Energy HuntsvilleAEE Chapter Meeting

--------March 4, 2014

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Brief Huntsville History

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Content

• Integrated Non-Profit Collaborative• The Energy Technology Opportunity• Energy Huntsville Initiative Vision and

Mission• Energy Huntsville 2014 Activity• Organizational Structure• Opportunities• Programs and Education• Special Projects

Integrated Non-Profit Collaborative

GovernmentGovernment• Integral part of national Integral part of national

energy Infrastructureenergy Infrastructure• Expansion of Cyber Expansion of Cyber

RDT&E CapabilitiesRDT&E Capabilities• Support federal energy Support federal energy

R&DR&D• Enhance energy Enhance energy

solutionssolutions

IndustryIndustry• Technology transfer of Technology transfer of

energy initiativesenergy initiatives• Merge industrial energy Merge industrial energy

technology with technology with academia, utilities and academia, utilities and governmentgovernment

• Establish industry con-Establish industry con-sortium to focus on sortium to focus on energy initiativesenergy initiatives

AcademiaAcademia• Careers for graduatesCareers for graduates• Support energy Support energy

educationeducation• Engage faculty, Engage faculty,

students and students and researchers in solving researchers in solving and enhancing energy and enhancing energy innovationinnovation

UtilitiesUtilities• Capitalize on TVACapitalize on TVA’’s s

existing energy R&D existing energy R&D pilotspilots

• Promote micro and Promote micro and smart grid technologysmart grid technology

• Provide for collaborative Provide for collaborative alternative and alternative and renewable energy renewable energy sourcessources

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The Energy Technology Opportunity

Utility Smart Grid Industry2005 Federal Energy ActMetering technologyMetering data managementEnergy Information distributionDemand responseData security and cyber protection

Technology Transfer to GovernmentFederal and state energy fundingHSV industrial base excellence in government contractingSignificant DOD commitment to energy solutionsArmy wide energy funding through the COE HSV Center

Mature commercial energy technology

hardware and software solutions well positioned

for government technology transfer

Mature commercial energy technology

hardware and software solutions well positioned

for government technology transfer

Both industry and workforce primed for

applying knowledge and expertise to the significant

energy challenges

Both industry and workforce primed for

applying knowledge and expertise to the significant

energy challenges

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Utility to Government Technology Transfer

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The Energy Technology Opportunity

Utility Smart Grid Industry2005 Federal Energy ActMetering technologyMetering data managementEnergy Information distributionDemand responseData security and cyber protection

Government Funded Energy R&DSBIR funding technology for commercial applicationsR&D labs performing basic energy technology researchDOD commitment to energy solutions developmentArmy COE funding energy

initiatives

Significant federal government resources

focusing on energy technology HW and SW

solutions well positioned for technology transfer

Significant federal government resources

focusing on energy technology HW and SW

solutions well positioned for technology transfer

Industry and workforce primed for applying

knowledge and expertise to the national energy

challenges

Industry and workforce primed for applying

knowledge and expertise to the national energy

challenges

Government to Utility Technology Transfer

Energy Huntsville Initiative Vision and Mission

Energy Huntsville is a 501(c)6 nonprofit collaborative mobilizing the community to pursue regional and national energy opportunities that leverage the area’s energy technologies and talent.

 We do this by raising awareness, identifying opportunities and providing the networking environment that facilitates the development of successful teams and solutions.

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Energy Huntsville 2014 Activity

Supporting Economic Development Through: Membership Growth Supporting the Mayor’s and Chamber’s Economic

Activity Monthly Energy Huntsville Meetings

Energy Sector Opportunities Monthly Programs and Quarterly Workshops Networking

Supporting Teaming for Competitive Pursuits Networking Events Data and Reference Systems

Meeting with Government Requiring Agencies as Liaison

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Programs Standards & Certifications

L. Severin/ C. Jones

Communication, Membership & Events

Trisha Truitt

Opportunity and Project Tracking

Steve Reed

Special ProjectsJ. Tevepaugh*

OPERATIONAL SUPPORTThese Leads keep us organized, help us provide up-to-date resources, and work on longer term strategies.

