National Energy Awareness Month
October is National Energy Awareness Month, a national effort to underscore how central energy is to our national prosperity, security, and environmental well-being. In commemoration of National Energy Awareness Month, the Obama Administration is kicking off a month of clean energy events and activities. Senior administration officials across the federal government will be highlighting the work they are doing to position our country for a sustainable future, create new clean energy jobs and lay the foundation for our long-term economic security.
EPA - Methane to Markets Partnership
October 1, 2010
Mexico City, Mexico
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator Gina McCarthy will represent the United States at the Methane to Markets Partnership in Mexico City on Oct. 1. At the meeting, the United States will work with partner nations to encourage global action to reduce methane emission sources and identify possible additional resources to achieve this goal. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is 20 times more powerful than carbon dioxide in warming the atmosphere.
DOI - Interior Establishes Office of Natural Resources Revenue
October 1, 2010
Lakewood, CO
A major step in the Department of the Interior’s plan to fundamentally restructure its mineral leasing, regulatory and revenue collection agencies occurred today with the official establishment of the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (PMB).
DOE - Thorlabs Facility Groundbreaking
October 1, 2010
Trenton, NJ
Secretary Chu taped a short video to be played at a ground-breaking ceremony for a new Thorlabs facility in Newton, NJ. The project will create 250 temporary construction jobs, will retain 300 permanent jobs in the Newton area, and will ultimately create 150 jobs in Newton.
DOE - Energy and Climate Symposium at UC Berkeley
October 1, 2010
UC Berkeley Campus, CA
Arun Majumdar, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), will be presenting on the need for energy innovation at a symposium on energy and climate issues.
DOE - National Academy of Engineering Annual Meeting
October 4, 2010
JW Marriott-Washington, D.C.
Secretary Chu will attend the National Academy of Engineering's 2010 Annual Meeting. The NAE provides engineering leadership in service to the nation and operates under the same congressional act of incorporation that established the National Academy of Sciences, signed in 1863 by President Lincoln.
DOL - Get Into Energy
October 4, 2010
Conference Call
The Center for Energy Workforce Development is preparing to test a career pathways model, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to attract low-income young adults, ages 16-26, to the energy sector through the "Get into Energy" Career Pathways for Skilled Utility Technicians. The pathways model will be tested in multiple jurisdictions within California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, and Washington.
DOE - Meeting Global Energy Demand
October 4, 2010
American Association for the Advancement of Science-Washington, D.C.
Steve Koonin, Under Secretary for Science, will join other leading scientists, economist, and politicians for a panel discussion. This will be a candid conversation hosted by NPR reporters Richard Harris and David Kestenbaum.
DOI - Salazar Green-Lights First-Ever Solar Energy Projects on Public Lands
October 4, 2010
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar delivered the keynote address at the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) annual North American Offshore Wind Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Following his remarks, Secretary Salazar and Cape Wind Associates, LLC signed the nation’s first lease for commercial wind energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
DOS - UNFCCC Negotiations
October 4-9, 2010
Tianjin, China
The United States participates in the latest round of UNFCCC negoatiations.
USDA - European Workshop: Panel on Linkage Energy and Agro-Food Markets (biofuels)
October 4-9, 2010
Brussels, Belgium
Dr. Glauber, Office of the Chief Economist, will be speaking on a panel at the European Workshop to discuss Energy and Agro-Food Markets for Biofuels.
DOL - YouthBuild National Conference
October 4-7, 2010
Washington, DC
The YouthBuild Conference has three components. The "Federal Learning Exchange" will encompass 18 workshops, two plenary sessions, and a "Fed Fair" led by Federal partners offering resources from their agencies to support youth development, including green jobs, transportation, youth business development, food supplements, mental health support and educational bridges to careers (Oct. 6,7 -- A/S Oates and DAS Fiala speaking). The "YouthBuild Green Hands-On Construction Day" will provide hands-on training in home energy efficiency and weatherization techniques and best-practice green construction training (Oct. 5 -- Sec. Solis speaking). "Green Construction Instructor Training and Certification" will offer training and certification for YouthBuild construction instructors in three approved, credentialed systems: HBI PACT (Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprenticeship Training); NCCER + Green (National Center for Construction Education & Research); and MC3 (Multi-Craft Core Curriculum, AFL-CIO Building Trades).
CEQ - Green Gov Symposium
October 5-7, 2010
Washington, D.C.
The 2010 GreenGov Symposium represents the first time the Obama Administration will bring together leaders from Federal, state and local governments, nonprofit and academic communities and the private sector to identify opportunities around greening the Federal Government. The Symposium is focused on the performance goals set by President Obama in his Executive Order 13514 on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance signed on October 5, 2009.
DOE - Technology Policy Forum: The Smart Grid Promise
October 5, 2010
The Capital Hilton-Washington, D.C.
The Joint Center for Political And Economic Studies is hosting this Technology Policy Forum. The U.S. Department of Energy will release two reports concerning the future of the nation’s Smart Grid technology and General Counsel Scott Blake Harris will deliver keynote remarks.
