Wind Energy Siting Guidelines presented by RI Statewide Planning at the kick-off meeting of the Renewable Energy Siting Partnership (RESP) on September 15, 2011.
Case Law Survey, Environmental Issues In the Planning RegimeRobert Sutherland
Survey of European, English and Scottish cases concerning environmental issues in the planning system - looking at recent cases concerning environmental information, the right of state authorities to screen plans or projects before carrying out a Strategic Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Assessment, obligations to consult, the relationship between applications for energy projects under the Electricity Act 1989 and the development plan, and protected costs orders (protected expenses orders in Scotland).
Summary of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the FutureGen project, which is now available to the public in its entirety on the DOE NEPA website.
Blake Lapthorn and Kemp & Kemp Planning Post Pickles SeminarBlake Morgan
The document summarizes a planning briefing that covered topics related to addressing climate change through planning policy and development. It discussed the UK Climate Change Act, draft revisions to planning policies to promote low-carbon development and renewable energy, and the coalition government's agenda to give local communities more influence over planning while still pursuing strong policies to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
New initiatives undertaken in 2009 led to the first-ever permits for utility-scale solar projects on public lands in 2010. Today, BLM has permitted 16 projects, which will provide nearly 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity, enough to power approximately 1.2 million homes.
The document describes ACCENT-Plus, a project extending the previous ACCENT Network of Excellence. ACCENT-Plus aims to more strongly link atmospheric composition science and policy by facilitating the transfer of research results into policy development. Over four years, ACCENT-Plus will coordinate the European atmospheric science community through activities like workshops, conferences, and producing review papers on key topics from both scientific and policy perspectives. The project seeks to answer how Europe can control its atmosphere composition under climate change and better inform decision making.
Soalr Ready NWI: U.S Department Of Energy SunShot Initiative Rooftop Solar Ch...South Shore Clean Cities
Anyone interested in clean energy, especially residential and commercial Photovoltaic, green builders, homeowners, solar installers and local government officials, is invited to view these slides.
These slides cover Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission’s Rooftop Solar Challenge II Grant: Purpose and Goals, Rooftop Solar 101 Benefits and Barriers, Solar Myth Busters and Best Practices.
The document discusses sustainability, climate protection, and energy initiatives in local governments in Israel. It outlines how local policies have surpassed national policies on these issues. It also describes several programs and initiatives that have promoted sustainability at the local level, including capacity building projects, commitments by cities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the development of master plans for sustainable development by many regional authorities. Overall, the document demonstrates that Israeli local governments have progressed from reactive approaches to proactively addressing sustainability through planning, projects, and partnerships.
Integrated multi-component planning and implementation methodology guiding energy transitions at any level of government.
A dynamic and comprehensive methodology with multiple tools that analyzes the economic and social impacts of alternative technological pathways in the specific context of a municipality, country, or region. It explores existing clean energy business opportunities and recommends concrete policies and measures that improve the given investment environment.
Case Law Survey, Environmental Issues In the Planning RegimeRobert Sutherland
Survey of European, English and Scottish cases concerning environmental issues in the planning system - looking at recent cases concerning environmental information, the right of state authorities to screen plans or projects before carrying out a Strategic Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Assessment, obligations to consult, the relationship between applications for energy projects under the Electricity Act 1989 and the development plan, and protected costs orders (protected expenses orders in Scotland).
Summary of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the FutureGen project, which is now available to the public in its entirety on the DOE NEPA website.
Blake Lapthorn and Kemp & Kemp Planning Post Pickles SeminarBlake Morgan
The document summarizes a planning briefing that covered topics related to addressing climate change through planning policy and development. It discussed the UK Climate Change Act, draft revisions to planning policies to promote low-carbon development and renewable energy, and the coalition government's agenda to give local communities more influence over planning while still pursuing strong policies to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
New initiatives undertaken in 2009 led to the first-ever permits for utility-scale solar projects on public lands in 2010. Today, BLM has permitted 16 projects, which will provide nearly 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity, enough to power approximately 1.2 million homes.
The document describes ACCENT-Plus, a project extending the previous ACCENT Network of Excellence. ACCENT-Plus aims to more strongly link atmospheric composition science and policy by facilitating the transfer of research results into policy development. Over four years, ACCENT-Plus will coordinate the European atmospheric science community through activities like workshops, conferences, and producing review papers on key topics from both scientific and policy perspectives. The project seeks to answer how Europe can control its atmosphere composition under climate change and better inform decision making.
Soalr Ready NWI: U.S Department Of Energy SunShot Initiative Rooftop Solar Ch...South Shore Clean Cities
Anyone interested in clean energy, especially residential and commercial Photovoltaic, green builders, homeowners, solar installers and local government officials, is invited to view these slides.
