The Global Forefront of the New Energy Economy

Engines & Energy Conversion Lab Colorado is at the global forefront of the new energy economy.  Foreign delegates visit the National Renewable Energy Lab and Engines & Energy Conversion Laboratory to see cutting edge energy development.  Creating collaborative agreements develops relationships between Colorado organizations and foreign delegates.  Brian Wilson with EECL develops energy solutions for engines, smart grids, smart businesses and biofuels.  Through research to producing products EECL makes impacts on the environment for example developing pipeline technology.  This technology’s impact is the equivalent to 120 million automobiles removed from the highway.  The Envirofit program at EECL has produced 350,000 cook stoves which has improved the lives of two million people.  Business and other organizations can partner with EECL and Envirofit by visiting www.envirofit.org.

 

 

 

 

 

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Boosting the demand for clean energy through engaging firms in forums to build partnerships is one focus of NREL.  Partnership activities include multilateral and bilateral partnerships, climate and environmental initiatives and energy assessments. Five barriers to clean energy are policy, new energy technology implementation, standardizing, reducing costs and infrastructure.  NREL works with several entities to solve these issues.  To inquire about partnerships contact the tech transfer office, at: www.nrel.gov/international.

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Become a Sustainable Company.

Pete Dignan Executive Director of CORE  

To get your business connected and ready to take action join Connected Organizations for a Responsible Economy (CORE).  This business association is dedicated to making your business sustainable in Denver, CO.  Pete Dignan, executive director of CORE advises businesses to find similar associations in any city by searching the Internet for keywords such as, “business, sustainability, (insert your location)” and associations in your area will generate.  A CORE membership allows companies to unload their sustainability baggage and determine specific actions to become sustainable.  This covers the areas of energy and materials use as well as community engagement.  For example Molson Coors calculates its carbon foot print, by calling it their “beer print.” They realize that 88 percent of customers are looking for companies practicing sustainability.

Colorado is leading the nation in having the most “green” companies.  Following the triple bottom line of people, plan and profit is not a partisan issue.  Everyone can follow these four steps:

  1. Asses your sustainability
  2. Set sustainable goals
  3. Engage employees
  4. Report progress

CORE can help companies identify the four steps.  Being completely sustainable is possible.  NREL in Colorado actually produces more energy than they consume.  There model is one to aspire to.  For more information, visit: www.corecolorado.org.

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95% of the population lives outside the United States.

The lists below can help companies begin the process. THE CONTACTS:

Paul Bergman―Director of the U. S. Export Assistance Center in Denver

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 303-844-2643

Brett Gerson―attorney-advisor with the Department of Commerce, Office of General

Counsel, and Office of the Chief Counsel for International Commerce (OCCIC) where he serves as legal counsel to the Department’s International Trade Administration.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 202-482-5595

Glen Roberts―Director of the Bakersfield & Fresno U.S. Export Assistance Centers

[email protected]

Phone: 559-348-9859

THE RESOURCES:

The STEP Initiative increases

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small businesses exporting and the value of exports for those small businesses that are currently exporting. This program builds on the President’s National Export Initiative which works to double U.S. exports. For more information, visit: www.export.gov

The Department of Energy and National Renewable Energy Laboratory have open discussions with U.S. Exports Centers for matching companies in the solar, wind, bio and water industries.  Creating partnerships are validated through embassies and consulates.

U.S. Export Centers across the nation host events to enlighten the exporting process.  One such event is the 2011 U.S.-China Legal Exchange.  CLE credits available.

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San Francisco, CA October 17, 2011 Location: TBD Website and Registration: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=4817bd

10/19

Denver, CO October 19, 2011 Location: Denver University, Sturm College of Law Website and Registration: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q0Z

10/21

Atlanta, GA October 21, 2011 Location: Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Website and Registration: http://metroatlantachamber.com/content/Event.aspx?Code=54a6a540-2e75-413c-9165-5e84319a212f

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