Hi,
I?m looking for a researcher to put together a report highlighting the
potential points of collaborations between the Department of Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and the UK ? with the private
sector and or government.
The EERE has 11 active programs. I would like a very brief overview of
each, which can be found at:
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/office_eere/organization.html - and below
each program provide example(s) of the potential opportunities of
collaborations, trade and or investment(US companies setting up in the
UK) might be - between the US and
the UK and vice versa.
For instance ? Building Technologies: emerging US building
technologies that can be transferred to the UK ? and vice versa. I?m
not looking for many examples ? just one or two thoughts on potential
collaborations. For example: Some US communities now allow an
expedited planning process if a project qualifies as a ?green?
building. This type of project could save the developer six months or
more in the planning process, resulting in a substantial savings. This
would be something that the UK would look to as an option to encourage
?green" building.
Essentially, we are looking to see where there may be opportunities to
share technologies and best practice.
Thank you.
Some UK energy sites that may be of help:
http://www.r-p-a.org.uk
www.dti.gov.uk/energy/renewables
www.grovefuelcell.com
www.sriconsulting.com
www.calepa.ca.gov
www.ost.gov.uk
www.pwcglobal.com
www.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/fuelcells |
Request for Question Clarification by
easterangel-ga
on
31 May 2006 07:05 PDT
Hi!
What elements in the report would you want us to focus on.
Is it just a very brief description of the program and the rest will
be extrapolation on our part on how it might be adaptable to the UK as
well?
Thanks!
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Clarification of Question by
kingpin09-ga
on
31 May 2006 15:01 PDT
Hello, and thank you for looking at my request... I'm really just
looking at a study of potential collaboration/opportunities between
the US and the UK on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
programs listed on EERE?s web site: http://www.eere.energy.gov/. On
the front page of the web site today, they have an interesting blurb
on President Bush?s Advanced Energy Initiative ? which is something of
interest to the UK ? from a knowledge perspective as to what the US is
doing, and from a potential trade and investment opportunity ? how UK
companies can help with meeting the objectives of this initiative.
What I?m looking for is a brief overview of each program ? which
simply be cut and pasted from the site. The core of what I?m looking
for is potential gaps that can be filled by US companies/technologies
for the UK market, and or concepts that are working here in the states
that can be considered in the UK ? like to ?green? building planning
process example listed above. Also, if it can found ? UK
companies/technologies applicable to the US.
Some of the programs of the EERE may have more opportunities ? such as
building and vehicle technologies ? then, say, geothermal
technologies. That no problem?and expected.
I hope that is helps, and thank you!
Regards,
Chris
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Request for Question Clarification by
easterangel-ga
on
31 May 2006 17:13 PDT
Hi!
Even with knowing the UK sites, it is quite difficult to asses what
the UK has now which is comparable to the US.
The US sites mentions different emerging technologies at the websites.
Would you want me to drill down on these technologies as a possible
way of being adopted in the UK?
Here is how may report will look like:
US Program
- Overview / Description
- Emerging Technologies (If Present)
The emerging technologies part we will assume as something not present
in the UK (though not a guarantee) so this section will be good to
look into.
Do you like this idea?
Thanks.
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Clarification of Question by
kingpin09-ga
on
31 May 2006 18:15 PDT
I do...thanks. I really am more interested in what the US can offer
the UK, so if that is the bulk of it, than no problem.
Thanks you.
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Clarification of Question by
kingpin09-ga
on
31 May 2006 18:23 PDT
Hi, Just one more thing...I would be looking for more than just a list
of emerging techologies - I would like something along the lines of
comments on what the technology is and its potenial for the UK market.
Thanks!
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Request for Question Clarification by
easterangel-ga
on
31 May 2006 18:26 PDT
Hmm...
I think that somebody with a good background on the UK market is the
type of person you should be looking for and I wouldn't pretend to be
one. I am opening this up to other researchers who has a more thorough
understanding of the UK market.
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Clarification of Question by
kingpin09-ga
on
31 May 2006 18:42 PDT
OK, no problem... Thanks for taking a look at it.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
01 Jun 2006 11:47 PDT
Hello, Chris.
I've been looking into your question, and I put together some
resources on Biomass, one of the eleven project areas identified on
the EERE site.
Can you look it over, and let me know if this is the sort of
information you're after, and if not, what other sorts of information
you need.
