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HUNTSVILLE AND THE ENERGY ECONOMY: A RESOURCE GUIDE

2016

A look at the energy economy in Huntsville/North Alabama

To The Reader:

HUNTSVILLE REGION – A CENTER FOR ENERGY

Huntsville is becoming an economic force in the Energy sector. With a significant amount of

intellectual capital, a pro-business climate, and abundant natural resources, the framework

is for success in this field. Whereas most communities would need to start from scratch,

Huntsville already has the foundations laid for success.

ENERGY HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville’s Mayor Tommy Battle created Energy Huntsville with the goal of diversifying

and expanding Huntsville’s traditional Government contracting economy into new business

markets including the energy sector. Communities that understand how to fully exploit

energy technologies will be the next leaders in the new economy. Energy Huntsville seeks

to help companies leverage their engineering, modeling & simulation manufacturing, and

other high-tech capabilities into energy-related fields.

PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT

This report provides readers insight into energy and energy-related resources in the

Huntsville region. It is patterned after the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council’s

(TAEBC) Tennessee Advanced Energy Economic Impact Report, which used information

from the U.S. Government to tabulate the number of businesses, their revenue, and the

number of employees involved in energy and energy-related fields in the State of Tennessee.

This Huntsville report does all that, and also highlights a number of university research

activities, private sector companies, non-profit organizations, and Government programs

related to energy.

Harrison Diamond

Business Relations Officer

Office of the Mayor

City of Huntsville

256.427.5182

harrison.diamond@huntsvilleal.gov

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Contents

The Huntsville Region Energy Ecosystem ................................................................................................ 2

Vibrant and Capable Commercial and Industrial Base ....................................................................... 3

A Diverse Government Presence.................................................................................................................. 9

An Active Non-Profit Sector ....................................................................................................................... 14

Innovative Academic Institutions Meet Industry Needs ................................................................. 18

Public Sector Initiatives ................................................................................................................................ 25

Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................................ 28

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The Huntsville Region Energy Ecosystem

The Huntsville Region (which encompasses the Cities of Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Athens, and Muscle Shoals) has many resources and assets at its disposal to be a Center of Excellence for Energy. With a highly accomplished workforce possessing compatible skills, an active existing industry, federal contract opportunities, and academic programs to provide a pipeline of students, the Huntsville Region is “teaming” with assets. In the Huntsville region, there is a successful working relationship among industry, Government, and academia that is beginning to pay big dividends for this emerging industry sector.

Here are several examples of Huntsville’s commitment to take a leadership role in the energy economy:

Energy Huntsville conducts monthly meetings for education and networking, and hosts an annual, national Energy Summit every November.

The City of Huntsville is aggressively competing in the Georgetown University Energy Prize, and as of April 2016 was in first place nationally in a competition pool of 50 cities and municipalities from around the country.

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center has received funding to establish the official welcome center for the Tennessee Valley Authority

The University of Alabama in Huntsville has teamed with the City, Huntsville Utilities and a host of commercial and non-profit partners to establish the UAH Charger Energy Lab

Calhoun Community College used a $3.4Million U.S. Department of Labor Grant to establish the Alabama Center for Excellence in Clean Energy Technology educational facility.

Industry

Government

Academia

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Vibrant and Capable Commercial and

Industrial Base

Alabama’s energy portfolio is substantial and increasingly diverse. It ranges from offshore oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico to large-scale solar photovoltaic energy production on Redstone Arsenal. The Huntsville Region is an integral part of this vibrant energy ecosystem. Table 1 lists some of the businesses in the Huntsville Region currently providing energy products and services or pursuing energy business. The list includes a number of national and multi-national corporations with energy portfolios as well as many smaller, energy-

related businesses operating in the region, providing products and services directly to customers as well as larger businesses. This network affords a vital supply chain for businesses currently operating in the region and a vital resource for energy-related businesses

contemplating new operations in the region.

The range of energy products and services provided by businesses span the generation of energy, energy distribution, and its efficient use by the commercial, residential, and public sectors. Corporations, as well as small businesses, support the production of energy at the Browns Ferry nuclear plant, the Lake Guntersville hydro-electric plant, the Solid Waste Disposal Authority’s waste-to-energy plant, and solar photovoltaic installations at residences, commercial buildings, and Redstone Arsenal. Examples of the diverse energy products produced in the Huntsville Region include Madison-based, Accurate Machine and Tool Corporation, which manufactures spent

fuel storage gates and reactor cooling doors for nuclear power plants. Shoals Technology Group manufactures a wide range of products used in solar photovoltaic installations worldwide.

Businesses supporting renewable energy production using solar, hydro, and biomass and solar contribute to the sustainability of the Huntsville Region as well

as increase economic vitality. Avion Solutions for example, installed 50 kW DC of grid-tied solar photovoltaic energy at their commercial site in Huntsville. The waste-to-energy plant in Huntsville operated by Covanta Energy incinerates municipal solid waste (renewable biomass) to generate 800,000Klbs of steam each year for Redstone Arsenal which is used to heat and cool buildings.

$4 Billion Gross

Revenue

50,000 Jobs

2,500 Companies

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Businesses in the Huntsville Region provide products and services that help residential, commercial, and public entities to conserve energy and use energy more efficiently. For example, Spectrum Solutions, a Madison originated business, provides utility monitoring and control systems for building energy management.

