From kkeville at MIT.EDU Thu Dec 2 12:55:44 2004 From: kkeville at MIT.EDU (Kurt Keville) Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2004 12:55:44 -0500 Subject: [Mit_energy] Welcome to MIT_Energy Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20041202125007.03601b80@po10.mit.edu> brought to you by the MIT Alternative Energy Club. http://mit.edu/mit_energy From dtdaniel at MIT.EDU Thu Dec 2 14:01:25 2004 From: dtdaniel at MIT.EDU (David Thomas Danielson) Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 14:01:25 -0500 Subject: [Mit_energy] MIT Energy Lecture Series - "Superconductors and the Future of the Electric Grid" - John Howe, American Superconductor - Thurs 12/3 4-5PM, E40-496 Message-ID: <1102014085.41af668530c29@webmail.mit.edu> MIT Energy Lecture Series: "Superconductors and the Future Electric Grid" John Howe Vice President, Electric Industry Affairs American Superconductor Corporation 4:00-5:00PM Thursday, December 2, 2004 E40-496 MIT Energy social at the Muddy Charles after the talk From kkeville at MIT.EDU Fri Dec 3 15:15:48 2004 From: kkeville at MIT.EDU (Kurt Keville) Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2004 15:15:48 -0500 Subject: [Mit_energy] MIT Energy Lecture Series - "Superconductors and the Future of the Electric Grid" - John Howe, American Superconductor - Thurs 12/3 4-5PM, E40-496 Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20041203150618.0366fea8@po10.mit.edu> This was a good lecture, David. Please thank John again for coming. There are some interesting structural issues with HTS design and fabrication right now that may bear some fruit down the road but the price / performance ratio of this material will never be in the same league as copper. Then again copper can't carry the current that the AMSC product can (http://www.amsuper.com/products/htsWire/index.cfm) so maybe this will compose our grid backbone some day... we are certainly getting into those usage territories. From dtdaniel at MIT.EDU Mon Dec 6 19:33:50 2004 From: dtdaniel at MIT.EDU (David Thomas Danielson) Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 19:33:50 -0500 Subject: [Mit_energy] Open Hearing for Cape Wind @ MIT!! Message-ID: <1102379630.41b4fa6e84545@webmail.mit.edu> Dear MIT Energy Club Members, On Dec 16, there will be a public hearing on Cape Wind from 7-11PM. Anyone who is interested in speaking (~2 minute slots I think) should show up early to register for a speaking slot. See the Cape Wind site for more information: http://www.capewind.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=83&page=1#PUBL At the very least, I think that the club should put together something in writing to support the Cape Wind project during this open hearing round. Please let me know what you think we can/should contribute. Some facts we could emphasize: 1) Reality of bird mortality 2) Fossil Fuel Offsets Detailed by Steve Connors ...? Best, Dave Danielson From dtdaniel at MIT.EDU Mon Dec 6 19:35:18 2004 From: dtdaniel at MIT.EDU (David Thomas Danielson) Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 19:35:18 -0500 Subject: [Mit_energy] Request for Ideas for MIT Energy Lecture Series Speakers for Spring '05 Message-ID: <1102379718.41b4fac626877@webmail.mit.edu> Hi Folks, Please make some recommendations for MIT Energy Lecture speakers for next semester. Thanks, Dave From nubia at brandeis.edu Tue Dec 7 15:43:54 2004 From: nubia at brandeis.edu (nubia@brandeis.edu) Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 15:43:54 -0500 Subject: [Mit_energy] Open Hearing for Cape Wind @ MIT!! Message-ID: <1102452234.41b6160a1ea21@webmail.grad.brandeis.edu> We definitely could state facts about bird mortality and fuel offsets; however, I'm sure that the panel has heard these reasons ad nauseum. How great would it be if we wrote a letter as the "MIT Energy Group" in support of Cape Wind--not only because of the overwhelming scientific, economic, and social benefits of the project, but because we are young adults who are eventually going to obtain the societal reigns of command. The "fact" is that we DO want renewable energy in our future. We DO want cleaner air. We DO want less fossil fuel dependency. And we aren't afraid to have our voices heard. ..somebody could even read the letter at the hearing! Those are my thoughts. ~nubia Quoting David Thomas Danielson : > Dear MIT Energy Club Members, > > On Dec 16, there will be a public hearing on Cape Wind from 7-11PM. Anyone > who > is interested in speaking (~2 minute slots I think) should show up early to > register for a speaking slot. > > See the Cape Wind site for more information: > http://www.capewind.