Thanks,
pafalafa-ga
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Biomass
[overview]
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/
Biomass Program
...The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Biomass Program develops
technology for conversion of biomass (plant-derived material) to
valuable fuels, chemicals, materials and power, so as to reduce
dependence on foreign oil and foster growth of biorefineries. Biomass
is one of our most important energy resources. The largest U.S.
renewable energy source every year since 2000, it also provides the
only renewable alternative for liquid transportation fuel. Biomass use
strengthens rural economies, decreases America's dependence on
imported oil, avoids use of MTBE or other highly toxic fuel additives,
reduces air and water pollution, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Today's biomass uses include ethanol, biodiesel, biomass power, and
industrial process energy.
...Tomorrow, biorefineries will use advanced technology such as
hydrolysis of cellulosic biomass to sugars and lignin and
thermochemical conversion of biomass to synthesis gas for fermentation
and catalysis of these platform chemicals to produce slates of
biopolymers and fuels.
[a comprehensive document detailing the EERE Biomass activities for
the next few years]
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/pdfs/mypp.pdf
Multi-Year Program Plan
[Biomass can lead to diverse products, with a focus on fuels and
commodity chemicals]
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/products_rd.html
....A wide range of biobased products could be made from sugars,
lignin, synthesis gas, pyrolysis oil, and other biomass-derived
platform chemicals. The Biomass Program is particularly interested in
developing transportation fuels, commodity chemicals, and combined
heat and power technologies for the utility market, all of which could
help reduce dependence on imported oil and foster development of a
domestic biorefinery industry.
Possible partnering opportunities in the UK include:
http://www.pyne.co.uk/
PyNe - The Biomass Pyrolysis Network
http://www.biodiesel.co.uk/
British Association for Biofuels and Oils
http://www.r-p-a.org.uk/home.fcm
Renewable Energy Association
http://www.woodfuel.org.uk/WoodfuelsProject/pages/home.jsp
Woodfuel Resource in Great Britain
http://www.veggiepower.org.uk/
Veggiepower
http://www.nnfcc.co.uk/
The National Non-Food Crops Centre
[authors of the following report]
http://www.nnfcc.co.uk/nnfcclibrary/publications/download.cfm?id=12
Agri-Industrial Materials: supply chain assessment & development
The Biorefinery Concept
http://www.biomass-uk.com/
Biomass Engineering
...Biomass Engineering have developed such a system allowing
businesses and communities to generate power and heat through
recycling waste residue and energy crops into a sustainable energy
source.
Again...let me know how this looks, and what else you might need
within each category.
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
kingpin09-ga
on
01 Jun 2006 13:15 PDT
Thanks for taking a look at this. One of the goals that I have with
the finished research is to put it in a report - the links are good,
but may not be good in hard copy - possibly just a blurb on each hyper
link and some comments as to why you think it may be a good match.
I don't know if you can look at potential UK companies - rather than
national UK energy organizations? Or a little of both?overall, what
you have done is good, and helpful.
Thanks again...
Chris
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
01 Jun 2006 14:15 PDT
Thanks for the feedback, Chris. I have two questions in follow-up:
1. What is your timetable for this information?
I suspect it will take a few days, at least, to put together the type
of site by site descriptions you asked for.
2. Would you consider splitting this project up into two separate questions?
Even at the maximum fee of $200, this will be a large undertaking, as
it calls for an evaluation and description of more than 100 links
(figuring about ten per category). It seems more realistic to me to
do about half the task under the current fee offered, and the
remaining work under a new $200 question.
Let me know how this strikes you, and if it's not feasible for your
project budget, let me know what suggestions you might have as to the
best way to proceed.
Thanks,
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
kingpin09-ga
on
02 Jun 2006 05:35 PDT
Hi ?
How about we do this, instead of looking at all options within each
category, how about just listing two or three partner options. ? If we
could find a company that would be great -... with a brief
description. I don't need to have too many listings - as I would just
like to present a couple of options under each program. ? nothing too
extensive, as I want this just to get us thinking about synergies..
So, if we cut back on that, it should save some time.
My max budget would be $300... and for sure, I can do it under
separate question... My timing is tight, Monday would be great. But
Tuesday would be the drop-dead date.
Thanks again, and I hope this make sense!
Chris
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
02 Jun 2006 06:32 PDT
That's fine...scaling it back in that way makes the whole thing much
more manageable.
No need to post a separate question. Let's leave this as a $200 task,
and I'll try to get it done as quickly as I can.
Stay tuned...
paf
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
05 Jun 2006 08:07 PDT
kingpin09-ga,
I've continued looking into this, but progress has been quite slow,
and I don't know that I'll be able to finish anywhere near your
deadline of Tuesday.
