1.  "End of Oil? Part III: Moving Toward Alternatives" Tuesday night

2.  "The Opportunity to Save Energy and Reduce Emissions through Recycling in the Airline Industry" Tues

3.  Official at nuclear power station alleges retaliation

4.  Summer Internship, City of Palo Alto, CA Climate Action Registry:

5. Job:   National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

6.  Job:  Building Efficiency, Half Moon Bay, CA

7.  Job:  World Alliance for Decentralized Energy.  Scotland

8.  Senior Policy Advisor-Energy and Climate Change, Arlington VA

9.  Visiting Fellowship in International Studies, Brown University

10.  Job:  Environmental Entrepeneur,  TerraPass, S.F.

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The third and final lecture in "The End of Oil?" public lecture series.

· Changing the World's Energy System (Lynn Orr)

· Buildings and Cars, Climate and Oil (Gil Masters)

· Banking on Alternative Energy (Margot Gerritsen)
· The Policy Challenge (Jim Sweeney)

March 7, 2006, 7:30 pm
Arrillaga Alumni Center, 326 Galvez Street, McCaw Hall

http://campus-map.stanford.edu/index.cfm?ID=08-450

Free and open to the public. Metered and 'A' and 'C' parking not enforced after 4:00 pm.

More information available at eslectures.stanford.edu or (650) 725-4395.

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Earth Systems Program presents an Energy Seminar with alum Pete Atkin, Map Fellow

Tuesday, March 7th 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm

Green Earth Sciences Building, Room 104

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Mar 1 - Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News - Bryan Bender The Boston Globe A senior official at Millstone Nuclear Power Station in Waterford, Conn., was recently relieved of his duties after he complained that the plant's electronic security system was seriously flawed and that site managers had turned it off on multiple occasions to avoid false alarms, according to a complaint to the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Sham Mehta, 58, contends he was retaliated against after repeatedly lodging the allegations with his superiors at Dominion Nuclear Connecticut as well as a federal inspector at the plant. Mehta -- who was removed and is now on paid leave -- is seeking reinstatement while the NRC, state Department of Public Utility Control, and US Department of Labor investigate his allegations.

While Dominion refuses to talk about security matters, state investigators last month found there were "sufficient grounds" to believe Mehta was punished for raising the concerns about the plant's defenses.

Mehta, a mechanical engineer who has worked in the nuclear industry for 30 years, further alleged that security managers altered federal reports to contend that "extreme weather" was responsible for the false alarms even though they were triggered by average conditions.

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Division: Resource Management

Work with staff to complete the greenhouse gas reporting submittal process for the California Climate Action Registry (CCAR). CCAR has developed the standardized protocol for reporting greenhouse gas emissions, dominantly carbon dioxide but also includes methane, nitrogen oxides, chlorinated fluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, and others. The City joined CCAR in January 2006, with the intent to report and certify its greenhouse gas emissions. The ideal candidate will have strong team skills, analytical and problem solving skills, and oral and written communication skills.

 

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NRECA (the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association) is looking

for a young engineer with a development bent to be part of its

international team. The position would likely be based in the DC area

(NRECA HQ is located in Arlington, VA) but could be based in the Oak

Ridge area as well, where the VP for Operations is located.

They're looking for a hard worker who is willing to travel fairly

extensively. Around 30% time would be on travel to projects for example

in Latin America, Africa, and possibly central Asia. The main

project-related functions required are:

-Load flow analysis

-Demand forecasting

-GIS

-Some renewables design work is also likely but the main focus would be

traditional power supply and distribution projects.

-Most work would be on funded projects, though the job could include

some proposal writing as well

You would learn some of the specific technical skills with NRECA project

engineers and managers, but should already have a solid basis in

electrical engineering. This is not a temporary position, but rather one

with long-term potential for professional development; a great

opportunity for the right person!

If interested send a CV and a brief note to:

Daniel B. Waddle

Vice President for Operations

NRECA International

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Passion with Purpose:  For more than 20 years D&R has used market-based

approaches to improve the efficiency of buildings, homes and products. As we

expand our project work on the West Coast, we are looking for team members

who can offer a combination of technical, project management and

communications skills to implement resource efficiency programs in wineries,

K-12 school buildings, campus housing facilities, and associated with the

HVAC equipment market. Candidate must have BA or BS, relevant experience

preferred.

All positions are full time, based in Half Moon Bay, CA that require the

ability to multitask, a positive attitude and technical aptitude in the

building science sector.  Travel required for some positions.  Remote work

locations in California will be considered.  Salary commensurate with

experience.  We offer great benefits, opportunity for growth, competitive

salary, relaxed work environment.  EOE.

