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Send us a Text Message.Dr. Valerie Sarisky-Reed, Ph.D. ( https://www.energy.gov/eere/person/valerie-sarisky-reed ) is the Director of the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE). In this role, she manages efforts to improve performance, lower costs, and accelerate market entry of bioenergy technologies. She assists in overseeing strategic planning to meet aggressive goals covered by the BETO research and development budget of approximately $250M annually, working with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) national laboratories, academia, and industry. The Bioenergy Technologies Office current focus areas include scaling up renewable hydrocarbon fuel technologies with an emphasis on sustainable aviation fuels as well as on the recycle and upcycle of plastics through DOE's Plastics Innovation Challenge which aims to reduce ocean-bound plastic waste.Dr. Sarisky-Reed has more than 30 years of experience in addressing energy and environmental issues faced by the United States and globally. In addition to her programmatic activities, she is a founding member of the Metabolic Engineering Working Group, chartered by the Biotechnology Research Subcommittee, an inter-agency coordinating committee under the Office of Science and Technology Policy.Dr. Sarisky-Reed also spent two years serving the chief scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, helping to build bridges between DOE and the U.S. Department of Agriculture in support of the bioeconomy.  She also served as acting director for EERE's Wind Energy Technologies Office where she enabled the development of the most recent Multi-Year Program Plan with a heavy focus on bringing offshore wind to the United States.Dr. Sarisky-Reed holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Georgetown University, and is a graduate of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Senior Executive Service Career Development Program.Important Link - Bioenergy Technologies Office 2023 Multi-Year Program Plan - https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/beto-mypp-fy23.pdfSupport the Show.

This episode is a conversation between NCAT Energy Program Director Stacie Peterson and Iain Ward, a farmer and founder of Solar Agricultural Services.It is the sixth in a series of AgriSolar Clearinghouse podcasts that are being featured on ATTRA'S Voices from the Field podcast.Stacie and Iain discuss the potential of agrisolar as way to remove barriers to entry into farming, how agrisolar is shifting the solar industry to consider regenerative agriculture, practical considerations for getting started in agrisolar, Iain's connection with Wendell Berry, and Wendell's thoughts on co-locating solar and agriculture. Related NCAT Resources:AgriSolar ClearinghouseAgriSolar Podcasts Ep. 1: Growing Crops Among the Solar Panels in Colorado AgriSolar Podcasts Ep. 2: Keeping Family Farms in Family Hands with AgriSolar in MassachusettsAgriSolar Podcast Ep. 3: Lexie Hain — Sheep and Solar a Match AgriSolar Podcast Ep. 4: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies – Solar Pollinator HabitatAgriSolar Podcast Ep. 5: Sharing the Journey with AgriSolar Consulting Other Resources: Solar Agricultural ServicesPoetry Foundation: Wendell BerryUniversity of Massachusetts Dual-Use Solar & Agriculture Rutgers Agrivolatics Program Farmer's Footprint ReNourish StudioAmerican Farmland Trust Smart SolarThe Land InstituteSavory Institute Brown's Ranch  Regenerative Agriculture Meets Solar Farm in New Partnership Polyface FarmContact Stacie Peterson at stacieb@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies Office Award Number DE-EE000937. Legal Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government.

This episode is a conversation between NCAT Energy Program Director Stacie Peterson and Iain Ward, a farmer and founder of Solar Agricultural Services.It is the sixth in a series of AgriSolar Clearinghouse podcasts that are being featured on ATTRA'S Voices from the Field podcast.Stacie and Iain discuss the potential of agrisolar as way to remove barriers to entry into farming, how agrisolar is shifting the solar industry to consider regenerative agriculture, practical considerations for getting started in agrisolar, Iain's connection with Wendell Berry, and Wendell's thoughts on co-locating solar and agriculture. Related NCAT Resources:AgriSolar ClearinghouseAgriSolar Podcasts Ep. 1: Growing Crops Among the Solar Panels in Colorado AgriSolar Podcasts Ep. 2: Keeping Family Farms in Family Hands with AgriSolar in MassachusettsAgriSolar Podcast Ep. 3: Lexie Hain — Sheep and Solar a Match AgriSolar Podcast Ep. 4: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies – Solar Pollinator HabitatAgriSolar Podcast Ep. 5: Sharing the Journey with AgriSolar Consulting Other Resources: Solar Agricultural ServicesPoetry Foundation: Wendell BerryUniversity of Massachusetts Dual-Use Solar & Agriculture Rutgers Agrivolatics Program Farmer's Footprint ReNourish StudioAmerican Farmland Trust Smart SolarThe Land InstituteSavory Institute Brown's Ranch  Regenerative Agriculture Meets Solar Farm in New Partnership Polyface FarmContact Stacie Peterson at stacieb@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies Office Award Number DE-EE000937. Legal Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government.