DOT - American Public Transit Association (APTA) National Conference
October 5-7, 2010
San Antonio, TX
Discussion of forging transit and metropolitan planning organization partnerships for livable and sustainable communities.
DOE - Science Breakfast of the Science Diplomat Club
October 5, 2010
Embassy of France-Washington, D.C.
Steve Koonin, Under Secretary for Science, will give remarks at a Science Breakfast organized by the Science Diplomat Club of Washington, D.C. The audience is expected to be 45 people representing a range of countries with a background in research and development.
HUD - Governor's Conference on Housing and Sustainable Communities
October 5, 2010
Baltimore, MD
Assistant Secretary for Housing and Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration Dave Stevens delivers keynote remarks at the awards luncheon.FTA Deputy Administrator McMillan from the DOT will also attend.
DOE - Business Council for Sustainable Energy Annual Meeting
October 6, 2010
American Gas Association-Washington, D.C.
Secretary Chu will deliver the keynote luncheon address at the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting of the BSCE. He will be addressing 60 clean energy industry executives and speaking about the clean energy technology marketplace, the impact of ARRA funding, and the Clean Energy Ministerials this year.
USDA - YouthBuild Conference
October 6, 2010
Washington, D.C.
The Employment and Training Administration – Youth Division/YouthBuild program is planning a conference here in DC for October 6-7, 2010. We are putting together panels of federal agency speakers who can describe the resources that may be available to help train our young people for various categories of green jobs. Bill Hagy, Director of Alternative Energy Policy, will attend.
DOI - Secretary Salazar Promotes Clean Energy, Signs Cape Wind Lease at AWEA Conference
October 6, 2010
Atlantic City, NJ
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar delivered the keynote address at the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) annual North American Offshore Wind Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Following his remarks, Secretary Salazar and Cape Wind Associates, LLC signed the nation’s first lease for commercial wind energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
DOE - Purdue Hawkins lecture
October 7, 2010
Purdue campus, Indiana
Arun Majumdar, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), will be delivering the annual Hawkins lecture.
USDA - The 8th Biennial Short Rotation Woody Crops Operations Working Group Conference
October 7-19, 2010
Purdue Syracuse, NY
The 8th Biennial Short Rotation Woody Crops Operations Working Group conference is an excellent forum to learn about the latest developments in the science, production, harvesting, use and policies related to SRWC. The conference will also explore challenges and opportunities of successful commercialization of SRWC as a source of fiber or as an energy feedstock material.
DOT - AAA Public Affairs Conference
October 7, 2010
Speech on new fuel economy standards and livability.
DOE - Estar Award Presentation
October 8, 2010
DOE Auditorium-Washington, D.C.
Secretary Chu will give remarks and participate in the Environmental Sustainability Awards Ceremony conducted as part of the DOE Sustainability Workshop. The Secretary will recognize and honor site DOE personnel and contractors who conceived and implemented projects and programs that earned DOE EStar Awards and White House GreenGov Awards.
USDA - Anaerobic Digester Event
October 8, 2010
North Troy, VT
The three State Directors will celebrate an anaerobic digester installed at Chaput Family Farms. USDA financial and technical assistance were used to implement the digester. A Departmental press release will be published.
DOS - U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change, Todd Stern
October 8, 2010
University of Michigan Law School
Special Envoy Stern will deliver remarks "A New Paradigm: Climate Change Negotiations in the Post-Copenhagen Era."
DOE - Engineers for a Sustainable World conference
October 8, 2010
Arun Majumdar, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), will be delivering a keynote presentation to a student group called Engineers for a Sustainable World, and will discuss the need for energy innovation.
DOE - Cleantech Forum
October 12, 2010
New York, NY
Arun Majumdar, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), will be part of a moderated discussion with Rep. Steve Israel as part of an event hosted by the Cleantech Group. They will discuss the roles of the public and private sectors in spurring energy innovation.
HUD - Green Retrofit Recovery Event
October 12, 2010
Orlando, FL
Press event with Secretary Donovan announcing a $1.5 million green retrofit project called Kinneret II.
DOE - Cleantech Forum
October 12, 2010
Pueblo, CO
On Tuesday, October 12th, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will celebrate the grand opening of the world’s largest wind tower manufacturing plant at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Pueblo, Colorado.
DOI - Salazar: Deepwater Drilling May Resume for Operators Who Clear Higher Bar for Safety, Environmental Protection
October 12, 2010
Secretary Salazar lifts the drilling moraturiam.
DOC - Climate Symposium: Revitalizing the Debate
October 11, 2010
Columbia University, NY, NY
This event is aimed at revitalizing the climate change debate. The symposium is hosted by The Columbia Climate Center at the Earth Institute, Columbia University, and The Consulate General of Denmark in New York. Dr. Jane Lubchenco is speaking.
USDA - Interagency Forum on Expanding the U.S. Biofuels Market
October 12, 2010
AR, OR, WA, LA
Purpose of these meetings is to host a discussion for in states around the country for national, state and local staff to discuss how to contribute to the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standards goal. USDA is in the process of formulating a plan for the production and development of a successful biofuels and biomass market capable of achieving the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards mandated for 2022 that calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels annually. Events will be held in AR, OR, WA, and LA.