These slides cover Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission’s Rooftop Solar Challenge II Grant: Purpose and Goals, Rooftop Solar 101 Benefits and Barriers, Solar Myth Busters and Best Practices.
The document discusses sustainability, climate protection, and energy initiatives in local governments in Israel. It outlines how local policies have surpassed national policies on these issues. It also describes several programs and initiatives that have promoted sustainability at the local level, including capacity building projects, commitments by cities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the development of master plans for sustainable development by many regional authorities. Overall, the document demonstrates that Israeli local governments have progressed from reactive approaches to proactively addressing sustainability through planning, projects, and partnerships.
Integrated multi-component planning and implementation methodology guiding energy transitions at any level of government.
A dynamic and comprehensive methodology with multiple tools that analyzes the economic and social impacts of alternative technological pathways in the specific context of a municipality, country, or region. It explores existing clean energy business opportunities and recommends concrete policies and measures that improve the given investment environment.
Breakthrough Energy Technologies Summary - SiriusDisclosure.comExopolitics Hungary
This document summarizes several breakthrough energy technologies that could replace fossil fuels and eliminate pollution. It describes technologies in three categories: 1) transitional technologies to increase efficiency and clean up pollution, 2) over-unity electromagnetic energy devices that tap zero-point energy without external fuel sources, and 3) advanced propulsion using electromagnetism to alter mass and space for pollution-free travel. Developing these technologies will require funding prototypes to commercial viability. It will also require supportive policies in areas like applications, economic transition, security implications, and preventing weaponization. A history of suppression by financial and governmental interests seeking to maintain the status quo has prevented widespread adoption of these technologies, despite technological feasibility.
This document summarizes cooperation between the EU and Japan on energy and environmental issues. It discusses both the EU and Japanese policies on energy and the environment separately. It then outlines the relations between the EU and Japan, including commercial relations and cooperation on energy and environmental issues. Several political cooperation programs between the EU and Japan aimed at promoting sustainable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are also summarized.
The document discusses climate change and the challenges of reducing carbon emissions to address it. It notes that global carbon emissions would need to be reduced by 90% by 2050 to limit warming while the population is projected to reach 9 billion. This will require living on less than one tonne of carbon emissions per person annually. It also discusses various low-carbon energy technologies and the need to lower their costs to meet emission targets. The document questions if current policy and energy organization structures are adequate to meet this massive climate challenge.
This slide deck is part of the "Gender equality and mitigation: COP21 implications for implementing mitigation activities" webinar (February 5, 2016) of the IUCN Gender Equality for Climate Change Opportunities (GECCO) Energy webinar series. A recording and more information about the webinar can be found at http://genderandenvironment.org/resource/gecco-webinar-gender-equality-and-mitigation/.
Overview of the Renewable Energy Siting Partnershipriseagrant
This document summarizes the first stakeholder meeting of the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Siting Partnership (RESP) project. It introduces the RESP project team and partner agencies. It outlines the stakeholder engagement process, including monthly meetings, field trips, and working groups. It provides an overview of the wind energy siting assessment project goals, including understanding wind resources, impacts, and facilitating siting through standards and guidelines. It also describes additional RESP projects assessing solar and hydropower opportunities in Rhode Island through resource assessments and developing an online energy data portal. The next stakeholder meeting and upcoming field trips are announced.
Energy innovation es8928 - renewable energy policy handbook -final m coviMarco Covi
A handbook for policy makers in the renewable energy field in Ontario. The handbook places a heavy importance on better consultation and public education on energy matters when it comes to the planning of large-scale energy projects and makes several suggestions on how to improve this. The handbook is timely as it was written in the context of the 2013 LTEP. In addition it serves as an accessible scientific reference guide for decision-makers and the broader public alike.
Plenary 4 - Local and International Policy on Climate Changerbulalakaw
Presentation of Prof. Francis Ross de Guzman, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Manila, during the UP Manila Conference on Global Climate Change, held October 22-23, 2009 at the Pearl Garden Hotel, Manila.
The document predicts that governments will face increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also predicts that technologies to produce wind power and store energy will continue improving, leading to world energy from renewable sources growing as a portion of total energy production. These trends are expected to help reduce energy-related carbon dioxide emissions over time.
Streamlined Permitting for Renewable Energy Transmissiondlbelin
This document summarizes strategies for streamlining the permitting process for renewable energy transmission projects. It discusses the intersection of transmission line permitting with environmental laws at both the state and federal level. Tips are provided for expediting permitting, including early coordination with agencies, developing a complete application, public engagement, and analyzing adequate project alternatives. Completing pre-filing activities and getting all stakeholders involved early are emphasized as ways to facilitate review and receive feedback to help projects move through the process more quickly.
