Webinar hosted by the Tennessee Energy Education Initiative with presentations including:
- Monetizing Energy Solutions: The Road to Funding
Christopher Russell, Visiting Fellow, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Principal, Energy Pathfinder Management Consulting LLC
- Guide to Tax Incentives for Commercial Business
CJ Aberin, CCSP, shareholder at KBKG, a specialty tax firm focused on securing energy tax incentives, will summarize the benefits of the Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings (179D) federal tax deduction and other related tax strategies, explain the process, and share information about ideal candidates and eligible projects so you know how to get started.
General Electric (GE) is a large American multinational conglomerate founded by Thomas Edison in 1876. It operates in diverse business areas including energy, aviation, healthcare, and capital through various business units. Some of its major products and services include aircraft engines, power generation equipment, medical imaging technology, and financial services. GE pursues innovation and has a history of acquisitions to grow its business, though it has also faced controversies over environmental pollution, tax practices, and reactor designs.
GE was founded in 1878 as the Edison Electric Light Company and is now a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Boston. It was led by iconic CEO Jack Welch from 1981 to 2001 who helped transform GE into a global services giant. In the 1950s, GE's slogan was "We Bring Good Things to Life" but it was changed in the 2000s to "Imagination at Work" to promote its diverse products. Today GE operates in several business areas including power, aviation, healthcare and renewable energy.
The document discusses accelerating the adoption of solar energy in the United States to reduce reliance on natural gas for electricity generation. It argues that solar photovoltaics have the potential to significantly displace natural gas if costs can be reduced through manufacturing improvements, economies of scale, and limited public subsidies over 10 years. With the right policies and market conditions, solar could achieve cost parity with retail electricity and create many local jobs in manufacturing and installation. Political will is needed to pass mandates and use public benefits to justify initial cost reductions that drive the solar industry to self-sufficiency.
The document discusses a scenario where political will accelerates a dramatic shift in the global energy mix away from petroleum towards hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This would require massive investments in hydrogen production infrastructure and fuel cell technology to bring costs down and make the scenario viable. The biggest risks and barriers are the ability to reduce fuel cell and hydrogen costs at scale, as well as generating sufficient political will through public-private cooperation and incentives on the scale of other major programs.
1. Khosla Ventures focuses on investing in clean technology areas like biofuels, solar, batteries, and new materials to replace petroleum and reduce carbon emissions. They have 4 major investment areas: reducing oil use, cleaning up coal power, higher efficiency devices, and replacing carbon-intensive materials.
2. Khosla Ventures evaluates investments based on criteria like targeting problems that can significantly reduce emissions, achieving unsubsidized competitiveness quickly, having scalability to replace fossil fuels, manageable startup costs and short innovation cycles, and declining costs as the technology scales up.
3. Examples of technologies discussed are cellulosic ethanol, concentrated solar power, and geothermal as potential large
The document summarizes a presentation on alternative energy given by Thomas H. Arrington III to the Hampton Roads S.A.M.E. Chapter. The presentation discussed the benefits of alternative energy such as reducing costs, assisting states to meet renewable energy standards, and reducing carbon emissions. It noted that no single solution exists and change will be costly. The presentation then covered various alternative energy sources for the Hampton Roads region like wind, solar, compressed natural gas, and their technical specifications. It advocated creating a pro-wind attitude and utilizing the region's infrastructure and facilities to promote this industry and new job growth.
The document provides a business plan summary for CNRG & TS, which seeks $100 million in funding to develop vertical axis wind turbines and electric diesel transportation systems. Key points include plans to establish wind turbine and transportation manufacturing plants, pursue strategic partnerships, and generate $6 billion in sales over 5 years through commercial and residential wind and transportation offerings.
First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer and largest utility-scale solar project developer. It has constructed the three largest PV solar power plants globally and has worldwide operations across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. First Solar discusses trends in solar PV costs declines, installation growth across key markets, the cyclical nature of subsidy-driven markets, and the need for grid parity and new markets if the industry is to thrive without long-term subsidies. Challenges discussed include accommodating solar at scale without subsidies and ensuring priority grid access, transmission, and continued policymaker support.
General Electric (GE) is a large American multinational conglomerate founded by Thomas Edison in 1876. It operates in diverse business areas including energy, aviation, healthcare, and capital through various business units. Some of its major products and services include aircraft engines, power generation equipment, medical imaging technology, and financial services. GE pursues innovation and has a history of acquisitions to grow its business, though it has also faced controversies over environmental pollution, tax practices, and reactor designs.