The region’s energy ecosystem develops innovative new products and services. For instance, TriVector Services, a Huntsville originated business, is pioneering phase change material technologies to reduce energy use in buildings. Additionally, GES is involved in supercritical CO2 Brayton cycle power generation and CFD Research Corporation is developing new alternative energy technologies.

The workforce in the Huntsville Region is an extraordinary resource for businesses already performing energy-related work, entrepreneurs forming new energy businesses, and businesses contemplating a presence in the region.

According to data compiled from the U.S. Government, there are nearly 2,500 companies that have some set of transferable skills in the Advanced Energy Sector within the Huntsville region. The Huntsville region in this report refers to the Metropolitan Statistical Areas of Huntsville, Decatur, and the Shoals. These 2,500 companies represent some 50,000 workers and total wages of nearly $4B.

Table 1. Total estimated economic benefits of Advanced Energy Sectors

Advanced Energy Sector Number of Establishments

Annual Average Employment

Total Annual Wages

Advanced Energy Utilities and Construction

910 8,266 $368,155,832

Advanced Energy Manufacturing 102 12,358 $982,548,351

Advanced Energy Information 19 108 $5,459,094

Advanced Energy Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

1,486 29,063 $2,615,490,948

Advanced Energy Other Services 48 345 $16,132,805

TOTAL 2,565 50,140 $3,987,787,030

The Huntsville Region is rapidly becoming the “place to be” when it comes to the Energy Sector. The following table lists some of the energy companies that have major offices here or call the Huntsville Region home.

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Table 2 - Businesses in the Huntsville Region develop and deliver diverse energy-related products and services.

Company

Energy Portfolio

Head-quarters

Alabama Energy

Presence

Accurate Machine & Tool

Corporation

Manufactures spent fuel storage gates and reactor cooling doors for nuclear power plants.

Madison, AL

Madison, AL

Aleta Technologies

Specializes in cyber security/information assurance and provides cyber-related engineering and other solutions for Government and commercial clients.

Madison, AL

Madison, AL

*Alliant Corp.

Professional services firm providing support to Government and commercial entities in the areas of environmental services, project controls, and health and safety. Provides energy management, environmental services, project schedule and estimate development, integrated safety management system development, and job hazard analytics software.

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

American Wind

Primarily works on Micro Wind turbines that can be connected to a multitude of platforms. Micro Wind Turbine with low startup wind speed (1.5 mph) and high wind speed (100+ mph) with a maximum power output of 1 Kwh. Our technology can be connected to buildings, light poles, cell towers, used for remote power, can be used on automobiles and has military applications.

American Wind is a Silver Sponsor of Energy Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

*AZ Technology

Developer and manufacturer of specialty thermal coatings and optical instrumentation used for energy efficient projects

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

Avion Solutions

Avion Energy Solutions, a division of Avion Solutions Inc., is an energy efficiency service company focused on providing independent, unbiased efficiency solutions to the small business owner. They primarily work with customers holding building stock totaling less than 250,000 sq. ft. through benchmarking, billing analysis, energy conservation measure identification, and evaluation, measurement and verification to dramatically lower their energy costs. They demonstrated their approach in their own building, cutting their annual energy bills by over 50%.

Avion Solutions is a Silver Sponsor of Energy Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

BASF Manufacturer of emissions catalysts. Ludwigshafen, Germany

Huntsville, AL

Bentley Systems Developer of modeling and simulation technology for utilities. Exton, PA Huntsville, AL

*Bob Starling Consulting

Energy Consultant providing energy consulting to contractors in order for them to be successful in Government energy contracting. Opens doors with Government contacts for clients. Provides strategic planning.

Madison, AL

Madison, AL

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Carpenter Technology

Corp.

Specialty metals manufacturer, products include machined components for the oil and gas industry made to unique requirements for down-hold instrumentation applications.

Wyomissing, PA

Athens, AL

CFD Research Corp.

Developer of alternative energy products and materials. Huntsville, AL Huntsville, AL

Computer Science Corp.

IT services for oil and gas industry; Big data management and exploitation; Cyber security

Fall Church, VA

Huntsville, AL

Covanta Energy Owner and/or operator of energy-from-waste facilities; designs, builds, and operates EfW facilities.

Morristown, NJ

Huntsville, AL

*DRS Test & Energy

Management Services

Manufacturer of rugged energy management systems for the military.

Finmeccanica Company

Huntsville, AL

Emerson Electric

Company

Electrical equipment/parts supplier to energy companies. St. Louis, MO Huntsville, AL

Emerson Network Power

(Avocent)

Developer of data center energy monitoring software. Columbus, OH Huntsville, AL

Energy Surety Partners

ESP has developed the first turnkey, modular low-voltage solar microgrid on the market. This system is based on bankable, proven solar and battery storage technologies leveraging Distributed Energy Operating System (DEOS), to provide a wide-array of energy and power efficiency services to customers

Huntsville, AL Huntsville, AL

Energy Systems Group

ESG is an award-winning energy services provider, specializing in sustainable energy solutions allowing building owners to maximize their energy efficiency while reducing their carbon footprint.

ESG is a Silver Sponsor of Energy Huntsville

Newburgh, IN

Huntsville, AL

General Dynamics

Information Technology

(GDIT)

Dynamics IT can bridge the technical, political, cybersecurity and cultural challenges as a trusted and experienced energy services partner to help mitigate risks while realizing desired energy savings outcomes.

Fairfax, VA

Huntsville, AL

General Electric Intelligent Platforms

Developer and manufacturer of high performance, rugged integrated systems for use in oil and gas power.

