2006 Event Archive
The first-ever "Advancing Renewables in the Midwest" one-day conference was held March 29, 2006, in Columbia, Missouri, at the
Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building on the University of Missouri campus. Attendance for the event was around 230.
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AGENDA 2006
- 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Registration
- 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Keynote Address
- Dr. Stanley R. Bull—NREL, Golden, CO
- "Renewable Energy Potentials in the Midwest"
- 9:45 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Speakers, Q & A
- Rick Anderson—Missouri DNR, Jefferson City, MO
- "Wind Resources in Missouri"
- Thomas Carnahan—Wind Capital Group, St. Louis, MO
- "Bluegrass Ridge—Commercial Wind in Missouri"
- 10:25 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break/Exhibitors
- 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Speakers, Q &A
- Jenna Higgins—National Biodiesel Board, Jefferson City, MO
- "Biodiesel in Today's Marketplace"
- David Seidel—BioDiverse Energies Inc., Columbia, MO
- "Producing Acetylene Fuel from Biomass"
- 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch/Exhibitors
- 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Speakers, Q & A
- Bill Brooks—Brooks Engineering Solar Technologies, Vacaville, CA
- "Net Metering"
- Art Boyt—Crowder College, Neosho, MO
- "Bringing Positive Net Energy Buildings to the Midwest"
- Gail Hendrickson—Alliance to Save Energy, Washington, D.C.
- "Federal Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency and Renewables"
- 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Break/Exhibitors
- 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Jennifer States—JW Prairie Windpower LLC, Lawrence, KS
- "Community Wind Projects and Potentials"
- 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. WEBS Panel
- Wind: Neil Fox—University of Missouri–Columbia
- Efficiency: Nick Peckham—Peckham & Wright Architects, Columbia, MO
- Biomass: Dr. Robert Bush—retired, Northwest Missouri State University
- Solar: Art Boyt—Crowder College, Neosho, MO
- 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Concurrent Seminar: Room 123
- Bill Brooks—Brooks Engineering Solar Technologies, Vacaville, CA
- "Technical Aspects of Net Metering"
Keynote Speaker 2006
NREL Science and Technology
Associate Director Stanley R. Bull
Stanley R. Bull, currently the Associate Director for Science and Technology for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Vice President of the Midwest Research Institute, has more than 35 years of experience in energy and related applications including renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation systems, bioenergy, medical systems, and nondestructive testing. He has experience in leading energy research and development, managing and developing programs, and planning and evaluating technical programs.
Dr. Bull leads NREL's R&D which emphasizes renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in support of DOE programs. During 25 years at NREL, he has held positions of increasing responsibility including: Senior Engineer, Director of Planning and Evaluation, Director of the Fuels and Chemicals Research and Engineering Division, Technical Director for Transportation Programs, Director of the Technology Management Center, and the Associate Director for Science and Technology. Dr. Bull has also held university faculty and private sector responsibilities.
He has authored approximately 85 publications in diverse fields and technical journals, and presented about 103 papers at international, national, and other meetings. He has also made numerous public presentations on a variety of energy-related topics.
Dr. Bull has a Ph.D. and M.S. from Stanford University and a B.S. from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His degrees are in Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Professional recognition and honors include a Senior Fulbright-Hays Professorship in Grenoble, France, the Faculty-Alumni Award from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and the Secretary of Energy Outstanding Program Manager Award. He is listed in Who's Who in Engineering, American Men and Women of Science, Who's Who in the West, Who's Who in Frontiers of Science and Technology, Who's Who in Technology, and Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America.
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SPEAKER AND PANELIST BIOGRAPHICAL 2006
Rick Anderson—Missouri DNR, Jefferson City, MO
After studying natural resource management in Michigan and Wisconsin, Rick moved to Missouri in 1980 to join the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. After a two-year tour of duty in the MoDNR Public Information Office, Rick served as DNR's Budget Officer until 1994.
Since moving to DNR's Energy Center Rick has been involved in energy policy issues. Current duties focus on renewable energy, with specific emphasis on wind energy.
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Art Boyt—Crowder College, Neosho, MO
Crowder College has achieved worldwide recognition for its innovative Alternative Energy program, under the direction of Art Boyt. Crowder designed and built the first solar-powered vehicle to successfully complete a coast-to-coast journey across the U.S. in 1984. Since then, Crowder has continued to distinguish itself in world and national solar energy competitions, most recently the Solar Decathlon in Washington D.C., where the Solar House entry from Crowder was selected as the "People’s Choice" and placed 6th overall in the competition. Crowder was the only community college in the competition, and competed against some of the most prestigious universities in the nation. This award-winning house is now located on the Crowder campus. Coming attractions in alternative energy will include a new wind powered electrical generator and a new Crowder College entry in the next Solar Decathlon.
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Bill Brooks—Brooks Engineering Solar Technologies, Vacaville, CA
During the past few years, the training programs presented by Bill Brooks have helped over 1,200 inspectors and over 2,500 electricians and installers understand how to properly install and inspect PV systems. His field troubleshooting skills have been valuable in determining where installation problems occur to focus training on those areas. He also has written several technical manuals for the industry that are widely used in California and beyond.