GE was founded in 1878 as the Edison Electric Light Company and is now a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Boston. It was led by iconic CEO Jack Welch from 1981 to 2001 who helped transform GE into a global services giant. In the 1950s, GE's slogan was "We Bring Good Things to Life" but it was changed in the 2000s to "Imagination at Work" to promote its diverse products. Today GE operates in several business areas including power, aviation, healthcare and renewable energy.
The document discusses accelerating the adoption of solar energy in the United States to reduce reliance on natural gas for electricity generation. It argues that solar photovoltaics have the potential to significantly displace natural gas if costs can be reduced through manufacturing improvements, economies of scale, and limited public subsidies over 10 years. With the right policies and market conditions, solar could achieve cost parity with retail electricity and create many local jobs in manufacturing and installation. Political will is needed to pass mandates and use public benefits to justify initial cost reductions that drive the solar industry to self-sufficiency.
The document discusses a scenario where political will accelerates a dramatic shift in the global energy mix away from petroleum towards hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This would require massive investments in hydrogen production infrastructure and fuel cell technology to bring costs down and make the scenario viable. The biggest risks and barriers are the ability to reduce fuel cell and hydrogen costs at scale, as well as generating sufficient political will through public-private cooperation and incentives on the scale of other major programs.
1. Khosla Ventures focuses on investing in clean technology areas like biofuels, solar, batteries, and new materials to replace petroleum and reduce carbon emissions. They have 4 major investment areas: reducing oil use, cleaning up coal power, higher efficiency devices, and replacing carbon-intensive materials.
2. Khosla Ventures evaluates investments based on criteria like targeting problems that can significantly reduce emissions, achieving unsubsidized competitiveness quickly, having scalability to replace fossil fuels, manageable startup costs and short innovation cycles, and declining costs as the technology scales up.
3. Examples of technologies discussed are cellulosic ethanol, concentrated solar power, and geothermal as potential large
The document summarizes a presentation on alternative energy given by Thomas H. Arrington III to the Hampton Roads S.A.M.E. Chapter. The presentation discussed the benefits of alternative energy such as reducing costs, assisting states to meet renewable energy standards, and reducing carbon emissions. It noted that no single solution exists and change will be costly. The presentation then covered various alternative energy sources for the Hampton Roads region like wind, solar, compressed natural gas, and their technical specifications. It advocated creating a pro-wind attitude and utilizing the region's infrastructure and facilities to promote this industry and new job growth.
The document provides a business plan summary for CNRG & TS, which seeks $100 million in funding to develop vertical axis wind turbines and electric diesel transportation systems. Key points include plans to establish wind turbine and transportation manufacturing plants, pursue strategic partnerships, and generate $6 billion in sales over 5 years through commercial and residential wind and transportation offerings.
First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer and largest utility-scale solar project developer. It has constructed the three largest PV solar power plants globally and has worldwide operations across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. First Solar discusses trends in solar PV costs declines, installation growth across key markets, the cyclical nature of subsidy-driven markets, and the need for grid parity and new markets if the industry is to thrive without long-term subsidies. Challenges discussed include accommodating solar at scale without subsidies and ensuring priority grid access, transmission, and continued policymaker support.
This document provides a summary of the PowerGen 2015 conference, including:
1) Discussions covered a wide range of topics related to electricity supply in Africa and South Africa, such as transmission infrastructure challenges, enabling private investment, and opportunities for distributed generation.
2) Key challenges mentioned include limited transmission grid capacity, low local community income generation from projects, and the focus on large centralized mega-projects over micro-grids.
3) Solutions proposed encompass embracing new technologies and competitors, ensuring intergovernmental agreements are maintained, and recognizing the potential of micro-grids and distributed generation to expand energy access.
- Southern Company is one of the largest utilities in the US and is known for cutting-edge innovation and robust R&D under CEO Tom Fanning.
- The company takes a "bold and balanced approach" to R&D, investing in a diverse mix of energy sources including coal, natural gas, renewables, and new technologies like carbon capture and compressed air energy storage.
- Southern Company's integrated business model allows it to make broad R&D investments that serve customers and shareholders by focusing on reliable, affordable energy through cost-effective technologies.
This document discusses renewable energy and its benefits to businesses. It begins by providing background on T.H. White, the company promoting renewable energy solutions. It then covers current UK legislation driving renewable energy adoption. The main benefits discussed are energy security, cost savings, income diversification, marketing advantages, and environmental benefits. Example renewable technologies described include solar PV installations, biomass heating systems, and energy storage projects. Risks such as intermittency, complexity, and policy changes are also addressed.
