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...
Dennis Moran has over 30 years of diverse experience in the energy business. The main focuses of his career have been developing and commercializing advanced energy conversion technologies, energy efficiency, and utility industry restructuring. His efforts have included forming a consulting firm to provide energy management and marketing support; developing natural gas and electricity procurement programs and energy management programs for Marriott; directing the American Gas Association's power generation, cogeneration and gas cooling programs; managing the Mid-Atlantic CHP Application Center at the University of Maryland; developing energy savings performance contracts; and consulting on technology development and marketing issues for numerous government, utility, and industrial clients. He currently is serving as director of energy for Marriott International's eastern region. Mr. Moran has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. In addition, he is a registered professional engineer.
The opinions presented in this author's papers represent his views and do not reflect the viewpoints or positions of any of his clients or employers.
Articles
8.21.09
It's Time for Some Due Diligence on Global Warming Claims
Topic: Environmental, Emissions & Carbon Management Article Viewed 5273 Times;
177 comments Actually, it is long overdue. A staggering amount of money and man-hours already have been expended across the globe and we are getting ready to kick the level of spending up a notch. A rapidly growing group of scientists is challenging the claims on which this movement is based, yet they are being ignored by most of the media, environmental activists, and people who stand to profit from the "carbon economy."
Energy Price & Supply Projections - How Good are Your Assumptions? Part 1
Topic: Fossil & Biomass Article Viewed 8539 Times;
9 comments The energy crises in the 1970s were a major shock to the US. Unfortunately, 20 years of plentiful supplies and low prices lulled us back into a state of complacency. Recent gasoline and natural gas price spikes have provided another wake up call and everyone wants to know what is going on and what does the future hold.
9.22.05
Natural Gas and Oil Outlook - How Serious are the Problems? Part 2
Topic: Fossil & Biomass Article Viewed 6643 Times;
26 comments Part 1 of this assessment painted a fairly bleak picture of the future that we can expect if we do not start taking aggressive action to reduce our dependence on oil and natural gas. Part 2 looks at the actions that can and should be taken immediately and the main barriers that must be overcome.
9.21.05
Natural Gas and Oil Outlook - How Serious is the Situation? Part 1
Topic: Fossil & Biomass Article Viewed 9768 Times;
6 comments In the first draft of this paper several months ago, the title was "Is There a Problem." The events of the last month have answered that question with a resounding YES. We now are experiencing a taste of what the future holds. The problems have been building for quite some time and Katrina has triggered the first in a series of crises.
