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1.  U.S. Wind Statistics for 2005 from AWEA:  2431 new MW
2.  Plug Power and Honda Agreements for Home Energy Station
3.  Scientific American article on hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
4.  One-Year MAP Fellowship with the NRDC
5.  New Stanford spring course: OIL AND WAR: OIL-PEAK vs. OIL-PANIC
6,   Acterra announces CA Clean Tech Open, A Business Plan Competition
7.  PEC Daylong Classes on "Cool Roofing" and "Exceeding Title 24 for Schools"
8.  Job:  Taylor Engineering looking for HVAC design engineers
9.  Job Opportunity:  California Public Utilities Commission, Energy Division
10.  Job:  Resources for the Future, Washington DC
11.  Women of the Wind Sponsorship to attend Windpower 2006 Conference
12.  Job:  Energy Manager, Jones Lang LaSalle, Newark, CA
13.  Visiting Assistant Professor in Energy and International Affairs, Georgetown University
14.  DIRECTOR FOR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES, Emory University
15.  GREEN-E RENEWABLE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND SENIOR ANALYST
16.  Job:  City of San Francisco:  SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST


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1.  U.S. Wind Statistics for 2005 from AWEA, 2,431 MW

The industry easily broke earlier records in 2005, installing over 2,400 megawatts (MW) or over $3 billion worth of new generating equipment in 22 states. The final tally of 2,431 MW boosted the cumulative U.S. installed wind power fleet by over 35%, bringing the industry's total generating capacity to 9,149 MW, 1 enough to serve the equivalent of 2.3 million homes.


States with most wind energy installed, by capacity (MW):
#1 California - 2,150 MW
#2 Texas - 1,995 MW
#3 Iowa - 836 MW
#4 Minnesota - 744 MW
#5 Oklahoma - 475 MW
#6 New Mexico - 407 MW
#7 Washington - 390 MW
#8 Oregon - 338 MW
#9 Wyoming - 288 MW
#10 Kansas - 264 MW

States with most wind energy resource (in billion kWh)
#1 North Dakota - 1,210
#2 Texas - 1,190
#3 Kansas - 1,070
#4 South Dakota - 1,030
#5 Montana - 1,020

Net annual installed capacity of wind power nationally over the past five years:
2005 - 2,424 MW (2,431 MW installed; 7 MW decommissioned)
2004 - 372 MW
2003 - 1,667 MW
2002 - 411 MW
2001 - 1,697 MW

Largest wind farms operating in the U.S. (MW):
# 1 Stateline, Oregon/Washington - 300 MW
# 2 King Mountain, Texas - 278 MW
# 3 Horse Hollow Wind Energy Center, Texas - 210 MW
# 4 New Mexico Wind Energy Center, New Mexico - 204 MW
# 5 Storm Lake, Iowa - 193 MW

Leading owners of wind energy installations in the U.S. (MW):
#1 FPL Energy - 3,192 MW
#2 PPM Energy - 518 MW
#3 MidAmerican Energy - 360.5 MW
#4 Edison Mission Group - 316 MW
#5 Shell Wind Energy - 315 MW


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2.  Plug Power and Honda Continue Developments of Home Fuel Cell Energy Station

The Home Energy Station is a fuel cell system that provides electricity and heat to a home or business, while also providing hydrogen fuel for a fuel cell vehicle. Honda and Plug Power completed a third phase of their cooperative agreements in November 2005 with the successful commissioning of the third-generation Home Energy Station at Honda R&D Americas' facility in Torrance, Calif. This third-generation system is 30 percent smaller in size than its predecessor, with 25 percent more power output, more hydrogen storage capacity, higher efficiency and significantly faster startup time. The continued phase-over-phase improvement trend is expected to continue with Phase 4. Under a new agreement, Honda R&D will continue to fund Plug Power's work on the Home Energy Station.

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3.  Scientific American article on hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

The April 2006 issue has a cover story on "plugged-in hybrid cars" by Joe Romm (Capital E) and Andy Frank (UCDavis).  You can buy it on the stands or download the entire issue from the web for $4.95 at


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4.  One-Year MAP Fellowship with the NRDC

The NRDC is accepting applications for a one-year MAP Sustainable Energy Fellowship beginning in September. The Fellow will focus on current California energy-related issues, and, in particular, on effective implementation of California's groundbreaking energy efficiency and global warming pollution reduction efforts. The application deadline is April 14, 2006. See http://www.maproyalty.com/fellowships.html for more details.

