United States Government: Energy Management in Federal FacilitiesTony Loup
United States Government: Energy Management in Federal Facilities an Overview of Legislation, Programs, and Tools. How to meet the goals and requirements of EISA 2007.
Energy efficiency is a power house job creator. Recent research from ACEEE finds that changes to Pennsylvania’s energy efficiency laws could deliver more than 30,000 jobs to the Commonwealth. What do these jobs look like, and how do we make them a reality?
With moratorium for natural gas in place for a good portion of Cape Cod, Cape Light Compact has been working with several agencies to come up eith efficient heating options.
United States Government: Energy Management in Federal FacilitiesTony Loup
United States Government: Energy Management in Federal Facilities an Overview of Legislation, Programs, and Tools. How to meet the goals and requirements of EISA 2007.
Energy efficiency is a power house job creator. Recent research from ACEEE finds that changes to Pennsylvania’s energy efficiency laws could deliver more than 30,000 jobs to the Commonwealth. What do these jobs look like, and how do we make them a reality?
With moratorium for natural gas in place for a good portion of Cape Cod, Cape Light Compact has been working with several agencies to come up eith efficient heating options.
Beyond Buildings: How to Incorporate Behavior Modification into Whole-House E...Chris White
Presented by Rebecca Brown at the Behavior Energy and Climate Conference, November 18-20 in Sacramento, CA. Rebecca, program manager for BKi, reviewed a growing body of data, including original research comparing modeled and actual utility bill savings, indicating that whole-house energy efficiency programs do not adequately address occupant behavior.”
About a California statewide program of SCE, SCG, SDG&E, and PG&E.
Presentation by Amri Christianto at the Residential Retrofit Action Clinic on June 2, 2010.
An outline of Cape Light Compact's plan to convert 700 residents from oil, propane, and electric resistance heat to cold climate heat pumps powered by Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Storage.
The route and how Japan has successfully implemented energy efficiency for better utilization of their energy resources and sustaining their economy to grow
Colorado school districts need to find ways to continue supporting education as budgets are reduced. Learn how the Alamosa School District freed up dollars through the following creative strategies:
•Master Planning
•Collaboration with Utility Providers
•Campus Consolidation and Staffing Efficiencies
•Energy Options
•Maintenance Strategies
Remaking American Power - CSIS & Rhodium Group Preliminary Findings of EPA's ...Marcellus Drilling News
On June 2 the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it's "kill coal" campaign which they dubbed the Clean Power Plan or CPP. Researchers at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Rhodium Group, both research organizations, combined forces to take a close look at how they believe the CPP will fundamentally change American power generation. These are their preliminary findings.
Do you own or operate an apartment or condo building in DC or Maryland? Listen to our recent webinar where a team of leading energy experts discuss how you can easily achieve your energy goals and improve your bottom line.
Iowa State University Extension and the Iowa Energy Center are creating a new generation of resources to address on-farm energy conservation and efficiency in Iowa.
Energy use and climate change are inextricably linked. The majority of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions - 84 percent - are in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2), resulting almost entirely from the combustion of fossil fuels.
Choices made today in the current national energy policy debate will directly impact U.S. greenhouse gas emissions far into the future. Decision-makers face the challenge of crafting policies that allow the United States to meet its energy needs while acting responsibly to reduce GHG emissions. There is a substantial convergence between the goals of energy policy and climate policy, and many feasible and beneficial policies from supply and security perspectives can also reduce future U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. This presentation considers near-term energy policies that can be adopted in the context of the energy policy debate to best position the local governments to reduce GHG emissions and to implement future climate change policies. In summary, the audience will learn the following:
• Link between energy and climate
• Energy policy context
• Economics of energy
• Example energy reduction/efficiency policies contained in Climate Action Plans.
Beyond Buildings: How to Incorporate Behavior Modification into Whole-House E...Chris White
Presented by Rebecca Brown at the Behavior Energy and Climate Conference, November 18-20 in Sacramento, CA. Rebecca, program manager for BKi, reviewed a growing body of data, including original research comparing modeled and actual utility bill savings, indicating that whole-house energy efficiency programs do not adequately address occupant behavior.”
About a California statewide program of SCE, SCG, SDG&E, and PG&E.
Presentation by Amri Christianto at the Residential Retrofit Action Clinic on June 2, 2010.
