Arizona Coalition for New Energy Technologies
Update
10 September 2002
In this Edition:
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Welcome to New Coalition
Members
- Ahearn & Associates
- Conservative Energy Systems
- FPL Energy
- General Solar
- GeoSource Distributors, Inc.
- Mile High Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
- Nexwind Energy, Inc.
- North Canyon Solar
- Northern Arizona Wind and Sun
- SeaWest Windpower, Inc.
- Solar Wholesale
- Xanterra Parks & Resorts
- Zilkha Renewable Energy
- Congressman Pastor Salutes Arizona Coalition for New Energy Technologies
- State Legislature’s Renewable Energy Resource Study Committee Meets Monday
- Southwest Renewable Energy Fair Held in Flagstaff
- Valley 101 Columnist Knocks Solar Energy, then Recants
- Seawest and Econergy Launch Unique Green Power Consulting Services
- Udall-Wamp Letter to Energy Bill Conferees Gains 129 Co-signers
- IRS Certifies First Vehicle for Clean Fuel Tax Deduction
- SBIC Offers Green Building Guidelines
- Help Available for Renewable Energy Companies Doing Business in China
- Green Markets Emerging Ahead of Carbon Caps
- “Attention, all CEOs: Start Planning for Global Warming’s September 11th”
- Conference Board Reports on Impact of Climate Change on Global Businesses
- Codes, Covenants and Restrictions in Arizona Examined
- California Passes New Renewable Portfolio Standard
- World Summit on Sustainable Development
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Upcoming Events:
- 11 September, Sedona: Sedona Chapter of the Arizona Solar Energy Association
- 18-19 September, San Francisco: Positioning for Profitability with Renewable Energy: Developing Cost Effective Strategies to Capitalize on the Current and Future Growth in the Renewable Energy Market
- 30 Sept.-2 October, Washington: National Green Power Marketing Conference
- 5 October, Flagstaff: Flagstaff Living With the Sun 2002 Tour
- 5 October, Prescott: Prescott Living With the Sun 2002 Solar & Sustainability Tour
- 12 October, Sedona: Sedona Living With the Sun 2002 tour of solar and sustainable energy homes
- 19 October, Phoenix metro area: Valley of the Sun - Living With the Sun Solar/Green Tour
- 26 October, Tucson: Hot Topics/Cool Solutions Expo26-27 October, Tucson: Tucson Tour of Innovative Homes
- 20-22 November, Annapolis, Md.: EPA Climate-Change Conference
WELCOME TO NEW COALITION MEMBERS
Ahearn & Associates
Phoenix
Ahearn & Associates provide diverse energy and business consulting services, including business planning, organizational strategic planning, feasibility studies, project management, specialized research and corporate representation. The company also offers an Arizona Superior Court-certified mediations practice and expertise in regulatory and public policy development and public affairs management.
Conservative Energy Systems
Mesa
Conservative Energy Systems is a solar thermal contractor offering design, sales and service of solar water heating systems and solar swimming pool heating systems. The company offers a full line of products for residential and commercial applications.
FPL Energy
Juno Beach, Florida
FPL Energy is one of the nation's leading independent generators of electricity. Dedicated to generating clean energy, 80 percent of the company's capacity is fueled by clean natural gas and renewable resources. FPL Energy is the nation's largest generator of wind energy, and operates the largest solar fields in the world.
General Solar
Mesa
General Solar is a full service solar thermal contractor offering a wide range of products and service. General Solar is involved in the design, installation and service of solar domestic water heating systems and solar swimming pool heating systems.
GeoSource Distributors, Inc.
Oro Valley
GeoSource is the exclusive distributor for WaterFurnace® GeoExchange™ heating, cooling and hot water systems in Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. The company’s products are available through an extensive dealer network made up of the best HVAC and plumbing contractors in the industry. GeoExchange technology provides the most efficient means to heat, cool and produce hot water for homes, businesses, schools, and health care facilities. In fact, the EPA states that GeoExchange is the most energy efficient, environmentally clean and cost-effective space conditioning system available. GeoSource has over fifteen years experience in the GeoExchange industry and provides sales, marketing, technical and training support to contractors throughout its three-state territory.
