July 6, 2010
| The Story of Greensburg, Kansas. Smart Grids. Natural Gas. Heat Pumps. Small Hydro. In each issue of ONE Connection, we're showcasing some of the sessions we'll be offering. See our May and June issues on line for previous cameos or look under Conference Agenda at www.ozarksnewenergy.org for a more complete list of ONE 3 sessions.  The story of Greensburg, Kansas - Mayor Bob Dixson will tell the dramatic story of Greensburg, wiped out by a tornado in May 2007 but being rebuilt from the ground up as a sustainable community. In fact, it's one of the most celebrated stories in green circles anywhere. Popular Science named it the best U.S. carbon-neutral project in 2009. The 900-person town will be carbon neutral by 2017 and is working to offset 19,800 tons of carbon annually, the equivalent of planting 825,000 trees.Smart grids - Matt Wakefield with the Electric Power Research Institute will explain what smart grids are, their benefits, challenges and costs. He'll highlight some of the smart grid projects underway in this country, including two Ameren and KCP&L are conducting. The natural gas revolution - Natural gas is revolutionizing the energy marketplace. With abundant supplies in the U.S., is this the fuel that will make us energy independent even though it's not a renewable fuel? Phil Rullman of Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline will talk about reserves--including controversial shale deposits--markets and pipelines. Heat pumps - Carl Hamm of Connelly Mechanical of Springfield will cover the costs, benefits and results of air source and dual-fuel heat pumps, and Leroy Schaefer of Sunbelt Environmental Services will do the same for ground source heat pumps. Small hydro - Mel Eakins of Great River Associates will discuss small hydroelectric facilities he's been involved with in Missouri. Say Goodbye to Oil & Gas: Sign Up for ONE 3  It's not as simple as that, but the out-of-control oil well in the Gulf of Mexico is certainly another wake-up call to find alternatives to oil and gas. That's what the Ozarks New Energy Conference is all about, exploring alternatives to fossil fuels that are renewable and sustainable. Sign up for the conference at the early-bird rate through Sept. 1 at www.ozarksnewenergy.com for the ONE 3 Conference Oct. 7-8 or download a paper form from the same location. Here are the rates:Full 2-Day Conference, including all sessions and meals: $75 through Sept. 1 and $100 beginning Sept. 2. ONE Friends pay just $50 through Sept. 1 and $75 beginning Sept. 2. Single Day, including all sessions and meals: $50 through Sept. 1, $75 beginning Sept. 2. Students may attend plenaries for free or pay $35 for the full conference (this fee covers meals). Becoming a ONE Friend is easy and affordable. It also supports ONE's goal of promoting responsible energy choices for the Ozarks while protecting our natural environment and resources. Go to www.ozarksnewenergy.org and click on ONE Friend. Friendship levels are available at: $20 Student Friend (use your university e-mail) $20 Senior Friend (65 and over) $35 Individual/Family Friend $100 Business/Not-for-Profit Friend $200 Lifetime Friend for Individuals/Families Thanks to Our Sponsors A round of applause to these companies and organiziations sponsoring ONE 3:
For sponsorship levels from $500 to $5,000, go to Sponsors at www.ozarksnewenergy.org. Sponsors receive comps to the conference, exhibit space, recognition at the conference and in all promotions and logo on the ONE Web site.  Need an Energy Speaker?ONE Speaks is our speakers bureau, and we're happy to accept invitations to speak to your company or organization about the ONE 3 Conference and energy issues. Call us at 417-581-0745 New Solar Cell Looks Promising The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has developed a solar cell they hope will cost a tiny fraction of current production. The new cells consist of tiny silicon wires that measure 1 micron in diameter. The wires are embedded lengthwise and perpendicular into plastic plates wqhere they convert light into electricity at an exceptional rate of efficiency. Leftover light bounces around inside the wire matrix until it finds another wire that can absorb it. Thus, there's nearly 100% efficiency in converting light into electricity. The research group believes the cells could make solar cells far more affordable. Only about 2% of the cell is composed of semiconductors, which are the most expensive component. The rest is inexpensive plastic. Read more about the technology at http://newenergyandfuel.com/http:/newenergyandfuel/com/2010/06/09/a-new-kind-of:photovoltaic-solar-cell/ and http://daedalus.caltech.edu/publication/pubs/kelzenberg_nmat_2010.pdf. A New Term for Your Renewable Energy Lexicon: Feed-in Tariff Feed-in tariff (FIT) is a renewable energy term to be become familiar with. Wikipedia defines it as a policy mechanism to encourage the adoption of renewable energy sources and to help accelerate the move toward grid parity. It's been used effectlvely in more than 60 jurisdictions around the world, including California, Florida and Vermont. FIT typically guarnatees grid access, has long-termn contracts for the electricity produced and has purchase prices methodologicalloy based on the cost of renewable eneergy generation. Under a FIT, regional or national electric grid utlities must buy renwable electricity from all eligible participants. the cost-based prices enable a diversity of projects to be developed and for investors to obtain a reasonable return on renewable investments. FIT is not a tax and has been used very successfully in Europe to jumpstart renewable energy investments. For more on FITs go to For More Information 417-581-0745 info@ozarksnewenergy.org www.ozarksnewenergy.org |
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