An outline of Cape Light Compact's plan to convert 700 residents from oil, propane, and electric resistance heat to cold climate heat pumps powered by Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Storage.
The route and how Japan has successfully implemented energy efficiency for better utilization of their energy resources and sustaining their economy to grow
Colorado school districts need to find ways to continue supporting education as budgets are reduced. Learn how the Alamosa School District freed up dollars through the following creative strategies:
•Master Planning
•Collaboration with Utility Providers
•Campus Consolidation and Staffing Efficiencies
•Energy Options
•Maintenance Strategies
Remaking American Power - CSIS & Rhodium Group Preliminary Findings of EPA's ...Marcellus Drilling News
On June 2 the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it's "kill coal" campaign which they dubbed the Clean Power Plan or CPP. Researchers at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Rhodium Group, both research organizations, combined forces to take a close look at how they believe the CPP will fundamentally change American power generation. These are their preliminary findings.
Do you own or operate an apartment or condo building in DC or Maryland? Listen to our recent webinar where a team of leading energy experts discuss how you can easily achieve your energy goals and improve your bottom line.
Iowa State University Extension and the Iowa Energy Center are creating a new generation of resources to address on-farm energy conservation and efficiency in Iowa.
Energy use and climate change are inextricably linked. The majority of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions - 84 percent - are in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2), resulting almost entirely from the combustion of fossil fuels.
Choices made today in the current national energy policy debate will directly impact U.S. greenhouse gas emissions far into the future. Decision-makers face the challenge of crafting policies that allow the United States to meet its energy needs while acting responsibly to reduce GHG emissions. There is a substantial convergence between the goals of energy policy and climate policy, and many feasible and beneficial policies from supply and security perspectives can also reduce future U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. This presentation considers near-term energy policies that can be adopted in the context of the energy policy debate to best position the local governments to reduce GHG emissions and to implement future climate change policies. In summary, the audience will learn the following:
• Link between energy and climate
• Energy policy context
• Economics of energy
• Example energy reduction/efficiency policies contained in Climate Action Plans.
Vann is designed to provide a seemingly incredible experience of forest living right in the heart of a thriving city. The sole aim is to develop a lifestyle that has its roots in nature. Refreshing and relaxing! All year round! Spread across over 10 acres, Vann brings a fresh new perspective to life in a metro, with a forest cover of 5 acres.
Proponiamo la creazione di un ufficio di rappresentanza commerciale che sappia influenzare la domanda di opere di artigianato artistico, mediare tra l'istanza artistica e culturale degli artigiani di unicità della loro opera e le regole del mercato, sopratutto 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'atigianato artistico abruzzese e sulle modalità di creazione di valore aggiunto.
Presentation by Diana Pangestu of Solar1.org regarding government sponsored sustainability incentives. Given at GreenPearl.com's Building Owners Cash Flow seminar on May 13, 2009
Brian Castelli, Executive VP of Programs and Development at the Alliance to Save Energy presented at the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Energy and Sustainability Conference. In his presentation Generating Energy Through Efficiency, he discussed the many ways in which the Commonwealth of Virginia can harness the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency – for example, through utility programs, public benefit funds and state-administered appliance standards, to name a few areas. Looking at the big picture, Virginia’s actions today could help strengthen tomorrow’s national plan for energy efficiency.
Executive VP of Programs and Development Brian Castelli traveled to Mexico City to present at EXPO INCYTAM 2008, where he offered energy efficiency solutions for Latin American cities burdened by the effects of pollution and global climate change.
Julie Fitch - Investing in Energy Efficiency: Experience from Californianoe21
http://www.managing-energy-demand.org
This seminar held on november 4 ‘09 in Bern, Switzerland, hosted international specialists in managing energy demand, mainly electric energy. Presentations concentrated on best cases in demand side management and regulation easing the way for DSM programs. The event was organised by noe21, a Geneva based NGO.
Paul Hamilton, Schneider Electric: Lean and Clean: Equipping Modern Manufactu...guest3e1229f
On Friday, March 19, Alliance staff and industry experts discussed energy efficiency's role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector.