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=83&page=1#PUBL > > At the very least, I think that the club should put together something in > writing to support the Cape Wind project during this open hearing round. > > Please let me know what you think we can/should contribute. > > Some facts we could emphasize: > 1) Reality of bird mortality > 2) Fossil Fuel Offsets Detailed by Steve Connors > ...? > > Best, > Dave Danielson > > > _______________________________________________ > Mit_energy mailing list > Mit_energy at mit.edu > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/mit_energy > From kkeville at MIT.EDU Thu Dec 9 15:27:44 2004 From: kkeville at MIT.EDU (Kurt Keville) Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2004 15:27:44 -0500 Subject: [Mit_energy] The Democratic process needs you Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20041209131338.040b30a8@po10.mit.edu> I urge the expert energy community at MIT to attend our local US Army Corps of Engineers public hearing (concerning the Nantucket Sound wind initiative) Thursday the 16th at MIT. Since this meeting is at MIT, there is a chance that the evening's agenda may take the form of a debate, with interlocutors concisely spelling out their position, and minimizing off-topic personal attacks. However, if you don't come (and sign up for your 2 minutes of presentation time) the dialogue will be dominated by zealots from both camps who will use incendiary rhetoric to rile up the underinformed and then funnel this anger at their opponents without addressing the issues. This is how the public discourse has proceeded to date, at any rate. Some coverage from the last public hearing is at... http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2004/12/08/romney_reilly_among_speakers_at_wind_farm_hearing/ The Cambridge session is at; December 16, 2004 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 10-250 Cambridge, MA 6 PM - REGISTRATION 7 - 11 PM - HEARING Video from the Yarmouth hearing can be seen at the bottom of http://www.boston.com/news/necn/New_England/ There is a CPN Boston meeting on this subject tonight... see... http://www.cleanpowernow.org/ From kkeville at MIT.EDU Fri Dec 10 15:00:55 2004 From: kkeville at MIT.EDU (Kurt Keville) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 15:00:55 -0500 Subject: [Mit_energy] NESEA seeks Program Director Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20041210145914.036c4638@po10.mit.edu> for its Green Building and Energy Programs, details at http://www.nesea.org/ From dtdaniel at MIT.EDU Fri Dec 10 17:04:15 2004 From: dtdaniel at MIT.EDU (David Thomas Danielson) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 17:04:15 -0500 Subject: [Mit_energy] Fuel Cell R&D Job - General Motors Message-ID: <1102716255.41ba1d5f0684f@webmail.mit.edu> General Motors Fuel Cell Activities seeking Scientists and Engineers for Fuel Cell Research and Development The General Motors Fuel Cell Activities organization was established about seven years ago, with the charter to develop efficient and environmentally friendly technology that will redefine the automobile. We have made significant strides towards achieving that goal; examples include a fleet of fuel cell vehicles now providing demonstration drives in Washington D.C. and delivering FedEx? packages in Tokyo. We are excited about the potential for the technology we are developing, and we are looking for talented and motivated people to join our team. Open Positions We have several openings for scientists/engineers to join the Fuel Cell Stack Research Team at our facility in Honeoye Falls, near Rochester, NY. Job responsibilities involve fundamental materials research for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFC), covering aspects of MEA (membrane electrode assembly) and fuel cell stack materials performance and durability. This includes catalysts, membranes, and diffusion media as well as bipolar plate materials and bipolar plate coatings used in PEFCs. Requirements We are seeking strong experimentalists with experience or training in electrochemistry, electrochemical engineering, corrosion, and/or materials characterization. Successful candidates should