The second wave of biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol, algae and others bypass the food vs. fuel controversy and are on the cusp of commercialization. This webinar will review the latest developments in the advanced biofuel space with leading companies more...
Join Intelligent Utility managing editor Kate Rowland, along with a panel from PHI including Rob Stewart, manager of technology evaluation and implementation, and Todd McGregor, AMI director, for an interactive discussion about this company's work to build a more intelligent more...
Join industry leaders and Marty Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief of EnergyBiz magazine, for an interactive discussion about the critical relationship between transmission and distribution (T&D) investment and smart grid success. As the energy enterprise gets smarter toward the consumer end with smart more...
This webcast should be attended by those individuals that are responsible for identifying, planning and evaluating Smart Grid solutions, including those that empower and engage consumers and are easily assimilated with existing or new technology and business processes. more...
ACI's Smart Grid Revolution February 18-19, 2010 A two day strategic event bringing together utility professionals, government & state officials & consultants involved in deployment of the smart grid. To learn strategies which will improve energy efficiency programs & operations, more...
In 2009, a global economic meltdown collided with an energy crisis to turn the world on its ear. In the United States we've witnessed an unprecedented spending on energy resource development and infrastructure. As a result, a new energy architecture more...
CERAWeek, IHS CERA's 29th Executive Conference, is recognized as a leading forum offering insight into the energy future. Each year senior policymakers, energy and power executives, and financial and technology leaders from over 55 countries engage with CERA experts in more...
The conference will provide a comprehensive analysis of the thin film industry and its key challenges in an interactive manner. Leading companies will share their experiences through panel debates and high-level presentations. A great opportunity to network with the whole more...
Gas and Electric Business Understanding provides a comprehensive overview of the natural gas and electric industries. Position yourself for career success by gaining a solid understanding of how each business works, including key physical, market and regulatory aspects, as well more...
Gas Business Understanding provides a comprehensive overview of the natural gas industry. Position yourself for career advancement by gaining a solid understanding of how the gas business works including key physical, market, and regulatory aspects and how market participants navigate more...
Electric Business Understanding provides a comprehensive overview of the electric industry. Position yourself for career advancement by gaining a solid understanding of how the electric business works including key physical, market, and regulatory aspects and how market participants navigate this more...
Gas Market Dynamics offers participants an in-depth understanding of North American natural gas markets and how they function. Enhance your career by furthering your knowledge of market structure, supply and demand, services offered in gas markets, and how various participants more...
Lee Barken, CPA, CISSP, CISA, CCNA, MCP is the IT practice leader at Haskell & White, LLP (www.hwcpa.com), serves on the board of directors of the US Green Building Council San Diego chapter and is a member of CleanTECH San Diego. Prior to Haskell & White, he worked as an IT consultant and network security specialist for Ernst & Young's Information Technology Risk Management (ITRM) practice and KPMG's Risk and Advisory Services (RAS) practice. Lee writes and speaks on the topics of Clean Tech, IT audit compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise security, wireless LAN technology, and computer forensics. He is the author of How Secure Is Your Wireless Network? Safeguarding your Wi-Fi LAN (Prentice Hall, 2003), and Wireless Hacking: Projects for Wi-Fi Enthusiasts (Syngress, 2004). You can reach him at 858-350-4215 or lbarken@hwcpa.com.
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7.31.09
Green Buildings: Saving Energy and Water
Topic: Energy Efficiency Article Viewed 1944 Times;
4 comments Without question, public interest in sustainability and green buildings is growing. It's no surprise that people prefer to work in healthy environments with good indoor air quality. It's also no surprise that building owners prefer to own assets that are energy efficient and save money.
7.13.09
Carbon Accounting: Currency of the Future?
Topic: Carbon Markets Article Viewed 3116 Times;
34 comments With a steady legislative drumbeat towards a formalized cap and trade program, carbon is poised to join the ranks of pork bellies, corn futures and precious metals. Behold, as a new commodity is born. Welcome, carbon trading, and the brave new world of carbon accounting.
3.2.09
Saving Money: How the green building industry is thriving in a down economy
Topic: Energy Efficiency Article Viewed 3148 Times;
5 comments Two interesting and seemingly contradictory records marked this year's Green Build 2008 conference, the annual gathering of the US Green Building Council. First, the Boston-based event drew an unprecedented 28,224 attendees, 25 percent more than last year, including representatives from all 50 states and 85 countries. The other, more dubious record was set in the financial markets, where the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid more than 37 percent and the S&P markets closed at lows not seen in 11 years.