Mile High Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
http://www.freeheatingandcooling.com/
Prescott Valley
Mile High Plumbing & Heating offers earth friendly, energy efficient, comfortable, and reliable heating and cooling systems for consumers in greater central and northern Arizona. It provides professional delivery and repair of radiant heating systems; inspection and evaluation of existing radiant heating and forced air heating and cooling systems; retrofit of existing installations with state-of-the-art energy efficient equipment; and new construction installations.
Nexwind Energy, Inc.
Chandler
Nexwind Energy Inc. specializes in providing efficient, low wind speed, distributed energy wind solutions for small to medium, grid and off-grid applications. The company enjoys working with developers as a provider of wind turbines for urban, rural and village power applications. It is happy to custom develop a wind turbine for specific projects.
North Canyon Solar
Phoenix
North Canyon Solar is a full service solar thermal contractor covering the residential and commercial needs of Arizona consumers. North Canyon offers sales of new solar water heating systems, solar swimming pool heating systems for homes, businesses and industrial application. It also provides repair and maintenance services for systems ranging from small residential to large commercial systems of all types.
Northern Arizona Wind & Sun
Flagstaff
Northern Arizona Wind & Sun is one of the oldest and most experienced solar electric companies in the United States. It has been supplying solar electric panels, wind generators, and backup power systems since 1979, and has a complete line of solar electric products for any application.
SeaWest WindPower, Inc.
http://www.seawestwindpower.com
San Diego, Calif.
SeaWest WindPower, Inc. is one of the world’s leading developers and long-term operators of utility-scale wind power projects. Leading the way since 1982, SeaWest has enabled companies and communities to deliver clean, renewable energy that’s not only good for the environment, but good for business as well. SeaWest provides turnkey development, value-based consulting, structured finance, and asset management.
Solar Wholesale
Mesa
Solar Wholesale is a distributor of solar thermal systems and components offering a full line of solar water heating and swimming pool heating systems. The company also offers an extensive inventory of parts and components for the Arizona market and markets throughout the Southwest. Solar Wholesale also distributes photovoltaic systems and components.
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
Grand Canyon
Xanterra Parks & Resorts is the country's largest operator of lodges, restaurants and other concessions at national and state parks and resorts throughout the country. Xanterra has been widely recognized for its environmental initiatives. It received the 2002 Environmental Achievement Award from the Region 9 Office of the Environmental Protection Agency in recognition of Xanterra's efforts in Death Valley and Grand Canyon National Parks. In 2001, Xanterra received the Department of Interior Environmental Achievement Award and the 2001 Travel Industry Association's Odyssey Award in the "Environment" category. Xanterra was the only national park concessionaire and one of only 13 winners in the country to receive the DOI award. Xanterra operates concessions in the following locations: Yellowstone National Park, the North and South Rims of Grand Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Crater Lake National Park, Death Valley National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Everglades National Park, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial; and at resorts in Napa, Calif.; Nebraska City, Neb., Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and seven Ohio State Parks.
Zilkha Renewable Energy
Zilkha Renewable Energy is a wind energy company that develops, builds, owns and operates utility scale wind projects. Its projects provide energy for utilities in the United States, the United Kingdom and Costa Rica.
A complete list of members of the Arizona Coalition for New Energy Technologies is available on the coalition’s website at www.newenergytechnologies.org.
CONGRESSMAN PASTOR SALUTES ARIZONA COALITION FOR NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
—Statement in Congressional Record Recognizes Coalition
Congressman Ed Pastor (D-Phoenix) recognized the Arizona Coalition for New Energy Technologies in a statement in the 25 July Congressional Record. In his statement, Pastor saluted the coalition for its leadership in “educating key stakeholders on the growing importance of new energy technologies to the energy security of our state and nation.”
To read Congressman Pastor’s statement in its entirety, visit the ACNET website. [PDF File; Download Adobe Acrobat Reader]
STATE LEGISLATURE’S RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCE STUDY COMMITTEE TO MEET
—Monday’s Interim Committee Meeting to Focus on Renewable Energy Policies and Markets
State Rep. Randy Graf (R-Green Valley) reports that the Arizona Legislature’s Renewable Energy Resource Study Committee, created as part of HB 2693 (see Arizona Coalition for New Energy Technologies Update of 21 May 2002), will have its first interim meeting next Monday, 16 September at 1:30 p.m. in House Hearing Room 5 in Phoenix.
