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Renewable sources soar to over 11 percent of u.s. energy production [General]

30/07/2009 @ 16:31 (GMT +9)

Renewable sources soar to over 11 percent of u.s. energy production Renewable sources soar to over 11 percent of u.s. energy production. Now providing more energy than nuclear power For Immediate Release: July 29, 2009 Contact: Ken Bossong, 301-270-6477 x.23 Washington DC -- According to the latest issue of the "Monthly Energy Review" by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, production of renewable energy for the first third of 2009 (i.e., January 1 – April 30) was six percent higher compared to the same time period in 2008. Moreover, in April 2009 alone, renewable energy sources accounted for 11.1 percent of domestic energy production and exceeded the amount contributed by nuclear power. More specifically, domestic energy production for the first four months of 2009 totaled 24.394 quadrillion Btu’s (quads)of which renewable sources (biofuels, biomass, geothermal, solar, wind, water) accounted for 2.512 quads. In April 2009 alone, though, total U.S. energy production was 5.980 quads with .664 quads (11.1%) coming from renewable sources; nuclear power provided .620 quads (10.4%). For the first four months of 2009, U.S. renewable energy production was comprised of hydropower (34.6%), wood + wood wastes (31.2%), biofuels (19.0%), wind (9.3%), geothermal (4.7%), and solar (1.2%). Most of these sources grew compared to the first third of 2008 with wind expanding by 34.5%, biofuels by 14.1%, hydropower by 8.2%, and geothermal by 2.6%. The contribution from solar sources remained essentially unchanged while wood + wood waste declined by 4.9%. Total U.S. energy consumption fell 5.7% during the first four months of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 with fossil fuel use accounting for almost the entire decline. “As Congress continues to debate energy and climate legislation, it would do well to take note of the clear trends in the nation’s energy mix,” said Ken Bossong, Executive Director of the SUN DAY Campaign. “Fossil fuel use is dropping sharply and nuclear power is barely holding on to its market share while month-after-month the mix of renewable energy sources continues to set ever-higher records.” The U.S. Energy Information Administration released the "Monthly Energy Review" on July 28, 2009. It can be found here The relevant tables from which the data above are extrapolated are Tables 1.1, 1.2, and 10.1 The SUN DAY Campaign is a non-profit research and educational organization founded in 1993 to promote sustainable energy technologies as cost-effective alternatives to nuclear power and fossil fuels.

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National directory of university sustainable energy programs released [General]

29/07/2009 @ 04:43 (GMT +9)

National directory of university sustainable energy programs released For Immediate Release: Contact: Ken Bossong 301-270-6477 x.23 Washington, DC -- The SUN DAY Campaign has just completed and released the National Directory of University Sustainable Energy Programs (1st edition). The 20-page directory provides a zip-coded listing of more than 185 U.S. university and college degree and non-degree educational and/or research programs and more than 200 affiliated educators or researchers at those institutions. The programs and individuals listed are focused on renewable energy and/or energy efficiency technologies, or addressing climate change and related environmental issues. Technology areas covered include biomass/biofuels, fuel cells, geothermal, hydrogen, solar, wind, and water power as well as those designed to improve energy efficiency in buildings, appliances, lighting, transportation, and industrial processes. However, the directory does not include descriptive information. Most entries include the institution’s and program’s or department’s names, one or more staff or academic contacts, mailing address, e-mail addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and web page address. The National Directory of University Sustainable Energy Programs (1st edition) is available for $15.00/copy. To purchase the directory, please send a check or money order (payable to the SUN DAY Campaign) to: SUN DAY Campaign 6930 Carroll Avenue Suite #340 Takoma Park, MD 20912 Unfortunately, credit card orders cannot be processed. The directory is being sent to purchasers via e-mail as an attached word document. Therefore, please include a name and e-mail address with your order. (Orders are usually processed within 24 hours of receipt.) The SUN DAY Campaign is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1993 to promote renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies as alternatives to nuclear power, energy imports, and climate change.

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12th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy + Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum [General]

15/04/2009 @ 23:38 (GMT +9)

12th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy + Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum 12th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy + Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum Cannon House Office Building – Caucus Room U.S. House of Representatives Independence Avenue and New Jersey Avenue SE; Washington, DC Thursday – May 14, 2009 9:00 am – 5:00 pm WHAT On May 14, the Sustainable Energy Coalition - in cooperation with Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucuses - will host the 12th annual Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum. This year’s EXPO will bring together nearly fifty businesses, sustainable energy industry trade associations, government agencies, and energy policy research organizations to showcase the status and near-term potential of the cross-section of renewable energy (biofuels/biomass, geothermal, solar, water, wind) and energy efficiency technologies. (A list of the participating exhibitors is provided below.) A morning news conference will feature Members of the U.S. Congress while afternoon speakers will discuss the role sustainable energy technologies can play in meeting America’s energy needs. As Congress, the Administration, the business community, environmental advocates, and American voters search for options to address ways to stimulate the economy, “green jobs,” higher energy costs, increased reliance on energy imports, and the potential threat posed by rising levels of greenhouse gas emissions, the EXPO will help address the role that sustainable energy technologies might play. This will include not only the technical aspects of renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies but also related issues such as economics, jobs potential, environmental benefits, current and near-term market potential, model programs in the public and private sectors, and institutional, financial and legal barriers. The EXPO is free, open to the public, and no RSVPs are required. Please Share This Information with Members of Your Congressional Delegation as well as Other Interested Businesses, Organizations, Government Officials, Academic Contacts, Members of the Media, and Individuals. WHEN Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (exhibits open for viewing) 11:00 am – News Conference (featuring Members of Congress to be announced) 12:00 noon – 4:30 pm (speakers to be announced) FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Ken Bossong, Sustainable Energy Coalition* 301-270-6477 x.23; kbossong614@yahoo.com EXHIBITING BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS 25 x '25 Abengoa Solar American Council on Renewable Energy American Wind Energy Association Beacon Power Biomass Coordinating Council Business Council for Sustainable Energy Clean Fuels Development Coalition Constellation Energy Demand Response & Smart Grid Coal’n DUECO/ODYNE Ecobuild America Energy Hub Environmental & Energy Study Institute Geothermal Energy Association GridWise Alliance Hearth & Home Technologies International Biochar Initiative KONARKA Technologies, Inc. National Hydrogen Association National Hydropower Association National Renewable Energy Laboratory National Venture Capital Association North Carolina Solar Center Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. PAX Scientific, Inc. Pellet Fuel Institute Polar Power Inc. Positive Energy Qteros, Inc. Real Food Campaign Remineralize the Earth Renew the Earth Renewable Fuels Association RPM Ecosystems Sage Electrochromics Sky Wind Power Sol Inc. (Solar Outdoor Lighting) Solena Group Solyndra Inc. Southwest Windpower Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance Standard Solar Sterling Planet Sunoptics The Stella Group, Ltd. UNI-SOLAR/ECD US Fuel Cell Council & Fuel Cells 2000 *Founded in 1992, the Sustainable Energy Coalition is a coalition of two dozen national business, environmental, and energy policy organizations supporting aggressive development of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies.

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