STRATEGIC LIAISONS

Executive DirectorJay W. Newkirk

Executive DirectorJay W. Newkirk

Board of DirectorsPillsbury – Chair

Formed

Board of DirectorsPillsbury – Chair

Formed

City of Huntsville – R. Cox*

State Government– G. Cox

Utility Providers – J. Gehrdes

AMRDEC – B. Pannell

Corps of Engineers – T. Learned

MSFC – Cedreck Davis

Academia, Edu. & Training – J. Cobbs

Energy Areas of Interest

Energy Audits and Assessment

Morton Archibald

Community Energy Programs

Ruchi Singhal

Research, Tech Transfer & Prod. Dev. (RTTP)

Daniel Adamek*

Energy Information Tech. Data CenterRoger Herdy

Construction and Re-Commissioning

P. Allen/K. Starnes

Facilities/Installation Energy Management

Keith Dickerson

Metering Monitoring and Control

Dick Savage

Energy Production and Renewables

Greg Cox

These teams focus on specific areas, discussing real business opportunities, area resources, and potential teaming.

Energy Sensor Mapping and GIS

Dale Jobes

Proposal Dev. SupportDiane Vaughan

Grant Writing SupportRuchi Singhal

Cyber Security and Data Assurance

Jay Kurowsky

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Advisory Board Michelle Jordan – Chair

Formed

Advisory Board Michelle Jordan – Chair

Formed

These key groups actively participate, serving as critical resources and advisors.

Interest Group

Support M. Reed

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Three Focus Areas: Opportunities, Programs & Special Projects

Opportunitieso Opportunity Database

Programso Program and Educational Strategy

Special Projectso USSRC Energy Programo Port of Huntsville Sustainability Studyo Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA)

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Opportunities

The Opportunities Database Structure

Collect from multiple Federal, State and Local sources both short and long term Energy opportunities

Freely distribute the opportunity spreadsheet to members

Provide customer background/profiles for upcoming opportunities

Highlight 2-3 opportunities that support the Program topic for the monthly meeting

 

Opportunities Database

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Programs and Education

Monthly Meeting Programso Subjects Focused on Energy Vertical

Markets and our Areas of Interesto Approval for Participation

Quarterly Workshopso Energy National Policy and Directiono Evolving Technology

Special Eventso Joint Summito Collaboration Events With:

Women’s Business Center of North Alabama (WCNA)

Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)

Advanced Defense Technology Cluster Initiative (ADTCI)

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2014 EH Program Strategy

• January - May• January: 2014 Kick-off• February: Army Corp Policy Update• March: Microgrid – What are they – Case

Study Presentation• April: Microgrids for Communities and

Campuses• May: Tabletop Technology “Show & Tell”

• August - December• August: Storage & Renewable• September: 2nd Tabletop Technology

“Show & Tell”• October: Power Controls• November: Power Grid Modernization

Summit – Key Note Speaker: Carlos Coe, Millennium Energy

• December: 2014 Celebration

• June: EH Group Spread at the Land Trust Summer Concert Series Kick-off at “Three Caves” – date to be announced

• October: EH Tail Gate Party – location and date to be announced• November – Energy Huntsville Summit

Interest Group Bi-Monthly Gathering Interest Group Bi-Monthly Gathering

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Special Projects

U.S. Space and Rocket Center (USSRC) Energy Programo Prepared a Roadmap to “net zero”

• Suggested projects with estimated reduction in grid energy demand

• Step-wise schedule for implementation• Public education opportunities

o Advised USSRC regarding procurement of energy services• Performance contract• Competitive procurement

o Possible energy modeling of USSRC campus• Coordinated effort for AMRDEC lab to use campus as training

case for new energy modeling tool Port of Huntsville Sustainability Study

o Port of Huntsville awarded FAA grant to study sustainability of their operations and future capital improvement projects

o Provided comments and suggestions Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) Heat and Power

Opportunityo Provided advice to SWDA regarding formation of capture team

to pursue Redstone Renewable Energy Generation System opportunity with Corps of Engineers

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US Space & Rocket Center & Energy Huntsville Initiative MOU

Bring the Mayor’s Energy Huntsville Initiative (EHI) together with the US Space and Rocket Center (USSRC)

To provide Energy Huntsville a “Visible Home” and a “Physical Presence”

Continue to support EHI’s economic development mission and promote member companies targeting energy sector opportunities

Collaborate with the USSRC to enhance its mandate to promote “Energy Technology” and “Energy Education”

Together create an “Energy Center of Excellence” with a facility displaying energy technology solutions co-located on the USSRC Campus

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Building an Energy Education Portfolio

• S-CO2 Generator

• Electric vehicle charging

station

• Wind Turbines

• Solar Panels

• Aeroponic Greenhouses

• Satellite Precision Farming

Demo

• Biodiesel Manufacturing

Facility

• Small Hydro Turbine

• Automotive: Green Car

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YouTech®: Science and Spinoffs

Everyday uses for advanced technology

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Contact information: 256 656-1155 and jay@newkirk-al.com and energyhuntsville.com