
South Africa: Biodiesel and Renewable Energy Technologies For Poverty Allevia...QZ1
This document summarizes a report on renewable energy technologies for poverty alleviation in South Africa, focusing on solar water heaters and biodiesel. It identifies key problems and outlines policy objectives and solutions. For solar water heaters, high upfront costs and lack of financing are major barriers. For biodiesel, a lack of awareness and insufficient technical capacity and financing hinder development. The report analyzes each technology and consults stakeholders to identify strategic actions and policy instruments to address problems and achieve objectives like job creation and reduced emissions.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Jay Nathwani on geothermal policies and their impacts in the United States. It discusses the current geothermal market and budget profile, outlines various federal and state policies that have supported geothermal development like tax credits and loan guarantees, and analyzes how these policies have helped double renewable energy generation from geothermal sources since 2008. It argues that continued support is needed through innovative research and policies to further reduce costs and realize the huge potential of enhanced geothermal systems.
Nextera Energy University of Southern California Investment CTimothy O'Brien
This past spring Zane Laws, Quinn Peebles and I competed in the University of Southern California Spring 2018 Investment Competition at USC in Los Angeles. We pitched a long position in NextEra Energy Inc, ticker NEE.
The development of clean, affordable nuclear power options is a key element of the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) Nuclear Energy Research and Development Roadmap. As a part of this strategy, a high priority of the Department has been to help accelerate the timelines for the commercialization and deployment of small modular reactor (SMR) technologies through the SMR Licensing Technical Support program. Begun in FY12, the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy’s Small Modular Reactor Licensing Technical Support program will advance the certification and licensing of domestic SMR designs that are relatively mature and can be deployed in the next decade.
More information : http://www.sfen.org/
Renewable Energy Industry Review Allliedschools Jul09Allied Schools
Source: http://www.training4green.com
In This Issue:
Renewable Energy Is Going Global – from the U.S. to China!
Career Profile Certified Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Installation Technician
Fed Budgets $4 Billion for Green Jobs
Despite Tighter Budgets, Companies Spend Money to Meet Green Initiatives
New U.S. Auto Standards: The Fast Track to Oil Independence
The Pew Charitable Trusts reports that Department of Defense (DoD) clean energy investments increased 300 percent between 2006 and 2009, from $400 million to $1.2 billion. Projections for 2030 are set to eclipse $10 billion annually, with an overall target of obtaining 25 percent of the DoD's energy from renewable sources by 2025.
The presenters of this webinar, both retired U.S. military officers now active in solar energy, are uniquely qualified to provide insights into the DOD's strategic vision for solar energy and its tactical implementation of that vision.
The document provides an overview and summary of renewable energy generation and developments in Australia in 2015. It notes that renewable energy provided 14.6% of Australia's electricity in 2015, with hydro, wind, and household/commercial solar being the largest contributors. Wind and solar generation increased by over 20% from 2014. The renewable energy target is on track to be met based on existing projects under construction or with approval, but continued investment will be needed between now and 2020 to fully achieve the target. The outlook for renewable energy in Australia remains positive.
This document summarizes a technology strategy for greening the Cape and Islands region of Massachusetts. It outlines the context of energy challenges and policies, presents an inventory of the region's current energy use and emissions, and identifies priority technology areas and high impact projects to reduce fossil fuel dependence and transition to renewable energy sources. These include improving building envelopes and heating systems, promoting biofuels and electric vehicles, developing offshore wind and community-scale renewable projects, and integrating smart grid technologies. The strategy estimates the region could achieve around 70% energy independence and cut carbon emissions by 61% through these initiatives.
The document provides an overview of the proposed Kemper County IGCC Project in Mississippi, which would demonstrate an advanced coal gasification technology at a commercial scale. The U.S. Department of Energy is preparing an EIS to evaluate the potential environmental impacts and decide whether to provide financial assistance and a loan guarantee for the project. Key aspects of the proposed project include constructing an integrated gasification combined-cycle power plant capable of generating 582 megawatts while capturing 67% of carbon emissions, a nearby lignite mine, and associated infrastructure like pipelines and transmission lines. The EIS will analyze alternatives and potential impacts to resources like water, wildlife, and air quality.
The U.S. Department of Energy prepared an EIS to evaluate the environmental impacts of a proposed IGCC power plant in Kemper County, Mississippi. The plant would demonstrate an advanced system to convert lignite into synthesis gas to fuel turbines, generating 582 MW while reducing emissions. Associated infrastructure like pipelines and transmission lines would be constructed. The EIS considers impacts to resources like water, wildlife, and air quality from the plant, adjacent mine supplying lignite, and related facilities. It also evaluates alternatives and solicits public input to inform the agencies' decisions on providing funding and permits.
Feasibility Study of Low Carbon Energy Investments in Jordan. By Bashar Zaghabasharzagha
This feasibility study examines low-carbon energy investments in Jordan. It analyzes the effectiveness of Jordan's renewable energy policies and challenges facing its nuclear energy program. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with private and public organizations. The findings indicate Jordan urgently needs to diversify its energy sources to avoid crisis. However, low-carbon investments face barriers that must be addressed. The government must implement strategies to promote investment and achieve its national energy goals.
The first quarter of 2009 has ushered in a new era for the alternate energy market in the US. This has resulted in a visible increase in interest on alternate energy technologies. Most would think the attention to alternate energy has come just in time, especially with the rise in fossil fuel prices, stringent environmental regulations, and significant changes in preferences among consumers.
Jordan has excellent solar and wind resources and is making renewable energy a priority. The country aims to source 10% of its energy from renewable sources like solar and wind by 2020. Jordan has established policies and incentives to attract renewable energy investments, including setting ceiling prices for different technologies, net metering, and tax exemptions. Projects are being developed through various approaches such as direct proposals, competitive bidding, and EPC contracts. The first round of direct proposals resulted in several solar PV projects that are now under construction. Jordan is on the right path to significantly increase renewable energy in its energy mix.
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update Webcast: Everything Counts ... In Larg...ScottMadden, Inc.
This document summarizes a webinar presented by ScottMadden on November 15, 2019. It discusses the "California duck curve" which illustrates how increasing solar capacity can change net load in California and pose operational challenges. Analysis shows the duck curve impacts have exceeded forecasts and are growing. Efforts to mitigate impacts include energy storage, time-of-use rates, and expanding regional energy markets. The webinar also covers growth in Western energy imbalance markets and considerations for new entrants. Finally, it addresses potential early retirements of nuclear plants in the US and the risk of reduced carbon-free electricity generation.
Presentation on global and Philippine energy industry update and outlook for the Asian Institute of Technology-organized "Design and Delivery of a Professional Development Course on Effective Negotiation and Strategic Management for Gas, Oil and Coal Industries" for senior officials of the Bangladesh energy and power industry
The Coalition for Green Capital seeks to build a productive and sustainable clean energy economy by creating mechanisms to lower the cost of capital for clean energy projects. This will help address challenges like high upfront capital costs, low electricity demand growth in the US, and China's advantage of providing low-cost financing to its clean energy companies. The Coalition proposes establishing an Energy Investment Trust and Green Banks to provide long-term, low-cost financing similar to programs in China that have helped expand the clean energy market. Reducing financing costs could significantly lower the price of electricity from clean energy solutions.
This document discusses future energy perspectives based on scenario analyses from international organizations. Key points:
- Developed countries prioritize environmental issues while developing countries focus on energy access and development.
- Global energy demand will continue growing, primarily in developing Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Regions have different technological needs.
- Fossil fuels will remain dominant but renewable energy growth is expected to accelerate from 2020 onward if governments invest in technologies.