The document compares India's new EIA 2020 legislation to the EIA 2006 legislation. EIA 2020 provides exemptions that allow projects to violate the environment before seeking clearance, unlike EIA 2006. Key changes in EIA 2020 include exempting some projects from clearance, reducing public hearing time, allowing post-facto clearance, minimizing public participation, and exempting citizens from reporting violations. EIA 2020 is being criticized for weakening environmental protections.
Il WEC Inside è una pubblicazione bimestrale del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
La versione integratele è disponibile nell'area Servizi Informativi, riservata ai soli Associati sul sito del WEC Italia.
This document discusses compensatory mitigation requirements for utility-scale solar energy projects on public lands in the western United States. It examines costs of compensatory mitigation for six solar projects ranging from $123 to $8,512 per acre. Costs did not appear related to project size or technology, and varied significantly between states and projects within states. More data is needed to determine if compensatory mitigation costs are consistently applied.
The Sumba Iconic Island Initiative aims to electrify 95% of Sumba Island, Indonesia using 100% renewable energy by 2025. Currently, only 1 in 4 households on Sumba Island has access to electricity, with most power coming from expensive diesel generators. The initiative is a collaborative partnership between government agencies, NGOs, private companies, and donors to increase access to renewable energy from sources like solar, wind, hydro, and biomass in order to alleviate poverty and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Institute for Essential Services Reform acts in an advisory role and helps identify potential community renewable energy projects to support the goals of the Sumba Iconic Island Initiative and Indonesia's national campaign to achieve sustainable
This panel will address whether threats from climate change, mercury emissions and other effects of fossil fuel dependence justify development of offshore wind in select areas of the Great Lakes. What state and federal regulatory schemes currently exist and are they adequate to protect the lakes? How are regulators, developers and environmental groups addressing wind development and environmental protection?
Growth Opportunities In Wind Energy PanelDawnDzurilla
At the 2009 Net Impact Conference at Cornell University, Dawn Dzurilla is Moderator of "Growth Opportunities In Wind Energy", a panel featuring prominent wind energy executives.
Lattice Energy LLC - Japanese government resumes funding lenr research after ...Lewis Larsen
New Energy Times reports Japan funding R&D in LENRs; after hiatus of ~20 years government issued RFP that includes LENRs. Ultralow energy neutron reactions could be strategic to Japan’s future energy security.
Shoreline Change Special Area Management Plan (Beach SAMP) Stakeholder Meeting. Held on July 14, 2015. The purpose of the meeting was to review progress to date on development of tools, and discuss the next phase of the Beach SAMP porject.
This document provides a tutorial for using STORMTOOLS, a web-based mapping tool for understanding coastal flood risk in Rhode Island. It outlines how to access and use the various features and layers in STORMTOOLS to determine flood depths and impacts under different hurricane and sea level rise scenarios. Key features include zooming and panning the map, adjusting layer transparency, toggling layers on and off, and clicking on locations to view flood depths and identify emergency services. The tutorial is created by a team from the University of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council.
The Block Island Wind Farm project will consist of 5 turbines generating 30 MW of energy, enough for 17,000 homes. Construction is underway and commercial operations are scheduled for 2016. The project has completed permitting, engineering, and financing. It will create over 300 construction jobs and establish a new cable to the mainland, positioning the US for national leadership in offshore wind.
Breakthrough Energy Technologies Summary - SiriusDisclosure.comExopolitics Hungary
This document summarizes several breakthrough energy technologies that could replace fossil fuels and eliminate pollution. It describes technologies in three categories: 1) transitional technologies to increase efficiency and clean up pollution, 2) over-unity electromagnetic energy devices that tap zero-point energy without external fuel sources, and 3) advanced propulsion using electromagnetism to alter mass and space for pollution-free travel. Developing these technologies will require funding prototypes to commercial viability. It will also require supportive policies in areas like applications, economic transition, security implications, and preventing weaponization. A history of suppression by financial and governmental interests seeking to maintain the status quo has prevented widespread adoption of these technologies, despite technological feasibility.
This document summarizes cooperation between the EU and Japan on energy and environmental issues. It discusses both the EU and Japanese policies on energy and the environment separately. It then outlines the relations between the EU and Japan, including commercial relations and cooperation on energy and environmental issues. Several political cooperation programs between the EU and Japan aimed at promoting sustainable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are also summarized.
The document discusses climate change and the challenges of reducing carbon emissions to address it. It notes that global carbon emissions would need to be reduced by 90% by 2050 to limit warming while the population is projected to reach 9 billion. This will require living on less than one tonne of carbon emissions per person annually. It also discusses various low-carbon energy technologies and the need to lower their costs to meet emission targets. The document questions if current policy and energy organization structures are adequate to meet this massive climate challenge.