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5.  New Stanford spring course: OIL AND WAR: OIL-PEAK vs. OIL-PANIC

GP 200A: Spring Quarter 2005-06

Lectures, seminar, and research open to junior and senior undergraduate and
graduate students, staff, and faculty interested in exploring the links
between oil future and future global impact including international
conflict.

The course will consist of lectures by the instructor and guest speakers,
seminar like discussions, and directed studies. As a final product, we will
try to put together a critical (hopefully publishable) report of our
analysis of the course's topics. Each student will be expected to contribute
a term project as a section to this report.

Organizational meeting: Third Floor, Room 350,
Mitchell Bldg, 397 Panama Mall,
Wednesday 5 April,
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Units: 2-3; will meet twice a week
Instructor: Prof. Amos Nur, Department of Geophysics
TA: TBA
Location: Third Floor, Mitchell Building, 397 Panama Mall
For further details contact: Amos Nur, <amos.nur@stanford.edu>

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6,   Acterra announces CA Clean Tech Open, A Business Plan Competition

The CA Clean Tech Open is the newest of Acterra's fiscally sponsored projects.  It's a business plan competition with $300K in prizes in 5 categories: water management, smart power, transportation, energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Initiated by the MIT Club of Northern California, an impressive list of Silicon Valley and San Francisco-based corporations are involved in sponsoring the contest, while distinguished entrepreneurs and academics will be among the judges.

Prize sponsors include AMD, Pacific Gas & Electric, Lexus, So Calif Edison and others.

Application deadline is May 19.

Debbie Mytels
Associate Director for Programs
Acterra:  Action for a Sustainable Earth
3921 East Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA  94303
(650) 962-9876 x 302
debbiem@acterra.org


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7.  PEC Daylong Classes on "Cool Roofing" and "Exceeding Title 24 for Schools"

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EXCEEDING 2005 TITLE 24 FOR SCHOOLS
Thursday, March 30, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: San Francisco - Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St.
OR
Your computer as an internet simulcast of the PEC classroom presentation!
Please note there are separate registration pages on the PEC internet site for the classroom and internet sessions.

Learn about energy efficiency strategies for exceeding 2005 Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards when designing school buildings. Charles Eley of Architectural Energy Corporation (AEC) will present case studies and computer simulations to illustrate how appropriate design strategies vary by climate. He will also discuss how the Standards relate to the Savings by Design new construction financial incentive program, the USGBCís LEED(tm) rating system, and the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) program.

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COOL ROOFING - MATERIALS, BENEFITS, AND TITLE 24 REQUIREMENTS
Tuesday, April 4, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location: San Francisco - Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard St.
OR
Your computer as an internet simulcast of the PEC classroom presentation!
Please note there are separate registration pages on the PEC internet site for the classroom and internet sessions.

2005 Title 24 Nonresidential Standards include cool roof requirements for new construction and re-roofing. Dr. Lisa Gartland will describe the science behind cool roofing, how it works and how it can produce improved occupant comfort and building performance while reducing environmental impacts. Peter Turnbull, Program Manager with PG&E, current Vice-Chair, and past Chair of the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) will describe how the CRRC's third party testing protocols have led to reliable and easily compared performance information on a host of roofing products. Dan Varvais will provide an update on the latest cool products; discuss pros and cons of different cool roof materials; and offer guidelines for selection, specification, and installation. Elaine Hebert, California Energy Commission staff member and CRRC Board Member, will discuss the specific requirements for cool roofing in the 2005 Title 24 Building Energy Standards, clarify questions that have arisen about these !
 requirements, and respond to new questions that arise over the course of this training session.


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8.  Job:  Taylor Engineering looking for HVAC design engineers

Taylor Engineering is looking for highly self
HVAC design engineers with strong confidence
in their ability to join our team of well educated and
experienced professionals. Our company values
commitment to continuous improvement, in-house
education, professionalism, pride in our designs,
practical and efficient use of technology, and industry
leadership. We specialize in innovative large building
HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and control system
design, energy and indoor air quality analysis, and
system commissioning. Recent projects include the
UC Merced Office/Classroom building, Controls
Integration for Oracle's Headquarters in Redwood
Shores, Keck Laboratory HVAC and Controls Retrofit
at Stanford University, GAP Headquarters building in
San Francisco, Electronic Arts II in Redwood City,
UC Merced Campus EMCS, New Vista College
Campus in Berkeley and the Title-24 Energy Standard
for 2005. Prospective candidates must have a degree
in mechanical engineering or a related degree, a
thorough understanding of thermodynamics and fluid
flow fundamentals, and excellent presentation and
writing skills. Candidates must be PC literate and
have a working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel,
and AutoCAD. Design/build or field experience is also
desirable. Excellent work environment in Alameda.