Charlottesville, VA

Huntsville, AL

Government Energy

Solutions (GES)

Provides energy intelligence and energy control solutions to the US Federal and State Governments. GES helps to deploy remote energy monitoring systems and the software tools needed to analyze and control energy consumption. GES is also a leader in advanced energy generation and monitoring technologies.

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

Hart & Cooley Manufacturer of products for HVAC systems. Grand Rapids, MI

Huntsville, AL

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Higher Ground Energy

Solutions

International trading company focused on clean energy processes and solutions.

Florence, AL Florence, AL

Honeywell

Provides wide range of products and services related to energy; 50% of products linked to energy efficiency across four sectors: transportation, commercial buildings, industrial, residential, energy production applications include biofuels, natural gas purification, petroleum refining, solar modules, solar backing film.

Honeywell is a Platinum Sponsor of Energy Huntsville

Morris Plains, NJ

Huntsville, AL

Indorama Ventures

(formerly BP) Producer of petrochemical products. Bangkok, Thailand

Decatur, AL

Inline Lighting Complete lighting and electric distributor with many expertise with services.

Huntsville, AL Huntsville, AL

Intergraph Developer of GIS systems for power plants and utilities. Madison, AL Madison, AL

I-Star Energy Solutions

Uses the best available technology, unique methods and propitiatory software. They develop and implement three energy conservation measures; mechanical insulation, steam traps, and building envelope. They install a steam trap condition monitoring system.

East Petersburg,

PA

Huntsville, AL

Jacobs Engineering

Group

50 years’ experience in nuclear lifecycle industry; power generation, energy integration, heat recovery, transmission/distribution.

Pasadena, CA

Huntsville, AL

Johnson Controls

Provides products/services to optimize energy and operational efficiencies for buildings/batteries

Johnson Controls is a Platinum Sponsor of Energy Huntsville

Milwaukee, WI

Huntsville, AL

*K. Pierce Consulting,

LLC

Program Management, Geospatial Infrastructure Management Software Consulting, and Solution Architect Services. Provide requirements analysis, structured design, project definition and implementation leadership, as well as both product and project management services. PMI Certified PMP (Project Management Professional).

Madison, AL

Madison, AL

Kevin Sutton Consulting

Financial advising to the affluent, with a minimum $250K in investable assets.

Huntsville, AL Huntsville, AL

King Energy

Developing thermal energy storage. This ECM is a suitable addition to the ECM menu our partners already have in place. An engineered solution to energy loss is their deliverable.

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

Lockheed Martin

Developing ocean thermal/wave/tidal/solar energy conversion technologies; cyber security for nuclear energy systems

Bethesda, MD Huntsville, AL

NORESCO

One of the largest energy services companies in the US, NORESCO uses design-build and a variety of performance-based contracting vehicles to deliver energy and maintenance savings and infrastructure upgrades to existing facilities.

NORESCO is a Silver Sponsor of Energy Huntsville

Westborough, MA

Energy Huntsville Sponsor

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OSIsoft, LLC

Manufactures PI software for real-time data infrastructure solutions. They connect sensor-based data, operations, and people to enable real-time energy intelligence.

OSIsoft is a Silver Sponsor of Energy Huntsville

San Leandro, CA

Huntsville, AL

Paragon Research Corp.

Innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions to complex problems. Engineering, software development, sensor systems, system development and integration, Cyber Security.

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

Pepco Energy Services

Provides energy services, electricity, natural gas, and other related products to residential and large commercial customers.

Pepco Energy Services is a Silver Sponsor of Energy Huntsville

Arlington, VA Energy Huntsville Sponsor

SCI Corp. Produces many products for the energy industry. San Jose, CA Huntsville, AL

Schneider Electric

Global leader in medium voltage products, solutions, services for electric utilities, oil/gas/solar industries, commercial businesses; switchgear, transformers, energy automation, smart grid solutions, electrical distribution (breakers, switches, meters, enclosures, switchboards).

Schneider Electric is a Silver Sponsor of Energy Huntsville

Paris, France

Huntsville, AL

Shoals Technologies

Group

Manufacturer solar PV "balance of systems" solutions; cable harnesses, combined/recombined boxes, master and inline fuses, junction boxes, PV wire, racking and PV monitoring systems.

Portland, TN Muscle Shoals, AL

Shoals Tubular Products

Manufacturer of air conditioning manifolds and headers. Florence, AL Florence, AL

Spectrum Solutions

Provides utility monitoring and control systems for building energy management.

Spectrum Solutions is a Silver Sponsor of Energy Huntsville

Madison, AL Madison, AL

Streamline Automation

Streamline Automation provides engineering services, design and light manufacturing supporting Government, industrial, and power industry customers. We have a focus on integrated, automated systems for inspection and manufacturing. We provide engineering and design services for customers in the power industry, including support for commercial nuclear power.

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

Summit Information

Solutions

Provides big data and data analytics and IT solutions in the energy and disaster recovery market spaces.

Summit Information Solutions is a Silver Sponsor of Energy Huntsville

Glen Allen, VA Huntsville, AL

Teledyne Technologies,

Inc.

Engineered and manufactured products for nuclear industry; enrichment process hardware, plant maintenance and upgrades, new plant engineering and design.

Thousand Oaks, CA

Huntsville, AL

Toyota Manufactures a complete line of energy efficient truck motors and publishes the annual North American Environmental Report.

