Energy Policy Update Energy and Environmental News May 21, 2012

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Brewer Signs Bill To Help Investors and Businesses [Associated Press, May 12] Phoenix, AZ – Saying it will help Arizona compete for new jobs, Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday signed into law a bill providing tax breaks to business owners and investors. The centerpiece of the bill, which the Legislature approved last week, is a 25 percent reduction on individual income tax paid on capital gains, the profits made on investments. The capital gains reduction will be phased in over three years starting in 2013 and applies only to assets purchased in 2012 or later. The 2012 legislation signed by Brewer was approved a year after the Republican governor and the Republican-led Legislature approved a so-called competitiveness package of tax cuts and other provisions intended to boost economic growth.

Firm Not Giving Up on Plans for Solar Plant in San Luis [Yuma Sun, May 13] San Luis, AZ – A California firm is not giving up on its plans to build a plant here, despite the city’s council recent vote against endorsing the project. Freeman Hall, president of Woodland Hills- based Solar Electric Solutions, said the company was caught off-guard by the city council’s vote in April not to issue a formal letter of support of solar panels proposed on an unincorporated area falling within the city’s eastern boundary. The Yuma County Board of Supervisors had required Solar Electric Solutions to get the city’s backing as a condition of approving a special use permit for the project. Since the site is a “county island” within the city, county supervisors have final authority to approve or deny the project.

First Solar Plans Middle East Office To Help Tap Regional Market [Forbes, May 17] First Solar Inc. (FSLR), the largest maker of thin-film solar panels, plans to open an office in the United Arab Emirates this year to tap growing demand for power in the Middle East. The company is in talks with potential partners to help win contracts and is considering opening a manufacturing plant in the region, Karim Asali, technical development manager, said today in a telephone interview from Abu Dhabi. First Solar said last month it is cutting about 30 percent of its workforce as demand in Europe slows. Solar companies are seeking to expand in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia and its neighbors diversify power sources. Saudi Arabia is planning to

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 1 - add 41 gigawatts of solar power over the next two decades, according to officials at the agency developing the plan. “Saudi Arabia is clearly the biggest solar market in the Middle East,” Asali said. “This is the first time we’ve seen numbers for solar power developments on the gigawatt scale in this region,” he said, referring to the Saudi plan.

Groups Worry for Arizona's Image Extreme politics bad for business, they say [Arizona Republic, May 12] Some Arizona business organizations are applauding the recently ended legislative session for producing business-friendly bills that, after Gov Jan Brewer signs them, could boost economic development in the state. They also cheered the end of the session because it meant the demise of some bills that they believed would stifle business development if they became law. Although the two main bills that worried them died due to inaction or were rejected outright, business leaders in Phoenix believe Senate Bill 1507 and House Bill 2789 left an impact anyway. SB 1507 opposed government-led efforts to reduce pollution and eradicate poverty, while HB 2789 opposed regulation by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Among the groups fighting the measures was the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which led quiet opposition to SB 1507 through position statements sent to legislators, instead of through public press conferences. The organization's spokesman, Garrick Taylor, said it was concerned about potential harm to commerce.

Johnson: Orchard To Yield Clean Energy [Tri-Valley Central, May 10] Several local dignitaries accepted an invitation last Thursday to celebrate a field of young trees that in four years or so will yield biofuel for a world increasingly in need of renewable energy. Johnson Utilities’ Pongamia Biofuel Demonstration Site is expected to produce its first commercial harvest of oil- rich seeds in approximately four years. Some of the fuel produced could ultimately save costs for Johnson Utilities ratepayers. Biofuel could be used by the Anthem water reclamation plant to run a generator at night. With the plant’s solar field providing daytime energy, the plant has the potential to go entirely “off the grid,” according to Johnson Utilities. The pongamia tree is genetically similar to the soybean, and the oil from its seeds is similar to soybean oil, but is not edible, according to Naveen Sikka, founder and CEO of TerViva Bioenergy, which provided Johnson’s first stock of pongamia trees.

Nation's Largest City-Sponsored Solar Financing Program Re-Launches in Arizona Up to 1,000 Homeowners Benefit, U.S. Energy Secretary Chu Formally Recognizes Collaboration [PR Newswire, May 15] Phoenix, AZ – The second phase of the nation's largest city-sponsored residential solar financing program launched today thanks to the infusion of a $25 million commitment from National Bank of Arizona (NBA). U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton took part in an event to unveil the details of a program that will allow up to 1,000 Arizona homeowners access to affordable solar power. Secretary Chu formally recognized the program as an ideal national model of private solar funding that can be easily replicated in cities across America.

NADB and SunEdison Closes US$65 Million Loan for 20 MW(Ac) Solar Park in Arizona [PR Newswire, May 18] San Antonio, TX - The North American Development Bank (NADB) and SunEdison, a leading worldwide solar energy services provider and subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., have signed a US$65 million loan agreement for the construction of a 20-megawatt (MW(ac)) solar park in Picture Rocks, Arizona. In December 2011, the Board of Directors of NADB and the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC) approved certification and financing for the design, construction and operation of a photovoltaic solar energy plant, which is expected to generate sufficient electricity to supply power to approximately 3,500 homes. The project will supply electricity to Tucson Electric Power (TEP), an Arizona corporation and principal subsidiary of UNS Energy Corporation (UNS), through a 20-year purchase power agreement. TEP provides electric service to the Tucson metropolitan area.

