Texas Energy Independence Week 2013
March 4 - 6, 2013
Multiple locations * Austin, Texas
During the last several legislative sessions, the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) has focused attention on the role of renewable energy in helping Texas become more energy independent. We declare a week near the March 2 date of Texas’ independence from Mexico as Texas Energy Independence Week 2013 (TEIW). This year dozens of TREIA members, renewable enthusiasts, and legislators and/or their staff participated in this year's Texas Energy Independence Week activities, which took place March 4 - 6.
Texas Energy Independence Week 2013 Wrap-Up Including Participant List, Photographs, 10 Presentations, and Recap Summaries
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Texas Renewables 2012 Conference
December 10 - 13, 2012
Hyatt Lost Pines Resort
Lost Pines, Texas (between Bastrop and Austin)
Over 250 people came to the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort to take part in our annual conference, including a Green Design and Solar 101 Workshop, a tour of the Webberville 30 MB Photovoltaic Solar plant, two receptions and two luncheons.
Click here to access the participant list, a list of our sponsors, the session presentations, and photographs from the conference.
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Business Builder Luncheon with Citigroup's Michael Eckhart
Added 11/30/2012
On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 nearly 50 people gathered to hear Citigroup's Michael Eckhart give his view of "Global Perspectives on Renewable Energy" at the George Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Michael went with an unusual approach, having each member of the audience introduce themselves and then pose the question that they most wanted answered during the session. Michael answer most as he went and wrote down some others to cover at the end of the Q&A.
Click here to review Michael's Global Perspectives on Renewable Energy visual presentation (PDF format, 813 KB).
The event was hosted by:
along with:
Lunch provided by:
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TREIA Electric Generation Adequacy and Reliability: The Case for a More Diversified Grid Forum
State Capitol Rm E2.016 * Austin, Texas
May 8, 2012
The forum was conducted in front of a packed meeting room as legislative staffers and industry leaders came to discuss the current and projected electric generation adequacy status for Texas. Below are the presentations from the event in PDF format.
Introduction and Overview
Steve Wiese, Clean Energy Associates, TREIA President
Forum Keynote Speaker
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Rolando Pablos, Commissioner
Public Utility Commission of Texas
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The commissioner did not have a visual presentation.
Panel 1: Resource, Environmental, Infrastructure and Financial Challenges
Moderator: Clay Butler, Managing Partner, The Butler Firm, TREIA Policy Committee Chai
Texas could be facing electrical system brownouts and even blackouts in the next few years, possibly as soon as this summer. What are the possible causes and reasons behind this, and why might avoidance likely be difficult?
Solving the Energy Crunch - The Energy State Deserves Smart Solutions
Colin Meehan, Energy Analyst, EDF Project Director, Austin Pecan Street Project
Water Resource Challenges
Karen Bondy, Manager, Water Resources Management, Lower Colorado River Authority
The Value of Utility Scale Solar When Considered Correctly
Tuan Pham, President, PowerFin Partners
Financing New Generation in ERCOT
Robert A. “Bob” Webb, Attorney & Counselor
Panel 2: Role and Viability of Renewable Energy and Storage in Meeting Challenges
Moderator: Steve Wiese, Principal, Clean Energy Associates, TREIA President
Ideas for assuring adequate and reliable power in the months and years ahead will be offered from all electric generation sectors. How can renewable energy contribute, and what would a more diversified grid including substantial renewables look like.
Resource Adequacy in the ERCOT Area - The Latest Outlook
Warren Lasher, Director, System Planning, Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Electric Generation Adequacy and Reliability
Mark Walker, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, NRG Texas LLC
The Role and Viability of Renewable Energy and Storage in Meeting Challenges
Barbara O'Neill, Director, Central Region, enXco - an EDF Energie Nouvelles Company
Barbara was not able to attend due to a family emergency however she did kindly provide her presentation
Presentation not available for distribution or publication
William Peter, Transmission Manager, Solar Development, E.ON Climate & Renewables, N.A.
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Panel Discussion: Transmission Access and Lessons from ERCOT and FERC
February 15, 2012 * 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. * Long Beach, California
Renewable Energy World North America Conference 2012
Organized and Moderated by Russel Smith, TREIA Executive Director
Building a Robust Transmission Grid with Significant Renewable Generation, Ken Donohoo, P.E. - Director, System Planning Distribution and Transmission: Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC - PDF format, 2 MB
Transmission Policy & Variable Resource Integration, Paul Hudson - Founder and Principal: Stratus Energy Group - PDF format, 9 MB
Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation by Transmission Owning and Operating Public Utilities, Andrea Spring - Specialist: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) - PDF format, 422 KB
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TREIA Policy Luncheon with F.E.R.C. Chairman Jon Wellinghoff
November 10, 2011 * Noon - 1:30 p.m. * Austin, TX
Follow-up press release:
TREIA Welcomes FERC Chairman Wellinghoff to Austin
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Texas Renewables 2011 Conference
November 6 - 9, 2011
American Bank Center
Corpus Christi, Texas
Over 250 people came down to Corpus Christi to take part in our annual conference, including a half-day Utility Scale Solar Workshop, the South Texas and Offshore Wind Forum, two receptions, two luncheons, and two tours.
Click here to access the participant list, a list of our sponsors, the session presentations, and photographs from the conference.