This episode is a conversation between NCAT Energy Program Director Stacie Peterson and Alexis Pascaris, executive director of AgriSolar Consulting.It is the fifth in a series of AgriSolar Clearinghouse podcasts that are being featured on ATTRA'S Voices from the Field podcast. Alexis is a consultant and a stakeholder in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse. She and Stacie discuss the social aspects of agrisolar, including the concept of energy as a social matter with technological components, the importance of the cultural landscapes around agrisolar operations, and the “social license” to operate them. Alexis and Stacie also address the stacked benefits of agrisolar itself and agrisolar projects around the country. Related NCAT Resources:  ·        AgriSolar Clearinghouse·        Agrisolar Policy Guide·        AgriSolar Podcasts Ep. 1: Growing Crops Among the Solar Panels in Colorado·        AgriSolar Podcasts Ep. 2: Keeping Family Farms in Family Hands with AgriSolar in Massachusetts·        AgriSolar Podcast Ep. 3: Lexie Hain — Sheep and Solar a Match·        AgriSolar Podcast Ep. 4: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies – Solar Pollinator Habitat·        Case Study: Summit Plant LabsOther Resources:·        AgriSolar Consulting·        Do Agrivoltaics Improve Public Support for Solar? A Survey on Perceptions, Preferences, and Priorities·        Smart Solar in Connecticut: Farmer Survey Findings and Initial Recommendations·        Building a Resilient Future: Connecticut's Smart Solar Opportunities·        SCAPES·        SPADE Agrivoltaic Design and Development  Contact Stacie Peterson at stacieb@ncat.org.  Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.  This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies Office Award Number DE-EE000937. Legal Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government.  

This episode is a conversation between NCAT Energy Program Director Stacie Peterson and Alexis Pascaris, executive director of AgriSolar Consulting.It is the fifth in a series of AgriSolar Clearinghouse podcasts that are being featured on ATTRA'S Voices from the Field podcast. Alexis is a consultant and a stakeholder in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse. She and Stacie discuss the social aspects of agrisolar, including the concept of energy as a social matter with technological components, the importance of the cultural landscapes around agrisolar operations, and the “social license” to operate them. Alexis and Stacie also address the stacked benefits of agrisolar itself and agrisolar projects around the country. Related NCAT Resources:  ·        AgriSolar Clearinghouse·        Agrisolar Policy Guide·        AgriSolar Podcasts Ep. 1: Growing Crops Among the Solar Panels in Colorado·        AgriSolar Podcasts Ep. 2: Keeping Family Farms in Family Hands with AgriSolar in Massachusetts·        AgriSolar Podcast Ep. 3: Lexie Hain — Sheep and Solar a Match·        AgriSolar Podcast Ep. 4: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies – Solar Pollinator Habitat·        Case Study: Summit Plant LabsOther Resources:·        AgriSolar Consulting·        Do Agrivoltaics Improve Public Support for Solar? A Survey on Perceptions, Preferences, and Priorities·        Smart Solar in Connecticut: Farmer Survey Findings and Initial Recommendations·        Building a Resilient Future: Connecticut's Smart Solar Opportunities·        SCAPES·        SPADE Agrivoltaic Design and Development  Contact Stacie Peterson at stacieb@ncat.org.  Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.  This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies Office Award Number DE-EE000937. Legal Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government.  

A live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on the latest research and innovations in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation. In particular, the briefing will focus on the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) programs, from those covering vehicle technologies that leverage clean energy to those supporting grid-interactive efficient buildings. The briefing will highlight key proposed investments in the Biden-Harris Administration's fiscal year 2024 budget request and partnerships between EERE, national laboratories, and the private sector to improve and deploy clean energy. Federal agency and private sector panelists will discuss how investments in advanced technologies supported by the Department of Energy can drive decarbonization while building a clean energy workforce, advancing environmental justice, and keeping energy affordable.