Toyota is a Gold Sponsor of Energy Huntsville

Toyota City. Japan

Huntsville, AL

*TriVector Is pioneering phase change material technologies to reduce energy use in buildings.

Huntsville, AL Huntsville, AL

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UBM

UBM is a billion-dollar company that owns a wide variety of technical and business publications and hosts a wide variety of conferences and exhibitions.

London, San Francisco, New York

Huntsville, AL

Water Energy, Inc.

Coal, coke, and natural gas producer, leading producer of metallurgical coal.

Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL

*Water Oak Resources, LLC

Provides strategic business planning; business realignment; market assessment; and new business acquisition.

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

Note: Company names in bold and * are Energy Huntsville members

A Diverse Government Presence

The Federal Government has been a major employer in the Huntsville region for decades. TVA operates power plants and hydroelectric dams in the region and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Huntsville Center has processed over $2Billion ANNUALLY in energy-related contracts for the U.S. Army over the last few years. Additionally, Redstone Arsenal tenants such as the US Army and NASA have been working on energy efficiency and monitoring projects to meet the needs of securing the nation and exploring the cosmos. Nearby is Oak Ridge National Laboratory whose expertise is in nuclear power and supercomputing.

Huntsville Utilities – Huntsville Utilities is a publicly-owned, not-for-profit utility company providing electric service to over 180,000 customers, water service to over 93,000 customers, and natural gas service to over 51,000 customers in Huntsville and Madison County, Alabama. Huntsville Utilities is engaged in both the Home Extreme Energy Makeover (HEEM) project and the Georgetown University Energy Prize, both of which are discussed in the Public Initiatives section of this report.

Among the special energy services Huntsville Utilities provides to its customers are: New Homes Program Home Efficiency Surveys Efficiency Program Green Power Providers Huntsville Extreme Energy Makeover

https://www.hsvutil.org/learning-center/energy-services-menu/

TVA – TVA is a public utility providing electricity from nuclear, hydro, natural gas, solar, and other sources. TVA is working to meet future demand for cleaner, leaner power by developing innovative technologies that will help it generate electricity in ways that are more renewable and efficient than ever before. Renewable Energy Solutions: TVA has launched a number of programs that let Valley-based businesses and

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consumers support and partner with TVA in generating clean, renewable energy. TVA defines renewable energy as generation that is sustainable and is generally replenished naturally. Today, TVA produces renewable energy from conventional hydro, wind, solar, biogas and biomass co-firing sources. TVA also purchases renewable energy for distribution to its customers and conducts research into clean and renewable sources. Renewable energy initiatives include:

Green Power Switch Green Power Providers Distributed Solar Solutions Dispersed Power Production

Grid Modernization: Smart grid technology could tell consumers exactly how much electricity they are using and how much it is costing as they are using it. It could also let TVA identify problems on the line, balance load easily and make corrections quickly to keep power flowing, no matter what.

Energy Utilization: Energy utilization efforts look at ways residential, business and industrial consumers can use energy more efficiently, from building smarter homes and facilities to installing hyper efficient HVAC systems to embracing electric forms of transportation. Electric Transportation: TVA is embracing electric transportation, creating smart charging stations, finding uses for depleted auto batteries, using solar power to offset demand on the grid and developing technologies to encourage the potential of electricity to replace petroleum as the fuel of choice. https://www.tva.com/Energy

NASA - Marshall Space Flight Center – Plays a key role in advancing NASA’s mission of space exploration and discovery. The Marshall Center’s engineering capabilities, extensive experience in human spaceflight system development and ability to perform cutting-edge research in Earth and space sciences are vital to the work of the U.S. space program, the long-term success of the nation and the quality of human life across the planet. http://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/home/index.html

U.S. Department of Defense US Army Engineering & Support Center, Huntsville (US Army Corps of

Engineers) – Serves the U.S. Forces, their Families and the Nation by providing specialized technical expertise, global engineering solutions, and cutting edge innovations through centrally managed programs in support of national interests. The Huntsville Center Energy Division is a synergistic

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team that offers holistic solutions utilizing a portfolio of energy management tools. The Division provides an array of services, including critical energy analysis, planning and consultation, project management, acquisition support/tools, alternative financing, and other services that ultimately deliver cost savings to our customer. Energy program initiatives currently active include:

o Commercial Utilities Program o Energy Conservation Investment Program o Energy Engineering Analysis Program o Energy Information Management o Energy Savings Performance Contract o Power Purchase Agreement o Resource Efficiency Manager o Utility Energy Services Contracting

http://www.hnc.usace.army.mil/Missions/InstallationSupportandProgramsManagement/EnergyDivision.aspx

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and Research Development and Engineering Center – Provides solutions for propulsion with all Army Aviation and Missile Platforms as well as development of new technologies. The Energy Lab’s Mission/Goals/Objectives are to:

o Develop, test and deploy energy conservation (insulation, thermal energy storage, etc.), efficiency (more efficient lights, motors and electronics) and improved power generation (solar, wind, water, hybrid power) for military systems focus on: aviation, missile & force protection systems and AMRDEC facilities).

o Identify, assess and apply technologies to Operational Energy and Installation Energy upgrades

o Use Modeling and Simulation to assess emerging energy technologies deployed across the globe

