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Chemical Engineer with BS from Georgia Techand MS from NC State University Enforcement officer in the NC Division of Air Quality Clean Transportation Program Coordinator at NCState Solar Center NOW – Director of the Renewable Energy Outreach(REO) program at the business incubatorBizTech, Huntsville AL
Abusiness who makes or helps develop anenergy product that comes for a renewablesource (not finite) Renewable Energy examplesBio-fuelsSolar panels or solar heat collectorsWind turbinesHydroelectricHydrogenBiomass
Twomain energy needs ELECTRICITY – for home and office thatis coming from Coal, nuclear, naturalgas TRANSPORTATION – that is coming fromPetroleum based gas or diesel
Coal Nuclear Burning coal emits harmful pollutantssuch as NOX, SOX, CO2, VOC, toxins, andPMExcavating coal is detrimental to thelandscapeAlthough clean burning, the residualwaste is toxic and disposal is difficultPetroleum Limited availability and foreign importHarmful emissions such as CO2, PM,NOX, CO, VOCOzone is createdwhen sunlight ismixed with VOCand NOX. Smog isa brown haze thatis mainly made ofozone.
Ground level ozone negativehealth effects Asthma ChestAttackspain Wheezingand coughing Shortnessof breath Inflammationof lungs and airways Huntsvilleand Birmingham will exceed newozone standard 1.4million people in Alabama are already sufferingwith chronic diseases aggravated by ozoneAmerican Lung Association State of the Air 2008
“Fine particulate matter”consists of very small particlesthat come from a variety ofnatural and human-producedsources (PM10 PM2.5 )Multiple studies show directcorrelation between exposureto particulates and increasesin asthma attacks andhospitalization ratesPM monitor set up after KatrinaJefferson county does not meet EPAstandards for PM levels. Birmingham is 4thmost polluted city in US in terms of PMAlabama Dept of Environmental Management – Jefferson Co.
EPA used this picture in 1972to showcase pollution issuesand health concerns Picture of Birmingham withSloss Furnace (iron) in back
1. Tightening of air quality standards2. Lots of heavy industry and coal-firedutilities3. Emissions from forest management andwood-burning4. High vehicle miles per capita5. Topology in North Alabama6. Climatology: StagnationsAlabama Dept of Environmental Management
1.2.3.4.Reduce energy consumptionReduce imports of foreign energycommoditiesCreate sustainable energy sources forboth stationary and mobile uses thatreduce air pollutionEncourage local Energy businessgrowth and entrepreneurs
Convenientsource of useful information Outreach and education Readily available useable materialWebsite Factsheets Presentations Localconsultation
Jobs!5-15% of U.S. firms create 60% of netnew jobs. Innovation.Entrepreneurs account for morethan half of all technological innovation. Prosperity.1/3 of difference in nationalgrowth rates is due to entrepreneurship Presence.11% of US adult population istrying to start a business
BizTechis an incubator for theHuntsville/Madison County area BizTech's mission:Increase the number of successful technologybased companies originating in, developing in,and relocating to Huntsville-Madison County,Alabama. Give access to mentors, group experiences,training, shared space, professional assistance,and capital that will move them onto the fasttrack to success www.biztech.org
SEC – Shoals Entrepreneurial Center is anincubator for the Shoals Region (Florence) Offer a structured program to help your businesssucceed. Help you develop your business planConduct regular reviewsConnect with people who "have been there and donethat."Match you with the right professionals—accountants,attorneys, bankers, investors, educators, commercialrealtorswww.shoalsec.com
BizTech and SEC can: Put clients in touch withexperiencedentrepreneurs and advisors Give an “instant office” setting thatcan be expanded and contracted Facilitate a group experience in theincubator facility Facilitate access to capital Furnish in-house consulting Control overhead House collaborations with other startup companies
Inaddition to services, incubators can createprograms to address specific issues These initiatives are usually supported bygrants (federal and state) Non-profit status of BizTech helps createcollaborative atmosphere for initiatives REO is an example of one such program
REO program is presently funded by: Appalachian Region Council (ARC)Workforce Innovation in Regional Development (WIRED)program from Dept of LaborAlabama Dept of Economic and Community Affairs(ADECA)REO is established to provide education andoutreach to potential and existing renewableenergy businesses
Welook for Renewable Energy entrepreneurs Provide them basic information via REOwebsite, factsheets, consultation, forums Inform them of our incubation services atBizTech or SEC Evaluate their business potential and when possible Help them find investorsto build their idea
Partnerwith organizations in the territorythat have contact with businesses and/orindividuals with an interest in renewables Chambers of CommerceColleges and UniversitiesCouncil of GovernmentsTVAUSDANRELClean Energy Alliance (incubator group)
Conductinformative seminars for thoseconsidering entering the industry at variouslocations in the project territory1st seminar in Florence – January 2009 2nd seminar in Huntsville/Madison – March 2009 One-on-onefollow-up visits with seminarattendees identified as serious prospects Make outreach materials available such asbrochures, factsheets, and presentations forconferences and others Web site (www.biztech.org/REO)
Ideas you can try.
SolarEnergyPhotovoltaic Solar Thermal Geothermal -Using Earth’s natural heat CombinedHeat and Power Hydrogen TechnologiesFuel Cells Hydrogen hybrid fuels Biomass– electricity and fuelPyrolysis Enzyme
Methaneis an off-gas from decay of anyorganic material Some potential sourcesPig and Chicken farms Waste water treatment Landfills Methaneis a greenhouse gas and harmful inthe environment, but can be a great energysource, like natural gas City of Memphis is collecting 8 mega watts ofmethane gas from wastewater treatmentfacility
500%increase in2yrsBiodiesel Biodieselin US75 million gallons (2005) 250 million gallons (2006) 450 million gallons (2007) 60040020002005 Ethanolin US3,904 million gallons (2005) 4,855 million gallons (2006) 6,500 million gallons (2007) 20062007Ethanol1000050000200520062007
Rape(canola) – Linseed Field mustard Sunflower SafflowerCanola Field in NorthernAlabama Castor oil Olive Peanut (groundnut) Algae Soy
Cereals (grain forethanol straw for solidfuel) BarleyWheatOatRyeStarch (ethanolproduced byfermentation) PotatoSugar beetJerusalemartichokeSugarcane Grassesandothers (usedwhole to makemethanol) SwitchgrassShorgumKenafPrickly pearWhole cropmaizeHemp
14Ethanol stations 32 Biodiesel stations ADECA and ACFC have grantto put 11 biofuel pumps onI-65 Local Biodieselmanufacturers such as NorthAlabama Biodiesel
America’s Recovery andReinvestment Act (ARRA)
Listof current solicitation Search on www.grants.gov usingA. Agency that is posting grant B. Key word from title Mustbe registered with grants.gov Must be eligible according to solicitation Ask the contact person (after reading thesolicitation) any questions you have Look for partners to apply with
RuchiSinghalDirector of REO @ g/REO
ELECTRICITY -for home and office that is coming from Coal, nuclear, natural gas . Biodiesel 0 5000 10000 2005 2006 2007 Ethanol 500% increase in 2yrs. Rape (canola) - Linseed Field mustard Sunflower Safflower Castor oil Olive Peanut (groundnut) Algae Soy Canola Field in Northern Alabama. Cereals grain for (ethanol straw for solid fuel .
