Upcoming Events and Resources
Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition, October 27-29, 2009 in Lafayette
The International Trade Administration is currently coordinating the ITA Program of Events and the International Buyers Program for the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition, to take place in Lafayette from October 27-29. For additional information and registration procedures, please refer to www.lagcoe.com.
The New Environmental Industry:
New Entrants and Innovations Broaden the Business of Environmental Protection, September 29, 2009, 2:00-4:00pm, Room 4830, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
As industry continues to seek solutions to current environmental issues such as climate change, clean air, and water scarcity, U.S. companies from across the industry spectrum are creating new environmental products and servcies. Come hear some of the surprising sources of this innovation and discuss potential policy interactions. Please email newenvind@mail.doc.gov to register for the event, or contact Marc Lemmond for additional information.
Civil Nuclear Exporters Guide
This online guide is designed to help U.S. companies take part in the global nuclear renaissance by exporting their civil nuclear technology overseas. The guide covers the licensing process and provides contacts for the appropriate federal agencies. The Civil Nuclear Exporters Guide represents another achievement for the International Trade Administration's Civil Nuclear Trade Initiative, which was launched in late 2008.
July 16, Outreach to Industry on International Climate Change Negotiations
On July 16, 2009, the U.S. Department of Commerce hosted a half-day briefing for industry participants during which senior U.S. government officials discussed a potential new agreement to be negotiated under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), provided updates on recent developments, and solicited individual input from participants. DOC plans to host events similar to this one in cities across the United States over the next few months including Milwaukee on August 25; San Francisco on September 10; Pittsburgh on October 8; and Little Rock later this fall.
Industry Briefing on the 37th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
Energy Working Group (APEC-EWG)
June 2, 2009, 10:00am-12 noon at the U.S. Department of Commerce
On June 2, 2009, the International Trade Administration hosted an Industry Briefing on the 37th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Energy Working Group. Senior U.S. government officials briefed the business community on recent developments in APEC regarding energy issues, including the APEC Energy Working Group meeting in Santiago, Chile in April 20-24. The agenda featured key outcomes from the Santiago meeting, U.S. objectives for APEC in 2009, including trade and investment priorities, and a discussion on industry engagement and advancing industry’s priorities in APEC through effective public-private partnerships. Presenters included representatives from the Departments of Commerce, Energy, State and USTR, USTDA and the National Center for APEC. The briefing took place at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
Renewable Fuel Standard - Lifecycle Analysis
Under the Clean Air Act, as amended by Sections 201, 202, and 210 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, the Environmental Protection Agency is required to promulgate regulations implementing changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard program. The revised statutory requirements specify the volumes of cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable
fuel that must be used in transportation fuel each year, with the volumes increasing over time. The revised statutory requirements also include new definitions and criteria for both renewable fuels and the feedstocks used to produce them, including new greenhouse gas emission thresholds for renewable fuels. For the first time in a regulatory program, an assessment of greenhouse gas emission performance is being utilized to establish those fuels that qualify for the four different renewable fuel standards. As mandated by the revised statutory
requirements, the greenhouse gas emission assessments must evaluate the full lifecycle emission impacts of fuel production including both direct and indirect emissions, including significant emissions from land use changes. For additional details, please refer to:
http://www.epa.gov/EPA-AIR/2009/May/Day-26/a10978a.htm
Second Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Interim Roadmap Workshop
May 19 and 20, 2009 in National Harbor, Maryland
As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to moving the nation towards energy independence, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has contracted with the Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) to help it develop an interim “Roadmap” for Smart Grid standards interoperability. To allow various industry stakeholders to provide comments and suggestions to the Roadmap, NIST is organizing second Roadmap Workshop on May 19-20 to review the draft findings and recommendations from the Roadmap. The first Roadmap Workshop was held in Reston, Virginia on April 28-29. Utilities Executive and Technical Staff, Regulators, Vendors, Builders, State and Federal Government Personnel, Consumer Advocates, Engineers, Planners and Integrators are strongly recommended to attend. Both workshops are open to the public and free of charge. Details and registration procedures for the May 19-20 workshop.
First Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Interim Roadmap Workshop
April 28 and 29, 2009 in Reston, Virginia
As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to moving the nation towards energy independence, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has contracted with the Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) to help it develop an interim “Roadmap” for Smart Grid standards interoperability. To allow various industry stakeholders to provide comments and suggestions to the Roadmap, NIST is organizing a workshop on April 28-29 to review the high-level principles for the Roadmap and a second workshop on May 19-20 to review the draft findings and recommendations from the Roadmap. The first Roadmap Workshop will be held at the Hyatt Regency at Reston Town Center, 1800 Presidents Street in Reston, Virginia. The second Roadmap workshop's location will be announced at a later date. Utilities Executive and Technical Staff, Regulators, Vendors, Builders, State and Federal Government Personnel, Consumer Advocates, Engineers, Planners and Integrators are strongly recommended to attend. Both workshops are open to the public and free of charge. Details and registration procedures for the April 28-29 workshop.