- Scenarios show a range of possible energy futures depending on policies and priorities, from fossil fuel-dominated to renewable-dominated. The real future will likely be between these scenarios.
Geothermal Presentation, March 14, 2013, Madrid/ SpainThinkGeoEnergy
This document provides information about geothermal energy as a sustainable source of electricity production. It discusses Green Energy Group, a company that develops modular geothermal wellhead power plants. It details Green Energy Group's first major contract in Kenya and the development of their 6.4 MW pilot plant. The document also outlines geothermal energy technologies, utilization applications, resources at different depths, and the development process for geothermal power plants.
This document provides a summary of South Africa's first Energy Efficiency Strategy. It aims to minimize energy usage and its impacts on health and the environment through efficient practices. The strategy sets a national target to improve energy efficiency by 12% by 2014. It will be implemented across all energy-using sectors through plans that promote economic and legislative incentives, efficiency standards and labels, energy audits, and public awareness campaigns. The strategy establishes governance structures to coordinate energy efficiency activities and monitor progress towards targets.
The document summarizes initiatives several MGM Resorts International properties have undertaken to increase energy efficiency and sustainability, such as installing variable frequency drives, improving lighting efficiency, increasing recycling rates, and implementing renewable energy projects. These projects have resulted in annual savings of over $5 million and 50 million kWh of energy across MGM properties.
North america's great lakes offshore wind energy fact packTom
The document discusses the opportunity for offshore wind energy development in the Great Lakes region of North America. It notes that the Great Lakes have significant offshore wind potential according to research from NREL. Several offshore wind projects are currently proposed for the Great Lakes, but technical challenges around foundations and winter ice conditions will need to be addressed. The US and Canada can look to Europe's experience in developing offshore wind to help guide their efforts in this region.
The document discusses various renewable energy initiatives in New England. It provides statistics on installed capacity and generation of different renewable sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass. It also discusses federal incentives for renewable energy under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and other programs. Transmission issues around integrating renewable energy onto the grid are also covered.
1) The document is a course certificate confirming that Arqailtusz le[rzejczaĘ completed StatoilHydro's safety introduction course for Mongstad and passed the related test.
2) The course provided basic information about the installation and important safety regulations, as well as requirements for all personnel.
3) StatoilHydro's goal of zero accidents, damage or loss of people, equipment or the environment means safety has the highest priority.
This document provides information about a two-day training program on upstream process automation for onshore oil and gas facilities. The training will be held on September 20-21, 2013 in Bangalore, India and conducted by Sachin Rasane, an oil and gas automation consultant. The training agenda covers topics such as process automation principles and standards, risk management methods, protection layers, automation activities in engineering projects, key areas of gathering and production stations, and automation of specific systems and equipment.
Nextera Energy University of Southern California Investment CTimothy O'Brien
This past spring Zane Laws, Quinn Peebles and I competed in the University of Southern California Spring 2018 Investment Competition at USC in Los Angeles. We pitched a long position in NextEra Energy Inc, ticker NEE.
The development of clean, affordable nuclear power options is a key element of the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) Nuclear Energy Research and Development Roadmap. As a part of this strategy, a high priority of the Department has been to help accelerate the timelines for the commercialization and deployment of small modular reactor (SMR) technologies through the SMR Licensing Technical Support program. Begun in FY12, the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy’s Small Modular Reactor Licensing Technical Support program will advance the certification and licensing of domestic SMR designs that are relatively mature and can be deployed in the next decade.
More information : http://www.sfen.org/
Renewable Energy Industry Review Allliedschools Jul09Allied Schools
Source: http://www.training4green.com
In This Issue:
Renewable Energy Is Going Global – from the U.S. to China!
Career Profile Certified Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Installation Technician
Fed Budgets $4 Billion for Green Jobs
Despite Tighter Budgets, Companies Spend Money to Meet Green Initiatives
New U.S. Auto Standards: The Fast Track to Oil Independence
The Pew Charitable Trusts reports that Department of Defense (DoD) clean energy investments increased 300 percent between 2006 and 2009, from $400 million to $1.2 billion. Projections for 2030 are set to eclipse $10 billion annually, with an overall target of obtaining 25 percent of the DoD's energy from renewable sources by 2025.
The presenters of this webinar, both retired U.S. military officers now active in solar energy, are uniquely qualified to provide insights into the DOD's strategic vision for solar energy and its tactical implementation of that vision.
The document provides an overview and summary of renewable energy generation and developments in Australia in 2015. It notes that renewable energy provided 14.6% of Australia's electricity in 2015, with hydro, wind, and household/commercial solar being the largest contributors. Wind and solar generation increased by over 20% from 2014. The renewable energy target is on track to be met based on existing projects under construction or with approval, but continued investment will be needed between now and 2020 to fully achieve the target. The outlook for renewable energy in Australia remains positive.
This document summarizes a technology strategy for greening the Cape and Islands region of Massachusetts. It outlines the context of energy challenges and policies, presents an inventory of the region's current energy use and emissions, and identifies priority technology areas and high impact projects to reduce fossil fuel dependence and transition to renewable energy sources. These include improving building envelopes and heating systems, promoting biofuels and electric vehicles, developing offshore wind and community-scale renewable projects, and integrating smart grid technologies. The strategy estimates the region could achieve around 70% energy independence and cut carbon emissions by 61% through these initiatives.
The document provides an overview of the proposed Kemper County IGCC Project in Mississippi, which would demonstrate an advanced coal gasification technology at a commercial scale. The U.S. Department of Energy is preparing an EIS to evaluate the potential environmental impacts and decide whether to provide financial assistance and a loan guarantee for the project. Key aspects of the proposed project include constructing an integrated gasification combined-cycle power plant capable of generating 582 megawatts while capturing 67% of carbon emissions, a nearby lignite mine, and associated infrastructure like pipelines and transmission lines. The EIS will analyze alternatives and potential impacts to resources like water, wildlife, and air quality.
The U.S. Department of Energy prepared an EIS to evaluate the environmental impacts of a proposed IGCC power plant in Kemper County, Mississippi. The plant would demonstrate an advanced system to convert lignite into synthesis gas to fuel turbines, generating 582 MW while reducing emissions. Associated infrastructure like pipelines and transmission lines would be constructed. The EIS considers impacts to resources like water, wildlife, and air quality from the plant, adjacent mine supplying lignite, and related facilities. It also evaluates alternatives and solicits public input to inform the agencies' decisions on providing funding and permits.
Feasibility Study of Low Carbon Energy Investments in Jordan. By Bashar Zaghabasharzagha
This feasibility study examines low-carbon energy investments in Jordan. It analyzes the effectiveness of Jordan's renewable energy policies and challenges facing its nuclear energy program. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with private and public organizations. The findings indicate Jordan urgently needs to diversify its energy sources to avoid crisis. However, low-carbon investments face barriers that must be addressed. The government must implement strategies to promote investment and achieve its national energy goals.
The first quarter of 2009 has ushered in a new era for the alternate energy market in the US. This has resulted in a visible increase in interest on alternate energy technologies. Most would think the attention to alternate energy has come just in time, especially with the rise in fossil fuel prices, stringent environmental regulations, and significant changes in preferences among consumers.
Jordan has excellent solar and wind resources and is making renewable energy a priority. The country aims to source 10% of its energy from renewable sources like solar and wind by 2020. Jordan has established policies and incentives to attract renewable energy investments, including setting ceiling prices for different technologies, net metering, and tax exemptions. Projects are being developed through various approaches such as direct proposals, competitive bidding, and EPC contracts. The first round of direct proposals resulted in several solar PV projects that are now under construction. Jordan is on the right path to significantly increase renewable energy in its energy mix.
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update Webcast: Everything Counts ... In Larg...ScottMadden, Inc.
