Workshop: How to Use Local Renewable Energy Resources

Workshop: How to Use Local Renewable Energy Resources
Date: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012
Location: Roanoke Civic Center - Old Exhibit Hall
Sponsor:
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The Cabell Brand Center for Global Poverty and Resource Sustainability Studies.
Co-Sponsors:
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The Association of Energy Conservation Professionals
Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition
U.S. Green Building Council - Southwest Virginia Chapter
Clean Valley Council
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
For more information you can e-mail Dr. Tamim Younos: tyounos@cabellbrandcenter.org
Workshop Objective:
Conventional energy technologies, developed in the 19th and 20th centuries, have significantly contributed to
urban and rural development, and society welfare. However, these technologies have become cost- prohibitive
and are known to adversely impact human health and environment. There is significant need for a paradigm
shift - a gradual transition to renewable and decentralized energy technologies to complement and/or replace
existing energy technologies.
At present, there is a lack of awareness in our society of the feasibility and advantages of renewable energy
technologies and energy conservation measures. The objective of this one-day workshop is to introduce the
concept, technical know-how, and economic aspects of small-scale renewable energy generation technologies,
i.e., solar energy and wind energy, and using geothermal heat pumps (ground source heat pumps) for energy
conservation at the local level. Workshop presenters are highly experienced instructors and will enable
participants to make intelligent and informed decisions as to how to integrate these technologies into the fabric
of community infrastructure. Expected workshop participants include professionals in the areas of business,
local government, real estate, law, education, and interested citizens.
The Cabell Brand Center for Global Poverty and Resource Sustainability Studies is a Non-Profit Organization
P.O. Box 429, Salem, VA 24153-3513
Web Site: www.CabellBrandCenter.org, Book Site: www.ifnotmethenwho.org
Agenda:
8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Registration
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome & Introduction: Cabell Brand and Tamim Younos The Cabell Brand
Center
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Small-Scale Solar Energy: Tony Smith Secure Futures LLC., Staunton, VA
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Coffee Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Small-Scale Wind Energy: Kenny Howell, Virginia Center for Wind Energy,
James Madison University
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch: Speaker: L. David Roper, Topic: Electric and Plug-In Cars, Retired
Professor of Physics, Virginia Tech
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Geothermal (Ground Source) Heat Pumps: Gregg Drunagel, Green Hill
Mechanical, LLC., Warrenton, Va
3:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Wrap Up: Rupert Cutler, The Cabell Brand Center
3:30 p.m.
Adjourn
Registration:
Registration Deadline: October 26, 2012 (pre-registration required) Registration Fee General $40 and
Student $15 (lunch & coffee included):
The Cabell Brand Center for Global Poverty and Resource Sustainability Studies is a Non-Profit Organization
P.O. Box 429, Salem, VA 24153-3513
Web Site: www.CabellBrandCenter.org, Book Site: www.ifnotmethenwho.org
Contributors:
L. David Roper - Blacksburg, Virginia
L. David Roper, a native of Oklahoma, received a BA with Honors from Oklahoma Baptist University in
physics/math/chemistry. He received the PhD in theoretical physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
in 1963. After a postdoctoral position at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory for two years, he taught at a small
college in Louisville KY for two years. He joined the physics department at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University in 1967; he retired in 1996. He was department head 1990-1995. His PhD thesis culminated in
the discovery of the Roper Resonance, a heavy proton. He has done research in particle physics
phenomenology, biophysics theory and resource depletion. In his retirement he has been a global community
educator concerning global-warming, resource depletion and energy. Dr. Roper drives the Nissan LEAF, an allelectric car, and promotes electric cars, including installing public charging stations.
Gregg Drunagel – Warrenton, Virginia
I’m a professional, dependable and hard working individual that takes the utmost pride in my work with the
ultimate goal of a completely satisfied customer. I have a combined total of 16 years working in the Plumbing
and Mechanical trades. My experience began at Andrews Air Force base doing commercial steam and boiler
work for 4 years. I spent 6 more years mastering those trades residentially before I decided I wanted to do
more. I started my own business specializing in plumbing excavation. It wasn’t long before mechanical
contractors were contacting me to do their geothermal installations. At this point, my interest and focus shifted
to one direction, the geothermal industry. Since 2007 all of my work has been in the geothermal field. I
became accredited by IGSHPA (International Ground Source Heat Pump Association) and fully class trained
within the first year with Water Furnace. I have since mastered an array of different piping styles, specific to
geothermal including HDPE fusion and REHAU cold expansion compression. I recently attended the Water
Well Association conference in Richmond, VA and attended classes in hydrology. Currently, I truly enjoy
what I do! I manage the entire process from teaching the basics of geothermal to co-workers and digging
ditches to explaining the fundamentals to a customer to help them understand “What is Geothermal? ” .
Kenny Howell – Harrisonburg, Virginia
Kenny serves as the Facilities and Logistics Coordinator for the Virginia Center for Wind Energy (VCWE). He
works to organize and manage VCWE equipment and supplies used for the Virginia State-Based Anemometer
Loan Program (SBALP), the Virginia Wind for Schools program (WfS), and the Small Wind Training and
Testing Facility at James Madison University (JMU). He also coordinates the installation strategies used for
meteorological towers installed at SBALP and WfS project sites. Kenny graduated from James Madison
University in 2009 with a degree in Integrated Science and Technology concentrating in Energy and
Environmental Science. He has worked with the VCWE since 2008.