Navajos Concerned Over Water Deal with Feds [Arizona Republic, May 13] Page, AZ – The house where Dixie Ellis lives with her mother is perched on a mesa above town. It is a steep hike up the hill from Lake Powell, the second-largest man-made reservoir on the continent, and an easier walk up Arizona 98 from the Navajo Generating Station, one of the country's largest coal- fired power plants. "Tourists ask me about it," Ellis said, nodding at the three 774-foot smokestacks that rise into the northern sky from the power plant less than 3 miles down the hill. "I tell them we don't even have running water or electricity. They can't believe it." Ellis' mother, 96-year-old Sally Young, signed over part of her grazing lease to allow construction of the plant more than 40 years ago, one of hundreds of families that gave up land for a promise of jobs and a stronger economy. Her family said she was also promised water and power, promises that apparently never made it on paper. "Other people are benefiting from it, but we're not getting anything," said

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 2 - Pearl Begay, Ellis' daughter. "No lights, no running water, just the smokestacks." The power plant has emerged as an issue in a proposed water agreement between the federal government and the Navajo and Hopi tribes. The government has offered the Navajos an extra allotment of water if they will ensure that leases are renewed for the plant site and for a mine near Kayenta that supplies coal to generate electricity. Tribal leaders say the power plant was an important factor in completing the Little Colorado River water settlement for the two tribes. The proposed agreement secures water from the river and from two aquifers beneath the reservations, along with delivery systems for the groundwater. Although provisions involving the plant are separate from the primary settlement, they would unlock an additional pool of water from the Colorado River that would not have been available when leaders postponed a final settlement of that source. But people who live near the power plant or the mine say they don't know if they will benefit from the agreement. The larger settlement no longer includes a water pipeline from Lake Powell that could have supplied homes along its path toward Cameron on the western edge of the Navajo Reservation. And three groundwater projects outlined in the deal likely won't reach the remote areas outside Page or Kayenta, where residents don't have running water. Critics of the deal say the power plant should never have been included in the water settlement, and even some supporters of the proposed settlement worry privately that the issue will cloud the central goal of securing water for the tens of thousands of Navajos and Hopis, who must now haul water to their homes.

New Solar Array Completed at UA Tech Park [Arizona Daily Star, May 11] A 38.5-acre photovoltaic array is the latest addition to the Solar Zone technology demonstration area at the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park. The 6.1-megawatt system was built by AstroSol, a subsidiary of German solar developer Solmotion GmbH, in partnership with Astronergy, a Chinese solar manufacturer. Astrosol CEO Michael Volz was on hand to screw the last in place at a dedication event today. The new system uses thin-film, amorphous silicon modules mounted on a fixed-tilt racking structure built in Tucson by Schletter Inc. Power generated from the facility will be sold to Tucson Electric Power Co. under a 20-year agreement. AstroSol expects the project to displace over 7,700 metric tons of carbon dioxide, providing power for about 1,000 homes. The project was financed partly through a $13.15 million loan from the North American Development Bank, a financial institution funded equally by the governments of the U.S. and Mexico.

Salt River Project Using Geothermal Power from New Plant [Electric Light & Power, May 16] Tempe, AZ – Salt River Project is now receiving renewable energy from the completed Hudson Ranch I geothermal plant located in California's Imperial Valley. SRP executed a 30-year agreement in 2007 to purchase 49 MW of geothermal energy from Hudson Ranch I. The utility-scale plant, developed by EnergySource, is now providing enough energy to power about 26,000 average size Valley homes. The facility is located in one of the largest and highest-temperature geothermal resources in North America — the Salton Sea field in Imperial County. Last year, SRP signed another agreement with EnergySource for the purchase of an additional 49 MW of geothermal from Hudson Ranch II. This second 30-year agreement calls for SRP to purchase power beginning in mid-2014, when the plant is slated for completion. SRP will arrange transmission of the energy from the point of delivery to Arizona. A geothermal power plant produces electricity from naturally occurring heat below Earth's surface. Geothermal energy is considered renewable energy because no fuel is consumed and the energy is from a naturally occurring source. Unlike other forms of renewable energy such as solar or wind, geothermal power plants produce energy continuously, irrespective of the time of the day or weather conditions.

SunPower Begins Installations for Scottsdale Unified School District [PVTech.org, May 15] SunPower has begun installing 5.5MW of high efficiency solar systems at 11 Scottsdale Unified School District sites. The projects will be installed on rooftops and as solar shade structures in parking lots. All the systems will use SunPower panels and are expected to be complete and operational before the end of September. The project was enabled, in part, by the APS Renewable Energy Incentive Program while the school district’s systems were financed through Qualified School Construction Bonds, which allows for the District to own the systems and receive full benefits of the energy costs saving and APS incentive payments associated with the project. Over the next 25 years, the systems are expected to decrease the Scottsdale school district’s electricity costs by US$25 million.

Trash to Fuel Power Plant [Arizona Republic, May 11] Glendale is banking on a decades-old but not widely used technology to make money from other people's trash. The City Council recently gave the nod for staffers to continue working with Vieste Energy LLC on a waste-to-energy facility at the north end of the Glendale Municipal Landfill. If the deal moves forward, the plant could open in early 2014. The company is still negotiating with power suppliers who might be

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 3 - interested in purchasing the energy. As much as 90,000 tons of trash annually would be diverted from the city landfill and converted to energy to supply 4,500 single-family homes. The landfill is west of Loop 101 between Northern and Glendale avenues. The facility would use a process called pyrolytic gasification that converts household garbage and yard debris into synthetic gas that is then used to create steam to power turbines to produce energy. The process leaves behind an ash byproduct that is either discarded or recycled. No incineration takes place and no odor would come from the process, company representatives said. The facility would be built 30 feet below ground level with a projected 80-foot stack.

Utility Regulators OK APS Rate Settlement [Arizona Republic, May 15] Utility regulators approved a rate settlement for Arizona Public Service Co. on Tuesday allowing the company to charge customers a fee to make up for sales it loses when customers conserve energy. But the settlement wiped out the request to raise base rates and will actually decrease rates about 1 percent July 1 when the rates take effect. Several small increases will follow. When APS helps customers pay for more efficient appliances or save energy with home upgrades, the utility sells less electricity. The utility saves money with those projects because it doesn't have to generate as much electricity with its power plants. But it still has to maintain its power lines and electrical grid, which it refers to as "fixed costs."