This document summarizes a webinar presented by ScottMadden on November 15, 2019. It discusses the "California duck curve" which illustrates how increasing solar capacity can change net load in California and pose operational challenges. Analysis shows the duck curve impacts have exceeded forecasts and are growing. Efforts to mitigate impacts include energy storage, time-of-use rates, and expanding regional energy markets. The webinar also covers growth in Western energy imbalance markets and considerations for new entrants. Finally, it addresses potential early retirements of nuclear plants in the US and the risk of reduced carbon-free electricity generation.
Presentation on global and Philippine energy industry update and outlook for the Asian Institute of Technology-organized "Design and Delivery of a Professional Development Course on Effective Negotiation and Strategic Management for Gas, Oil and Coal Industries" for senior officials of the Bangladesh energy and power industry
The Coalition for Green Capital seeks to build a productive and sustainable clean energy economy by creating mechanisms to lower the cost of capital for clean energy projects. This will help address challenges like high upfront capital costs, low electricity demand growth in the US, and China's advantage of providing low-cost financing to its clean energy companies. The Coalition proposes establishing an Energy Investment Trust and Green Banks to provide long-term, low-cost financing similar to programs in China that have helped expand the clean energy market. Reducing financing costs could significantly lower the price of electricity from clean energy solutions.
This document discusses future energy perspectives based on scenario analyses from international organizations. Key points:
- Developed countries prioritize environmental issues while developing countries focus on energy access and development.
- Global energy demand will continue growing, primarily in developing Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Regions have different technological needs.
- Fossil fuels will remain dominant but renewable energy growth is expected to accelerate from 2020 onward if governments invest in technologies.
- Scenarios show a range of possible energy futures depending on policies and priorities, from fossil fuel-dominated to renewable-dominated. The real future will likely be between these scenarios.
Geothermal Presentation, March 14, 2013, Madrid/ SpainThinkGeoEnergy
This document provides information about geothermal energy as a sustainable source of electricity production. It discusses Green Energy Group, a company that develops modular geothermal wellhead power plants. It details Green Energy Group's first major contract in Kenya and the development of their 6.4 MW pilot plant. The document also outlines geothermal energy technologies, utilization applications, resources at different depths, and the development process for geothermal power plants.
This document provides a summary of South Africa's first Energy Efficiency Strategy. It aims to minimize energy usage and its impacts on health and the environment through efficient practices. The strategy sets a national target to improve energy efficiency by 12% by 2014. It will be implemented across all energy-using sectors through plans that promote economic and legislative incentives, efficiency standards and labels, energy audits, and public awareness campaigns. The strategy establishes governance structures to coordinate energy efficiency activities and monitor progress towards targets.
The document summarizes initiatives several MGM Resorts International properties have undertaken to increase energy efficiency and sustainability, such as installing variable frequency drives, improving lighting efficiency, increasing recycling rates, and implementing renewable energy projects. These projects have resulted in annual savings of over $5 million and 50 million kWh of energy across MGM properties.
North america's great lakes offshore wind energy fact packTom
The document discusses the opportunity for offshore wind energy development in the Great Lakes region of North America. It notes that the Great Lakes have significant offshore wind potential according to research from NREL. Several offshore wind projects are currently proposed for the Great Lakes, but technical challenges around foundations and winter ice conditions will need to be addressed. The US and Canada can look to Europe's experience in developing offshore wind to help guide their efforts in this region.
The document discusses various renewable energy initiatives in New England. It provides statistics on installed capacity and generation of different renewable sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass. It also discusses federal incentives for renewable energy under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and other programs. Transmission issues around integrating renewable energy onto the grid are also covered.
1) The document is a course certificate confirming that Arqailtusz le[rzejczaĘ completed StatoilHydro's safety introduction course for Mongstad and passed the related test.
2) The course provided basic information about the installation and important safety regulations, as well as requirements for all personnel.
3) StatoilHydro's goal of zero accidents, damage or loss of people, equipment or the environment means safety has the highest priority.
This document provides information about a two-day training program on upstream process automation for onshore oil and gas facilities. The training will be held on September 20-21, 2013 in Bangalore, India and conducted by Sachin Rasane, an oil and gas automation consultant. The training agenda covers topics such as process automation principles and standards, risk management methods, protection layers, automation activities in engineering projects, key areas of gathering and production stations, and automation of specific systems and equipment.
Consortium program of work and budget 2013 october 2012CGIAR
The document provides a summary of the Consortium Program of Work and Budget for 2013. It includes an overview of 2012, key products and services for 2013, the 2013 workplan outlining projects and deliverables, and tables showing staffing plans and the proposed 2013 budget. The workplan focuses on finalizing common policies and standards, managing the annual CRP cycle, developing shared systems and services, strengthening communities of practice and partner relations, and providing internal Consortium support. The proposed 2013 budget increases over 2012 to support one-off costs and a full staff complement for the first time.
The document provides information on Myanmar's oil and gas exploration program and key projects. It outlines MOGE's goals to explore and produce oil and gas onshore for self-sufficiency and oversee production sharing contracts offshore. It lists Myanmar's major onshore and offshore oil and gas fields and concessions. It provides details on the Yadana and Yetagun offshore gas projects including reserves, sellers, buyers, facilities, and export details. It also discusses recent gas discoveries in Blocks A-1, A-3, M-9 including the Zawtika and Shwe Pyi Htay fields and potential utilization options for the discovered gas.
// talk given at WordCamp Chicago 2014 //
Fast, simple, SMART. Mobile devices have forever changed the way we interact with content. Now we have to consider many things such as HiDPI graphics, responsive design, speed, UI/UX patterns, touch target sizes, gestures, and more. All while not losing track of what’s important: Content.
We’re going to discuss the influence of mobile on design trends and learn implementation techniques of smart design such as icon fonts, svg, and other helpful tips.
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) is Pakistan's national oil and gas exploration and production company. It was established in 1961 and is responsible for developing Pakistan's oil and gas reserves. OGDCL has over 100 oil and gas field discoveries, and is the largest exploration company in Pakistan in terms of reserves, production, and acreage. It plays a key role in meeting Pakistan's energy needs and employs over 11,000 professionals.
Isometric projections for engineering studentsAkshay Darji
The document discusses isometric projections and isometric drawing. It begins by explaining the limitations of orthographic views and how isometric projections show all three dimensions of an object in a single view. It then defines the principles and types of projection, including orthographic, pictorial, axonometric, isometric, dimetric and trimetric. The remainder of the document focuses specifically on isometric projection, defining isometric axes, lines, planes and drawings. It provides examples of how to construct isometric views of various objects from their orthographic projections.
- Gregor Mendel conducted experiments with pea plants between 1856-1863 and discovered the laws of inheritance by breeding and tracking different traits over multiple generations.
- He found that traits are passed from parents to offspring through "particles" that we now know to be genes and alleles. His work established the fundamentals of genetics including dominance, segregation and independent assortment.
- Mendel's experiments were not widely recognized until after his death but his discoveries formed the basis of classical genetics and heredity.
Patrick Costello Green Guide Presentation Final 032112wlambert_2001
This document discusses various options for reducing the carbon footprint of data center energy consumption, including establishing an emissions baseline, setting reduction targets, and investing in energy efficiency, clean energy, and carbon offsets. It outlines categories of emissions and compares the carbon intensity of different power grid regions. Key options presented for reducing energy consumption related emissions include onsite solar and fuel cell systems, offsite renewable energy projects, renewable energy certificates, and carbon offsets. The document provides an overview of benefits, costs, and considerations for each option and emphasizes the importance of strategic combinations of solutions to maximize value and alignment with organizational goals.
The Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo is Nigeria’s leading Energy Expo. NAEE features line-up of local and international speakers, delegates and exhibitors, who will gather to debate a new energy future for Africa's most populous nation
Analysis of Community Microgrids: The path to resilient and sustainable commu...Clean Coalition
This document discusses community microgrids and their benefits. It begins by introducing Greg Thomson and the Clean Coalition's Community Microgrid Initiative. It then provides an overview of community microgrids, explaining that they can deliver lower costs, cleaner energy, resilience and security, and a replicable solution. The document outlines the design process for community microgrids and provides examples of existing and planned projects in various locations like New York, Long Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, and Minnesota.
Concentrated Solar Thermal Power can be coupled with Thermal Energy Storage using Molten Salts. This presentations offers a compelling argument why this technology will remain competitive despite future improvements in other storage technologies
Perspectives on Energy Efficiency Opportunities and Strategies:Technology an...Alliance To Save Energy
On September 14, Executive Vice President for Programs Brian Castelli keynoted the Riso International Energy Conference 2009 at the Technical University of Denmark, where he addressed the role of energy efficiency in reducing greenhouse gases (GHG).
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.
The document discusses Australia's energy crisis as announced in March 2017 and how the country arrived at this point. It analyzes factors like policy disruption, an energy-only market model, and over-reliance on intermittent renewables that have driven inefficient capital investment. The market is seen as broken due to a lack of coordination between federal policy, state strategies, and energy market structures. Moving forward, the document advocates utilizing existing and new distributed energy resources more efficiently through an open access market that enables competing resources and promotes energy productivity over subsidized capital expenditure.
Robert B. Weisenmiller, Commissioner, California Energy Commission in the Plenary Panel session talks about current developments in California regulatory policy and issues related to energy efficiency retrofitting, power plant siting, the New Solar Homes Partnership and the state’s renewable energy portfolio standards.
Shigeki Sakurai – Status of CCS – Presentation at the Global CCS Institute Me...Global CCS Institute
Current CCS Activities in Japan are outlined as follows:
1. Several large power companies and research institutes are conducting CCS pilot projects using various capture technologies including post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxy-fuel combustion.
2. Japan CCS Co. Ltd. is surveying candidate sites for large-scale CCS demonstration projects including at Tomakomai and Nakoso-Iwaki oki.
3. Engineering companies like Nippon Steel and Chiyoda are participating in international CCS demonstration projects like the ECOPRO project in Australia to test coal gasification and CO2 storage technologies.
The annual shareholders meeting presentation summarized the company's plans to achieve profitability through increased production volume and global expansion. Key points included ramping North American production to 70MW annually, establishing manufacturing in South Korea through a partnership, and gaining a foothold in European markets. The company projected achieving positive EBITDA at 80MW of annual production volume.
The document discusses energy performance contracting (EPC) as a way for organizations to finance energy efficiency upgrades without using capital budgets. It provides an overview of the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) EPC program in Colorado, including the typical EPC process, case studies of EPC projects in Colorado schools and state agencies, and opportunities and challenges for expanding EPC in both the public and private sectors. The GEO pre-qualifies energy service companies and provides support to help public entities navigate the EPC process to implement upgrades paid through guaranteed energy savings.
Information on the Clean Energy Ministerial is also available at www.cleanenergyministerial.org
Information about Sustainable Energy for All is available at www.sustainableenergyforall.org
Jason Gifford REV 2012 Presentation - Drivers of Change for Distributed Resou...Chris Williams
This document discusses drivers of change for distributed renewable energy resources in Vermont. It notes trends in policies, costs, and financing that are influencing the characteristics and growth of distributed generation projects in the state. Key discussion points include how state policies are changing to promote in-state or emerging technologies, falling technology costs like for solar and wind, and increasing price pressure in renewable energy markets and incentive programs as deployment accelerates.
Michigan Energy Forum - April 4, 2013 - Jean Redfield, NextEnergyAnnArborSPARK
Jean Redfield, President and CEO of Ann Arbor Spark, gave a presentation at the Michigan Energy Forum on April 4, 2013. She discussed NextEnergy's role in accelerating advanced energy investment and jobs in Michigan. She then covered Michigan's energy policy framework, focusing on how policy relates to laws, rules, and funding streams. Finally, she examined key Michigan policy issues regarding transportation, natural gas, and electricity and the state's transition to more sustainable options.
Renewable Energy Technology Opportunities: Responding to Global Energy Challe...Glenn Klith Andersen
The document summarizes the challenges and opportunities in renewable energy technology. It discusses the need to address energy security, economic and environmental issues through increased investment and innovation in renewable technologies like wind, solar and biofuels. The summaries provide data on the current status and future potential of these technologies to meet rising energy demand and reduce carbon emissions in a sustainable manner. National policies and public-private partnerships are needed to accelerate technology development and commercialization.
The document discusses opportunities for nuclear suppliers in the Tennessee Valley region. It notes increasing demand for energy and plans to meet that demand through building new nuclear plants and conserving energy. The region has major nuclear projects underway and offers a skilled nuclear workforce, research institutions like ORNL, and a central US location near transportation routes. The Tennessee Valley Nuclear Energy Consortium (TVNEC) aims to promote nuclear industry growth and develop ultra-heavy forging capabilities in the region. TVNEC also works with regional suppliers, utilities, and government agencies like DOE to bridge gaps and create opportunities for building new nuclear plants.
Dora Nakafuji from HECO describes her experiences on planning and integrating renewable energy into the California grid, and how Hawaii will deal with those same challenges. Slides from the REIS seminar series at the University of Hawaii at Manoa on 2009-09-17.
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Max Tech and Beyond challenged university teams to design and build energy efficient appliances that go beyond current technology on the market. As part of the competition, teams had to present their results during a webinar on May 23, 2012. The presentation from the winning team -- the University of Maryland -- explains its design for a wall air conditioner with separate systems for cooling and removing moisture from indoor air.
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1) The document discusses challenges for safely designing large lithium-ion battery systems, including difficulties detecting early faults and isolating electrical faults.
2) It proposes a "fail-safe" design that uses differential current measurements between parallel cell branches to enable early fault detection. A larger current difference signal would indicate a potential fault.
3) Simulation models and initial testing confirmed that the proposed design's fault detection capability varies predictably with the internal resistance of the battery management system and produces current difference signals as expected. This validates the design's potential for safely monitoring large lithium-ion battery systems.
1) Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory developed a new type of electrocatalyst using core-shell nanoparticles with a palladium or palladium alloy core coated with a single layer of platinum atoms.
2) Testing showed the platinum monolayer core-shell electrocatalysts improved catalytic activity for fuel cells by 5-20 times compared to bulk platinum per weight of platinum used.
3) Collaboration between the Department of Energy, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and industry partners helped optimize synthesis techniques, test fuel cell performance, and demonstrate the potential for scale-up of production.
This document discusses Brookhaven National Laboratory's research into aluminum hydride for hydrogen storage. Aluminum hydride can store hydrogen at a density 2000 times greater than gaseous hydrogen, making it well suited for use in fuel cells. BNL has developed methods to control the rate of hydrogen release from aluminum hydride through heating or doping. The technology shows promise for portable electronics and vehicles. BNL has patents covering the material composition and regeneration process. They seek partners in the hydrogen and fuel cell industries to commercialize the technology.
The document summarizes the Department of Energy's loan programs that support clean energy projects across technologies like solar, wind, biofuels and electric vehicles. It discusses over $35 billion in loans and commitments that have supported 33 projects representing over $55 billion in investments and 60,000 jobs. Specific projects highlighted include the world's largest solar thermal plant under construction in California, the largest photovoltaic plant in Arizona, and loans supporting Ford's retooling of factories to produce more fuel efficient vehicles.
