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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.
| Southface Sustainable Atlanta Roundtables |
Southeastern Energy Society
Covering the Southeast from Atlanta
Covering the Southeast from Atlanta
Southface's Sustainable Atlanta Roundtables (SARs) are held the
Hall, 634 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308. To RSVP for
round- tables, call 404/872-3549 or register on-line.
For other Southface events, check the Southface calendar.
Hall, 634 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308. To RSVP for
round- tables, call 404/872-3549 or register on-line.
For other Southface events, check the Southface calendar.
| Energy Events |
To RSVP for meetings, please contact Alston and Bird (404) 881-7761,
fax (404) 253-8593 or e-mail janice.shaw@alston.com with your name, company and phone
number. Directions.
fax (404) 253-8593 or e-mail janice.shaw@alston.com with your name, company and phone
number. Directions.
| Fall, 2009 SEES Meetings |
| Energy News |
| 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.
Spring, 2010, SEES Meetings
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Dave and Mike Hartkop invented their first solar roaster
for roasting coffee beans in the summer of 2004. They
built it in their parents' backyard using mirrors, a
broccoli steamer, and an old satellite dish. Today, they
use their newest custom-built machine, which roasts at
temperatures between 450 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
This may well be the only carbon neutral coffee roasting
facility in the world.
for roasting coffee beans in the summer of 2004. They
built it in their parents' backyard using mirrors, a
broccoli steamer, and an old satellite dish. Today, they
use their newest custom-built machine, which roasts at
temperatures between 450 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
This may well be the only carbon neutral coffee roasting
facility in the world.
Nearby parking lots.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management, in conjunction
with the DOE, has released six maps that could help
determine the location of the next big push in solar
energy in the U.S. More . . .
with the DOE, has released six maps that could help
determine the location of the next big push in solar
energy in the U.S. More . . .
A consortium of 20 blue chip German firms may invest in
what would be the biggest ever solar energy initiative.
Known as Desertec, the project is estimated to cost
around €400. The project would develop solar power in
the deserts of north Africa and transport electricity to
Europe.
what would be the biggest ever solar energy initiative.
Known as Desertec, the project is estimated to cost
around €400. The project would develop solar power in
the deserts of north Africa and transport electricity to
Europe.
Rick Burkhalter, Director of Utility, Municipal, and Retail Programs at Sterling Planet, Inc.,
provided “An update on Renewable Energy Certificates” at the October 19th SEES
meeting. Some questions which were addressed included:
* How is the economy effecting the environmental commitments of companies and private
citizens?
* What is the status of the climate bill and how might it impact renewable energy?
* What are the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the trading of renewable
energy certificates?
* What is the future for the trading of environmental attributes as commodities?
provided “An update on Renewable Energy Certificates” at the October 19th SEES
meeting. Some questions which were addressed included:
* How is the economy effecting the environmental commitments of companies and private
citizens?
* What is the status of the climate bill and how might it impact renewable energy?
* What are the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the trading of renewable
energy certificates?
* What is the future for the trading of environmental attributes as commodities?
The September 21st SEES meeting featured David R. Wentworth, founder, president, and
chairman of Renewable Solutions Group, LLC. Mr. Wentworth provided “An Update on the
Winder Renewable Methane Facility," focusing on the development of landfill gas to
pipeline-quality gas projects.
For over a decade, Mr. Wentworth’s career has been dedicated to the commercial and
technical development of landfill gas (LFG) projects, including LFG to electricity, LFG
cogeneration, and sales of medium-Btu and pipeline quality landfill-derived gas.
chairman of Renewable Solutions Group, LLC. Mr. Wentworth provided “An Update on the
Winder Renewable Methane Facility," focusing on the development of landfill gas to
pipeline-quality gas projects.
For over a decade, Mr. Wentworth’s career has been dedicated to the commercial and
technical development of landfill gas (LFG) projects, including LFG to electricity, LFG
cogeneration, and sales of medium-Btu and pipeline quality landfill-derived gas.
David S. Godfrey, State Utilities Program Manager at the Georgia Environmental Facilities
Authority, provided "An Update on Stimulus Projects in Georgia" at the November 16th
meeting.
Authority, provided "An Update on Stimulus Projects in Georgia" at the November 16th
meeting.
Georgia will receive $49.9mm for Weatherization Assistance Programs (WAP) and $32.9 mm
for State Energy Programs (SAP) from the Department of Energy to improve energy
efficiency and renewable energy across residential, commercial, industrial, and
governmental sectors. Together these programs will advance the country's energy
independence and create and support jobs statewide.
for State Energy Programs (SAP) from the Department of Energy to improve energy
efficiency and renewable energy across residential, commercial, industrial, and
governmental sectors. Together these programs will advance the country's energy
independence and create and support jobs statewide.
| Other Energy Events |
May 17: James Farnham and Dave Mizerowski, Business Development Managers at Clean
Energy Fuels, described the benefits of Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs). NGVs look like any
other vehicles. The difference is that NGVs operate on clean-burning natural gas.