American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Funding for Smart Grid Projects:
On April 16, 2009, the Department of Energy issued a Notice of Intent and a draft Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) that lays the groundwork for providing nearly $4 billion in American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funds to support smart grid projects. The Notice of Intent was issued for DOE's Smart Grid Investment Grant Program, which will provide grants of $500,000 to $20 million for smart grid technology deployments and grants of $100,000 to $5 million for the deployment of grid monitoring devices. The program will provide matching grants of up to 50% of the project cost, and the total funding for the program is $3.375 billion. In addition, the draft FOA paves the way toward an offer of $615 million to support demonstrations of regional smart grids, utility-scale energy storage systems, and grid monitoring devices. U.S. companies interested in providing comments to the Notice of Intent and the draft FOA (found by searching the public opportunities on FedConnect for reference number DE-FOA-0000036) may do so through May 6. The formal Funding Opportunity Announcement is anticipated for release on or about June 17, 2009.
Public Hearings:
Proposed Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule
April 6 and 7, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
Two public hearings will be held on April 6 and April 7, 2009 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. EPA will also web stream the public hearings for those unable to attend in person. For additional information and to register for the event, please refer to:
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ghgregister/hearing_washington.html
U.S. Civil Nuclear Industry Export Control Seminar,
April 14 in Washington, D.C.
On April 14, the Nuclear Energy Institute and the International Trade Administration will host an Export Control Seminar for the U.S. Civil Nuclear Industry. This one-day event will highlight:
- Overview of Export Control Policies and Programs
- 123 Agreements
- Dual-Use Items
- 810 Authorization
- 110 License
For additional information on the program or to register for the event, please contact David.Kincaid@mail.doc.gov
Export Seminar, Coal Prep Conference, April 27-30 in Lexington
ITA will host an Export Seminar from 10:00-11:00am on April 29 as part of the Coal Prep Conference. This session will highlight ITA programs, services, and resources available to U.S. coal industry companies aiming to expand opportunities in overseas markets. Export-Import Bank representatives will also provide an overview of financing programs available to U.S. companies. For additional information on this session, please contact Shannon.Fraser@mail.doc.gov
Industry Breakfast Briefings, Offshore Technology Conference,
May 4-7 in Houston
The Office of Energy and Environmental Industries hosted a series of Industry Breakfast Briefings as part of the Offshore Technology Conference. The presentations from these sessions were as follows:
- May 5, Brazil's Offshore Oil and Gas Policy and Opportunties for Trade and Investment in Brazil's Oil and Gas Sector
- May 6, Offshore Asia: Markets, Trends, and Opportunities
- May 7, Oil and Gas Frontiers of the Caribbean Basin
For additional information on these sessions, please contact Samuel.Beatty@mail.doc.gov
Export Seminar, Electric Power Conference, May 11-15 in Chicago
The International Trade Administration will hold a seminar on ‘Advancing U.S. Exports of Power Technologies and Equipment’ on May 11 from 1:00-5:00pm as part of the Electric Power Conference. The session will highlight:
- An Overview of World Markets for U.S. Power Technologies and Equipment
- U.S. Exporting Programs and Breaking into International Markets
- Financing and Ensuring Payment for Energy Projects
- Intellectual Property Rights and Exporting
- U.S. Company Export Experiences in Overseas markets
- Electric Power Country Market Overview: Algeria
Agenda for ITA Export Seminar at Electric Power Conference
Presentations from ITA Export Seminar:
For additional information on the ITA Program of Events at Electric Power, please contact Shannon.Fraser@mail.doc.gov
Bright Green Exhibition, December 12-13, 2009 in Copenhagen
For two weeks in December 2009, Denmark will host the United Nations Climate Summit COP 15, an international forum to reach consensus on a new global climate agreement to succeed the Kyoto Protocol. On December 12-13, the Confederation of Danish Industries will host the Bright Green Exhibition. We hope that you will join us and be a part of the U.S. Special Exhibitiors Program showcasing U.S. clean technologies. We are offering a Special Exhibitors Program that provides increased value to innovative American companies, offering real solutions in all sectors of renewable energy and clean technology.
Reasons why Bright Green is the Place to Be for the Best of Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Companies:
- Bright Green is already included in the calendar of the official COP 15 website
- Bright Green will be announced in the daily program at the COP
- Bright Green is represented at the COP venue
- Many delegates are expected to visit on Sunday, December 13, a rest day for the COP 15 delegates
- The venue is located within walking distance to most hotels in Copenhagen
- Renowned international speakers will contribute to Bright Green
- Hotels in Copenhagen are already sold out, though Bright Green organizers have rooms for exhibitors.
Deadline for Registration: June 1, 2009
Bright Green December 2009
U.S. Industry Promotion Program at the International Atomic Energy Agency's 53rd General Conference, September 2009 in Vienna
The U.S. Departments of Commerce, State, and Energy invite you to participate in the second-annual U.S. Industry Promotion Program at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA’s) 53rd General Conference in Vienna, Austria. The General Conference runs from September 14-18, 2009. We anticipate the U.S. Industry Promotion Program will be from September 13-15.
The purpose of the U.S. Industry Promotion Program is to demonstrate high-level U.S. Government support for the U.S. civil nuclear industry and provide U.S. industry with valuable information and networking opportunities.
We are currently developing the following opportunities for industry participants:
--Welcome dinner or reception, including a delegation briefing
--U.S. civil nuclear industry exhibit
--U.S. civil nuclear industry seminar showcasing U.S. technology
--Delegation meetings with U.S. government and IAEA officials
--Individual company meetings with foreign delegation representatives
--Networking reception
If you are interested in participating in this program, please preregister via: http://www.buyusa.gov/austria/en/iaea.html.
For additional information on this program, please contact Sarah.Lopp@mail.doc.gov
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