Paul Hamilton, Schneider Electric: Lean and Clean: Equipping Modern Manufactu...Alliance To Save Energy
On Friday, March 19, Alliance staff and industry experts discussed energy efficiency's role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector. http://ase.org/content/article/detail/6517
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
Neuro-symbolic is not enough, we need neuro-*semantic*Frank van Harmelen
Neuro-symbolic (NeSy) AI is on the rise. However, simply machine learning on just any symbolic structure is not sufficient to really harvest the gains of NeSy. These will only be gained when the symbolic structures have an actual semantics. I give an operational definition of semantics as “predictable inference”.
All of this illustrated with link prediction over knowledge graphs, but the argument is general.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
"Impact of front-end architecture on development cost", Viktor TurskyiFwdays
I have heard many times that architecture is not important for the front-end. Also, many times I have seen how developers implement features on the front-end just following the standard rules for a framework and think that this is enough to successfully launch the project, and then the project fails. How to prevent this and what approach to choose? I have launched dozens of complex projects and during the talk we will analyze which approaches have worked for me and which have not.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
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National Grid’s Energy Efficiency Programs
John Rathbun
Technical Sales and Engineering Support
National Governors Association
Philadelphia, PA March 04, 2013
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UK Electric
UK Gas
National Grid Overview
Customers
US – 8 Million
UK – 11 Million
2nd Largest US Utility
Pipes & Wires
US – 125,000 miles
UK – 215,000 miles
Largest UK Utility
Service Areas:
Gas
Both Electric and Gas
National Grid Gas and LIPA Electric
System
Electric
4,000 MW Electricity
Generation
3. 3
National Grid:
Second-largest Utility in the U.S.
The largest distributor of Natural Gas in the northeast U.S.
Approximately 3.4 million customers in New York, Massachusetts,
and Rhode Island
Delivers electricity to approximately 3.3 million customers
Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island
Manages the electricity network on Long Island under an agreement with
the Long Island Power Authority
Serving 1.1 million LIPA customers
2011 – New US Operating Model
Jurisdictional areas created state by state to be the local face of
National Grid
Stronger connected community and customer relationships at a local
level
4. 4
Energy Efficiency Programs
National Grid places a strong emphasis on helping our customers
manage their energy usage and take advantage of new sustainable
energy solutions
National Grid’s Energy Efficiency Programs and Incentives will:
Identify energy savings opportunities and provide technical services
for the installation of premium energy efficient equipment to replace
aging, inefficient equipment
Lower project Costs by up to 50% for installing energy saving
equipment
5. 5
Program Development
Result of regulatory process - individual state’s social, regulatory
and policy decisions for both residential and commercial and
industrial customers
Costs are covered through regulatory filings
Commission orders drive final program
design, incentive and funding levels
Regulatory approval is required for all
programs
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Customer Incentive Options…
CUSTOM
Includes measures not covered
under the prescriptive incentives.
Requires a technical analysis of
proposed energy measures and
associated energy savings to
determine incentive amount.
Incentives are generally the
lesser of:
Up to 50% of the installed
cost which includes labor and
equipment
A buy-down of equipment
costs equal to a six months or
a one-year payback
PRESCRIPTIVE
Fixed incentives paid for
installation of specific,
predetermined energy efficiency
measures and equipment.
