The document summarizes a summit held by Summit Utilities, Inc. (SUI) in October 2012. SUI is a natural gas utility holding company that owns subsidiaries providing distribution services in several states. It manages over $260 million in assets and is owned by a private equity infrastructure fund. The summit discussed SUI's strategy of expanding gas distribution services and the economic, community and environmental benefits of increased access to natural gas.
This document discusses the potential impacts of cap-and-trade legislation on U.S. agriculture. It finds that the cost of cap-and-trade to the average wheat grower would be $4/acre by 2025 and $21/acre by 2035, but allowing offsets for fertilizers is critical to reducing these costs. No-till practices can generate carbon offset credits that offset some of the higher production costs from cap-and-trade. On average, U.S. wheat producers could benefit by approximately $35/acre from cap-and-trade by 2035 through no-till offsets, though benefits will vary between farmers and regions.
(1) Slovakia has a forest area of 1.94 million hectares, comprising 41% of the country's land area. The growing stock and annual net increment have been increasing in recent decades.
(2) Timber felling has also been increasing and reached nearly 10 million cubic meters in 2010 due to the aging forest composition. Over 57% of forests are protected areas which restricts utilization.
(3) The national program aims to increase the competitiveness and domestic demand of the forest industry sector through sustainable forest management and increased mobilization and processing of wood resources. Specific objectives and measures are outlined to achieve these goals.
This document summarizes research on evaluating the impact of energy efficiency on fuel poverty in Europe. It discusses definitions of fuel poverty and approaches to measuring it. The UK definition involves households spending over 10% of income on fuel. 50-125 million people in Europe experience energy poverty. UK policies aim to eliminate fuel poverty by 2016 through energy efficiency programs. Evaluations assess progress removing households from fuel poverty and analyze the trade-off between program eligibility rates and coverage. New approaches propose "fuel poverty proofing" homes to minimum efficiency standards to protect households from high costs.
Minnesota Power has made progress in reducing emissions and transitioning its energy portfolio, but faces ongoing environmental challenges. Emissions have been reduced 70% since 2005 through adding renewables like wind, efficiency programs, and upgrades to Boswell Unit 4. However, new EPA regulations could require further emission reductions at a higher cost, particularly for Minnesota Power's smaller, older coal units. The company's integrated resource plan aims to continue conservation, diversify fuel sources, accelerate carbon reduction through more wind and Manitoba hydro, while maintaining reliability and affordable costs. Moving forward, Minnesota Power will work to ensure regional energy remains balanced across these priorities.
This document discusses global energy trends and projections. It notes that while energy consumption grew at high rates in 2010, constraints from climate change, emerging demand, and shifting primary sources will impact future consumption. Coal, oil and gas will remain significant but renewables are growing rapidly led by wind and solar. Geopolitics will also impact oil production as reserves concentrate in unstable regions. Brazil has large undiscovered oil resources that could allow it to significantly increase production.
Bill Lawrence presented on funding challenges and solutions for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) at the 11th Annual Concrete Pavement Workshop. UDOT faces increasing costs for maintaining Utah's large road system amidst population and traffic growth. Current funding sources like fuel taxes are declining in real terms. UDOT prioritizes preserving existing infrastructure to reduce long-term costs and aims to optimize mobility, improve safety, and strengthen the economy. However, future funding is uncertain without identifying new revenue sources to support anticipated needs.
Jim Yardley, president of a pipeline group, presented at a conference on the natural gas pipeline outlook. He discussed several challenges facing the industry, including ensuring adequate gas supply for the US, building needed infrastructure given rising costs and workforce issues, determining gas's role in greenhouse gas policy, and maintaining safety in pipeline operations and damage prevention. While there are significant opportunities, meeting these challenges will be important for the continued delivery of gas safely and reliably.
1) The document analyzes the global and national mitigation costs of alternative metrics for comparing greenhouse gases like 100-year global warming potentials (GWPs) and global temperature change potentials (GTPs).
2) It finds that while alternative metrics address some issues with GWPs, fixed 100-year GTPs are even less cost-effective than GWPs globally. Time-dependent GTPs that focus on temperature change in 2100 could be more cost-effective.
3) For New Zealand, the economic implications of alternative metrics depend on assumptions about agriculture emissions reductions and global climate policy scenarios more than the metrics alone.
This document discusses the potential impacts of cap-and-trade legislation on U.S. agriculture. It finds that the cost of cap-and-trade to the average wheat grower would be $4/acre by 2025 and $21/acre by 2035, but allowing offsets for fertilizers is critical to reducing these costs. No-till practices can generate carbon offset credits that offset some of the higher production costs from cap-and-trade. On average, U.S. wheat producers could benefit by approximately $35/acre from cap-and-trade by 2035 through no-till offsets, though benefits will vary between farmers and regions.
(1) Slovakia has a forest area of 1.94 million hectares, comprising 41% of the country's land area. The growing stock and annual net increment have been increasing in recent decades.
(2) Timber felling has also been increasing and reached nearly 10 million cubic meters in 2010 due to the aging forest composition. Over 57% of forests are protected areas which restricts utilization.
(3) The national program aims to increase the competitiveness and domestic demand of the forest industry sector through sustainable forest management and increased mobilization and processing of wood resources. Specific objectives and measures are outlined to achieve these goals.
This document summarizes research on evaluating the impact of energy efficiency on fuel poverty in Europe. It discusses definitions of fuel poverty and approaches to measuring it. The UK definition involves households spending over 10% of income on fuel. 50-125 million people in Europe experience energy poverty. UK policies aim to eliminate fuel poverty by 2016 through energy efficiency programs. Evaluations assess progress removing households from fuel poverty and analyze the trade-off between program eligibility rates and coverage. New approaches propose "fuel poverty proofing" homes to minimum efficiency standards to protect households from high costs.
Minnesota Power has made progress in reducing emissions and transitioning its energy portfolio, but faces ongoing environmental challenges. Emissions have been reduced 70% since 2005 through adding renewables like wind, efficiency programs, and upgrades to Boswell Unit 4. However, new EPA regulations could require further emission reductions at a higher cost, particularly for Minnesota Power's smaller, older coal units. The company's integrated resource plan aims to continue conservation, diversify fuel sources, accelerate carbon reduction through more wind and Manitoba hydro, while maintaining reliability and affordable costs. Moving forward, Minnesota Power will work to ensure regional energy remains balanced across these priorities.