Monday’s meeting, which is open to the public, will feature presentations from several experts in energy policy from the Arizona State Energy Office, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Members of the legislature’s interim Renewable Energy Resource Study Committee are:
Senator Harry Mitchell, Co-Chairman
Representative Randy Graf, Co-Chairman
Senator Lori Daniels
Senator Darden Hamilton
Representative Victor Soltero
Representative Albert Tom
Mr. Arabinda Ghosh, ADOA General Services Division
Mr. Tom Hansen, Unisource Energy
Mr. Richard M. Hayslip, SRP, Environment, Land, Telecommunications, Risk Management Manager
Mr. Brian Townsend, Residential Utility Consumer Office
Mr. Ray Williamson, Acting Director of the Utilities Division, Arizona Corporation Commission
SOUTHWEST RENEWABLE ENERGY FAIR HELD IN FLAGSTAFF
—Large Turnout for Event at NAU
The Southwest Renewable Energy Fair was held in Flagstaff from 9 to 11 August at Northern Arizona University. The Arizona Coalition for New Energy Technologies was one of over 60 exhibitors and vendors at this event.
The Arizona Daily Sun reported in its 11 August edition that “folks in Flagstaff were treated to a vision of the future” at fair. In its article on the conference, the Daily Sun went on to note that the renewable energy fair, “with its displays and workshops, illustrated what many believe to be the inevitable future of energy. But with the fair also comes the realization that despite the advances in technology displayed at the DuBois Center at Northern Arizona University, policymakers are still dragging their feet when it comes to making renewable energy viable.”
VALLEY 101 COLUMNIST KNOCKS SOLAR ENERGY, THEN RECANTS
—“Chowderhead” Admits Errors in Fact
In his “Valley 101” column entitled “Solar energy lacks spark in Valley” in the 25 August 2002 Arizona Republic, Clay Thompson characterizes solar power as overly expensive and under-utilized in Phoenix.
A week later in the 1 September edition of the same column, Thompson wrote: “Remember last Sunday's column on solar energy? Personally, I wish I could forget it. Some chowderhead, possibly me, kind of messed up on a couple things.” Thompson went on to cite tax credits, Arizona Public Service incentives, a well-established dealer network and other factors that have helped to advance the use of solar in the Valley.
Thompson’s conclusion? “Solar power is increasingly viable, increasingly economical, increasingly just plain wonderful. Get some today.”
SEAWEST AND ECONERGY LAUNCH UNIQUE GREEN POWER CONSULTING SERVICES
Coalition members SeaWest Windpower, Inc. and Econergy International Corp. have announced a co-marketing agreement to strengthen each company’s green power consulting service offerings. According to a SeaWest press release from 21 August, SeaWest and Econergy “have combined their knowledge and abilities in order to offer a broader range of support to consulting clients developing wind energy projects.”
The press release notes that “[w]ith more than a decade in wind energy consulting experience, and twenty years of developing utility-scale wind power projects, SeaWest provides wind-specific expertise to all phases of a project, from feasibility analyses, project development, procurement, construction, financial structuring, and long-term asset management to utilities, municipalities and other clients interested in building their own wind energy generation projects. Econergy complements SeaWest’s project development consulting with financial support and strategy development specifically related to the creation of green marketing programs and the analysis and brokering of Renewable Energy Certificates, green “tags” and/or carbon credits. The sale of these certificates can greatly enhance the value and profitability of wind energy projects.”
For more information about SeaWest Consulting, visit www.seawestwindpower.com. For more information about Econergy, visit www.eic-co.com.
[From SeaWest Windpower press release at http://www.seawestwindpower.com/press_room/index.html]
UDALL-WAMP LETTER TO ENERGY BILL CONFEREES GAINS 129 CO-SIGNERS
—Letter to Conferees Urges Support for Efficiency and Renewables
U.S. House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus Co-chairs Mark Udall (D-Colorado) and Zach Wamp (R-Tennessee) are circulating a letter that will be sent to energy bill conferees. Signed by 124 Members of Congress of both parties from around the country, the letter urges conferees to ensure that the conference committee’s final energy bill take “balanced steps toward greater energy efficiency and the development of our country's vast renewable energy resources.”
