Events
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DistribuTECH: Get in the Flow
Power Grid International
(San Antonia, TX)
January 24-26, 2012
Annual utility industry transmission and distribution event, covering automation control systems, energy efficiency, demand response, renewable energy integration, advanced metering, T&D system operation and reliability, power delivery equipment and water utility technology.
Clean Energy Progress 2011
Clean Energy Project
(Las Vegas, NV)
January 25, 2012
2011 was a great year for the Clean Energy Project and for clean energy in Nevada. At this event, CEP will be reviewing their work and discuss statewide renewable energy growth and what they anticipate for 2012. Call for details (702) 987-4556.
Optimizing Renewable Assets in 2012 and Beyond: Addressing Key Challenges with the Newest Trends
Energy Central
(Webcast)
January 26, 2012
Companies that use renewable energy sources face an increasingly difficult set of challenges. Legislation, changing price points in gas and renewable componentry, combined with increasing volatility and regulation promise to make 2012 and beyond even more challenging. Old assumptions and optimization techniques will fail to address the challenge. In this session, Gary Hunt, from Tech & Creative Labs, will discuss some of the emerging challenges to optimizing performance and risk with renewable asset portfolios. Dr. Markus Seiser will share key insights into best practices to obtain the proper asset valuation, minimize operating cost and control risks, and come out a winner.
15th Annual Energy, Utility and Environmental Conference 2012
EUEC
(Phoenix, AZ)
January 30 – February 1, 2012
EUEC is an annual energy, utility and environment conference held in Arizona, where over 2,000 delegates including environmental business leaders, energy executives, NGO’s and government policymakers make presentations and discuss various issues including clean renewable and alternate energy solutions to secure energy independence from foreign oil, while protecting the environment.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase 1
U.S. Department of Energy
Awards: /-80
Amount: Up to $150,000
Letter of Intent Due: December 20, 2011
Application Due: January 31, 2012
Phase I is to evaluate, insofar as possible, the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of ideas that appear to have commercial potential and/or substantial applications in support of DOE mission research facilities. The grant application should concentrate on research that will contribute to proving scientific or technical feasibility of the approach or concept. Success in a DOE Phase I is a prerequisite to further DOE support in Phase II. An important goal of these programs is the commercialization of DOE-supportedresearch or R&D. Please view the topics list at the link above for clean energy, energy efficiency and clean fuels.
Solar Power Generation USA
Green Power Conferences
(Las Vegas, NV)
January 31 – February 2, 2012
A structured networking and roundtable discussions to meet key players face to face, the return of the charity golf tournament and the introduction of the Solar Power Generation awards.
22nd National Conference & Expo
Association of Energy Services Professionals
(San Diego, CA)
February 6-9, 2012
An energy industry conference that draws the top program managers, policy makers, marketers, evaluators, consultants and vendors in energy efficiency. Highly regarded experts in their respective fields will lead over 60 sessions that will cover the range of current topics in program design, implementation, pricing, marketing, research, evaluation and more.
Wind Power FInance & Investing Summit
Infocate Deal Working Event
(San Diego, CA)
February 8-10, 2012
This summit brings together leading project developers, lenders, investors, financiers and other key players to discuss the latest developments in wind power finance and investment, as well as provide a valuable forum to connect and share information about upcoming projects and dealmaking opportunities.
Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo – North America
Renewable Energy World
(Long Beach, CA)
February 14-16, 2012
Now in its ninth year, Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America will feature more than 30 technical sessions related to technology, markets, business strategies and policy covering the wind, solar, biomass, hydro, geothermal, ocean/tidal/wave, bio-power, bio-fuels and hydrogen energy sectors. Four thousand attendees are expected to gather in Long Beach to participate in this unprecedented event.
Solar Exposed: Large-Scale Solar Power
Solar Power-Gen
(Long Beach, CA)
February 14-16, 2012
This conference is co-located with the Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo. This conference program features courses covering a wide range of topics important to the further development of the industry.
The 3rd Annual Offshore Wind Power USA: Accelerating Offshow Wind Power in North America
Green Power Conferences
(Boston, MA)
February 22-24, 2012
Connect and network with major players in offshore wind globally, all of whom are focusing on the U.S. as a prime market. Representing utilities, developers, financiers and government agencies.
ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit
U.S. Department of Energy, Advanded Research Projects Agency - Energy
(Washington, DC)
February 27-29, 2012
The Summit is designed to unite key players from all sectors of the nation’s energy innovation community to share ideas for developing and deploying the next generation of clean energy technologies.
Solar Power Finance & Investment Summit
Infocast Deal Working Event
(San Diego, CA)
February 27-March 1, 2012
Providing a wealth of valuable insight into the solar power finance and investment market, this summit will bring together leading utility-scale, commercial and residential solar project developers, investors, lenders, utilities, equipment suppliers, construction contractors and other key industry players to share their perspectives on the latest innovations and developments in the solar project finance & investment market and to discuss their future plans. These market players will provide the latest intelligence on the current environment for putting together solar power project deals. They will discuss what they seek when getting involved in deals, what future opportunities exist for partners and investors and how to successfully get deals done in 2012 and beyond.
2012 PV Module Reliability Workshop
National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
(Golden, CO)
February 28-March1, 2012
The objective of the workshop is for participants to share information leading ot the improvement of PV moduel reliability. Such improvement reduces the cost of solar electricity and promotes investor confidence in technology--both critical goals for moving PV technologies deeper into the electricity marketplace.