DOE - MIT Colloquium
October 13, 2010
MIT campus, Massachusetts
Arun Majumdar, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), will be making remarks at MIT to an audience of students and academics.
DOC - District Export Council Green Conference
October 24-27, 2010
Detroit, MI
The District Export Council annual event with USDOC Industry partners is focused on "Green Activities" The Secretary will provide the keynote and A/S Kumar will address the group
USDA - Berkeley Sychrotron Infrared Structural Biology Workshop
October 13-15, 2010
Albany, CAlifornia
This workshop aims to familiarize potential users of the new ALS infrared beamline with the wide variety of science that can be performed using the novel tools available at the BSISB facility.
DOI - Solar Power Conference
October 13, 2010
Los Angeles, CA
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar spoke at the Solar Power International 2010 Conference and Exhibition in Los Angeles, California.
USDA - Interagency Forum on Expanding the U.S. Biofuels Market
October 13, 2010
CA, SD, NH
Purpose of these meetings is to host a discussion for in states around the country for national, state and local staff to discuss how to contribute to the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standards goal. USDA is in the process of formulating a plan for the production and development of a successful biofuels and biomass market capable of achieving the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards mandated for 2022 that calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels annually. Events held in CA, NH and SD.
DOI/DHS - Announcement of $6.8 Million in Conservation Projects
October 13, 2010
CA, SD, NH
The U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have completed the first InterAgency Agreement under the 2009 Memorandum of Agreement to fund environmental mitigation projects that will benefit several species of fish and wildlife affected by border security projects in the Southwest.
DOI - First-Ever Solar Project Approved on Public Lands in Nevada
October 13, 2010
Nevada
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today approved the First Solar, Inc. Silver State North Solar Project, the first large-scale solar energy project on U.S. public lands in Nevada.
DOE - Going Green Silicon Valley 2010
October 14, 2010
Silicon Valley, CA
This two-and-a-half-day executive event features CEO presentations and high-level debates on the most promising emerging green technologies and new entrepreneurial opportunities. Jonathan Silver, Executive Director of the Loan Guarantee Program, will give a keynote speech during the event.
DOI - Groundbreaking on Intertie Project to Improve Water Deliveries
October 14, 2010
Tracy, California
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar led a groundbreaking ceremony today for the Delta--Mendota Canal/California Aqueduct Intertie project, which will improve water supply reliability for locations south of the Delta when completed as expected by 2012.
USDA - Biomass South 2010
October 14, 2010
Memphis, Tennessee
This event will discuss the South's work in transforming the global economy from a fossil fuel economy to a bio-based renewable resource economy. Under Secretary Tonsager will give the keynote address on Oct. 14.
DOI - Secretary Salazar Tours SunPower R&D Facility in California
October 14, 2010
Richmond, CA
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar visited the SunPower solar power research and development facility with Congressman George Miller and SunPower Corporation CEO Tom Werner.
HUD - Sustainable Communities Event
October 14, 2010
Seattle, WA
Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Announcements. Deputy Secretary Sims will attend.
USDA - Redondo Canyon Field Trip Event
October 14, 2010
Valles Caldera National Preserve
The media and congressional field trip is show how the Forest Service is working on the Project, which is designed to reduce hazardous fuels and restore ecosystmes. Thermal energy generation.
USDA - Interagency Forum on Expanding the U.S. Biofuels Market
October 14, 2010
MD, WY, CA
Purpose of these meetings is to host a discussion for in states around the country for national, state and local staff to discuss how to contribute to the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standards goal. USDA is in the process of formulating a plan for the production and development of a successful biofuels and biomass market capable of achieving the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards mandated for 2022 that calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels annually. Events held in CA, MD, and WY.
DOE - MWE Energy Conference
October 14, 2010
Houston, TX
McDermott Will & Emery’s (MWE) 13th Annual Energy & Commodities Conference, hosted by the Firm’s Energy & Commodities Advisory, White-Collar & Securities Defense and Tax Practice Groups and sponsored by Charles River Associates, brings together distinguished government and industry representatives to share their unique insight into the evolving regulatory, business, tax and legal issues affecting the U.S. and international energy and commodities markets. Bill Pegues, Senior Investment Officer for the Loan Guarantee Program, will sit on a panel discussing government sources of financing for renewable energy.
DOE - Urban Land Institute
October 14, 2010
Convention Center-Washington, D.C.
Cathy Zoi, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and Acting Under Secretary of Energy, will be participating in panel entitled "Using Federal Dollars to Spur Development" with Jared Bernstein & Ed DeSeve at the Urban Land Institute's Fall Meeting and Expo. The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.
DOE - German American Energy Forum
October 14, 2010
Newseum, Washington, D.C.
Cathy Zoi, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and Acting Under Secretary of Energy, will be giving the keynote address at the German American Energy Forum. This energy event is organized by Dr. Klaus Scharioth, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States, and is an opportunity for energy experts from Germany and the US to participate in panel discussions on infrastructure, technology and policy.