This document discusses global energy trends and projections. It notes that while energy consumption grew at high rates in 2010, constraints from climate change, emerging demand, and shifting primary sources will impact future consumption. Coal, oil and gas will remain significant but renewables are growing rapidly led by wind and solar. Geopolitics will also impact oil production as reserves concentrate in unstable regions. Brazil has large undiscovered oil resources that could allow it to significantly increase production.
Bill Lawrence presented on funding challenges and solutions for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) at the 11th Annual Concrete Pavement Workshop. UDOT faces increasing costs for maintaining Utah's large road system amidst population and traffic growth. Current funding sources like fuel taxes are declining in real terms. UDOT prioritizes preserving existing infrastructure to reduce long-term costs and aims to optimize mobility, improve safety, and strengthen the economy. However, future funding is uncertain without identifying new revenue sources to support anticipated needs.
Jim Yardley, president of a pipeline group, presented at a conference on the natural gas pipeline outlook. He discussed several challenges facing the industry, including ensuring adequate gas supply for the US, building needed infrastructure given rising costs and workforce issues, determining gas's role in greenhouse gas policy, and maintaining safety in pipeline operations and damage prevention. While there are significant opportunities, meeting these challenges will be important for the continued delivery of gas safely and reliably.
1) The document analyzes the global and national mitigation costs of alternative metrics for comparing greenhouse gases like 100-year global warming potentials (GWPs) and global temperature change potentials (GTPs).
2) It finds that while alternative metrics address some issues with GWPs, fixed 100-year GTPs are even less cost-effective than GWPs globally. Time-dependent GTPs that focus on temperature change in 2100 could be more cost-effective.
3) For New Zealand, the economic implications of alternative metrics depend on assumptions about agriculture emissions reductions and global climate policy scenarios more than the metrics alone.
Borusan EnBW Enerji is a joint venture between Turkish company Borusan Holding and German company EnBW. The JV was formed in 2009 with the goal of developing 2000 MW of installed renewable energy capacity, mostly wind, by 2020. Currently the JV has 611 MW of projects in its portfolio. Turkey has seen increasing wind energy capacity over the years, reaching 1,329 MW installed by the end of 2010, but still has a long way to go to meet its 2023 target of 20 GW of wind capacity. The new feed-in tariff introduced in Turkey in 2010 provides incentives for wind energy but is still not high enough to be truly attractive compared to day-ahead electricity prices. Recommendations
Suzano is a large Brazilian pulp and paper producer that has significantly increased its production capacity over the last five years. It is now exploring opportunities in renewable energy from biomass. Suzano sees an opportunity to supply wood pellets to European utilities looking to increase their use of renewable sources. Suzano has extensive forestry research and development capabilities that have continuously improved forest yields and clones over decades, giving it a strong competitive advantage in the biomass energy business through its ability to produce high density, high yield energetic forests optimized for energy production.
The quarterly report summarizes the Group's operations, financial results, and financial position for the first quarter of 2011. It provides an overview of the Group's simplified structure, key events, financial highlights, and performance by business segment. The electric power operations segment saw higher sales volumes and revenues compared to the previous year. Hydrocarbons operations benefited from higher natural gas prices and sales volumes. Overall, the Group achieved positive results and maintained a solid financial position at the end of the first quarter.
Integrated Refining & Gasification Rbc 9 2009rcarpe
This document discusses the challenges facing refineries and how gasification can help address them. Refineries face issues like heavier crude oils producing more petcoke waste, and stricter emissions regulations. Gasification can help by using petcoke as a feedstock to produce hydrogen, synthesis gas, and power to export, reducing costs and emissions. Gasification also increases flexibility to process different crude types. Case studies show gasification integrated with existing refinery infrastructure and waste streams. GE has technology experience to provide gasification solutions.
The quarterly report summarizes the Group's operations for the third quarter of 2011. It describes the simplified structure of the Group including its main business units and companies. The Electric Power Operations unit manages thermoelectric and hydroelectric power generation facilities. The Hydrocarbons Operations unit manages hydrocarbon exploration and production as well as natural gas storage, transmission and distribution. The report provides an overview of the Group's key financial highlights and performance in each of its business segments for the quarter.
The document summarizes MPX Energia S.A., a Brazilian power company, as of January 2009. It discusses MPX's portfolio of power generation projects including 3 contracted projects totaling 1,100 MW of capacity. MPX has high liquidity with R$1.8 billion in cash but is trading below cash value. By 2012, MPX's projects will generate over R$1 billion in annual revenues from 15-year power purchase agreements. Construction is already underway at the Porto do Pecém thermal power plant.
This document provides a disclaimer and overview of MPX Energia S.A., a Brazilian energy company. It summarizes that MPX has secured 15-year contracts to sell 1,100 MW of electricity capacity. MPX has a portfolio of licensed and developing power projects in Brazil totaling over 6,000 MW. It also has coal assets in Brazil and Colombia. The document outlines MPX's strong financial position with R$1.8 billion in cash reserves and projected operating cash flows beginning in 2011.
This document provides a summary of factors affecting Hawaii electricity rates and historical and future trends:
1) It discusses how Hawaii electricity rates are regulated and key reasons for recent rate increases such as rising fuel and operation & maintenance costs.
2) Historical data is presented on average electricity rates by county from 2002-2012 and revenue increases for HECO, showing a substantial rise driven by higher fuel costs.
3) The evolution of Hawaii's energy policy and goals to increase renewable energy and energy efficiency are summarized, along with challenges in integrating more renewables and stabilizing costs.
4) Potential drivers of future rate changes are outlined, including utility capital spending and environmental compliance costs, as well as the impact of
Independent Board Members
Name / Position Over 20 years experience in the oil & gas industry
Former CEO of Petrobras Distribuidora, over 25 years experience José Augusto Fernandes
in the oil & gas industry
Mauricio Bacellar (50) José Carlos Reis de Magalhães Neto
CEO José Luiz Alquéres
Former CEO of AES Tietê, over 25 years experience in the
power sector
The document summarizes the state of renewable energy in 2006. It discusses the growth of the renewable energy industry to $30 billion in sales in 2005. Key points covered include policy developments in the US and abroad, the challenges and opportunities for scaling up different renewable technologies, and forecasts showing renewable energy could provide a substantial portion of total energy by 2050 if policies and commitments are put in place. The presentation argues the US is moving from a phase of developing renewable technologies to a phase of large-scale utilization, but needs stable long-term federal and state policies and investments to fully realize renewable energy's potential.