I'd like to make clear to my fellow researchers that this question is
open, and available to other researchers.
Hopefully, someone can pick it up who can work more quickly on putting
the information together that you need.
All the best,
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
kingpin09-ga
on
05 Jun 2006 08:15 PDT
When would you be able to finish it? I'm just concened that anyother
resecarcher would not be able to do quickly, either, and that you have
the jist of what I want done.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
05 Jun 2006 14:22 PDT
kingpin09-ga,
I wish there was an obvious way to move forward quickly on this. The
problem I have is two-fold: 1. Conflicts with other projects, and
2. Finding the relevant materials in the UK.
#2 is a bit of a surprise. It's relatively easy excerpting the
appropriate text from the EERE site. But finding good potential
partnerships in the UK is much tougher...there are a lot of false
leads, and it just takes a lot of effort to wade through each site,
evaluate it, pick the best ones, and summarize them.
I did a second EERE category, and have provided it, below. It took me
about an hour, and I just can't devote 9 or 10 hours to this question
anytime soon.
If I can do others, I will, but I'm afraid I can't offer a timetable at this point.
Again, you may want to invite another researcher to have a go at it,
but if not, I'll do what I can.
paf
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http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/
Building Technologies Program
...DOE's Building Technologies Program works to improve the energy
efficiency of our nation's buildings through innovative new
technologies and better building practices.
...Research activities advance the next generation of energy-efficient
components, equipment, and materials, plus a whole-building approach
that optimizes building performance and savings.
...Regulatory activities improve building codes, appliance and
equipment standards, and guidelines for efficient energy use, and
assist states to update, implement, and enforce their building energy
codes.
...Energy-efficient buildings use less energy and cost less to
operate, saving money for homeowners and businesses alike.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/program_areas/index.html
Program Areas
Appliances and Commercial Equipment Standards
Who we work with Product manufacturers, designers, utilities, and
other government agencies and consumers
Building Energy Codes
Who we work with Code officials, builders, designers, states
Emerging Technologies
Who we work with Manufacturers, national laboratories, universities
ENERGY STAR
Who we work with Manufacturers, retailers, utilities, schools, and businesses
High Performance Buildings
Who we work with Architects, engineers, builders, contractors,
owners, and occupants
Zero Energy Buildings
Who we work with National Laboratories, energy consultants,
production home builders
Possible Partners in the UK:
http://www.bre.co.uk/service.jsp?id=34
BRE
...BRE provides the buildings expertise to the Energy Saving Trust and
to the various Carbon Trust customer support programmes, providing
unbiased advice and guidance to improve energy efficiency and make
greater use of energy-efficient techniques.
...BRE has considerable expertise in modelling energy use in
buildings, using both our own tools such as SAP for housing and
commercial simulation tools as required for the job in hand. We have
developed a new simplified tool for evaluating the energy performance
of non-domestic buildings, in support of the 2005 revision of Part L
of the Building Regulations and as the means of producing an energy
rating for the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
...Integration of New and Renewable Energy in Buildings (INREB) - BRE
leads this...Project to create a focus for research and training in
new and renewable energy technologies, and help industry exploit the
opportunities they offer...BRE also manages the Clear Skies renewable
energy initiative for home owners.
http://www.battlemccarthy.com/
Battle McCarthy Limited
...Battle McCarthy is a multi-disciplinary practice that specialises
in the design and delivery of sustainable solutions for the built
environment. Our goal is to seek solutions that find an optimum
balance between environmental impact, social benefit and financial
return both for the client and the community. We deliver innovative
yet practical solutions through the combined skills of civil,
structural and MEP Engineers, environmental analysts, landscape
architects, environmental planners, aeronautical engineers and
artists.
http://www.shortandassociates.co.uk/
Short and Associates
...Our position as a practice has been carefully derived over fourteen
years of design, research and building. We have an international
reputation for the design and realisation of sustainable buildings at
the public scale.
...It rejects the old fashioned technology of sealed enclosures,
mechanical ventilation, refrigeration and artificial light unless this
recipe is absolutely necessary. It is enthusiastic about the smart use
of electrical energy in computer simulation and controls.
...As a consequence, our buildings have significantly decreased
environmental impacts and life cycle costs. We believe in responsible
innovation that really works.
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Clarification of Question by
kingpin09-ga
on
07 Jun 2006 05:18 PDT
At this point I had to go ahead and do it myself.
Thank you for taking a look at it.
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