The document summarizes the first Quadrennial Technology Review (QTR) conducted by the US Department of Energy. The QTR aims to define a framework for energy technologies, explain DOE's roles in energy transformation, and establish priorities. It outlines six technology strategies to address challenges of energy security, environmental impacts, and competitiveness. The QTR conducted technology assessments and established a balanced portfolio across timescales, energy challenges, and strategies. Future QTRs will provide more detailed reports, and a future Quadrennial Energy Review may coordinate a federal energy policy.
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Since arriving in Japan, NNSA teams have collected and analyzed data gathered from more than 40 hours of flights aboard Department of Defense aircraft and thousands of ground monitoring points.
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2. “Now is the time to reach a level of research and development not seen
since the height of the Space Race. And today, no area holds more
promise than our investments in American energy.
After years of talking about it, we are finally poised to control our own
energy future.”
- President Obama, 2013 State of the Union
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3. The Department of Energy $28.4 Billion FY 2014
Budget Request Funds Presidential Priorities
Science
Discretionary $5.2
$ in Billions 1.4 Major
1.3 FY14 Budget
1.2 Increases
Environmental Applied
1
Applied Energy Cleanup Energy
$4.7 $5.8 0.8 Nuclear
Security
.6
0.6 Science
Other
$1.0
0.4
.2
0.2
Nuclear
0
Security
$11.7
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4. All-of-the-above Energy Strategy
Cut oil
consumption
Cut oil
by more than
imports in half
2 million
by 2020
barrels a day
by 2025
Double
Double
renewable
energy
energy
productivity
production by
by 2030
2020
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5. Innovating for Energy Security and
National Security
Provide Develop Enhance Invest in Modernize
strategic and advanced cyber modernizing the nuclear
economic reactor security in the security
security designs and the energy electricity enterprise
against fuel cycle sector grid
disruptions technologies
in U.S. oil
supplies
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7. Addressing Energy Challenges
• DOE’s FY 2014 Budget: Implementing the
President’s all-of-the-above energy approach
• Invests in technologies that will grow the economy, stimulate
clean energy job creation, improve air and water quality, and
reduce greenhouse emissions
• Provides assistance to American entrepreneurs to
commercialize the technologies that will lead to a new, clean
energy economy
• Funds innovative projects to produce renewable energy and
improve integration of renewable energy into the electric grid
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8. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - $2.8 billion
Renewable Sustainable Energy Savings
Electricity Transportation • Advanced
Generation • Vehicles Manufacturing
• EV-Everywhere Grand • Building Technologies
• Solar
Challenge • Weatherization
• Wind
• Combustion Engine • Federal Energy
• Water
R&D Management Program
• Geothermal
• Alternative Fuel
Vehicle Community
Partner Projects
• Bioenergy
• Fuel Cells
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10. Fossil Energy - $638 million
Clean Coal R&D Oil & Gas R&D Petroleum Reserves
•Develop cost-competitive •Develop unconventional oil •Provide “Emergency
carbon capture and and gas resources Stockpile” of crude oil to
storage (CCS) technology (i.e., shale gas and respond to potential
•Demonstrate commercial- hydrates) in an disruptions in U.S.
scale CCS projects environmentally petroleum supplies
•Improve efficiency of coal- sustainable and safe •Maintain one million barrel
based power systems; manner Northeast Home Heating
enable affordable CO2 Oil Reserve at full
capture, increase plant readiness
availability, and maintain
the highest environmental
standards
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11. Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability - $169 million
Infrastructure Security Cybersecurity Clean Energy
and Energy Restoration • Supports Cybersecurity for Transmission and
• Stands up the Energy Resilience Energy Delivery Systems Reliability
and Operations Center (E-ROC) • Improve cybersecurity
• Leverages the availability of data
• Places DOE Energy Advisors in technologies and capabilities
on the electric system to enhance
Federal Emergency Management through research and
transmission reliability and
Agency (FEMA) regional offices development
integration of renewable energy
• Improve efficiency of coal-based • Enhances situational awareness into the grid
power systems; enable affordable • Further develops operational • Expands the Energy Systems
CO2 capture, increase plant capabilities that strengthens Predictive Capability to develop
availability, and maintain the cybersecurity protections near real-time analysis of events
highest environmental standards • Increases the resiliency of the that could impact energy reliability
Energy Sector
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12. Nuclear Energy - $735 million
Small Modular Strategy for the Changes within
Reactors Management and Radiological Facilities
• NE made one selection (Nov Disposal of used Management
2012) and issued a second Nuclear Fuel and High • Space and Defense
FOA (March 2013) Level Radioactive Infrastructure moves to full
• The SMR program will provide Waste cost recovery (-$65M)
$452M over 6 years
• Proposes financing reform
• Provides $60 million for
activities to lay the
groundwork for design of an
integrated waste management
system and related research
and development activities.
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13. ARPA-E: Changing What’s Possible
• The ARPA-E request is $379 million, an increase of $104 million or 38%
over the FY 2012 current level
• Invests to enable transformative breakthrough discoveries that have the
potential to be brought to market scale in a wide array of energy
technologies including energy storage, building technologies, energy
deliver and grid modernization, transportation, carbon capture, and
renewable energy technologies
• Funding for Transportation Systems seeks to create a diverse portfolio
of technological options to reduce oil dependence and increase efficient
use of domestic energy sources for transportation
• The request for Stationary Power Systems will develop advanced and
efficient power generation through new sources and new production and
delivery hardware
17 projects have attracted over $450 million in private sector follow-on
funding after ARPA-E’s initial investment of approximately $70
million, spurred start-up company formation and fostered public partnerships
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14. Enhancing American Manufacturing
“Our first priority is
making America a
• DOE’s Clean Energy magnet for new jobs and
Manufacturing Initiative manufacturing.”
• Improve U.S. competitiveness - President Obama, State
in clean energy manufacturing of the Union, 2013
• Strengthen U.S.
competitiveness through
increased energy productivity
• Clean Energy Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
Since 2005, DOE has invested in the wind energy sector. Between 2005 and
2011, the U.S. wind market grew from approximately $2 billion to $9 billion, while the
value of wind equipment installed in U.S. wind farms that was manufactured in the
U.S. doubled from roughly 35% to 70%.
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15. Race to the Top
• $200 million in one-time funding for a new Race
to the Top for energy efficiency and grid
modernization
• Supports the President’s goal of doubling energy
productivity above 2010 levels by 2030
• Challenges States, local governments with
public power, co-operatives, and tribes to
implement effective policies to cut energy waste
and modernize the grid
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16. Energy Innovation Hubs
$135 million to support 5 existing Hubs
and 1 new Hub in “Electricity Systems”
Electricity Systems Hub: The Administration has requested $20 million to establish this hub to
address fundamental science, technology, economic and policy issues that affect our ability to
achieve a seamless and modernized grid
Fuels from Sunlight: Using the photosynthesis process to create energy directly from
sunlight, and create a process that's economically viable
Modeling & Simulation for Nuclear Reactors: Developing a “virtual model" will address important
questions about the operations of and safety basis for reactor(s)
Energy Efficient Buildings: Developing advanced building modeling tools and building one of the
country’s first 3-D building design labs
Critical Materials: Addressing challenges across the entire life of each critical material including
mineral processing, manufacture, substitution, efficient use, and end-of-life recycling
Advanced Battery and Energy Storage: Advancing more effective, lower cost and longer life
energy storage technologies for electric and hybrid cars and the electricity grid
18. Investing in Science and Innovation to
Keep America Competitive
• DOE’s Office of Science forms a crucial mainstay
in U.S. leadership in science and a foundation of
American innovation and prosperity
• Supporting research that led to over 100 Nobel
Prizes during the past 6 decades—more than 20
in the past 10 years
• Supporting 25,000 Ph.D. scientists, graduate
students, undergraduates, engineers, and support
staff at more than 300 institutions
“We don’t stand still, we look • Providing 45% of Federal support of basic
forward. We invent. We build. We research in the physical and energy related
turn new ideas into new industries. sciences and key components of the Nation’s basic
We change the way we can live our research in biology and computing
lives here at home and around the
world.”
