The Army has established large-scale renewable energy and energy efficiency programs to meet mandates for 25% renewable energy by 2025 and net zero installations by 2030, with the Army Energy Initiatives Task Force overseeing projects over 10MW in scale using third-party financing to install solar, wind, biomass, and other renewable energy sources across Army bases.
The Army's energy programs aim to increase renewable energy usage and improve energy efficiency. The presentation provides updates on Army initiatives including establishing an Energy Initiatives Task Force to develop large-scale renewable energy projects using third-party financing. It also discusses efforts to improve operational energy usage through technologies to extend soldier endurance and reduce fuel consumption in vehicles. The Office of Business Transformation supports the energy program by developing planning processes and helping synchronize efforts with other Army priorities.
The management of generation assets, never easy, is even more challenging in today’s environment of uncertain commodity prices, aging infrastructure, environmental mandates, and uncertainty in regulatory and capital markets. Cooperatives must respond by effectively planning their portfolios and getting the most out of the assets they have.
This ScottMadden insight is the first in a series on “Five Strategic Priorities for Generation and Transmission Cooperatives.” The report summary can be found here: http://www.scottmadden.com/insight/516/five-strategic-priorities-for-generation-and-transmission-cooperatives.html.
To learn more, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXv: CCE, FSE: D7H, OTCQX: CMRZF) announces that it has completed a preliminary evaluation of local and regional wind data to the west of Lac LeMoyne, indicating favourable wind speeds for renewable power development as part of the Ashram Rare Earth Project’s energy requirements.
Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXv: CCE, FSE: D7H, OTCQX: CMRZF) announces it has been awarded a grant totaling $300,000 from the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature et technologie (FRQNT) and the Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles (MERN). These funds will be directed to the optimization of tailings management for the Ashram Rare Earth Element Deposit in Quebec.
EXCO Resources VP & COO Hal Hickey's presentation to the LOGA Annual Meeting on Tuesday April 5th, 2011 at L'auberge Du Lac in Lake Charles, LA.
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The document discusses Hawaii's efforts to transform its electricity grid to integrate more renewable energy sources like wind and solar in order to meet renewable portfolio standards and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Planning studies are being conducted to understand the impacts and feasibility of integrating high levels of variable renewable resources. New tools, programs, and processes are being developed and applied to help facilitate this transformation, including the Hawaii Utility Integration Initiative, battery energy storage demonstrations, and studies of inter-island wind transmission via undersea cables. The goal is to achieve a reliable, sustainable and cost-effective renewable energy future for Hawaii.
This document summarizes SaskPower's experience developing the world's first commercial-scale integrated carbon capture and storage (ICCS) project at its Boundary Dam Power Station Unit 3. It describes SaskPower's decades-long pursuit of clean coal power technology from the 1980s onwards. Key factors in the decision to retrofit Unit 3 were continued value from existing infrastructure and revenues from sale of captured CO2, sulphuric acid, and fly ash. Major challenges included immature technology, construction complexity, and cost escalation. The project demonstrates that large-scale CCS at coal plants is viable and provides lessons for future clean coal initiatives.
The Army's energy programs aim to increase renewable energy usage and improve energy efficiency. The presentation provides updates on Army initiatives including establishing an Energy Initiatives Task Force to develop large-scale renewable energy projects using third-party financing. It also discusses efforts to improve operational energy usage through technologies to extend soldier endurance and reduce fuel consumption in vehicles. The Office of Business Transformation supports the energy program by developing planning processes and helping synchronize efforts with other Army priorities.
The management of generation assets, never easy, is even more challenging in today’s environment of uncertain commodity prices, aging infrastructure, environmental mandates, and uncertainty in regulatory and capital markets. Cooperatives must respond by effectively planning their portfolios and getting the most out of the assets they have.
This ScottMadden insight is the first in a series on “Five Strategic Priorities for Generation and Transmission Cooperatives.” The report summary can be found here: http://www.scottmadden.com/insight/516/five-strategic-priorities-for-generation-and-transmission-cooperatives.html.
To learn more, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXv: CCE, FSE: D7H, OTCQX: CMRZF) announces that it has completed a preliminary evaluation of local and regional wind data to the west of Lac LeMoyne, indicating favourable wind speeds for renewable power development as part of the Ashram Rare Earth Project’s energy requirements.
Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXv: CCE, FSE: D7H, OTCQX: CMRZF) announces it has been awarded a grant totaling $300,000 from the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature et technologie (FRQNT) and the Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles (MERN). These funds will be directed to the optimization of tailings management for the Ashram Rare Earth Element Deposit in Quebec.
EXCO Resources VP & COO Hal Hickey's presentation to the LOGA Annual Meeting on Tuesday April 5th, 2011 at L'auberge Du Lac in Lake Charles, LA.
www.loga.la
www.twitter/LaOilGasAssoc
www.facebook.com/LouisianaOilGasAssociation
The document discusses Hawaii's efforts to transform its electricity grid to integrate more renewable energy sources like wind and solar in order to meet renewable portfolio standards and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Planning studies are being conducted to understand the impacts and feasibility of integrating high levels of variable renewable resources. New tools, programs, and processes are being developed and applied to help facilitate this transformation, including the Hawaii Utility Integration Initiative, battery energy storage demonstrations, and studies of inter-island wind transmission via undersea cables. The goal is to achieve a reliable, sustainable and cost-effective renewable energy future for Hawaii.
This document summarizes SaskPower's experience developing the world's first commercial-scale integrated carbon capture and storage (ICCS) project at its Boundary Dam Power Station Unit 3. It describes SaskPower's decades-long pursuit of clean coal power technology from the 1980s onwards. Key factors in the decision to retrofit Unit 3 were continued value from existing infrastructure and revenues from sale of captured CO2, sulphuric acid, and fly ash. Major challenges included immature technology, construction complexity, and cost escalation. The project demonstrates that large-scale CCS at coal plants is viable and provides lessons for future clean coal initiatives.