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY

Armed with Algae The US Navy's 'Great Green Fleet' initiative sets the bar high for the biofuels industry [EnergyDigital.com, May 15] The US Navy has embarked on an ambitious plan to deploy a fleet of warships powered by alternative fuels by 2016, deemed the 'Great Green Fleet.' The initiative has been touted as one of the most effective moves to jumpstart the use of renewable energy in the US military and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, which would, in turn, have similar effects on the larger economy. The US Department of Defense (DoD) is the largest oil consuming government body in the world, with the Navy accounting for roughly 1.2 billion gallons of fuel consumption annually at a cost of about $5 billion. With the extreme volatility of oil, costs could easily fluctuate by a billion dollars. “We are too dependent on either potentially or actually volatile places on earth to get our energy,” Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus said in an interview with Renewable Energy World. “Now we’re susceptible to supply shocks and even if we’ve got enough, we’re susceptible to price shocks... when the Libya situation started and the price of oil went up $40 a barrel, that was almost a billion dollars additional fuel bill for the U.S. Navy.” Newt Gingrich may poke fun at algae-based biofuels, but it's something the US military takes very seriously. Along with the Air Force and Army, the Navy has tested and certified a number of ships and warplanes as biofuel compatible to run on a drop-in blend of conventional oil and green fuel that does not require engine modifications. With over $500 million invested in the biofuels industry, the Navy hopes to cut its use of fossil fuels in half over the next decade.

Mexican Wind Energy Boom Plays Out on Gusty Shores Landowners have lucrative source of revenue, but centuries-old farming practices on decline [Reuters, May 14] La Ventosa, MEXICO — On an arid plain where sudden gusts of wind can rip roofs off buildings and knock over tractor trailers, Mexico is building a new engine for its energy future. Surrounded by towering turbines in every direction, the town of La Ventosa — which means "the windy place" in Spanish — is at the heart of a wind power boom in the country. Mexico, the world's 14th biggest economy, still punches well below its weight in terms of wind energy ,ranking 24th on the planet in installed capacity last year, according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). But the market is growing fast. By the end of this year, the national wind energy association expects Mexico to jump to number 20 on the list, which is dominated by wealthy European nations, the United States, China and India. "We're talking about the largest growth in wind power projects anywhere in the world," President Felipe Calderon said recently near La Ventosa at the opening of Latin America's largest wind park owned by Spanish company Acciona SA, a long row of turbines whirring behind him. Producing just 3 megawatts of wind power in 2005, Mexico now has nearly 400 times that, and will have 2 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2012, says the Mexican Wind Energy Association, or AMEE.

Pallets of PV: Communities Purchase Solar and Drive Down Costs Together [RenewableEnergyWorld.com, May 15] Think of it like Costco or Sam's Club for purchasing solar photovolatics (PV). Some savvy folks in Oregon thought it would be a great idea to buy PV in bulk for their neighborhood to get a big volume discount and share the savings with neighbors. So they created the Solarize campaign, which over the last three years has helped Portland add "[more than] 1.7 MW of distributed PV and [establish] a strong, steady solar installation economy." In fact, so successful was the Portland model that several other communities started their own Solarize campaigns, including Washington State; Massachusetts; Vermont; San Diego,

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 4 - California; and multi-city campaigns from One Block Off the Grid and GroupEnergy. All of the great details, including how to set up your own program, are laid out in "The Solarize Guidebook: A Community Guide to Collective Purchasing of Residential PV Systems," released in May 2012. This roadmap is for state and local governments and community leaders wanting to create a program to buy PV in bulk. It describes how Solarize Portland executed its program, explains how other neighborhoods across the United States are building off their efforts, and describes the steps needed to have a successful campaign in six months or less. This report is an update to a previous version published in January 2011 and includes new info on lessons learned not only in Portland, but across the other 1,960 Solarize installations. The key to Solarize's success is that it directly tackles three major market barriers: (1) high upfront cost, (2) complex solar purchasing options, and (3) customer inertia (i.e., it is easier to do nothing than do something). Some of the key success elements include: (1) competitive contractor selection led by the community, (2) community-led outreach and education, and (3) making it a limited time offer (so you have to act now!). And how well did the bulk purchasing work? Solarize Portland drove solar market costs down by 30 percent - 35 percent as compared to before the program.

Two Record-Breaking Concentrating Photovoltaic Facilities Begin Operation [POWERnews, May 15] North Carolina–based Cogentrix Energy’s 30-MW concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) Alamosa Solar Generating plant, located in the San Luis Valley, Colo., began operating last week. The project has been called the “world’s largest” facility of its type to date. The Alamosa Solar project site is approximately 225 acres and consists of more than 500 dual-axis, pedestal-mounted tracker assemblies, each capable of producing approximately 60 kW of electricity from the sun. Each tracker assembly is 70 feet wide by 50 feet high and contains 7,560 Fresnel lenses that concentrate sunlight by a multiple of 500 onto multifunction solar cells developed originally as part of the U.S. space program. Construction of the facility was contracted to M.A. Mortenson Co. Power produced by the solar plant will be bought by Xcel Energy subsidiary Public Service Co. of Colorado. “The San Luis Valley was chosen for its outstanding sunlight characteristics, high elevation and an ability to easily deliver the solar project’s output to the utility transmission system,” Cogentrix said in a statement. Meanwhile, on Monday, Convert Italia and solar module maker Solaria Corp. announced they had begun operating in Puglia, Italy, what they called the largest low-concentrating solar PV power plant in the world.

ENERGY/GENERAL Home Energy Management Market Builds Slowly But Surely [Electric Light & Power, May 16] Boulder, CO – Event deployments of smart grid infrastructure have accelerated in recent years, the once hyped home energy management (HEM) market has struggled to gain traction. Numerous trials have led to only a few cases of industry deployments and to anemic rates of consumer adoption. Today that is starting to change, and over the remainder of the decade momentum will build in this nascent market. According to a new report from Pike Research, global annual shipments of standalone HEM systems will grow from a quarter million in 2011 to nearly 4.7 million in 2020, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.3 percent. Combined revenue for all HEM segments will grow from a base of $93 million in 2011 to more than $2 billion in 2020, the cleantech market intelligence firm forecasts.