A live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on the latest research and innovations in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation. In particular, the briefing will focus on the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) programs, from those covering vehicle technologies that leverage clean energy to those supporting grid-interactive efficient buildings. The briefing will highlight key proposed investments in the Biden-Harris Administration’s fiscal year 2024 budget request and partnerships between EERE, national laboratories, and the private sector to improve and deploy clean energy. Federal agency and private sector panelists will discuss how investments in advanced technologies supported by the Department of Energy can drive decarbonization while building a clean energy workforce, advancing environmental justice, and keeping energy affordable.

Leo Banchik is a Partner at Global Founders Capital, leading their early-stage climate tech venture fund. He has a strong passion for sustainable technology and a unique combination of engineering and sustainability consulting experience. A mechanical engineer by background and graduate of the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Leo has conducted research at two US National Labs and holds a MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on thermofluids. Before Global Founders Capital, Leo was a product manager at an early-stage desalination startup and spent 5 years in a global consultancy's sustainability practice. About VSC Ventures: For 20 years, our award-winning PR agency VSC has worked with innovative startups on positioning, messaging, and awareness and we are bringing that same expertise to help climate startups with storytelling and narrative building. Last year, general partners Vijay Chattha and Jay Kapoor raised a $21M fund to co-invest in the most promising startups alongside leading climate funds. Through the conversations on our show CLIMB by VSC, we're excited to share what we're doing at VSC and VSC Ventures on climate innovation with companies like Ample, Actual, Sesame Solar, Synop, Vibrant Planet, and Zume among many others.

This episode features a conversation between Stacie Peterson, NCAT's Energy Program Director and Manager of the AgriSolar Clearinghouse, and Pete Berthelsen, Executive Director of The Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund and President of Conservation Blueprint. It is the fourth in a series of AgriSolar Clearinghouse podcasts that are being featured on ATTRA'S Voices from the Field podcast.  Pete and Stacie discuss the benefits of pollinator habitat at solar energy sites, pollinator habitat design, seed mixes, pollinator health and quality, and what anyone can do to help pollinators in their own backyard.  AgriSolar Clearinghouse Resources: ·         AgriSolar Clearinghouse ·         Solar Pollinator Habitat ·         Solar Apiaries ·         Fact Sheet: Making the Case for Solar Beekeeping Other Resources: ·         Conservation Blueprint ·         The Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund Contact Stacie Peterson at stacieb@ncat.org.  Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.  Learn about NCAT's other innovative sustainable agriculture programs.  This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies Office Award Number DE-EE000937. Legal Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government.  

This episode features a conversation between Stacie Peterson, NCAT's Energy Program Director and Manager of the AgriSolar Clearinghouse, and Pete Berthelsen, Executive Director of The Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund and President of Conservation Blueprint. It is the fourth in a series of AgriSolar Clearinghouse podcasts that are being featured on ATTRA'S Voices from the Field podcast.  Pete and Stacie discuss the benefits of pollinator habitat at solar energy sites, pollinator habitat design, seed mixes, pollinator health and quality, and what anyone can do to help pollinators in their own backyard.  AgriSolar Clearinghouse Resources: ·         AgriSolar Clearinghouse ·         Solar Pollinator Habitat ·         Solar Apiaries ·         Fact Sheet: Making the Case for Solar Beekeeping Other Resources: ·         Conservation Blueprint ·         The Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund Contact Stacie Peterson at stacieb@ncat.org.  Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.  Learn about NCAT's other innovative sustainable agriculture programs.  This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies Office Award Number DE-EE000937. Legal Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government.  

This episode features a conversation between Stacie Peterson, NCAT's Energy Program Director and Manager of the AgriSolar Clearinghouse, and Lexie Hain, the country's leading solar grazing expert.  It is the third in a series of AgriSolar Clearinghouse podcasts that are being featured on ATTRA'S Voices from the Field podcast. Lexie is a farmer, solar grazer, and the Director of Agrivoltaics at Lightsource BP.  She co-founded the American Solar Grazing Association and is a stakeholder in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse. She also coined the term solar grazing.  Lexie and Stacie discuss the practicalities of solar grazing, how to prepare and manage agrivoltaic sites, opportunities for grazers and solar developers, and how sheep and solar are made for each other. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies Office Award Number DE-EE000937. Legal Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government. Related NCAT Resources: ·         AgriSolar Podcasts Ep. 1: Growing Crops Among the Solar Panels in Colorado·         AgriSolar Podcasts Ep. 2:  Keeping Family Farm in Family Hands with AgriSolar in Massachusetts Other Resources: ·         Lighthouse BP – Agrivoltaics & Solar Grazing ·         AgriSolar Clearinghouse – Solar Grazing ·         American Solar Grazing Association  Contact Stacie Peterson at stacieb@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.  Learn about NCAT's other innovative sustainable agriculture programs.  

