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| | 1) CDS Int'l. and ACORE Launch Summer Renewable Energy Internship Program in Germany
Recently, CDS has partnered with ACORE to launch a new renewable energy internship program in Germany this summer. 2) A Conversation with PTI's Dr. Lynn Webb on Certification Services
Since 2003, when NABCEP offered its first certifying exam, NABCEP has used Professional Testing, Inc. (PTI) as a full-service provider of assessment, evaluation and certification services. Because this facet of certification is complicated and frequently misunderstood, NABCEP visited with Lynn Webb, Ed.D, psychometrician at PTI, to learn how it works with a client like NABCEP to develop highly specific certifying exams for PV and solar thermal. This conversation is the first in a series of interviews with Dr. Webb at PTI. 3) ASES Small Wind Division Hosts First Webinar on Zoning for Small Wind
On January 17th, 2008, the American Solar Energy Society's Small Wind Division hosted the first in a series of webinars on zoning for small wind. Megan Amsler, Co-Chair of ASES's Small Wind Zoning Subcommittee, introduced Jim Green from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, who provided a thorough overview of small wind zoning practices nationwide. More than 80 people attended the webinar. A second webinar is planned for March. 4) SunEdison Simplifies Solar by Pushing Adoption of Utility-Industry Standards
SunEdison, North America's largest solar energy services provider, announced a significant step in simplifying solar across North America by beginning integration of more than 3,300 electric utility-industry standards in the engineering, construction, deployment, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems. 5) Solar ABCs: A Primer
The Solar ABCs is one of the major projects of the U.S. DOE's Solar America Initiative (SAI) Market Transformation efforts. The Solar America Board of Codes and Standards (Solar ABCs) is a central body to address solar codes and standards issues. Its activities improve the responsiveness, effectiveness, and accessibility of solar codes and standards to U.S. PV stakeholders at all levels. | State & Local News
| | 6) CA: Munis Participating in CSI Provide PV Rebates
Scroll down the California page on the DSIRE site to see the municipal utilities and their rebate programs. 7) CA: The Market Value and Cost of Solar Photovoltaic Electricity Production
A new paper by Severin Borenstein from the University of California Energy Institute's Center for the Study of Energy Markets Working Paper Series (CSEM WP-176) attempts to do a more complete market valuation of solar PV by incorporating the fact that power from solar PV panels is generated disproportionately at times when electricity is most valuable due to high demand and increased line losses. 8) MI: Renewable Energy Training for a Renewable Energy Workforce
The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA), located in Dimondale, Michigan, is a non-profit organization that educates, advocates, promotes, and publicly demonstrates renewable energy technologies in Michigan. Since 1991, GLREA has been offering training and renewable energy programs around the state of Michigan. IREC visited with Jennifer Malinowski, GLREA's Program Manager, to learn more about GLREA's educational offerings. 9) OH: Solar Shades Athens MS
Athens, Ohio was the site of a perfect storm - a perfect solar storm. Dr. Paul Grippa, principal of Athens Middle School, received a call a few years ago to see if he was interested in getting a solar system installed on his school. "Absolutely!" "American Electric Power donated the solar panels as part of AEP's Learning from Light Initiative and the project took off," according to Glen Kizer, President of the Foundation for Environmental Education. 10) Puerto Rico: 1-MW Net Metering Available for Nonresidential Systems
Puerto Rico enacted net-metering legislation in August 2007, allowing customers of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to use electricity generated by solar, wind or "other" renewable-energy resources to offset their electricity usage. This law applies to residential systems with a generating capacity of up to 25 kilowatts (kW) and non-residential systems up to one megawatt (MW) in capacity. 11) WI: Madison Gas & Electric Offers Production Incentive for Customer-Owned PV
Customer generators in the Madison Gas & Electric (MGE) green power purchase program (Green Power Tomorrow) are eligible to receive a special rate for the power produced from solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Under this program, the electricity produced from 1 to 10 kilowatt (kW) PV systems will be purchased by MGE at a rate of $0.25/kilowatt-hour (kWh). This rate will apply to all electricity produced by the system, as opposed to net consumption. News from Solar America Cities 12) City of Austin: Teams Up with Austin Energy
The City of Austin, one of the first of 13 cities to be awarded a DOE Solar America Cities grant, has teamed up with Austin Energy to provide a comprehensive strategy to transform the market for solar and other clean energy technologies locally and regionally, and to serve as a model for such market transformation nationally. | | Grants/RFPs | | 13) NYSERDA Funding Opportunities The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has several Program Opportunity Notices (PONs) on the street, including:
- PON 1115: Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing Incentive Program, for funding for technology manufacturers to develop or expand a facility to produce innovative clean energy technology products in New York State. Round 3 Proposals Due 01/23/08
- PON 1124: Clean Energy Business Growth & Development offers $6M for three rounds intended to help clean energy companies achieve success, grow and develop new markets through expanding their business, attracting new companies to New York, etc. Due dates are 9/5/07, 2/4/08, and 8/4/08. For information contact: Vicki Colello, vac@nyserda.org or 518-862-1090, xt. 3273."
- PON 1176: Renewable, Clean Energy, and Energy Efficiency Product Manufacturing Incentive Program offers $10M to expand the level of manufacturing of renewable, clean, and energy-efficient products in New York State. Proposals will be accepted through June 30, 2011 by 5:00pm (ET) or until funds run out, whichever is first. Proposals will be evaluated on a first come, first served basis as they are received. Contact Jennifer Harvey at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3264 or jlh@nyserda.org.