The only member of Arizona’s congressional delegation to sign the letter is Rep. Ed Pastor (D-Phoenix). According to most observers, the federal energy bill’s biggest hurdle to agreement is the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), with the House bill enabling energy exploration in ANWR and the Senate bill opposing exploration.
IRS CERTIFIES FIRST VEHICLE FOR CLEAN FUEL TAX DEDUCTION
On 12 August, the Internal Revenue Service certified the first hybrid gas-electric automobile as eligible for the clean fuel vehicle tax deduction under IRC Section 179A. Purchasers of a new 2001, 2002, or 2003 model Toyota Prius will now be able to claim a one-time deduction of $2,000 for the year that the vehicle was first used. The eligible cars combine an electric motor with a gasoline-powered engine. Individuals do not have to itemize deductions on their tax returns to use this benefit, but may simply take it as an adjustment to income.
[From Tax Analysts/Tax Notes; BNA Daily Tax Report, 13 August 2002 via Tax News Update at http://www.sustainableeconomy.org/)
SBIC OFFERS GREEN BUILDING GUIDELINES
—Materials to Help Advance “Greener” Home Building
Sanja Kovac of the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council writes that “over the past two years a number of builders have worked on a committee to develop a comprehensive guidebook titled Green Building Guidelines: Meeting the demand for low-energy, resource-efficient homes to help home builders and other home building professionals design “greener,” more energy- and resource-efficient homes.”
She adds that “we are eager to get the word out on this publication, which we believe is a valuable and informative tool for those just learning about “green” home design. Within each chapter of our Guidelines there are many valuable design and construction tips for more experienced green building professionals, not to mention numerous references for those seeking truly detailed information on a topic. This approach recognizes that there are many shades of green as well as thresholds for energy-efficient design strategies.”
Interested parties are invited to visit http://www.sbicouncil.org/resource/newslets.html to read SBIC’s newsletter with more information about this publication and a brief description of the content of the Guidelines and accompanying workshops.
HELP AVAILABLE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has recently retained the services of the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association (CREIA) to provide in-country assistance to U.S. renewable energy companies in developing business, expanding markets, forming business partnerships, coordinating with international and domestic programs, understanding policies and regulatory climate, and promoting products and services in China. U.S. companies that are interested can receive basic services from CREIA including fact sheets on various programs and policies, contacts and introductions to the government or program officers in charge of various projects, and linkages with Chinese companies. On an as-needed basis and as time permits, CREIA will provide more specialized support.
Please contact Toni Lin at tonilin@public3.bta.net.cn or thewho@163.com for more information.
(From NCPV Hotline, 22 August 2002)
GREEN MARKETS EMERGING AHEAD OF CARBON CAPS
—Increasing Business Interest in “Biggest Opportunity Since the Space Program”
In the July-August 2002 issue of Energy Business and Technology, freelance writer Ray Pospisil reports that “[a] handful of forward-thinking energy companies and fiscal specialists aren’t waiting for governments to impose limits on industrial emissions of greenhouse gases. Generators are preparing to participate in voluntary markets for trading CO2 credits, and financial firms are designing instruments for making those markets efficient.
Pospisil describes in detail how companies around the U.S. and around the world are preparing for the “inevitability” of future carbon caps. He quote Michael Walsh as saying “you’re living with your head in the sand if you don’t think this is coming down the road.” Walsh is a senior VP of Environmental Financial Products LLC, Chicago and formerly a senior economist at the Chicago Board of Trade. Walsh is now setting up the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), a private platform for trading GHG offsets. Pospisil notes that “although the exchange won’t launch until the end of this year, CCX already has 40 members--including big names like Ford Motor Co., American Electric Power Co. (AEP), and Calpine Corp.--whose combined CO2 output equals that of Germany.”
Pospisil provides a detailed overview of the emissions trading issue in his article, and demonstrates the increasing interest in carbon trading among power generators and major multinational companies. “Green markets present “the biggest opportunity since the space program,” according to one industry principal quoted in Pospisil’s article.
To read the article in its entirety, visit
http://www.platts.com/businesstech/issues/0207/0207ebt_greentrading.shtml
“ATTENTION, ALL CEOS: START PLANNING FOR GLOBAL WARMING’S SEPTEMBER 11TH”
—Booz Allen Hamilton Analysts Urge Preparation for “Catastrophic Global Event”
In the July 2002 issue of Electric Light & Power, Robert Lukefahr and Tim Donahue of Booz Allen Hamilton in Houston urge chief executives of energy companies, as well as governments, to plan for the economic shock of a catastrophic global event, such as a “total loss of the West Antarctic ice sheet,” which would cause the flooding of coastal cities like Miami.