This episode features a conversation between Stacie Peterson, NCAT's Energy Program Director and Manager of the AgriSolar Clearinghouse, and Lexie Hain, the country's leading solar grazing expert.  It is the third in a series of AgriSolar Clearinghouse podcasts that are being featured on ATTRA'S Voices from the Field podcast. Lexie is a farmer, solar grazer, and the Director of Agrivoltaics at Lightsource BP.  She co-founded the American Solar Grazing Association and is a stakeholder in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse. She also coined the term solar grazing.  Lexie and Stacie discuss the practicalities of solar grazing, how to prepare and manage agrivoltaic sites, opportunities for grazers and solar developers, and how sheep and solar are made for each other. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies Office Award Number DE-EE000937. Legal Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government. Related NCAT Resources: ·         AgriSolar Podcasts Ep. 1: Growing Crops Among the Solar Panels in Colorado·         AgriSolar Podcasts Ep. 2:  Keeping Family Farm in Family Hands with AgriSolar in Massachusetts Other Resources: ·         Lighthouse BP – Agrivoltaics & Solar Grazing ·         AgriSolar Clearinghouse – Solar Grazing ·         American Solar Grazing Association  Contact Stacie Peterson at stacieb@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.  You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.  Learn about NCAT's other innovative sustainable agriculture programs.  

This episode is a conversation between Stacie Peterson, NCAT's Energy Program Director and Manager of the AgriSolar Clearinghouse, and Nate Tassinari, the owner of Million Little Sunbeams, a third-generation hay farm in Monson, Massachusetts.It is the second in a series of AgriSolar Clearinghouse podcasts that are being featured on ATTRA'S Voices from the Field podcast.  Nate's hay operation is a 1-acre farm co-located with a solar array that generates 250 kilowatts of power. It is centrally located among a network of family farms and has solar panels that are elevated 10 feet above the ground, both to accommodate haying equipment and to satisfy Massachusetts regulations for incentives.In the conversation, Nate describes the financial aspects of owning a solar array, how to harvest the sun during the winter, the interconnection of family farmlands, and the role solar can play in farm ownership.This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies Office Award Number DE-EE000937. Legal Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government. Related ATTRA Resources:AgriSolar Podcasts. Ep. 1. Growing Crops Among the Solar Panels in ColoradoOther Resources: AgriSolar Clearinghouse Case Study: Million Little Sunbeams  UMass Clean Energy Extension Plays Part in First SMART-Approved Dual-Use Solar Project Contact Stacie Peterson at stacieb@ncat.org Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG. Learn about NCAT's other innovative sustainable agriculture programs. 

This episode is a conversation between Stacie Peterson, NCAT's Energy Program Director and Manager of the AgriSolar Clearinghouse, and Nate Tassinari, the owner of Million Little Sunbeams, a third-generation hay farm in Monson, Massachusetts.It is the second in a series of AgriSolar Clearinghouse podcasts that are being featured on ATTRA'S Voices from the Field podcast.  Nate's hay operation is a 1-acre farm co-located with a solar array that generates 250 kilowatts of power. It is centrally located among a network of family farms and has solar panels that are elevated 10 feet above the ground, both to accommodate haying equipment and to satisfy Massachusetts regulations for incentives.In the conversation, Nate describes the financial aspects of owning a solar array, how to harvest the sun during the winter, the interconnection of family farmlands, and the role solar can play in farm ownership.This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies Office Award Number DE-EE000937. Legal Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government. Related ATTRA Resources:AgriSolar Podcasts. Ep. 1. Growing Crops Among the Solar Panels in ColoradoOther Resources: AgriSolar Clearinghouse Case Study: Million Little Sunbeams  UMass Clean Energy Extension Plays Part in First SMART-Approved Dual-Use Solar Project Contact Stacie Peterson at stacieb@ncat.org Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG. Learn about NCAT's other innovative sustainable agriculture programs. 