To see full details on all of these solicitations, visit the NYSERDA website and scroll through the listings to find them.
14) Hawaii Transportation Facilities Issues RFP; Seek Photovoltaics
State of Hawaii Department of Transportation's Airports Division issued a Request for Proposals in December 2007 for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of photovoltaics on facilities statewide. Photovoltaic (PV) arrays are desired for airports, harbors, highway base yards and adjacent facilities such as the Foreign Trade Zone. Over 3.4 million square feet of space are available for the installations, which could generate up to 38 MW and displace over 100,000 barrels of oil. The PV arrays are to be designed so that all generated electricity will be used on site except possibly for systems at the Kalaeloa Airport and the Foreign Trade Zone, which provide opportunities to sell excess power. Roof arrays, trackers, and shade canopies for vehicular and aircraft parking are the types of installations sought. For instance, at the Kona International Airport at Keahole, photovoltaics envisioned as a cover for a new parking deck could be sufficient to provide the airport with approximately one-fifth of its energy needs. Proposals are due to the Department of Transportation on January 25, 2008. Indications of intent to propose were due December 28, 2007. Questions about the solicitation should be directed to Jeff Chang at 808-838-8825. 15) SMUD Releases 2008 Renewable Energy RFO
On January 4, 2008, The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) released a Request for Offers (RFO) of renewable energy for power purchase agreements (PPA). Proposals are due April 7, 2008. | Other News
| | 16) IREC Offers NABCEP Solar Thermal Exam Prep Training
On Monday and Tuesday, February 11-12, 2008, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) will offer a web-based Preparatory Training for the NABCEP Solar Thermal Exam. This workshop will prepare individuals for the NABCEP Solar Thermal Certification Exam on March 15, 2008. 17) Rahus Institute Announces Upcoming Solar Forums
The Rahus Institute has arranged to host a series of California Solar Center -Solar Forums in early 2008: February 1st (Southern California/Riverside) and February 8th (Northern California/Pleasant Hill). The Solar Forum is open to all parties interested in learning about current issues regarding Solar Energy policy and development in California and an opportunity to network with others in the field. Topics for both forums include a review of the California Incentive Programs, a review of metering/monitoring performance reporting tools and services, a PV simulator, the Solar Schoolhouse and other relevant and timely topics. Online registration. Lunch will be provided. 18) WIREC 2008: March 4-6, Washington, DC
The U.S. Government will host the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008) at the Washington, DC Convention Center on March 4-6, 2008. The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE), and the leading U.S. renewable energy trade associations will host the Trade Show to be co-located with WIREC 2008. The Trade Show at WIREC 2008 is anticipated to be the largest business to business and business to government conference and exposition ever held on renewable energy in the U.S. It will be global in scope, hosting exhibitors, speakers and delegates from more than 70+ countries from around the world. 19) NESEA's Building Energy '08 Conference March 11-13, 2008
NESEA's 33rd annual conference will be held at the Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, March 11-13, 2008. NESEA says the updated conference website will be updated later this month. Stay tuned. 20) 2008 Workforce Education Conference at Hudson Valley Community College, Troy NY
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is pleased to announce the second National Conference on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Workforce Education to take place the week of March 17, 2008 at Hudson Valley Community College outside of Albany, New York.
| Upcoming Events
| | NOTE: For details about these and other upcoming events throughout the year, click the calendar icon on IREC's home page. 21) Jan. 26 GLREA Introductory Renewable Energy Seminar, Grand Rapids 22) Jan. 27-29 Harvesting Clean Energy Conference 8, Portland, OR 23) Feb. 12 SEPA Call Seminar: PV Installations in Germany - Same Technology, Lower Costs 24) Feb. 16 GLREA Introductory Renewable Energy Seminar, Ann Arbor, MI 25) Feb. 23 GLREA Introductory Solar Heating Seminar, Dimondale, MI 26) Mar. 1 GLREA Introductory Renewable Energy Seminar, East Lansing 27) Mar. 4-6 WIREC 2008, Washington, DC 28) Mar. 11-13 NESEA Building Energy '08 Conference, Boston, MA 29) Mar. 15 NABCEP PV and Solar Thermal Certification Exams, TBD 30) Mar. 17-20 Workforce Development Conference, Troy, NY 31) Mar. 27 SEPA Call Seminar: Decoupling Utility Profit from Sales - Issues for the Photovoltaic Industry 32) Apr. 7-8 EIA's Annual Energy Conference, Washington, 33) Apr. 10 SEPA Call Seminar: 2007 Solar Year in Review and Future Trends 34) Apr. 12 GLREA Intermediate PV Seminar, Dimondale, MI 35) Apr. 19 GLREA Intermediate Wind Seminar, Dimondale, MI 36) May 3-8 Solar 2008: ASES Annual Conference, San Diego, CA 37) May 8 SEPA Call Seminar: Utility Solar Business Models - Final Report 38) May 17 GLREA Introductory Renewable Energy Seminar, Hastings, MI 39) June 3 Small Wind Stakeholders Meeting, WINDPOWER 2008, Houston 40) June 26 SEPA Call Seminar: National PV Incentive Program Survey - What do Solar Customers Think? 41) June 27-29 Michigan Energy Fair, Onekama, MI
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