WADE in Action

• USA : David Sweet Named Advisor to United States Energy Security Council
  January 30, 2012, North America
  David Sweet has been named as an advisor to the United States Energy Security Council. The Council is the highest level group ever assembled to address the energychallenge. It includes former Secretaries of Defense, State, Interior, Transportation,Homeland Security, Agriculture, Navy and Air Force, Former Chairman of the Fed,three former National Security Advisors, Directors of Central Intelligence andNational Reconnaissance Office, U.S. Senators, flag officers, CEOs and a NobelLaureate. The goal of the Council is to advocatepolicies designed to ensure that new cars sold in the U.S. will be open to fuelcompetition, and that non-petroleum fuels, whether liquids, natural gas orelectricity can compete against oil in a free market environment.Additional information about the Council is available at:
  http://www.usesc.org/energy_security/
   
• Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA : WADE at Council of Industrial Boiler Owners (CIBO) Annual Meeting:
  January 23, 2012, North America
  CIBO's 33 rd annual meeting held between October 12 - 14, was attended by David Sweet of WADE, who spoke at the event on "Natural Gas - Industry's Fuel of the Future".
  
  CIBO is a broad-based trade association of industrial boiler owners, architect-engineers, universities & related equipment manufacturers representing 20 major industrial sectors.  Since 1978 CIBO has been successful in the development of technically sound, reasonable and cost-effective energy and environmental regulations for boilers and other industrial energy facilities.
   
• Sofia - Bulgaria : WADE to Participate in the 8th South-East European (SEE) Congress on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
  January 23, 2012, Europe
  
  
  The 8th Congress and Exhibition on Energy Efficiency to run from 28th to 30th March 2012 in Sofia, Bulgaria is all set to gather key industry players from South-East Europe and tackle the financial, regulatory, policy and technological roadblocks to green energy across the Region. High-level speakers from over 20 countries are expected to participate in the event supported by various organizations including WADE, Euroheat & Power, ЕUFORES - European Parliamentarians for a Sustainable Energy Future, etc. The SEE Solar Exhibition and 'Save the Planet' - Eco Forum on Waste Management and Recycling will be held in conjunction with the event. With over 300 exhibitors and 7000 visitors from various sectors including municipality and associations representatives; investors and specialists in the sectors of renewables, energetics, construction, ecology, finance, transport, etc., expected to participate, the event is set to serve as a great platform for knowledge exchange and for establishment of new partnerships.
  
  For further info visit: www.viaexpo.com
   
• Washington, DC - USA : David Sweet Speaks at the Washington Energy Summit
  January 23, 2012, North America
  
  From left: David Sweet, WADE, Alemayehu Tegenu, Minister of Water and Energy, Ethiopia, Yahya Al Kasbi, Minister of Public Works and Housing, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
  Washington, DC, USA: David Sweet, Executive Director, WADE participated in the Washington Energy Summit held on September 27th and 28th in Washington, DC.  The theme of the Summit was Powering Cities of the Future. Mr. Sweet chaired a session on natural gas and the plenary session featuring the Minister of Water and Energy from Ethiopia, the Minister of Public Works from Jordan and the Bulgarian Ambassador to the United States.  Mr. Sweet also served as an advisor to the organizers of the event.
  
  The high-level summit of global policymakers, experts and energy industry executives provided the attendees with a better understanding of the energy challenges, risks, and opportunities that lie ahead for the world’s communities - from small villages to modern megacities.
   
• Pattaya City - Thailand : WADE Thai Organizes a Special Track on “Smart Thai: Experiences and Benefits” As Part of International Conference & Utility Exhibition (ICUE) 2011
  January 23, 2012, Asia
  
  Brief Presentations and Panel Discussion: from left, Mr. Tongkum Piyateravong, ERC; Dr. Suthep Chimklai, EGAT; Mr. Ratanarojana Thavisin, MEA; Mr. Weerachai Koykul, PEA; Mr. Alan Dale Gonzales, WADE Thai
  The World Alliance for Thai Decentralized Energy (WADE Thai), the Thai Chapter of WADE, and Full Advantage Co., Ltd. (FA) organized a special track on "Smart/Intelligent Grid Development and Deployment in Thailand (Smart Thai): Experiences and Benefits" at Amari Orchid Pattaya Hotel, Pattaya City, Thailand on September 29th, 2011 as part of the International Conference & Utility Exhibition (ICUE) 2011 co-organised by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).  The session consisted of presentations by Mr. Sridhar Samudrala, WADE’s Director for Asia and Panel Discussions facilitated by Mr. Alan Dale Gonzales, Chairman, WADE Thai. Other distinguished panelists included - Mr. Weerachai Koykul, Deputy Governor (Network Operation), Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), Mr. Ratanarojana Thavisin, Director of Power System Planning Department, Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), Dr. Suthep Chimklai, Director, System Planning Division, The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), and Mr. Tongkum Piyateravong, Director of Energy and Environmental Engineering Department, Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand (ERC).

