| Kelly Jezierski, Program Manager, NextEnergy |
NextEnergy blog
Michigan suppliers:
We need your input on domestic advanced
battery manufacturing opportunities
In the fall of 2012, NextEnergy wrapped up phase one of an extensive study on the lithium ion battery cell supply chain, which was focused on select components used in battery cell manufacturing. Supported by the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the analysis identified significant gaps and opportunities for domestic materials and components manufacturers.
NextEnergy is seeking to identify existing and/or potential advanced energy storage systems suppliers to help Tier 1 and Tier 2 firms localize and vertically integrate their supply chain. To help us better understand your interest and/or current involvement in the battery industry, please take our brief survey.
For more information about NextEnergy's advanced energy storage work, please contact Kelly Jezierski or Dan Radomski.
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NextEnergy launched the MATch (Michigan Accelerating Technologies) Energy Grant on December 1, 2012, a program aimed at leveraging public and private resources to drive increased federal support of Michigan advanced energy companies. The program provides matching funds to eligible Michigan businesses applying for advanced energy-related federal funding. Click here for more information.
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NextEnergy & Driving Growth in MI
NextEnergy president and CEO Jean Redfield and chief marketologist Gary Gauthier met with Driving Growth last fall to discuss how the current push for higher fuel economy and lower emissions fits with the Motor City's role as "the seat of innovation, globally, for the automotive world."
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Save the date!
Energy efficiency financing forum
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When: March, 14 2013,
Where: NextEnergy Center
Watch for more information coming soon about this event designed specifically for commercial and industrial end-users to explore new and innovative financing methods within the industry.
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Detroit recycles!
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Drop-off recycling centers are available to all Detroit residents at Recycle Here! Locations. Additionally, curbside recycling collection recently expanded into some Detroit Works Project demonstration area neighborhoods.
Check out this great PSA brought to you by the City of Detroit, the Kresge Foundation, Velocity Cow, Clean Energy Coalition, and NextEnergy:
Learn more at detroitrecycles.com.
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Get social with us!
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For up-to-the-minute information that can help you and your business succeed, make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and watch us on YouTube.
You never know what you might discover, or what valuable connections you might make!
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Upcoming events
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North American International Auto Show
January 19-27, 2013
Cobo Center
Detroit, MI
Energy 101
January 28, 3013
MSU Kellogg Center
East Lansing, MI
E-mobility Austria Conference with Expo
January 30-31, 2013
Graz City Hall Conference Center
Graz, Austria
Featured Keynote: Jim Saber, VP Business Development & Government Relations, NextEnergy
Battery Congress 2013
April 15-16, 2013
MSU Management Education Center
Troy, MI
Find more.
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Funding opportunities
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Major Research Instrumentation Program
Deadlines: February 21, 2013; January 23, 2014 and fourth Thursday in January, annually thereafter
Awards:$90 million for up to 175 awards
Letter of intent deadline: January 28, 2013
Full proposal deadline: April 3, 2013
Awards: $10 million total
Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE)
Letter of intent deadlines: March 29, 2013 for Track 1; February 20, 2013 for Track 2
Full proposal deadlines: May 29, 2013 for Track 1 and Director's INSPIRE Awards; May 13, 2013 for Track 2
Awards: $63M for up to 60 awards
Regional Test Centers: Validation of Photovoltaic Modules and Systems
Deadline: March 29, 2013
Award: Technical Assistance
Find more.
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Business opportunities
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Promising early stage company looking for CEO
NextEnergy is working with an innovative advanced lighting company with an opportunity to penetrate several transportation market applications.
The company is looking to build their management team, starting with an experienced CEO. The candidate would need to work in an advisory/equity position as the business meets certain milestones.
Experience in raising funding for early stage technology companies is a requirement and executive level automotive/transportation industry background is preferred.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Dan Radomski.
Company looking to partner with other power electronics manufacturers
An Israeli-based company has developed an innovative, direct AC-AC converter technology.
Their online single-conversion topology meets or exceeds this same level of protection while maintaining efficiencies normally associated with a standby (line interactive) UPS or double conversion UPS in economy mode (bypass).
This technology offers full, online protection with a lower purchase cost and significantly higher efficiency, and thus offering better margins for its partner and lower total cost of ownership for the user.
The energy router technology combines various AC & DC energy sources for use in UPS, smart grid, renewable energy & micro-grid applications, where cost & efficiency of energy mixing, conversion & routing are critical.
If you are interested in this partnering opportunity, please contact Bess Ng.
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