CAPER Enhancement Project Presentation

Abstract: Recent increase in Distributed Generation (DG) has prompted many states, utilities, and other stakeholders to improve the methods used to determine the value of DG. In this presentation, a methodology developed through a CAPER project will be presented. The method is based on the DG valuation studies conducted in recent years. The method includes […]

Webinar: Bioenergy + Combined Heat & Power Benefits for Municipalities

Webinar: Bioenergy + Combined Heat & Power Benefits for Municipalities June 17, 1-2:10 p.m. EDT As more and more cities realize the need for resilience at critical water and wastewater system facilities and others sign on to renewable energy commitments or carbon reduction goals, the need for creative energy solutions becomes increasingly important. Luckily, municipalities […]

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Patience is a Virtue: A Data-Driven Analysis of Rooftop Solar PV Permitting Timelines in the United States

Local permitting timelines for rooftop solar systems are getting shorter but remain highly variable, according to a new Berkeley Lab study published in the journal Energy Policy. Installers, permitting authorities and policymakers can all play a role in reducing timelines and uncertainty. You can download the study here Presenters: Eric O'Shaughnessy, Galen Barbose, and Ryan […]

Webinar: NC Local Government Fleet Electrification Roundtable

Join the NC Clean Energy Technology Center and the Sierra Club on Thursday, June 18, at 2 p.m. EDT for a free webinar on local fleet electrification efforts.  The webinar will share the results of a survey of local fleet managers, and will highlight the obstacles raised and focus on solutions.  There will be plenty […]

IDEA 2020 (Virtual)

While IDEA2020 may not be happening in Washington DC as originally planned, we invite you to join IDEA Virtually on June 24 where IDEA members and professionals in the district energy, CHP and microgrid industries will come together to share experiences, explore new solutions, and learn from each other. Learn more and register here.

Autonomous Vehicles: Considerations for Connected Communities Webinar

Connected and autonomous vehicle technologies have the potential to widely impact mobility and the interaction between travelers and the transportation network. As we determine the future of moving goods and people post-pandemic, an understanding of these technologies is critical. Join the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities programs representing the Triangle (Triangle Clean Cities Coalition) […]

Student Energy Club Webinar: Dr. Destenie Nock

"Energy Transitions: Understanding Trade-offs Between Sustainability and Equality Objectives" Speaker: Dr. Destenie Nock Assistant Professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE), and Engineering & Public Policy (EPP) Register here

Solar Storage (VIRTUAL)

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***Due to COVID-19, this workshop will now be held live in a virtual classroom*** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Prerequisites: Working knowledge of solar PV; currently working in the solar industry; and/or have taken a fundamentals course such as REPV Course Description: This three-day onsite workshop will cover fundamental principles of battery based systems. At the end […]

$799

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