Smart Grid Conference |Oct. 4-6, 2010 Los Angeles
Smart Microgrids: Developing Sustainable Power Grids
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM (PT)
Santa Clara University, CA
Women In Technology International - Silicon Valley Regional Network
Regional Network Event
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
6:00 - 8:30 Left Bank Restuarant, Menlo Park, CA
Red Hot Holiday Mixer-Silicon Valley!
Join us to celebrate the season at WITI's Red Hot Holiday Mixer~Silicon Valley!
Make some new contacts, re-connect with former colleagues, celebrate with clients. You'll have rare access to a highly diverse group of professionals. And you'll enjoy outstanding cuisine, fine beverages and a warm ambience at The Left Bank Brasserie [more on the restaurant, below].
Men and women are encouraged to attend this smashing seasonal event!
Please join us for one festive networking evening.
Please bring one unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more for donation to a local holiday toy drive.
SMART GRID AND ENERGY STORAGE OVERVIEW
Speakers: Dr. Efran Ibrahim and Haresh Kamath; Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Sunday, September 27, 2009, 10:00am - 4:00pm
SCU Bannan Engineering Laboratories (Building 403 on campus map), Multi-Purpose Room
http://www.scu.edu/engineering/graduate/emergingtopics/SmartGrid.cfm
Dr. Erfan Ibrahim is a Technical Executive in the Intelligrid program area of the Power Delivery & Utilization Sector. His current research activities focuses on the communications infrastructure for the utility Smart Grid with particular emphasis on Home Area Networks (HAN), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Building Automation Networks (BAN), and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
Haresh Kamath is a Project Manager in the Energy Utilization program area of the Power Delivery and Utilization (PDU) Sector at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). His current research activities focus on the development, assessment, and application on energy storage technologies. He also coordinates energy storage activities in the energy efficiency and electric transportation areas and has recently taken on responsibility for coordinating nanotechnology activities in the PDU sector.
Winning the Carbon Windfall (San Francisco)
Get the inside scoop on one of the biggest opportunities in today's market. Join the Wharton Energy Network for an enlightening discussion about opportunities in the carbon industry
Winning the Carbon Windfall
Whether you are a utility executive trying to cut carbon emissions, or an investor wondering how to invest in the burgeoning carbon emissions industry, or a project developer keen on creating emissions reduction projects, this event is for you. Many electricity providers are uncertain about how “carbon taxes” will affect their cost of doing business. In addition, cleantech and energy industry professionals are curious about how the power industry will be transformed by the immiment emissions regulations, and what opportunities will be created by this new industry. Join us for an exciting discussion and get ahead of the curve by mastering this industry as it evolves.
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Time: 6pm
Location: 1 Market Street, Spear Street Tower, 28th floor (Morgan Lewis offices), San Francisco (Phone: 415.442.1000)
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be served
Cost: This event is free to attend thanks to our sponsors
PANELISTS
Ron Tenpas – Partner, Morgan Lewis (formerly Asst. Attorney General, Environmental Div.)
Rodrigo J. Prudencio - Partner, Nth Power (Venture Capitalist)
Chris Farinacci - CMO, Hara (Fastest growing start-up in its sector)
Karen Alonardo - Founder & CEO - CSRware
Neal Dikeman – Chairman - Carbonflow
9/1/2009 Smart Grid Conference, Los Angeles Convention Center at ITExpo
http://smart-grid.tmcnet.com/conference/west-09
I am excited to learn more about a new community around the intersection of Energy, the Smart Home, Telecom and IT!
Please contact me for a special discount code not available anywhere else,
as I am collaborating with the organizers, rgabe@smbgrowth.com
The 2009 Stimulus Package appropriates $4.5B for Smart Grid implementation and requires the Department of Energy to provide financial support in all areas of the country. These grants have significantly accelerated development of Smart Grid technology and projects.