DOE - Scialog Conference
October 15, 2010
Tucson, AZ
Arun Majumdar, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), will be presenting on the need for energy innovation, with a focus on solar power, at a conference which will include keynotes such as Representative Giffords of Arizona and Professor Nate Lewis.
USDA - Interagency Forum on Expanding the U.S. Biofuels Market
October 15, 2010
ME, CA
Purpose of these meetings is to host a discussion for in states around the country for national, state and local staff to discuss how to contribute to the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standards goal. USDA is in the process of formulating a plan for the production and development of a successful biofuels and biomass market capable of achieving the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards mandated for 2022 that calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels annually. Events held in CA and ME.
DOI - Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Joins Partners At Celebration of Transformation of Rocky Mountain Arsenal
October 15, 2010
Commerce City, CO
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today joined officials from the U.S. Army and Shell Oil Co. to celebrate the transformation of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal into a premier urban national wildlife refuge.
HUD - Sustainable Communities Event
October 15, 2010
Cleveland, OH and Eugene OR
Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Announcements. Secretary Donovan will attend the event in Cleveland, OH, and Shelley Poticha will attend the event in Eugene, OR.
DOE - ARPA-E Southwest Regional Conference
October 18, 2010
Phoenix, AZ
Arun Majumdar, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), will be presenting at ARPA-E's Southwest Regional Forum, which will bring together ARPA-E funding recipients as well as clean tech investors in the Southwest region.
DOI - Geophysicists Conference
October 18, 2010
Denver, CO
Secretary Salazar Keynotes Geophysicists Conference in Denver.
DOI - 2010 National Reclamation Awards for Excellence in Surface Mining
October 18, 2010
Washington, DC
This is an annual event in which OSM recognizes the best mine-reclamation projects in the Nation. The awards are part of a banquet sponsored by the National Mining Association. BLM presents similar reclamation awards at this event.
DOT - Rail-Volution Conference
October 18-20, 2010
Portland, OR
Panel discussion addressing coordination of transportation, land use, housing and environmental planning at state and regional levels.Shelley Poticha will deliver luncheon Keynote remarks on Sustainable Communities initiative
DOI - Groundbreaking of Major Nevada Transmission Line
October 18-20, 2010
Nevada
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Senator Harry Reid will celebrate the groundbreaking of the Southwest Intertie Project (SWIP), a major transmission line whose construction will create jobs, spur growth in the renewable energy sector, and improve transmission capacity for Western communities.
USDA - Interagency Forum on Expanding the U.S. Biofuels Market
October 18, 2010
TX, CA
Purpose of these meetings is to host a discussion for in states around the country for national, state and local staff to discuss how to contribute to the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standards goal. USDA is in the process of formulating a plan for the production and development of a successful biofuels and biomass market capable of achieving the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards mandated for 2022 that calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels annually. Events held in CA and TX.
USDA - Interagency Forum on Expanding the U.S. Biofuels Market
October 19, 2010
CA, TX
Purpose of these meetings is to host a discussion for in states around the country for national, state and local staff to discuss how to contribute to the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standards goal. USDA is in the process of formulating a plan for the production and development of a successful biofuels and biomass market capable of achieving the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards mandated for 2022 that calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels annually. Events held in CA and TX.
USDA - Fuels for Schools Groundbreaking
October 19, 2010
Gainvesville, MO & Mountain View, MO
Part of Ozark Region ARRA project.
DOE - Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gala
October 20, 2010
Grand Hyatt DC-Washington, D.C.
Bill Valdez, Acting Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, will attend the Project Lead the Way's Innovation Summit Gala.
DOT - Announcement of Tiger II Grants
October 20, 2010
Announces $600 million in FY 2010 discretionary grants. Criteria for granting awards include livability, sustainability and economic competitiveness.
DOI - Salazar Approves Fifth-Ever Solar Project on Public Lands
October 20, 2010
The Calico Solar Project could produce over 663.5 megawatts of renewable energy, or enough to power 200,000 to 500,000 American homes. Located in San Bernardino County, California, the project is expected to generate more than 500 new jobs.
USDA - Fuels for Schools Groundbreaking
October 20, 2010
Eminence Elem. School & Southern Reynolds County, MO
ARRA funded wood fueled heating system.
USDA - EuropaBio/European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology
October 20-21, 2010
Edinburgh, UK
Ms. Bailey will deliver a presentation entitled "U.S. Department of Agriculture Initiatives to Suport Sustainable Energy Crops"
USDA - Interagency Forum on Expanding the U.S. Biofuels Market
October 20, 2010
VE, MT
Purpose of these meetings is to host a discussion for in states around the country for national, state and local staff to discuss how to contribute to the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standards goal. USDA is in the process of formulating a plan for the production and development of a successful biofuels and biomass market capable of achieving the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards mandated for 2022 that calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels annually. Events held in VE and MT.
DOE - Science Policy Forum of the Transatlantic Science Week 2010
October 20, 2010
Carnegie Institution for Science-Washington D.C.
Steve Koonin, Under Secretary for Science, will participate in a policy forum titled "The New Wave of Global Collaboration," at Transatlantic Science Week 2010.