Status of North American CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS) Projects - presentation by Adam Berger in the International CCS session at the UKCCSRC Cardiff Biannual Meeting, 10-11 September 2014
Integrated Resource Plan Public Scoping – Oct 24 2013TVANews
The Tennessee Valley Authority periodically updates our power generation strategy. The purpose of the Integrated Resource Plan is to identify the portfolio most likely to help TVA lead the region and the nation toward a cleaner and more secure energy future, relying more on nuclear power and energy efficiency and relying less on coal.
This document summarizes the natural gas supply chain from upstream production to downstream consumption. It describes the various sources of natural gas including conventional and unconventional reserves developed through hydraulic fracturing. It also discusses the midstream infrastructure of gathering pipelines, processing plants, storage facilities, and interstate pipelines. Finally, it outlines the downstream sector including local distribution companies and end users such as power plants, industrial facilities, commercial businesses and homes. Paradigm shifts have occurred through technological advances in hydraulic fracturing and infrastructure expansion to move gas to new markets.
A number of factors are contributing to increases in renewable energy production in the United
States (and beyond). These factors include rapidly declining costs of electricity produced from
renewable energy sources, regulatory and policy obligations and incentives, and moves to reduce
pollution from fossil fuel-based power generation, including greenhouse gas emissions. While
not all renewable energy sources are variable, two such technologies – wind and solar PV –
currently dominate the growth of renewable electricity production. The production from wind
and solar PV tries to capture the freely available but varying amount of wind and solar
irradiance. As the share of electricity produced from variable renewable resources grows, so does
the need to integrate these resources in a cost-effective manner, i.e., to ensure that total
electricity production from all sources including variable renewable generation equals electricity
demand in real time. Also, a future electric system characterized by a rising share of renewable
energy will likely require concurrent changes to the existing transmission and distribution
(T&D) infrastructure. While this report does not delve into that topic, utilities, grid operators
and regulators must carefully plan for needed future investments in T&D, given the lead times
and complexities involved.
Green technology frontiers; Carbon capture and storage (CCS)Gassnova SF
Several large-scale CCS projects are underway worldwide to demonstrate the full CCS chain. Norway is a leader in CCS due to its technical expertise and early projects like Sleipner that has stored CO2 underground for over 16 years. The Norwegian state enterprise Gassnova oversees CCS demonstration projects in Norway, including the CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad which tests carbon capture technologies. Gassnova also manages the planning for a full-scale
The document describes the Ocean Thermal Extractable Energy Visualization (OTEEV) project, which aims to assess the maximum practically extractable ocean thermal energy (MPEE) on a global scale. The project uses output from a high-resolution ocean model run through an energy extraction model to produce estimated net power per location. This data will be integrated into an interactive GIS tool for public visualization of the global ocean thermal energy resource. Key accomplishments to date include completing the OTEC power extraction model and validating it using ocean temperature and depth profiles. Remaining work includes incorporating full model output into the GIS tool and delivering the final report.
This document provides an overview and summary of Spectra Energy's assets and business strategy presented by Laura Sayavedra, Vice President & Treasurer, at the Barclays Investment Grade & Energy Pipeline Conference on March 5, 2014. The summary includes details on Spectra Energy's diverse portfolio of natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil transportation and storage assets across North America, supported by long-term contracts. It also outlines Spectra Energy's growth strategy, including $6 billion in assets acquired or placed into service in 2013 and $7 billion in current projects, maintaining investment grade credit ratings and balance sheets.
The document discusses carbon capture and storage (CCS) regulatory and project developments in the United States.
[1] The EPA finalized rules for geological storage of CO2 and greenhouse gas reporting, providing a regulatory framework. Several states also passed CCS legislation. [2] Several large CCS projects were underway in the US, applying CCS at coal power plants and for enhanced oil recovery. [3] However, a key project called FutureGen 2.0 hit a setback as one of its partners, Ameren, withdrew, which could delay or imperil the project and CCS technology demonstration in the US.
A consultation paper and request for feedback on a proposed new set of regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions (i.e. methane) from proposed new LNG export facilities in Nova Scotia--should those facilities get built.
Final Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy for the ERCOT Region, Summer 2...EPIS Inc
The document summarizes the seasonal assessment of resource adequacy for the ERCOT region for the upcoming summer of 2015. It finds that the region is expected to have sufficient generating capacity to meet forecasted peak demand. The forecasted reserve capacity has increased since the preliminary assessment in March 2015 due to a milder weather forecast, lowering projected load, and additional planned generation capacity coming online. ERCOT does not anticipate issues with generation availability related to environmental regulations or drought conditions.
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update (Natural Gas Edition)ScottMadden, Inc.
In this special edition of the Energy Industry Update, we focus on trends and issues in the natural gas industry featuring our thoughts and views on where the natural gas industry has been and is going. ScottMadden has assisted natural gas distributors, pipelines, and related product providers in business and strategic planning, process improvement, cost reduction, and other critical work, helping our clients succeed and thrive.
Jolee Allwood seeks a position in graphic design where she can handle clients, manage projects, and oversee employees. She has a Associate's degree in Graphic Design and experience with Adobe software and Microsoft Office. She has volunteered designing bulletins and murals for her church and high school. References are available from her coach and a church leader who can attest to her skills in leadership, design, and volunteer work.
UNB creative presentation in Cairo, Egypt focused on providing banking solutions that satisfy increasing consumer needs in a changing world, privileges and services that help clients feel unique and distinctive, and being a source of light that enlightens life and fulfills consumer needs through fulfilling their financial demands.
