TREIA invites you to join some of our country's and state's top renewable energy thought leaders for what promises to be an enlightening and energizing conference experience. Texas Renewables 2012 will explore the issues that are critical to understand in the ongoing effort to achieve greater national energy self reliance and assurance of Texas electric resource adequacy and reliability.

 

The election will be a month behind us giving speakers time to have contemplated its implications. Whatever direction it goes, expect insights from our presenters on the new business and political climate.

They will explore how renewables can thrive in a purported "all of the above" energy policy future; revisit the drivers of the renewable energy movement; present their expectations for the upcoming Texas legislative session; and analyze the latest technologies and how they are changing the template of electricity generation, delivery and demand.

 

Themed "Renewable Energy and the Unified Energy System," Texas Renewables 2012 is the coming together of the state's renewable energy industry, utility industry, government, and non-profit sectors around perhaps the most critical issues of our times. A healthier more sustainable and secure energy future is something we all should strive for. At Lost Pines Resort in December we will be working to that end, offering a venue for all sectors to hit the reset button and find a positive direction regardless the climate handed us.

 

Come ready to experience something new.

Expect the unexpected ...

• Sponsorships are welcomed
• Exhibit information 
• Detailed Agenda
• To register

Or Contact: 

Laura Rice, 830-456-1341, lrice@treia.org

Russel Smith, 512-345-5446, rsmith@treia.org

Scott Kornfeld, 512-716-9012, skornfeld@treia.org, with questions and for assistance.

 

 

Michael Eckhart, Citigroup, Inc. 

Managing Director and Global Head, Environmental Finance & Sustainability

"Global and U.S. Outlook on Renewable Energy" 

 

TICKET

$25 for TREIA Members

$40 for non-TREIA Members

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LUNCHEON LOCATION

NRG Tower - Pavilions

1201 Fannin Street

Houston, Texas 77002

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Parking and facility access details to be provided to registrants

 

SPACE IS LIMITED - RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!

NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION

Advance Registration through Nov. 26 noon CT

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The TREIA Nominating Committee, chaired this year by Andrew McCalla, Meridian Solar, Inc., is in the process of generating its slate of nominees for the 2013 Board of Directors. The Committee must advise the membership of its nominees no later than November 20.

 

Nominations may be submitted by the Voting Representative of TREIA member companies, organizations, or agencies through November 19. Members also have the opportunity to place names in nominations at the Annual Member/Business Meeting on December 10, 5:30 p.m., preceding the Welcome Reception for Texas Renewables 2012. The Nominating Committee will officially place its slate in nomination then as well. 

 

The Nominating Committee slate, any nominations received by mail/e-mail, and from the floor will be officially placed in nomination at the Annual Member/Business Meeting.

 

2012 TREIA Annual Member/Business Meeting

• What:                         TREIA's Annual Member/Business Meeting 
• Date:                         Monday, December 10, 2012
• Time:                        5:30 p.m.                       
• Where:             Hyatt Lost Pines Resort, Lost Pines, Texas, Texas Renewables 2012 Conference (Room to be announced.)

Her statement reads:

 

"Pursuant to §25.181(d)(3), by November 1 of each year ERCOT shall calculate the avoided cost of energy for the ERCOT region by determining the load-weighted average of the competitive load zone settlement point prices for the peak periods covering the two previous winter and summer peaks.  ERCOT's calculation results in an avoided cost of energy of $0.104 per kWh for the 2013 program year. Here are the results on a MWh basis:

 

LZ_HOUSTON   133.6065612   46.95347         101.9154486
LZ_NORTH         135.9699247  52.92385        104.2848481
LZ_SOUTH         129.380621     69.38437        106.98213
LZ_WEST            154.8106573  42.25954        108.1941171
Total                     135.8511923  52.24262        104.2244362

 

"Pursuant to P.U.C. SUBST. R. 25.181(d)(2), Commission staff shall post a notice of a revised avoided cost of capacity by November 15 of each year, effective for the next program year.  Based on the EIA data (http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/aeo/assumptions/pdf/electricity.pdf), using the base overnight cost of the advanced combustion turbine, the avoided cost of capacity is $80 per kW-year for all electric utilities" 

Join us November 27-29 in Houston, TX, for the groundbreaking new conference and exposition that assembles all energy sectors.

Visit www.TotalEnergyUSA.com for more information and to register.

 

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To see the new rule incorporating the adopted changes click here> 

George W. Bush Center Purchases 100% Wind Energy From Green Mountain 

Dallas, TX (October 26, 2012)  

 

is proud to announce that the George W. Bush Presidential Center, which will house the George W. Bush Institute and the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, has purchased 100 percent wind energy to power its campus.

 

Choosing renewable energy from Green Mountain will help the center reach its goal to become a LEED® Platinum certified building. The center is scheduled to open Spring 2013.

 

Green Mountain will provide over 4,700 megawatt-hours (MWh) of wind renewable energy certificates (RECs) to cover the center's projected electricity consumption for two years. The renewable energy choice will avoid over 5.2 million pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2), which is like taking 6,000 cars off the road for a month.

 

Pedernales Electric Cooperative proudly welcomed more than 150 Co-op members and guests attending the Oct. 6 Hill Country Solar Tour. The event, held in partnership with the Texas Solar Energy Society, was the second tour for PEC, and it featured residential and commercial solar installations in Oak Hill, Dripping Springs and Blanco. There also were educational exhibits and presentations from industry experts.

 

The tour kicked off at the Co-op's Oak Hill Office, where PEC's Chief Executive Officer RB Sloan announced the Co-op had just finalized agreements for two new distributed generation pilot programs. The Co-op will partner with NRG SolarLife and CommunitySun to bring additional solar resources and opportunities to members.

 

For more details about the Hill Country Solar Tour, interconnection or the Co-op's renewable efforts, visit www.pec.coop/solar. 

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