Capacity Building and Energy-Economic ModelingAlcock, Omar
This document discusses capacity building and energy-economic modeling opportunities and challenges in Jamaica. It notes that Jamaica is a small island developing state with a labor force of 1.26 million and public debt over 125% of GDP. It outlines Jamaica's energy sector, which includes petroleum, biofuels, electricity from various sources, biomass, and biogas. Modeling can help optimize Jamaica's energy system and investment decisions by developing scenarios, but it faces challenges like limited skills and awareness of modeling. Overcoming these challenges requires enhancing modeling capacity, management support, stakeholder engagement, and institutionalizing modeling to inform decision-making.
Ports-to-Plains Energy Summit
Omni Interlocken Resort
Broomfield, CO
April 8, 2011
The energy industry is a major engine for the economy of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor. Hear how economic developers throughout the region are attracting energy jobs to their communities.
Il World Energy Focus, nuovo mensile online della WEC's community, una e-publication gratuita per essere sempre aggiornato sugli sviluppi del settore energetico. Il World Energy Focus contiene news, interviste esclusive e uno spazio dedicato agli eventi promossi dai singoli Comitati Nazionali.
The document discusses investment opportunities and advantages for foreign investors in downstream businesses in Saudi Arabia. It outlines several benefits such as 100% foreign ownership allowed, no restrictions on foreign capital or profits, low corporate tax rates, availability of subsidized loans, low costs of utilities, land, labor and raw materials, good infrastructure and logistics, and a central location for access to growing markets. It provides two examples of successful foreign investments in Saudi Arabia including a BOPP film production company and a carpet backing manufacturer that have both significantly expanded production and sales over time while accessing markets in the Middle East, Europe, Americas and beyond.
ACCIONA ENERGY IN SOUTH AFRICA: A BUSINESS STRATEGY WITH SOCIAL VALUEacciona
The purpose of this study is to show the ACCIONA Energy’s activity footprint in South Africa. The sustainable behavior of ACCIONA Energy requires the consideration of socio-economic and environmental aspects.
This study has been developed following a methodology based on an Input / Output coefficients approach derived from Leontief’s studies, with the support of EY know-how.
The document discusses the link between property, the environment, economics, and people from a sustainability perspective. It outlines that property development accounts for a large portion of emissions and waste. Becoming more sustainable can help cut costs for property owners and residents while benefiting the environment. The document advocates that property and real estate companies adopt sustainability strategies to future-proof their business and lead industry changes to reduce environmental impact.
This document is Caterpillar's 2011 sustainability report which focuses on energy. It provides an overview of Caterpillar's role in meeting global energy needs through its products and services. As one of the world's largest manufacturers, Caterpillar aims to improve energy efficiency in its own operations and help customers produce and use energy more sustainably. The report discusses Caterpillar's work in power generation, alternative/renewable energy, energy-efficient products, mining equipment, and fuel efficiency. It emphasizes that reliable, affordable, and clean energy access is critical for economic growth worldwide.
The document discusses global energy issues and opportunities for improving energy productivity. Key points include:
- Energy costs account for around 13% of global GDP. Prices are at historic highs and volatility is increasing.
- The US and EU have very different energy intensities and climate change policies. There is opportunity to share best practices in energy productivity.
- Improving energy productivity by 20-30% through efficiency gains could provide major economic and environmental benefits for companies and countries.
- Many companies do not view energy as a strategic issue and are missing opportunities to cut costs and emissions through better management.
- Case studies show companies achieving major savings through sustained energy productivity programs involving goals, measurement, capital investments and behavior change.
Energy capital aims to make the west midlands one of the most attractive locations to develop and build innovative clean energy technology companies in the world.
Energy Capital creates a single voice for the West Midlands on energy. It brings together the key institutions, infrastructure providers and public bodies so investors and businesses can connect efficiently with the most promising market opportunities in partnership with our world-leading knowledge base. It will ensure our citizens and businesses of all sizes benefit from global energy system transformation.
This strategic audit document provides an overview of the Sewedy Electric Wind Group (SWEG) including its corporate structure, vision, mission, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and recommendations. SWEG is the first wind energy components manufacturer in Egypt and the Middle East with a strong financial position backed by its parent company El Sewedy Group. The document analyzes SWEG's internal and external environments and provides recommendations to modify its organization structure to support scalability, ensure corporate governance is applied, focus on development in Egypt and the Middle East, focus on innovation management, and plan using a twofold gaze of perception and sightedness.
Jan Vrins, leader of Navigant's global energy practice, examines the state and future of the power industry, including megatrends, tipping points, future state, and the path forward.