MPX is a diversified energy company with the largest portfolio of integrated power and natural resource projects in South America. It has over 11 GW of licensed greenfield power projects, 11.3 Tcf of risked natural gas resources, and a world-class coal mining system in Colombia. MPX also has 3 power plants totaling 1.4 GW that are over 85% complete and will begin operations in 2012 with long-term power purchase agreements secured.
Dipresentasikan oleh Bapak Dwi Kusumantoro dari Sekretariat Jendral Dewan Energi Nasional pada IEA-APEC/ASEAN Emergency Response Exercise (ERE) yang berlangsung pada tanggal 2-3 Mai 2011 di Bangkok, Thailand.
The document discusses Massachusetts' clean energy goals and progress. It notes that MA has high electricity prices but a strong economy. Key clean energy legislation from 2008 expanded energy efficiency goals and strengthened renewable portfolio standards. Cities and towns are valued partners in clean energy efforts. MA has achieved significant growth in solar and wind power, and the clean energy sector now employs over 11,000 people. Through programs like Green Communities, energy efficiency has become the largest contributor to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Operational highlights include energy generation 55% higher than guaranteed levels and an 8% raise in billed energy. Financially, EBITDA reached R$378 million with an 82% margin and net income was R$239 million, an 11% increase over 1Q09. Subsequent events included a R$900 million debenture issuance and debt repayment. Reservoir levels closed at 97% of capacity and above risk thresholds.
Opportunity and Risk of REDD+, Green Economy, and Sustainable DevelopmenttheREDDdesk
The document discusses opportunity and risk of REDD+, green economy, and sustainable development. It outlines that properly managed, REDD+ and a green economy can provide new business opportunities in Indonesia, such as ecotourism and value-added forestry industries, while conserving the environment. However, challenges include the sustainability of international commitments, government policy changes, and private sector involvement. The document recommends mitigating risks by changing to an ownership culture, balancing economic growth and environmental protection, prioritizing education, and providing incentives for private sector participation.
The document summarizes renewable energy development in Germany. It notes that renewable energy targets include achieving 18% of final energy consumption from renewables by 2020, and increasing to 60% by 2050. It also outlines Germany's plan to phase out nuclear energy completely by 2022 following Fukushima. Charts show strong growth in wind, solar PV, and biomass electricity generation due to Germany's feed-in tariff policy. Renewables contributed over 25% of Germany's electricity in 2012 and 10.4% of heat in 2011.
The Natural Areas Program has grown from managing zero acres to over 16,000 acres in 20 years through two bond measures that provided $363 million. While land acquisition was relatively straightforward, ongoing ecological and land management challenges require expertise in areas like invasive species control, hydrology, forestry, monitoring, and more. Securing long-term funding for management has been difficult, with bond funds only covering acquisition and limited annual budgets restricting work. A permanent funding source, even at a modest level, is needed to better care for the natural areas portfolio.
The Australian government plans to introduce a carbon price by July 2012, starting as a fixed price before transitioning to an emissions trading scheme, to incentivize businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help Australia transition to a low-carbon economy. The carbon price will initially affect large polluting sectors but details are still pending on how it will be applied to businesses and how consumers and low-income households will be compensated. RSM Bird Cameron recommends businesses assess their carbon exposure and reduction strategies in preparation for the carbon price.
Theresa Kershner - A Partnership Approach to Forestland Conservation in Kenne...GrowSmart Maine
This document summarizes the work of the Kennebec Woodland Partnership in conserving forestland in Kennebec County, Maine through collaborative efforts. The partnership, formed in 2009, includes 13 organizations working to promote forest stewardship, provide educational resources to woodland owners, and support sustainable forestry-based economies. Through tools like resource guides, educational programs, research, and surveys, the partnership aims to inform woodland owners and encourage best practices. Their collaborative approach has helped conserve over 4,500 acres of forestland in the region.
INTEGRATING CLIMATE CONSIDERATIONS INTO ASSET MANAGEMENT AT MAINEDOT - GSMSum...GrowSmart Maine
The Maine DOT project aims to assess vulnerability of transportation assets to sea level rise and integrate climate considerations into asset management. The project will:
1) Identify vulnerable assets under three sea level rise scenarios for six coastal communities.
2) Rate criticality of vulnerable assets using a decision support tool.
3) Develop design options for selected assets that are adapted to projected sea level rise versus replacing in-kind.
4) Estimate costs and benefits of replacement approaches to inform asset management.
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Borusan EnBW Enerji is a joint venture between Turkish company Borusan Holding and German company EnBW. The JV was formed in 2009 with the goal of developing 2000 MW of installed renewable energy capacity, mostly wind, by 2020. Currently the JV has 611 MW of projects in its portfolio. Turkey has seen increasing wind energy capacity over the years, reaching 1,329 MW installed by the end of 2010, but still has a long way to go to meet its 2023 target of 20 GW of wind capacity. The new feed-in tariff introduced in Turkey in 2010 provides incentives for wind energy but is still not high enough to be truly attractive compared to day-ahead electricity prices. Recommendations
Suzano is a large Brazilian pulp and paper producer that has significantly increased its production capacity over the last five years. It is now exploring opportunities in renewable energy from biomass. Suzano sees an opportunity to supply wood pellets to European utilities looking to increase their use of renewable sources. Suzano has extensive forestry research and development capabilities that have continuously improved forest yields and clones over decades, giving it a strong competitive advantage in the biomass energy business through its ability to produce high density, high yield energetic forests optimized for energy production.
The quarterly report summarizes the Group's operations, financial results, and financial position for the first quarter of 2011. It provides an overview of the Group's simplified structure, key events, financial highlights, and performance by business segment. The electric power operations segment saw higher sales volumes and revenues compared to the previous year. Hydrocarbons operations benefited from higher natural gas prices and sales volumes. Overall, the Group achieved positive results and maintained a solid financial position at the end of the first quarter.
Integrated Refining & Gasification Rbc 9 2009rcarpe
This document discusses the challenges facing refineries and how gasification can help address them. Refineries face issues like heavier crude oils producing more petcoke waste, and stricter emissions regulations. Gasification can help by using petcoke as a feedstock to produce hydrogen, synthesis gas, and power to export, reducing costs and emissions. Gasification also increases flexibility to process different crude types. Case studies show gasification integrated with existing refinery infrastructure and waste streams. GE has technology experience to provide gasification solutions.