Compared to gasoline or diesel, CNG fuel provides significant reductions in health-harming,
smog-forming pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy Fuels, described the benefits of Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs). NGVs look like any
other vehicles. The difference is that NGVs operate on clean-burning natural gas.
Compared to gasoline or diesel, CNG fuel provides significant reductions in health-harming,
smog-forming pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
| News Briefs |
Politicians in the Charlotte area endorsed plans for an
ambitious green-energy industrial park on the Catawba
River that would include a $300 million power plant
fueled by shredded garbage. More . . .
ambitious green-energy industrial park on the Catawba
River that would include a $300 million power plant
fueled by shredded garbage. More . . .
California approves PG&E renewable bioenergy
contract. Under the 15-year contract, PG&E will procure
renewable bioenergy from a 44 MW biomass facility.
More . . .
contract. Under the 15-year contract, PG&E will procure
renewable bioenergy from a 44 MW biomass facility.
More . . .
Recovery Act Announcement: Secretary Chu
Announces More than $37 Million for Next
Generation Lighting to support high-efficiency
solid-state lighting projects. Solid-state lighting, which
uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic
light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) instead of incandescent
bulbs, has the potential to be ten times more
energy-efficient than traditional incandescent lighting.
More . . .
Announces More than $37 Million for Next
Generation Lighting to support high-efficiency
solid-state lighting projects. Solid-state lighting, which
uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic
light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) instead of incandescent
bulbs, has the potential to be ten times more
energy-efficient than traditional incandescent lighting.
More . . .
March 15: David Godfrey and Jennifer Wilson, State Utilities Program Managers for GEFA's
Office of Energy Resources, presented updates on several energy programs in Georgia.
They discussed the Competitive Grants Boost Innovative Energy Projects, the Clean
Energy Rebate Program, and the State Retrofit Program.
Office of Energy Resources, presented updates on several energy programs in Georgia.
They discussed the Competitive Grants Boost Innovative Energy Projects, the Clean
Energy Rebate Program, and the State Retrofit Program.
April 19: The April program featured Lonnie Carter, President of
Santee Cooper. The program was entitled "How Is South Carolina's
Largest Power Producer Leading the Way in Going Green?" Mr.
Carter discussed Santee Cooper's ambitious goal to generate forty
percent of its electricity through non-greenhouse gas emitting
resources, biomass fuels, efficiency, and conservation by 2020. He
also talked about potential rate implications of carbon legislation.
More . . .
Santee Cooper. The program was entitled "How Is South Carolina's
Largest Power Producer Leading the Way in Going Green?" Mr.
Carter discussed Santee Cooper's ambitious goal to generate forty
percent of its electricity through non-greenhouse gas emitting
resources, biomass fuels, efficiency, and conservation by 2020. He
also talked about potential rate implications of carbon legislation.
More . . .
SEEA's Annual Associates Meeting was held June 18, 2010, at The Carter Center in Atlanta.
The keynote speaker was Jon Wellinghoff, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission. David Ratcliffe, CEO of Southern Company, along with other notable energy
experts, also spoke.
The keynote speaker was Jon Wellinghoff, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission. David Ratcliffe, CEO of Southern Company, along with other notable energy
experts, also spoke.
| Upcoming Webcast |
August 26, noon EST - Demand Response: A Proven
Asset to Grid Management
Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) training is now
available under a GEFA grant for Georgia residents.
The Georgia CEM® training program will target
current engineers from the industrial sector seeking
to increase their energy efficiency skills, as well as
unemployed or underemployed engineers and those
outside of industry with a desire to enter the
energy management field. Seminar and certification
examination fees will be paid by GEFA under the
grant program for all eligible participants who
successfully attend the live training class and take
the CEM® certification exam. More . . .
available under a GEFA grant for Georgia residents.
The Georgia CEM® training program will target
current engineers from the industrial sector seeking
to increase their energy efficiency skills, as well as
unemployed or underemployed engineers and those
outside of industry with a desire to enter the
energy management field. Seminar and certification
examination fees will be paid by GEFA under the
grant program for all eligible participants who
successfully attend the live training class and take
the CEM® certification exam. More . . .
GEFA Announces Grant for CEM Training
Georgia Power received approval April 20 from the
Georgia Public Service Commission to modify its Green
Energy program, giving customers more solar options.
More . . .
Georgia Public Service Commission to modify its Green
Energy program, giving customers more solar options.
More . . .
The fifth annual Southeast Bioenergy Conference was held August 3-5 in Tifton, Georgia.
The conference included presentations by speakers for industry, government, and
academia.
The conference included presentations by speakers for industry, government, and
academia.