The document describes several beer marketing campaigns from Canada, Thailand, and Brazil. It summarizes each campaign in a few bullet points describing the key details, such as the sponsoring brand, targeted country or region, promoting agency, and main promotional strategies or activities used in each campaign.
With stunning harbour, iconic beaches, surely Sydney can offers travelers plenty of fun things to do, this is our top 10 ultimate Sydney experience, what do you think?
Shankeshwar Metals is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company that imports, exports, stocks, and supplies various ferrous and non-ferrous metal products. The company deals in stainless steel, alloy steel, carbon steel, titanium, nickel alloys, and other metals. It offers products like rounds bars, wires, sheets, plates, coils, pipes, tubes, angles, channels, and more. Shankeshwar Metals has become a major player in the metals industry through its wide product range and focus on customer needs.
High Endurance Last Level Hybrid Cache Designkeerthi thallam
This document proposes a high endurance hybrid cache design with access aware policies and dynamic cache partitioning. It addresses the problems of high leakage power in SRAM caches and high write latency/energy in STT-RAM caches. The design uses a hybrid local cache with both SRAM and STT-RAM cells to reduce write pressure on any single bank. Access aware policies direct writes to the SRAM portion when possible to utilize its fast write speeds. Dynamic cache partitioning further balances the write distribution and reduces cache misses over time. Analysis shows this approach improves write counts, lifetime, and performance compared to a traditional cache design.
The document describes a yogurt product called "Yogurt Vaquira" created by Viviana Quintero, Juan Vargas, and Rigoberto Ramos. The yogurt is nutritious, containing vitamins and minerals like potassium, sodium, magnesium, and zinc. It would strengthen teeth and bones. The authors propose exporting the yogurt product to the United States due to its large consumer population and potential for good sales results. Large Colombian yogurt companies currently export to countries like the US, Venezuela, Canada, Curacao, and Guatemala.
Status of North American CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS) Projects - presentation by Adam Berger in the International CCS session at the UKCCSRC Cardiff Biannual Meeting, 10-11 September 2014
Integrated Resource Plan Public Scoping – Oct 24 2013TVANews
The Tennessee Valley Authority periodically updates our power generation strategy. The purpose of the Integrated Resource Plan is to identify the portfolio most likely to help TVA lead the region and the nation toward a cleaner and more secure energy future, relying more on nuclear power and energy efficiency and relying less on coal.
This document summarizes the natural gas supply chain from upstream production to downstream consumption. It describes the various sources of natural gas including conventional and unconventional reserves developed through hydraulic fracturing. It also discusses the midstream infrastructure of gathering pipelines, processing plants, storage facilities, and interstate pipelines. Finally, it outlines the downstream sector including local distribution companies and end users such as power plants, industrial facilities, commercial businesses and homes. Paradigm shifts have occurred through technological advances in hydraulic fracturing and infrastructure expansion to move gas to new markets.
A number of factors are contributing to increases in renewable energy production in the United
States (and beyond). These factors include rapidly declining costs of electricity produced from
renewable energy sources, regulatory and policy obligations and incentives, and moves to reduce
pollution from fossil fuel-based power generation, including greenhouse gas emissions. While
not all renewable energy sources are variable, two such technologies – wind and solar PV –
currently dominate the growth of renewable electricity production. The production from wind
and solar PV tries to capture the freely available but varying amount of wind and solar
irradiance. As the share of electricity produced from variable renewable resources grows, so does
the need to integrate these resources in a cost-effective manner, i.e., to ensure that total
electricity production from all sources including variable renewable generation equals electricity
demand in real time. Also, a future electric system characterized by a rising share of renewable
energy will likely require concurrent changes to the existing transmission and distribution
(T&D) infrastructure. While this report does not delve into that topic, utilities, grid operators
and regulators must carefully plan for needed future investments in T&D, given the lead times
and complexities involved.
Green technology frontiers; Carbon capture and storage (CCS)Gassnova SF
Several large-scale CCS projects are underway worldwide to demonstrate the full CCS chain. Norway is a leader in CCS due to its technical expertise and early projects like Sleipner that has stored CO2 underground for over 16 years. The Norwegian state enterprise Gassnova oversees CCS demonstration projects in Norway, including the CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad which tests carbon capture technologies. Gassnova also manages the planning for a full-scale
The document describes the Ocean Thermal Extractable Energy Visualization (OTEEV) project, which aims to assess the maximum practically extractable ocean thermal energy (MPEE) on a global scale. The project uses output from a high-resolution ocean model run through an energy extraction model to produce estimated net power per location. This data will be integrated into an interactive GIS tool for public visualization of the global ocean thermal energy resource. Key accomplishments to date include completing the OTEC power extraction model and validating it using ocean temperature and depth profiles. Remaining work includes incorporating full model output into the GIS tool and delivering the final report.
This document provides an overview and summary of Spectra Energy's assets and business strategy presented by Laura Sayavedra, Vice President & Treasurer, at the Barclays Investment Grade & Energy Pipeline Conference on March 5, 2014. The summary includes details on Spectra Energy's diverse portfolio of natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil transportation and storage assets across North America, supported by long-term contracts. It also outlines Spectra Energy's growth strategy, including $6 billion in assets acquired or placed into service in 2013 and $7 billion in current projects, maintaining investment grade credit ratings and balance sheets.
The document discusses carbon capture and storage (CCS) regulatory and project developments in the United States.
[1] The EPA finalized rules for geological storage of CO2 and greenhouse gas reporting, providing a regulatory framework. Several states also passed CCS legislation. [2] Several large CCS projects were underway in the US, applying CCS at coal power plants and for enhanced oil recovery. [3] However, a key project called FutureGen 2.0 hit a setback as one of its partners, Ameren, withdrew, which could delay or imperil the project and CCS technology demonstration in the US.
A consultation paper and request for feedback on a proposed new set of regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions (i.e. methane) from proposed new LNG export facilities in Nova Scotia--should those facilities get built.