   

  The Smart Thai project, which received a grant under the Thailand-EU Cooperation Facility (TEC), aims to improve the sustainable economic and social development of Thailand through the efficient delivery of sustainable, economic and secure electricity using Smart/Intelligent Grid systems based on EU models and technologies.

  
   
• Washington DC - USA : Hon. Jeff Bingaman Speaks at the Natural Gas Roundtable Breakfast Meeting
  January 23, 2012, North America
  
  Hon. Jeff Bingaman, Senator and Chair, Committee on Senate Energy and Natural Resources addressing the Natural Gas Roundtable Meeting
  The Natural Gas Roundtable Breakfast Meeting with Hon. Jeff Bingaman, Senator and Chair, Committee on Senate Energy and Natural Resources was held onOctober 12th at the American Gas Association. David Sweet, Executive Director, WADE hosted the forum.
  
  WADE helped organize a briefing for Congressional and regulatory staffheldfollowing the conclusion of the Roundtable.
   
• Calgary, AB - Canada : WADE Canada Supports GHG Reduction by Elimination of Centralized Dirty Coal
  January 23, 2012, North America
  (August 25, 2011). The Canadian chapter of the World Alliance for Decentralized Energy (WADE Canada) is pleased that the Government of Canada continues to move forward on a phased approach to GHG reductions by tackling traditional coal generated electricity.
  
  "The Government of Canada is moving forward with regulations for the coal-fired electricity sector," said Environment Minister Peter Kent on August 19, 2011. The proposed regulations are part of a sector-by-sector approach, introduced by the government last summer, which will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  
  It is essential that Decentralized Energy is part of the energy solution for Canada," says Jan Buijk, President and CEO of EPS Ltd. and Chair of WADE Canada. "DE offers a much more efficient and nimble power alternative that has the added benefit of reduced greenhouse gas emissions. When coupled with energy efficiency and conservation strategies such as improved building envelop, waste heat recovery, energy management systems, energy storage and smart grid technology, the energy production costs are very competitive with traditional power generation."
  
  Opponents to this move suggest that these regulations would add costs to the consumer and that new technologies are too expensive or unproven.  While it is clear that eliminating the worst of the high emissions coal power from our existing generation capacity will require new cleaner options to be quickly developed, decentralized clean energy options are already affordable and readily available. "In fact, using DE generation to meet further demand will save us nearly 10% on our electricity bills", says Buijk.
   
• London - United Kingdom(Great Britain) : WADE at Annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF)
  January 23, 2012, Europe
  
  From Left: Jamie Ferguson Senior Investment Officer Renewable Energy IFC, Vivek Mittal MD Millennium Resource Strategies, Syed Hassan Program Director WADE, H H Hutchinson MD Euromoney Energy Events, Marsha Irving Conference Producer and a delegate
  Syed Z Hassan, Program Director, WADE participated in the 13th Annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum held at Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London on 20-21 September 2011.
  
  The Conference was attended by nearly 150 delegates from USA, UK, Germany France, China, India., Australia, Canada, and several other countries and examined the future of renewable and decentralized energy, sources of finance, perception of institutional investors, ways and means to access project finance, role and impact of government policies, risk assessment, the impact of current global recession on Renewable Energy Investment, future scenarios and way forward. Mr. Hassan of WADE helped focus the discussions on the role of decentralized energy solutions.
  
  The next REFF is to be held in Berlin in February 2012.   WADE is expected to co sponsor this important event which shall focus on renewable and decentralized energy, innovation in finance and risk mitigation.
   
• Washington DC - USA : WADE Takes Part in North America Gas Summit
  January 23, 2012, North America
  The North America Gas Summit, the only event to bring together the commercial worlds of gas supply and demand was held from October 3 - 5 in Washington DC. The event brought together the entire value chain of the gas industry which discussed the future of natural gas in the energy mix, defined solutions and assessed the impact of regulations, policies and climate change directives on business operations.
  
  David Sweet, Executive Director, WADE chaired the session 'Natural gas demand technology showcases - enablers for North America’s clean energy future'
   
• Singapore : WADE at Smart Grids Asia
  January 23, 2012, Asia
  The 3rd Annual Smart Grids Asia Summit with a central theme of "Investing in Transmission & Distribution Infrastructure & renewable Energy for Continuous, Efficient, Reliable & Clean Electricity", was held between 27 - 30 September in Singapore.
  
  Sridhar Samudrala, Director Asia, WADE, chaired the session 'Cogen/Trigen Applications & Development to Reduce Carbon Emissions' which was held as part of 'Renewable Energy Resources, Microgrids & Energy Efficiency' stream.
  
  With 2 dedicated streams showcasing 28+ sessions closely examining the smart grid value chain, including 17+ case study highlights, this year's event brought together policy makers, regulators, utilities and ICT providers to discuss the modernization of Asia's transmission and distribution infrastructure with the end goal of delivering continuous, efficient, reliable and clean electricity supply.
   

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