Lukefahr and Donahue suggest that for energy CEOs, “it is imperative to develop a strategic response for a low-emissions marketplace: Assemble a set of environmentally friendly strategic energy investments, develop a strategic recovery plan based on the “worst” happening, and balance your existing portfolio between unfriendly fuels (like coal or oil) and “bridge” fuels like natural gas. At the same time, governments are long overdue on providing a robust regulatory framework in which the economy can operate should a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gases be demanded by the public. For example, today there is no consistent definition or measurement system for carbon credits and clean electricity certificates.”
The full story can be viewed at
CONFERENCE BOARD REPORTS ON IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON GLOBAL BUSINESSES
The Conference Board reports in a recent “Executive Action Study” on global climate change that when it conducted a benchmarking study among its members in 2000, “the top strategic environmental threat to business identified by 45 diverse member companies was the evolving climate change regime under the Kyoto treaty.” Likewise, it reports that “at the 2000 World Environmental Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the world’s business and government leaders identified climate change as the top challenge facing the world.”
The report’s authors, Charles J. Bennett, Senior Research Associate, and Richard P. Wells, President of the Lexington group, conclude that “[w]hile science is unlikely to provide unequivocal answers to the debate, governments and markets are likely to act on their perception of the science. The only certainty right now: these actions will have an impact on global businesses.”
Download the full report in PDF format at
http://www.conference-board.org/EA_reports/E-0024-02-EA.pdf.
CODES, COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS IN ARIZONA EXAMINED
—Various Avenues Explored for Breaking Down Barrier to Solar Energy
For many years, one of the major barriers to the residential installation of solar energy systems has been the reluctance of some homeowners associations to allow solar panels to be installed on rooftops in their communities. With record growth in Arizona’s major cities, in Phoenix alone around 30,000 new home starts annually, this has virtually eliminated what was once a major source of marketing leads for the industry, new home buyers.
In 1979, Arizona’s Legislature had the foresight to pass legislation upholding the ability of Arizona homeowners to exercise their private property rights to choose solar. Understanding that solar and renewable energy has numerous economic development and air quality benefits, many states passed laws providing such property rights protection. ARS 33-439 went into effect in April of 1980 and makes “null and void” any condition placed in the conditions, covenants and restrictions (CC&R’s) of a community that effectively prohibit the installation of a solar energy device.
Yet many homeowners associations routinely place restrictions on solar installations that effectively prohibit or discourage the homeowner from installing them. These restrictions often make the system prohibitively expensive to install or cause conditions such as shading that will prevent the systems from working properly. Most homeowners are unwilling to take on the long and often arduous task of fighting the association once their request to install solar is denied.
However there are those individuals left who will stand up for their rights. There is currently a case in the Arizona Court of Appeals dealing with a homeowners right to choose a clean energy source for their home. In this case, the homeowners association brought suit against two residents to remove solar swimming pool heating systems from their homes. The homeowners successfully made the argument in Maricopa County Superior Court that the restrictions and requirements that the association required did effectively prohibit the homeowners from using solar energy to heat their swimming pools. The homeowners association appealed the case and a decision expected shortly.
Arizona’s solar industry has sought to eliminate this barrier in a variety of ways. Legislation was introduced in past sessions that would help to define the term “effectively prohibit”. While this legislation met with some success in the Arizona House of Representatives, it was met with serious opposition in the Senate from the homebuilders and other interests.
The industry has also supported homeowners’ rights to use solar in court. The industry worked closely with attorneys for the homeowners to insure that they had the proper technical information and support during the case. Industry members also were able to act as expert witnesses during the case.
Additionally, the industry has developed an educational outreach program for homeowners associations. This program is designed to educate homeowners’ association board members and architectural review committee members regarding the benefits of solar to the community and the ability of the industry to aesthetically install most solar systems in today’s homes.
The Arizona chapter of the Solar Energy Industries Association, working closely with the Florida and California chapters, developed standards for the aesthetic installation of solar panels on rooftops in planned communities. Educational materials were developed and the solar trade associations joined the Community Associations Institute, a not for profit educational organization for the homeowners associations and the property management community.