Final Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy for the ERCOT Region, Summer 2...EPIS Inc
The document summarizes the seasonal assessment of resource adequacy for the ERCOT region for the upcoming summer of 2015. It finds that the region is expected to have sufficient generating capacity to meet forecasted peak demand. The forecasted reserve capacity has increased since the preliminary assessment in March 2015 due to a milder weather forecast, lowering projected load, and additional planned generation capacity coming online. ERCOT does not anticipate issues with generation availability related to environmental regulations or drought conditions.
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update (Natural Gas Edition)ScottMadden, Inc.
In this special edition of the Energy Industry Update, we focus on trends and issues in the natural gas industry featuring our thoughts and views on where the natural gas industry has been and is going. ScottMadden has assisted natural gas distributors, pipelines, and related product providers in business and strategic planning, process improvement, cost reduction, and other critical work, helping our clients succeed and thrive.
Jolee Allwood seeks a position in graphic design where she can handle clients, manage projects, and oversee employees. She has a Associate's degree in Graphic Design and experience with Adobe software and Microsoft Office. She has volunteered designing bulletins and murals for her church and high school. References are available from her coach and a church leader who can attest to her skills in leadership, design, and volunteer work.
UNB creative presentation in Cairo, Egypt focused on providing banking solutions that satisfy increasing consumer needs in a changing world, privileges and services that help clients feel unique and distinctive, and being a source of light that enlightens life and fulfills consumer needs through fulfilling their financial demands.
The document describes several beer marketing campaigns from Canada, Thailand, and Brazil. It summarizes each campaign in a few bullet points describing the key details, such as the sponsoring brand, targeted country or region, promoting agency, and main promotional strategies or activities used in each campaign.
With stunning harbour, iconic beaches, surely Sydney can offers travelers plenty of fun things to do, this is our top 10 ultimate Sydney experience, what do you think?
Shankeshwar Metals is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company that imports, exports, stocks, and supplies various ferrous and non-ferrous metal products. The company deals in stainless steel, alloy steel, carbon steel, titanium, nickel alloys, and other metals. It offers products like rounds bars, wires, sheets, plates, coils, pipes, tubes, angles, channels, and more. Shankeshwar Metals has become a major player in the metals industry through its wide product range and focus on customer needs.
High Endurance Last Level Hybrid Cache Designkeerthi thallam
This document proposes a high endurance hybrid cache design with access aware policies and dynamic cache partitioning. It addresses the problems of high leakage power in SRAM caches and high write latency/energy in STT-RAM caches. The design uses a hybrid local cache with both SRAM and STT-RAM cells to reduce write pressure on any single bank. Access aware policies direct writes to the SRAM portion when possible to utilize its fast write speeds. Dynamic cache partitioning further balances the write distribution and reduces cache misses over time. Analysis shows this approach improves write counts, lifetime, and performance compared to a traditional cache design.
The document describes a yogurt product called "Yogurt Vaquira" created by Viviana Quintero, Juan Vargas, and Rigoberto Ramos. The yogurt is nutritious, containing vitamins and minerals like potassium, sodium, magnesium, and zinc. It would strengthen teeth and bones. The authors propose exporting the yogurt product to the United States due to its large consumer population and potential for good sales results. Large Colombian yogurt companies currently export to countries like the US, Venezuela, Canada, Curacao, and Guatemala.
Sanchaita Pal has over 15 years of experience in commercial operations, materials management, and supply chain management. She has expertise in procurement, vendor management, import/export regulations, and implementing cost saving strategies. Her experience includes managing procurement budgets of over $50 million for large power and aluminum plants. She holds an MBA in materials management and has worked for companies such as Tata Consulting Engineers and Vedanta Aluminium.
Karin Kraus has over 15 years of experience in necropsy and laboratory work. She has extensive experience performing necropsies, collecting samples, dosing animals, and maintaining study schedules and deadlines. She is skilled in quality control procedures, problem solving, communication, and maintaining compliance with good laboratory practices.
Kirk Herrick has over 15 years of experience managing business units and projects for Fortune 500 companies. He has held roles such as Americas Business/Logistics Operations Manager at Hewlett Packard, where he provided operational support and managed staff. Herrick also has a background in instructional design and developing training programs. He holds certifications in project management, ITIL, and business analysis.
The document provides information on registering as an organ donor in New York State. It lists the requirements for providing one's permanent address on registration forms, as temporary or incomplete addresses will not be accepted. It also lists the major organ procurement organizations, tissue banks, and eye banks in New York that facilitate organ, tissue, and eye donation and recovery.
INFOGRAPHIC: EU Referendum – What do UK business leaders feel about the EU?PriceBailey
Business leaders in several UK cities were surveyed about remaining in or leaving the EU. 56% said leaving would have a negative impact on their business, while 29% believed it would have a positive impact. Most thought the general economic conditions in the UK and EU would get worse or stay the same over the next year. When asked about their preferred future relationship with the EU, 64% wanted to remain as currently configured, while 15% favored closer political and economic ties and 11% wanted to leave the EU altogether.
TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING GRAIN QUALITY OF CEREALS Guru6005
This document summarizes research on improving the quality of various cereal grains through agronomic practices. It includes tables showing the effects of factors like planting methods, nutrient levels, tillage systems and crop rotations on the protein, starch, and oil content as well as yields of crops like maize, wheat and rice. The results demonstrate how agronomic biofortification through optimized fertilization and cultivation techniques can enhance the nutritional quality of staple grains.
Digital assurance through comprehensive test automation is crucial for businesses undergoing digital transformation to keep up with changing demands. EPAM provides test automation services and intellectual property to help clients achieve digital assurance. Their experienced testers work closely with business teams to ensure technology aligns with goals and provides a consistent customer experience across channels. Automated testing allows for continuous delivery while maintaining quality.