DOE - Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Summit
October 21, 2010
Bill Valdez, Acting Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, will participate in Project Lead the Way's National Innovation Summit. The PLTW National Innovation Summit will serve as a platform for discussion on the latest in STEM education, including the use of leading-edge technologies, effective teaching methods and electronic assessments.
USDA/FDA - Partnership to Develop Renewable Jet Fuels
October 21, 2010
USDA and FAA will announce a five-year agreement to support the development of renewable bio-derived jet fuels to decrease dependence on foreign oil, address environmental concerns and stabilize fuel costs.
USDA - Secretary Vilsack at Press Club to discuss Energy Initiatives
October 21, 2010
Washington, DC
Secretary Vilsack to give briefing on USDA activities/programs/initiatives on biofuels and alternative energy.
USDA - Interagency Forum on Expanding the U.S. Biofuels Market
October 21, 2010
TX
Purpose of these meetings is to host a discussion for in states around the country for national, state and local staff to discuss how to contribute to the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standards goal. USDA is in the process of formulating a plan for the production and development of a successful biofuels and biomass market capable of achieving the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards mandated for 2022 that calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels annually. Events held in TX.
HUD - Sustainable Communities Event
October 21, 2010
Washington, DC and Portland, OR
Sustainable Communities Challenge Grants. Joint announcement with Secretary LaHood, and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Deputy Secretary Sims will announce the Challenge Grants with Dep Secretary Porcari at RailVolution.
USDA - Fuels for Schools Groundbreaking
October 21, 2010
Perryville, MO
ARRA funded wood fueled heating system
DOE - 2010 Semi-Annual Small Business Program Managers Meeting
October 21, 2010
Gaylord, TX
Bill Valdez, Acting Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, will participate in the annual meeting of the DOE's small business program managers to discuss goals, best practices, upcoming legislation, and the year's agenda.
DOE - Colloquium at John Hopkins University
October 21, 2010
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Steve Koonin, Under Secretary for Science, will participate in a colloquium on energy problems hosted by the Physics and Astronomy Department of Johns Hopkins University.
DOE - Nuclear Construction Summit
October 25, 2010
Charlotte, NC
Nuclear Construction Summit is Nuclear Energy Insider's flagship nuclear meeting and will bring together 300 senior new build executives. Jonathan Silver, Executive Director of the Loan Guarantee Program, will give a keynote speech on nuclear loan guarantees and financing.
DOE - Meeting and Lunch with Fletcher Energy Club
October 25, 2010
The Fletcher School at Tufts University-Medford, MA
Steve Isakowitz, Chief Financial Officer, will meet with students from The Fletcher School at Tufts University. He will provide an overview of the Department of Energy and its mission and goals, and also discuss career/internship opportunities.
DOE - Meeting with Harvard Business School Energy and Environment Club
October 25, 2010
Harvard Business School-Cambridge, MA
Steve Isakowitz, Chief Financial Officer, will meet with students from Harvard Business School's Energy and Environmental organization. He will provide an overview of the Department of Energy and its mission and goals, and also discuss career/internship opportunities.
DOI - Salazar Approves Sixth and Largest Solar Project Ever on Public Lands
October 25, 2010
Blythe, CA
Annoucement of the Largest Solar Energy Project in the World.
NHTSA/EPA - Proposed Rule Setting Fuel Economy/GHG Standards for Heavy Duty Trucks
October 25, 2010
NPRM proposing first ever fuel economy/GHG standards for commercial trucks.
USDA - Interagency Forum on Expanding the U.S. Biofuels Market
October 26, 2010
MA, ID
Purpose of these meetings is to host a discussion for in states around the country for national, state and local staff to discuss how to contribute to the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standards goal. USDA is in the process of formulating a plan for the production and development of a successful biofuels and biomass market capable of achieving the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards mandated for 2022 that calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels annually. Events held in MA and ID.
DOI - Atlantic's Green Intelligence Forum
October 26, 2010
Washington, DC
David Hayes addresses Atlantic's Green Intelligence Forum, which is covered live on Cspan 2.
USDA - Windustry Conference
October 26, 2010
Denver, CO
Under Secretary of Rural Development Dallas Tonsager speaking on Windustry's Community and Small Wind Energy Conference.
DOT - Inaugural Meeting of the Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) Program
October 26-28, 2010
Atlanta, GA
First meeting of CLEEN consortium will be held at Georgia Institute of Technology. CLEEN is a FAA-industry partnership focused on developing cleaner and quieter aircraft technologies and sustainable jet fuels to help reduce aviation' environmental footprint. CLEEN industry partners are Boeing, GE, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce.
DOE - National Academies Roundtable on Science and Technology for Sustainability
October 27, 2010
National Academies of Science-Washington, D.C.
Steve Koonin, Under Secretary for Science, will participate in a panel discussion regarding university sustainability research agendas. This roundtable is hosted by the National Academies.
GSA - Global Environmental Management Initiative Annual Conference: "The Business of Environmental Sustainability"
October 27, 2010
Washington, D.C.
