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Renewable Energy Solutions. Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance. Please visit our new website at The Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy & Finance explores and advances public policies and financial mechanisms leading to an energy future that protects the environment in an economically sensible way. Specifically, the center aims to: Design and execute a suite of research projects demonstrating how to enable an environmentally and economically secure energy future. Advance knowledge and discourse by publishing the results of this research in high-impact articles in both academic and popular media. Expand and support the unique intellectual and entrepreneurial talents of Stanford faculty and students committed to energy policy and finance.

Management | Renewable Funding. Cisco DeVries - President & CEO While serving as Chief of Staff to Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates, Cisco DeVries innovated the concept of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE), which was named one of the top 20 “world-changing” ideas by Scientific American magazine in 2009. When DeVries co-founded Renewable Funding, he pioneered the turnkey PACE solution for local and state governments – innovative technology and streamlined administrative tools to make clean energy upgrades simpler and more affordable for property owners. An innovative leader on clean energy finance, DeVries was invited to the White House to meet with President Obama and former President Clinton on clean energy finance.

An industry leader, he has presented at events sponsored by the U.S. DeVries holds an MPP from the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley and a BA from UC San Diego. Jack Bernard - Executive Officer Mimi Frusha - Chief Operating Officer Joanna Karger - Chief Financial Officer. America's Greenest Cities- Page 10. ApplicationXtender Web Access .NET.

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Renewable + Law : Renewable Energy Lawyer & Attorneys : Stoel Rives Law Firm : Climate Change, Emissions, Carbon Markets, Wind, Solar, Biofuels : Western United States. Nevada Fast-Track Renewable Energy Projects. Fast Facts about Renewable Energy Projects The companies proposing these projects have demonstrated to BLM that they have made sufficient progress to formally start the environmental review and public participation process. All renewable energy projects proposed for BLM-managed lands receive full environmental reviews required by the National Environmental Protection Act. BATTLE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT- Jersey Valley (Ormat Technologies, Inc.) Fast Facts • The project would occupy approximately 62.7 acres of public land 50 miles southeast of Battle Mountain, Nevada. • The project would produce a maximum of 30 megawatts of electricity. • The project would supply energy to the Sierra Pacific Power Company (SPPCo) electrical transmission system. • Ormat Technologies, Inc., is a renewable energy company with headquarters in Reno, NV, that serves the United States, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and New Zealand.

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Issues related to corporate responsibility: business ethics, community investment, environment, corporate governance, human rights, marketplace and workplace. See the section on "other issues" for more assistance on researching some of these areas. Some Definitions Greenwashing From the CorpWatch web site... Oxford English Dictionary Definition: green*wash: (n) Disinformation disseminated by an organisation so as to present an environmentally responsible public image. Bluewashing. Basic Environmental Law Resources. Home » This Research Guide focuses on resources for starting out on legal research about environmental law, and for finding technical or scientific literature that may be relevant to research on environmental law and policy. The guide focuses on print and online subscription resources available at the BerkeleyLaw Library, and also mentions some freely available Internet resources.

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Admin Law. Legislative History. Stefano's Solar Powered Pizza. Video. My Allrecipes Home - Allrecipes. Securities Memo by Stoel Rives LLP — Community Renewable Energy. MAPS! Pathfinder. Law School. State-Specific. CQ Weekly. Solar Links. Resource Center | States Advancing Solar. An Analysis of the Effects of Residential Photovoltaic Energy Systems on Home Sales Prices in California by Ben Hoen, Ryan Wiser, Peter Cappers, and Mark Thayer, Environmental Energy Technologies Division, LBNL New research by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory finds strong evidence that homes with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems sell for a premium over homes without solar systems.”We find compelling evidence that solar PV systems in California have boosted home sales prices,” says Ben Hoen, the lead researcher on the study and a Principal Research Associate at Berkeley Lab.

