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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 first Friday of each month at
7:30 a.m. at All Saints Church-Ellis 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.
(SARs) are held the first Friday of each month at
7:30 a.m. at All Saints Church-Ellis 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.
253-8593 or e-mail janice.shaw@alston.com with your name, company and phone
number. Directions.
| Employment Opportunities |
| SEES Spring, 2008 Meetings |
| Energy News |
| Alston & Bird Announces 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.
Carbon Management team has launched
a blog which focuses on rapidly
emerging issues associated with
greenhouse gas emissions.
SEES Fall Series of Meetings
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Dynamic, fast growing LEED consulting firm in
Atlanta, seeking individual with 3+ years
experience with the design and/or installation
of mechanical systems, automatic temperature
control systems, functional performance
testing of HVAC systems, and an overall
understanding of building construction.
Candidate should be knowledgeable of HVAC
operations and controls. Construction, test
and balance, or service industry background
helpful. Candidate should have strong
communication and organizational skills and
have an interest in the environment and
energy conservation. Experience with
commissioning approach and methodology will
be beneficial. Salary will be dependent upon
experience. Benefits include health
insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off.
Contact Wayne Robertson,
WayneR@energyace.com.
Atlanta, seeking individual with 3+ years
experience with the design and/or installation
of mechanical systems, automatic temperature
control systems, functional performance
testing of HVAC systems, and an overall
understanding of building construction.
Candidate should be knowledgeable of HVAC
operations and controls. Construction, test
and balance, or service industry background
helpful. Candidate should have strong
communication and organizational skills and
have an interest in the environment and
energy conservation. Experience with
commissioning approach and methodology will
be beneficial. Salary will be dependent upon
experience. Benefits include health
insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off.
Contact Wayne Robertson,
WayneR@energyace.com.
Commissioning Agent Job Opening
May 19th: David Meezan of Alston & Bird discussed "Climate Change: The Race to
Regulate – EPA versus Congress." The presentation also included emissions
allowance allocations as defined by SB 2191.
April 21st: Nathan McClure of the Georgia Forestry Commission provided an
overview of the Brazilian ethanol industry. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
March 17th: Chris Smith and Brian Sapp of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discussed
the subjects of water management and hydroelectric operations related to dams
in the southeast, including river flow, power production, and water shed issues.
The presentations emphasized the effects of the current drought.
Regulate – EPA versus Congress." The presentation also included emissions
allowance allocations as defined by SB 2191.
April 21st: Nathan McClure of the Georgia Forestry Commission provided an
overview of the Brazilian ethanol industry. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
March 17th: Chris Smith and Brian Sapp of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discussed
the subjects of water management and hydroelectric operations related to dams
in the southeast, including river flow, power production, and water shed issues.
The presentations emphasized the effects of the current drought.
September 15: Join Sean Bleything for an overview of the EarthCraft House
program. EarthCraft House is a green building program developed in 1999 for single
family homes in Atlanta, but the program has grown to operate in seven
southeastern states. The program has also developed standards for Multi-Family
buildings, Renovations, Communities, and is currently piloting a program for Light
Commercial buildings.
program. EarthCraft House is a green building program developed in 1999 for single
family homes in Atlanta, but the program has grown to operate in seven
southeastern states. The program has also developed standards for Multi-Family
buildings, Renovations, Communities, and is currently piloting a program for Light
Commercial buildings.
In Atlanta and the metro area, over 4,000
EarthCraft House single family homes and
over 1,500 EarthCraft Multifamily dwelling
units have been certified, providing a
long term pollution prevention impact.
EarthCraft House single family homes and
over 1,500 EarthCraft Multifamily dwelling
units have been certified, providing a
long term pollution prevention impact.
October 20: Ron Barmore of Range Fuels will discuss his company's activities
regarding biomass. His presentation will focus on five keys steps to the
successful development of the Advanced Bio-Fuels Industry: (1) a commercially
viable technology, (2) a sustainable source of low cost feedstock, (3) a
marketplace that is accessible, (4) the necessity of legislative and regulatory
support and clarity, and (5) sustainability. Mr. Barmore is the Director of Project
Development for Range Fuels, Inc. n this role he leads the company's efforts in
the siting, development, and permitting of new projects and the sourcing of
feedstock materials.
regarding biomass. His presentation will focus on five keys steps to the
successful development of the Advanced Bio-Fuels Industry: (1) a commercially
viable technology, (2) a sustainable source of low cost feedstock, (3) a
marketplace that is accessible, (4) the necessity of legislative and regulatory
support and clarity, and (5) sustainability. Mr. Barmore is the Director of Project
Development for Range Fuels, Inc. n this role he leads the company's efforts in
the siting, development, and permitting of new projects and the sourcing of
feedstock materials.
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In the southeast, much of our electricity
is generated by coal. Over the last year,
coal prices have increased at an
astonishing rate. These much higher
fuel costs will be reflected in rising
electric fuel cost recovery (FCR) rates.
For more information, check out the
EIA's data on coal prices.
is generated by coal. Over the last year,
coal prices have increased at an
astonishing rate. These much higher
fuel costs will be reflected in rising
electric fuel cost recovery (FCR) rates.
For more information, check out the
EIA's data on coal prices.
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November 17: Fred Johnson of SPNewsprint will present: "Updated Recycling
Perspectives and Technology in the South."
Perspectives and Technology in the South."