Previous Workshop Hosted at the Historic
MB Hall
On
Thursday May 22, 2008,
Oakland University hosted a
project development workshop at the historic
MB Hall
ballroom. Presentations on wind & biomass energy systems were given.
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for more information on MB Hall.
What's It All About?
Renewable, or sustainable,
energy systems are receiving a great deal of attention in recent months due to
rising energy costs, the security of fuel supply, climate change, and the need
to foster this emerging manufacturing sector to create jobs, and to provide
educational curriculums & programs to support this growth. Two very well
developed technologies stand out that can provide real, cost savings projects
TODAY. With the proper resources, wind power and wood chip boiler projects
can provide cost savings while simultaneously offering living laboratories for
renewable energy systems within our schools, colleges, and cities. Look
below to learn who is doing this now, and how to bring the following
features to your
institution:
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reduce your reliance on
fossil fuels
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hedge against future utility
rate increases
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integrate sustainable
technologies into your learning environment
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install energy projects with
a positive cash flow
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invest in Michigan or
regional based energy resources
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reduce your institutions
carbon footprint
The workshop will discussed wood
chip boiler systems and community & small scale wind power. These two
types of projects use well proven, available technology to provide cost savings
projects that can provide your institution with the foundation for a sustainable
energy supply.
Practical & Applied
Information
The focus of the speakers and
information will a practical, "how-to" approach aimed at providing you and your
institution with the tools needed to study, develop, and implement your own
projects. Case studies, reliable equipment, and how to conduct feasibility
studies will be the core focus. See the agenda below.
Presentations & Other
Documents
(Video coming soon, please check
back)
Michigan
Legislative update, RPS & Feed in tariffs - Kathleen Law (State
Representative)
Presentation
PDF Presentation MPG
Contact Presenter
HB-5218
Introduction to alt. energy & OU wind
/ biomass studies – Jim Leidel
(Oakland University)
Presentation PDF
Presentation MPG
Contact Presenter
Wind
feasibility studies, met. towers, & the Michigan resource – John Wolar
(AES, Mich.)
Presentation PDF
Presentation MPG
Contact Presenter
Wind
technology overview & distributed wind – Mark Boumansour (Entegrity
Wind)
Presentation PDF
Presentation MPG
Contact Presenter
Wind project case studies from
Minnesota & Michigan thumb – Jim Leidel (Oakland
University)
Presentation PDF
Presentation MPG
Contact Presenter
Biomass
resources in Michigan – Anthony Weatherspoon (Mi DNR Forest
Service)
Presentation PDF
Presentation MPG
Contact Presenter
Biomass procurement,
transportation & handling - Ted Barret (Mid Michigan Recycling)
Presentation PDF
Presentation MPG
Contact Presenter
Biomass
boiler feasibility studies – Dr. Fred Jones (Cogen Designs)
Presentation PDF
Presentation MPG
Contact Presenter
Biomass
boiler project air permitting – Dr. Chris Schilling (Saginaw
Valley State Univ.)
Presentation PDF
Presentation MPG
Contact Presenter
Biomass
boiler project case studies – Dave Wilkinson (Thermo Energy Systems)
Presentation PDF
Presentation MPG
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Renewable
energy credits, project funding, and grant opportunities – (Michael
Philips)
Presentation PDF
Presentation MPG
Contact Presenter
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