CoE Fueling the “Green Innovation Ecosystem” in Central Upstate New York Ed Bogucz
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Fueling the “Green Innovation Ecosystem” in Central Upstate New York Ed Bogucz Executive Director SyracuseCoE Presented at Agenda in Action CNY’s Response to Energy & Climate Change Challenges: Is it Sustainable? October 16, 2008 SYRACUSECoE SYRACUSE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY SYSTEMS Envision 2028 “In the last 20 years, the world changed dramatically, in many ways. For one, the Green Revolution transformed our lives. Thanks to innovations in products and services, humanity’s future generations now look forward to a sustainable, resilient relationship with the planet’s ecosystems.” SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 2 Central Upstate New York, 2028 “One of the internationally recognized hotspots for green innovations is in the center of Upstate New York. Firms and institutions across the region function as a vibrant ‘innovation ecosystem’ — including research, development, commercialization, and education as interdependent components — that fuels the region’s economic, social and environmental health.” SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 3 SyracuseCoE Industry-university collaborative enterprise Members create innovations for a sustainable future Indoor environmental quality (1998-date) Water resources (2001-date) Clean & renewable energy (2004-date) 200+ firms, institutions, and organizations Extraordinary “Community of Experts” Unique facilities for research, development, & demonstration A signature strength of Central Upstate, NY’s Creative Core $200+ million committed since 2000 $100M+ via state & federal sources • $60M for investments in facilities, equipment • $40M+ for projects: R&D, commercialization, education, outreach $100M+ by member firms and institutions SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 4 An “innovation ecosystem” Market Drivers IEQ Markets Energy Needs Water Products Jobs Innovation Knowledge SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 5 The “innovation environment” Products Markets Commercialization Jobs Innovation Development Ideas Research Knowledge Facilities SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 6 SyracuseCoE “innovation platform” Products Jobs Partners & Outside Experts “CAP” Commercialization “TAD” Forums Development Ideas “CARTI” Research Education & Outreach Facilities SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 7 Major accomplishments to date Innovation environment achieving results 190+ jobs created to date at member firms, institutions New products and services commercialized Start-up companies created and/or supported Knowledge transfer: Symposiums, Workshops, Forums, … Media coverage: Stories on NPR, Voice of America, … #1 in US (#2 in world) in IEQ R&D capabilities State, partner funds used to create premier, one-of-kind facilities $20M+ in federal R&D funds since 2000, highest in US Recruited world’s leading experts for collaborative projects Won competition to host major international conference: 9th International Healthy Buildings Conference Sept 13-17, 2009 Oncenter, Syracuse NY USA SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 8 Example of IEQ R&D facilities Building Environmental & Energy Systems (BEES) Lab (Syracuse University, Link Hall) SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 9 Example R&D project: Effectiveness of air cleaners “Healthy Offices” project Funded by Niagara Mohawk & NYSERDA 16 commercial air cleaners tested in BEES Lab Volatile Organic Compounds Ubiquitous in indoor air Sources: furniture, finishes, air “fresheners” Outcomes: SYRACUSECoE New test methodology Needs/opportunities for new products Needs/opportunities for recognized standards Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 10 Example R&D project: LEED for Homes pilot Elet & John Callahan Northeast Natural Homes, CDH Energy Syracuse University, SUNY ESF First LEED-H Gold home in NYS SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 11 “SALT District” in Syracuse’s Near Westside SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 12 Examples of energy R&D facilities SUNY ESF Tully Willow Plantation SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 13 Energy Conversion on the Diary Farm (Cornell U) Farm in Candor, NY used as model for applications of technologies suitable for small to large farms (from 100 to 5000+ cows) SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 14 Example water resources R&D site CNY Aquatic Robot Network (Upstate Freshwater Inst. & SU) SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 15 Syracuse CoE Headquarters “Hub” for collaborations “War rooms” for project teams Laboratory space for R&D Testbed 55,000gsf building designed to field test prototype energy and environmental quality systems • On-site power generation: PVs, fuel cells, wind power, … • Combined heating, cooling, and power generation Showcase Facilities for teaching, learning, outreach Visible, highly instrumented building systems SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 16 SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 17 SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 18 10/15/08 SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 19 SyracuseCoE “innovation platform” Products Jobs Partners & Outside Experts “CAP” Commercialization “TAD” Forums Development Ideas “CARTI” Research Education & Outreach Facilities SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 20 New CARTI Solicitation “Collaborative Activities for Research and Technology Innovation” 4th round of competitively awarded funds $1,000,000 available Targeted research in IEQ and Water Research Projects led by SyracuseCoE Charter Member academic and research insitutions Two levels of awards: $100,000, 1-year projects $300,000, 2-year projects 2-step application process: Preproposals: Due 10/31/08 • Invitations to submit full proposals: 12/10/08 Invited full proposals: 1/9/09 • Decisions by: 3/19/09 Project start date: 6/1/09 SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 21 New TAD Solicitation “Technology 3rd Application and Demonstration” round of competitive awards $580,000 available IEQ and Water Resources projects Project funding up to $150,000 12-month project Led by SyracuseCoE industry partner and/or New York State firm Application process: Proposals Due 12/2/08 • Decisions by: 1/28/09 Project start date: 3/1/09 SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 22 Syracuse CoE Intermodal Transportation Center Transportation hub at SyracuseCoE HQ campus Pedestrian, bike, bus, car Portal to Connective Corridor Testbed for Clean & Renewable Energy systems Demonstration of Green Infrastructure systems $4.3 million project 80% from US DOT Design team selection process underway SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 23 Lincoln Supply Redevelopment Green Engineering Design Services RFQ 4-story former warehouse, 30,500sf; 1-acre site Envisioned redevelopment: SYRACUSECoE 2 floors commercial, 2 residential Demonstration of Green Infrastructure Testbed for energy technologies LEED Gold $3.6 million budget Seek firms for design of green energy and environmental systems Letters of qualifications due: 10/22/08 Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 24 SYRACUSECoE Fueling CNY’s Green Innovation Ecosystem 10/16/08 25
