ALL of the remaining seminars will be held in the History Corner of the Quad, Room 200-002. Wednesdays 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.

February 14
J.B. Straubel, Tesla Motors, Chief Technical Officer
Pros and Cons of Electric Transportation: Tesla's Perspective

February 21
Amory Lovins, CEO & Co-founder, Rocky Mountain Institute
Stanford MAP/Ming Professor for Spring quarter '07
Title:
"Profitable Business-led Solutions to the Climate, Oil and Proliferation Problems."
Followed by a MAP-sponsored "Icebreaker" at the Faculty Club

February 28
Professor Burton Richter, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
Nuclear Energy, the Devil You Should Learn to Love

****REGISTRATION OPEN**** go to www.energycrossroads.org and click Register!
Free for faculty and students (from any institution) and Stanford staff.

Big news this week: registration is open, and new panelists Steven Chu of LBNL and Chris Flavin of Worldwatch Institute.

Energy Crossroads: Building a Coalition for a Clean, Secure, and Prosperous Energy Future presents The Energy Crossroads Conference, March 1-3 at Stanford University.

FEATURING A KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THOMAS FRIEDMAN
FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1 P.M., MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
"GREEN IS THE NEW RED, WHITE, AND BLUE"

Highlights
R. JAMES WOOLSEY, Former Director of the CIA
STEVEN CHU, Director, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

RALPH CAVANAGH, NRDC Senior Attorney
CHRIS FLAVIN, President, the Worldwatch Institute

DAVID GOTTFRIED, Founder of the U.S. Green Buildings Council
STEVE WESTWELL, VP of BP Alternative Energy
VIJAY VAITHEESWARAN, Global Correspondent for The Economist
CORPORATE AND VENTURE CAPITAL LEADERS

Schedule
CLEANTECH CAREER FAIR AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO on Thursday, March 1
PLENARY PANEL on Thursday, March 1, 7:00pm

3 PANELS AND KEYNOTE on Friday, March 2,

ROOSEVELT POLICY CHALLENGE on Saturday, March 3

Full agenda and speaker list available at www.energycrossroads.org

Feb. 24, 9:45 a.m.-5 p.m., Stanford Law School

Registration: http://sjil.stanford.edu/climatechange.shtml

The Stanford Environmental Law Journal and the Stanford Journal of International Law are very proud to present a joint symposium on climate change and the allocation of risk. We'll be discussing climate change risk through the lenses of litigation liability, insurance strategies, and international human rights with a wide range of eminent speakers. Keynote speaker and former California Senator Byron Sher will be a particular highlight. For more information (topic summaries, directions, schedule of events, etc.) please visit http://sjil.stanford.edu/climatechange.shtml

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:45 - 10:15: Registration
10:15 - 10:30 Opening Remarks
10:30 - 12:00 Litigation Strategies for Climate Change:

Ken Alex, Supervising Deputy Attorney General, State of California
Stephen Susman, Partner, Susman Godfrey LLP
Dr. Phillipe Cullet, Senior Lecturer in Law, Research Tutor, School School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Dr. Wil Burns, Senior Fellow, Center for Global Law & Policy, Santa Clara University
12:15 - 1:30 Lunch and Keynote Address
Byron Sher, Professor Emeritus, Stanford Law School, and former California State Senator
Introduction of Mr. Sher by Karen Douglas, Director, California Climate Initiative, Environmental Defense
1: 1:45 - 3:15 Insurance and Climate Change
Dr. Ernst Rauch, Head of Meteorological Risk, Geo Risk Research Development, Munich Re
Christina Ross, Manager of Technical Services, Lacroix Davis LLC
Daniel Farber, Sho Sato Professor of Law, and Director, Environmental Law Program, Boalt Hall School Of Law, UC Berkeley
3:30 - 5:00 Human Rights Implications
Randall Abate, Assistant Professor, Florida Coastal Law School
Hari Osofsky, Assistant Professor, University of Oregon Schoolof Law
Martin Wagner, Director, International Programs, Earth justice
5:00 5:20 Closing Remarks
Michelle Leighton, Director, Human Rights Programs, Center for Law and Global justice, University of San Francisco School of Law

Solar electric informational workshops. Kurt Newick, Chair of Global Warming & Energy Committee at the Loma Prieta, presents information on the environmental benefits, system sizing, how to select a solar contractor and an overview of system installation issues. Andy Black, from NorCal Solar will discuss solar financial aspects including life cycle payback, home value increase, solar rebate and tax credits, internal rate of return calculations and address solar technical issues.