Experience Mazda Zoom Zoom Lifestyle and Culture by Visiting and joining the Official Mazda Community at http://www.MazdaCommunity.org for additional insight into the Zoom Zoom Lifestyle and special offers for Mazda Community Members. If you live in Arizona, check out CardinaleWay Mazda's eCommerce website at http://www.Cardinale-Way-Mazda.com
CRESS energy storage for industrial efficiency | Investment PitchRichard Bradshaw
CRESS Systems has developed a revolutionary flywheel energy storage and recovery system for industrial use. The system harvests kinetic energy from industrial machinery like container cranes during braking, stores it in a high-speed flywheel, and then uses that stored energy to power the machinery instead of burning fuel. This could save port operators over 30% on energy costs annually by reducing their diesel usage. CRESS has validated the technology and received government grants, and their flywheel system offers benefits over traditional chemical batteries like longer lifespan and no charging time. They plan to initially sell the systems to major port operators and container crane manufacturers.
Hiroyasu Naito, Rinnai Corp.: The Business Case for Energy EfficiencyAlliance To Save Energy
1) Rinnai Corporation is a Japanese company and one of the world's leaders in gas technology and gas appliances. They are the leading manufacturer of on-demand/tankless water heaters.
2) Energy efficiency and environmental concerns are driving factors for increased adoption of tankless water heaters. Replacing gas tank water heaters with tankless models can provide significant consumer savings and reductions in CO2 emissions.
3) Rinnai promotes proper training and education to ensure high quality installation and consumer satisfaction, which has led to their market leading position in tankless water heaters. Cooperation between industry and government is needed to further promote energy efficiency.
Building sustainable communities the habitat for humanity of greater memphi...TNenergy
This document discusses high performance homes and their benefits. It defines a high performance home as one that significantly reduces heating, cooling and operational costs compared to standard homes, while maintaining indoor comfort. It notes that our current housing model is unsustainable as it relies heavily on fossil fuels without considering environmental impacts. High performance homes use improved building materials and techniques like enhanced insulation, air sealing and efficient appliances to reduce energy usage and costs. They can also generate their own renewable energy through solar panels. The document provides an example case study of a net zero energy home that has offset over 60,000 pounds of CO2 emissions through on-site solar power production, demonstrating the real-world effectiveness of high performance building strategies.
UT Sunshot – Overview of Rooftop Solar ApplicationTNenergy
The document describes a mobile app being developed by the University of Tennessee to help grow solar adoption across the Tennessee Valley. The app will have three main functions: SolarEducation to educate consumers about solar; SolarEconomy to connect consumers with solar professionals; and SolarInteraction to engage stakeholders in dialogue and gather feedback to inform solar policy. It provides details on the educational resources, tools, and directories that will be included in the app to facilitate these functions.
This document provides a summary of the PowerGen 2015 conference, including:
1) Discussions covered a wide range of topics related to electricity supply in Africa and South Africa, such as transmission infrastructure challenges, enabling private investment, and opportunities for distributed generation.
2) Key challenges mentioned include limited transmission grid capacity, low local community income generation from projects, and the focus on large centralized mega-projects over micro-grids.
3) Solutions proposed encompass embracing new technologies and competitors, ensuring intergovernmental agreements are maintained, and recognizing the potential of micro-grids and distributed generation to expand energy access.
- Southern Company is one of the largest utilities in the US and is known for cutting-edge innovation and robust R&D under CEO Tom Fanning.
- The company takes a "bold and balanced approach" to R&D, investing in a diverse mix of energy sources including coal, natural gas, renewables, and new technologies like carbon capture and compressed air energy storage.
- Southern Company's integrated business model allows it to make broad R&D investments that serve customers and shareholders by focusing on reliable, affordable energy through cost-effective technologies.
This document discusses renewable energy and its benefits to businesses. It begins by providing background on T.H. White, the company promoting renewable energy solutions. It then covers current UK legislation driving renewable energy adoption. The main benefits discussed are energy security, cost savings, income diversification, marketing advantages, and environmental benefits. Example renewable technologies described include solar PV installations, biomass heating systems, and energy storage projects. Risks such as intermittency, complexity, and policy changes are also addressed.
Capacity Building and Energy-Economic ModelingAlcock, Omar
This document discusses capacity building and energy-economic modeling opportunities and challenges in Jamaica. It notes that Jamaica is a small island developing state with a labor force of 1.26 million and public debt over 125% of GDP. It outlines Jamaica's energy sector, which includes petroleum, biofuels, electricity from various sources, biomass, and biogas. Modeling can help optimize Jamaica's energy system and investment decisions by developing scenarios, but it faces challenges like limited skills and awareness of modeling. Overcoming these challenges requires enhancing modeling capacity, management support, stakeholder engagement, and institutionalizing modeling to inform decision-making.
