http://www.cleanenergystates.org/events/ http://www.cleanenergystates.org/events/owap-webinar-doi-boem-discussion-on-osw-public-liaison-coordination/view/2012-05-22 <p>Please join us for a discussion with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Department of Interior regarding their approach to providing effective public liaison and coordination on issues related to offshore wind energy. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22 at 3-4 pm EDT. <br/><br/> The purpose of the webinar is for the Bureau and Department to: <br/><br/> •   Provide a general overview of the structure of the offshore wind energy program <br/><br/> •   Describe BOEM and DOI’s framework for implementing an effective public liaison and coordination function to consider and address major public issues related to the program (in contrast to proposed project-specific issues undergoing regulatory review) <br/><br/> •   Identify points of contact for issues, both within BOEM and DOI <br/><br/> The guest speakers will include Ned Farquhar of DOI, Tommy Beaudreau, Director of BOEM, and Elizabeth Klein of DOI.</p> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:54:49 -0400 http://www.cleanenergystates.org/events/owap-webinar-doi-boem-discussion-on-osw-public-liaison-coordination/view/2012-05-22 http://www.cleanenergystates.org/events/cesa-rps-webinar-renewable-solar-thermal/view/2012-05-30 <p>This month’s webinar will focus on the technical status, cost effectiveness, market barriers, and greenhouse gas benefits associated with four technologies for residential and commercial building applications – solar water and space heating, high efficiency air- and ground-source heat pumps, clean and high efficiency wood pellet and chip boilers, and biodiesel blended with fuel oil. <br/><br/> The webinar will report on the findings from a recent study: Massachusetts Renewable Heating and Cooling: Opportunities and Impacts Study, which was prepared by Meister Consultants Group for the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. The technology and cost findings in the study are broadly applicable to states with similar climates and resources, but the methodology the researchers used could be applied to other states as well. <br/><br/> Webinar presentations will be followed by time for questions submitted by webinar participants. <br/><br/> Speakers: <br/> •   Bram Claeys, Renewable Energy Policy Director, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources <br/> •   Christie Howe, Project Manager, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center <br/> •   Neil Veilleux, Senior Consultant, Meister Consultants Group <br/><br/> To download the study, please see <a href="http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/renewables/renewable-thermal-study.pdf">http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/renewables/renewable-thermal-study.pdf</a> <br/><br/> This webinar is supported by Clean Energy States Alliance, the U.S. Department of Energy, and The Energy Foundation.</p> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:49:18 -0400 http://www.cleanenergystates.org/events/cesa-rps-webinar-renewable-solar-thermal/view/2012-05-30