The document discusses strategic sustainability performance plans and the net zero hierarchy. It provides context for sustainability goals and policies from executive orders and reviews DoD's strategic sustainability performance plan to meet operational needs over the long term. The net zero hierarchy aims to reduce energy, water, and waste footprints and several military installations are piloting net zero programs.
The strategic energy management plan has the goals of complying with legislative mandates for energy reduction, meeting sustainability plans, and establishing structures to enable energy reduction plans. It identifies 41 components to achieve these goals, which include energy data management, energy supply management, reducing energy use in facilities, improving equipment efficiency, and integrating energy efforts across campus. The plan provides details on each component, their business case, tasks, interactions required, costs, and benefits.
How Energy Master Planning helps bridge the implementation gap for local governments' Climate Action Plans.
Presentation made at Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative Forum on June 26, 2019.
How Energy Master Planning helps bridge the implementation gap for local governments' Climate Action Plans.
Presentation made at Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative Forum on June 26, 2019.
How Energy Master Planning helps bridge the implementation gap for local governments' Climate Action Plans.
Presentation made at Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative Forum on June 26, 2019.
Southern Energy Efficiency Center Final ReportFlanna489y
The Southern Energy Efficiency Center (SEEC) final report summarizes the organization's activities from 2009-2010. The SEEC worked with partners in 12 southern states to increase the deployment of high-performance buildings. Key accomplishments included developing an online resource center, producing educational materials on efficient building techniques, hosting conferences, and delivering training to over 1,000 attendees. Moving forward, the SEEC recommends expanding these outreach and education efforts to further realize energy savings in the region.
Tips for Utilities and Regulators on Distribution Planning and Distributed En...Smart Grid Northwest
What are regulators and utilities facing related to planning and operating distribution systems (<34.5kV) with Distributed Energy Resources. Ken Nichols and Frances Cleveland present finding and recommendations from paper written for Western Interstate Energy Board, April 2015.
Utility Distribution Planning and Distributed Energy Resource Integration: EQ...Smart Grid Northwest
Changes in Distribution Planning and Operations and DER Integration: April 2015 EQL Energy Presentation at Western Interstate Energy Board, CREPC/SPSC.
Energy Storage Opportunities and Challenges ECOFYS Andrew Gelston
Energy storage provides multiple benefits to power systems but faces valuation challenges due to its ability to act as both generation and load. A wide range of energy storage technologies exist at various stages of development, from mature pumped hydro to promising new battery chemistries. As variable renewable energy increases, so does the need for energy storage to provide balancing services. However, energy storage development has lagged renewable growth. Accurately valuing energy storage benefits and implementing supportive policies can help address this gap.
Five SMART Steps: Supporting the Operational Energy Requirementjeff_voth
Energy has become a strategic as well as an operational imperative for our military. New approaches and innovative technologies are required to significantly improve fuel efficiency, increase endurance, enhance operational flexibility, and support forward presence while reducing vulnerability inherent in a long supply line tether. Assured access to reliable and sustainable supplies of energy is central our military force’s ability to meet operational requirements globally, whether keeping the seas safe of pirates operating off the coast of Africa, providing humanitarian assistance in the wake of natural disaster in the Pacific, or delivering counter-terrorism and special mission unity to hostile regions in the Middle East. From both a strategic and operational perspective, the call to action is clear. Rapid employment of energy efficient technologies is required to transform the Defense Department’s operational energy posture while meeting increasing electric power demands for enhanced combat capability. Considering the challenges facing the our military forces, this presentation proposes a disciplined framework bridging legislation into operations support the mission with operational energy.
IDGA’s 11th Annual Tactical Power Sources Summit will bring together all
relevant stakeholders to discuss the most pressing issues facing the mobile power
community. Examine future trends, identify immediate and long-term needs, and
uncover up-and-coming technologies for use in future threat environments. Policy
makers, uniformed service leaders, academia and industry partners will gather in
Washington D.C. to network, share best practices and explore potential paths to
analyze the future of military energy.
Given the uncertainties surrounding energy prices and pending environmental regulations, there is a growing need for industrial facilities to address energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, sustainability, and process efficiency in their planning. Operations teams and management staff often fail to adopt long-term strategic energy master plans because of resource constraints and the need to focus efforts on near-term capital improvement projects and maintenance. This can result in higher-than-necessary energy costs, unanticipated compliance issues, and lower profits. This presentation will explore a tailored, strategic energy master-planning process that will guide manufacturers in making informed decisions about their facilities’ infrastructure, energy management practices (such as ISO 50001 and SEM), sustainability goals, and process energy efficiency improvements (energy per unit of production).
The first step is a visioning process with decision-makers to identify the desired outcomes, define the constraints, and create an information exchange culminating in a work plan that defines the development of the energy master plan. Next, a process of benchmarking, measurement and verification (M&V), assessment, analysis, financial deliberation, optioning, prioritization, and scenario analysis is developed. This results in an actionable master plan that manufacturers can implement over multiple years.
Clean Energy: Structure and Role of RegulatorsLeonardo ENERGY
This session is part of the Clean Energy Regulators Initiative Webinar Programme.
Theme 1 - The Evolving Role of Network Regulators.
Module 1: Defining Structure and Roles of Regulators and Institutions
Power systems around the world are quickly evolving, and the role of power sector regulators is growing substantially more complex.
This webinar will provide an overview of global forces shaping power sector transformation, discuss the evolving role of the regulator to harness such forces, and then zoom-in on a particular transformative force – variable renewable energy – to discuss specific regulatory aspects and approaches.
This webinar is based on the reports "The Evolving Role of the Power Sector Regulator" and "An Overview of Variable Renewable Energy Regulatory Issues".
Clean Energy: Structure and Role of RegulatorsLeonardo ENERGY
This session is part of the Clean Energy Regulators Initiative Webinar Programme.