Some of the projects being worked on are: o Hybrid power system: efficiently power military systems from

batteries/inverters, using generator running at peak efficiency to recharge batteries (44% fuel savings)

o Phase Change Materials for thermal energy storage: capture heat that would otherwise need removal by AC units (15-25% HVAC savings)

o RENEWS small windmill with solar panels: used to power a sniper location system, developing a coating to improve output (10% greater output)

o Hydrokinetic water turbine: testing system for 10 kW power output (new renewable energy source)

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o Facilities energy modernization review of 266 buildings on Redstone Arsenal for upgrade planning (10-30% energy savings). http://www.army.mil/info/organizaunitsandcommands/commandstructure/amrdec

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command – Leads the Army’s efforts

to develop directed energy weapons, as well as energy management and recovery. Also conducts space and missile defense operations and provides planning, integration, control and coordination of Army forces and capabilities in support of U.S. Strategic Command missions (strategic deterrence, integrated missile defense, and space operations); serves as the Army force modernization proponent for space, high altitude and global missile defense; serves as the Army operational integrator for global missile defense; and conducts mission-related research and development in support of Army Title 10 responsibilities. http://www.army.mil/info/organization/unitsandcommands/commandstructure/smdc/

Logistics Support Agency – Serves as the Army's authoritative source for logistics data, provide logistics intelligence, life cycle support, technical advice, and assistance to the current and future force; integrate logistics information (force structure, readiness, and other logistics data) for worldwide equipment readiness, distribution analysis, and asset visibility for timely and proactive decision making. https://www.logsa.army.mil/

Redstone Test Center – Provides Superior Technical Expertise and State-of-the-Art Facilities and Capabilities to Plan, Conduct, Analyze and Report the Results of Tests on Aviation, Missile and Sensors Systems, Subsystems and Components. Certifies performance capabilities and environmental ruggedness of new energy systems. https://www.logsa.army.mil/

US Army Garrison, Redstone Arsenal – Supports all the organizations on the Arsenal. It oversees the entire Arsenal, providing quality, cost effective base operations support to its customers, tenants, and DoD and federal activities in the vicinity of the installation. Undertaking path to Net Zero, including 25MW waste-to-energy and waste-to-steam systems and 10MW solar installation. http://www.garrison.redstone.army.mil/

HQ, US Army Materiel Command – Develops and delivers global readiness

solutions to sustain Unified Land Operations anytime, anywhere. Strategic plan includes a long-term goal to provide the operating forces with alternative energy sources appropriate for the future force to reduce energy

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consumption and move AMC’s organic industrial base to efficient alternative energy sources. This includes developing concepts for supporting our future force with alternative energy such as Biofuels, Electric Recharging Stations, and Hydrogen. http://www.army.mil/info/organization/unitsandcommands/commandstructure/amc/

US Army Contracting Command – Delivers contracting solutions in order to

support the Army and unified land operations anytime and anywhere. Responsible for contract procurement of energy efficiency improvement capabilities. http://www.army.mil/info/organization/unitsandcommands/commandstructure/acc/

US Army Expeditionary Contracting Command – Plans and executes effective and agile contracting support for U.S. Army Service Component Commanders in support of Army and Joint Operations. Provide effective and responsive contracting support for OCONUS installation operations. http://www.army.mil/ecc

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Active Non-Profit Sector

Many non-profit groups have emerged to help bring awareness of the importance of clean and sustainable energy, developing entrepreneurs in the energy economy, and supporting education and workforce goals.

Energy Huntsville – A collection of leaders in industry, academia, and Government focused on diversifying the local industry base into the energy sector.

Hosts monthly meetings designed to bring industry and Government partners together to explore business opportunities

Produces annual Energy Summit to bring together Government and commercial representatives for new partnerships and business opportunities.

Engaged in a number of other initiatives to support the growing local energy economy. http://energyhuntsville.com/

U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) – An Official Visitors Center for NASA,

Marshall Space Flight Center, a Smithsonian Institute Affiliate and a showcase for Redstone Arsenal. The Center’s is an educational platform for research and development as advanced by NASA, the Department of the Army, the Department of Energy, other and other agencies, including academia and other public and private sectors engaged in energy-related activities.

Created three-pronged approach to focus on energy education, displaying best practices, and social interaction.

Hosted Switch Blade Competition – Engage high school and college students to reverse engineer and manufacture turbine blades for energy efficiency.

Joined Better Building Challenge – Reduce energy consumption by 20% by 2025.

USSRC is a Platinum Sponsor of Energy Huntsville http://rocketcenter.com/

Energy Alabama – Works to accelerate Alabama’s transition to sustainable energy through education, business-friendly policy, and the deployment of technology through community programming.

Co-designed Switch Blade Competition, a STEM education effort engaging high school and college students to redesign and manufacture the blades of

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a military wind power system originally designed for the high-speed winds of Afghanistan.

Administers the Huntsville better Buildings Challenge, a voluntary effort to reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings by at least 20% in participating buildings across Huntsville by 2020.

Runs Mission Net Zero, a coordinated effort training ancillary solar market actors, such as REALTORs, to provide free solar analysis for clients with a goal of driving down soft costs of a solar sales cycle.