Educational activities have recently increased with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, through a Million Solar Roofs grant written with the Arizona Department of Commerce, Energy Office. The solar industry has undertaken the task of educating homeowners associations regarding the aesthetic use of solar energy. The goal is to encourage as many associations as possible to adopt installation standards so that the solar industry and the association members, or management company personnel that have the responsibility of approving architectural changes to homes in the community, are on the same page when it comes to approving solar installations. Once these standards are adopted by associations, a list of “Solar Friendly Communities” will be developed and promoted through various resources.
While the program is in its infancy, it is already clear that there will need to be a long- term effort in Arizona to work with associations to remove this barrier. Efforts to reach out to homeowners associations will have to be done the hard way, one association at a time.
In order for Arizona to take advantage of the economic development and air quality benefits that the solar and renewable energy industry can provide, barriers such as restrictive covenants will need to be eliminated. Through the adoption of reasonable standards for solar installations, markets can develop that will demonstrate that solar and renewable energy can play a greater role in the energy future of Arizona.
—By Michael Neary, State Director of Arizona Coalition for New Energy Technologies
CALIFORNIA PASSES NEW RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD
In an article dated 1 September, Paul Rogers of the San Jose Mercury News reports that California legislators approved legislation on Saturday (31 August) requiring utilities to purchase 20 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2017. This renewable portfolio standard is more than any other state’s requirement and California Governor Gray Davis has said he will sign the measure, nearly doubling California's commitment to “green power.”
WORLD SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The World Summit on Sustainable Development, which recently concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa, has a website at http://www.un.org/events/wssd/ for those who wish to obtain first-hand information directly from the event’s organizers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sedona Chapter of the Arizona Solar Energy Association
11 September 2002, Sedona
The Sedona Chapter of the Arizona Solar Energy Association (ASEA) will be Peter Biondo of Solaradiant Systems. Peter recently moved to Sedona from Charlottesville, Virginia, and comes with 20 years experience in the solar industry, as an educator and installer.
ASEA notes that "solar Energy is our future…Explore the world of solar technology with radiant floor heating and domestic hot water. Peter Biondo of Solaradiant Systems, and vice-chair of Sedona's Arizona Solar Energy Association will explain solar heating basics, and proven applications."
This meeting will be held at the Sedona Winds Retirement Community (upstairs) on Jacks Canyon Road, Village of Oak Creek at 7:00 p.m. on 11 September.
Positioning for Profitability with Renewable Energy: Developing Cost Effective Strategies to Capitalize on the Current and Future Growth in the Renewable Energy Market
18-19 September 2002, San Francisco, California
In the past, technology costs, customer adoption and education have been barriers for growth in the renewable energy industry. However, customers are now demanding green energy and many states have already passed regulations that mandate the production of green energy. The current federal energy bill includes a federal renewable portfolio standard (RPS) that will require anyone providing electricity to have a certain percentage from renewable.
Executives responsible for managing the day-to-day operational, environmental, and developmental issues of generating, wholesaling and retailing renewable energy will explore the workings of integrating renewable energy in a cost-effective and responsible manner during this two-day, exclusive conference.
Electric executives participating in this conference will benefit from interacting with leading practitioners during case studies, panel discussions, special presentations and an off-site visit to California’s largest windfarm.
Visit http://www.marcusevans.com/events/CFEventinfo.asp?EventID=6702 for information on this exciting conference.
National Green Power Marketing Conference
30 September-2 October, Washington, D.C.
The Seventh National Green Power Marketing Conference will be held 30 September through 2 October at the Loews L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. Organized by the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPRI, and the Edison Electric Institute, the conference will review the status of green power marketing in both competitive and regulated markets, and explore strategies to increase the development of renewable energy resources through customer-choice programs. The conference also will feature presentation of the Second Annual Green Power Leadership Awards. For more information, visit http://www.eren.doe.gov/greenpower/conference/ or contact Ivilina Thornton.