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Texas Energy Independence Week 2011
February 21 - 24, 2011 - Texas State Capitol - Austin, Texas
Thanks to all who participated in our events this year. Here are some of those organizations as well as some of the Presentations from the sessions:
Exhibitors
Apollo Alliance Texas - Austin, Texas
Axium Solar, Inc. - Plano, Texas
Ideal Power Converters - Spicewood, Texas
Lighthouse Solar Austin - Austin, Texas
NRG EV Services - Houston, Texas
Southwest Windpower - Houston, Texas
Sierra Club - Austin, Texas
Texas Solar Power Company - Austin, Texas
Sponsors
Legislative Reception - HelioVolt
Policy Luncheon - Electric Power Engineers
Energy Forum Presentations
Forum I
Due to a communications error, some professors were inadvertantly listed as being speakers at the first forum. One of them, Robert Balog from Texas A&M University asked us to share this link so that you can review the information his solar team would have presented: University Research for Engineering and Systems Thinking About Energy Alternatives - Carey King, Ph.D. - Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy, Jackson School of Geological Sciences - PPT format, 11 MB
Past, Present and Future of the Smart Grid - presented by Bob Webb, TREIA Board Member - presentation by Jesse Berst, Managing Director, Global Smart Energy - PPTX format, 11 MB
Geothermal Power Generation: A Texas Adventure - Shamsul Al-Tomal, University of Texas at San Antonio - PPTX format, 2.8 MB
Forum II
Introduction - Moderator Michael Osborne, Austin Energy - PPT format, 996 KB
Definitions - John Lichtenberger, Sunedison - PDF format, 224 KB
Renewables and Natural Gas - Todd Foley, American Council on Renewable Energy - PPTX format, 773 KB
Forum III
Forum III had no visual presentations.
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Texas Renewables 2010
November 7-10, 2010 - Marriott Rivercenter - San Antonio, Texas
The Texas Renewables 2010 Conference was held in San Antonio from November 7 -10, 2010 with a record 475 industry professionals, legislative members, and exhibitors participating. Click here for further information, including the conference agenda, participants, presentations, and photographs, and plan to join us next year in Corpus Christi for Texas Renewables 2011.
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"Shaping Texas' Fuel Ethanol Policy" Conference
September 10, 2010 - Omni Hotel Downtown - Austin, Texas
Over 50 experts and interested parties met to discuss the present and future state and opportunities and challenges related to the ethanol market in Texas. Click here to review the agenda and presentations. |
"Biomass in Texas" Conference Draws 150 People
August 26, 2010 - College Station, Texas
This conference was given by the Rural Alliance for Renewable Energy (RARE) with TREIA acting as the registration facilitator and providing fiduciary and organizational services.
Final Agenda
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Governor Rick Perry Delivers Keynote Speech at Texas Renewables '09
Nov. 10, 2009 - Omni Hotel Southpark - Austin, Texas
KXAN story and video coverage of conference |
Texas Renewables '09 Conference
November 8-10, 2009 - Omni Hotel Southpark - Austin Texas
The Texas Renewables '09 Conference was held in Austin from November 8-10, 2009 with nearly 400 industry professionals, legislative members, and exhibitors participating. Here are some of the highlights:
Texas Renewables '09 Program, Sponsors, and Photographs
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TREIA Policy Luncheon/Meeting
September 10, 2009 - Austin, Texas
This workshop was held for TREIA Members at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Austin. The luncheon and meeting had about 50 members in attendance from all over the state and PUC Chairman Barry Smitherman was the luncheon speaker. After lunch, members broke into groups to discuss 2011 policy objectives involving their particular renewable sector(s) of interest. TREIA Members can login and click here to view the Agenda and Presentation from the workshop. |
TREIA Stimulus Funding Workshop
August 18, 2009 - Austin, Texas
This workshop was held for TREIA Members only at the OMNI Hotel Austin Southpark. The workshop was a standing room only success and drew over 110 people. TREIA Members can login and click here to view the Agenda, Attendee List, and Presentations from the workshop.
Rural Alliance for Renewable Energy (RARE) seminar on financing renewable energy projects in rural areas.
View the presentations online
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Texas Legislative Session 2009 - A Summation
June 8, 2009
by Russel Smith, Executive Director, TREIA
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TREIA Presentation at National Association of Home Builders Conference
May 8 - 10, 2009 Dallas, Texas
"The Latest In Renewables"
panel discussion, organized and moderated by
Tom Fitzpatrick, Chair (at the time), TREIA Green Building & Geoexchange Subcommittee
Overview of Some Renewable Technologies for Residences
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Texas Energy Independence Week 2009
March 2 - 5, 2009 - Texas State Capitol - Austin, Texas
Texas Energy Independence Week '09 was held in and around the State Capitol in Austin from March 2-5, 2009 with a variety of industry professionals, legislative members, and exhibitors participating.
Texas Energy Independence Week '09 Pictures and Presentations |
Texas Renewables 2008 Conference
November 9 - 11, 2008 - Omni Hotel Southpark - Austin, Texas
The Texas Renewables '08 Conference was held in Austin from November 9-11, 2008 with nearly 400 industry professionals, legislative members, and exhibitors participating. Here are some of the highlights:
Texas Renewables '08 Program, Sponsors, Photographs, and Presentations |
SMU Geothermal 2008 Conference
June 17 - 18, 2009 - James Collins Education Center - Dallas, Texas
The SMU Geothermal Conference was held at the James Collins Education Center in Dallas, Texas on June 17-18, 2008 and featured over 30 speakers and posters.
SMU Geothermal Conference 2008 Presentations |
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