| 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
| Energy News & Events |
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. and James J. Hirsch and Associates.
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. and James J. Hirsch and Associates.
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. 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. Both books are available from Salt Marsh Cottage Books and Amazon.com. For readers with eReaders, both books can be downloaded for Kindle or Nook. Jane was a featured speaker at BRAVO, Beaufort County's month-long celebration of the arts. She recently won third place for her short story "No Time like the Present" in a national literary contest. |
| Southface's monthly Sustainable Atlanta Roundtables are held on the first Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at All Saints Church-Ellis Hall, 634 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308. To RSVP for roundtables, call 404/872-3549 or register on-line. |
| Southface Sustainable Atlanta Roundtables |
Southeastern Energy Society 2011 Fall Series of Programs
| Innovations in Energy |
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Energy Webcasts |
| News Briefs |
| Links |
| Publishing News |
The US has large deposits of natural gas.
A process called "fracking" (hydraulic
fracturing) may enhance the ability to
capture this gas, but is this process safe?
Read Ken Silverstein's overview:
"Fracking: Get the Science Out."
A process called "fracking" (hydraulic
fracturing) may enhance the ability to
capture this gas, but is this process safe?
Read Ken Silverstein's overview:
"Fracking: Get the Science Out."
The second annual South Carolina Renewable Energy
Forum was held on July 27th in Columbia. The all-day
event concentrated on potential for renewable energy
development in the state of South Carolina, as well as
job creation and how to keep both energy dollars and
talent in the state.
Forum was held on July 27th in Columbia. The all-day
event concentrated on potential for renewable energy
development in the state of South Carolina, as well as
job creation and how to keep both energy dollars and
talent in the state.
Speakers included representatives from in-state electric utilities and government agencies, political experts,
and researchers who shared their vision and expertise on how South Carolina can play a role in this growing
sector. Presentations are available on the SC Biomass Council's website.
and researchers who shared their vision and expertise on how South Carolina can play a role in this growing
sector. Presentations are available on the SC Biomass Council's website.
The American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME) has released a paper
on strengthening math and science in
K-12 curricula.
Engineers (ASME) has released a paper
on strengthening math and science in
K-12 curricula.
Jon Puckett, Ameresco's Fuel Procurement Manager, spoke on Ameresco's Savannah River Site (SRS) Biomass
Project at the November 21st meeting. This project will be DOE's largest ever Energy Savings Performance
Contract (ESPC). The cogeneration plant will use biomass as boiler fuel, producing steam for electric power
generation and process. The presentation focused on highlights from the 18 month construction,
commissioning, and start-up periods.
Project at the November 21st meeting. This project will be DOE's largest ever Energy Savings Performance
Contract (ESPC). The cogeneration plant will use biomass as boiler fuel, producing steam for electric power
generation and process. The presentation focused on highlights from the 18 month construction,
commissioning, and start-up periods.
The October 17th, 2011, meeting featured SEES board member Peter Floyd. Peter
presented an update on the deployment and use of smart grid technology for Georgia
utilities--electric, gas, and water. The presentation included case studies as well as
technical information. Part 1 -- Part 2
presented an update on the deployment and use of smart grid technology for Georgia
utilities--electric, gas, and water. The presentation included case studies as well as
technical information. Part 1 -- Part 2
At the September 19th, 2011, SEES meeting Bill McMullen described the Cimarron Solar Plant--Southern
Company's first commercial-scale solar operation. The facility is a cooperative effort between Southern
Company and Ted Turner. The 364-acre plant site is located in New Mexico, adjacent to Turner's Vermejo
Park Ranch. The facility was completed in eight months and began commercial operation in early December
2010. First Solar is a leading manufacturer of thin-film PV solar modules, and it is the first company in the
world to bring the PV panel manufacturing cost below $1 per watt. Presentation: Part 1 -- Part 2 -- Part3
Company's first commercial-scale solar operation. The facility is a cooperative effort between Southern
Company and Ted Turner. The 364-acre plant site is located in New Mexico, adjacent to Turner's Vermejo
Park Ranch. The facility was completed in eight months and began commercial operation in early December
2010. First Solar is a leading manufacturer of thin-film PV solar modules, and it is the first company in the
world to bring the PV panel manufacturing cost below $1 per watt. Presentation: Part 1 -- Part 2 -- Part3
EU imposes embargo on Iranian oil
Deutsche Welle, January 23, 2012
European Union foreign ministers have
announced a ban on the import of
Iranian oil. The new oil sanction against
Iran prohibits any new deals and calls for
existing contracts to be stopped by July
this year.
Deutsche Welle, January 23, 2012
European Union foreign ministers have
announced a ban on the import of
Iranian oil. The new oil sanction against
Iran prohibits any new deals and calls for
existing contracts to be stopped by July
this year.
At the Southeast Clean Power Summit experts from throughout the Southeast will discuss trends in clean
power and what these trends are likely to mean for utilities, regulators, developers, and customers in the
region. The conference will be held February 16-17, 2012, in New Orleans, LA.
power and what these trends are likely to mean for utilities, regulators, developers, and customers in the
region. The conference will be held February 16-17, 2012, in New Orleans, LA.
The 2012 Greenprints Conference will be held on March 7-8 at the Georgia
Tech Research Institute in Atlanta.
Tech Research Institute in Atlanta.
This fifth Energy Efficiency
Global Forum will be held March
27-29, 2012, in Orlando, FL.
Global Forum will be held March
27-29, 2012, in Orlando, FL.
On Demand: Data Mining 101 (SAS)
******
******