This slide deck is part of the "Gender equality and mitigation: COP21 implications for implementing mitigation activities" webinar (February 5, 2016) of the IUCN Gender Equality for Climate Change Opportunities (GECCO) Energy webinar series. A recording and more information about the webinar can be found at http://genderandenvironment.org/resource/gecco-webinar-gender-equality-and-mitigation/.
Overview of the Renewable Energy Siting Partnershipriseagrant
This document summarizes the first stakeholder meeting of the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Siting Partnership (RESP) project. It introduces the RESP project team and partner agencies. It outlines the stakeholder engagement process, including monthly meetings, field trips, and working groups. It provides an overview of the wind energy siting assessment project goals, including understanding wind resources, impacts, and facilitating siting through standards and guidelines. It also describes additional RESP projects assessing solar and hydropower opportunities in Rhode Island through resource assessments and developing an online energy data portal. The next stakeholder meeting and upcoming field trips are announced.
Energy innovation es8928 - renewable energy policy handbook -final m coviMarco Covi
A handbook for policy makers in the renewable energy field in Ontario. The handbook places a heavy importance on better consultation and public education on energy matters when it comes to the planning of large-scale energy projects and makes several suggestions on how to improve this. The handbook is timely as it was written in the context of the 2013 LTEP. In addition it serves as an accessible scientific reference guide for decision-makers and the broader public alike.
Plenary 4 - Local and International Policy on Climate Changerbulalakaw
Presentation of Prof. Francis Ross de Guzman, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Manila, during the UP Manila Conference on Global Climate Change, held October 22-23, 2009 at the Pearl Garden Hotel, Manila.
The document predicts that governments will face increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also predicts that technologies to produce wind power and store energy will continue improving, leading to world energy from renewable sources growing as a portion of total energy production. These trends are expected to help reduce energy-related carbon dioxide emissions over time.
Streamlined Permitting for Renewable Energy Transmissiondlbelin
This document summarizes strategies for streamlining the permitting process for renewable energy transmission projects. It discusses the intersection of transmission line permitting with environmental laws at both the state and federal level. Tips are provided for expediting permitting, including early coordination with agencies, developing a complete application, public engagement, and analyzing adequate project alternatives. Completing pre-filing activities and getting all stakeholders involved early are emphasized as ways to facilitate review and receive feedback to help projects move through the process more quickly.
The document compares India's new EIA 2020 legislation to the EIA 2006 legislation. EIA 2020 provides exemptions that allow projects to violate the environment before seeking clearance, unlike EIA 2006. Key changes in EIA 2020 include exempting some projects from clearance, reducing public hearing time, allowing post-facto clearance, minimizing public participation, and exempting citizens from reporting violations. EIA 2020 is being criticized for weakening environmental protections.
Il WEC Inside è una pubblicazione bimestrale del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
La versione integratele è disponibile nell'area Servizi Informativi, riservata ai soli Associati sul sito del WEC Italia.
This document discusses compensatory mitigation requirements for utility-scale solar energy projects on public lands in the western United States. It examines costs of compensatory mitigation for six solar projects ranging from $123 to $8,512 per acre. Costs did not appear related to project size or technology, and varied significantly between states and projects within states. More data is needed to determine if compensatory mitigation costs are consistently applied.
The Sumba Iconic Island Initiative aims to electrify 95% of Sumba Island, Indonesia using 100% renewable energy by 2025. Currently, only 1 in 4 households on Sumba Island has access to electricity, with most power coming from expensive diesel generators. The initiative is a collaborative partnership between government agencies, NGOs, private companies, and donors to increase access to renewable energy from sources like solar, wind, hydro, and biomass in order to alleviate poverty and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Institute for Essential Services Reform acts in an advisory role and helps identify potential community renewable energy projects to support the goals of the Sumba Iconic Island Initiative and Indonesia's national campaign to achieve sustainable
This panel will address whether threats from climate change, mercury emissions and other effects of fossil fuel dependence justify development of offshore wind in select areas of the Great Lakes. What state and federal regulatory schemes currently exist and are they adequate to protect the lakes? How are regulators, developers and environmental groups addressing wind development and environmental protection?
Growth Opportunities In Wind Energy PanelDawnDzurilla
At the 2009 Net Impact Conference at Cornell University, Dawn Dzurilla is Moderator of "Growth Opportunities In Wind Energy", a panel featuring prominent wind energy executives.
Lattice Energy LLC - Japanese government resumes funding lenr research after ...Lewis Larsen
New Energy Times reports Japan funding R&D in LENRs; after hiatus of ~20 years government issued RFP that includes LENRs. Ultralow energy neutron reactions could be strategic to Japan’s future energy security.
Shoreline Change Special Area Management Plan (Beach SAMP) Stakeholder Meeting. Held on July 14, 2015. The purpose of the meeting was to review progress to date on development of tools, and discuss the next phase of the Beach SAMP porject.