Current openings include: engineer, senior associate, junior associate.  For

information about the company and specific position descriptions, see

www.drintl.com.  Send resume to atencate@drintl.com  or call Alison ten Cate

at (650) 726-2875 to discuss the openings.

 

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WADE, the World Alliance for Decentralized Energy, is seeking a full-time Executive Director from 1 August this year. More information about this post is available from here:

http://www.localpower.org/reusable/job.htm.

This is an exciting opportunity and we welcome your application. If you are aware of someone else who may be interested in this position, please pass the information on. The closing date for applications is 31 March.

Michael Brown

Director

World Alliance for Decentralized Energy

15 Great Stuart Street

Edinburgh Scotland

EH3 7TS

Tel: +44 131 625 3333

Fax: +44 131 625 3334

Email: michael.brown@localpower.org

Web: www.localpower.org

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Title:   Senior Policy Advisor-Energy and Climate Change

Reports To:  Director of U.S. Government Relations

Location:  Arlington, Virginia

Date:   February 9, 2006

The Senior Policy Advisor serves as a contact with Congress, federal agencies and private groups with respect to policies and other governmental decisions affecting the Conservancy's mission. The Advisor tracks governmental actions and communicates threats and opportunities to operating units across the Conservancy that may be affected by upcoming governmental decisions. The Advisor develops and implements strategies to influence the outcome of decisions made by Congress and federal agencies including laws, appropriations, rules, policies, spending, grants and resource management decisions. The Advisor assists Conservancy staff from our field offices and the Global Climate Change Initiative in obtaining government funding and facilitates on-the-ground partnerships with federal agencies. The Advisor maintains partnerships with other organizations with complimentary interests.

Specific Duties and Qualifications:

1. Develop and advance an advocacy program for the Conservancy with respect to energy policy and the impact of energy production and distribution on Conservancy preserves and conservation targets.

2. Support engagement of the Conservancy's field offices in environmental reviews and resource management planning decisions by federal agencies with respect to energy production and distribution facilities to achieve Conservation by Design. This will include tracking leasing and siting decisions, communicating threats and opportunities associated with these actions to field offices, and coordinating the responses of field staff in NEPA and planning processes.

3. Work with the Global Climate Change Initiative and related staff to develop a policy, funding and advocacy strategy for federal, regional and state climate change legislation and programs.

4. Serve as the principal contact with the Department of Energy and the Minerals Management Service and develop partnerships with these agencies to support the mission of the Conservancy.

5. Generate a stream of public dollars to fund: 1) the protection of conservation areas identified through ecoregional planning; and 2) the climate change programs of the Conservancy by influencing agency budget requests and grants and congressional appropriations.

6. Track energy-related legislative and rulemaking activities that may impact our mission and coordinate the Conservancy's response across interested field offices and operating units.

7. Provide leadership and information for field offices with respect conservation and renewable energy legislation and policies under consideration by state and local governments.

8. Work with other organizations in the private sector including energy producers and trade associations and other conservation organizations to create partnerships that mitigate the impacts of energy production and use on the Conservancy's mission.

9. 50 percent of time spent on the impacts of energy production and distribution facilities; 25 percent of time spent on energy conservation and renewable energy; and 25 percent of time spent on general climate change advocacy.

General Qualifications:

1. Experience working with energy policy and climate change issues; familiarity with federal energy laws and the resource management planning authorities of federal land management agencies; working knowledge of the NEPA process.

2. Significant experience working for Congress or a relevant federal agency.

3. Bachelor's degree in public policy or a related field with a minimum of six years related experience. Advanced degree in relevant field preferred.

4. Commitment to conservation goals and methods outline in Conservation by Design. Comfort with the Conservancy's non-adversarial, bi-partisan, solution-oriented approach.

5. Experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams.

6. Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.

7. Ability to negotiate complex and high profile or sensitive agreements.

8. Superb communications and presentation skills; ability to persuasively communicate the Conservancy's mission to diverse groups including key legislators, agency officials, corporate executives, and leaders in the environmental community.

9. Ability to maintain constructive and effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and skills.

10. Skilled at organizing time, managing many projects simultaneously, working under tight timelines and pressure, exercising independent judgment, and taking initiative to accomplish the goals of the organization.

Responsibilities for Oversight and Management

1. May serve as team leader for specific projects obtaining team cooperation without direct supervisory authority;

2. Does not have direct reports, but may supervise work of interns and volunteers;

3. Limited financial responsibility.

4. May assist in program budget preparation and planning.

Working Conditions:

1. Position is located in the Conservancy's Arlington, Virginia, office.

2. Will require extensive travel to Western states.

To apply, send résumé and cover letter by March 14, 2006 to wojobs@tnc.org.  You must include the job title in the subject line of your email.