-President Obama, March 2013
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19. Delivering Scientific Discovery and User Facilities
to Advance American Competitiveness
• The Office of Science request is $5.152 billion
• Continues support for the Energy Frontier Research Centers
which have proved enormously productive, generating 60
invention disclosures and 200 patents
• Continues efforts to maintain America’s lead and take maximum
scientific advantage of computing capabilities
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21. NNSA FY 2014 Budget Request = $11.7 Billion
Legacy Contractor
Pensions Driving an Integrated
3.2% and Effective Enterprise
4.7%
Advancing Naval
Nuclear Propulsion Reducing Nuclear
10.7% Dangers
17.6%
Modernizing the
Infrastructure
22.5% Managing the Nuclear
Weapons Stockpile
22.5%
Security
5.8% Strengthening the
Science, Technology &
Engineering Base
13.0%
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22. Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise
• The Weapons Activities request is $7.9 billion, an increase of
$311 million or about 9.1%
• Provides a strong basis for transitioning to a smaller nuclear
stockpile that continues to be safe, secure, and effective
• Continues key stockpile initiatives including the W76 LEP, B61
LEP, W78/88-1 life extension study and the W88 ALT 370
• Supports the science, technology, and engineering base and
modernizes key facilities to strengthen national security
• Reduces reliance on nuclear weapons and sustains confidence
in the ability to certify the reliability without the use of
underground nuclear testing
• Achieves savings through a synergy among
science, engineering and technology development and life
extension programs, and through management efficiencies
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23. Preventing Proliferation of
Nuclear Material and Weapons
• The Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation request is $2.1 billion, which will
allow NNSA to continue to implement the President’s nuclear security
agenda
• Secures or eliminates proliferation-sensitive materials
• Limits or prevents the spread of materials, technology, and expertise
related to nuclear and radiological weapons and programs around the
world
• Completes efforts to secure the most vulnerable nuclear materials by
December 2013
• Supports implementation of the New START Treaty
• Provides funding to respond to nuclear or radiological incidents worldwide
and advance nuclear counterterrorism and counter-proliferation goals
As of the end of FY 2012, NNSA’s International Material Protection and Cooperation program had secured
218 buildings containing weapons-usable nuclear material and NNSA’s Global Threat Reduction Initiative had
removed 3,462 kgs of vulnerable nuclear material to reduce the threat of nuclear terrorism.
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24. Powering the Nuclear Navy
• The Naval Reactors request is $1.2 billion, an
increase of $166 million or 15% above the FY 2012
current level
• Funds the core objective of ensuring the safe and
reliable operation of the Nation’s nuclear fleet
• Continues reactor systems development for the
replacement of the OHIO-class ballistic missile
submarines, the Land-based Prototype Refueling
Overhaul, and the recapitalization of NR’s used fuel
handling infrastructure.
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25. Advancing Responsible Environmental Cleanup
• The Environmental Management request is $5.6 billion
• Enables EM to maintain a safe and secure posture in the EM
complex.
• Positions EM to meet its FY 2014 enforceable agreement
milestones.
• Funds continued construction of two unique and complex
radioactive tank waste processing plants.
• Supports disposal of transuranic and low level wastes generated by
EM cleanup activities.
• Continues progress toward the goal of reducing EM’s geographic
footprint 90% by 2015.
In FY 2012, EM packaged a record high of 275 canisters of high level waste at the Defense
Waste Processing Facility and successfully closed two waste tanks – the first since 1997 – at
the Savannah River Site.
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26. EM’s FY 2014 Budget Request: Funding by Mission Area
Special Nuclear Materials and Soil and
Radioactive Tank Waste
Used Nuclear Fuel** Groundwater
$ 1,933M / 34%
WA
$2.3B
$ 906M / 16% $ 492M / 9%
ID NY
$377M $90M
CA
$11M NV OH
$65M UT $188M
$36M
KY
EM’s FY 2014 Budget Request - $5.622$332M Total
Billion
NM TN $427M SC
$1.3B
$444M
*Includes Program Direction, Program Support, TDD, Post Facility D&D Transuranic & Solid Essential Site
Closure Administration and Community and Regulatory Waste Services*
Support $ 1,095M / 19%
$ 804M / 14% $ 392M / 7%
**Includes Safeguards and Security
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27. Department of Energy’s FY 2014 Budget Request
Invests $28.4 Billion in America’s Energy Future
The $1.75 billion net funding increase over FY
2012 improves the United State’s ability to:
• Compete as a world leader in clean energy and
advanced manufacturing
• Create high-quality jobs
• Enhance our energy security
• Continue cutting-edge basic scientific R&D
• Respond to the threat of climate change
• Modernize the nuclear weapons stockpile and
infrastructure
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29. FY 2014 Budget Request –
Applied Energy Programs
(discretionary FY 2013 FY 2012 vs. FY 2014
FY 2012 FY 2014
dollars in Annualized
Current Request %
thousands) CR $ Change
Change
EERE 1,780,548 1,820,713 2,775,700 +995,152 +55.9%
OE 136,178 139,954 169,015 +32,837 +24.1%
FE 554,806 714,033 637,975 +83,169 +15.0%
NE 853,816 863,996 735,460 -118,356 -13.9%
ARPA-E 275,000 276,683 379,000 +104,000 +37.8%
Applied Energy
3,600,348 3,815,379 4,697,150 +1,096,802 +30.5%
Programs Total*
*Total Includes $200 million in one-time FY 2014 Request funding for a new Race to the Top for energy efficiency and grid modernization
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30. FY 2014 Budget Request –
Office of Science
(discretionary FY 2013 FY 2012 vs. FY 2014
FY 2012 FY 2014
dollars in Annualized
Current Request %
thousands) CR $ Change
Change
Science 4,934,980 4,903,461 5,152,752 +217,772 +4.4%
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31. FY 2014 Budget Request – NNSA and EM
FY 2012 vs. FY 2014
(discretionary FY 2013
FY 2012 FY 2014
dollars in Annualized
Current Request %
thousands) CR $ Change
Change
Weapons
Activities* 7,214,834 7,557,342 7,868,409 311,067 +9.1%
Defense Nuclear
2,300,950 2,409,930 2,140,142 -160,808 -7.0%
Nonproliferation
Naval Reactors 1,080,000 1,086,610 1,246,134 +166,134 +15.4%
Office of the
410,000 412,509 397,784 -12,216 -3.0%
Administrator
NNSA Total 11,005,784 11,466,391 11,652,469 +304,177 +5.9%
Environmental
5,710,408 5,745,384 5,621,688 -88,720 -1.6%
Management
*For Weapons Activities, the FY 2014 Request is compared against the FY 2013 Annualized Continuing Resolution level.