Theme 1 - The Evolving Role of Network Regulators.
Module 1: Defining Structure and Roles of Regulators and Institutions
Power systems around the world are quickly evolving, and the role of power sector regulators is growing substantially more complex.
This webinar will provide an overview of global forces shaping power sector transformation, discuss the evolving role of the regulator to harness such forces, and then zoom-in on a particular transformative force – variable renewable energy – to discuss specific regulatory aspects and approaches.
This webinar is based on the reports "The Evolving Role of the Power Sector Regulator" and "An Overview of Variable Renewable Energy Regulatory Issues".
An overview of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Program, a state-led initiative that helps Minnesota local governments, schools, and agencies finance energy-saving improvements through performance contracting. Learn more at http://mncerts.org.gesp
DSP02110-2 Next Gen Energy Storage White Paper_INTER V1Zach Pollock
This document provides an overview of energy storage deployment for utilities and outlines a cross-functional framework. It discusses the rise of energy storage technologies and drivers such as declining costs. It then describes a utility's energy storage deployment life-cycle which includes phases such as needs assessment, use case identification, planning and procurement, deployment, and optimization. Key considerations and impacts for four functional groups - finance and regulatory, system planning and operations, advanced technology and IT, and customer operations - are outlined.
The Scott Institute for Energy Innovation works through the academic units of Carnegie Mellon University to find solutions for the nation's and the world's energy challenges including pathways to a low carbon future, smart grid, new materials for energy, shale gas, and building energy efficiency through research, strategic partnerships, public policy outreach and education.
A REVIEW OF ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS IN THE FIELD AFTER DEPLOYMENTDesignTeam8
This document summarizes Kevin Fok's review of energy storage systems after deployment. It discusses:
1) The growth of energy storage deployments and responsibilities for decommissioning and recycling.
2) Examples of energy storage systems deployed from 2010 to the present and considerations for decommissioning projects.
3) Industry efforts to establish responsible supply chain policies and focus on environmental, social and governance factors to increase sustainability.
The Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation works through the academic units of Carnegie Mellon University to find solutions for the nation’s and world’s energy challenges through research, strategic partnerships, public policy outreach and education.
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This document provides an overview of how the US Army is organized and operates at the headquarters level (HQDA). It begins with the task, purpose and learning objectives of the briefing. It then outlines the agenda which includes discussions of Army history, leadership, organization, communications, politics and specific initiatives like the Energy Task Force. The document provides details on the various commands, directorates and secretariats that make up HQDA. It also explains key HQDA processes like the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process. In summary, the document is intended to familiarize attendees with the structure, functions and operations of the US Army headquarters.
The document discusses the US Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District's project management process. It provides background on the district's history and mission to serve the Chicago metropolitan area. It then describes the district's business lines including navigation, flood risk management, and environmental projects. The document outlines the district's project management lifecycle including initiation, planning, approval, execution, and closeout. It provides examples of ongoing projects like the Indiana Harbor confined disposal facility and flood risk management projects on the Little Calumet River.
The document discusses how the US Army Corps of Engineers integrated LEED standards into planning, design, and construction at Fort Carson, Colorado to support the Army's transformation efforts. This included building new facilities to accommodate an increased base population from the movement of units to Fort Carson. The Corps assembled an integrated project team and established processes to achieve LEED Silver certification for multiple new buildings at Fort Carson, helping reduce operating costs through energy and water efficiency.
This document discusses the Chicago Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) which was developed to address drainage and pollution issues in the Chicago area. It provides an overview of TARP's history and phases. Phase I involved constructing 109 miles of tunnels to control pollution, which was completed in 2006. Phase II involves constructing 3 large reservoirs for flood control, including the McCook Reservoir currently under construction. The McCook Reservoir will provide 10.5 billion gallons of storage once completed and is one of the largest civil works projects of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The document outlines the status and costs of various TARP projects split between the responsibilities of the Corps and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. It concludes with discussing next steps including connecting the McCook
The webinar discussed regional sustainability through federal and private sector collaboration on water resource projects. It provided an overview of the roles of the federal government and private sector in water sustainability projects. As a case study, it described efforts by the US Army Corps of Engineers and partners to protect the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins from invasive species through innovative electric barrier technologies along the Chicago Area Waterway System. The barriers have become more advanced over time and a new permanent electric barrier is under construction to further deter invasive species movement.
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The document discusses the US Army Corps of Engineers' Aquatic Invasive Species Program. It summarizes the risk posed by aquatic invasive species transferring between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins through the Chicago Area Waterway System. It outlines the Corps' strategy, which includes operating electric barriers, monitoring, and the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) that evaluated options to prevent transfer of species between basins. A key focus is a feasibility study at Brandon Road Lock and Dam to identify solutions to reduce risk while minimizing impacts.
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LTC Lovell's Brief to the SAME Philadelphia Post
1. The Army’s Large Scale
Renewable Energy Program
SAME Philadelphia Post
January 2013 Meeting
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LTC Kevin Lovell, PMP
Office of Business Transformation
Army Energy Initiative Task Force
2. Agenda
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- Army Strategic Situation: Driver for Installation
and Operational Energy Requirements
- Army Goal to Deliver Army at Best Value and
Meet Senior Leader Goals
- Army Strategic Energy Situation
- Current Energy Initiatives
- Army Water and Waste Initiatives
3. Over the Last 12 years, We Have Faced…
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Persistent Conflict,
Natural Disasters,
Man Made Disasters,
Supported Foreign Governments,
Army Unit Global Repositioning, &
Base Realignment and Closure.
We have the most Effective Army
in our Nation’s History.