High salaries for top performers.
Forward resume to:
Glenn Friedman
Taylor Engineering
1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 501
Alameda, CA 94501-1028
Fax: 510-749-9136


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9.  Job Opportunity:  California Public Utilities Commission, Energy Division
 
The California Public Utilities Commission's Energy Division is hiring economists and policy analysts to fill multiple positions at all levels in the job classification Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA) I through V.   Recent graduates, as well as seasoned analysts, are encouraged to apply to assist the Commission in a broad range of issues including utility rates and cost of service, rate design and cost allocation, electricity and natural gas procurement and resource planning, energy efficiency programs, demand response programs, renewable energy and distributed generation programs, low-income energy assistance programs, transmission permitting, distribution and transmission system reliabiltiy, and compliance with environmental permitting regulations.  The Energy Division's analysts also provide expert witness testimony to represent the Commission in matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
 
The Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst positions offer a monthly salary ranging from $3,338 to $6,938 depending on qualifications and experience.  These are State of California civil service positions, which require a qualifying exam and placement on an eligibility list.  If you are interested in a position with the Energy Division, please contact Natalie Walsh at 415-703-1622,  or email nfw@cpuc.ca.gov, for more information about the Commission's exam and hiring process.  
 

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10.  Job:  Resources for the Future, Washington DC

Resources for the Future (RFF), located in Washington DC, is a 51-year
old, 80-person, independent, nonprofit institution for research and
policy analysis focusing on natural resource and environmental issues.
The agenda of research at RFF includes: benefit-cost analysis of
environmental and other health and safety regulations; climate change
policy; natural resource valuation; technological change; waste
management strategies; regional resource management modeling; the
economics of energy and the environment, forestry, biodiversity,
water, and other resources; issues related to the environment and the
economy of developing countries; and conceptual modeling and analysis
of public policy pertaining to these topics.

Applicants for the position of research assistant need a bachelors or
masters degree. We especially seek individuals with facility with
statistical packages, as well as some knowledge of economics, and
analytical reasoning.  For some projects, we seek candidates with
programming skills and ability to write technically.  A background in
the natural sciences is also useful.  Candidates should be well
organized and able to independently manage tasks, including the
collection and organization of data and the critical assessment of
professional literature.

Research assistant is a full-time position. We offer a one-year
appointment with expectation of two-year tenure. Salary is in the
mid-thirties. Benefits include a very collegial environment, 10 days
annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 3 days family medical leave, 11
holidays, medical insurance, educational assistance, commuter and
other benefits.

Interested parties should contact Alan Krupnick (krupnick@rff.org) and
CC Drew Baglino (baglino@rff.org).

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11.  Women of the Wind Sponsorship to attend Windpower 2006 Conference

        The Rudd Mayer Memorial Sponsorship will provide funds for one or more female students or recent graduates to attend the national WINDPOWER 2006 Conference & Exhibition to be held June 4-7 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (for more information on the conference, please see http://www.awea.org/wp06.html).

        The sponsorship will cover the cost of airfare, ground transportation to and from the airport, conference registration, meals, and lodging.  If additional funds are available, some partial sponsorships may be awarded.

        The sponsorship is being made available through Women of the Wind (WoW), a peer networking group of female professionals working in the wind energy industry.  For more information on WoW, please visit www.womenofthewind.org.

The application deadline is Thursday April 20, 2006.

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12.  Job:  Energy Manager, Jones Lang LaSalle, Newark, CA

Responsibilities:
Responsible for the development and implementation of client specific strategic energy plans
Plans will include energy information systems, demand side management and supply side management programs and environmental sustainability plans
 
 REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in engineering or energy management; MBA preferred
Certification as Energy Manager or LEED Accredited Professional preferred
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in energy management program development and implementation of cost savings initiatives
Strong business and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Computer proficiency

Start a lasting career with Jones Lang LaSalle today!
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To be considered, please visit our Web site at www.joneslanglasalle.com/us to apply online. All resumes MUST BE submitted via our web site. Please reference Job: 003405.