Administrator Johnson will deliver a keynote address on GSA's efforts to green the federal supply chain.
DOI - Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System Groundbreaking
October 27, 2010
Washington, D.C.
Secretary Salazar will attent the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System Groundbreaking.
USDA - Interagency Forum on Expanding the U.S. Biofuels Market
October 27, 2010
PA
Purpose of these meetings is to host a discussion for in states around the country for national, state and local staff to discuss how to contribute to the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standards goal. USDA is in the process of formulating a plan for the production and development of a successful biofuels and biomass market capable of achieving the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards mandated for 2022 that calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels annually. Events held in PA.
DOE - Meeting with Students of Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs
October 27, 2010
Columbia University-New York, NY
Steve Isakowitz, Chief Financial Officer, will meet with students from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. He will provide an overview of the Department of Energy and its mission and goals, and also discuss career/internship opportunities.
DOE - DIREC 2010 Conference
October 28, 2010
Delhi, India
Arun Majumdar, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), will be speaking on a panel at the Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference in India.
DOT - Announcement of High Speed Rail Grants
October 28, 2010
Iowa, Michigan, and California
Secretary Lahood will attend an event in Iowa announcing approx. $3.15 billion in construction and planning grants. Similar events will take place in Michigan and California.
Farm to Fly Conference
October 28, 2010
Mukilteo, WA
Administrator of Rural Business Programs Judith Canales to speak at "Farm to Fly" Conference
USDA - Interagency Forum on Expanding the U.S. Biofuels Market
October 28, 2010
ME, OK
Purpose of these meetings is to host a discussion for in states around the country for national, state and local staff to discuss how to contribute to the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standards goal. USDA is in the process of formulating a plan for the production and development of a successful biofuels and biomass market capable of achieving the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards mandated for 2022 that calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels annually. Events held in ME and OK.
DOE - Meeting with Princeton Environmental Institute Members
October 28, 2010
Princeton University-Princeton, NJ
Chief Financial Officer Steve Isakowitz, will meet with students from the Environmental Institute at Princeton University. He will provide an overview of the Department of Energy and its mission and goals, and also discuss career/internship opportunities.
DOE - Platts 12th Annual Financing US Power
October 29, 2010
Washington, D.C.
Platts 12th Annual Financing US Power brings together finance and industry executives, lawyers, and regulators to discuss power finance in the U.S. Jonathan Silver, Executive Director of the Loan Guarantee Program, will give a keynote speech on finding the Right Niche for DOE FIPP Loans.
Chief Financial Officer Steve Isakowitz, will meet with students from the Environmental Institute at Princeton University. He will provide an overview of the Department of Energy and its mission and goals, and also discuss career/internship opportunities.
DOT/FTA - Clean Fuels and Tiger II Grants
October 29, 2010
Announces discretionary transit grants for Clean Fuels ($81.2 million) and Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction ($75 million) projects
DOE - Emerging Technologies Committee
October 29, 2010
Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Emerging Technologies Committee's fall meeting is attended by Chamber members who represent a broad spectrum of business and industry sectors. Dave Frantz, Director of the Loan Guarantee Program Office, will provide an overview of the Loan Guarantee Program.
DOE - Pan-IIT Conference
October 30, 2010
Delhi, India
Arun Majumdar, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), will be a featured speaker at this conference of the Indian Institutes of Technology.
DOE - USA Science & Engineering Festival
October 23-24, 2010
National Mall-Washington, D.C.
The USA Science and Engineering Festival is a two-day Expo on the National Mall that will give over 500 science organizations from all over the United States the opportunity to present themselves with a hands-on, fun science activity to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Bill Valdez, Acting Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, will be sponsoring the DOE booth at the festival.
DOE - UDC-National Society of Black Engineers Week
October 4-8, 2010
UDC Campus-Washington, D.C.
Bill Valdez, Acting Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, will be speaking at the University of District Columbia's National Society of Black Engineers Week. NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
DOE - Great Minds in STEM Conference
October 7-9, 2010
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Bill Valdez, Acting Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, will be attending the Great Minds in STEM Conference. This conference is being sponsored by HENAAC, a non-profit organization that focuses on STEM educational awareness programs for Hispanic students from kindergarten to career.
EPA - Utah Energy Star Summit
October 8, 2010
Sandy, Utah
EPA Regional Administrator Jim Martin is giving a presentation at the luncheon awards ceremony during the 2010 Utah Energy Star™ Summit. Utah’s building industry has the potential to become a leader in high performance, energy efficiency building design, construction, sales, and management. The summit is bringing together local and national representatives to provide free certified trainings to enable the residential and commercial building community to use state-of-the-art technologies and techniques.
EPA - Mountain Peak Special Utility District Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
October 22, 2010
Midlothian, TX
EPA Regional Administrator Al Armendariz will attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to announce that the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project received $1M of Recover Act funding to construct a 100 Kw wind turbine that will arrest usage when the wind is not blowing in one area and could be blowing in another. This innovative upgrade is expected to reduce electricity consumption by 68 percent and electricity costs by $70,000 per year.