Energy Alabama is a Gold Sponsor of Energy Huntsville. http://alcse.org

NAITA – North Alabama International Trade Association is a business driven, non-

profit, membership organization committed to increasing knowledge, interest, and activity in international trade in North Alabama. Promotes economic growth through international trade education, training, and networking. Provides:

Export consultation Export mentoring Information clearing house Training Market Outreach NAITA is a Gold Sponsor of Energy Huntsville.

http://www.naita.org/

TVC – The Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) is an award-winning regional economic development organization focused on supporting federal science and technology missions in the Valley, competing for new missions and leveraging these assets for private sector job development. The TVC is a 501(c)-6 chartered organization, with a board of directors representing the five-state region. The TVC promotes the 10 congressional districts in East and Middle Tennessee, North Alabama, Western North Carolina, Eastern Kentucky and Southwest Virginia as one of the premier science and technology regions in the nation.

TVC’s annual summit brings together technology leaders throughout the region.

TVC is a Silver Sponsor of Energy Huntsville.

http://www.tennvalleycorridor.org/

Nexus Energy Center – Building smart energy communities in Alabama through energy education programs and efficiency strategies, assisting thousands of homeowners including the underserved.

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Manages the Comfort Project, an effort to make homes more comfortable and less expensive to operate through installation of energy efficiency measures. Projects focus on assisting elderly, underserved, fixed-income and disabled homeowners permanently lower utility costs.

Runs the AlabamaWISE, a community energy program empowering Alabama families to take control of their home’s performance. The program offers unbiased advice on efficient home improvements, reliable contractor referrals, and affordable loans.

Nexus Energy is a member of Energy Huntsville http://www.nexusenergycenter.org/

Association of Energy Engineers – A professional organization for energy-related

occupations that provide professional development, certifications, and community support. It hosts the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training every year. There are 81 Certified Energy Managers in the Huntsville area and over 180 in the state of Alabama placing Huntsville as a center of energy excellence. Holds monthly meetings designed to bring industry and Government

partners together to explore business opportunities. AEE is a member of Energy Huntsville

http://www.aeecenter.org/

Solid Waste Disposal Authority - Converts up to 690 tons of waste daily into steam

that powers Redstone Arsenal’s HVAC systems. Formed in 1985, the Solid Waste Disposal Authority is a public, non-profit corporation responsible for the finance and operation of the city and county’s solid waste management system. As part of this system, the Authority offers environmentally advanced programs while maintaining reasonable waste disposal costs for residents of Huntsville, Madison and Madison County. The integrated waste management system is comprised of four components:

Waste-To-Energy Landfill Recycling Waste Reduction SWDA is a member of Energy Huntsville

http://swdahsv.org/ HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology – An institute where scientists, educators,

and entrepreneurs translate the power of genomics into real world results to create a healthier more sustainable world.

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Received $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E TERRA program to conduct research aimed at accelerating breeding and commercial release of economically viable bioenergy sorghum hybrids.

Achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Core and Shell certification for 701 McMillian Way which houses resident associate companies. http://hudsonalpha.org/

BizTech – High-tech incubator supports energy startups.

Works with the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) to develop a test bed for energy entrepreneurs to validate their products.

Co-founded the Energy Entrepreneurs Collaborative, a one-day event bringing together speakers and panelists to provide Huntsville’s small business and start-up community with insight into how to grow business in the energy market. http://biztech.org/

GEO Huntsville – a 501c6 non-profit organization and is a collaborative effort among businesses, academia and Government entities in our region to support workforce growth and economic development. GEO Huntsville accomplishes this by bringing

awareness to the professional expertise that exists in the area and identifying job opportunities that continues to build the economic base. The objective is to establish the Huntsville region as a major corridor for geospatial excellence. The group’s focus is on how geospatial technology contributes to making communities safe, secure, and sustainable and is working with Energy Huntsville to support GEO Spatial applications for private sector and Government installations energy usage mapping.

http://geohuntsville.org/page/homepage

Cyber Huntsville – Cyber Huntsville’s mission is to build a national cyber center with

global reputation and global reach, leveraging the unique synergies amongst Government, industry, and academia across the Tennessee Valley and building upon our proven capabilities in RDT&E to address current and evolving cyber challenges as a significant part of the national cyber initiative. As part of this mission Cyber Huntsville not only will educates the entire Tennessee Valley community on Cyber Security but also supports Energy Huntsville in on the impact of Cyber Security relative to energy. https://cyberhuntsvilletennesseevalleyinitiative.org/

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Innovative Academic Institutions Meet the Needs of Industry For a community to remain competitive, it must have access to skilled labor. Huntsville has remained one of the leading communities in the country for engineers due to the high-tech nature of its economy. Universities, two-year colleges, and the local school system have consistently met the needs of industry through both hands-on learning, as well as performing research that solves complex problems. Four-year colleges in the area regularly contract with Government agencies such as Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of Energy, and the National Institutes of Health on a variety of projects. Huntsville has programs locally that ensure it will have the workforce needed in the future for energy jobs.

Alabama A&M University – Renewable energy development related to biofuels representing the intersection of agriculture and engineering.

University of Alabama in Huntsville – Research into micro grid technology, more efficient fuel consumption, and energy cost modeling.

Calhoun Community College – Curriculum and facilities for training in renewable energy sources in construction.

J.F Drake State Technical & Community College – Facilities for training renewable energy sources in construction.

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Alabama A&M University

The Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) reflects the uniqueness of the traditional land-grant institution combining teaching, research and service. In cooperation with businesses, industrial and Governmental agencies, and other institutions, AAMU provides an educational environment for the emergence of scholars, scientists, leaders, critical thinkers, and other contributors to a global society, where theory is put into practice in a productive environment.

The College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences (CETPS) at AAMU has developed vigorous research and educational programs in energy systems related areas.