Ports-to-Plains Energy Summit
Omni Interlocken Resort
Broomfield, CO
April 8, 2011
The energy industry is a major engine for the economy of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor. Hear how economic developers throughout the region are attracting energy jobs to their communities.
Il World Energy Focus, nuovo mensile online della WEC's community, una e-publication gratuita per essere sempre aggiornato sugli sviluppi del settore energetico. Il World Energy Focus contiene news, interviste esclusive e uno spazio dedicato agli eventi promossi dai singoli Comitati Nazionali.
The document discusses investment opportunities and advantages for foreign investors in downstream businesses in Saudi Arabia. It outlines several benefits such as 100% foreign ownership allowed, no restrictions on foreign capital or profits, low corporate tax rates, availability of subsidized loans, low costs of utilities, land, labor and raw materials, good infrastructure and logistics, and a central location for access to growing markets. It provides two examples of successful foreign investments in Saudi Arabia including a BOPP film production company and a carpet backing manufacturer that have both significantly expanded production and sales over time while accessing markets in the Middle East, Europe, Americas and beyond.
ACCIONA ENERGY IN SOUTH AFRICA: A BUSINESS STRATEGY WITH SOCIAL VALUEacciona
The purpose of this study is to show the ACCIONA Energy’s activity footprint in South Africa. The sustainable behavior of ACCIONA Energy requires the consideration of socio-economic and environmental aspects.
This study has been developed following a methodology based on an Input / Output coefficients approach derived from Leontief’s studies, with the support of EY know-how.
The document discusses the link between property, the environment, economics, and people from a sustainability perspective. It outlines that property development accounts for a large portion of emissions and waste. Becoming more sustainable can help cut costs for property owners and residents while benefiting the environment. The document advocates that property and real estate companies adopt sustainability strategies to future-proof their business and lead industry changes to reduce environmental impact.
This document is Caterpillar's 2011 sustainability report which focuses on energy. It provides an overview of Caterpillar's role in meeting global energy needs through its products and services. As one of the world's largest manufacturers, Caterpillar aims to improve energy efficiency in its own operations and help customers produce and use energy more sustainably. The report discusses Caterpillar's work in power generation, alternative/renewable energy, energy-efficient products, mining equipment, and fuel efficiency. It emphasizes that reliable, affordable, and clean energy access is critical for economic growth worldwide.
The document discusses global energy issues and opportunities for improving energy productivity. Key points include:
- Energy costs account for around 13% of global GDP. Prices are at historic highs and volatility is increasing.
- The US and EU have very different energy intensities and climate change policies. There is opportunity to share best practices in energy productivity.
- Improving energy productivity by 20-30% through efficiency gains could provide major economic and environmental benefits for companies and countries.
- Many companies do not view energy as a strategic issue and are missing opportunities to cut costs and emissions through better management.
- Case studies show companies achieving major savings through sustained energy productivity programs involving goals, measurement, capital investments and behavior change.
Energy capital aims to make the west midlands one of the most attractive locations to develop and build innovative clean energy technology companies in the world.
Energy Capital creates a single voice for the West Midlands on energy. It brings together the key institutions, infrastructure providers and public bodies so investors and businesses can connect efficiently with the most promising market opportunities in partnership with our world-leading knowledge base. It will ensure our citizens and businesses of all sizes benefit from global energy system transformation.
This strategic audit document provides an overview of the Sewedy Electric Wind Group (SWEG) including its corporate structure, vision, mission, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and recommendations. SWEG is the first wind energy components manufacturer in Egypt and the Middle East with a strong financial position backed by its parent company El Sewedy Group. The document analyzes SWEG's internal and external environments and provides recommendations to modify its organization structure to support scalability, ensure corporate governance is applied, focus on development in Egypt and the Middle East, focus on innovation management, and plan using a twofold gaze of perception and sightedness.
Jan Vrins, leader of Navigant's global energy practice, examines the state and future of the power industry, including megatrends, tipping points, future state, and the path forward.