This document provides a tutorial for using STORMTOOLS, a web-based mapping tool for understanding coastal flood risk in Rhode Island. It outlines how to access and use the various features and layers in STORMTOOLS to determine flood depths and impacts under different hurricane and sea level rise scenarios. Key features include zooming and panning the map, adjusting layer transparency, toggling layers on and off, and clicking on locations to view flood depths and identify emergency services. The tutorial is created by a team from the University of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council.
The Block Island Wind Farm project will consist of 5 turbines generating 30 MW of energy, enough for 17,000 homes. Construction is underway and commercial operations are scheduled for 2016. The project has completed permitting, engineering, and financing. It will create over 300 construction jobs and establish a new cable to the mainland, positioning the US for national leadership in offshore wind.
This document assessed the impact of past ocean management plans in several countries and U.S. states. It found that the plans supported $4.1 billion in ocean economies by siting wind farms and retaining existing industries. The plans also generated hundreds of millions of dollars annually in economic gains for new industries like wind power and retained billions within existing industries like fishing and tourism. While fishermen lost some access, they were compensated. The plans encouraged collaboration among stakeholders and expanded environmental protections over 50% of the planned areas while managing industrial growth. Future research on newer plans is needed to fully understand the long-term economic, environmental and social impacts of comprehensive ocean management.
Five regional planning bodies have been established across the United States to coordinate ocean planning: the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Islands, Caribbean, and West Coast. The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions have established charters and are drafting regional marine plans to be completed in 2016. The Pacific Islands has a charter and is beginning to draft a plan, while the Caribbean is still finalizing its charter and the West Coast is working on one.
2015 International Spatial Planning Symposium: Sharing Practical Solutions riseagrant
The document summarizes findings from a review of marine spatial plans around the world. It finds that most plans are implemented at smaller spatial scales than entire ecosystems. It also finds that few institutional changes are made to governing bodies to implement coastal and marine spatial planning, relying instead on existing agencies. Additionally, it notes that while formal decision support tools are used, informal expert judgment also plays a role. The main messages are that there is no single approach for marine spatial planning and that the value is in the planning process of engaging stakeholders as much as the final plan.
Solid state lighting has made great advancements in the lighting field, but we still need to be attentive lighting quality and not get swept in by economic factors like cost & efficacy. Stroboscopic flicker has creeped back after it was eliminated from fluorescent lighting. Stroboscopic flicker what is it? How can we recognize it as designers and how do we decide where it is and is not acceptable (in architectural & automotive settings). We’ll present a few sample strobing rates for demonstration purposes.
Presented by: Natalia Lesniak
The document summarizes regulatory requirements for utility-scale solar construction projects in New South Wales and provides a case study of a large solar PV plant. Key laws governing environmental impacts, community consultation, and project approval are discussed. For the case study, expected risks were identified through the approval process but most did not materialize during construction. The document argues for reducing regulatory burdens to encourage renewable energy investment while protecting communities and the environment.
This document provides an executive summary and recommendations for a Marine Energy Action Plan to guide the development of marine energy technologies in the UK through 2030. It outlines a vision for marine energy to play an important role in meeting the UK's renewable energy and carbon reduction targets. The plan covers wave, tidal stream, and tidal range technologies. It recommends actions needed from both public and private sectors to address key challenges around proving technology, establishing appropriate regulations, ensuring adequate funding, developing supply chains and skills, and recognizing interdependencies among these factors. The overall goal is to stimulate greater industry engagement and collaboration to facilitate the commercial deployment of marine energy in the UK.
Current Issues Wetland Mitigation_Irow 2009 jlarndt_51
- The document discusses the history and evolution of wetland regulation in the United States from the 1700s to the present, including a shift from encouraging wetland conversion to establishing regulations to protect wetlands.
- Key milestones included the Clean Water Act of 1972 which established a permit program for dredging and filling wetlands, and regulations in the 1980s which allowed mitigation to offset wetland impacts.
- Recent revisions to mitigation regulations in 2008 established more stringent requirements for mitigation planning, functional replacement of wetland impacts, and preference for mitigation banking.