Class schedule (more info, email Kurt@GoSolarNow.com or 408-370-9636:

Solar Electric Workshop - Sat., Mar 3, 2007 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Milpitas Library, Community Room
40 N. Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA

Solar Electric Workshop * - Sat., Mar. 24, 2007 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Morgan Hill Library, Community Room
17575 Peak Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA

Solar Electric Workshop - Sat., Apr. 21, 2007 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Saratoga Library, Community Room
13650 Saratoga Ave.
Saratoga, CA

* Michael Bishop is co-teaching the Morgan Hill class with Kurt Newick

Also PG&E has free classes on solar energy & efficiency: www.pge.com/pec/classes
(search for classes in "Primary Topic" category "Renewables" to find solar classes)

The American Solar Energy Society unveiled a 200-page report, Tackling Climate Change in the U.S.: Potential Carbon Emissions Reductions from Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by 2030.

It covers energy efficiency in buildings, transportation, and industry, as well as six renewable energy technologies: concentrating solar power, photovoltaics, wind power, biomass, biofuels, and geothermal power. The results indicate that these technologies can displace approximately 1.2 billion tons of carbon emissions annually by the year 2030-the magnitude of reduction that scientists believe is necessary to prevent the most dangerous consequences of climate change.

The report illustrates how energy efficiency measures could keep U.S. carbon emissions roughly constant over the next 23 years as the economy grows, and how renewable energy technologies could make deep cuts below today's emissions.

The report is available as a free download at http://www.ases.org/climatechange. High-quality graphics showing the various emissions reductions and deployment locations are also available at that site.

February 9, 2007

Scientists to Vie for $25M Climate Prize
LONDON (AP) -- Sir Richard Branson announced a $25 million prize for the scientist who comes up with a way to extract greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, comparing it to the 17th-century quest to revolutionize navigation by determining longitude.
The Virgin Group chairman was joined by former Vice President Al Gore and other leading environmentalists as he announced the challenge to find the world's first viable design to capture and remove carbon dioxide from the air. A landmark report by the world's leading climate scientists and government officials, published in Paris last week, warned global warming will continue for centuries, creating a far different planet in 100 years. ''Man created the problem, therefore man should solve the problem,'' Branson said. ''Could it be possible to find someone on Earth who could devise a way of removing the lethal amount of CO2 from the Earth's atmosphere?''

.. trees?

I am trying to find a site near Hayward/Union City for up to 10 kW PV system. I am looking for:
-a mostly flat ground area of about 100 by 150 feet
-a private landowner who will grant us the right to enter the property to modify and test the arrays for the life of the system;
-a site that is already an existing PG&E customer; and
-no obstacles (such as trees) shading the area from the south and limited or no shading from the east and west.

In exchange for letting us use your property, you would get free electricity from the system without having to purchase your own!

I want to place this system quickly, so please drop me a note or give me a call if you have or know of something that fits the bill.

Kathryn Arbeit
Kathryn_arbeit@yahoo.com
(520) 235-1493

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's 10th annual list of the greenest and meanest vehicle sold in the United States. Calculations are based on fuel economy, emissions, vehicle size and other factors. www.greener cars.com

GREEN

1. Honda Civic GX (natural gas)
2. Toyota Prius (hybrid)
3. Honda Civic Hybrid (hybrid)
4. Nissan Altima Hybrid (hybrid)
5. Toyota Yaris (gasoline)
6. Toyota Corolla (gasoline)
7. Toyota Camry Hybrid (hybrid)
8. Honda Fit (gasoline)
9. Kia Rio (gasoline)
10. Hyundai Accent (gasoline)
11. Hyundai Elantra (gasoline)
12. Honda Civic (gasoline)

MEAN

1. Volkswagen Touareg (diesel)
2. Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI (diesel)
3. Lamborghini Murcielago (gasoline)
4. Jeep Grand Cherokee (diesel)
5. Bentley Arnage RL (gasoline)
6. Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI (diesel)
7. Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI (diesel)
8. Maybach 57S/62S (gasoline)
9. Bentley Azure
10. Ford F-250 (gasoline)
11. Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab (gasoline)
12. Lincoln Navigator (gasoline)

www.earthtrack.net
http://earthtrack.net/earthtrack/index.asp?page_id=204&catid=74
January 2007
There are thousands of government policies in place around the world that act counter to stated objectives with regard to energy security, diversification, and environmental protection.

This ten distortionary energy subsidies report represents policies that, if corrected, would materially realign price signals to more effectively achieve energy market end goals. The list was generated with input from a variety of subsidy analysts around the world on distortionary subsidies an associated data.[2] The author is grateful for their suggestions, though is solely responsible for the final selection. If you disagree with the list, have additions to it, or more data to support existing entries, please direct them to earth_track@yahoo.com for consideration in a future update.