Experience Mazda Zoom Zoom Lifestyle and Culture by Visiting and joining the Official Mazda Community at http://www.MazdaCommunity.org for additional insight into the Zoom Zoom Lifestyle and special offers for Mazda Community Members. If you live in Arizona, check out CardinaleWay Mazda's eCommerce website at http://www.Cardinale-Way-Mazda.com
CRESS energy storage for industrial efficiency | Investment PitchRichard Bradshaw
CRESS Systems has developed a revolutionary flywheel energy storage and recovery system for industrial use. The system harvests kinetic energy from industrial machinery like container cranes during braking, stores it in a high-speed flywheel, and then uses that stored energy to power the machinery instead of burning fuel. This could save port operators over 30% on energy costs annually by reducing their diesel usage. CRESS has validated the technology and received government grants, and their flywheel system offers benefits over traditional chemical batteries like longer lifespan and no charging time. They plan to initially sell the systems to major port operators and container crane manufacturers.
Hiroyasu Naito, Rinnai Corp.: The Business Case for Energy EfficiencyAlliance To Save Energy
1) Rinnai Corporation is a Japanese company and one of the world's leaders in gas technology and gas appliances. They are the leading manufacturer of on-demand/tankless water heaters.
2) Energy efficiency and environmental concerns are driving factors for increased adoption of tankless water heaters. Replacing gas tank water heaters with tankless models can provide significant consumer savings and reductions in CO2 emissions.
3) Rinnai promotes proper training and education to ensure high quality installation and consumer satisfaction, which has led to their market leading position in tankless water heaters. Cooperation between industry and government is needed to further promote energy efficiency.
Building sustainable communities the habitat for humanity of greater memphi...TNenergy
This document discusses high performance homes and their benefits. It defines a high performance home as one that significantly reduces heating, cooling and operational costs compared to standard homes, while maintaining indoor comfort. It notes that our current housing model is unsustainable as it relies heavily on fossil fuels without considering environmental impacts. High performance homes use improved building materials and techniques like enhanced insulation, air sealing and efficient appliances to reduce energy usage and costs. They can also generate their own renewable energy through solar panels. The document provides an example case study of a net zero energy home that has offset over 60,000 pounds of CO2 emissions through on-site solar power production, demonstrating the real-world effectiveness of high performance building strategies.
UT Sunshot – Overview of Rooftop Solar ApplicationTNenergy
The document describes a mobile app being developed by the University of Tennessee to help grow solar adoption across the Tennessee Valley. The app will have three main functions: SolarEducation to educate consumers about solar; SolarEconomy to connect consumers with solar professionals; and SolarInteraction to engage stakeholders in dialogue and gather feedback to inform solar policy. It provides details on the educational resources, tools, and directories that will be included in the app to facilitate these functions.
Energy Efficiency the Multifamily Business Strategy Craig CobbTNenergy
The document discusses Lawler Wood Housing, a developer and property management company focused on affordable housing. It has developed 55 properties with 7,785 affordable units since 1999. The document outlines Lawler Wood Housing's increased focus on energy efficiency upgrades in its redevelopments from 2010 onward, including new insulation, windows, appliances and HVAC systems. It provides case studies of three properties redeveloped with energy efficient upgrades, showing significant decreases in monthly utility allowances and expenses per unit. The upgrades provide benefits like lower utility bills for tenants, more cash flow, and ability to leverage more private funding and fewer tax credits for future deals.
This document provides resources to support online learning success, including tips for time management, communication skills, and creating a good study environment. It also addresses the benefits of online learning and dispels myths about adult online learners. A variety of free online resources are presented, such as video lectures, eBooks, podcasts, courses, and career/disability resources, as well as tools for project management, online meetings, and educational websites.
Opportunities For Energy Efficiency Developments and ImprovementsTNenergy
Danny Orlando is the Regional Energy Star Program Manager at the EPA. The document discusses the growth of energy efficiency programs across the Southeast region. It highlights that energy efficiency is the cheapest way to save energy and money while creating jobs. Several states like Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee have adopted new energy efficiency standards and rules that will save consumers billions over the next 20 years and create thousands of new jobs. The ENERGY STAR program has also grown significantly, certifying millions of energy efficient products and buildings which has resulted in over $24 billion in utility bill savings nationally.
This document defines key electrical terms over several days in November 2014, including a closed circuit which allows current to flow, an open circuit where electrons do not flow, electrons as small charges that create electrical energy, reflection as when colors or images bounce off a surface, and refraction as when colors or images bend.
Tests were conducted involving various components. Several steps were taken that involved different actions with the goal of testing various aspects. The results provided useful information.
The documents discuss camouflage, hibernation, adaptations, migration, and heredity. Camouflage refers to an animal's appearance helping it blend in with its surroundings. Hibernation is a deep sleep during winter. Adaptations are traits helping organisms survive. Migration is the seasonal movement of animals between places. Heredity means characteristics passed from parents to offspring.