DESCRIPTION
About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL), the only real estate money management and services firm named to Forbes magazine's Platinum 400, has more than 100 offices worldwide and operates in more than 430 cities in 50 countries. With 2005 revenues of approximately $1.4 billion, the company provides comprehensive integrated real estate and investment management expertise on a local, regional and global level to owner, occupier and investor clients. Jones Lang LaSalle is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of 923 million square feet worldwide. In 2005, the firm completed capital markets sales and acquisitions, debt financings, and equity placements on assets and portfolios valued at $43 billion. LaSalle Investment Management, the company's investment management business, is one of the world's largest and most diverse real estate money management firms, with approximately $30 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit www.joneslanglasalle.com.


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13.  Visiting Assistant Professor in Energy and International Affairs, Georgetown University

Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University

The Program in Science, Technology, and International Affairs at Georgetown University seeks candidates for a 1-year Visiting Assistant Professorship in Energy and International Affairs or the 2006-2007 academic year beginning August 1, 2006. Ph.D. required. We seek individuals with a commitment to multi-disciplinary inquiry and innovative teaching. Candidates should have training in fields pertinent to energy and international affairs and be able to teach on topics that include energy, climate, and society.

Science, Technology and International Affairs is an undergraduate major in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Responsibilities of the position include student advising and participation in the intellectual life of the Program and the university. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three undergraduate courses (two in the fall and one in the spring). Two courses will be electives in the area of energy and/or climate change; the other course is quantitative methods for policy.

Applications should include: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vita; and (3) a minimum of three reference letters.  The reference letters should arrive under separate cover directly from the recommenders or from the candidate's placement office.
 
Closing date for receipt of applications: April 24, 2006.

Please send applications to: Ernest Pegram, Administrative Assistant to the Dean for Faculty Affairs, Att: STIA Search, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, 301 Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057
 
Georgetown University is an AA/EEO employer and especially welcomes applications from women and minority candidates. For further information about the Program in Science, Technology, and International Affairs, see


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14.  DIRECTOR FOR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES, Emory University

Emory University is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of
Director of Sustainability Initiatives. Reporting jointly to the Offices
of the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost), the Director
will have direct responsibility for overseeing all University
initiatives related to sustainability.

The Director will be expected to function as a visionary leader and
organizational strategist to help Emory become a national model for
sustainability in higher education. The Director will also create the
strategy to integrate sustainability into both the operational and
academic functions of the University, network with and facilitate
internal and external resources to accomplish that goal, and evaluate
the needs of the University community. Further, this position will be
responsible for developing programs and new initiatives to enhance
Emory's stature and create detailed implementation plans for those
initiatives. The Director will need to create and implement
communication strategies to promote broad awareness of initiatives and
develop a University-wide process and organizational structure to
support sustainability inquiry, change, and assessment. Ideally, the
selected candidate will build effective partnerships and relationships
with surrounding communities and key Atlanta institutions and establish
effective linkages with units across campus that may have sustainability

initiatives in process or as part of their overall strategy. The
Director will also coordinate, support, and expand opportunities for
faculty, staff, students and administrators to learn about
sustainability issues throughout the academic and operational dimensions

of University life.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree, with an advanced
degree in an appropriate field (e.g., MA, MS, MD, PhD, JD) preferred.
Additionally, competitive applicants should have five to ten years of
progressive experience and leadership in the area of sustainability,
resource management and/or related initiatives. Specific experience in
the areas of sustainability policies, sustainable food systems, healthy
living programs, conservation, energy, waste and/or water management is
preferred. Experience within a University setting is preferred.

With an expected start date of September 1, 2006, applicants should
submit a current resume and cover letter (outlining relevant experience)

to the Office of the Executive Vice President for Finance and
Administration (ATTN: David Hanson), Emory University, 201 Dowman Drive,

Administration Building, Suite 409, Atlanta, GA 30322.

A more detailed job specification may be found at www.finadmin.emory.edu

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15.  GREEN-E RENEWABLE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND SENIOR ANALYST