Supported by the National Science Foundation, CETPS is developing courses and an educational laboratory to train future renewable energy and clean energy graduates.

CETPS also achieved notable accomplishments in highly cited scientific and engineering advancements in thermoelectric materials, devices, and systems, the technology integration for renewable energy sources such as wind and solar with large scale grid-based distribution systems. In the field of thermoelectric

device material research, CETPS developed a unique multi-nano-layered superlattice thin-film system using MeV ion bombardment to cause creation of nanodots and/or mano-clusters that decrease thermal conductivity and increase both the Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity.

The Bachelor of Science degree program of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, has concentration to train graduates for careers in the nuclear power industry. In addition to taking traditional courses in mechanical and electrical power systems, students also learn about fundamentals of nuclear engineering and become proficient in reactor engineering.

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AAMU biofuels renewable energy development represents the intersection of agriculture and engineering. The College of Agricultural, Life and Naturals Sciences (CALNS) at AAMU, working with USDA-CSREES & Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, has a mobile system, designated as the

“Biodiesel Classroom on Wheels” to provide

hands-on demonstration and training in the process of producing biodiesel using locally available feedstock.

Founded in 2014, the Research, Innovation, Science and Engineering (AAMU-RISE) Foundation at AAMU was

established to enhance technology transfers, faculty research and contractual opportunities in the STEM areas while providing educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. The foundation is an extension of the AAMU’s scientific impact on the surrounding community and an agile organization capable of acting swiftly upon opportunities with private industry, Government, and academic organizations to perform research, development activities, and technology transfer.

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville

UAH has signed a memorandum of understanding with Energy Huntsville and the City of Huntsville to establish an energy research lab, known as the Charger Energy Lab. Research staff, students, and private partners are exploring cost-effective solutions to some of our more pressing problems of the day, like carbon emissions and grid stability.

UAH also has a Center for Cyber Security Research and Education, which is working with the CEL to solve issue relating to grid and microgrid cyber security. With this capability, UAH has been designated a “National Center of Educational Excellence for Cyber Defense”.

Huntsville Utilities is working with the CEL to support their work in smart meter cyber security and energy security during grid outages. Students from the UAH Industrial and Systems Engineering department have already presented two conference papers on this research.

Several companies, including Aerojet, Johnson Controls, Energy Surety Partners, and Avion Solutions are supporting and collaborating on research at the Charger Energy Lab, and the CEL has an Educational Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) to collaborate on innovative energy solutions to support the Army mission.

UAH and Energy Huntsville also arranged sponsorship for an electric vehicle competition racing team to participate in the Greenpower International finals competition in Corby, England, in October 2015. This was the first ever college or university team from the United States to participate in that competition.

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Calhoun Community College

Calhoun Colleges’ Alabama Center of Excellence in Clean Energy Technology (ACCECET) was built using a $3.4M grant from the U.S. Department of Labor in 2010. The job training programs built around this Center of Excellence include industrial energy and renewable energy. Some of these funds allowed Calhoun to develop some unique teaching items:

24KW on grid P.V. system used to power 80% of the ACECET Building. This system is used to train technicians on installation and maintenance of large scale systems.

Geothermal training system complete with 20 vertical wells, slinky and serpentine configurations for in field study.

Associate in Applied Science degree in Applied Technology with a major in Industrial Energy Specialist. This degree is designed to prepare graduates to support the state of Alabama’s strategies to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the industrial sector by increasing energy efficiency in processes and facilities. The curriculum provides the student with a well-balanced content of management skills along with technical exposure to cutting edge energy efficiency and applications of advanced on-site energy

production and storage. The Industrial Energy Specialist will be responsible for identifying and implementing energy savings projects that will make his company more competitive in the world market. Cogeneration, load balancing, process efficiency as well as industrial water usage are just a few of the areas of study. Coop or internship with industry is required for completion of the degree. This curriculum also provides as preparation for multiple nationally recognized certifications.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Technology with a major in Renewable Energy Technology will prepare graduates with the applicable principles and knowledge of solar, wind, and hydropower energy technology and instill a broader understanding of the scientific, economic and political context of the industry. Calhoun students in the Renewable Energy program will learn and train in the brand new, state of the art Alabama Center for Excellence in Clean Energy Technology (ACECET) facility on the Calhoun campus, and will leave Calhoun prepared to excel in this rapidly expanding industry.

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Drake State Technical University

The Drake State Renewable Energy Laboratory had its ribbon cutting on June 18, 2012. The Renewable Energy Lab is a training facility for the installation of solar panels, geothermal heating and cooling units. It is completely off-grid and houses a 60-gallon solar thermal water heater and 12 solar panels. This outdoor renewable energy lab demonstrates

renewable energy systems and can train participants in the installation and maintenance of geothermal heating and cooling systems, solar photovoltaic panels for generating electrical power for in-grid and off-grid systems, and solar thermal systems for generating hot water. This lab was the outgrowth of partnerships between Drake State and:

NEXUS Energy Center, a non-profit organization supporting community engagement in energy efficiency and conservation,

Still Serving Veterans, a national nonprofit formed to assist veterans in their transition from military assignment to civilian life,

Southern Solar, a solar energy contractor, and The Huntsville career Center

They trained over 200 students in renewable energy professions. The partnership activities are underwritten by a U.S. Department of Labor stimulus grant of $458,300 awarded to Drake State by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. The facility is available to support workforce training programs and provide skilled labor for companies operating in or re-locating to the Huntsville area.