The quarterly report summarizes the Group's operations for the third quarter of 2011. It describes the simplified structure of the Group including its main business units and companies. The Electric Power Operations unit manages thermoelectric and hydroelectric power generation facilities. The Hydrocarbons Operations unit manages hydrocarbon exploration and production as well as natural gas storage, transmission and distribution. The report provides an overview of the Group's key financial highlights and performance in each of its business segments for the quarter.
The document summarizes MPX Energia S.A., a Brazilian power company, as of January 2009. It discusses MPX's portfolio of power generation projects including 3 contracted projects totaling 1,100 MW of capacity. MPX has high liquidity with R$1.8 billion in cash but is trading below cash value. By 2012, MPX's projects will generate over R$1 billion in annual revenues from 15-year power purchase agreements. Construction is already underway at the Porto do Pecém thermal power plant.
This document provides a disclaimer and overview of MPX Energia S.A., a Brazilian energy company. It summarizes that MPX has secured 15-year contracts to sell 1,100 MW of electricity capacity. MPX has a portfolio of licensed and developing power projects in Brazil totaling over 6,000 MW. It also has coal assets in Brazil and Colombia. The document outlines MPX's strong financial position with R$1.8 billion in cash reserves and projected operating cash flows beginning in 2011.
This document provides a summary of factors affecting Hawaii electricity rates and historical and future trends:
1) It discusses how Hawaii electricity rates are regulated and key reasons for recent rate increases such as rising fuel and operation & maintenance costs.
2) Historical data is presented on average electricity rates by county from 2002-2012 and revenue increases for HECO, showing a substantial rise driven by higher fuel costs.
3) The evolution of Hawaii's energy policy and goals to increase renewable energy and energy efficiency are summarized, along with challenges in integrating more renewables and stabilizing costs.
4) Potential drivers of future rate changes are outlined, including utility capital spending and environmental compliance costs, as well as the impact of
Independent Board Members
Name / Position Over 20 years experience in the oil & gas industry
Former CEO of Petrobras Distribuidora, over 25 years experience José Augusto Fernandes
in the oil & gas industry
Mauricio Bacellar (50) José Carlos Reis de Magalhães Neto
CEO José Luiz Alquéres
Former CEO of AES Tietê, over 25 years experience in the
power sector
The document summarizes the state of renewable energy in 2006. It discusses the growth of the renewable energy industry to $30 billion in sales in 2005. Key points covered include policy developments in the US and abroad, the challenges and opportunities for scaling up different renewable technologies, and forecasts showing renewable energy could provide a substantial portion of total energy by 2050 if policies and commitments are put in place. The presentation argues the US is moving from a phase of developing renewable technologies to a phase of large-scale utilization, but needs stable long-term federal and state policies and investments to fully realize renewable energy's potential.
MPX is a diversified energy company with the largest portfolio of integrated power and natural resource projects in South America. It has over 11 GW of licensed greenfield power projects, 11.3 Tcf of risked natural gas resources, and a world-class coal mining system in Colombia. MPX also has 3 power plants totaling 1.4 GW that are over 85% complete and will begin operations in 2012 with long-term power purchase agreements secured.
Dipresentasikan oleh Bapak Dwi Kusumantoro dari Sekretariat Jendral Dewan Energi Nasional pada IEA-APEC/ASEAN Emergency Response Exercise (ERE) yang berlangsung pada tanggal 2-3 Mai 2011 di Bangkok, Thailand.
The document discusses Massachusetts' clean energy goals and progress. It notes that MA has high electricity prices but a strong economy. Key clean energy legislation from 2008 expanded energy efficiency goals and strengthened renewable portfolio standards. Cities and towns are valued partners in clean energy efforts. MA has achieved significant growth in solar and wind power, and the clean energy sector now employs over 11,000 people. Through programs like Green Communities, energy efficiency has become the largest contributor to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Operational highlights include energy generation 55% higher than guaranteed levels and an 8% raise in billed energy. Financially, EBITDA reached R$378 million with an 82% margin and net income was R$239 million, an 11% increase over 1Q09. Subsequent events included a R$900 million debenture issuance and debt repayment. Reservoir levels closed at 97% of capacity and above risk thresholds.
Opportunity and Risk of REDD+, Green Economy, and Sustainable DevelopmenttheREDDdesk
The document discusses opportunity and risk of REDD+, green economy, and sustainable development. It outlines that properly managed, REDD+ and a green economy can provide new business opportunities in Indonesia, such as ecotourism and value-added forestry industries, while conserving the environment. However, challenges include the sustainability of international commitments, government policy changes, and private sector involvement. The document recommends mitigating risks by changing to an ownership culture, balancing economic growth and environmental protection, prioritizing education, and providing incentives for private sector participation.
The document summarizes renewable energy development in Germany. It notes that renewable energy targets include achieving 18% of final energy consumption from renewables by 2020, and increasing to 60% by 2050. It also outlines Germany's plan to phase out nuclear energy completely by 2022 following Fukushima. Charts show strong growth in wind, solar PV, and biomass electricity generation due to Germany's feed-in tariff policy. Renewables contributed over 25% of Germany's electricity in 2012 and 10.4% of heat in 2011.
The Natural Areas Program has grown from managing zero acres to over 16,000 acres in 20 years through two bond measures that provided $363 million. While land acquisition was relatively straightforward, ongoing ecological and land management challenges require expertise in areas like invasive species control, hydrology, forestry, monitoring, and more. Securing long-term funding for management has been difficult, with bond funds only covering acquisition and limited annual budgets restricting work. A permanent funding source, even at a modest level, is needed to better care for the natural areas portfolio.
The Australian government plans to introduce a carbon price by July 2012, starting as a fixed price before transitioning to an emissions trading scheme, to incentivize businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help Australia transition to a low-carbon economy. The carbon price will initially affect large polluting sectors but details are still pending on how it will be applied to businesses and how consumers and low-income households will be compensated. RSM Bird Cameron recommends businesses assess their carbon exposure and reduction strategies in preparation for the carbon price.
Theresa Kershner - A Partnership Approach to Forestland Conservation in Kenne...GrowSmart Maine
This document summarizes the work of the Kennebec Woodland Partnership in conserving forestland in Kennebec County, Maine through collaborative efforts. The partnership, formed in 2009, includes 13 organizations working to promote forest stewardship, provide educational resources to woodland owners, and support sustainable forestry-based economies. Through tools like resource guides, educational programs, research, and surveys, the partnership aims to inform woodland owners and encourage best practices. Their collaborative approach has helped conserve over 4,500 acres of forestland in the region.