Contents

Absence of charges on GHG emissions

Oil security

Cap on nuclear liability

Biofuels tax credits and exemptions

Cross-subsidies in electricity markets

Domestic subsidies to energy consumption

Nuclear waste disposal

Tax exempt fuel use, international shipping

Tax credits, US alternative coal production

Coal subsidies in Germany

Yahoo is looking for a grad student or other contractor who can help them improve the sustainability of a Feb. 22 summit in San Jose on CFLs (www.18seconds.org). They need someone creative and also knowledgeable to work with their existing vendors to reduce the impact of the conference and wow the audience with some innovative resource solutions. It's a mix of technical contributions and logistical support. This is very short term but an exciting opportunity to work with Yahoo staff on-site. If you're interested and available to do this fast-burn project over the next week, please contact Connie Chan at 408-349-3436 or email her at connie@yahoo-inc.com ASAP. Connie will be checking her email over the weekend

Position Summary:

This position will drive Yahoo!'s overall environmental strategy for our global facility operations with a specific focus on decreasing impacts on climate change. Will specialize in decreasing energy use and climate impacts of the offices and datacenters worldwide. Responsibilities will include analysis of energy choices and technologies, green power selection, carbon offsets, and utilization of clean technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the climate change strategy to ensure Yahoo! is making the best choices given our environmental and business objectives Evaluate options for decreasing climate impacts, make recommendations, and implement programs Manage Yahoo!'s carbon offset portfolio, interfacing with vendors, consultants, and offset project developers Work closely with the facilities, real estate, and operations staff in our datacenters and offices Update our greenhouse gas inventory on a quarterly basis Set energy efficiency goals that position Yahoo! as a leader and oversee tactics to reach those goals Gain recognition for leadership practices. Evaluate and respond to suggestions made by employees on how to improve office and datacenter environmental performance Represent Yahoo! at industry-wide consortiums focused on energy and climate change.

Requires BS in Engineering, science, or other technical field. Master's degree a plus.

7-10 years experience in energy efficiency and clean technology as it relates to facilities Technical experience in power generation, renewable power, and energy sources Experience with private corporate investment in voluntary offsets. Extensive knowledge of carbon offsets and other mechanisms for reducing greenhouse gas emissions Thorough understanding of programs such as Energy Star, LEED certification, and other standards for leadership Experience managing datacenters a plus Strategic thinker as well as detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Self-motivated. Makes decisions independently and involves higher management when appropriate Thrives in a fast-paced and unstructured environment Innovative, entrepreneurial, and thinks creatively Resourceful, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong interpersonal skills.

Submit Resume To:

Margo McCullough, Yahoo! Human Relations, margom@yahoo-inc.com, with the subject "Energy & Climate Change Position"

POSITION TITLE: Research and Development Engineer
DEPARTMENT: SunEdison Labs
SALARY: $65k and up based on experience + Full Benefits

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
R & D engineers provide creative innovations and new solutions to improve company operations and overall efficiency. Engineers will be given a schedule of products, processes, or concepts to be analyzed and considered for main stream production. The R & D Engineer will be responsible for gathering all the necessary information in a presentable format for the company so a decision can be made to fully develop the product/concept or abandon it. R & D Engineers will work as a team with the development committee to brainstorm ideas for each product/concept. Each engineer will have sole responsibility over specific projects/concepts from budget to meeting milestones to final design. The R&D department will be in its first year of operations during 2007, so engineers will also be involved with structuring the department, developing systems and procedures and creating process standards. Light travel will be expected, however most work will be done at SunEdison Labs headquarters in Beltsville. This position reports to the director of SunEdison Labs.

QUALIFICATIONS
SunEdison is looking for a wide range of highly talented, innovative individuals. A college degrees is preferred but not required. Extensive knowledge in specific fields or industries is helpful. SunEdison labs is looking for people with experience and knowledge in (but not limited to): automation, small structures, wind tunnel testing, data acquisition systems, programming, energy metering and monitoring, computer solid modeling, finite element analysis, manufacturing, plastics, etc/

WORK ENVIRONEMENT
Traditional office, warehouse and lab setting. Engineers may be stationed in a standard work stations, or at a lab work bench. Business casual dress code. SunEdison is also a construction company so visits to construction sites are possible. SunEdison is a relatively young company with many young professionals. The pace is very fast as we target >100% company growth per year.

