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The primary purpose of the Southeastern Energy Society is to advocate and to promote a greater
awareness of competitive energy generation options and to provide a forum for discussion,
education and exploration of relevant industry issues.
awareness of competitive energy generation options and to provide a forum for discussion,
education and exploration of relevant industry issues.
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Covering the Southeast from Atlanta
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Southface's Sustainable Atlanta Roundtables (SARs) are held
the first Friday in each month at Ellis Hall, All Saints
Episcopal Church, 634 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA
30308. To RSVP for roundtables, call 404/872-3549 or
register on-line.
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the first Friday in each month at Ellis Hall, All Saints
Episcopal Church, 634 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA
30308. To RSVP for roundtables, call 404/872-3549 or
register on-line.
For other Southface events, check the Southface calendar.
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| Alston & Bird's Climate Change and Carbon Management Blog |
Alston & Bird's Climate Change and Carbon Management
team has launched a blog which focuses on rapidly
emerging issues associated with greenhouse gas
emissions.
team has launched a blog which focuses on rapidly
emerging issues associated with greenhouse gas
emissions.
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The US has large deposits of natural gas. A process
called "fracking" (hydraulic fracturing) may enhance
the ability to capture this gas, but is this process
safe? Read Ken Silverstein's overview: "Fracking:
Get the Science Out."
A recent poll on EnergyBiz found that 97% of those
responding thought that shale-gas developers
should be required by law to tell communities what
chemicals they are using to extract, or "frack”
because of drinking water considerations.
called "fracking" (hydraulic fracturing) may enhance
the ability to capture this gas, but is this process
safe? Read Ken Silverstein's overview: "Fracking:
Get the Science Out."
A recent poll on EnergyBiz found that 97% of those
responding thought that shale-gas developers
should be required by law to tell communities what
chemicals they are using to extract, or "frack”
because of drinking water considerations.
The second annual South Carolina Renewable Energy Forum was held on July 27th in
Columbia. The all-day event concentrated on potential for renewable energy development
in the state of South Carolina, as well as job creation and how to keep both energy dollars
and talent in the state. Speakers included representatives from in-state electric utilities
and government agencies, political experts, and researchers who shared their vision and
expertise on how South Carolina can play a role in this growing sector. Presentations are
available on the SC Biomass Council's website.
Columbia. The all-day event concentrated on potential for renewable energy development
in the state of South Carolina, as well as job creation and how to keep both energy dollars
and talent in the state. Speakers included representatives from in-state electric utilities
and government agencies, political experts, and researchers who shared their vision and
expertise on how South Carolina can play a role in this growing sector. Presentations are
available on the SC Biomass Council's website.
California hopes to generate a third of its electric
requirements by 2020. EnergyBiz evaluates the
likelihood that California can meet this goal.
requirements by 2020. EnergyBiz evaluates the
likelihood that California can meet this goal.
The October 17th, 2011, meeting featured SEES board member Peter
Floyd. Peter presented an update on the deployment and use of smart
grid technology for Georgia utilities--electric, gas, and water. The
presentation included case studies as well as technical information.
Part 1 -- Part 2
Floyd. Peter presented an update on the deployment and use of smart
grid technology for Georgia utilities--electric, gas, and water. The
presentation included case studies as well as technical information.
Part 1 -- Part 2
Jon Puckett, Ameresco's Fuel Procurement Manager, spoke on Ameresco's Savannah River
Site (SRS) Biomass Project at the November 21st meeting. This project will be DOE's
largest ever Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC). The cogeneration plant will
use biomass as boiler fuel, producing steam for electric power generation and process.
The presentation focused on highlights from the 18 month construction, commissioning,
and start-up periods.
Site (SRS) Biomass Project at the November 21st meeting. This project will be DOE's
largest ever Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC). The cogeneration plant will
use biomass as boiler fuel, producing steam for electric power generation and process.
The presentation focused on highlights from the 18 month construction, commissioning,
and start-up periods.
Natural gas not a climate cure over coal
Boulder, Colorado, September 8, 2011 -- UPI
Even though the combustion of natural gas emits
far less carbon that the combustion of coal,
switching from coal to natural gas would not slow
down climate change significantly , according to a
study by The National Center for Atmospheric
Research.
Boulder, Colorado, September 8, 2011 -- UPI
Even though the combustion of natural gas emits
far less carbon that the combustion of coal,
switching from coal to natural gas would not slow
down climate change significantly , according to a
study by The National Center for Atmospheric
Research.
Natural Gas is a Burning Issue
Ken Silverstein, EnrgyBiz, Oct. 5
According to EnergyBiz, flaring of natural gas found
alongside oil deposits in is a major problem. A
study by the World Bank says that 5.3 trillion feet
of natural gas is flared each year--about 25% of the
natural gas consumed in the US and roughly 30% of
the gas used in the EU. That same study also
concluded that global gas flaring releases about 400
million tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.
Ken Silverstein, EnrgyBiz, Oct. 5
According to EnergyBiz, flaring of natural gas found
alongside oil deposits in is a major problem. A
study by the World Bank says that 5.3 trillion feet
of natural gas is flared each year--about 25% of the
natural gas consumed in the US and roughly 30% of
the gas used in the EU. That same study also
concluded that global gas flaring releases about 400
million tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.
