| Economic Evaluation - A Taxing Exercise There are a number of programs widely available to prepare economic evaluations for proposed investments. Unfortunately, these programs often ignore the impact of income taxes. Just how significant is this problem? More... |
The Island Writers' Network of
Hilton Head Island, SC, plans to
present its anthology, Hilton
Head Island: Unpacked and
Staying, at the Heritage Festival,
a benefit for the Heritage Library
Foundation. The Festival
celebrates the tenth anniversary
of the Foundation. For more
information, call 843-686-6560.
Hilton Head Island, SC, plans to
present its anthology, Hilton
Head Island: Unpacked and
Staying, at the Heritage Festival,
a benefit for the Heritage Library
Foundation. The Festival
celebrates the tenth anniversary
of the Foundation. For more
information, call 843-686-6560.
P. O. Box 2511
Bluffton, SC 29910
E-Mail: jane@jane-hill.com
Bluffton, SC 29910
E-Mail: jane@jane-hill.com
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Jane Price Hill, PE, MBA
For more than 35 years, Jane Hill has been involved in developing computer models for a wide range of
applications: predicting vehicular traffic patterns and volumes, forecasting economic impacts of transportation
facilities, estimating commuter choice among various forms of transportation, evaluating the expected impacts
of demand side options for electric utilities, and predicting the technical operation and resulting economics of
distributed electric generation.
In recent years, her work has been concentrated in energy applications, specifically determining the expected
impact of on-site generation and demand side options. To facilitate this work, she has developed detailed
analysis models which permit extensive manipulation and evaluation of hourly interval data.
Much of her experience has been in the industrial sector. However, she has also worked with universities and
state and local governments to evaluate energy options and to develop reporting tools to document the results
of energy efficiency programs.
She has published a number of papers in the United States, Canada, and Europe. These papers address
cogeneration, peak shaving, waste-to-energy, and economic implications of electric generation options.
She currently serves on the board of the Southeastern Energy Society and is a past board member of the
South Carolina Chapter of the U. S. Green Building Council. A registered professional engineer in Georgia and
South Carolina, she is also a Certified Energy Manager and a Certified Cogeneration Professional. She is an
associate at Energy Ace, Inc.
applications: predicting vehicular traffic patterns and volumes, forecasting economic impacts of transportation
facilities, estimating commuter choice among various forms of transportation, evaluating the expected impacts
of demand side options for electric utilities, and predicting the technical operation and resulting economics of
distributed electric generation.
In recent years, her work has been concentrated in energy applications, specifically determining the expected
impact of on-site generation and demand side options. To facilitate this work, she has developed detailed
analysis models which permit extensive manipulation and evaluation of hourly interval data.
Much of her experience has been in the industrial sector. However, she has also worked with universities and
state and local governments to evaluate energy options and to develop reporting tools to document the results
of energy efficiency programs.
She has published a number of papers in the United States, Canada, and Europe. These papers address
cogeneration, peak shaving, waste-to-energy, and economic implications of electric generation options.
She currently serves on the board of the Southeastern Energy Society and is a past board member of the
South Carolina Chapter of the U. S. Green Building Council. A registered professional engineer in Georgia and
South Carolina, she is also a Certified Energy Manager and a Certified Cogeneration Professional. She is an
associate at Energy Ace, Inc.
Having numerous publications relating to energy issues, Jane Hill has now published two works of fiction. Clarendon Island is an historical fiction about the Lowcountry of South Carolina This middle grade fiction tells the history of the Lowcountry from the Huguenot immigration of the late 1600s through the Charleston earthquake of 1886. Colorful characters include pirates, ghosts, moonshiners, and most unusual neighbors. The book is offered by Salt Marsh Cottage Books, and it is also available from Amazon.com. |
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In August, 2007, Salt Marsh Cottage
Books released the sequel to
Clarendon Island. In Only a Ghost of
a Chance, the feisty ladies of
Clarendon Island are faced with a new
challenge: to save an innocent man
from a murder conviction.
Fifteen-year-old Charlotte and her
friends learn that knowing the truth
and having evidence that is
admissible in a court of law are two
different things. Complicating their
struggle for justice is the fact that
their only link to the truth is a ghost.
Books released the sequel to
Clarendon Island. In Only a Ghost of
a Chance, the feisty ladies of
Clarendon Island are faced with a new
challenge: to save an innocent man
from a murder conviction.