INTEGRATING CLIMATE CONSIDERATIONS INTO ASSET MANAGEMENT AT MAINEDOT - GSMSum...GrowSmart Maine
The Maine DOT project aims to assess vulnerability of transportation assets to sea level rise and integrate climate considerations into asset management. The project will:
1) Identify vulnerable assets under three sea level rise scenarios for six coastal communities.
2) Rate criticality of vulnerable assets using a decision support tool.
3) Develop design options for selected assets that are adapted to projected sea level rise versus replacing in-kind.
4) Estimate costs and benefits of replacement approaches to inform asset management.
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Leveraging Private Sector Investments and Public Funds to Support Smart Growt...GrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Why Community Matters - GSMSummit 2014, Noelle MacKayGrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
City of Lewiston - GSMSummit 2014, Ed BarrettGrowSmart Maine
The city of Lewiston, Maine has successfully transitioned from an economy based on manufacturing to a more diverse one through sustained efforts over many years. It was once a thriving manufacturing center with Bates Mill as the largest private employer in the state, but faced decline in the 1960s as textile industry moved south. However, nearly $500 million in public and private investment over the past decade redeveloped mill complexes and improved infrastructure, supporting growth in healthcare, education, and other sectors. The city has engaged the public and formed partnerships to create plans that redefine spaces and pursue economic development, housing, and quality of life initiatives with a vision for continued renewal.
SMPDC Brownfields Program - GSMSummit 2014, Chuck MorganGrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Greg Paxton - Private Capital for Public GoodGrowSmart Maine
The document discusses the economic and community benefits of historic preservation and Maine's historic preservation tax credit program. It notes that since 2008, 37 privately developed projects have been completed or are under construction using the tax credits, representing $200 million in total construction costs. It outlines the approval process for the state and federal rehabilitation tax credits and what costs are eligible or disallowed. It also explains how tax credits can be syndicated to raise equity for projects and how they help fill financing gaps.
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Sarah Devlin - Gorham East West Corridor Feasibility StudyGrowSmart Maine
This document summarizes a feasibility study conducted by the Maine Turnpike Authority and MaineDOT on transportation infrastructure needs in the Gorham area of Cumberland County, Maine. The study evaluated current and projected traffic congestion, safety issues, impacts on rural character, and where transportation dollars should be invested over the long term. It found that if current trends of residential and job growth continuing to spread farther apart along existing roads continued, it would result in more time spent in cars and more land consumed for development. The study tested an alternative "urban and rural" land use pattern that located more housing and jobs closer together near existing infrastructure to reduce sprawl and promote more sustainable transportation options like transit. It concluded that evaluating both land use and transportation
A Farm is a Business - GSMSummit 2014, Lisa TurnerGrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Jonathan Arnold - Historic Mill RedevelopmentGrowSmart Maine
The document summarizes a historic mill redevelopment project in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. It discusses past redevelopment projects, changing demographic and housing trends, and why Dover-Foxcroft was selected for the project. The project will include mixed-use spaces like event space, business incubators, restaurants, apartments, and renewable energy. It is in the design phase and seeking funding. The presentation emphasizes creating a community vision, concentrating development, partnering with developers, and being persistent.
"Smart Money on Smart Growth", Evan Richert. Summit 2012, 10/23/12GrowSmart Maine
This document discusses trends in housing preferences and how they are shaping development in Maine. It notes that over half of all homebuyers fall into three categories - Small Town Civics, Young Turks, and Introspectives - but only a small portion of new housing addresses their preferences. Four forces - the recession, gas prices, connectivity, and generation Y - are changing the market. Younger generations prefer walkable urban and small town living near amenities over car-dependent suburbs. Developers are starting to tap into this demand through mixed-use projects, mill redevelopment, transit-oriented development, and infill that support walkability.
Northland Enterprises is a real estate development company based in Portland, Maine that specializes in acquiring and rehabilitating income-producing urban properties, including large historic rehabilitation projects. The company redeveloped the historic Baxter Library in Portland, which required modernizing the building while preserving its unique historic features. Challenges included financing the $4.6 million project when the appraised value was only $3.1 million. Creative partnerships with public and private lenders helped fund the project. The redevelopment spurred additional development in the neighborhood. Complex projects succeed through teamwork among developers, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders.
Sea level rise and storm surge tools and datasets supporting Municipal Resili...GrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
State RPS targets and the CEC role in achieving success [CSTP 2010]Smithers Apex
The document discusses California's Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) and the role of the California Energy Commission in helping the state achieve its RPS goals. Key points include:
- The RPS was established in 2002 with a goal of 20% renewable energy by 2010. This was later increased to 33% by 2020 under executive orders.
- The Energy Commission certifies renewable facilities, tracks RPS compliance, and distributes incentive payments. It also conducts research and analysis to support renewable energy development.
- California has made progress towards its RPS targets but faces challenges in integrating high levels of renewables and addressing environmental and financing issues for new projects. The report recommends continued efforts to meet the 33% by 2020
The document discusses how federal tax incentives and grants are critical for continued expansion of the US wind energy industry by providing stable and long-term policies that create jobs and attract investment. It notes that the Production Tax Credit and 1603 Grant Program have been important sources of funding but face expiration, and calls for extending the 1603 Grant to support ongoing manufacturing and job growth in the domestic wind supply chain.
1) The document is the presentation for the Lehman Brothers Energy & Power Conference by Robert W. Best, Chairman, President, and CEO of Atmos Energy Corporation on September 6, 2007.
2) Atmos Energy Corporation is a natural gas distribution company operating in 12 states as well as complementary nonutility businesses in 22 states.
3) Atmos has pursued a strategy of growth through acquisitions, successfully integrating over 20 acquisitions, and now serves over 3 million customers, making it the largest pure-gas distribution company in the US.
Based on the analysis, WM is a well-established leader in the waste management industry with significant scale advantages over competitors. However, margins have been negatively impacted by acquisitions and rising fuel costs. Going forward, the company is focused on growth through continued M&A and investments in recycling to capitalize on industry trends toward sustainability.
Calpine Corporation reported its second quarter 2008 earnings results. The document provides an overview of Calpine, including that it is the largest baseload renewable and natural gas power provider in the US. It notes that Calpine has made progress in the first full quarter since emerging from bankruptcy, with improved financial results. The operations review highlights Calpine's diverse and flexible fleet of power plants, noting many are well-positioned for tighter supply conditions and environmental regulations. Key financial metrics like output, costs and hedging positions are also summarized.