have demonstrated research experience in one of the above fields and a solid theoretical background in electrochemistry and/or materials science. We are looking for engineers/scientists who possess either a B.S. degree with significant R&D experience or an M.S. degree. Relevant degrees include Materials Engineering/Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering. To apply, mail or email cover letter and resume to: Dr. Mark Mathias General Motors - Fuel Cell Activities 10 Carriage Street Honeoye Falls, NY, USA 14472 mark.mathias at gm.com We will contact selected candidates with interview invitation. From kkeville at MIT.EDU Tue Dec 14 11:04:02 2004 From: kkeville at MIT.EDU (Kurt Keville) Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 11:04:02 -0500 Subject: [Mit_energy] Fwd : NEW 30K MIT E-FORUM ENERGY COMPETITION Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20041214105742.038dd378@po10.mit.edu> >The MIT Enterprise Forum Energy SIG is looking for MA students and >professionals who are interested in commercializing clean energy >technologies and would like to learn how to best present their business >ideas to potential funders. > >The top presenters will be awarded $30,000 and other prizes. > >Please forward this to anyone who might be interested in entering. > >Click on this link for details and to register: > > http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/EnergySIG/IgniteCleanEnergy.html > >We are seeking emerging entrepreneurs - university students and >professionals - who will develop the next generation of clean, >renewable, or efficient energy resources. We hope these new leaders >will make our region the center for clean energy economic development, >creating new jobs and growth opportunities in the region. > >To spur entrepreneurial activities, the Energy Special Interest Group >(SIG) of the MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge and its event sponsors - >the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, the Massachusetts High >Technology Council, and Constellation NewEnergy - are offering a $30K >business presentation competition. > >The three goals of the competition are to: > > * Help new business leaders create a compelling story for raising > funds from government, angel, and venture capital investors > > * Teach entrepreneurs superior presentation skills, and > > * Encourage networking among participants and industry leaders > >To achieve these aims, we are offering three events: one training seminar >and two opportunities for entrepreneurs to present their business ideas >to a distinguished panel of judges. > >The events are designed to help contestants clarify their strategic >vision, vet their business plans, and boost their communication skills. > >Five winners will be selected in the final competitive round and each >winner will share a portion of the $30,000 prize money. > >And, of course, each event will include networking opportunities, >food, and refreshments. > > http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/EnergySIG/IgniteCleanEnergy.html From dtdaniel at MIT.EDU Thu Dec 16 13:10:55 2004 From: dtdaniel at MIT.EDU (David Thomas Danielson) Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:10:55 -0500 Subject: [Mit_energy] MIT Energy Club to Draft Letter to Army Corps of Engineers Supporting Cape Wind Message-ID: <1103220655.41c1cfafbdcb1@webmail.mit.edu> Hello MIT Energy Folks, The MIT Energy Club is planning on writing a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers in support of the Cape Wind Project. This letter is due in mid February, but I would prefer we wrap it up by January 20. We will write a draft, distribute to members for feedback, edit, then submit. We need a core of 3-5 people to work on this for 1-2 evenings. Right now we have: Dave Danielson Andrew Stern Please contact me to volunteer to pitch in. Best, Dave From kkeville at MIT.EDU Sat Dec 18 09:09:00 2004 From: kkeville at MIT.EDU (Kurt Keville) Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 09:09:00 -0500 Subject: [Mit_energy] The energy news just keeps getting worse for Connecticut Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20041218090146.0369d488@po10.mit.edu> State approves a 11.4 percent rate electric rate hike (the PUC wanted 17 percent). http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2004/12/17/state_gives_preliminary_ok_to_double_digit_electric_rate_hike/