Fifteen-year-old Charlotte and her
friends learn that knowing the truth
and having evidence that is
admissible in a court of law are two
different things. Complicating their
struggle for justice is the fact that
their only link to the truth is a ghost.
Jane's next book signings will be in
the fall in Beaufort and Hilton Head.
the fall in Beaufort and Hilton Head.
Southeastern Energy Society 2010 Spring Series of Programs
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Alston & Bird Announces Climate Change and Carbon Management Blog
Alston & Bird's Climate Change and Carbon Management team has launched a blog which focuses on rapidly emerging
issues associated with greenhouse gas emissions.
issues associated with greenhouse gas emissions.
Green Houseboats
While more popular in Europe and Asia, house boats may provide an interesting
alternative in the U.S.for homes as well as recreation. These zero-emission house boats
provide much the same facilities as loft-style homes.
alternative in the U.S.for homes as well as recreation. These zero-emission house boats
provide much the same facilities as loft-style homes.
The Silberfisch houseboat is a floating home by Bernhard Urich and design firm Confused-
Direction architects Flo Florian and Sascha Akkermann. This eco-friendly project
represents a balanced mix of design and maritime romance. Two of the primary “green”
methods used in the house’s construction are a green roof planted with vegetation and
the use of reclaimed wood wherever possible.
Direction architects Flo Florian and Sascha Akkermann. This eco-friendly project
represents a balanced mix of design and maritime romance. Two of the primary “green”
methods used in the house’s construction are a green roof planted with vegetation and
the use of reclaimed wood wherever possible.
Can we expect to see these innovative houseboats at Harbour Town in Hilton Head?
| Have your heard about solar coffee roasting? |
Dave and Mike Hartkop invented their first solar coffee roaster in the summer of 2004. They built it in their parents'
backyard using mirrors, a broccoli steamer, and an old satellite dish. Today, they use their newest custom-built machine,
which roasts at temperatures between 450 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit. This may well be the only carbon neutral coffee
roasting facility in the world.
While photovoltaics are no where near economically viable in most applications, passive solar applications, such as
developed by the Hartkok brothers, may offer a wide range of economic, environmentally friendly options.
backyard using mirrors, a broccoli steamer, and an old satellite dish. Today, they use their newest custom-built machine,
which roasts at temperatures between 450 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit. This may well be the only carbon neutral coffee
roasting facility in the world.
While photovoltaics are no where near economically viable in most applications, passive solar applications, such as
developed by the Hartkok brothers, may offer a wide range of economic, environmentally friendly options.
May 17: James Farnham and Dave Mizerowski, Business Development Managers at Clean Energy Fuels, described
the benefits of Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs). NGVs look like any other vehicles. The difference is that NGVs
operate on clean-burning natural gas. Compared to gasoline or diesel, CNG fuel provides significant reductions in
health-harming, smog-forming pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
the benefits of Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs). NGVs look like any other vehicles. The difference is that NGVs
operate on clean-burning natural gas. Compared to gasoline or diesel, CNG fuel provides significant reductions in
health-harming, smog-forming pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
April 19: The April program featured Lonnie Carter, President of Santee Cooper. The
program was entitled "How Is South Carolina's Largest Power Producer Leading the
Way in Going Green?" Mr. Carter discussed Santee Cooper's ambitious goal to
generate forty percent of its electricity through non-greenhouse gas emitting
resources, biomass fuels, efficiency, and conservation by 2020. He also talked about
potential rate implications of carbon legislation. More . . .
program was entitled "How Is South Carolina's Largest Power Producer Leading the
Way in Going Green?" Mr. Carter discussed Santee Cooper's ambitious goal to
generate forty percent of its electricity through non-greenhouse gas emitting
resources, biomass fuels, efficiency, and conservation by 2020. He also talked about
potential rate implications of carbon legislation. More . . .
March 15: David Godfrey and Jennifer Wilson, State Utilities Program Managers for GEFA's Office of Energy
Resources, presented updates on several energy programs in Georgia. They discussed the Competitive Grants
Boost Innovative Energy Projects, the Clean Energy Rebate Program, and the State Retrofit Program.
Resources, presented updates on several energy programs in Georgia. They discussed the Competitive Grants
Boost Innovative Energy Projects, the Clean Energy Rebate Program, and the State Retrofit Program.
The fifth annual Southeast Bioenergy Conference will be held August 3-5 in Tifton, Georgia. The conference will
include presentations by speakers for industry, government, and academia.
include presentations by speakers for industry, government, and academia.