 CENTER FOR RESOURCE SOLUTIONS
> San Francisco, California
>
> The Center for Resource Solutions is looking for one person with two
> complementary sets of skills as outlined below.
>
> Green-e Program
> Millions of electricity customers around the country now have the chance
> to
> sign up for green power - electricity produced from wind, solar, and other
> renewable energy technologies.  To help make certain people get what they
> pay for, CRS created the Green-e Renewable Energy Certification Program to
> denote electricity offerings with true environmental merit.  Green-e is
> the
> leading national certification program for renewable electricity with over
> 100 participating marketers and utilities.
>
> CRS is looking for a flexible, highly motivated person to oversee all
> facets
> of this program.  The Green-e Program Director will determine the future
> direction of the Green-e program and coordinate its various activities.
> The
> Program has three areas of focus:  (1) Policy and Criteria Development;
> (2)
> Certification/Verification; and (3) Promotional Services.  The Green-e
> Director will be responsible for managing Policy and Criteria Development
> as
> well as coordinating with the Directors of the other two focus areas.  The
> Director will represent the Green-e program to funders, at public meetings
> and conferences, be responsible for consensus-building among diverse
> stakeholders, fundraising and financial management.
>
> Senior Analyst
> Though the Green-e Program Director is a critically important position at
> CRS, there will be time available to work on other CRS projects that could
> include:  RECs Tracking; International Renewable Policy Development;
> Climate
> Change Policy; and Renewables Technical Assistance.  The successful
> candidate should have strong writing skills and an interest in developing
> and working on one or more CRS program areas.
>
> The successful applicant must have strong communications skills as well as
> interest in and the ability to manage and administer a national
> environmental initiative.  Applicants should have a Master's degree or
> equivalent experience in the renewable energy market or renewable
> energy/environmental policy and over five years experience working on
> renewable energy issues.  Previous work experience in a non-profit setting
> is desirable.
>
> CRS is looking for someone with vision and the ability to anticipate
> changing market circumstances.  The position requires an individual
> comfortable with all aspects of program management, ranging from program
> administration to policy-setting to brand management. This individual must
> also be a strong team player, capable of working collaboratively with
> other
> CRS Directors as well as managing several employees and an advisory board.
> Additional responsibilities include substantively contributing to other
> CRS
> program efforts.  More information about the Green-e Program and CRS is
>
> CRS offers a generous benefits package.  Competitive salary commensurate
> with experience -- please provide salary requirements in an application
> package that includes letter of interest, resume, and three professional
> references. The Center for Resource Solutions is an equal opportunity
> employer.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
> Applications should be sent (no calls, please), to:
>
> Center for Resource Solutions
> C/o Green-e Program Director Search
> P.O. Box 29512
> San Francisco, CA  94129
> Fax:  (415) 561-2105
> The subject line should read: "Green-e Program Director Application"
>
> The deadline to send in applications is Friday April 21, 2006.

Dan Lieberman
Director of Clean Energy Policy Design and Implementation
Center for Resource Solutions
415-561-2120

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16.  Job:  City of San Francisco:  SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

Energy Efficiency Specialist
Salary:  $2,527-$3,072 Biweekly; $65,702 - $79,872 Annual      
Appointment Type: Provisional
Filing Deadline: 3/31/2006
Date Issued: 3/16/06

Position Description: Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties related to the administration and implementation of complex energy conservation and renewable energy programs in the private sectors of the City, including initiating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating complex energy conservation and renewable energy programs in the private sectors of the City. This position serves as a senior staff level position in the City and County of San Francisco Department of the Environment (www.sfenvironment.com).  This is the advanced journey level in the series. Class 5642 Senior Environmental Specialists work under the supervision of Class 5644 Environmental Program Managers, meet weekly with Program Managers, and have day to day decision making responsibilities for projects as well as the ability to negotiate within project scopes. Positions in this class are assigned to six distinct specialties: This position is an Energy Specialty position.

Examples Of Important And Essential Duties:
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

… Initiating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating complex energy conservation and renewable energy programs in the private sectors of the City;
… Overseeing the work of subordinates to ensure that the energy projects are adhering to established timelines and prescribed policies and procedures;
… Determining the priority of subordinates' work assignments and coordinating the activities of subordinates to ensure maximum use of resources, time, and personnel;
… Providing resource information for research and energy planning projects to subordinates; assisting the Energy Program Manager in the preparation of grant proposals and annual program budgets;
… Maintaining an overview of individual project expenditures and resources; generating research studies, reports, contracts and other written materials with the use of computer; monitoring projects and the work of contractors hired by the Department; planning, conducting, and /or evaluating energy projects in order to ensure work is in compliance with program goals and timetables;
… Interacting with City departments and other government agencies to provide technical assistance, facilitate, and maximize the implementation of energy programs, codes, regulations, and procedures;
… Consulting with the private sector and government agencies  regarding training, forums, and workshops for private sector energy professionals;
… Soliciting grant funds from non-City agencies to finance the development of energy projects. Performs other related duties as required.

Supervision Exercised: May be assigned to supervise daily activity of staff and contractors, including Class 5640, 5638 and trainees.
 
 
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