Calpine Corporation reported its second quarter 2008 earnings results. The document provides an overview of Calpine, including that it is the largest baseload renewable and natural gas power provider in the US. It notes that Calpine has made progress in the first full quarter since emerging from bankruptcy, with improved financial results. The operations review discusses Calpine's diverse and well-positioned asset portfolio, initiatives to improve plant performance, and focus on hedging to capture near-term value while preserving long-term upside.
The document is a presentation by Pat Reddy, SVP and CFO of Atmos Energy Corporation, given at the Wachovia Nantucket Equity Conference on June 26, 2007. It provides an overview of Atmos Energy, including its growth through acquisitions, focus on maximizing core utility earnings, complementary nonutility operations, and recent regulatory and project activities. Forward-looking statements are presented, subject to various risk factors.
Atmos Energy Corporation provides forward-looking statements about its business in this presentation. It operates natural gas utilities in 12 states and nonutility businesses in 22 states. The company has grown through acquisitions, becoming the largest pure-play natural gas distribution company based on customers. It aims to maximize core utility earnings through regulatory strategies including weather normalization adjustment mechanisms, gas cost recovery, and capital investment recovery riders. Nonutility operations in gas marketing and pipeline/storage complement the utility business.
This document discusses policies for promoting renewable energy. It compares different policy mechanisms like feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, carbon taxes, and cap-and-trade systems. It analyzes the effectiveness of these policies in expanding renewable energy, reducing emissions, and achieving short-term and long-term goals. The document also examines economic, political, and behavioral impediments that can limit the adoption of renewable energy and discusses how policymakers can address these challenges.
This annual report summarizes CenterPoint Energy's financial performance and operations in 2005. It highlights that revenues increased to $9.7 billion from $8 billion in 2004, while operating income decreased slightly to $939 million from $864 million. The report provides an overview of CenterPoint Energy's four business segments: electric transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution, pipelines and field services, and competitive natural gas sales and services. It also includes financial highlights, letters from the CEO and chairman, and descriptions of the company's leadership and investor information.
http://www.willbros.com
2010 Annual Report
Willbros Group, Inc. is a global contractor specializing in energy infrastructure serving the oil, gas and power industries. Our offerings include engineering, procurement and construction (individually or as an integrated “EPC” services), refinery turnarounds, pipeline construction, pipeline integrity management consulting and other specialty services to industry and government entities worldwide. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WG.
Professor John Byrne, PhD discusses the future of energy, energy policy, the major role solar energy will play and Copenhagen.
Professor John Byrne, PhD is the shared recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for advising the UN-Climate Change Council and a distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy at University of Deleware.
This presentation was given December 4, 2009 at the Solar Energy Focus Conference: Fall 2009 hosted by the Maryland, DC, Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association (MDV-SEIA) in Gaithersburg, MD.
To learn more please visit:
www.mdvseia.camp7.org
The document summarizes a presentation given by John Campion of ESB on electric vehicles. It outlines ESB's strategic goals of increasing renewable energy production and reducing its carbon footprint. It then discusses the challenges posed by the transport sector for reducing Ireland's emissions and ESB's initiatives to promote electric vehicles, including acquiring electric vehicles for its fleet and conducting research on electric vehicle load impacts and infrastructure needs.
The document discusses a report by the NNFCC examining the potential for developing an advanced biofuels industry in the UK. The report aims to establish if there is a need for advanced biofuels in the UK by 2020, and investigate the potential costs and benefits of developing a UK advanced biofuels industry, including the revenue required to support the industry and costs of meeting renewable energy targets with advanced biofuels. The NNFCC analyzed biomass resources, renewable energy targets, impacts of biofuel blending, and potential expansion of first generation biofuels in the UK.
Presentation by Prof. Ric Parker - director of research and technology, Rolls Royce, at the CBI climate change forum seminar - Opportunities for business in a low-carbon economy, 8 September, 2009.
In a presentation to Clean Energy Action in May 2010, Charles McGlashan shared the experience of Marin County, CA in taking control of its own energy supply, a challenge now facing Boulder, CO. As a member of the Marin County Board of Supervisors, McGlashan has been instrumental in the creation of Marin County Energy, the entity that has worked to provide the community with renewable energy options and local power.
Energy Issues in the New Congress
Activities in Washington will have a major impact on the energy industry and therefore the economy of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor. Find out what Congress will be debating and how it affects jobs in your community.
The document is a 2010 corporate presentation by MPX Energia S.A. It begins with disclaimer notes about forward-looking statements and reliance on information. The presentation then provides an overview of MPX as a diversified private utility with coal and natural gas assets in Colombia and Brazil. It notes MPX has flexibility to supply resources to its own plants or international markets. Charts show Brazil's increasing power demand driven by economic growth and how new hydro plants have limited storage capacity, increasing reliance on thermal generation.
This document discusses California's climate action planning context. It notes that California aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. It outlines the various policies that support these goals in the electricity, transportation, and other sectors. It also discusses expectations for local governments to adopt climate action plans to help meet state targets and common elements of plans adopted in the San Diego region since 2015.
Carl Eppich: GrowSmart Maine 21st century transportation ForumGrowSmart Maine
Carl Eppich of PACTS presents at GrowSmart Maine's Forum: 21st Century Transportation: Shared Vehicles, E-Bikes and their Implications for a Smart Growth Economy in Maine
CarShare VT - GrowSmart Maine Transportation ForumGrowSmart Maine
Annie Bourdon of CarShare VT presents at GrowSmart Maine's Forum: 21st Century Transportation: Shared Vehicles, E-Bikes and their Implications for a Smart Growth Economy in Maine
Portland Bike Share - GrowSmart Maine Transportation ForumGrowSmart Maine
Sam Herr of Portland Bike Share presents at GrowSmart Maine's Forum: 21st Century Transportation: Shared Vehicles, E-Bikes and their Implications for a Smart Growth Economy in Maine
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: Maine Community Solar Farms - A Look Into ...GrowSmart Maine
Are you a Maine resident or business owner looking to learn more about your electricity options? Do you wonder about how Maine’s electricity system works, and what that means for you? Our February forum was all about how it all works, what it means to residents and businesses, and options to get involved! We heard from experts about existing renewable energy programs Maine has and learn what works, what doesn’t, where they are, and what they cost. We found success stories on how to act locally and affect change in your community.