This report was also funded with support from CESA. LBNL-4476E. April 2011. Download the Full Report File Format: PDF File Source: LBNL Download the Research Report Summary File Format: PDF File Source: LBNL The Solarize Guidebook: A Community Guide to Collective Purchasing of Residential PV Systems Prepared for and published by NREL, US DOE/EERE. The success of Solarize Portland. National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. NARUC Commissioner Lead: Commissioner Rebecca Wagner (NV PSC) NARUC Committee: Committee on Energy Resources and the Environment Project Summary: NARUC is in the last year of a three year cooperative agreement with DOE to take on a project to engage a workgroup of commissioners and staff to explore rate designs, incentive structures, RPS, and other issues that relate to the deployment of solar energy in the United States.

NARUC, through this project, is integrated into State and federal level solar initiatives through the DOE’s State Utility Technical Outreach group – a group consisting of representatives from the DOE, state associations such as NARUC and NCSL as well as solar energy advocacy groups. Activity since February 2011: Grants & Research staff led a webinar on June 30, “Sunny Days for PV: Streamlining Solar Development for the States”, on topics including interconnection, permitting, and application processes. Resources NARUC/DOE Technical Assistance Partnerships 12/2/2010. Innovation by Public-Sector Solar Programs in the US – A Sampling of Approaches | States Advancing Solar.

Browse by topic: This webinar will highlight some of the innovative policies and programs being employed across the country by states and utilities to support the rapid acceleration of solar deployment in the U.S. This webinar will provide an overview of a variety of solar incentives and financing approaches, such as feed-in tariffs, solar RECs, and community-based programs for bulk purchases. Mark Sinclair, CESA Executive Director, will be the host. There will be time alotted for Q&A for the participants. Speakers: Tim Tutt, Sacramento Municipal Utiliites DistrictKacia Brockman, Energy Trust of OregonAndrew Brydges, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Event Materials: You are here:Home » New Developments » Innovation by Public-Sector Solar Programs in the US – A Sampling of Approaches.

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A National Survey of State Policies and Practices for the Evaluation of Ratepayer-Funded Energy Efficiency Programs. This report presents the results of a comprehensive national survey of state approaches to the evaluation of utility energy efficiency programs. A total of 44 states, plus the District of Columbia, were found to have formally authorized ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs in place, and those 45 jurisdictions constitute the population examined in this study.

Because the U.S. electric system places responsibility for the regulation of retail utilities with the individual states, observers have noted a great deal of inconsistency among states in terms of how they handle the issue of the evaluation of ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs. This has led some to call for the establishment of a “national standard” for energy efficiency program evaluation. One of the prime objectives of this study was to better inform that discussion by providing data to document the actual situation regarding energy efficiency program evaluation in the states.

State Energy Efficiency Policy. Minimum efficiency standards for residential appliances and lighting have been one of the most successful policies used by states and the federal government to save energy. Appliance efficiency standards prohibit the production and import or sale... The value of energy efficiency in properly implemented construction standards is universally recognized as the easiest and most cost-effective way to help consumers save energy and money, make housing more affordable, and reduce air pollution.

All... Financial incentives are an important instrument for spurring investment in energy efficient technologies and services. The incorporation of a financial incentive can make energy efficiency investments more alluring for private and public entities... Distributed generation, also called on-site generation or decentralized generation, is the term for generation of electricity from sources that are near the point of consumption, as opposed to centralized generation sources such as large utility-... State Technical Assistance Toolkit. For decades, states have demonstrated leadership in developing and implementing energy efficiency policies. To support further development of energy efficiency at the state level, ACEEE prepares thoughtful, innovative research and maintains a comprehensive suite of technical resources to inform state governments, utility regulatory bodies, non-government organizations, and energy efficiency program administrators.

Our resources provide a solid foundation toward achieving lasting energy savings and stimulating economic growth through energy efficiency. We conduct energy efficiency potential and market analyses as part of our State Clean Energy Research Project, as well as performing additional targeted analyses and developing educational materials for stakeholder engagement. This Toolkit provides a series of information resources on programs and policies currently being implemented at the state level.