EPA - Change the World, Start with Energy Star™ Campaign Exhibit House
October 8-10, 2010
South Towne Exposition Center, Deseret News Fall Home Show, Salt Lake City, Utah
EPA Regional Administrator Jim Martin will attend the Change the World, Start with Energy Star Campaign Exhibit House. At the event, visitors will have a chance to tour the exhibit house and learn how to make simple, energy-efficient changes that save money on utility bills. The house features hands-on interactive displays for the whole family, and visitors will be able to show their commitment to protecting the environment by taking the Energy Star™ pledge.
GSA - Executive Leadership Conference
October 25, 2010
Williamsburg, VA
Pen & Pad with Administrator Johnson on opportunities to use IT to advance administration priorities around open government and sustainability.
GSA - Executive Leadership Conference
October 26, 2010
Williamsburg, VA
Panel on "Obama Administration: The Next Two Years"
ED - Virginia Clean Technology
October 26, 2010
Charlottesville, VA
In October ED will be participating in a presentation by the interagency taskforce to build “regional innovation clusters.” The event is the “Virginia Clean Technology” conference. It is lead by a group, the “Virginia Energy Project.”
DOL - Building Bridges to Energy Careers
October 26-28, 2010
Alexandria, VA
The theme for the 2010 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit is “Building Bridges to Energy Careers.” The Summit will cover topics from national initiatives to industry-specific best practices. Specific topics include: 1) Strategic view of initiatives at the national and legislative front that will impact the energy industry; 2) the "Get Into Energy" Career Pathways Model; 3) Building bridges to energy careers for women and transitioning workers; 4) Smart Grid and how it will impact the existing workforce and training for future jobs; and 5) effective approaches to address the math skills gap. Conference participants will include representatives from state energy consortia, government, industry, education, and workforce development.
USDA - Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference
October 27-29, 2010
New Delhi, India
Government ministers, high-level decision makers and policy-level thinkers from countries all over the world will convene to address the key drivers of renewable energy production and use, which continue to drive the industry forward, despite the global economic recession.
GSA - USGBC Northern California Chapter Green Building Superheroes Awards Gala
October 29, 2010
San Francisco, CA
Steve Leeds, Senior Sustainability Officer, will accept the 2010 "Green Groundbreaker Award" on behalf of Martha Johnson at the USGBC Northern California Chapter Green Building Superheroes Awards Gala.
DOI - Atlantic Wind Energy Assoc. Conference
October 6, 2010
Atlantic City, NJ
Secretary Salazar will offer the keynote speech at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) North American Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibition Wilma Lewis, Assistant Secretary of Land & Minerals Management, will participate in the Atlantic Wind Energy Association Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
DOI - IMCC 2010 Mid-Year Meeting
October 26-27, 2010
Charleston, South Carolina
The IMCC 2010 Mid-Year Meeting is a regularly scheduled event convened by the Interstate Mining Compact Commission, a multi-state organization that represents the natural resource interests of its 23 member states. Joe Pizarchik, OSM Director and Glenda Owens, OSM Deputy Director, will be attending this meeting to inform the states on OSM initiatives and listen to feedback from IMCC members.
DOI - The Energy Daily's Transmission Sting Summit
October 5, 2010
Washington, DC
David Hayes, Deputy Secretary of Energy, will be the keynote speaker at the Energy Daily's Transmisssion Siting Summit.
DOI - Environmental Law Conference
October 22, 2010
Yosemite, CA & Palo Alto, CA
David Hayes, Deputy Secretary of Energy, will speak at the Environmental Law Conference and particpate on an Environmental Panel.
DOT - Greener Skies Over Initiative
October 22, 2010
Seattle, WA
This is a partnership among FAA, Alaska Airlines, Boeing and the Port of Seattle to reduce aircraft fuel consumption, emissions and noise through improved approach procedures to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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DOC - Financing the Midwest Energy Transition: Innovation and Infrastructure
October 18, 2010
Cleveland, OH
Assistant Secretary John Fernandez, Economic Development Administration, joins a discusion to pisition midwest as regional leader in clean energy and innovation.
DOC - Geothermal Association's Annual Meeting
October 25, 2010
Sacramento, CA
Holly Vineyard, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa, the Middle Eas, and South Asia, ITA, attends the Geothermal Association's Annual Meeting and Trade Show (in collaboration with the Department of Energy) will take place October 24-27 in Sacramento, CA. The expected audience is approximately 2,000 participants from the US private sector (geothermal industry - producers and manufacturers), international private sector, and foreign government officials. DAS Vineyard will be a luncheon speaker and will highlight the President's National Export Initiative (NEI).
DOC - GridWeek
October 18, 2010
Washington, DC
Secretary Locke gives opening remarks for the GridWeek Conference. His remarks will focus on 1) the role of the Smart Grid in advancing the National Export Initiative; 2) the creation of new jobs in an emerging clean energy sector; 3) the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide; and 4) global Smart Grid standards harmonization and deployment.
DOC - Cleantech Forum New York
October 13, 2010
New York, NY
The leading East Coast investment forum for Clean Tech, Assistant Secretary Kumar will do the morning key note speech along with Governor Pitaki, DOE and Congressman Israel.