Saudi Arabia Launches Massive Renewable Program with Hybrid FITs [RenewableEnergyWorld.com, May 15] While North America continues to dawdle on the road to the renewable revolution, the conservative, oil-rich Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has proposed one of the most sweeping and massive moves to renewable energy on the planet. In typical Saudi fashion, where everything from oil fields to opulence is done on a colossal scale, the proposed renewable program is gargantuan. Starting from zero, the Kingdom plans to install a staggering 54,000 MW of renewable-generating capacity during the next two decades. For comparison, the United States, with more than ten times the population of Saudi Arabia's 27 million inhabitants, operates about 50,000 MW of solar panels and wind turbines. Peak Oil & Crash Solar Program? While the move to renewables is significant in itself, it raises an even bigger question. Do the Saudis see the handwriting on the wall of the Kingdom's fossil fuel endowment? Are they, for the first time, acknowledging limits? Every kilowatt-hour generated with renewables is a kilowatt-hour that doesn't have to be generated with natural gas or oil, leaving more to sell on the international market. This would only be important to the Saudis if they realized — at some level — that there were finite limits to oil and gas in the kingdom. The Saudis have been among the staunchest defenders of the "no need to worry, move along" school of oil-resource cornucopians. "We have oil aplenty and can always be counted on whenever there's a crisis in world oil production," has been their mantra — at least in public. Could the announcement of the Saudi program mark a turning point in the Kingdom's attitude toward natural resources, or is it just hard-headed economics finally winning out? With oil trading at over $100 per barrel, the avoided cost of offsetting the use of fossil fuels--the "opportunity cost," as the Kingdom's consultants call it — is already much higher than the cost of solar power today, justifying the huge undertaking. Still, there's no escaping the fact that whatever the reason, the move is momentous.

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 5 - INDUSTRIES AND TECHNOLOGIES E15 Can Wreck Engines, Auto Groups Say [USA Today, May 16] E15 fuel can wreck your engine, according to new data presented by auto industry trade groups. The government has approved the use of a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, but that was premature, because testing wasn't finished, according to Auto Alliance and Global Automakers, Washington, D.C., trade groups that represent most car companies. Groups representing small-engine manufacturers and power-equipment makers also have said that alcohol-blend fuels are bad for the engines in boats, chain saws, lawn mowers, generators and the like. A statement today from the two auto groups cites "new results from a two- year study on engine durability" done for the Coordinating Research Council (CRC). The study for CRC was done by FEV, which the groups describe as "a longtime consultant to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency." The statement from Auto Alliance and Global Automakers says: The CRC study released today showed adverse results from E15 use in certain popular, high-volume models of cars. Problems included damaged valves and valve seats, which can lead to loss of compression and power, diminished vehicle performance, misfires, engine damage, as well as poor fuel economy and increased emissions.

EGS Takes Geothermal Global [RenewableEnergyWorld.com, May 16] As ancient as the earth itself, unharnessed geothermal energy most often bubbles to the surface in geological hot spots long known for geysers and naturally-boiling mud pots. Although such conventional shallow geothermal power has heretofore been harnessed with varying degrees of success, EGS (Enhanced Geothermal Systems) is capable of engineering a circulating energy-producing reservoir of hot water and steam as much as 10,000 feet beneath the surface. In fact, EGS could eventually be used on a global scale to tap into an almost endless energy supply from which to generate electricity. By some projections, the world's total reliance upon geothermal energy could, within a decade, climb from its present production low of 1 percent to 25 percent. But like all energy technologies, geothermal will need to be price competitive to become commercially viable. The key to making it practical, regardless of the above ground landscape, entails new deep- drilling technology capable of hitting depths of some 10 kilometers. EGS involves deep drilling to hit hot rock, then hundreds of thousands of gallons of cold water from shallow ground water wells is pumped at high pressure to fracture the hot rock. Once the cold water has been injected, the fractures it creates are mapped using a micro- seismic monitoring network. This network literally listens for the popping and snapping sounds that accompany fracturing rock. It’s at these intersections of fractured rock that production wells are then drilled. Having absorbed heat of a couple of hundred degrees Celcius, the injected water emerges from the production well, spewing hot water and steam at rates of 50 to 100 kgs per second. This steam is then used to generate electricity via steam turbine. Once it exits the turbine, it is then cooled using a heat condenser and re-injected back into the ground to complete a closed-loop system. Although EGS technology was proven in the 1980s at Los Alamos National Lab, the technology remains a commercial fledgling with startup companies worldwide trying to make EGS practical on commercial scales. Part of geothermal’s problem is the lack of a public profile.

Energy Department Announces Milestone in Fuel Cell Use Nearly 1,200 fuel cells have been deployed through the Recovery Act [The Cypress Times, May 14] The Energy Department today announced that more than one thousand fuel cells were deployed through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Over the last three years, nearly 1,200 fuel cells have been deployed in emergency backup power units and material handling equipment, such as forklift trucks. This investment is a part of the Department's commitment to U.S. leadership in innovative fuel cell technologies to give American businesses more options to cut energy costs and reduce petroleum use. "Supported in part by the Recovery Act, these projects underscore the President's commitment to American-made energy and increasing energy security," said Dr. David Danielson, the Department of Energy's Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. "Targeted investment in critical fuel cell research, development, and deployment will help spur American ingenuity and increase our competitiveness in the global clean energy economy. Fuel cells are an important part of our energy portfolio and these deployments in early markets are helping to drive innovations in fuel cell technologies across multiple applications." Increasingly, companies are installing fuel cells to generate onsite primary or backup power to buildings, data centers and cell phone towers, because of their high reliability and low emissions. To date, close to 700 fuel cells have been deployed to provide backup power with $18.5 million in Recovery Act funding. Fuel cells are quiet and don't need petroleum, so they produce few pollutants and emissions. Fuel cells also typically require minimal maintenance and can easily be monitored remotely to further reduce maintenance time.