On Demand: Data Mining 101 (SAS)
Tom McGowan and other Georgia Tech engineers
published a book entitled: Biomass and Alternate
Fuel Systems: An Engineering and Economic Guide,
(AIChE and John Wylie & Sons). SEES member Bill
Bulpitt also contributed to the book. More . . .
published a book entitled: Biomass and Alternate
Fuel Systems: An Engineering and Economic Guide,
(AIChE and John Wylie & Sons). SEES member Bill
Bulpitt also contributed to the book. More . . .
At the Southeast Clean Power Summit experts from throughout the Southeast discussed
trends in clean power and what these trends are likely to mean for utilities, regulators,
developers, and customers in the region. The conference was held February 16-17, 2012,
in New Orleans, LA.
trends in clean power and what these trends are likely to mean for utilities, regulators,
developers, and customers in the region. The conference was held February 16-17, 2012,
in New Orleans, LA.
This fifth Energy Efficiency Global Forum will be held March 27-29, 2012, in Orlando, FL.
The 2012 Greenprints Conference was held on March
7-8 at the Georgia Tech Research Institute in Atlanta.
7-8 at the Georgia Tech Research Institute in Atlanta.
EU imposes embargo on Iranian oil
Deutsche Welle, January 23, 2012
European Union foreign ministers have announced
a ban on the import of Iranian oil. The new oil
sanction against Iran prohibits any new deals and
calls for existing contracts to be stopped by July
this year.
Deutsche Welle, January 23, 2012
European Union foreign ministers have announced
a ban on the import of Iranian oil. The new oil
sanction against Iran prohibits any new deals and
calls for existing contracts to be stopped by July
this year.
EPA GHG Reporting Program Data: Power Plants
Were Largest Emitters of CO2 in 2010
Power Magazine, January 12, 2012
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
last week released, for the first time, data
collected under its Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Reporting Program. The data set shows that in
2010, power plants were the largest direct emitters
of GHGs, followed by petroleum refineries.
Were Largest Emitters of CO2 in 2010
Power Magazine, January 12, 2012
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
last week released, for the first time, data
collected under its Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Reporting Program. The data set shows that in
2010, power plants were the largest direct emitters
of GHGs, followed by petroleum refineries.
Marcus Evans presents: "Distribution Data Management & Integration
Exploring System Integration--Project Management and Applications for Smart Grid
Derived Data," April 25-27, in Atlanta.
Exploring System Integration--Project Management and Applications for Smart Grid
Derived Data," April 25-27, in Atlanta.
On March 19th, Chairman of the Georgia Public Service
Commission Tim Echols presented an update on important
issues currently facing the Georgia PSC. Commissioner Echols
specifically addressed incentives for passive solar, green
energy participation, hybrid and CNG vehicles, potential for
conversion of coal power plants to natural gas, and the
approved expansion of Plant Vogtle.
Commission Tim Echols presented an update on important
issues currently facing the Georgia PSC. Commissioner Echols
specifically addressed incentives for passive solar, green
energy participation, hybrid and CNG vehicles, potential for
conversion of coal power plants to natural gas, and the
approved expansion of Plant Vogtle.
At the September 19th, 2011, SEES meeting Bill McMullen described the Cimarron Solar
Plant--Southern Company's first commercial-scale solar operation. The facility is a
cooperative effort between Southern Company and Ted Turner. The 364-acre plant site is
located in New Mexico, adjacent to Turner's Vermejo Park Ranch. The facility was
completed in eight months and began commercial operation in early December 2010. First
Solar is a leading manufacturer of thin-film PV solar modules, and it is the first company in
the world to bring the PV panel manufacturing cost below $1 per watt. Presentation:
Part 1 -- Part 2 -- Part3
Plant--Southern Company's first commercial-scale solar operation. The facility is a
cooperative effort between Southern Company and Ted Turner. The 364-acre plant site is
located in New Mexico, adjacent to Turner's Vermejo Park Ranch. The facility was
completed in eight months and began commercial operation in early December 2010. First
Solar is a leading manufacturer of thin-film PV solar modules, and it is the first company in
the world to bring the PV panel manufacturing cost below $1 per watt. Presentation:
Part 1 -- Part 2 -- Part3
On May 21st David D'Onofrio, an Air Quality and Climate Change planner with the Atlanta
Regional Commission, will discuss the air quality issues and climate change impacts of
transportation in the Atlanta region. He will update us on non-attainment area
information and describe the upcoming transportation tax option vote--among other
regional transportation issues.
Regional Commission, will discuss the air quality issues and climate change impacts of
transportation in the Atlanta region. He will update us on non-attainment area
information and describe the upcoming transportation tax option vote--among other
regional transportation issues.
The April 16th SEES meeting featured Joshua L. Becker, a partner at Alston & Bird, who
presented a program entitled: "Shale Gas: Overview of Litigation, Regulatory, and
Scientific Trends." Mr. Becker's recent experience includes consumer product and
consumer fraud class action suits, hydraulic fracturing/fracking litigation,
greenwashing/green guide compliance, and matters pertaining to the Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC). He also counsels clients on risk management and due diligence
specific to product liability exposure. Mr. Becker currently serves on the editorial board of
LJN’s Product Liability Law & Strategy.
presented a program entitled: "Shale Gas: Overview of Litigation, Regulatory, and
Scientific Trends." Mr. Becker's recent experience includes consumer product and
consumer fraud class action suits, hydraulic fracturing/fracking litigation,
greenwashing/green guide compliance, and matters pertaining to the Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC). He also counsels clients on risk management and due diligence
specific to product liability exposure. Mr. Becker currently serves on the editorial board of
LJN’s Product Liability Law & Strategy.