DOC - Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference Mission to India
October 27, 2010
New Delhi, India
Assistant Secretary Kumar is leading a delegation of 40 US Companies to the Delhi Int. Renewable Energy Conference with DOE Assistant Secretary Cathy Zoi. Ministers from around the world with delegations will attend.
DOC - District Export Council Green Conference
October 24-27, 2010
Detroit, MI
The Secretary will provide the keynote and Assistant Secretary Kumar will address the group at the District Export Council annual event with USDOC Industry partners is focused on "Green Activities."
DOC - Columbia University: Climate Symposium Revitalizing the Debate
October 11, 2010
Columbia University, New York, NY
NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco will atted this event aimed at revitalizing the climate change debate. The symposium is hosted by The Columbia Climate Center at the Earth Institute, Columbia University, and The Consulate General of Denmark in New York.
DOC - Society of Environmental Journalists 20th Annual Conference
October 15, 2010
Missoula, MT
The Society of Environmental Journalists meets annually to brings together journalists, scientists, government officials, advocacy leaders and others in order to improve the quality and accuracy of environmental reporting. NOAA's Dr. Jane Lubchenco will speak during a session on "Lessons From the Gulf, " and what went wrong and how to prevent another incident like Deepwater Horizon.
CEQ - Society of Environmental Journalists 20th Annual Conference
October 16, 2010
Missoula, MT
The Society of Environmental Journalists Conference sessions on environmental and clean energy issues. CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley will participate in the plenary: U.S. Energy Frontiers: Beyond the Gulf Disaster.
DOC - 31st Annual Governor's Water Conference
October 26, 2010
Norman, OK
This event pulls in local, state and federal interests on water, with discussions on using and conserving the resource amidst energy and climate and other impacts. NOAA's Dr. Lubchenco will speak on the agency's contributions to water resource management.
DOC - 31st Annual Governor's Water Conference
October 26, 2010
Norman, OK
This event pulls in local, state and federal interests on water, with discussions on using and conserving the resource amidst energy and climate and other impacts. NOAA's Dr. Jane Lubchenco will speak on the agency's contributions to water resource management.
CEQ - GreenGov Awards Ceremony
October 7, 2010
Washington, DC
Nancy Sutley, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, will attend the 2010 GreenGov Presidential Awards celebrate extraordinary achievement in the pursuit of President Obama's Executive Order 13514 on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Building on 15 years of Presidential awards for agency environmental achievement, the Awards honor exceptional Federal civilian and military personnel, agency teams, agency projects and facilities, and agency programs that exemplify President Obama's charge to lead by example in sustainability.
CEQ - GreenGov Awards Ceremony
October 7, 2010
Washington, DC
Nancy Sutley, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, will attend the 2010 GreenGov Presidential Awards celebrate extraordinary achievement in the pursuit of President Obama's Executive Order 13514 on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. Building on 15 years of Presidential awards for agency environmental achievement, the Awards honor exceptional Federal civilian and military personnel, agency teams, agency projects and facilities, and agency programs that exemplify President Obama's charge to lead by example in sustainability.
HUD - Governor's Conference on Housing and Sustainable Communities
October 5, 2010
Baltimore, MD
Assistant Secretary for Housing and Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration Dave Stevens delivers keynote remarks at the awards luncheon.
CEQ - GreenGov Symposium
October 5-7, 2010
Washington, DC
The 2010 GreenGov Symposium represents the first time the Obama Administration will bring together leaders from Federal, state and local governments, nonprofit and academic communities and the private sector to identify opportunities around greening the Federal Government. The Symposium is focused on the performance goals set by President Obama in his Executive Order 13514 on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance signed on October 5, 2009.
DOD - Empowering Defense through Energy Security
October 13, 2010
Pentagon
Our nation's energy challenges are also today's security challenges. For the Department of Defense, energy can serve as a force multiplier, providing range and endurance for our forces. It can also become a vulnerability, tethering our fighting forces to logistics tails easily targeted by adversaries. Improving DoD's energy posture will enhance our combat capability in theater and support for combat capability at our fixed installations. To help us think about these issues, you are invited to attend a forum focusing on Energy Security at the Department of Defense on 13 October 2010. This event will bring OSD and the Services together to hear from and interact with leaders throughout the Department."
DOI - Secretary Salazar Green-Lights First-Ever Solar Energy Projects on Public Lands
October 5, 2010
In an historic step forward in the nation’s clean energy future, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today approved the first large-scale solar energy plants ever to be built on public lands. The two projects, both located in California, are the first in a series of renewable energy projects on public lands under final review by the Department of the Interior that would provide thousands of U.S. jobs and advance U.S. clean energy technologies.
DOC - Colorado Cleantech Awards Celebration
October 19, 2010
Showcase the companies and individuals who have made a significant impact on Colorado's cleantech industry during 2010.
DOC - Business Roundtable on Climate Services
October 20, 2010
Secretary Locke delivers a keynote address to Institute for Global Environmental Strategies who members are supportive of the development of the Climate Service