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Editor's Notes
The President is requesting $28.4 billion in new funding for the Department of Energy. This request includes a $2.1 billion increase in key presidential priorities. These increases in a tight budget environment demonstrate the importance of clean energy, innovation, and nuclear security to our economic future and safety. Background: Increases are measured against FY 2012 and include:Applied Energy: EERE +$995mRace to the Top +200ARPA-E +104mOE +$33mFE +83m (artificially high due to FY 12 artificially low from a one-time rescission of balances)NE -$118m (but this includes a shift out of $49.5m to NASA) NNSA: Weapons +654mNN -161mNR +166m Science: +217m
President Obama is committed to an all-of-the-above strategy that develops every available source of American energy while improving energy efficiency.For the first time since 1949, the U.S. is a net petroleum product exporter. In 2012, American oil production reached its highest level since 1995. Net petroleum imports are down from 57% in 2008 to 42% today.Total U.S. natural gas production is at the highest level in more than 30 years. So not only is the US on track to meet President Obama’s original goal of cutting oil imports by one-third by 2025, on our current path we can actually cut our oil imports in half by 2020.Over the last four years, we have doubled renewable energy generation in the United States. Whether the opening of the Nissan Leaf battery factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, building the first advanced battery components and the battery packs have been manufacture in the U.S. – or the former Maytag factory in Newton, Iowa, that today is turning out wind turbines and blades that are being shipped around the world, renewable energy is here to stay, and it is creating thousands of jobs across the country.New fuel standards will raise the fleet average for cars and light trucks to 54.5 mpg by 2025, reducing oil consumption by 12 billion barrels and saving families more than $8,000 over the lifetime of the vehicle. And these standards cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by from cars and light trucks.
Provide Strategic and Economic Security Against Disruptions in U.S. Oil Supplies The United States is in a global competition to capture the energy jobs of the 21st century. The President’s all-of-the-above” approach seeks to develop every source of American energy in a safe and responsible way - a winning strategy for the economy, energy security, and the environment. Develop Advanced Reactor Designs and Fuel Cell Technologies The President’s budget supports the diverse civilian nuclear energy programs of the U.S. Government, leading Federal efforts to research and develop nuclear energy technologies, including generation, safety, waste storage and management, and security technologies. Enhance cybersecurity in the Energy SectorSupports our existing work on cybersecurity –including research into capabilities that prevent unexpected communications or processes on protected system components, such as control system LANs, substation computers, and field devices. These are expected to become commercially available in 2013. Invest in Modernizing the Electricity GridThe Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy support the President’s effort to accelerate the transformation of America’s energy system through research and development, partnerships, facilitation, modeling and analytics, and emergency preparedness.Modernize the Nuclear Security EnterpriseThe NNSA implements programs for four major national security endeavors: leveraging science to maintain a safe, secure, and effective arsenal of nuclear weapons and capabilities to deter any adversary and guarantee that defense to our allies; pursuing our efforts at home and around the world to reduce the global threat posed by nuclear weapons, nuclear proliferation, nuclear terrorism, and unsecured or excess nuclear materials; and providing safe and effective nuclear propulsion for the U.S. Navy.
8. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy The Department’s budget request for EERE includes funds to make clean, renewable power such as solar energy and offshore wind more easily integrated into the electric grid and as affordable as electricity from conventional sources, without subsidies. SolarIn February 2011, Energy Secretary Steven Chu launched the SunShot Initiative – a cross-cutting, national endeavor to get solar cost-competitive with fossil fuels and without subsidies by the end of the decade. Just two years later, we’ve made remarkable progress in accelerating the development of low-cost solar power and building a thriving solar industry that can compete in the global market. 2012 marked a record year for America’s solar industry with installations growing by 76 percent compared to 2011 – representing an estimated market value of $11.5 billion. According to a recent industry estimate, the utility-scale solar sector grew by an unprecedented 134 percent last year. WindLast year, wind energy accounted for approximately 42 percent of all new U.S. electric generating capacity. Today, about seventy percent of the equipment installed at U.S. wind farms – including wind turbines and components like towers, blades, gears and generators – is now from domestic manufactures, doubling from 35 percent in 2005. WaterThe Department’s Water Power Program is committed to developing a portfolio of innovation technologies for clean, domestic power generation from resources such as hydropower, waves and tides. The program is aimed at supporting 15 percent of our nation’s electricity needs from water power by 2030. Last year, Ocean Renewable Power Company deployed the nation’s first commercial, grid-connected tidal energy project off the coast of Eastport, Maine.
VehiclesThe EV Everywhere Grand Challenge is a DOE-wide cross-cutting initiative focused on breakthroughs in plug-in electric vehicle technology to achieve the goal of making the U.S. the first country in the world to invent and produce plug-in electric vehicles that are as affordable and convenient as gasoline powered vehicles by 2022. BioenergyThe FY14 budget request includes funds to initiate laboratory-scale proof-of-concept work on novel technologies identified through pathways analysis, including bioconversion efficiency, bio-oil R&D and R&D for biomass-derived low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing. In 2012, the program successfully achieved its 10-year goal of demonstrating cellulosic ethanol at the pilot scale at an estimated production-scale cost of $2.15/gallon. Fuel CellsThe FY14 budget request includes funding to support the targeted reduction of the cost of fuel cells from $47/kW today to $30/kW in 2017, and will improve fuel cell durability from 2,500 hours to 5,000 hours by 2017. BuildingsEach year, the U.S. spends about $200 billion just to power commercial buildings – and another $200 billion to power industrial facilities. President Obama launched the Better Buildings Challenge to help America’s commercial and industrial buildings become at least 20 percent more efficient over the next decade. Proven Success from EERE ResearchOver the last 30 years EERE R&D has yielded net benefit of more than $70B to heavy-duty trucking industry (70:1 return-on-investment).Support from EERE has reduced plug-in electric vehicle battery costs by 50% in last 4 years.EERE research has reduced fuel cell costs by 35% in last 4 years.In 2012, we achieved 10-year-goal of demonstrating $2.15/gallon cellulosic ethanol.
The Energy Department has long supported R&D focused on harnessing fossil resources safely and responsibly. Recently, DOEs uccessfully completed an unprecedented test last year to safely extract a steady flow of natural gas from methane hydrates in the North Slope of Alaska. And the President’s 2014 budget provides $17 million to support unconventional gas technologies to ensure the U.S. remains at the front of safe and efficient development. The President’s Budget also builds on our investments in Carbon Capture and Storage $112 million for Carbon Capture, for the development of post-combustion and pre-combustion CO2 capture and compression technologies for power plants.$61.1 million for Carbon Storage, working to develop technologies to ensure permanent geologic storage of captured CO2.By 2015, these projects are expected to capture and store CO2 at a rate of more than 5 million metric tons per year. We are already seeing significant progress with investments in industrial carbon capture technologies - like the Air Products and Chemicals project is in Port Arthur, Texas, which just last year began successfully capturing carbon from a large-scale industrial operations and using it to recover difficult, hard-to-access domestic oil reservesDOE is committed to maintain the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, The importance of the Home Heating Reserve was clear after Hurricane Sandy when 121,000 barrels were released.
OE has achieved remarkable results: • Developed capabilities that prevent unexpected communications or processes on protected system components, such as control system LANs, substation computers, and field devices. These are expected to become commercially available in 2013.• National Laboratory research resulted in an energy delivery control system mapping and visualization capability that several utilities are now using to visualize and ensure the communications taking place on their control system networks are appropriate. • Energy Sector Cyber Security Maturity Model was released. This tool helps utilities to identify areas for cybersecurity investment, prioritize cybersecurity resources in a way that most effectively reduces risk, and compare their cybersecurity capabilities with other utilities. The FY 2014 Budget Request reflects an increased investment in modernizing the grid and in strengthening the resiliency of the energy infrastructure system. $38 million for cybersecurity for energy delivery systems.Increases funding for R&D to improve cybersecurity for control systems used in critical energy infrastructure.Enhances situational awareness and operating capacities for private sector actors to increase cyber security.$20 million for the new Electrical Systems Hub which will focus on the interface between transmission and distribution to improve responses to natural disasters, cyber security incidents, and ‘pinch points’ in grid modernization.Provides $16 million for infrastructure security and energy restoration activities - including the expansion of the Energy Resilience and Operations Center.
