Energy Huntsville
AEE Chapter Meeting
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March 4, 2014
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Brief Huntsville History
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Content
• Integrated Non-Profit Collaborative
• The Energy Technology Opportunity
• Energy Huntsville Initiative Vision and
Mission
• Energy Huntsville 2014 Activity
• Organizational Structure
• Opportunities
• Programs and Education
• Special Projects
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Integrated Non-Profit
Collaborative
Government
Academia
• Careers for graduates
• Support energy education
• Engage faculty, students
and researchers in solving
and enhancing energy
innovation
• Integral part of national
energy Infrastructure
• Expansion of Cyber RDT&E
Capabilities
• Support federal energy R&D
Utilities
• Enhance energy solutions • Capitalize on TVA’s existing
Industry
energy R&D pilots
• Promote micro and smart
grid technology
• Provide for collaborative
alternative and renewable
energy sources
• Technology transfer of
energy initiatives
• Merge industrial energy
technology with academia,
utilities and government
• Establish industry consortium to focus on energy
initiatives
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The Energy Technology Opportunity
Utility to Government Technology Transfer
Utility Smart Grid Industry
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2005 Federal Energy Act
Metering technology
Metering data management
Energy Information
distribution
 Demand response
 Data security and cyber
protection
Both industry and
workforce primed for
applying knowledge and
expertise to the significant
energy challenges
Mature commercial energy
technology hardware and
software solutions well
positioned for government
technology transfer
Technology Transfer to Government
 Federal and state energy funding
 HSV industrial base excellence in
government contracting
 Significant DOD commitment to
energy solutions
 Army wide energy funding through
the COE HSV Center
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The Energy Technology Opportunity
Government to Utility Technology Transfer
Government Funded Energy R&D
 SBIR funding technology for
commercial applications
 R&D labs performing basic energy
technology research
 DOD commitment to energy
solutions development
 Army COE funding energy
initiatives
Industry and workforce
primed for applying
knowledge and expertise to
the national energy
challenges
Significant federal
government resources
focusing on energy
technology HW and SW
solutions well positioned
for technology transfer
Utility Smart Grid Industry
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2005 Federal Energy Act
Metering technology
Metering data management
Energy Information
distribution
 Demand response
 Data security and cyber
protection
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Energy Huntsville Initiative
Vision and Mission
Energy Huntsville is a 501(c)6 nonprofit collaborative
mobilizing the community to pursue regional and
national energy opportunities that leverage the area’s
energy technologies and talent.
We do this by raising awareness, identifying
opportunities and providing the networking
environment that facilitates the development of
successful teams and solutions.
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Energy Huntsville 2014 Activity
Supporting Economic Development Through:
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Membership Growth
Supporting the Mayor’s and Chamber’s Economic
Activity
Monthly Energy Huntsville Meetings
 Energy Sector Opportunities
 Monthly Programs and Quarterly Workshops
 Networking
Supporting Teaming for Competitive Pursuits
 Networking Events
 Data and Reference Systems
Meeting with Government Requiring Agencies as
Liaison
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Advisory Board
Michelle Jordan – Chair
Formed
Board of Directors
Pillsbury – Chair
Formed
Executive Director
Jay W. Newkirk
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
STRATEGIC LIAISONS
These Leads keep us organized, help us provide up-todate resources, and work on longer term strategies.
Communication,
Membership & Events
Trisha Truitt
Special Projects
J. Tevepaugh*
Opportunity and Project
Tracking
Steve Reed
Programs Standards &
Certifications
L. Severin/ C. Jones
Grant Writing Support
Ruchi Singhal
Proposal Dev. Support
Diane Vaughan
These key groups actively participate, serving as
critical resources and advisors.
City of Huntsville – R. Cox*
Interest
Group
Support
M. Reed
State Government– G. Cox
Utility Providers – J. Gehrdes
AMRDEC – B. Pannell
Corps of Engineers – T. Learned
MSFC – Cedreck Davis
Academia, Edu. & Training – J. Cobbs
Energy Areas of Interest
These teams focus on specific areas, discussing real business opportunities, area resources, and potential teaming.