Deal Stream Summit
Technology Ventures
(Santa Ana Pueblo, NM)
April 3-5, 2012
This summit is a vehicle to facilitate private investment partnerships between emerging technologies within the lab, start-ups and innovators. Through the years, this conference has allowed for hundreds of companies to receive funding and fueled the commercialization of laboratory R&D and IP.
Global New Energy Summit: Leveraging America's Energy Portfolio
(Colorado Springs, CO)
April 9-11, 2012
Leaders from industry, finance, government and science are expected to participate--creating a highly interactive agenda.
International Biomass Conference & Expo
(Denver, CO)
April 16-19, 2012
This event unites industry professionals from all sectors of the world’s interconnected biomass utilization industries—biobased power, thermal energy, fuels and chemicals. This event brings current and future producers of bioenergy and biobased products together with waste generators, energy crop growers, municipal leaders, utility executives, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, project developers, investors and policy makers. It’s a true one-stop shop – the world’s premier educational and networking junction for all biomass industries.
Young Professionals in Energy international Summit
Young Professionals in Energy
(Las Vegas, NV)
April 23-25, 2012
The event will feature panel discussions and presentations by YPE members from around the world on such vital energy issues as the world oil supply, shale gas, renewable energy, and funding new energy projects.
CONFERENCE: 2012 IEEE PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition
IEEE Power & Energy Society
(Orlando, FL)
May 7-10, 2012
A major power-delivery event, this conference will provide an exceptional venue for discussing issues and developments as well as highlighting vendors with products and services essential to the operation of the world’s power-delivery systems.The theme of the conference is Making Innovation Work for Tomorrow. The technical program is designed to highlight new innovations and challenges facing the power and energy industry. The conference will also include special emphasis on the role of Women in Engineering.
Mexican International Renewable Energy Congress
GreenPower Conferences
(Mexico City, Mexico)
May 15-16, 2012
As regulation and legislature change to allow private involvement this is a critical time to create the strategy that will maximize the opportunities presented by Mexico’s world-leading renewable resources. Have your say as the agenda is set for the future of Wind, Solar and Geothermal power in Mexico. Assembling power producers, Ministers, and energy officials from across the country, this event builds on the success of the Wind Power Mexico 2011 event and expands to include the rapidly developing solar market. With Mexico’s geothermal market well established but ripe for evolution, GeoPower Mexico is also a crucial part of this comprehensive congress.
New Battery Chemistries & System Designs - Lithium & Beyond
Next Generation Batteries 2012
(Las Vegas, NV)
June 7-8, 2012
Breakthroughs in new battery chemistries, novel electrode & electrolyte materials, system integration for a vast array of mobile, portable and stationary applications, from micro medical devices to high-energy/high-power automotive, have paved the way for an emerging market with unlimited potential.
2012 Veteran Entrepreneur Training Symposium (VETS2012)
National Veteran Small Business Coalition
(Reno, NV)
June 11-14, 2012
VETS2012 brings government agencies, industry leaders and Veteran entrepreneurs together in a small, intimate forum to discuss issues affecting Veteran-owned companies. Contracting, Finances, Sales & Marketing. Verification. The VETS enjoyed a highly successful first year as the inaugural event introduced novice and advanced Veteran entrepreneurs to Federal agencies, prime contractors and to each other. The debut event promises event more information and opportunitys for Veteran-owned and service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB/SDVOSBs). The event featurs prominent speakers and an exhibit hall of products and services, as well as one-on-one Business Matchmaking Sessions.
TechConnect World: Cleantech 2012
(Santa Clara, CA)
June 18-21, 2011
This event includes symposia on solar power technologies and materials; energy storage and novel generation; oil, gas, nuclear and traditional energy; bio sources for materials and fuels, green chemistry and materials, water technologies, carbon capture, green building and construction, power electronics, smart grild, nanomaterials for clean and sustainable technology, cleantech industry applications, green electronics and nanomaterials for catalysis. The business program includes challanges, ventures and partnering along with the CTSI utiity technology challenge.
Green Technology Entrepreneurship Academy
UC Davis Child Family Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
(Davis, CA)
June 25-29, 2012
The one-week Green Technology Entrepreneurship Academy is an academic program for commercializing green tech innovations and is a springboard for moving green tech research out of the lab and into the world. The academy includes: a five day intensive on exploring the market opportunities surrounding your ideas and your research; daily seminars and interactive sessions taught by leading venture capitalists, angel investors, and entrepreneurs; the tools to communicate the broader potential of your research; a networking dinner with industry sponsors, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and angel investors, focused on green technology; and evening mentoring sessions with industry executives and investors in the green tech arena. The academy is open to graduate and post-docs from national and international universities. Applications accepted on a rolling basis, through May 25.
2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability
and the 10th Fuel Cell Science, Engineering & Technology Conference
ASME
(San Diego, CA)
July 23-26, 2012
If you work in the new energy economy as a researcher, engineer, scientist architect, consultant or policy-maker please participate in this exciting conference for exchange of innovative ideas, leading edge concepts, new technologies and devices, ongoing R&D efforts, prototype and demonstration projects, commercialization technologies and projects, and visions of the future related to the theme of Energy Sustainability. New technologies and systems-thinking offer a path forward from environmental and economic catastrophe to a clean energy future. At this critical time, it is essential for universities, industries, R & D laboratories & government agencies to cooperate and share information to propel clean energy technology into the future. The conference will consist of plenary talks, invited talks, panel discussions, technical sessions, poster presentations and exhibitions, thus providing a unique opportunity for communication and collaboration between academia, industry and planners in the areas of Solar and other Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Fuel Cells and Advanced Energy Technologies. The Conference will feature a day of workshops and tutorials as well as special activities for students interested in solar and energy efficiency.
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