DOE Announces Webinars on Economic Impacts of Offshore Wind, Overview of Energy Efficiency Conservation Loan Program, and More
EERE offers webinars to the public on a range of subjects, from adopting the latest energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, to training for the clean energy workforce. Webinars are free; however, advanced registration is typically required. You can also watch archived webinars and browse previously aired videos, slides, and transcripts.
Upcoming Webinars
November 19: Economic Impacts of Offshore Wind−Market, Manufacturing, & Jobs
Webcast Sponsor: WINDExchange
The Energy Department will present a live webcast titled “Economic Impacts of Offshore Wind−Market, Manufacturing, & Jobs” on Wednesday, November 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Patrick Gilman from the Energy Department will moderate, and the following speakers will discuss recent developments in the economics of offshore wind:
Bruce Hamilton, Navigant Consulting Inc.: Offshore Wind Market Report. This presentation will summarize the third annual assessment of the U.S. offshore wind market, which includes developments in the offshore wind technology sector and the global development of offshore wind projects; analysis of policy developments at the federal and state levels; analysis of actual and projected economic impact; and analysis of developments in relevant sectors of the economy. Patrick Fullenkamp, Global Wind Network: U.S. Wind Energy Manufacturing and Supply Chain. This presentation summarizes an effort to develop a greater understanding of the key factors determining wind energy component manufacturing costs and pricing on a global basis to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers and to reduce installed systems cost. Suzanne Tegen, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): Offshore Wind Jobs and Economic Development Impact: Four Regional Scenarios. This presentation covers analysis results of potential deployment in the Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Southeast regions of the United States based on NREL’s offshore wind Jobs and Economic Development Impacts (JEDI) model for monopile foundations. Based on regional, project-specific data or default inputs, JEDI models estimate the number of jobs and other economic impacts to a local area (in this case, a region) that could be supported by a new power plant, like an offshore wind facility.November 20: Overview of Energy Efficiency Conservation Loan Program
Webinar Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service
The Energy Department and U.S. Department of Agriculture will present a live webinar titled “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program Webinar Series-- #1 Overview and Cost Effectiveness” on Thursday, November 20, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Join experts from the Energy Department and U.S. Department of Agriculture to learn about the Rural Utilities Service’s new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program (EECLP). Through the EECLP, the Rural Utilities Service provides direct loans to rural electric cooperatives and other rural electricity providers. The EECLP supports energy efficiency, demand-side management and renewable energy generation. The first of this six-part webinar series will provide an overview of EECLP. It will also cover the requirements and benefits of the program, and get you started. In addition, experts will discuss steps you can take to evaluate the cost effectiveness of energy program options.
December 2: Live Webinar on Making Utility Efficiency Funds Work for You
Webinar Sponsor: Better Buildings Challenge
The Energy Department will present a live webinar titled “Making Utility Efficiency Funds Work for You” on Tuesday, December 2, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Join Better Buildings Challenge partners Whole Foods Market, General Motors, and the City of Houston to learn how they are working with utilities in new ways to take advantage of financial incentives and reduce energy use.
December 2: Transmission Planning & Interconnection for Offshore Wind
Webcast Sponsor: WINDExchange
The Energy Department will present a live webcast titled “Economic Transmission Planning & Interconnection for Offshore Wind” on Tuesday, December 2, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Charlton Clark from the Energy Department will moderate, and the following speakers will discuss recent planning and interconnection developments related to offshore wind:
John Daniel, ABB: National Offshore Wind Energy Grid Interconnection Study Willett Kempton, University of Delaware: Mid-Atlantic Offshore Wind Penetration Kenneth Loparo, Case Western University: Great Lakes Offshore Wind Penetration Carolinas Offshore Wind Integration Case Study: Bob Burner, Duke Energy.December 4: O&M Best Practices for Small-Scale PV Systems
Webinar Sponsor: Federal Energy Management Program
The Energy Department will present a live webinar titled "O&M Best Practices for Small-Scale PV Systems" on Thursday, December 4, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The webinar is part of the First Thursday Seminar series offered by the Federal Energy Management Program and will feature a discussion on operations and maintenance (O&M) best practices for photovoltaic (PV) systems of 100 kW or less, including planning for a PV O&M scope of work and maintenance procedures to keep the system operating at optimal capacity.
This course focuses on maintenance of existing PV systems and the ability to increase predictability of operations, analyzing expected versus actual output, and reducing down time. The topics covered will help energy managers plan for critical PV O&M activities; understand the necessary qualifications for service personnel; ensure proper safety procedures during diagnostics, isolation, and repair; and realize the economic benefits of a well-maintained PV array.