Apply to hr@sunedison.com or fax your resume to (443) 909-7150. Cover letters not required but may be beneficial. Please specify the position you are interested in on your resume somewhere as SunEdison is hiring for multiple positions.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. The successful candidate will have a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or other appropriate field and have research expertise applied to renewable energy or energy efficiency. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: ocean engineering associated with offshore wind energy; health management and/or control of wind energy systems; hybrid or distributed electricity generation; and combined heat and power systems involving novel fuels. The department is home to the Renewable Energy Research Laboratory and the Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and it is anticipated that the new faculty member will be interested in collaborating with these groups. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong sponsored research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and supervise graduate students. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is situated 90 miles west of Boston in the vicinity of four liberal arts colleges in a region offering exceptional cultural and recreational opportunities.

Applicants should provide a statement of their teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, up to two relevant journal publications, the names and addresses of at least five references, and an abstract for a seminar they would present if invited for an interview. The university, the college and department seek to promote diversity and welcome applications from women and candidates from other underrepresented groups. Review of applications will begin February 23, 2007 and continue until suitable candidates are identified.

Applications should be sent to:

Chair, Energy Faculty Search Committee
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts,
160 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9265

For further information:
Professor Erin Baker
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
413-545-0670
edbaker@ecs.umass.edu
http://www.ecs.umass.edu/mie/faculty/baker.html?

In December 2006, the leading companies active in the voluntary market for renewable energy formed the "Renewable Energy Marketing Association." This organization seeks experienced, executive-level staff to lead initiatives that will support and expand the market for renewable energy credits and other voluntary support products for renewable energy.

The Director's responsibilities will include developing industry leadership in recognition of renewable energy credits, integration with GHG emission markets and regulatory schemes. The Director will be expected to develop significant relationships with industry leaders and various outside entities, including regulators, legislators, major environmental advocacy groups, academics and other for-profit companies.

A detailed scope of work will be provided to qualified candidates for their consideration and comments. Priorities during the first year will include developing and promoting position statements that address:

1. How RECs deliver GHG reductions in the absence of carbon regulation;
2. How the voluntary renewable energy market interacts with future carbon regulatory schemes;
3. Accounting for GHG benefits from renewables; and
4. Prevention of REC double-counting.

Compensation commensurate with experience and commitment. Stipend provided for medical and other benefits. There is a strong preference to base this position in Washington D.C.

Please send cover letter and resume to renewablesapplications@googlegroups.com
Cameron Brooks
Vice President
Resource Development
Renewable Choice Energy
4041 Hanover Avenue, Suite 200
Boulder, Colorado 80305
(303) 468-0405 x231
(303) 957-7667 mobile
cameron@renewablechoice.com

In 2003, the University of California (UC) adopted an ambitious Green Building/Clean Energy policy. The internship will be based in the Facilities Administration Department of the UC Office of the President located in downtown Oakland. Stanford students OK.

Scope:
Under the direction of the UCOP Sustainability Specialist, and in coordination with academic programs at the UC campuses, the student intern would perform one or more of the following in order of priority and in accordance with the skills and interests of the intern (encouragement given to projects students can use for a course project or thesis):

1. Document LEED EB credits for the UCOP building's LEED EB certification application.
2. Conduct and/or manage research on siting solar projects at campuses in support of a system-wide solar PV development RFP;
3. Conduct and/or manage research to document "Best Energy Practices" at the UC campuses;
4. Conduct and/or manage research to provide life-cycle cost analysis, LEED project documentation, sustainable product information and other work in support of UC's green building policy;
5. Conduct and/or manage research to identify energy efficiency opportunities at the campuses, particularly in the area of student housing;
6. Conduct and/or manage research to study opportunities for large grid connected renewable energy generation plants located on UC property; and
7. Develop and maintain best practice case studies and other content on the UC system-wide Sustainability Website;

Salary: $12 to $20 per hour depending on experience

Hours: 10-20 per week depending on student's schedule

Qualifications:

• Registered student studying in any professional field which includes an emphasis on sustainability (architecture and planning, public policy, business, engineering, political science, etc.).
• Understanding of and interest in green building and clean energy projects and their importance.
• Experienced in project management.
• Must possess good organizational skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Experience with editing and updating web pages.

How to Apply:

Go to: https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1170811489947
Application deadline is February 15

ICCT currently has two openings: a policy analyst position in the DC office, supporting the low carbon fuel program; and a staff scientist in the San Francisco office, supporting fuel efficiency, clean fuels, and city-based climate programs.