$5 billion leaves Maine each year in the purchase of fossil fuels. This is a cost to Maine businesses, residents and communities. The health and environmental benefits of reduced fossil fuel uses are significant. With our focus on community-level tools to manage growth and change, GrowSmart Maine draws attention to the costs for Maine communities, and the resources available to those who live and work here to keep more of those dollars here, through energy efficiency and production of renewable energy.
Maine Green Power - A Look Into Maine’s Renewable Energy: A GrowSmart Maine B...GrowSmart Maine
Are you a Maine resident or business owner looking to learn more about your electricity options? Do you wonder about how Maine’s electricity system works, and what that means for you? Our February forum was all about how it all works, what it means to residents and businesses, and options to get involved! We heard from experts about existing renewable energy programs Maine has and learn what works, what doesn’t, where they are, and what they cost. We found success stories on how to act locally and affect change in your community.
$5 billion leaves Maine each year in the purchase of fossil fuels. This is a cost to Maine businesses, residents and communities. The health and environmental benefits of reduced fossil fuel uses are significant. With our focus on community-level tools to manage growth and change, GrowSmart Maine draws attention to the costs for Maine communities, and the resources available to those who live and work here to keep more of those dollars here, through energy efficiency and production of renewable energy.
Making Headway in Your Community - Bucksport Closing Celebration, 2/3/16GrowSmart Maine
Making Headway in Your Community is a rural community development program that helps residents identify what they value most in their town and provides tools to protect and build on these assets. The process; lead by the Maine Downtown Center, a program of the Maine Development Foundation and GrowSmart Maine; funds a series of three public meetings over a period of 6-8 months during which time small projects are funded with a local match to draw attention to good work and improve connection both within the community and across Maine for information and inspiration. This is the final step in Bucksport's journey through the process.
Change is in the Air: Let's Talk About it - Cathy Lee @The GrowSmart Maine An...GrowSmart Maine
Cathy Lee shares what The Climate Table has learned about how to talk about the impacts of our changing climate with your neighbors and peers, and then learn about opportunities to start taking on climate change in your part of Maine.
The Abundance Cycle - Professor Jay Friedlander @The GrowSmart Maine Annual M...GrowSmart Maine
The Abundance Cycle, presented by Professor Jay Friedlander, Sharpe-McNally Chair of Green and Socially Responsible Business at the College of the Atlantic, provides a framework for seeing how the pieces fit together and gives you a way to determine where to start and how to build prosperity for all community members.
Tax-Increment Financing - How to Effectively Use it in Your Community - GSMSu...GrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Sustain Southern Maine - GSMSummit 2014, Rebeccah SchaffnerGrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Complete Streets Design Examples - GSMSummit 2014,Tom ErricoGrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Houlton Band of Maliseets Cemetary Project - GSM Summit 2014, Sue YoungGrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Leveraging Private Sector Investments and Public Funds to Support Smart Growt...GrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Walking the Walk: Complete Streets are Smart Growth Investments - GSMSummit 2...GrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Where to Start With Climate Change - GSMSummit 2014, Liz HertzGrowSmart Maine
This document provides guidance for municipalities on addressing climate change at the local level. It recommends starting with community engagement and partnerships to understand local concerns. Municipalities should then review climate data and projections, assess vulnerabilities, and integrate climate change considerations into existing plans and policies. The process takes time but focusing on priority impacts and using available resources can help communities begin practical steps to plan for and adapt to climate change.
Smart Growth for Maine Fisheries Communities in the Face of Climate Change - ...GrowSmart Maine
The Island Institute works to sustain Maine's island and coastal communities through various program areas, including community and economic development, marine programs, education, and community energy. The document discusses how fish and lobster populations are shifting in Maine in response to climate change, with warming waters causing lobsters to thrive while groundfish populations decline. It also notes other observed impacts of climate change on Maine fishing communities and efforts underway to help communities adapt, including supporting sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, community energy efficiency projects, and education programs.
Cultivating New Opportunities for Food-Based Businesses - GSMSummit 2014, Dan...GrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: Using Tax Incentives to Develop and Inve...GrowSmart Maine
This document summarizes key federal and state tax incentives for historic preservation projects, including the Rehabilitation Tax Credit (RTC). It provides details on the 10% and 20% RTC, including eligibility requirements and calculations. Projects must be "substantial rehabilitations" exceeding $5,000 or the building basis. The document discusses important dates in the history of the RTC and statistics on RTC projects. It also outlines the application process for the RTC through the National Park Service and considerations for tax-exempt entities and mitigating recapture risks.
2. Summit Utilities, Inc. (SUI) is a leader in the natural gas utility industry through
its strategy of expanding natural gas distribution service to un-served areas.
SUI currently manages approximately $260M in assets through its subsidiaries in
Colorado, Missouri and Maine.
SUI is wholly-owned by the Infrastructure Investments Fund, a private equity
fund advised by JP Morgan Asset Management
Infrastructure Investment
Fund
(IIF)
Summit Utilities, Inc.
(Holdings Company)
Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Summit Natural Gas of Summit Utilities Management
Colorado Natural Gas, Inc. Summit Gas Transmission, Inc. Wolf Creek Energy, LLC.
Inc. Missouri, Inc. Services, LLC
(Distribution) (Transmission) (Gas Supply)
(Distribution) (Distribution) (Contract Services)
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3. SUI Key Facts
Summit Utilities, Inc. was formed in 2004 to be the holding company for the operating
utilities and related companies.
Colorado Natural Gas, Inc. (CNG) was founded in 1997 to provide natural gas service
to the mountain communities west of Denver and Colorado Springs.
2012 customer count is 19,000
2012 natural gas throughput is over 1.7 billion cubic feet (BCF)
Over 890 miles of natural gas mains installed since 1997
Summit Natural Gas of Missouri, Inc. was founded in 2004 when the municipal-
owned gas systems in Gallatin and Hamilton, Missouri were purchased.
2012 customer count is approximately 15,000
2012 natural gas throughput is over 2.6 BCF in 2012
Over 400 miles of natural gas mains installed since 2004
Acquired the Southern Missouri Natural Gas system on January 1, 2012
Wolf Creek Energy, LLC, founded in 1997 provide gas procurement and supply
services to the large transportation customers of Colorado Natural Gas, Inc.