December 4: Live Webinar on Evaluation, Monitoring, and Verification for Energy Efficiency Programs
The Energy Department and U.S. Department of Agriculture will present a live webinar titled “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program Webinar Series-- #2 Evaluation, Monitoring & Verification” on Thursday, December 4, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Join experts from the Energy Department and U.S. Department of Agriculture to learn about the Rural Utilities Service’s new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program (EECLP). Through the EECLP, the Rural Utilities Service provides direct loans to rural electric cooperatives and other rural electricity providers. The EECLP supports energy efficiency, demand side management and renewable energy generation. The second of this six-part webinar series will cover the basics of evaluation, monitoring and verification (EM&V). During the webinar, experts will cover key concepts in EM&V and provide an overview of the full process, including estimating savings before programs are implemented and measuring and verifying the savings at the end. The webinar will also cover EM&V framework, evaluation plans, technical reference manuals and measurement and verification studies. Attendees will leave with a basic understanding of what goes into the EM&V of energy efficiency programs.
December 11: Live Webinar on Residential Energy Efficiency Deep Dive, Part One
The Energy Department and U.S. Department of Agriculture will present a live webinar titled “Residential Energy Efficiency Deep Dive, Part One” on Thursday, December 11, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Learn the fundamentals of developing a sustainable program working to upgrade the energy efficiency of homes and buildings in this webinar. The first in a two-part series, this webinar will share best practices from the more than 40 competitively selected state and local governments who participated in the Energy Department’s Better Buildings Neighborhood Program, including market position and business model, program design and customer experience, evaluation and data collection, marketing and outreach, financing, and contractor engagement and workforce development. Learn how to work through the planning process, from strategy development and planning to implementation and evaluation. The webinar will also cover how these proven strategies can be explored more fully in the Energy Department’s new Better Buildings Residential Program Solution Center, a robust collection of nearly 1,000 examples and resources for residential energy efficiency programs. This one-stop shop walks program administrators and their partners through a series of handbooks containing step-by-step guidance and lessons learned.
This webinar is part of a series focusing on the Rural Utility Service’s new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program (EECLP). Through the EECLP, the Rural Utility Service provides direct loans to rural electric cooperatives and other rural electricity providers. The EECLP supports energy efficiency, demand side management and renewable energy generation.
December 17, 2014: Small & Distributed Wind Turbine Update
Webcast Sponsor: WINDExchange
The Energy Department will present a live webcast titled “Small & Distributed Wind Turbine Update” on Wednesday, December 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Bret Barker, U.S. Department of Energy, will present an Energy Department program overview, including a certification update and discussion of the implementation of certification standards into ITC/1603. Robert Preus from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will describe the soon-to-be-published Small Wind Turbine Site Assessor's Guide. An overview of the SMART Wind Consortium, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, will also be presented.December 18: Live Webinar on Residential Energy Efficiency Deep Dive, Part Two
The Energy Department and U.S. Department of Agriculture will present a live webinar titled “Residential Energy Efficiency Deep Dive, Part Two” on Thursday, December 18, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Energy Efficiency part two will focus on how to implement specific aspects of an energy efficiency program, based on needs expressed in the first energy efficiency webinar. Potential topics Options include: how best to communicate and market your program to entice consumers to participate, workforce development and partnering effectively with contractors, completing data collection, and evaluation activities.
This webinar is part of a series focusing on the Rural Utility Service’s new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program (EECLP). Through the EECLP, the Rural Utility Service provides direct loans to rural electric cooperatives and other rural electricity providers. The EECLP supports energy efficiency, demand side management and renewable energy generation.
Past Webinars
October 29: Tribal Renewable Energy Series Webinar: Putting It All Together
Webinar Sponsors: DOE Office of Indian Energy, EERE’s Tribal Energy Program, and Western Area Power Administration
The Energy Department's Office of Indian Energy, Tribal Energy Program, and Western Area Power Administration presented the final webinar in the 2014 Tribal Renewable Energy Series titled "Putting It All Together" on Wednesday, October 29. The webinar builds on previous webinars to help tribes identify opportunities for renewable energy projects. Learn about the various programs offered by the Department to help tribes tap into renewable energy resources.
October 7: Webinar on Property Assessed Clean Energy (Pace) Financing
Webinar Sponsor: Better Buildings Challenge
The Energy Department presented a live webinar titled “PACE Financing for Energy Efficiency: Success Stories” on Tuesday, October 7. The webinar features Better Buildings Challenge Partners, who describe their successful experiences with property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing as program developers, city administrators, and property owners. PACE financing is a vehicle to pay for energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy installations on private property. Local or state governments and other organizations fund the upfront costs of the improvements, which are paid back over time through property assessments added to the owner’s property tax bills. Speakers include: John Kinney, Clean Fund; Eric Shambarger, City of Milwaukee; and Steve Thompson, Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City.
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