I was recently reading the July/August 2022 issue of “Science Scope” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the Editor's Corner, written by Patty McGinnis.  She wrote a column entitled, “Energy Literacy.”   The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) defines energy literacy as “an understanding of the nature and role of energy in the world and daily lives accompanied by the ability to apply this understanding to answer questions and solve problems.”

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy Alumni Board's video and podcast series called Policy Dialogues discusses current events through a policy lens. Episode 24 interviews Robert Sandoli of the Department of Energy. The talk is hosted by Evan Papp (UMD SPP ‘11). Robert Sandoli is the Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy. He previously served as Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary where he led a diverse energy efficiency program and R&D portfolio that included advanced manufacturing, federal energy management, low-income weatherization, and intergovernmental partnerships. Robert has also held high level positions at the U.S. Department of State, the White House Office of Management and Budget and as a Professional Staff Member in the U.S. House of Representatives. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from Rutgers University, a Master of Science in Microbiology from Cornell University, and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Maryland. We discussed: Robert's background and how he first got interested in science and public policy; The importance of the Department of Energy's mission and how it advances scientific research and development and commercialization of U.S. technology; and His role at OMB where he oversaw clean energy programs and government wide implementation of sustainability executive orders. The views expressed do not represent official positions of the school or alumni network. #PolicyMatters #PolicyDialogues #PoliticalEconomy #UniversityOfMaryland

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy Alumni Board's video and podcast series called Policy Dialogues discusses current events through a policy lens. Episode 24 interviews Robert Sandoli of the Department of Energy. The talk is hosted by Evan Papp (UMD SPP ‘11).  Robert Sandoli is the Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy. He previously served as Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary where he led a diverse energy efficiency program and R&D portfolio that included advanced manufacturing, federal energy management, low-income weatherization, and intergovernmental partnerships.  Robert has also held high level positions at the U.S. Department of State, the White House Office of Management and Budget and as a Professional Staff Member in the U.S. House of Representatives.  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from Rutgers University, a Master of Science in Microbiology from Cornell University, and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Maryland. We discussed: Robert’s background and how he first got interested in science and public policy; The importance of the Department of Energy’s mission and how it advances scientific research and development and commercialization of U.S. technology; and His role at OMB where he oversaw clean energy programs and government wide implementation of sustainability executive orders. The views expressed do not represent official positions of the school or alumni network. #PolicyMatters #PolicyDialogues #PoliticalEconomy #UniversityOfMaryland

Sunita Satyapal is the Director of the U.S. Department of Energy's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). She is one of the most knowledgeable experts and policymakers on the topic of hydrogen – an ever more important topic in the energy world. While usually hydrogen is overshadowed by its solar and wind peers, it is the most abundant resource in the world and may prove to be a crucial piece to decarbonizing the modern world. Having worked in academia, industry and now government, Dr. Satyapal has a unique perspective on the intersection of these different forces in helping hydrogen reach commercial status. While hydrogen has come to the attention of financiers and energy aficionados in recent weeks due to proposals by the incoming Biden administration and the success of some smaller hydrogen companies, researchers like Dr. Satyapal have spent years learning the intricacies of not just individual companies, but the micro-level processes of how hydrogen works. The conservation starts with Dr. Satyapal explaining what exactly hydrogen and hydrogen energy are, debunking some myths and walking us through the power creation and storage processes. We then discuss the cost of hydrogen, which is currently a huge barrier for the technology to come to market, and how cost reduction projections may allow it to compete without subsidies in the near future. Dr. Satyapal noted how this hydrogen “hype cycle” differs from the previous one, which occurred in the early 2000s. The more mature hydrogen technologies benefited from the previous deluge of investment, but new research and development advancements have pushed it to be far closer to commercialization than ever before. As she oversees various research opportunities, she also emphasizes the importance of government funding in ensuring the success of future R&D. We also touch on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (HFCV), its differences from electric vehicles (EV), and the importance of decarbonizing the transportation sector in a long-term view of the country. A competitor to lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen may prove to be the more sensible route towards electrifying fleets of cars and buses. Overall, our conversation with Dr. Satyapal was filled with optimism and enthusiasm as entrepreneurs, government officials, and academic researchers all help the drive towards making hydrogen an important part of the clean energy future.