This document contains an assignment for a Production and Operations Management course. It includes 6 questions assessing various topics:
1) Short notes on production processes, manufacturing vs non-manufacturing operations, operations strategy, and product scheduling.
2) Explanation of qualitative forecasting techniques like grass roots method, consensus method, Delphi method, historical analogy method, and market research method.
3) Definition of product characteristics and the steps involved in product selection and development.
4) A case study on the operations strategy of India's electronics industry and discussion questions about industry growth trends and the role of operations strategy in the case.
5) Elaboration of Supply Chain Management and its objectives.
New jersey's clean energy program opportunities for chpTNenergy
The document summarizes New Jersey's Clean Energy Program which provides incentives for energy efficiency projects for residential, commercial, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. It focuses on opportunities for combined heat and power (CHP) projects through the commercial and industrial portfolio. Key programs highlighted include NJ SmartStart Buildings, Local Government Energy Audit, Direct Install, and Pay for Performance. The document also discusses New Jersey's goal to develop 1,500 MW of CHP by 2020 and options to finance larger CHP projects through mechanisms like CHP portfolio standards or public-private partnerships.
Tests were conducted involving various components. Several steps were taken that involved different actions with the goal of testing various aspects. The results provided useful information.
Level up your career with a Post Master's Degree in C-ITS (Connected Vehicles)Caroline HANRAS
You are interested in the high tech field of Connected cars and wish to take your career to the next level? The Post Master's degree may be the right option for you!
EURECOM's Post Master's degree offers the necessary knowledge required by engineers and managers to design connected cars / connected mobility applications and the related mechanisms to understand the innovations and seize the unique opportunities of the booming Vehicular Communications industry.
The document summarizes an MPhil in Management Coaching program. It includes:
- The program focuses on facilitating change through one-on-one coaching relationships and helping coachees become consciously aware of their development.
- Between 25-40% of Fortune 500 companies use executive coaches, and managers reported an average return of over $100,000 from coaching. Research shows full-time coaches earn $82K annually on average.
- The MPhil in Management Coaching program aims to increase the pool of professionally trained coaches in South Africa through its modular structure and learning from excellent local coaches. It takes a balanced theoretical and practical approach to discovering authentic coaching styles.
Proponiamo la creazione di un organismo di rappresentanza culturale e commerciale che sappia influenzare positivamente la domanda di opere e servizi di artigianato artistico abruzzese, mediare tra l'istanza artistica e culturale degli artigiani di unicità della loro opera e le regole del mercato, in termini di sostenibilità, trasparenza, e di non omologazione. Intendiamo raggiungere questo obiettivo attraverso la selezione, formazione e motivazione di operatori "agenti" consci delle necessità dell'artigianato e sulle modalità di creazione di valore aggiunto.
Energy Efficiency Risks and Opportunities for Your Business and Your CareerTNenergy
The document discusses strategies for effective energy management in businesses and careers. It suggests approaching energy management as an investment that creates wealth rather than as a cost-cutting project. It recommends organizing cross-departmental teams to pursue energy efficiency opportunities, and communicating goals and results in business terms to show how energy management supports overall capital performance and returns. The key is to perceive energy improvements as opportunities rather than costs or distractions.
This document profiles Christopher Russell and his work helping organizations monetize energy solutions and investments. It discusses how energy projects can be viewed as investments that produce cash flows rather than just costs. It emphasizes the need to consider the total lifecycle costs and savings of projects, not just simple payback periods. It provides an example analysis of a boiler upgrade project using metrics like internal rate of return, cost of doing nothing, and annualized cost to help justify the investment.
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The Asheville Energy Independence Initiative aims to create jobs, promote environmental stewardship, and save money for local families and businesses through energy efficiency improvements. It proposes a partnership between the city and property owners, where the city issues bonds to finance energy audits and retrofits through a voluntary special assessment on property taxes. Repayments would be revenue neutral and savings from reduced utility bills would exceed repayment costs. A pilot program launching in 2010 could generate local jobs and tax revenue while reducing energy use and carbon emissions if $50 million is invested over three to five years.
The document discusses green leasing and operating commercial real estate in a sustainable manner. It provides an overview of key issues from various stakeholders' perspectives, including property managers, leasing professionals, engineers. Green leasing aims to integrate sustainability into lease negotiations and make building performance transparent to tenants. Benefits include reduced costs, improved indoor environment, and increased asset value.
This document discusses energy efficiency programs in the Tennessee Valley region. It provides details on:
1) The value of energy efficiency programs in reducing costs across the TVA system and keeping customer bills low.