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4. Summit Natural Gas of Maine
Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Inc. was founded in 2012 in
order to pursue the opportunities we have identified in
Maine:
The Kennebec Valley:
15,000 homes and businesses on gas by the 4th year
Savings to our customers of $40,000,000 per year
The Penobscot Valley and Aroostook County
10,000 homes and businesses on gas by the 4th year
Savings to our customers of $25,000,000 per year
Rockland area and the Mid-Maine Coast
Yarmouth, Falmouth, Cumberland
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5. 21st Century Infrastructure: Key decisions
today will impact our
economy, environment and
communities. What’s ahead in
broadband, natural gas lines and
transmission lines for renewable electricity
sources?
What's on the horizon at the intersection of
Maine's economy, community, environment?
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6. Maine’s Economy
Natural Gas service will:
Strengthen the competitive position of Maine
companies in the world markets
Save 40% of heating costs relative to #2 Fuel Oil
Bring approximately $10,000 of investment in the
utility for each customer
Bring approximately $5,000 of additional work for
the HVAC industry for conversions from oil to gas
Create hundreds of new jobs
Reduce our dependence on foreign oil
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7. Maine’s Communities
Natural Gas service will:
Reduce required government assistance (LIHEAP)
for heating assistance for low-income residents
Reduce heavy truck traffic on our roads
Increase local property tax revenues
Lower operating costs for schools, hospitals, other
community buildings
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8. Maine’s Environment
Natural Gas service will:
Reduce the carbon footprint of all who convert from fuel
oil or propane
Fuel Kg CO2 /mmbtu Percent Reduction
Residual Oil (#6) 78.80 33%
Distillate Oil (#2 Heating Oil) 73.15 28%
Kerosene 72.31 27%
Propane 63.10 16%
Reduce the potential for environmentally disastrous
incidents from spills
Provide the infrastructure support for the conversion to
natural gas fueled vehicles
Improve indoor air quality
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10. The Promise of
Natural Gas
• America has seen a fundamental shift in
the natural gas marketplace
• Technological advances, a newly accessible
and abundant domestic resource, and an
extensive delivery infrastructure make
natural gas the foundation fuel for our
economy
• This abundance of home-grown natural gas
provides an opportunity to satisfy significant
new demand at affordable prices well into
the future
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12. Supporting Increases in
Demand
Natural Gas Supply Natural Gas Use
90.0 90.0
80.0 80.0
70.0 70.0
60.0 60.0
50.0 50.0
40.0 40.0
30.0 30.0
20.0 20.0
2012
2013
2012
2014
2013
10.0 10.0
2015
2014
2016
2015
2016
2017
2017
2018
2018
-
2019
0.0
2019
2020
2020
2021
2021
2022
2022
Conventional Associated Residential Commercial
Coal Bed Methane Tight Industrial Power
Shale Pipeline Net Imports Other LNG Net Exports
Source: Wood Mackenzie Spring 2012.
13. A Future of Market
Stability
Relative natural
Henry Hub Spot Price
gas market
$2011/MMBtu stability during the
next ten years —
12 an outlook that
Historical Prices
supports
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High and Low responsible
Base Case
Demand
resource
development and
8 reflects continued
advancements in
6 extraction and
impacts
4
technology
2
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1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022
Source: Wood Mackenzie Spring 2012.
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15. Southern Missouri
Natural Gas
In 2011, SUMS took over management of the SMNG
System Infill Project
$13MM project completed on time and under budget
Original Scope 1775 new customers, currently
marketing has signed up 2086 new customers and 1800
new service lines have been installed
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Editor's Notes
Advances in American technology have opened the door to efficient, affordable, and responsible extraction of natural gas in North America.You can see here the current and prospective plays in the lower 48—and you can see the tremendous resource we have under our feet. Natural gas production from unconventional sources, such as shale, has grown considerably in recent years. Dry natural gas production averaged 53.3 Bcf per day from 2000 to 2010. In 2012 it will likely total 64 Bcf per day, or one third of domestic gas produced in 2012. Proven reserves and yet to be developed resources are enormous, giving credence to expectations that natural gas can meet and sustain a significant share of our domestic energy needs over the next ten years and beyond.AGA acknowledges the potential for more than 80 Bcf per day of domestic dry gas production by 2022 if demand requirements develop sufficientlyThe natural gas industry is committed to responsible and sustainable development of this North American energy endowment so that the full benefits of this clean energy source can be realized for all Americans.
Here you see the corresponding role between natural gas demand and our abundant supply.For the next decade and beyond, domestic natural gas supplies are expectedto be sufficiently robust to meet growth in demand across all sectors.There is additional room for wise and efficient growth of natural gas consumption intoday’s domestic energy market, including significant potential for demand inresidential, commercial and transportation sectors over the long-term.New market dynamics created by abundant supply resources will spur the development of additional technology to enhance natural gas utilization.
There is room to grow natural gas demand at reasonable and relatively stable prices. Domestic natural gas demand growth during 2012-2022 is needed to establish price levels that elicit and sustain a production response from gas producers. Many of the identified shale gas resource plays and more traditional production models become economically available to the market at a projected development cost of $5–6 per MMBtu.This is precisely the foundation that accounts for the possibility of an additional 11 to 34% increase in domestic natural gas production during the next ten years and is supported by many gas energy outlooks.These strong natural gas supply fundamentals along with a robust and reliable natural gas delivery infrastructure suggest that over the next decade, a range of demand scenarios can be met by a diverse and responsive supply market within an estimated price band of $4.00 to $6.50 per MMBtu— a level well below the peak market prices of the preceding decade.Clearly, there is a new market environment for natural gas in the United States today. Creating opportunities to better optimize our nation’s energy resources supported by prudent regulation and policy making informed by science and facts should be the goal of all stakeholders.
Natural gas is the foundation fuel that will heat our homes, run our vehicles,generate electricity, and partner with renewable energy sources for decades to come. America’s natural gas utilities operate the 21st century infrastructure necessary fordelivering the benefits of natural gas to American homes and businesses safely, reliably and at an affordable price. Our energy future will be built upon the foundation of the 2.4 million miles ofpipelines operated by America’s natural gas industry.Affordable prices and a future of market stability provide an opportunity to make long-term investments in our communities throughout the natural gas value chain. Greater recognition of the benefits of natural gas in federal and state regulation, legislation, building energy codes, appliance standards and energy policy initiatives will open new doors to increased energy efficiency and energy security.