International Council on Clean Transportation
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to dramatically reduce conventional pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions from personal, public and goods transportation in order to improve air quality and human health, and mitigate climate change. The Council is made up of leading government regulators and experts from around the word that participate as individuals based on their experience with air quality and transportation issues. The ICCT promotes best practices and comprehensive solutions to improve vehicle emissions and efficiency, increase fuel quality and sustainability of alternative fuels, reduce pollution from the in-use fleet, and curtail emissions from international goods movement. The ICCT has offices in Washington DC and San Francisco California. For more information, visit www.theicct.org

Staff Scientist, San Francisco, CA

We have an immediate opening for a staff scientist in the San Francisco office to support ICCT programs addressing global climate change and urban air pollution problems. This position will work closely with the Research Director in coordinating efforts to support the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) initially in Latin America, including Bogota, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo. Later this year, we may also begin CCI efforts in Asia. The position will require travel to project cities, likely to be in the range of four to eight trips of one to three weeks per year. Topics covered by projects include fuel economy, low carbon fuels, cleaner fuels and improved emissions standards for new vehicles, inspection and maintenance for the existing fleet, and improved tax and incentive programs. Other project areas could include international marine, heavy-duty truck emission standards, and greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for light and heavy-duty vehicles.

Tasks will include: researching current policies and strategies; assisting in proposing and evaluating policy options, including both qualitative and quantitative analysis; helping arrange for and provide technical assistance for implementation; providing technical support to local partners; writing progress reports, policy briefs, and technical reports; and helping to organize workshops and give presentations to educate policy-makers and journalists.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a strong policy and technical background, most likely with a master's degree in environmental science, engineering, energy and resources, economics, or public policy. It is necessary to have a strong background and interest in climate change mitigation and reduction of conventional urban air pollution from the transportation sector. Successful candidates are likely to have international experience, including work, study, or significant travels, or experience working closely with international partners. Fluency in another language is highly desirable, especially Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, or Japanese.

Other requirements include: excellent written and verbal communications skills; strong quantitative, analytic, and research skills; highly organized and self-directed; creative and strategic in problem-solving and identifying policy needs; ability to accurately and concisely summarize complex information for a broad range of audiences; excel spreadsheet modeling and experience working with other modeling systems; at least 3+ years of relevant work experience with a government, an environmental or consulting organization, or a development agency.

Job details: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package is provided. The position is located in downtown San Francisco, very convenient to public transportation.

Please send a resume, cover letter summarizing your interests and qualifications, a writing sample, name and contact information of three references (letters not necessary), and salary expectations to Kate Blumberg (kate@theicct.org)

Kate Blumberg
Research Director
International Council on Clean Transportation
1 Hallidie Plaza, Suite 503
San Francisco, CA 94102
kate@theicct.org

Policy Analyst, Washington DC

We have an immediate opening for a policy analyst at the Washington DC office. The primary focus of this new position will be to work with the Executive Director - as well as government officials, consultants and academics from Europe, Brazil, California and the United States - to develop new international policies for biofuels and other low carbon transportation fuels. Most of this work will focus on supporting the development of a new policy called a Low Carbon Fuel Standard that was announced last month in California and Europe. Tasks will include reviewing and evaluating certification protocols for biofuels and all transportation fuels, evaluating, comparing and modifying lifecycle fuel models, and assisting in the development of a series of policy-relevant technical papers. Related activities are likely to include helping to organize a series of international workshops in Europe, Asia and Brazil, and coordinate information sharing among experts around the world. Other projects may include support to other project managers on topics including international marine, heavy-duty truck emission standards, and greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for light and heavy-duty vehicles.

Qualifications: strong quantitative, analytic, research and writing skills; ability to think and write creatively about environmental policy challenges and potential solutions; and the ability to accurately and concisely summarize complex information for a broad range of audiences. The applicant should have a undergraduate or master's degree in engineering, economics or a related field. Work experience on transportation or air quality issues is a plus.

Job details: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package is provided. The position is located in Washington DC.

Resume, cover letter summarizing your interests and qualifications, a writing sample (no more than 25 pages), name and contact information of three references (letters not necessary), and salary expectations to: Drew Kodjak, Executive Director, International Council on Clean Transportation, 1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005. E-mail: drew@theicct.org.

BSR is currently seeking to fill two environmental positions:

" Associate, Environmental Strategy team
" Project Manager, Biofuels (contractor)

Applicants interested in the Associate position can apply online at http://bsr.wfrecruiter.com.

Applicants interested in the Biofuels Contractor position should send a CV and cover letter to:
Emma Stewart, Director of Environmental Strategy, BSR, estewart@bsr.org.

Many thanks for your assistance,
Emma

Emma Stewart, Ph.D.
Director of Environmental Strategy

Business for Social Responsibility
111 Sutter Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104, USA
Tel: +1 415 984 3248
Fax: +1 415 984 3201
www.bsr.org