Eligible equipment must
have specified energy
efficiency ratings
Examples: Lighting,
Lighting Controls, Air
Compressors, EMS,
Heating and Insulation
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C&I Programs – Prescriptive Programs - Electric
UNY
New Const Retrofit
Lighting n/a Y
Compressed Air n/a Y
Variable Speed Drives n/a n/a
Energy Mgmt Systems* n/a Y
MA
New Const Retrofit
Lighting Y Y
Compressed Air Y Y
Variable Speed Drives Y Y
Energy Mgmt Systems* Y Y
HVAC Y n/a
Chillers Y n/a
DNY
Gas Only Territory
RI
New Const Retrofit
Lighting Y Y
Compressed Air Y n/a
Variable Speed Drives Y Y
Energy Mgmt Systems* Y Y
HVAC Y n/a
Chillers Y n/a
* Includes Vending Misers
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C&I Programs – Prescriptive Measures - Gas
UNY
New Const Retrofit
Heating Equipment Y Y
Water Heating Y Y
Prescriptive Controls n/a Y
Kitchen Equipment Y Y
Steam Trap Survey n/a Y
MA
New Const Retrofit
Heating Equipment Y Y
Water Heating Y Y
Prescriptive Controls n/a Y
Kitchen Equipment Y Y
DNY*
New Const Retrofit
Heating Equipment Y Y
Water Heating Y Y
Prescriptive Controls Y Y
Kitchen Equipment Y Y
Steam Trap Survey Y Y
RI
New Const Retrofit
Heating Equipment Y Y
Water Heating Y Y
Prescriptive Controls n/a Y
Kitchen Equipment Y Y
Non-Prescriptive Programs: offered in all the above areas
• Energy Efficiency Engineering Study
• Custom Projects
* Includes Multifamily
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Residential Programs
UNY
Gas Electric
Products & Recycling Y Y
OPower Y Y
Multifamily Y Y
Enhanced Home Sealing Suspended Y
High-Efficiency Heating Y n/a
MA
Gas Electric
Products & Recycling Y Y
OPower Y Y
Multifamily Y Y
Deep Energy Retrofit Y Y
High-Efficiency Heating Y Y
Cool SMART n/a Y
Weatherization Y n/a
Home Energy Assessment Y Y
New Const. & Major Ren. Y Y
Heat Loan Program n/a Y
Work Force Development n/a Y
Education Program n/a Y
Energy Star Lighting n/a Y
DNY*
Gas
Products Y
Enhanced Home Sealing Suspended
High-Efficiency Heating Y
RI
Gas Electric
Products & Recycling n/a Y
Energy Star Lighting n/a Y
Multifamily Y Y
Cool SMART n/a Y
Deep Energy Retrofit n/a Y
Energy Star Homes n/a Y
High-Efficiency Heating Y n/a
Appliance Management Y n/a
* NYC and Long Island
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What is Shareholder Incentive?
Financial “rewards” for National Grid
Money that is collected from ratepayers (through SBC
and Energy Efficiency)
National Grid is “rewarded” financially…
If we hit savings targets and stay with in budget that has
been agreed on with the regulators
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Shareholder Incentive - Purpose
Motivate the successful delivery of energy efficiency
programs to achieve savings goals
Align business interests with public policy interests
Partially compensated company for lost sales revenue
With revenue decoupling, this is less of a factor
Focus is on components that policy-makers think are
needed to achieve state policy
Maximize savings
Cost-effectiveness
Other elements to drive program design to serve
selected target populations, innovate, and/or be more
comprehensive
12. 13
National Grid Energy Efficiency
Customers Pay
System Benefit
Charge (SBC) or
Energy Efficiency
Charge
CUSTOMER IMPACT
$$ SPEND
Energy saved by
completing project
is recorded towards
goal
Energy
Savings
Target Savings for
Shareholder
Incentive
SHAREHOLDERS
Achieve
Incentive
Make Goal
YES
NO
Possible
penalty
MASS Save
NATIONAL GRID
Energy Efficiency
Programs $$
NYSERDA
Spend $$ on EE
Programs
Develop Program/
Portfolio/Targets
Customer Gets
Incentive
Customer
Completes EE
Project
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CHP Developments
Electric Efficiency Program in MA & RI
MA Alternative Energy Portfolio
Rate decoupling
Standby Tariff
MA
RI
NY
Technical Assistance
Marketplace leadership
US Combined Heat and Power Association
EPA CHP Partnership
Northeast Clean Heat and Power Initiative
Northeast Clean Energy Application Center
Micro CHP and fuel cells field demonstrations
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MA & RI CHP Incentive
Electric Energy Efficiency
Thermal output ~ kW
$750/kw
Must pass Benefit cost ratio test
5 Mw CHP 2011 Largest EE project
Technical Assessments
Standby Tariffs
Interconnect Process
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Combined Heat Power - CHP
270 Mw installed on site customer owned generation
NE – 133 Mw 54 sites
UNY – 48 Mw 10 sites
DNY – 89 Mw 128 sites
Over 72% below 300 kW
Significant Projects
NE –
5.9 Mw at food manufacturer
5 Mw at Medical School
5.1 Mw at Pharmaceutical
Upstate NY
29 Mw steam turbine at Healthcare facility
8 Mw ICE engines at Community College
6 Mw Turbine at Casino/resort
Downstate NY
2.4 Mw at Hospital
2.4 Mw at Shopping Mall
2.4 Mw at College
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