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The Watson Institute for International Studies at Brown University seeks a scholar and/or practitioner for a visiting fellowship to be affiliated with an existing research project within the Institute's Global Environment program, during the 2006/2007 academic year (earliest start date July 1, 2006).

The mission of the Watson Institute is to analyze contemporary global problems, working at the intersection of academia and policymaking.  We seek individuals with a commitment to multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Preference will be given to scholars/practitioners who can make contributions to the Watson Institute - Global Environment Program's climate change research initiatives.  Specifically, candidates are being sought to complement one or more of the following research projects:

*  Demography, energy-use, and greenhouse gas emissions, with a focus on urbanization in China

*  Integrated assessment modeling with a specific focus on linking natural and social science components of IA models

*  The practice and politics of using "scenarios" as a decision-making tool in global environmental governance

*  The Clean Development Mechanism and environmental entrepreneurialism in the developing-country private sector

 The successful candidate will be expected to teach one undergraduate course in his or her area of specialty.  There is possibility of a renewal of this fellowship.

 Salary: $40,000, plus the option to purchase insurance at the universityís group rate, access to research and travel funds, and support for some relocation expenses.

 Closing date for initial review of applications: March 15, 2006.

 Brown University is an AA/EEO employer and especially welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.

 All Applications must be submitted online. For further information and a link to the application form, see http://www.watsoninstitute.org

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Full Time Job Opportunity

Environmental Entrepreneur

San Francisco, CA

TerraPass, Inc.

 

 

Interested in joining a fast growing, for-profit social venture with an environmental mission?

 

Started by a class at Wharton Business School in October, 2004, TerraPass is the country's leading carbon offset marketer. We empower our customers to combat global warming by mitigating CO2 emissions through easy, affordable and effective action. 

 

Customers purchase a small decal - a TerraPass - which is placed on a car's windshield and signifies that the owner has funded renewable energy projects that reduce the same amount of CO2 their car emits on an annual basis. Drivers pay according to how much gas they use - from $29.95 a year for hybrids up to $79.95 for an SUV. TerraPass channels the sticker price into three types of projects: clean energy (such as wind power), greenhouse abatement projects (such as landfill capping), and industrial efficiency projects through Chicago Climate Exchange. All of TerraPass' transactions are third-party verified by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions.  For more information about the company, please visit www.terrapass.com.

 

Job Type: Full time

 

Job Title: Environmental Entrepreneur

 

Interested in joining a fast growing, for-profit social venture with an environmental mission?  Started by a class at Wharton Business School in October, 2004, TerraPass is the country's leading carbon offset marketer. We empower our customers to combat global warming by mitigating CO2 emissions through easy, affordable and effective action. 

 

Customers purchase a small decal - a TerraPass - which is placed on a car's windshield and signifies that the owner has funded renewable energy projects that reduce the same amount of CO2 their car emits on an annual basis. Drivers pay according to how much gas they use - from $29.95 a year for hybrids up to $79.95 for an SUV. TerraPass channels the sticker price into three types of projects: clean energy (such as wind power), greenhouse abatement projects (such as landfill capping), and industrial efficiency projects through Chicago Climate Exchange. All of TerraPass' transactions are third-party verified by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions.  For more information about the company, please visit www.terrapass.com.

 

Responsibilities:

 

This is your opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a rapidly evolving organization.  Your immediate responsibilities are outlined below but our ideal candidate will be able to handle all of these tasks plus have additional bandwidth and curiosity to take on new challenges.

 

-         Customer operations: manage and execute customer operations including - order fulfillment, customer communications, database management and administration.

-         Marketing programs: (web and print); manage and execute the development of marketing materials for event and business customers.

-         Environmental communication: comment on environmental articles and author environmental reports.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum experience: BA/BS degree from leading college or university. Strong interest in environmental science, policy or energy.  Access or SQL database management a plus.

 

Personal skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; highly organized and able to handle many disparate projects at once; ability to work and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment; philosophically pro-business and pro-environment.

 

U.S. work authorization a must.

 

Salaries and benefits

 

$40,000 and up commensurate with experience.  Full-time position; health and dental insurance; paid holidays and vacation.  San Francisco location.

 

No phone calls and no recruiters please.

 

Please send cover letter and resume to hr@terrapass.com attention: Alicia.

 

 

Alicia Seiger

TerraPass

650.331.7248 (o)

650.331.7260 (f)