UK Nuclear New Build Power Stations - Nationally Significant Infrastructure P...A Hagan
UK Nuclear New Build Power Stations - Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) through the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) Process - taking into account National Policy Statements (NPS)
Evaluating expected and comparing with observed risks on a large-scale solar ...Turlough Guerin GAICD FGIA
The overwhelming benefits of building solar power plants instead of fossil fuel powered sites for new generation
capacity outweigh the less significant risks, some of which are identified in this study on the construction stage
of a utility-scale solar energy (USSE) project. This project confirmed and clarified the nature of environmental
and community risks to be expected on Australian construction sites. Expected risks from desk top studies and
related planning requirements captured the majority of those risks actually experienced in the field during the
construction phase. The large number of approval conditions (set by the relevant regulatory authorities; state
and local) for the construction stage of the project, are arguably excessive compared with the risk profile of the
project, and the overall positive benefits to the environment, economy and local community. The environmental
and community risks of greatest concern (including dust control, optimising vegetation growth under the
panels, waste management, a lack of common understanding of expectations for local job opportunities), while
planned and eventually managed, could have been more efficiently addressed by further upfront investigations,
and questioning and enhancing the governance processes by the engineering procurement construction (EPC)
entity (or constructor). For example, managing the end-of-life packaging materials (EOLPMs) was a specific
unexpected risk on the project during the construction stage, which can be overcome on future remote location
projects by enhancing the design and execution of project-level contracts and securing partners such as resource
recovery companies or other end users (of EOLPMs) at the earlier, planning stage. Recommendations for
regulators include to reduce approval constraints on new low-emissions electricity developments, particularly at
the state and local government level. These should be considerably less onerous than building new fossil fuel
electricity generation infrastructure. A sharper focus on regulatory red tape reduction will enhance USSE project
adoption.
This document summarizes a presentation on proposed changes to environmental impact assessment (EIA) thresholds in the UK. It discusses the government's technical consultation, which aims to raise EIA screening thresholds for residential and commercial developments from 0.5 hectares to 5 hectares. The presentation reviews the EIA process and regulations. It also notes concerns that the current low thresholds are unnecessary and delay new housing and jobs. Raising the thresholds could reduce EIA screening costs and time, but may increase legal challenges for developments between 0.5 and 5 hectares.
This document presents a hydrogen and fuel cell development plan for New York state. It finds that 494-659 MW of fuel cell generation capacity could be installed at potential host sites to generate 3.89 million MWh of electricity annually. Over 180 New York companies are involved in the hydrogen and fuel cell supply chain, contributing $292 million to the state economy in 2010. The plan identifies several sectors such as commercial buildings, industry, wastewater treatment plants and airports as prime locations for fuel cell projects due to their energy intensity. Developing policies and incentives to support fuel cells could increase deployment, jobs and make the technology cost-competitive without subsidies over time.
Leveraging Private Finance and Inducing Innovation for Climate mitigation Th...Sustainable Prosperity
This document discusses leveraging private finance and inducing innovation for climate mitigation through policy design. It summarizes that:
1) Public policy plays a key role in determining returns on investment in clean energy and environmental technologies. Small policy changes can have long-lasting impacts.
2) Policies that place a price on carbon, provide predictable market signals, and allow flexibility can spur innovation in clean technologies.
3) Overcoming challenges like the intermittency of renewable energy sources requires complementary policies and investments in areas like energy storage, transmission infrastructure, and demand management.
This document presents a technology roadmap for wind energy in the Pacific Northwest region. It aims to analyze factors influencing wind energy adoption and identify a roadmap consisting of market drivers, products, technologies, and components. The roadmap shows expected advancements over a 20-year timeline and links between market drivers, products, technologies, and components to support the growth of wind energy. The region has good wind resources and land suitable for harvesting wind power. An effective, regularly updated roadmap can help establish wind energy as a sustainable resource in the Pacific Northwest's energy future.
This document discusses leveraging private finance and inducing innovation for climate mitigation through policy design. It summarizes research on how environmental policy characteristics like stringency, predictability and flexibility can encourage technological innovation. It also discusses how policies can direct private investment towards renewable energy projects and overcome issues like intermittency. Targeting incentives and public funding towards transmission infrastructure, energy storage and grid management can complement renewable energy development.
Permitting Solar, Wind And Geothermal Projects On Public And Tribal Landsawaltner
Permitting Solar, Wind and Geothermal Projects on Public and Tribal Lands
Evaluates the Bureau of Land Management, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act and other regulatory programs that apply to alternative energy developments
2009 06 Department of Energy and Climate Change - Juliet Austin SevernEstuary
The document summarizes a feasibility study conducted by the UK government to assess the viability of constructing tidal power schemes in the Severn Estuary. It outlines the background and objectives of the study, as well as the 10 options originally considered and the 5 options shortlisted after public consultation. The shortlisted options include barrages and lagoon schemes. Decisions on whether to support a scheme are expected in late 2010 after further environmental assessments and public consultation. The study is evaluating the options across technical, economic, environmental and regulatory dimensions to inform the government's decision.
JBA Consulting Guide to Environmental Assessment for Renewable ProjectsJBAConsulting
This document provides guidance on environmental assessment and regulation for renewable energy projects. It discusses the following key points:
- Environmental assessment is a process to understand potential environmental impacts of development proposals and identify mitigation measures. It may involve an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) required by law for certain projects.