Fuel Cells are the Real Thing for Coca-Cola [FuelCellToday.com, May 14] Coca-Cola is seeing the benefits of the two UTC Power fuel cells that were installed at its East Hartford bottling plant last year. These run on natural gas but do so very efficiently: they have already

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 6 - cut the facility’s greenhouse gas emissions as well as its overall pollution, and are expected to reduce overall energy consumption by 30% once optimised. Coca-Cola says the cells operate quietly and “meet or exceed the most stringent air emission standards in the United States”. The two PureCell System Model 400 phosphoric acid fuel cells produce up to 400 kW of energy each and are expected eventually to supply up to 100% of the electricity and 50% of the heating needs of the plant.

Mining Industry Investment in Renewable Energy Will Reach Almost $20 Billion by 2020, Forecasts Pike Research [Business Wire, May 17] Boulder, CO – These are critical times for the mining industry. Even as demand for mineral resources rises, driven by emerging economies, mining companies are under ever-increasing pressure from governments, customers, and other stakeholders to operate in a sustainable manner. Many of the key industry players in the mining sector have developed energy saving strategies and are investing directly into renewable energy infrastructure. According to a new report from Pike Research, worldwide investment by the mining industry on renewable energy and energy conservation will reach approximately $8.4 billion by 2016 and nearly $20 billion by 2020. Under a more aggressive scenario, in which the global economy expands more rapidly and policy mandates pertaining to climate change are more robust, spending could reach $15.6 billion by 2016 and $30 billion annually by 2020, the cleantech market intelligence firm forecasts.

LEGISLATION AND REGULATION. Mid-Atlantic Wind Transmission Line Clears Hurdle [Associated Press, May 14] Washington, D.C. – A huge underwater power line to serve wind farms planned off the East Coast cleared a regulatory hurdle Monday, although construction is still years away. The project, known as the Atlantic Wind Connection, would enable up to 7,000 megawatts of electricity to be produced at offshore wind farms from Virginia to . Internet giant Google and other investors have pledged up to $5 billion for a network of transmission lines for offshore wind farms to be built over the next decade or more. The Interior Department said Monday that no competitor had proposed a similar project, allowing Atlantic Wind Connection to move forward knowing it is likely to secure a federal right of way. Construction of the 380-mile line could begin as soon as 2014. When completed, the Atlantic Wind project could eventually provide power to about 2 million homes, developers say.

Legislation: Solar Tax Credits Only for US-Made Panels [SustainableBusiness.com News, May 16] Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced legislation that would allow only US-made solar panels to qualify for the 30% solar tax credit individuals and businesses receive when they install solar systems. 70% of the parts for qualifying solar panels would have to be made in the US. If the solar panels are manufactured here, 50% of parts must be US-made. The vast majority of solar panels used for US systems are now made in China. The legislation would encourage those manufacturers to locate in the US.

New Efficiency Standards for Clothes Washers, Dishwashers Will Save $31 Billion [SustainableBusiness.com News, May 16] The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released new energy efficiency standards that will reduce energy and water consumption in clothes washers some 35% and dishwashers will use 14% less energy and 23% less water. Efficient clothes washers and dishwashers use better design and components such as motors and pumps to save on energy and water. Compared to current basic models, new clothes washers will save $400-$600 in energy bills over their life, and about $100 for dishwashers. Taking into account increased upfront costs, DOE estimates more than $31 billion in total savings over 30 years. Consumer Reports rates these products as among the highest quality on the market. The dishwasher standards take effect next year and the clothes washer standards take effect in 2015. DOE designed the standards based on consensus recommendations developed by manufacturers, consumer groups, energy and water efficiency advocates, and environmental organizations.

New Global Solar Industry Organization Formed [CleanTechnica.com, May 15] There’s a new solar industry body in town, and it’s a big one. The Global Solar Council (GSC) is a new “CEO-level coalition of leading international companies in the photovoltaic solar value chain,” the GSC website state. The GSC isn’t full of frills and games — it’s got the home page and “Members” page on the top menu bar. The home page, other than a short “About” section, includes recent press releases, white papers, some rotating photos, and the standard contact and legal information. In my opinion, it gives the impression of a focused and powerful body. From the press release announcing the GSC: “Global Solar Council members will engage with policymakers worldwide to demonstrate the progress towards abundant, affordable and low emissions energy already made possible by the solar industry and to emphasize the importance of a

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 7 - supportive policy and trade environment, which will enable the ongoing development of competitively-priced solar energy, driving job creation and economic growth. “Through its members, the Global Solar Council brings industry knowledge and insights from all sides of the solar photovoltaic value chain; from the supply of materials to product manufacturing and financing, policy, research and innovation, cross-border cooperation, and grid development and management.” The GSC will work together with EPIA, APVIA, SEIA, and other such organizations to advance the solar industry worldwide. From the home page: “The Council aims to expand the use of solar energy in the global energy mix by actively promoting the benefits of solar energy.”

U.S. Orders Tariffs on Chinese Solar Panels Commerce Department announces the duties after a finding that Chinese solar panel makers 'dumped' their goods. If approved, the tariffs are expected to have a significant effect on the industry. [ Times, May 18] Washington, D.C. – The Obama administration ordered tariffs of 31% and higher on solar panels imported from China, escalating a simmering trade dispute with China over a case that has sharply divided American interests in the growing clean-energy industry. The Commerce Department announced the stiff duties Thursday after making a preliminary finding that Chinese solar panel manufacturers "dumped" their goods — that is, sold them at below fair-market value. The widely anticipated ruling, if affirmed by U.S. trade officials this fall, is expected to have significant implications for both the global production of solar cells, now largely in China, and the growth of the solar energy industry in the U.S., which employs about 100,000 people in manufacturing, installation and services. More than 60 Chinese firms, includingSuntech Power Holdings Co., the world's largest solar panel maker, and Trina Solar Ltd., face a 31% duty on their exports to the U.S., retroactive to shipments made in February. All other Chinese exporters of solar cells will be hit with a tariff of 250%. In just a few years, China has grabbed about half the U.S. market for solar panels. U.S. imports of Chinese solar cells — the primary component in solar panels — were valued at about $3.1 billion last year, up from $640 million in 2009, according to the Commerce Department. The tariffs are more than what many industry executives and analysts were expecting.