2) Examples of successful energy efficiency projects in the industrial sector that have significantly reduced energy usage and costs for companies.
3) Benchmarks showing TVA's energy efficiency programs are among the top quartile nationally in energy savings achieved and costs.
AlveCor Energy Solutions Referral Programjcorbier1
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The document discusses opportunities in decarbonizing the electricity sector through investment in climate technology companies. Specifically, it notes three tailwinds driving this transition: 1) the rise of renewable energy sources like solar which are projected to make up 69% of Australia's electricity by 2030, 2) decentralization of the electricity grid through distributed energy resources like rooftop solar and batteries, and 3) increased demand for carbon offsets which could grow 15-100x by 2050. The document profiles several startups working in these areas and outlines how venture capital can help scale solutions to lower the cost of clean technologies.
This is a partial presentation our in depth green real estate finance and investment seminars for sustainability professionals. Galley Eco Capital has pioneered financial services to real estate developers, investors and sustainability practice leaders on green real estate finance best practices that boost returns.
This document discusses green commercial real estate. It covers:
1) What makes a building green and why understanding green buildings is important.
2) How to counsel clients on green buildings and help them implement sustainable strategies.
3) Challenges meeting future global energy demand and opportunities for solar energy.
4) Benchmarking and incentives to make buildings more energy efficient through upgrades and energy savings performance contracts.
The document discusses the benefits of energy efficiency, including cost savings, improved infrastructure, reduced emissions, and job creation. It argues that energy efficiency is the quickest and most cost-effective way for organizations to reduce energy costs while boosting sustainability. The document also provides examples of Lime Energy's services and energy efficiency projects they have completed for clients in various sectors.
Lime Energy is an energy services company established in 2006 with over 400 employees across 23 offices nationwide. They provide energy efficiency services like lighting upgrades, insulation, weatherization, and renewable energy installations. Their services help reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions for commercial, industrial, and government clients. Lime Energy aims to be a comprehensive resource for executing energy efficiency projects through their expertise, financing assistance, and ability to maximize available incentives and rebates.
The document discusses the benefits of wind turbines in Texas. It states that in 2008, wind turbines generated $7 billion for the Texas economy. It also estimates that if 10% of Texas homeowners installed 5kW wind turbines, it would save or produce $5.88 billion annually. The document provides estimates of annual energy production and payback periods for various sizes of wind turbines for residential and commercial use. It also discusses the various tax incentives and legal policies that make investing in wind power more financially attractive.
The owners of 100 Roscommon Drive financed $2.5 million in energy efficiency upgrades through a C-PACE program. The upgrades, which included solar panels and efficient lighting, are expected to save $5.7 million in energy costs over the lifetime of the improvements. C-PACE financing covers 100% of project costs and allows owners to repay the loan as a special assessment on their property taxes over 20 years. This makes the project cash flow positive while freeing up capital for other investments. The owners of 100 Roscommon Drive saved an estimated $200,000 in energy costs in the first year after the upgrades.
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আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
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This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
Getting Your Moneys Worth Out of Energy Efficiency
1. Getting Your Money’s Worth Out
of Energy Efficiency
September 30, 2013
12:00 – 1:30 PM ET
www.TnEnergy.org
2. Agenda:
12:00-12:05 Welcome & Introductions
12:05-12:25 Monetizing Energy Solutions: The Road to Funding
Christopher Russell, ACEEE & Energy Pathfinder
Management Consulting
12:25-12:50 The Tax Incentive Environment for Energy Efficiency
CJ Alberin, KBKG
12:50-1:00 Q&A and Adjourn
3. Monetizing Energy Solutions:
The Road to Funding
Christopher Russell
ACEEE Visiting Fellow
Principal, Energy Pathfinder Consulting
www.TnEnergy.org
19. BAD ECONOMY?
You can delay investment decisions…
But your CAPITAL is still in motion.
You still need to actively decide its
velocity and destination.
33. The State of the Tax Incentive
Environment for Energy Efficiency
CJ Alberin
Shareholder, KBKG
www.TnEnergy.org
34. SOLUTIONS FOR TAX PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESSES
TAX CREDITS • INCENTIVES • COST RECOVERY
PRESENTED BY:
CJ Aberin, CCSP
Shareholder
Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives – Insight into
the § 179D Tax Deduction & Other Opportunities
The calculator provides three groups of metrics. The first are the “simple” metrics, grouped together because they don’t involve discounted cash flow. This group includes simple payback, accounting rate of return, and life-cycle cost. These are metrics that are most often used by staff at the facility level.