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DATES TO REMEMBER
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Austin, TX 08/17/2011
Houston, TX 09/14/2011
Washington D.C. 09/20/2011
Dallas, TX 10/17 - 10/21
El Paso, TX 10/27 - 10/28
Corpus Christi, TX
11/06 - 11/09
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NEW MEMBERS
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Albert Richter
AAA Solar Texas
San Antonio, TX
Peter Kennon
Acciona Energy North America
Corpration, Chicago, IL
Christina Cazares
Acciona Energy North America
Corporation, Boulder City, NV
Jade Scheele
Cielo Wind Power, Austin, TX
Tim Cornelius
National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO) Charlotte, NC
Dennis Richter
National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO) Charlotte, NC
Kevin Kilkelly
SolarWorld Americas
Camarillo, CA
Pete Winstead
Winstead PC, Austin, TX
Al Axe
Winstead PC, Austin, TX
Robert Shaddox
Winstead PC, Houston, TX
Ron Loveday
InnerGeo LLC,
Corpus Christi, TX
Guy Seaman
InnerGeo LLC,
Corpus Christi, TX
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TREIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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President: Steve Wiese, Clean Energy Associates
Vice President: Hala Ballouz, Electric Power Engineers, Inc.
Secretary: John Lichtenberger, SunEdison
Treasurer: Colin Meehan, Environmental Defense Fund
Members:
Cris Eugster, CPS Energy
Kevin Gresham,
E.On Climate &
Renewables
John Hoffner, CH2M Hill
Robert "Bob" King,
Good Company Associates
Andrew McCalla,
Meridian Solar
Mike Sloan, Virtus Energy
Research Associates
Billy J. "B.J." Stanbery,
HelioVolt Corporation
Robert "Bob" Webb,
Biofuels Power Corporation
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TREIA STAFF
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Executive Director:
Russel Smith
Director of Finance: Kathryn Houser
Manager of Operations: Scott Kornfeld
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Greetings!
Welcome to the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association newsletter. We intend to bring timely news in an easy to read format. If you've got ideas, news or suggestions please let us know by hitting reply and giving us your feedback. Thanks for staying in touch!
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From the president...
Steve Weise, President, TREIA Board of Directors
As professionals in the renewable energy industry we're accustomed to thinking about the future of how energy is harvested, delivered, and consumed, and about the technologies and processes which manage that ever-present flow. We live our professional lives with one foot firmly grounded in the reality of the way things actually are, now, and the other in how things might be, ought to be, one day soon.
For me, the past couple of months have been emblematic of that dichotomy. High summer temperatures, the prospect of carbon regulation, and an incredibly low tolerance for economic risk have raised concern ... More>
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Wind To Help Desalinate Groundwater In State Supported Pilot Project
Facing severe water shortages and an ongoing drought, Colorado City will get a new source of drinking water thanks to a $2,756,295 grant awarded to Mitchell County by the Texas Department of Rural Affairs. More>
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Industry Abuzz Over CPS Energy Solar Breakout Move
by Russel E. Smith
 When the San Antonio Expresss-News featured an article on July 12 about the expected announcement of the winning company for CPS Energy's proposed 50 MW solar project, few expected the nugget found in the story. Turns out the announcement was to be delayed a few weeks because ... More> |
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Return with me now to those thrilling days of yesteryear ....
El Paso Electric Moves To Implement SB 1910 "True" Net Metering Requirements
By Russel E. Smith
El Paso Electric (EPE) has moved quickly to implement the provisions of SB 1910 (Rodriguez) which passed in the 82nd Legislature and was signed into law by the Governor. TREIA supported the bill. On July 11, the utility filed revisions to its Tariff Schedule No. 48 (39582_1_702326.PDF) for approval by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).
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WebWize ... New Features!
by Scott Kornfeld
For those who have not been to the TREIA web site in a while, there are a few changes you should know about:
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AETI Announces Industry's First 1000 Volt 1 MW UL 1741-Tested Inverter System
 Houston-based American Electric Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AETI) the leading global provider of power delivery solutions for the traditional and renewable energy industries, today announced that the company has received notification from TUV Rheinland that its 1 MW 1000 Volt Integrated Solar Inversion Station (ISIS™) has ... More> |
AEI Hosts Small Wind Turbine Testing Association Workshop
The inaugural meeting of the Small Wind Association of Testers (SWAT) will take place July 26-29, during a 3-day workshop and tour. The venue is Amarillo, Texas, home of the first American Wind Energy Association National Meetings and now start to the SWAT forum. This workshop will bring together experts in testing, data collection, small system manufacturers, system suppliers, standard and certification bodies and government officials. More>
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Over 60 Renewables Companies In Houston - Boxley Study Analyzes Why
A new study by Boxley Group, a Houston-based energy consulting company, reveals that the oil and gas industry is a key driver of the renewable energy industry and, along with the local workforce, makes Houston a natural fit and a desirable location for energy companies of all kinds.
The study revealed that there are more than 60 renewable energy companies located in the city and its surrounding region. The study examines ... More>
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DEFG Makes Resource Adequacy, Cost and Reliability Report Available
Building off our work on resource adequacy six years ago, Distributed Energy Financial Group (DEFG) LLC has released the latest report in the Series of Regulatory Choices (No. 5), "Resource Adequacy and the Cost of Reliability." The report is a framing document for one of the most critical issues facing the electricity industry. More>
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TXU Energy, SolarCity Offer $5 Million in Solar Incentives
TXU Energy and SolarCity, a leading solar and energy efficiency provider, are expanding their partnership by establishing a $5 million incentive fund to encourage and accelerate solar energy adoption in Texas. The new solar fund will provide a $1,000 incentive for up to 5,000 new or current TXU Energy residential customers who sign up for the solar offer. More>
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APS Solar Completes Big Texas Sun Solar Project At The Fort Worth Zoo
Alternative Power Solutions Corp., dba APS Solar was selected by Green Mountain Energy to install a 51.2 KW system for an administration building at the Fort Worth Zoo in Fort Worth, Texas. This system was designed to help reduce the energy consumption and harmful carbon dioxide emissions. The solar array is expected to produce more than 62,941 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per year by converting sunlight into pollution-free electricity. It occupies over 2,816 square feet andconsists of 128 Lumeta PowerPly solar panels that are 400 watts each. The system will offset 196,548 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions each year. More>
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DISCLAIMER: Reference to a specific company, product, or service, in TREIA's Renewable Energy Record, does not constitute or imply recommendation or endorsement by TREIA. TREIA is not legally responsible or liable for claims by third parties expressed herein or in links from this publication. We hope the information in this newsletter was of value and easy to read. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for timely topics!
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Russel Smith, Editor
Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association
Debrah Dubay, Layout & Design
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