- Legislation exists to protect the environment and promote sustainable development, and various assessments like EIAs may be required at different stages of a project's development.
- Guidance is provided on environmental assessments for different renewable energy technologies like wind, solar, and hydropower projects as well as landscape and visual impact assessments. Compliance with regulations aims to help projects meet requirements and minimize environmental risks.
Planning Issues Specific To Plumas Countyfeatherhorse
The document provides an overview of planning issues specific to Plumas County and includes:
1) An introduction to California General Plans, outlining what they are, how they are used, and the typical update process.
2) A discussion of the required elements of General Plans and examples of optional elements.
3) An explanation of preparing a General Plan, including public participation, adoption process, and CEQA compliance.
4) Details on implementing and amending a General Plan.
The document summarizes the first Quadrennial Technology Review (QTR) conducted by the US Department of Energy. The QTR aims to define a framework for energy technologies, explain DOE's roles in energy transformation, and establish priorities. It outlines six technology strategies to address challenges of energy security, environmental impacts, and competitiveness. The QTR conducted technology assessments and established a balanced portfolio across timescales, energy challenges, and strategies. Future QTRs will provide more detailed reports, and a future Quadrennial Energy Review may coordinate a federal energy policy.
The development of clean, affordable nuclear power options is a key element of the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) Nuclear Energy Research and Development Roadmap. As a part of this strategy, a high priority of the Department has been to help accelerate the timelines for the commercialization and deployment of small modular reactor (SMR) technologies through the SMR Licensing Technical Support program. Begun in FY12, the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy’s Small Modular Reactor Licensing Technical Support program will advance the certification and licensing of domestic SMR designs that are relatively mature and can be deployed in the next decade.
More information : http://www.sfen.org/
Impact Assessment Of The Renewable Energy Policy Scenarios A Case Study Of ...Angela Williams
This document summarizes a study that assessed the impact of renewable energy policy scenarios in Latvia using a system dynamics modeling approach and multi-criteria analysis. Barriers to renewable energy implementation were identified and categorized as technical, economic, social or environmental. Policy instruments were defined to address these barriers. A system dynamics model was developed and used to simulate scenarios involving different policy combinations. The results were supplemented with additional impact criteria for multi-criteria analysis to further assess the scenarios. The methodology provided a way to evaluate existing policies, synergies and tradeoffs, and determine the most socioeconomically and environmentally beneficial pathways for achieving renewable energy and climate targets.
The document describes International Environmental Health & Safety Audit Protocols, an innovative tool for assessing compliance with environmental, health and safety legislation worldwide. The Protocols contain comprehensive topic areas covering issues like air emissions, waste management, health and safety. They provide features to help auditors expedite assessments, including applicability tables to determine relevant sections, pre-audit preparation instructions, rulebook requirements with guide notes, and quick check scoresheets. The Protocols are developed by EHS experts and help companies demonstrate diligence in compliance efforts across multiple jurisdictions.
Best Practices for NEPA Compliance and Related Permitting for Projects on In...Trihydro Corporation
Regulatory framework for permitting wells and pipelines
Typical timeframes and hang-ups in the permitting process
Best practices for permitting
Programmatic approaches to well field development on tribal lands, including potential benefits to tribes, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and operators
Legal and Policy Strategies for SLAMM in Rhode Islandriseagrant
This document discusses potential legal and policy strategies for addressing sea level rise and marsh migration in Rhode Island. It examines transferred development rights and rolling easements as adaptive tools, noting that the strategies were researched by Sea Grant Law Fellows to help inform the SLAMM and Beach SAMP teams. The Beach SAMP process will further explore using these strategies as well as property rights and liability issues related to climate change impacts.
This document summarizes coastal wetland adaptation strategies presented at two municipal workshops in October 2014. The strategies included upland actions like facilitating marsh migration and removing barriers, as well as in-marsh actions like drainage improvements, elevation enhancement, and erosion control. Specific project examples were provided from locations around Rhode Island where marsh migration was being facilitated or impeded, and adaptation techniques like creek excavation and land protection were undertaken. Partnerships between municipalities, land trusts, and state agencies were noted as important for implementing projects costing $5,000 to $15,000 each to adapt coastal marshes to sea level rise.
Sea Level Rise & the Conservation of Wetlands: Issues and Opportunities for C...riseagrant
1) The document discusses how municipalities in Rhode Island can incorporate projections of sea level rise and coastal flooding from the SLAMM (Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model) into their local comprehensive plans and policies.
2) It provides examples of how North Kingstown used SLAMM maps and data to update hazard mitigation and adaptation strategies in their comprehensive plan.
3) The document outlines challenges municipalities may face in planning for sea level rise and adapting infrastructure, and compares approaches some other states have taken through regulations and designated planning areas.