WESTERN POWER California Considers Changes to Efficiency Programs [Energy Prospects West, May 15] In a sweeping 453-page decision approved by the California PUC at its May 10 business meeting, the commission is looking to fundamentally alter the state's approach to energy-efficiency programs. The decision provides guidance to utilities on 2013 and 2014 efficiency programs, which the commission considers transition years -- a break from the past method of providing "bridge" funding. The bridge years have been characterized by diminishing returns on existing programs and squabbles between utilities and ratepayer advocates over actual energy-efficiency savings, the method used to calculate them, and utility incentives earned for programs [D12-05-015].

Mesa del Sol Unveils First Smart Grid in the Nation [PR Newswire May 17] Albuquerque, NM – Mesa del Sol, Albuquerque’s visionary mixed-use, master planned community in the southern part of the city, once again made history when it unveiled its new Smart Grid System – the first of its kind in the nation. The Smart Grid System, in conjunction with the PNM Prosperity Energy Storage Project, the nation’s first solar storage facility that is fully integrated into a utility’s power grid, is a showcase for future smart grid projects. The project objective is to innovate Smart Grid Controls to overcome the challenges presented by the intermittency associated with renewable energy sources. The newly installed microgrid uses on- site solar, fuel cell, natural gas and back-up battery storage to power the 78,000 square foot Aperture Center at Mesa del Sol. Partnering with Mesa del Sol on the Smart Grid is Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), PNM, Sandia National Laboratories, The University of New Mexico and 9 Major Japanese companies including Shimizu Corporation. The system was unveiled today with VIPs and dignitaries on hand. NEDO is investing $22 million in the smart grid. In addition to funding to construct the system, NEDO will monitor and test the system for the next two years. Once complete, the entire project will be turned over to the University of New Mexico’s Center for Emerging Energy Technologies for continued research and smart grid development. The Aperture Center will require 400 kilowatts of electricity during its peak times. The smart grid will manage energy generation sources, the electrical grid and energy storage sources in a sustainable way. To meet the Aperture Center’s needs, NEDO installed a 50 kilowatt solar photovoltaic system, an 80 kilowatt fuel cell, a 240 kilowatt natural gas powered generator and a 160 kilowatt/hour battery storage system as well as a state-of-the-art building energy management system and sensors for controlling energy use inside the building.

Solar Industry Workers Tell Lawmakers: Protect Policies that Create Jobs Supporters Send 60,000 E-mails Urging PUC to Expand Solar Credit Program [CleanTechnica.com, May 17] Solar industry workers and officials converged on the State Capitol Wednesday to

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 8 - implore lawmakers and regulators to protect California’s job-creating solar economy by standing up to utility- driven attacks on the state’s successful net metering policy. Northern California employees whose jobs depend on the fast-growing clean energy sector said policies like net metering that promote solar energy help provide jobs and energy bill savings to those who need it most, including thousands of Sacramento-area and Northern California low and middle income homeowners and small businesses. Solar leaders warned that legislation undermining solar will harm an industry that is generating jobs at a rate 680 percent faster than the overall economy. More than 35,000 Californians are employed in California’s solar industry at more than 3,500 solar companies.

ARIZONA STATE INCENTIVES/POLICIES Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Angel Investment Tax Credit Program The main objective of the Angel Investment program is to expand early stage investments in targeted Arizona small businesses. The program accomplishes this goal by providing tax credits to investors who make capital investment in small businesses certified by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). To view the list of businesses that have been certified under this program please click here.

Income Tax Credit Provisions An investor seeking an income tax credit must document to the ACA the investment was made in either a qualified rural or bioscience company or any other qualified small business. For a qualified bioscience or rural company, the tax credit may total up to 35% of the investment amount over three years; for any other qualified business, the tax credit may total up to 30% over three years. If the tax credits exceed the investor’s income tax liability, any unused tax credit amount may be carried forward for up to three taxable years as long as the investor timely claims the credits with Revenue.

The ACA may authorize up to $20 million in tax credits to qualified investors beginning July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2016. The tax credits will be authorized on a first come, first served basis, which is established by the date and time the investor files an application with the ACA. Download the Angel Tax Credit Allocation Table Angel Tax Credit Allocation Table to view the remaining amount of tax credits available. For more detailed information please see below or direct questions to the Program Manager.

Job Training Program offers job specific reimbursable grants for employers creating new jobs or increasing the skill and wage level of their current employees. Deadline: Year Round

Quality Jobs Tax Credit Program Beginning July 1, 2011, this new program provides Arizona income tax credits for companies creating new jobs and investing in Arizona. The credit is valued at up to $9,000 over a 3- year period per each new employee and offers a 5-year carry forward provision for any unused tax credits. Eligibility qualifications are different for rural and metro areas

Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Program offers a refundable income tax credit and property tax reduction to companies in solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable energy industries who are expanding or locating a manufacturing or headquarters operation in Arizona. The tax credit is up to 10% of the total qualified investment amount and the property tax benefit can reduce a company’s property taxes by up to 75%. Deadline: Year Round

Research and Development Tax Credit is an Arizona income tax credit for increased research and development activities conducted in this state. Starting in 2010, a qualifying company may be eligible to claim a partial refund of its current year excess R&D credit. Applicants may apply at the end of their tax year but prior to filing a tax return with Revenue.

Commercial/Industrial Solar Energy Tax Credit Program - The primary goal of the Commercial/Industrial Solar Energy Tax Credit Program is to stimulate the production and use of solar energy in commercial and industrial applications by subsidizing the initial cost of solar energy devices. The program achieves this goal by providing an Arizona income tax credit for the installation of solar energy devices in Arizona business facilities. For more detailed information please see below or direct questions to the Program Manager.

Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) Arizona Incentives/Policies Federal Incentives/Policies

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 9 - Solar Policy News - DSIRE provides summaries of current solar policy developments and an archive of past solar policy developments. Current solar news appears below the news archive, which is searchable by several criteria.

GRANTS The following solicitations are now available:

Energy Storage SBIR/STTR FOA The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is an agency within the Department of Energy (DOE) that has funded the development and deployment of transformational and disruptive energy technologies and systems since 2009. ARPA-E focuses on high-risk concepts with potentially high rewards. When it established ARPA-E, Congress directed ARPA-E to: (1) enhance the economic and energy security of the United States through the development of energy technologies that result in reductions of imports of energy from foreign sources, reductions of energy-related emissions, and improvements in the energy efficiency of all economic sectors; and (2) ensure that the United States maintains a technological lead in developing and deploying advanced energy technologies. This program seeks to fund the development of transformational technologies that reduce the barriers to mass adoption of electrical energy storage for stationary and transportation applications. To obtain a copy of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) please go to the ARPA-E website at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. Reference Number: DE-FOA-0000674. Response Due Date: 5/23/2012 5:00:00 PM ES. Use the following link to view this opportunity: https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect?doc=DE-FOA-0000674&agency=DOE

Hydropower Advancement Project (HAP) - Standard Assessments to Increase Generation and Value The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind and Water Power Program, is seeking applications from hydropower professionals to participate in the Hydropower Advancement Project (HAP) standard assessments activity. The HAP standard assessments will identify opportunities to increase generation and value at existing hydropower facilities. Through this FOA, DOE will select teams to perform these standard assessments. The selected teams will perform HAP standardized assessments as described herein and per the HAP documents associated with the standard assessments. The HAP documents are available at http://hydropower.ornl.gov/HAP/ and include the following: 1. Hydropower Technology Taxonomy (HTT) 2. Best Practices Catalog (BPC) 3. Assessment Manual The selected teams will receive financial assistance in the form of a cooperative agreement and will complete HAP standardized assessments at five (5) or more hydropower facilities. Assessment teams that are selected will be required to attend the HAP standard assessment training planned for October, 2012, and then to perform multiple HAP standard assessments as described herein and per the HAP documents. Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0000700 Application Due Date: 06/14/2012 5:00 pm Eastern Time. Use the following link to view this opportunity: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=LBkTPVsQTL2np1gbwnhlF4rTnC6wWFXtdL1CJcN1Tbwsy0s 9mh2c!1471941753?oppId=164353&mode=VIEW

Improving Accuracy of Solar Forecasting (FOA) This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is being issued by DOE to solicit applications for improving accuracy of solar forecasting in the short-term (0-6 hours) and day-ahead timeframes. This FOA is part of the DOE SunShot Initiative and addresses the EERE performance metric of increasing the viability and deployment of renewable energy technologies. Launched in 2011, the SunShot Initiative aims to reduce the cost of solar energy systems by about 75% between 2010 and 2020. Achieving this target could result in solar meeting roughly 14% of U.S. electricity needs by 2030 and 27% by 2050. Advancements in generation (conventional as well as solar) and transmission technology, improved accuracy in solar resource forecasting, the evolution of operational practices, and the adoption of consistent codes, standards, and regulatory procedures will collectively enable the successful integration of high levels of solar penetration on the grid. Specifically, there is a significant need for strong leadership and a clear way forward in: (a) establishing a standard set of metrics for solar forecast accuracy assessment, (b) development of new methods/algorithms/processes for solar forecasting, and (c) a rigorous estimation of the various value streams (including economic and reliability aspects) due to improved accuracy solar forecasting. Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0000649. Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 19, 2012. Letters of Intent will be required and are due by 05/16/2012 5PM EST. Use the following link to view this opportunity: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=JkJRPVnJnLJ52l2ncL8cms8yJQv7qGGNpBXR0PZvTgvtv3kL cLVV!1471941753?oppId=164854&mode=VIEW

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 10 - Small Scale Coal Biomass to Liquids Study Domestically abundant coal has the potential to be a significant primary energy source for the production of liquid fuels, particularly when energy security is a driver. Furthermore, coal mixed with optimum levels of biomass can reduce the carbon footprint of coal-biomass-to-liquid (CBTL) fuels processes. A recent National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) study has indicated that addition of moderate amounts of biomass to coal for the production of liquids can substantially reduce Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) CO2 emissions relative to a petroleum diesel baseline. As an example, 20% less CO2 is produced with 8% biomass addition, with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) with CO2 utilization. Therefore, projects selected under this proposed action will directly support the mission of the Coal Program to ¿ensure the availability of near-zero atmospheric emission, abundant and affordable, domestic energy to fuel economic prosperity, strengthen energy security, and enhance environmental quality. Reference number: DE-FOA-0000703. Issue date: 04/27/2012. Response due: 06/07/2012 08:00 PM ES. Use the following link to view this opportunity: https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000703&agency=DOE

Sustainable Cities: Urban Energy Planning For Smart Growth In China and India The objective of this FOA is to deploy U.S. technical expertise in the area of sustainable urban development to cities in China and India through a variety of activities such as strategic and policy planning and analysis, design and management, energy market assessment, energy modeling, financial management, improvement of governance in local bodies, workforce development, technical assessment and analysis. Benefits to the U.S. can include increased partnership opportunities for U.S. clean energy technology companies so they can grow, exports of domestic clean energy technologies and services in rapidly expanding markets, as well as access to data on clean energy policy and programs success and challenges that can inform U.S. national and sub national policy development. DOE anticipates providing $750,000 total to several Awardees over a period of up to two years to accomplish the goals of this funding opportunity. This FOA directly supports the goals of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), International Program. Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0000697. Concept Paper Submission Deadline: 6/7/2012 5:00 PM ET. Full Application Submission Deadline: 7/26/2012 5:00 PM ET. For more information, visit http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=169533