The Cabell Brand Center for Global Poverty and Resource Sustainability Studies is a Non-Profit Organization
P.O. Box 429, Salem, VA 24153-3513
Web Site: www.CabellBrandCenter.org, Book Site: www.ifnotmethenwho.org
Tony Smith – Staunton, Virginia
Tony Smith is President and CEO, Secure Futures LLC in Staunton, Virginia.
Secure Futures leads as Virginia’s solar developer for non-profit and public entities, achieving grid parity with
innovative financing, high quality technology, high customer service, and community resilience. Based in
Staunton Virginia, Secure Futures has led the way in Virginia with two of the state’s largest solar PV projects,
described below. In November 2010, Secure Futures completed the first commercial-scale solar system in
Virginia on the campus of Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. At the time the system
began operating, it was the largest PV system of any kind in Virginia generating 104kW of power. In December
2011, Secure Futures completed a system at two locations on the campus of Washington and Lee University – a
visible array on the University’s parking deck, and a system on the law school roof. In 2011, the system was the
largest solar array in Virginia combing to include 1,556 panels and producing 444kW.
Rupert Cutler – Roanoke, Virginia
Rupert Cutler is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He has an undergraduate degree in wildlife management from
the University of Michigan and a doctor of philosophy degree from the Department of Resource Development
of Michigan State University. He has been the editor of Virginia Wildlife, managing editor of National
Wildlife, assistant executive director of The Wilderness Society, senior vice president of the National Audubon
Society, executive director of Population-Environment Balance, and president of Defenders of Wildlife. After
obtaining his Ph.D. degree he joined the Michigan State University faculty as assistant professor of resource
development and extension specialist in natural resources policy. In 1977, President Carter appointed him
assistant secretary of agriculture for conservation, research, and education. From 1977 through 1980 he
provided policy direction to the U.S. Forest Service and Soil Conservation Service. Since 1991, Rupert has
resided in Roanoke where he served as founding executive director of Virginia's Explore Park and the Western
Virginia Land Trust. Since retiring in 1999 he has served on several nonprofit boards and advisory committees
and as president of the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke. He was a member of the board of directors of the Western
Virginia Water Authority for five years and served two terms on the board of trustees of the Virginia Outdoors
Foundation. He was elected to a four-year term on Roanoke City Council in 2002 and was appointed to
Roanoke City Council in 2009 to complete a term ending in June 2010. He is a member of the Roanoke Arts
Commission and chair of the development committee of the Roanoke Valley Greenways Commission. He and
his wife Gladys live in downtown Roanoke.
Tamim Younos – Blacksburg, Virginia
Dr. Tamim Younos is Executive Vice President and Research Director for Environmental Sustainability
Programs at the Cabell Brand Center for Global Poverty and Resource Sustainability Studies. He earned a
doctoral degree in environmental and urban engineering from the University of Tokyo. Dr. Younos, a former
research professor of water resources at Virginia Tech, from 2002 to 2006 served as the Interim Director of the
Virginia Water Resources Research Center at Virginia Tech. Dr. Younos’s research and educational interests
are in watershed assessment, decentralized water infrastructure, rainwater harvesting, water-energy nexus and
mitigating climate change at the local level. Dr. Younos has been a principal investigator for over 40 research
and outreach projects, and has published more than 150 research and technical articles including two edited
books. Dr. Younos is a past president of the Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR), was elected
to the Board of Directors of the American Water Resources Association (2005 - 2008), and served on the Board
The Cabell Brand Center for Global Poverty and Resource Sustainability Studies is a Non-Profit Organization
P.O. Box 429, Salem, VA 24153-3513
Web Site: www.CabellBrandCenter.org, Book Site: www.ifnotmethenwho.org
of Directors of the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (2003 – 2008). Dr. Younos has presented invited
talks on water sustainability issues in China, Japan, Hungary, Poland, Spain and Turkey.
Location & Directions:
Roanoke Civic Center - Old Exhibit Hall
The Roanoke Civic Center is conveniently located at the intersection of Williamson Road off Interstate 581 and
State Route 460. Air transportation is available just five miles North on I-581 at the Roanoke Regional Airport
with several major airlines to choose from. For ground transportation, Valley Metro city buses pick-up and
drop-off in front of the Civic Center every hour (every half-hour during morning and afternoon rush). Taxi
service is also available and convenient within the city.
From the North - Take I-81 South to I-581 South, Exit 143. Follow I-581 South to Exit 4E (Orange Avenue).
The Civic Center is at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.
From the South - Travel US 220 North to I-581 North to Exit 4E or 4W (Orange Avenue). The Civic Center is
at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.
From the East - Travel US Route 460 into Roanoke. The Civic Center is at the corner of Orange Avenue and
Williamson Road.
From the West - Travel I-81 North to I-581 South, Exit 143. Follow I-581 South to Exit 4E or 4W (Orange
Avenue). The Civic Center is at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.
The Cabell Brand Center for Global Poverty and Resource Sustainability Studies is a Non-Profit Organization
P.O. Box 429, Salem, VA 24153-3513
Web Site: www.CabellBrandCenter.org, Book Site: www.ifnotmethenwho.org