Currently, nuclear energy supplies about 20 percent of the nation’s electricity and over 70 percent of clean, non-carbon producing electricity. Over 100 nuclear power plants are offering reliable and affordable baseload electricity in the U.S. The Office of Nuclear Energy supports research, development and demonstration activities which are designed to resolve the technical, cost, safety, waste management, proliferation resistance and security challenges of continued use of nuclear energy. The Department’s FY14 budget request includes $70 million to continue support for design certification and licensing activities for the Small Modular Reactor designs through cost-shared agreements with industry partners. The Request also funds activities to lay the ground work for the design of an integrated waste management system and related research and development activities. This supports the Administration’s Strategy for the Management and Disposal of Used Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste that provides a framework for moving toward a sustainable program to deploy an integrated system capable of transporting, storing and disposing of used nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. PU-238: DOE has started to demonstrate key technologies as the first step to re-establishing Pu-238 production. The past Pu-238 production process was designed to use reactors that no longer operate, and made use of a large facility that also supported defense activities. We are redesigning the process to make use of currently existing research reactors and facilities; this starts with demonstrating the individual processes on a small scale and making any necessary adjustments. During this early stage of the project we are running tests of different parts of the production process separately. For example, one line of testing involves irradiating targets loaded with small amounts of neptunium in the HFIR reactor. Another involves fine-tuning the way we will dissolve targets to start extracting the Pu-238 .
ARPA-E seeks to support early-stage energy technology innovations that will enhance the economic and energy security of the United States by identifying and promoting advances in fundamental and applied sciences; translating scientific discoveries and cutting-edge inventions into technological innovations; and accelerating transformational technological advances in areas that industry by itself is not likely to undertake because of technical and financial uncertainty. ARPA-E performers have experienced several notable technological successes and formed strong partnerships in both the public and private sector, including: Doubling the world record energy density for a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (to 400 Whr/kg). Envia Systems is developing new silicon-based negative electrode materials to produce commercial EV batteries that outperform today's technology by 2-3 times. Partnering with the U.S. Navy to advance research on heating and air conditioning efficiency; In the first few years, 11 of the companies funded with $40 million dollars have attracted more than $200 million in combined private investment. In the President’s budget, ARPA-E funding is broken down into two areas: Transportation Systems ($197.0 million) and Stationary Power Systems ($148.0 million)
The Department of Energy's Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative is focused on growing American manufacturing of clean energy products and boosting U.S. competitiveness through major improvements in manufacturing energy productivity.Through EERE’s innovative research and development projects, DOE would invest $54 million on 13 projects to spur development of transformational manufacturing technologies.DOE’s new Carbon Fiber Technology Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is working with manufacturers and researchers to develop better and cheaper processes for producing carbon fibers. Carbon fiber, together with other lightweight materials, could cut the weight of vehicles by up to 50%, improving fuel efficiency by more than 35 percent .Our FY 2014 investment would also support the deployment of at least three Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, consistent with the President’s vision for a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation, aimed at bringing together universities, companies, and the Government to co-invest in solving industry-relevant problems.The CEMI Institutes are intended to provide timely, affordable access to physical and virtual tools, and to demonstrate new materials and critical processes to advance the use of clean energy manufacturing technologies for industry. Almost a year ago today, GE announced the opening of a newly revitalized manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky where the company is producing cutting-edge highly efficient GeoSpring water heaters - creating hundreds of new jobs in the process. Due to a renewed appreciation of the unique competitive advantages of manufacturing in American, GE moved its operations back from China. Work on the unique technology that GE is using started years prior through a DOE research effort carried out with Oak Ridge National Lab. GE found that with new technology and based in the U.S., they were able to develop and produce a, more efficient product that is more competitive in the global market.
The President’s Race to the Top for Energy Efficiency and Grid Modernization initiative looks to replicate the highly successful incentive model used in the education field to encourage state authorities to cut waste and support energy efficiency and modernizing the Grid.The program works to motivate states, local governments with public power utilities, co-operatives, and tribes to align the incentives of their regulated utilities and other investors with the interests of customers in energy efficiency and distributed generation, and the national interest in a resilient grid. The $200 million in funding will be split between technical assistance in the qualifying phase, and performance-based grants in the final selection. Because applicants vary widely in size, awards may be proportional to each applicant’s size.Qualifying criteria will be in five categories: Energy efficiency, including combined heat and power, and demand response; Distributed generation; Customer access to data; Resiliency and cybersecurity; Visibility in grid operations.
Energy Innovation Hubs The hubs are modeled after the strong scientific management characteristics of the Manhattan Project, Lincoln Lab at MIT that developed radar, AT&T Bell Laboratories that developed the transistor and, more recently, the highly successful Bioenergy Research Centers established during the Bush Administration. Last year, the Department announced two new hubs – the Critical Materials Hub led by Ames Laboratory and the Batteries and Energy Storage Hub led by Argonne National Laboratory. This builds on the other hubs the Department has launched since 2010, including: the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis, which focuses on advanced research to develop fuels directly from sunlight; the Consortium for Advanced Simulation of Light Water Reactors, which is seeking to improve nuclear reactors through sophisticated computer-based modeling and simulation; and the Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster for Energy-Efficient Buildings, which is working to achieve major breakthroughs in energy efficient building design.The FY14 budget request includes $20 million to establish a new Electricity Systems Hub to address fundamental science, technology, economic and policy issues that affect our ability to achieve a seamless and modernized grid.
Science-driven technology has been responsible for more than 50 percent of U.S. economic growth since 1945. The Energy Department’s investments in cutting-edge research facilities are essential to ensure America’s future competitiveness.Over the last four years, well over 100,000 researchers from academia, industry, and government have used our unique facilities and equipment to advance their work. Last year alone, more than 29,000 scientists from the public and private sector utilized our DOE User Facilities for research.
Our Frontier Research Centers include some 600 researchers from multiple institutions. These research teams have generated more than 3,400 peer-reviewed publications, 60 invention disclosures, 200 patents, and numerous instances of technology transfer in just three years.One EFRC has used the advanced materials science technique of “self-healing” materials to prevent spontaneous combustion of lithium-ion batteries.EFRC researchers used silicon nanowires to make thin-film solar cells comparable in conversion efficiency to hard wafer silicon cells. EFRC researchers significantly increased the effectiveness of zeolite catalysts, which play a key role in conversion of petroleum into useful products such as gasoline by shaping them into a “house of cards” structure.
The request for NNSA is $11.7 billion; *2.8% more than the FY 2012 current level (+$304 million) *The 2.8% is compared to FY12 Current for DNN/NR/OA and FY13 Annualized CR for Weapons
-- NNSA will remove all excess HEU and Pu from Belgium and Italy prior to the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit --NNSA will continue with security upgrades to high priority Russian nuclear facilities and downblend 1 MT of Russian HEU to LEU
The President’s FY 2014 Budget provides EM with $5.6 billion and will progress all areas of the cleanup program and position EM to meet all FY2014 enforceable milestones. EM continues to develop and apply innovative cleanup strategies to complete work safely, on schedule and within cost, demonstrating value to the American taxpayers.Despite the economic challenges facing our nation and the budget pressures being felt throughout the federal government, the request reaffirms the national commitment to the President’s nuclear security vision, applying world-class science that addresses our nation’s greatest safety and cleanup challenges and building EM’s key investments in people, programs and infrastructure.In the past four years, we have made historic progress in cleaning up nuclear contamination leftover from the Cold War, reducing the total footprint by nearly 75 percent and permanently cleaning up 690 square miles of contaminated land—an area more than 30 times the size of Manhattan.