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Previous CTG Events:
- Michael Rigney, Senior Director of Business Development for EnerNOC
discussed their demand response business model and the future of D/R in the U.S.
- Colin Wolfe of ConocoPhillips Alternative Energy Group discussed their
portfolio diversification strategy and areas of renewable energy that
ConocoPhillips was looking to invest in.
- Haresh Patel, VP of Sales for HelioVolt an Austin-based solar PV
manufacturer presented "Solar 101"
- John Clapp of Citibank's Global Power Group - "How Wall Street is
Anticipating Carbon Pricing".
- Airtricity CEO, Eddie O’Conner – Discussed wind industry in the U.S. and
Airtricity’s role in the industry.
- TXU Presents: “Power 101: Overview of the Power Industry in the U.S.” – TXU
offered a lecture surveying the workings of the power industry.
- Joel Serface, Director of Clean Energy Incubator, “Opportunities in
CleanTech” – Joel Serface discussed with new CTG members the role that CEI plays
in the Texas CleanTech community and presented opportunities for members to work
with CEI companies.
- “Bridging the Gap” social with Engineers for a Sustainable World, and
College of Engineering – A networking event aimed at building nurturing
relationships and information exchange between the business and engineering
departments.
- Guided Tour of Austin Energy Power Plants
- Jess Totten, Director, Electric Industry Oversight Division Public Utility
Commission of Texas, “Retail Electric Markets and Renewable Energy in the State
of Texas.” – Jess Totten gave an overview of how ERCOT functions and introduced
the Certified Renewable Energy Zone, or CREZ, program that is paving the way to
further increases in renewable generation capacity in Texas.
- Terrence Cantorna, Business Development Manager, Shell Wind Energy Inc.,
“Opportunities for Growth in The Wind Industry.” – Mr. Cantorna introduced
attendees to the workings of the wind industry, gave an overview of the market,
and discussed opportunities for growth and employment in the wind industry.
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