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...
Is the managing director of Interact Ltda., an energy consulting company (since 1982) based in São Paulo, Brazil specialized in energy contracting (from the public grid and on-site), to the fence power projects and inside the fence energy savings for industrial, commercial and institutional energy users.
Renewable Power Projects Using Elephant Grass
Topic: Fossil & Biomass Article Viewed 4021 Times;
20 comments Despite the world's financial and economic crisis, electric energy consumption in Brazil is growing at 5% a year. The current installed generating capacity is 101 GW. Since supply and demand are balanced these days, it means that the required expansion is 5 GW/year just to make sure the market is supplied in the years to come. However, the approved, licensed and under construction power plants add up to 4 GW/year. There is a 1 GW/year deficit.
8.18.08
A Decoupling Proposal
Topic: Energy Efficiency Article Viewed 4512 Times;
16 comments Under traditional regulatory structures, utility earnings are tied to the volume of electricity and natural gas that customers use. So, even a small reduction in consumption can make a large cut into a utility's profitability. This presents a strong financial disincentive for those companies to push energy efficiency.
The Monthly Electric Energy Bill: You Get What you Pay For, Don't You?
Topic: Business & Corporate Article Viewed 3515 Times;
4 comments There is a tendency to look and treat energy as a commodity. After the recent massive blackouts in the US and other countries as well, new questions have been raised.
Is there enough generation available?
Are the transmission lines reliable?
Are distribution companies able to properly handle the peak summer load?
6.20.03
A Better Energy Contracting Deal: Existing On-Site Power As A Negotiating Tool With The Local Distribution Company
Topic: Distributed & Cogeneration Article Viewed 4056 Times;
2 comments This article presents a real case involving Proceda (an MCI company) and a negotiation with the local distribution company, which resulted in a significant cost reduction, in a highly regulated environment. Proceda is an IT service provider based in São Paulo, Brazil. Clients such as major credit card companies use Proceda’s services. Millions of financial transactions are processed on a daily basis. Reliability is a major concern. Energy is vital.
KW Demand As If It Were A Commodity (A new concept for a century old challenge)
Topic: Business & Corporate Article Viewed 3830 Times;
13 comments Corporate energy users pay bills that are kW demand and kWh energy denominated. In Dollar values, roughly speaking, 60% is kWh and 40% kW. A lot of products and services are there when it comes to the energy portion of the bill. This paper will discuss a new concept, for the demand portion of the bill.
10.25.02
Looking For International Energy Related Business In Latin America? ..... Welcome To Brazil
Topic: International Article Viewed 4421 Times;
9 comments Up to the 80’s the Government was able to invest about US$ 4 Billion/year in the expansion of the system (generation, transmission and distribution) and accordingly meet the market’s needs for energy in a heavily regulated environment.
In the 90’s, the electric sector began changing towards a competitive model. Distribution companies were privatized and it is expected that in the next couple of years, the generating companies will be privatized as well. With this de-regulation process, there is room for new, private, investments associated with 4 GW/year expansion. The recently lifted energy rationing only indicates how badly this additional capacity is needed!