Plug and Play Photovoltaics Through the Plug and Play Photovoltaics Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the Department of Energy will invest up to $25 million over five years to advance the development of a commercial plug-and-play photovoltaic system, which is envisioned as an off-the-shelf product that is fully inclusive with little need for individual customization. Homeowners can install the system without special training or tools. The homeowner simply plugs the system into a PV-ready circuit and an automatic PV discovery process initiates communication between the system and the utility. The plug-and-play concept has been implemented very successfully in the computer and automotive industries. The Department of Energy believes that these same innovations can be applied to the PV industry to reduce costs and simplify installations. This funding opportunity seeks to fundamentally change the design and installation of residential PV systems and help automate utility interconnection and permitting processes. Universities, industry, utilities, local authorities having jurisdiction, national laboratories, and other stakeholders are encouraged to submit full applications by June 18, 2012. Funding Opportunity Announcement Number: DE-FOA- 0000653. Issue Date: 04/16/2012. Letter of Intent Due Date: 05/16/2012, 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Application Due Date: 06/18/2012, 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Use the following link to view this opportunity: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=164933

NEW! Unconventional Gas and Oil Technologies The intent of this Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to select and award projects in FY12 that focus on improving recovery from liquid-rich shale reservoirs and to advance the development of next generation carbon dioxide (CO2) enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technologies. Reference number: DE-FOA-0000724. Issue date: 05/14/2012. Response due: 06/28/2012 05:00 PM ET. Use the following link to view this opportunity: https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000724&agency=DOE

SBIR/STTR FY 2012 Phase I (Release 3) This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) describes Phase I funding opportunities for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for Fiscal Year 2012 Phase I (Release 3). Reference Number: DE-FOA-0000715. Response Due Date: 7/3/2012 11:59:00 PM ES Use the following link to view this opportunity: https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect?doc=DE-FOA-0000715&agency=DOE

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 11 - Office of Science The U.S. Department of Energy announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Basic Energy Sciences and Biological and Environmental Research, and Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists. Subtopics include Solar Photochemistry Research, and Climate Sciences. $400 million expected to be available, multiple awards anticipated. Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000600. (Grants.gov 9/30/11) Responses due 9/30/12. For more info, contact Kimberlie Laing at [email protected] or go to: https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000660&agency=DOE.

U.S. Navy Energy Conservation Projects The Naval Surface Warfare Center has issued a Broad Agency Announcement for White Papers that address Energy Conservation Applications for the U.S. Navy. This BAA solicits innovative concepts for Navy shipboard energy conservation and carbon footprint reduction with the potential for rapid transition to Fleet operation. The target segment of the Fleet is the ships operated by Military Sealift Command. The selection of one or more sources for full proposals and potential contract award will be based on responses to the BAA and the peer review process. For more info, contact Jamie Mattern at [email protected] or go to: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f4ea9da536f0413f20b80d9f02707b7e&tab=core&_cview=0. Refer to BAA# N00167-11-BAA-01. (FBO 11/3/10). Responses accepted to 10/31/12.

Agriculture and Food Research - Climate Change The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Climate Change. The AFRI Climate Change Program will fund projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon sequestration in agricultural and forest production systems and preparing the nation’s agriculture and forests to adapt to changing climates. The RFP is posted at: http://nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/afri_rfa.html. Refer to Sol# USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003038. (Grants.gov 3/22/10)

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Sustainable Bioenergy The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) – Sustainable Bioenergy. This program will support projects that target the development of regional systems for the sustainable production of bioenergy and biobased products that: contribute significantly to reducing dependence on foreign oil; have net positive social, environmental, and rural economic impacts; and are compatible with existing agricultural systems. The RFP is posted at: http://nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/afri_rfa.html. Refer to Sol# USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003042. (Grants.gov 3/22/10)

Agriculture & Food Research Initiative - Foundational Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational Programs. The Foundation Programs support research, education, and extension as well integrated programs that address key problems of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of agriculture. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Renewable energy, natural resources, and environment; Agriculture systems and technology; and Agriculture economics and rural communities. $78 million expected to be available, up to 420 awards anticipated. Contact info and due dates vary by subject area. For more info, go to: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/afri_rfa.html. Refer to Sol# USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003397. (Grants.gov 1/7/11)

Special thanks to the Washington State University Extension Energy Program for collecting this information.

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World Renewable Energy Forum May 13 – 17, 2012 – , Colorado

Solar Power Mexico 2012 May 15 – 16, 2012 – Mexico City, Mexico

Cleantech Phoenix Int'l. Business Symposium May 16- 18, 2012 – Phoenix, Arizona

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 12 - Renewable Energy Projects in Indian Country Conference May 21 – 22, 2012 – Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona

West Coast Energy Management Congress May 23 – 24, 2012 – Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle Washington

Meeting the Energy Needs of the 21st Century June 7, 2012 – Tucson, Arizona

2012 Arizona Mexico Commission Summer Plenary June 7 – 8, 2012 – JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Tucson, Arizona

Energy In the Southwest – New Directions in Energy Markets & Regulation July 9 – 10, 2012 – Santa Fe, New Mexico

2nd International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts June 10 – 13, 2012 – Westin San Diego, San Diego, California

2012 National Energy Assurance Conference June 28 – 29, 2012 – Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Solar Power International 2012 September 10 – 13, 2012 – Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida

Plastics in Photovoltaics 2012 September 19 – 20, 2012 – Hyatt Regency, Phoenix, Arizona

34th International Telecommunications Energy Conference (Intelec) September 30 – October 4, 2012 – Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona

Border Energy Forum XIX October 22 – 24, 2012 – Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico

AWEA Wind Energy Fall Sympsium November 13 – 17, 2012 – Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, Chandler, Arizona

4th PV Power Plants Conference – USA 2012 November 28 – 29, 2012 – Phoenix Arizona

Green Building Lecture Series Granite Reef Senior Center – 1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, Arizona

Governor’s Office of Energy Policy May 21, 2012 - 13 -