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Aligning to the Army Leader’s Priorities
Readiness at Best Value
Business Transformation
• Define and Reengineer Critical End-to-End Processes
• Manage Business System IT Investments
• Improve Force Management
• Strengthen Financial Management
• Implement an Integrated Management System
OBT Plans, Prepares, Facilitates, and Monitors Execution of Actions within these Priorities
to Improve Army Business Operations in Support of Transforming the Institutional Army
Sec Army Priorities (14 Feb 12)
• Ensure a highly capable force within evolving
budgetary constraints
• Transform the Institutional Army
• Build the Army of 2020 (POM 14-18)
• Enhance Army activities in the Asia-Pacific Region
• Fund reset and modernization
• Champion Soldiers, Civilians, and Families
• Strengthen information assurance and cybersecurity
• Ensure accountability
• Develop energy solutions
• Finalize Arlington National Cemetery reforms
Chief of Staff of the Army Priorities (Jan 12)
• Provide trained, equipped, and ready forces to win the current fight while
maintaining responsiveness for unforeseen contingencies.
• Develop the force of the future, Army 2020 as part of Joint
Force 2020 – a versatile mix of capabilities, formations,
and equipment.
• Sustain our high-quality All-Volunteer Army – Soldiers, Civilians, and
Families, in the Active and Reserve Components.
• Adapt leader development to meet our future security challenges in an
increasingly uncertain and complex strategic environment.
• Foster continued commitment to the Army Profession, a noble and selfless
calling founded on the bedrock of trust.
USA/CMO & VCSA
• Integrated Management (PPBE/ACP)
• Portfolio Reviews
• Improving Force Management
5. Army Energy Mandates, Plans, and
Objectives
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2012 Army Campaign
Plan:
Objective 8-0:
Achieve Energy
Security and
Sustainability
Objectives
Army Leaders Migrated
BI 15 to the ACP To
Streamline Business and
Strategic Processes
BI: Business Initiative; ACP: Army Campaign Plan
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Notional Path to 25% Renewable Energy by 2025
Reaching Army Goals
Requires:
• Enterprise Strategy
• Significant # of RE Projects
• Leverage 3d Party Financing
Army Energy Strategy Outlook
Energy Efficiency Gains: Appropriated funding,
ESPC, UESC
Traditional Energy
Renewable Energy: 3d Party Financing
Renewable Energy
NDAA 2010:
25% by 2025
(1 GW Target)
EP Act 2005
7.5% by 2013
%REofTotalEnergy
Army Progress: 0.5% in 2011
from 168 different projects
RE: Renewable Energy
7. The Army’s Construction and Transformation
Programs Grew the Energy Requirement
• Our Army Completed the Largest Organizational and Real Property Construction
Program Change since W W II
• Transformed & Grew by 74.2K Soldiers
► Moved ~1/3 of the Army by end of FY 2011
► Impacted 380K Soldiers & Family Members
► Affected 304 installations/locations
Execute Synchronized BRAC, Grow the Army,
& Global Defense Posture Realignment
Army Wide Military Construction (MILCON) Program
► Construct 743 Projects, worth $66.6 B from FY06-13 including
• 20 Brigade Complexes & 69,000 Dormitory spaces
• 4,100 Family Housing Units & 66 Child Development Day Care Centers
► 13 Full BRAC & 8 Leased facility closures
► 53 Realignments and 3 Major School realignments
Data From a 2007 Brief
8. The Army’s Energy Program:
A System-of-Systems Approach
Strategy Holistically Addresses Energy and Water
Consumption and Waste Production
NETZERO, EITF, and E2E Address Basing Energy
Soldier Energy
Vehicle Lifecycle Energy Needs
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Water Waste
Energy
BASING
Installation
OPERATIONAL ENERGY
Contingency
SOLDIER VEHICLES
Energy Initiatives
Task Force
9. The Army’s Enterprise Approach:
Energy, Water, and Waste Programs
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• Change the Culture: Develop an Energy Informed Force
̶ Every Soldier a Power Manager
̶ Use System-wide approach for Base Camps Design & Operation Efficiency
• Drive Efficiency across the Enterprise
– Technology/policies will reduce energy footprint
– Leverage 3d Party financing for LSRE and Efficiency Projects
• Build Resilience through Renewable / Alternative Energy
– Diversify energy sources to mitigate energy disruptions
– Provide resiliency through alternative & adaptable capabilities
• Science & Technology
– Army’s future efforts Leverage Science & Technology Investments
A Mix of Business Initiatives, Campaign Objectives and
Staff Oversight
LSRE: Large Scale Renewable Energy
10. The Secretary of the Army established the EITF on
September 15, 2011.
• Project Scale: Equal to or Greater than 10MW
• EITF coordinates on smaller opportunities
• Stakeholders: Installations, Utilities, State
Governments, Local Communities
• Technology: Solar, Wind, Waste to Energy,
Biomass, and Geothermal
• Acquisition Methods: Use existing DoD land-use
and third-party financing authorities
Secretary of the Army
John M. McHugh
Army Energy Initiatives Task Force (EITF)
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EITF Mission: Centrally plan and manage the Army’s large
scale, renewable energy projects using 3d Party financing to
produce cost effective projects on Dept. of the Army land.
11. The EITF Team: Diversified Leaders
with a Deep Bench
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Defense Logistical Command Department of Energy
Department of Air Force Department of Interior Department of Navy
National Renewable Energy Lab Pacific Northwest National LabU.S. Army Corp of Engineers
Savannah River National Laboratory
Partnerships
Alan King, Interim Director
John Lushetsky
Kathleen Ahsing, Director
Ned Shepherd
LTC Kevin Lovell
Alan King, Director
Douglas Waters
Erich Kurre
Heidi Hansen
Office of General Counsel
Executive Director
Planning Division Execution Division Outreach Division
12. EITF seeks to create a balanced pipeline of opportunities that will
serve three driving principles
EITF’s Balanced Enterprise Approach
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13. The EITF is producing a process for developing large-scale renewable
energy projects that is clear, consistent and transparent. This process will
be described in a Renewable Energy Project Development Guide that
will detail the five phases of project development.