His experience includes work on the technical committees for the National Electrical Code and IEEE on PV and utility interconnection standards. Mr. Brooks holds BS and MS Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from N.C. State University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in North Carolina and California.
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Dr. Robert Bush—retired, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
Dr. Bush helped to create the Alternative Energy Project at Northwest Missouri State University in the late 1970s. Over the years, the Alternative Energy Project has satisfied 85 percent of the university's energy needs by means of renewable resources.
Dr. Bush served on Gov. Bob Holden's Missouri Energy Policy Task Force in 2001. Regarding renewable energy, the task force made several recommendations. Among them, that Missouri should adopt a minimum renewable energy portfolio standard for electric utilities; that the General Assembly consider legislation permitting net metering with due regard for utility safety and reliability concerns; and that Missouri consider legislation that would offer consumers incentives to encourage energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources.
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Thomas Carnahan—Wind Capital Group, St. Louis, MO
Tom is the founder and principal member of Wind Capital Group LLC. From 1995 to 2005, Tom was a partner in the law firm of Carnahan & Garvin LLC, where he specialized in real estate, tax credit development and governmental affairs. In recent years he has participated in housing development projects and begun a state tax credit syndication fund, Corporate Tax Credit Advisors. Tom is also involved in efforts to revitalize downtown St. Louis and is active in state and local politics. He has a B.A. from William Jewell College and a J.D. from the University Of Missouri School Of Law.
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Neil Fox, Ph.D.—University of Missouri–Columbia
One of the organizers of the Advancing Renewables in the Midwest conference, Dr. Fox serves as an assistant professor of atmospheric science at MU. His educational credentials: B.S. 1988, Univeristy of Manchester, UK; M. Phil. 1995, Univeristy of Reading, Atmospheric Science; Ph.D. 1998, Univ. of Salford, UK, Atmos. Sci. Dr. Fox is currently heading a team investigating the extent of the wind energy resource in the State of Missouri.
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Gail Hendrickson—Alliance to Save Energy, Washington, D.C.
As Vice President of Communications, Corporate and Government Affairs, Gail Hendrickson is part of a staff of more than 50, based in both the U.S. and several other countries, that brings a wealth of experience from both the private and public sectors. Active in countries on five continents, the Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security.
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Jenna Higgins—National Biodiesel Board, Jefferson City, MO
Jenna Higgins has been Director of Communications (media relations), for the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) since 2000. She directs an ongoing national media outreach program to increase awareness of biodiesel. Prior to joining NBB, Higgins worked for a statewide television news service in Missouri as a reporter and educational video producer, covering ag, science and consumer issues. She also worked as a journalist for television stations in Missouri and Texas. She received a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri.
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Nicholas Peckham, AIA, LEEDTM—
Peckham & Wright Architects Inc., Columbia, MO
As a founding partner of Peckham & Wright Architects Inc., Mr. Peckham pursues a mission of improving our "built environment" with respect to the one that is loaned to us. Mr. Peckham earned his Master of Architecture (1973) and Bachelor of Architecture (1967) from the University of Pennsylvania, where he worked with Buckminster Fuller, FAIA and Louis Kahn, FAIA. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (1962) from the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Mr. Peckham is a Registered Architect in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, Texas and Florida, and holds an NCARB Certificate. He is president of the USGBC Missouri Heartland Chapter.
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David Seidel—BioDiverse Energies Inc., Columbia, MO
President, Engineering & Environmental Services, has more than 22 years of experience in the field of engineering and environmental consultation. Between 1982 and 1991, Mr. Seidel served as a Design Engineer specializing in the mechanical and electrical design of commercial and industrial construction projects. Since 1991, Mr. Seidel has served as a Professional Engineer and Director of Environmental Engineering for a midwestern company with a domestic and international client base. Mr. Seidel has extensive experience in chemical, electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering and consulting with an emphasis on energy and power generation. Mr. Seidel helped develop and patent an oil and grease water filtration system that is currently in operation in the country of Kazakhstan and has recently filed a provisional patent for a three-phase pyrolysis gasification system (SRADCO Gasifier) that utilizes biomass and various waste-to-energy fuel streams.
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Jennifer States—JW Prairie Windpower LLC, Lawrence, KS
J.W. Prairie Windpower was founded in Kansas in 2002, with its U.S. headquarters in Lawrence. Working with landowners, local communities, utilities, and other interested stakeholders, they have developed over thirty wind energy projects worldwide. In her role as managing director, Jennifer States has emerged as a leading advocate and educator in support of the Kansas wind industry. Jennifer served as member of the Governor's Wind and Prairie Task Force. She is also a member of Senator Pat Roberts' Science and Technology Committee on Energy. In addition to frequent appearances before committees of the Kansas legislature, Jennifer has represented the wind industry at dozens of other public forums across the state.
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