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Greenpower USA

Greenpower USA was founded by Huntsville City Schools to help students design, build, and race electric cars in the United States. Their objective is:

To advance education in the subjects of sustainable engineering and technology to young people. Greenpower runs engineering challenges for schools based around designing and building a single seat electric powered race car.

These activities allign to education by:

Provding students and teachers with access to industry leading technology, Improving technological literacy, Supporting the teaching and learning of the STEM subjects, Workforce preparation.

Their goals are to:

To change current views about engineering, presenting it as a fascinating, relevant, and dynamic career choice for any young person. The project strengthens college and career readiness.

To demonstrate the importance of engineering, and associated STEM subjects, to solve the problems faced by societies today particularly in the areas of sustainability.

To link education, industry and community through inspirational gengineering projects.

To promote social inclusion through engaging with vulnerable and economically disadvantaged young people.

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Public Sector Initiatives

There are numerous public sector initiatives designed to conserve energy consumption. As companies and residents save money on their utility bills, it leaves them with more disposable income for hiring, expansions, shopping or dining out.

Georgetown University Energy Prize – In 2014, the City of Huntsville Operation Green Team, Huntsville Utilities, and Huntsville City Schools joined together to compete for a $5 million prize to reduce energy waste in municipal and residential accounts. The business community was engaged through Energy Huntsville. Currently Huntsville is leading 50 communities nationwide in its energy efficiency efforts. Should Huntsville be successful in winning the competition that ends in 2017, the funds will be reinvested in energy efficiency programming and projects. Huntsville Extreme Energy Makeover (HEEM) Project – In 2015, Huntsville Utilities was awarded $11.7 million TVA grant to launch the Huntsville Extreme Energy Makeovers project to perform whole-home, deep energy retrofits for qualified customers in 20-year-old (or older) owner occupied homes. Energy audits are being performed to determine which energy saving measures can be utilized most effectively. The goal is to achieve a 25 percent reduction in each home’s electric energy use with an implementation cost of approximately $10 per square foot and an annual estimated total project savings of 1,000 megawatt-hours.

The Huntsville Extreme Energy Makeover (HEEM) team includes:

Huntsville Utilities The City of Huntsville

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United Way of Madison County Care Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound of Madison County

(CASA) The Salvation Army Community Action Partnership of Huntsville, Madison, and Limestone

Counties Huntsville Housing Authority Several other community civic organizations

The HEEM project, after 8 months has qualified 676 homes to receive deep energy retrofits. Of that number 367 homes have been completed as of 14 April, 2016. The program has spent $3,146,346 million thus far from the $11.7 million grant. Huntsville Utilities is leading the TVA distributor communities in implementing its HEEM project and exceeding its energy savings goals in the homes impacted. Plans are underway across the TVA communities to document the economic impacts of these energy efficiency programs in a way never achieved in past home energy programs. Huntsville is partnering with the Southeastern Energy Efficiency Alliance, the Partnership for Southern Equity, the Southeastern Sustainability Directors Network TVA and its distributors in support of this effort. Huntsville Better Buildings Challenge (HBBC) – Was formed in 2015 to reduce energy consumption in participating commercial buildings across Huntsville. The HBBC uses a process of energy benchmarking, auditing, and substantive energy-efficiency upgrades in schools, universities, hospitals, and commercial buildings as a means of freeing up business capital for more productive uses, stimulating growth for communities, fostering new business opportunities, and creating a more sustainable footprint. Initially, over 100 buildings will be participating in the challenge with broader participation expected over the next few years.

AlabamaSAVES™ Program – The AlabamaSAVES™ program provides financing as low as 1% fixed rate, to commercial, industrial and non-profit businesses in Alabama for lighting, HVAC, controls, envelope, process improvement upgrades, solar photovoltaic systems and vehicle efficiency improvements including LNG/CNG or propane fleet conversions and idle mitigation technologies. A below-market rate is enabled through the U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program, and the Energy Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA).

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Tennessee Valley Sustainable Communities Program in Economic Development – In 2014, Huntsville entered into the TVA’s Office of Economic Development’s Sustainable Communities Program to demonstrate the role sustainability plays in the region. Huntsville received a Gold designation in the second round of the program. A Gold Tennessee Valley Sustainable Community is one that has taken a leadership role in implementing sustainable practices and has made a commitment to sustainability efforts including energy and energy technology focused on economic development. The mayoral-led Energy Huntsville Initiative is an integral part of that community leadership. Plans are underway to re-submit and evaluate Huntsville’s efforts in an effort to gain a Platinum designation by 2017.

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Acknowledgements

Energy Huntsville would like to thank the following people for their invaluable contributions to this report: Mr. Harrison Diamond, City of Huntsville Mr. Jay Newkirk, Chairman of the Board, Energy Huntsville Dr. Bill Carswell, Executive Director, Energy Huntsville Ms. Trisha Truitt, Administrator, Energy Huntsville Dr. Robin Cox, City of Huntsville Ms. Tammie Gibson, Schneider Electric Mr. Roger Herdy, Government Energy Solutions Ms. Kecia Pierce, K. Pierce Consulting, LLC Ms. Latina Rivers, USSRC Mr. Daniel Tait, Energy Alabama Mr. Jim Tevepaugh, Water Oaks Resources Col. (Ret.) Raymond “Buzz” Toth, Avion Solutions

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