EITF’s Business Process
Purpose:
Identify and
prioritize
opportunities
Purpose:
Develop an
opportunity
into
a project
Purpose:
Secure a binding
agreement
Purpose:
Constructing
assets;
structuring
services
Purpose:
Manage
operations and
transition to
closure
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Program established with Pilot Installations in Spring ‘11
Establishing the baseline
̶ Energy Audits: Complete pilot installations
̶ Water Balance Assessments: Ongoing
̶ Material Flow Analysis: Ongoing
Assessing the potential
Planning the future
̶ Develop and Implement projects to improve Energy, Water &
Waste efficiency at pilots over the next 8 years
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future11
Renewable Energy Optimization (REO)
Utility Data from Platts Inc.
Geographical Information System (GIS) Data
Incentive Data from DSIREUSA.ORG
PV Wind Daylighting
Solar
Water
Heat
Concentrating
Solar PowerBiomass
AlgorithmAlgorithm
Life Cycle CostLife Cycle Cost
City Cost Adjustments from RS Means & Co.
OptimizationOptimization
• REO finds the least-cost combination of renewable energy
technologies to meet net zero goal
Water
Supply
Water Use
Losses
Irrigation
Cooling/
Process
Indoor building
Alternate water
On-site ground
On-site surface water
Municipal
The Army’s Net Zero Program:
Efficiency Improvement Efforts
16. Basing Power: Team Effort to Increase our
Security & Base Camp Energy Efficiency
Situation: Dislocated base camps in austere conditions, resupplied by vulnerable
convoys
The Team:
ASA(IE&E)
G-3/5/7 Rapid Equipping Force (REF)
Army G-4, the Logistics Initiative Agency, and the Army Logistics Community
Efforts: Completed Case studies, developed solutions, purchased and delivered COTS
and GOTS equipment to resupply High Threat Remote Areas
Results:
Reduced Base Camp Fuel Consumption by 33%
Improved Resupply Reliability, Generator Efficiency, and Operation
Balanced generators with loads –
two generators taken offline
Hybrid Solutions to Increase operational
reliability & reduce fuel consumption
Resupply via air drops
16COTS: Commercial Off the Shelf; GOTS: Government Off the Shelf
17. Research & Development
TARDEC – DOE Partnership
Improved Turbine Engine Program
Greater on-board power for combat vehicles
Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator
Ground Systems Power & Energy Laboratory (GSPEL),
TARDEC
̶ Opened on 11 April 2012
̶ Eight state-of-the-art laboratories
̶ Will develop & test advanced vehicle technologies to
support Army ground system advances
Track Requirements & Fuel Consumption to Inform
Decision Making
Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle
Demonstrator (FED-A)
Advanced Vehicle Power Technology
Alliance (AVPTA) with DoE
Ground Systems Power & Energy
Laboratory
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Vehicle Power: Improving Life Cycle
Energy Costs
18. Soldier Power: Extend Range & Reduce Load
All Units deploying to Afghanistan in 2013 will have energy technologies to
extend dismounted Soldiers endurance & range
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$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
$60
FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12
(Est)
C-EBatteryDemands($M)
Rechargeable Vs Non-RechargeableC-EBatteries
Non-rechargeable
Rechargeable
Rechargeable Batteries:
̶ One Soldier 72 hours: 70 batteries, 7 types, 16 lbs
̶ Dismounted platoon for 72 hours: >400 lbs of batteries
̶ Army shifting from non-rechargeable to rechargeable
batteries
̶ FY12: estimate 52% of spending for Communications-
Electronics rechargeable technology vs. 26% in FY05
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̶ Equipped with advanced power capabilities
including power management devices, fuel
cells, & renewable energy alternatives to
reduce load the volume & weight
̶ Builds on previous unit deployments and
lessons learned
19. Propane Fuel Cell
Solar Stik
Advanced Medium Mobile Power
Sources (AMMPS)
Rucksack Enhanced Portable
Power System (REPPS)
Soldier Power Managers
1kW JP-8 generator
Modular Universal Battery Charger
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Soldier Power: Suite of Advanced Power Equip.
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Vision
The Army’s Generating Force, agile and versatile,
conducting effective and efficient business operations
to produce Readiness at Best Value for the Nation,
Now and in the Future.
Mission
To assist the Army in Transforming its Army Business Operations to
more effectively and efficiently use the Nation’s resources by improving
the Army’s business processes, transforming business systems
information technology, promoting resource-informed decision-
making, and achieving integrated management.
Office of Business Transformation (OBT)
21. OBT Support to the Army’s Energy Program
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• Helped Develop the:
• Portfolio and Project Planning Process
• Performance Measurement Framework
• Supported Auditability Goals in the Process Development
• Incorporated Best Practices and recommendations for Army
Policy Refinement
• Helped Synchronize the Program’s efforts with the ‘12 ACP
• Tell the Army Story
OBT: Office of Business Transformation; EITF: Energy Initiatives Task Force
22. The Army is All about Soldiers. It’s not about equipment or things; we
are about people. America's Army is in a huge transition which calls
for us to think and lead in new ways.
– Army Chief of Staff GEN Odierno
Innovation and the Soldier:
The Key to Our Energy Security
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First and Foremost Army Leaders are Innovators.
The Strength of our Nation is our Army.
The Strength of our Army is our Soldiers.
The Strength of our Soldiers is their Families.
23. The Army’s Energy Program
January 2013 Meeting of the
SAME Philadelphia Post
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LTC Kevin Lovell, PMP
US Army
Office of Business Transformation
Army Energy Initiative Task Force
Kevin.J.Lovell4.mil@mail.mil
O: 703-601-9190