Flagstaff Living With the Sun 2002 Tour: a Self-guided tour of solar and sustainable energy homes
5 October, Flagstaff
This self-guided tour of solar homes will feature homes of energy efficient design and materials, including straw bale; photovoltaic and wind applications; energy efficient equipment and more. The tour is conducted by the Arizona Solar Energy Association (ASEA), and Solar Design, Construction & Green Development LLC, and sponsors include the Arizona Solar Center, the Arizona Dept. of Commerce Energy Office, and the Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association. Tour maps and solar and sustainable energy information can be picked up at the Willow Bend Environmental Center between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
For more information, contact: ASEA Northern Region Directors Joe Costion at 928-526-7696 (VBSONHIR@aol.com), Don Garrett at 928-526-5867 or Ed Dunn at 928-774-308
Prescott Living With the Sun 2002 Solar & Sustainability Tour
5 October, Prescott
This guided tour of solar, green and sustainable energy houses in the Prescott area is conducted by EV Solar Products and the Arizona Solar Energy Association. Sponsors include the Arizona Solar Center and the Arizona Dept. of Commerce Energy Office. For more information on this event, contact ASEA member Ben Mancini at EV Solar Products, 928-636-2201 (evsolar@primenet.com)
Sedona Living With the Sun 2002 tour of solar and sustainable energy homes.
12 October, Sedona
A self-guided tour of Sedona homes designed for sustainability and using solar and renewable energy is offered this day by the Arizona Solar Energy Association and is sponsored by the Arizona Solar Center and the Arizona Department of Commerce’s Energy Office. For more information, contact ASEA Director Jeff Magus at 928-284-5450 (divinedesign@sedona.net).
Valley of the Sun - Living With the Sun Solar/Green Tour
19 October, Phoenix metro area
A self guided tour of Valley of the Sun (Phoenix metro area) solar and "green" buildings with a variety of energy and environmentally appropriate design and equipment features is offered on this day. Organized by the Arizona Solar Energy Association in concert with the City of Scottsdale Green Building Program, this tour of energy efficient, resource responsible homes and facilities continues to grow in size and scope. Sponsors include the Arizona Department of Commerce’s Energy Office, the Arizona Solar Center, the Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association and Arizona Public Service among others. For more information, contact ASEA Statewide and Valley Tour Coordinator – Dan Aiello (J2EnvArch@aol.com).
Hot Topics/Cool Solutions Expo
26 October, Tucson
A guided tour of solar and sustainable energy homes reflecting solar and environmental design, construction and equipment will be leaving from this Tucson Expo site. For more information, contact ASEA Southern Region Director Jerry Sameniego of Expert Solar at 520-749-3538.
Tucson Tour of Innovative Homes
26-27 October, Tucson
Organizers note that this fee-based, self-guided tour is scheduled for two days, “given the number and location of sites and facilities.” The tour cost includes a publication with information about each of the solar and sustainable building, as well as general articles regarding solar and renewable energy design and utilization. The tour is conducted by the Tucson Solar Institute and is sponsored by the City of Tucson, Tucson Electric Power, the Arizona Solar Center, the Arizona Solar Energy Association, and others. For more information, contact Solar Institute Director Paul Huddy at 520-881-4772 or ASEA Southern Region Director, Jerry Sameniego of Expert Solar at 520-749-3538.
ASEA Director Jeff Magus, who provided information on many of the above-listed events, notes that “there are other Arizona tours and open houses planned for the month of October. Please come back to the Arizona Solar Center calendar and News pages <www.azsolarcenter.com> to see current updates and additional information regarding solar tours and other solar activities in the state.”
EPA Climate-Change Conference
20-22 November, Annapolis, Maryland
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) State and Local Capacity Building Branch is holding the Fifth State and Local Climate Change Partners’ Conference on November 20-22 at the Loews Annapolis Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland. Cosponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and NREL, the meeting will focus on topics such as transportation technologies, renewable energy and energy efficiency opportunities, and human health. The conference also will feature new tools for state GHG inventories and cobenefits analysis. More information regarding this event can be found at www.epa.gov/globalwarming/annapolis or by contacting Andrea Denny.
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Please continue to keep in touch on any matters related to energy issues and let me know if I can provide any help or information to you.
Craig Cox, Executive Director
Michael Neary, State Director
Arizona Coalition for New Energy Technologies
602-253-8180
Arizona has one of the nation’s richest resource bases in new energy technologies and is a leader in advancing these technologies through public policy mechanisms. We encourage environmentally responsible economic growth through the efficient use of Arizona’s abundant and clean sources of energy.
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