Research, Tech Transfer
& Prod. Dev. (RTTP)
Daniel Adamek*
Energy Production and
Renewables
Greg Cox
Construction and ReCommissioning
P. Allen/K. Starnes
Cyber Security and Data
Assurance
Jay Kurowsky
Community Energy
Programs
Ruchi Singhal
Energy Information Tech.
Data Center
Roger Herdy
Facilities/Installation
Energy Management
Keith Dickerson
TBD
Metering Monitoring and
Control
Dick Savage
Energy Audits and
Assessment
Morton Archibald
Energy Sensor Mapping
and GIS
Dale Jobes
TBD
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Three Focus Areas: Opportunities,
Programs & Special Projects
 Opportunities
o Opportunity Database
 Programs
o Program and Educational Strategy
 Special Projects
o USSRC Energy Program
o Port of Huntsville Sustainability Study
o Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA)
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Opportunities
 The Opportunities Database Structure
 Collect from multiple Federal, State
and Local sources both short and long
term Energy opportunities
 Freely distribute the opportunity
spreadsheet to members
 Provide customer background/profiles
for upcoming opportunities
 Highlight 2-3 opportunities that
support the Program topic for the
monthly meeting
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Opportunities Database
Programs and Education
 Monthly Meeting Programs
o Subjects Focused on Energy Vertical
Markets and our Areas of Interest
o Approval for Participation
 Quarterly Workshops
o Energy National Policy and Direction
o Evolving Technology
 Special Events
o Joint Summit
o Collaboration Events With:
 Women’s Business Center of North
Alabama (WCNA)
 Association of Energy Engineers
(AEE)
 Advanced Defense Technology
Cluster Initiative (ADTCI)
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2014 EH Program Strategy
• January - May
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January: 2014 Kick-off
February: Army Corp Policy Update
March: Microgrid – What are they – Case
Study Presentation
April: Microgrids for Communities and
Campuses
May: Tabletop Technology “Show & Tell”
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August: Storage & Renewable
September: 2nd Tabletop Technology
“Show & Tell”
October: Power Controls
November: Power Grid Modernization
Summit – Key Note Speaker: Carlos Coe,
Millennium Energy
December: 2014 Celebration
June: EH Group Spread at the Land Trust Summer Concert Series Kick-off at “Three
Caves” – date to be announced
October: EH Tail Gate Party – location and date to be announced
November – Energy Huntsville Summit
Interest Group Bi-Monthly Gathering
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Special Projects
 U.S. Space and Rocket Center (USSRC) Energy Program
o Prepared a Roadmap to “net zero”
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Suggested projects with estimated reduction in grid energy
demand
Step-wise schedule for implementation
Public education opportunities
o Advised USSRC regarding procurement of energy services
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Performance contract
Competitive procurement
o Possible energy modeling of USSRC campus
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Coordinated effort for AMRDEC lab to use campus as training
case for new energy modeling tool
 Port of Huntsville Sustainability Study
o Port of Huntsville awarded FAA grant to study sustainability of
their operations and future capital improvement projects
o Provided comments and suggestions
 Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) Heat and Power
Opportunity
o Provided advice to SWDA regarding formation of capture team
to pursue Redstone Renewable Energy Generation System
opportunity with Corps of Engineers
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US Space & Rocket Center & Energy
Huntsville Initiative MOU
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Bring the Mayor’s Energy Huntsville Initiative (EHI)
together with the US Space and Rocket Center
(USSRC)
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To provide Energy Huntsville a “Visible Home” and a
“Physical Presence”
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Continue to support EHI’s economic development
mission and promote member companies targeting
energy sector opportunities
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Collaborate with the USSRC to enhance its mandate
to promote “Energy Technology” and “Energy
Education”
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Together create an “Energy Center of Excellence”
with a facility displaying energy technology solutions
co-located on the USSRC Campus
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Building an Energy Education
Portfolio
• S-CO2 Generator
• Electric vehicle charging station
• Wind Turbines
• Solar Panels
• Aeroponic Greenhouses
• Satellite Precision Farming Demo
• Biodiesel Manufacturing Facility
• Small Hydro Turbine
• Automotive: Green Car
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YouTech®: Science and Spinoffs
Everyday uses for advanced technology
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Close
Contact information: 256 656-1155 and jay@newkirk-al.com and
energyhuntsville.com
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