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They love students! Asher Burns-Burg, an ex-co-president of BERC, says there are 3 problems facing students interested in energy, “No opportunities to work across disciplines, gaps in energy curriculums, and difficulty for students to engage and make an impact in energy.” Out of the world’s top 10 universities, the US has 7. The Thesis: Energy clubs provide a low cost way to increase US energy competitiveness by engaging students, fostering new companies, educating a new workforce and catalyzing energy innovation. What exists for energy students: Moving forward: Matching seed fundConsistent venue to share best practicesCoordination support (between clubs) Young Professionals in Energy - Energy Organizations and Young Professional Network. PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement.

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Conferences. ALR. Energy Efficiency. Polysilicon 2012-2016: Supply, Demand & Implications for the Global PV Industry - GTM Research. In Share 8 January 18, 2012 | Brett Prior | Carolyn Campbell The global polysilicon industry will undergo a major shakeout over the next two years, as the feedstock's epic 2011 price declines will continue through 2013. With new entrants bringing capacity online and incumbent suppliers fulfilling expansion plans fomented in the PV demand boom of yesterday, global polysilicon capacity is forecasted to double by 2013 over 2010 levels. In today's market of waning PV demand, this over-supply has already begun to open significant gaps in production scale and therefore cost structure between industry leaders and an increasingly marginalized group of new entrants.

At over 230 pages, GTM Research's report on the global polysilicon market is a comprehensive analysis of the technologies, strategies and economic roadmap for the industry. Note: Company names excluded; to see complete supply stack, purchase report above. : GTM Research Source: GTM Research download Brett Prior Senior Analyst, Solar contact. Distribution Automation 2012-2016: Technologies and Strategies for a Digital Grid - GTM Research. In Share 2 January 24, 2012 | Ben Kellison With utilities investing a significant amount of capital into infrastructure, communications, and software for the distribution grid, GTM Research publishes an in-depth analysis on the requirements, technologies and strategies that are ushering in the new age of distribution automation (DA). Current utility DA upgrades are just beginning to scratch the surface of what will be required to support the proliferation of distributed renewables and electric vehicles.

New capacitor banks, voltage regulators, and load tap changers, along with the retrofit of older units with monitoring and control modules to allow for feeder, substation, or system-wide coordination will be crucial for the next-gen grid. Note: Click on image above for larger version / Source: GTM Research At nearly 150 pages, this report is the leading resource for understanding the DA market's opportunity, economics and competitive landscape. Download Ben Kellison Analyst, Smart Grid contact. Electricity's new mantra: Use it AND lose it. It’s a strange thing to expect a business to try and sell less of what it traffics in, but that’s precisely what energy-efficiency standards focused on utilities aim to do.

What’s more, utility companies are becoming very good at selling less of their top product: electricity. But consumers are the ones paying for that privilege. A new study from the Edison Foundation’s Institute for Electric Efficiency, for instance, finds that electricity efficiency programs in the US in 2010 saved enough energy to power nearly 10 million homes for a year. Nationwide, of all the efficiency program budgets supported by ratepayer (that’s you and me) dollars in 2011, 84 percent was led by electric utilities. In other words, utility companies are setting aside a lot of money to encourage customers to buy less of what they’re selling. Welcome to the brave new 21st-century energy world. Not that there’s anything wrong with energy efficiency. Grid Unlocked » Electricity: Use It and Lose It. Deploying Large-Scale Solar on Marginal Agricultural Land: A New Berkeley / UCLA White Paper.

World’s Tallest CSP Solar Power Tower Completed. Solar is Ready for Prime Time in New York | Pierre Bull. Untitled. CPUC agrees to PG&E smart meter opt-out plan – angry meter opponents don't. Bloomberg Law - Document - Bloomberg LawNotes, Dodd-Frank Act, SEC Page. Energy & Environment. Energy & Environment: What’s on your mind? Solar Thermal Utilities | Concentrated Solar | Utility Scale Solar : Greentech Media. Renewable Energy Project Finance in the U.S.: 2010-2013 Overview and Future Outlook. Abound Solar and the Curse of the DOE Loan Guarantee.

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