This document summarizes several local case studies on coastal communities in Rhode Island that are vulnerable to sea level rise. It describes modeling of 1 foot, 3 foot, and 5 foot sea level rise scenarios for the communities of Jamestown, Barrington/Warren, and Charlestown. For each community, the document identifies current land uses and infrastructure that are at risk of flooding and inundation. It also provides potential issues and opportunities to address the impacts of sea level rise through actions such as elevating roads, relocating facilities, protecting undeveloped lands, and coordinating land management between stakeholders.
Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM)riseagrant
The Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM) simulates wetland conversions during sea level rise. It has been applied and improved since 1985 and used worldwide. The document describes how SLAMM models elevation, vegetation zones, accretion rates, and other parameters to project wetland impacts from sea level rise under various scenarios. It also notes limitations such as uncertainty in sea level projections and complexity of ground conditions and coastal dynamics.
Sea Levels Affecting Marshes Model Using SLAMM to Conserve Rhode Island’s Coa...riseagrant
This document summarizes information presented at a workshop on using the Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM) to project impacts of sea level rise on coastal wetlands in Rhode Island. Key points include:
- Tidal marshes provide important ecosystem services like habitat, water filtration, and flood protection. Rhode Island has lost over 50% of its historic salt marshes.
- Sea levels are rising faster in Rhode Island due to climate change, increasing the risk of wetland loss and property damage from flooding. The SLAMM model projects significant wetland loss under scenarios of 1, 3, and 5 feet of sea level rise.
- The SLAMM projections will help identify vulnerable wetlands and
RI Shoreline Change Special Area Management Planriseagrant
This document discusses planning for sea level rise in Rhode Island. It provides past, present and projected future rates of sea level rise. It identifies potential impacts of sea level rise such as erosion, overwash, wetland loss, and infrastructure failure. Maps show examples of projected inundation in Newport Harbor from 5 feet of sea level rise. The document outlines studies and data being collected on erosion rates, sediment transport, inundation mapping, and economic impacts. It discusses developing policy recommendations, education materials, and adaptation guidelines for municipalities. Products under development include updated erosion maps, economic analyses, and identification of at-risk infrastructure. The goal is to provide cities and towns with tools and lessons from other areas to help plan for and
STORMTOOLS* -Simplified Flood Inundation Maps for RI with Sea Level Rise (SLR)riseagrant
Malcolm L. Spaulding1
Chris Damon2
1Professor Emeritus, Ocean Engineering
2Environmental Data Center
University of RI
December 9, 2014
*http://www.beachsamp.org/research/stormtools/
Narragansett, RI
Key Tools for Businesses
Overview of tools and resources that can help businesses address priority resilience issues. Fortified Commercial ™ – Chuck Miccolis, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
Lessons from Sandy and Green Infrastructure Strategies riseagrant
Hoboken, New Jersey—Lessons from Sandy and Green Infrastructure Strategy. How to prepare for the next storm and be creative with flood control. Presented by Stephen Marks, City of Hoboken
Key Tools for Businesses: An overview of tools and resources that can help businesses address priority resilience issues. Resilience Green Infrastructure presented by James Houle, Stormwater Center, University of New Hampshire.
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Resilient Marina Checklistriseagrant
Key Tools for Businesses: An overview of tools and resources that can help businesses address priority resilience issues. Resilience Checklist presented by Lauren Land, Louisiana Sea Grant College Program
Minimizing the Cost of Risk: A Property Owner’s Guideriseagrant
This document discusses minimizing the total cost of risk for property owners. It explains that the total cost of risk includes insurance premiums, deductibles, loss control costs, and losses from uncovered perils. The document recommends that property owners take a holistic risk management approach by improving awareness of hazards, implementing loss prevention controls, and reducing loss severity over time through mitigation efforts. The ultimate goal is to lower the overall risk and total cost of losses, not just insurance premiums.
Rising Seas and Extreme Storms: Similarities and differencesriseagrant
John Englander, oceanographer, consultant, and sea level rise expert discusses the science of sea level rise, its
economic impacts, and adaptation options for coastal businesses.
City of Boston Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Preparednessriseagrant
Boston, Massachusetts—Incorporating Hazards into the Development Process. Boston is applying a variety of strategies to ensure businesses pan for coastal hazards and climate change presented by John Dalzell, Boston Redevelopment Authority
Projected Climate Change Impacts for Rhode Island’s Coast: A Summary of the S...riseagrant
Learn the facts about climate change in Rhode Island, existing impacts, and near-term projections presented by Austin Becker, URI College of Environmental Life Sciences
North Kingstown, Rhode Island—Municipal Assessment and Adaptation Strategies. Showcase a model for Rhode Island municipalities for assessing climate change and strategies for long-term planning presented by Teresa Crean, URI Coastal Resources Center/Rhode Island Sea Grant
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
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This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
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ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.