It was not happenstance that brought 2010 Renewable Energy World Conference to Austin, TX from February 23rd to 26th. Texas is now the largest producer of renewable energy in the country and has emerged as perhaps the most intriguing example for energy integration. The Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has gained an enviable...
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I am at the 2009 Bioneers Conference in San Rafael, CA, and it is truly amazing. When I first arrived I knew this was going to be a major event, as there were very few spaces left in the sprawling parking lot. I met up with my friend Stephanie Welch, a producer at Paragon...
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LCA IX is the annual meeting and conference of the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA). It brings together hundreds of academics and professionals in environmental life cycle, as well as industry, government, and NGOs. I was there this past week in Boston because I focus on sustainable engineering and design. One aspect...
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The state of the Renewable Energy Market in North America is surprisingly quiet, but there is an accelerating trend towards green energy. On September 13th-16th, the Renewable Energy Markets 2009 Conference was held in Atlanta to discuss the major issues facing the industry. It was put on by the Center for Resource Solutions with...
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