Episode 296: ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings Videocast and PodCast for week ending Dec 23, 2018 features ANT Technologies’ Aaron Gorka, who podcasts his inaugural episode of Next Generation Innovation: Meet Four Emerging Leaders. Also, we have Cybersecurity expert Kevin Smith, CTO of Tridium; DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funding update; Brad White, President, SES Consulting provides expert testimony to Canadian House of Commons; and New Deal for Buildings to host 2019 AHR EXPO BAS Cybersecurity Breakfast Meeting. Kevin Smith, CTO of Tridium, talks Cyber-threat Trends and Cyber-security Awareness! Harden Your Smart Building Against Cyber Threats. Niagara Framework — Your Head Start on the Journey to Cybersecurity. There are now more devices that connect to building control systems than the last generation of building engineers could have ever imagined — more consumer- and occupant-owned mobile devices, more enterprise software systems, and more IP-enabled edge devices. Now, you can connect more things together to build a great occupant experience. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Announces $20 Million Available for Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Announces $20 Million Available for Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer. As part of this week’s funding opportunity (FOA) announcement from the Energy Department’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Office for approximately $37 million, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) expects to fund more than 100 new projects, totaling approximately $20 million. Brad White, P.Eng, MASc, President, SES Consulting Inc. Provides Expert Testimony to Canadian House of Commons that a Revolution in Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings is Achievable. SES Consulting Inc., ControlTrends Awards Young Gun Emeritus, had the unique opportunity to provide expert witness testimony to the House of Commons, Canada’s Standing Committee on Natural Resources. Click here to view full session. The New Deal for Buildings to Host AHR EXPO Breakfast Meeting to Advance BAS Cybersecurity. The New Deal for Buildings is hosting a Cybersecurity Summit at the AHR Expo 19 in Atlanta GWCC (Room B310) on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. The Summit will bring together industry thought leaders to review the current status of cybersecurity in the BAS industry. Episode 3 Next Generation Innovation: Meet Four Emerging Leaders. Ant Technologies’ Aaron Gorka takes over as the host of The Next Generation Innovation Podcast. Through interviews and conversations with the smart building and HVAC young guns (younger superstars) in our industry, Aaron will get unique perspectives and insights from these emerging leaders. The post Episode 296: ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings Videocast and PodCast for Week Ending Dec 23, 2018 appeared first on ControlTrends.

ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast and Podcast for week ending February 21, 2016 delivers another 2015 ControlTrends Awards highlight reel with videos of EasyIO, SkyFoundry, and Tridium receiving their trophies in Orlando. Product updates include DG Logik’s Project Assist 2.0, EasyIO’s EasyStack, and Honeywell WEB-8000 Controllers are now available. Fred Gordy uses the Jurassic Park goat attention-getter to illustrate a control system’s vulnerability; Lynxspring announces CICC Automation Technologies PVt. Ltd. as their premiere partner in India; the DOE releases a $25 million funding opportunity; and don’t miss the 2016 Niagara Summit’s early bird (2/29/2016) registration deadline. EasyIO Europe’s EasyStack Update and Congratulations to EasyIO Europe B.V. on Your 10th Year Anniversary. EasyStack is a software technology that combines the core functionality of a Building Automation System (BAS) for connecting and controlling devices, with the added benefits of a Building Operating System (BOS) to manage and leverage data. The technology uses tagging and data modeling to provide unprecedented capabilities and functionally. The Haystack open standard also provides options and choices for the best combination of solutions from the wider collaborative Haystack community. DG Logik Adds Data DVR Widget to Project Assist 2.0 for Facilities. Project Assist 2.0 has many features and benefits. One of the many features is the Data DVR Widget. This smart widget allows operators to easily rewind historical data and playback equipment performance exactly as it was at that point in time. By eliminating guesswork from identifying issues, Project Assist enables facility managers to minimize development time, reduce energy consumption, increase facility performance and save money. Click here for more information. Lynxspring, Inc. Reaches Out to India, Announces Partnership with CICC Automation Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Lee’s Summit, MO and Mumbai, India — February 16, 2016 — Lynxspring, Inc., a premier developer and provider of open, IP-based control solutions for intelligent buildings, energy management, cyber protection and device-to-enterprise integration, today announced the appointment of CICC Automation Technologies Pvt. Ltd, as a Lynxspring Business Partner (LBP). The partnership extends Lynxspring’s enabling technologies in building automation, energy management and IoT to meet new opportunities provided by the infrastructure sector within India and the Middle East markets. 2015 ConttolTrends Awards Highlight: EasyIO Wins Wireless Product Solution of The Year. Congratulations to EASY IO and their EnOcean Product Solution of the Year Award! EasyIO’s EnOcean-based products, room and temperature sensors have been successfully incorporated into EasyIO’s BAS portfolio and perform without batteries and are engineered to operate maintenance-free. The radio signals from these sensors and switches can be transmitted wirelessly over a distance of up to 300 meters in the open and up to 30 meters inside buildings. Where’s The Goat? If you’ve seen Jurassic Park you probably know what this line. If you haven’t, the scene is this… There is a goat that is tied to a stake on a platform with a cage around it and raised up from the ground inside the T-Rex cage. The goat is tied to the stake and of course the T-Rex eats the goat. So what in the world does this have to do with control systems? I have had the fortune of being able to speak at different events over the past couple of years and in an effort to explain to IT and OT how to protect control systems I used the Jurassic Park goat example in this context… Honeywell WEB-8000 Controller is Now Available. Honeywell is pleased to introduce the WEB-8000 controller supported by the WEBs-N4.1 software. This next generation controller features a new design and the ability to scale for future needs. The WEB-8000 series controllers are easy to install and expand due to its flexible capacitive licensing. This controller is very secure as all data is encrypted, including the data stored in the microSD cards. Easy to scale and upgrade the capacity via licensing, without giving up more real estate. The controller can be used as WiFi access point or as a Client and all software and security updates are included with the software maintenance agreement. 2015 ControlTrends Award Highlight: SkyFoundry Wins Energy Savings Solution of the Year. Congratulations to SkyFoundry for winning the 2015 ControlTrends Energy Savings Solution of the Year. Paul Bergquist was on hand to receive the award. SkyFoundry’s SkySpark® Analytics Software automatically analyzes building, energy and equipment data to identify issues, faults and opportunities for improved performance and operational savings. DOE Notice of Intent to Issue a $25,000,000 Funding Opportunity for Next Generation of Electric Machines. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO), a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled “Next Generation of Electric Machines: Enabling Technologies.” The goal of EERE’s AMO is to partner with industry, small business, universities, regional entities, and other stakeholders to identify and invest in emerging clean energy technologies. Niagara 2016 Summit Breakout Sessions Posted! This year’s Summit will bring the opportunity to attend information-packed breakout sessions led by Niagara experts, a robust trade show filled with BAS and IoT industry leaders, and networking with others in the Niagara Community. We’ve just announced breakout sessions for the Developer Bootcamp, and the Business and Applications tracks. Visit NiagaraSummit.com today for an overview and description of all breakout sessions. And, don’t forget… time is running out to take advantage of Early Bird registration! Register before February 29 to take advantage of discounted pricing. 2015 ControlTrends Awards Highlight: Tridium Niagara 4 Wins Innovative Product of The Year. Congratulations to Nino DiCosmo and the team at Tridium for winning the 2015 ControlTrends Innovative Product of The Year! Niagara 4 builds on the legacy of the Niagara Framework® in new and exciting ways. It’s less reliant on browser plug-ins, faster and easier to use. A truly open framework, Niagara 4 delivers a variety of notable improvements to help businesses take full advantage of the Internet of Things, including advanced visualization and new search, security and navigation tools. Well done, Tridium! The post ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast and Podcast for Week Ending February 21, 2016 appeared first on ControlTrends.

Please RSVP to expedite check-in A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)—in partnership with the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus—invites you to a briefing on the energy efficiency and renewable energy implications of the fiscal year (FY) 2016 budget proposal released by President Obama on February 2. The Administration's budget proposal would invest $7.4 billion in clean energy technology programs across all agencies, led by the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Agriculture. This briefing will focus on the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), whose budget would increase to $2.7 billion. Speakers from the Department of Energy and the Congressional Research Service (CRS) will give an overview of the EERE budget requests, explain the Office's budget priorities, and provide context on how these priorities and trends compare to prior years.

Friday, March 15, 2013——The Environmental and Energy Studies Institute (EESI) and the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) held a briefing on the conclusions of the newly released EERE Transportation Energy Futures (TEF) study. The study identifies a combined set of strategies to achieve deep cuts in petroleum use and carbon emissions from the U.S. transportation sector, emphasizing underexplored opportunities and challenges along the path to a more sustainable transportation energy future.