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Oregon Tech President Dr. Nagi Naganathan was invited by Governor Kotek, Senator Ron Wyden, Senator Jeff Merkley, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici to serve as Co-Chair of the Talent and Workforce Committee for the Oregon Clean Technology Manufacturing Task Force. The Committee tackled key questions that will shape the future of our workforce and clean tech industries in Oregon: - How can we meet the skill needs of burgeoning industries with scalable models that can raise the potential of billions in investment and thousands of jobs? - How can we develop a framework in Oregon to turn partnership-based workforce development into a durable competitive advantage that helps Oregon attract additional federally supported clean tech manufacturing investment? - How do we support high road job creation, good quality training, and inclusive career pathways for underserved or underrepresented communities? This is a crucial step toward positioning Oregon at the forefront of clean tech. The recommendations can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gpGvRsN6

In the first of two blogs our Non Executive Director Julia Beart shares some reflections on a tough winter and the green shoots of spring as Shared Assets undergoes a double transition; moving from a think-and-do tank to infrastructure for an emerging land movement, and towards a more distributed leadership that models the power dynamics we want to see in a more just and sustainable future. 🌱 https://lnkd.in/eu9ij_pU

Future Cleantech Architects Featured in FORESIGHT Climate & Energy's The Jolt Podcast on Decarbonizing High-Temperature Heat As a preview of our newly released technical report, our Cleantech Analyst Antoine Koen was interviewed by Kira Taylor for last week’s edition of The Jolt podcast on decarbonizing high-temperature heat in industry.   In most cases, the best solution will be direct electrification, despite significant economic challenges due to high energy costs, as it is the only truly future-proof option. Making it feasible requires lowering electricity costs, among other measures.   Expanding grid capacity and coverage increases electricity supply locally, reducing costs and enabling currently insufficiently connected plants to electrify (especially SMEs). Solar and wind power generation are cheap if their intermittency can be addressed at low cost, which is uniquely feasible for HT applications with thermal storage in the short to medium term. Thermal storage can be much cheaper than batteries. Still, it is crucial to strongly and continuously support renewable expansion by a combination of other storage technologies and the development of dispatchable clean power (e.g. advanced geothermal).   In addition to electrification, there are multiple potential options to directly generate clean heat further down the line, especially at low and medium temperatures. These options include concentrated solar or geothermal, and could have advantages over electric heat in the future, in particular if grid access remains a severe bottleneck for direct electrification.   Our new technical report comprehensively compares the different technology pathways available for decarbonizing high-temperature heat processes in industry. The analysis answers key questions, including which pathways are most promising, which limitations exist today, and which systemic changes – both inside and outside industrial plants – are required for a techno-economically successful transition to clean high-temperature heat in industry. You can find the complete report here: https://lnkd.in/dr2AniU3 Peter Schniering Magnolia Tovar Peter Ruschhaupt Leonie Brand Francesca Brunner Ingrid El Helou Marlène Siméon Martin Schifferings Juliane Harlfinger Christina Martelock

🎙️ Last week I had the pleasure of joining Kira Taylor's The Jolt podcast, a first for me and a rewarding experience! 🏭 We discussed the challenge of decarbonizing industrial heat and how important it is, since the very building blocks of the energy transition require high-temperature heat to be manufactured. ♨️ For more detail, check out our latest full-length report at Future Cleantech Architects. 👇 Links: https://lnkd.in/eU4_Tswr https://lnkd.in/e79g9F7q #cleantech #industrialheat #industrialpolicy

🌟 Exciting News from City of Springfield Illinois! 🌟 The City, Water, Light & Power (CWLP) is on the brink of a groundbreaking milestone with the near completion of one of the largest carbon capture pilots globally. A recent ribbon-cutting ceremony marked this significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of power generation. Key Highlights: • Innovative Technology: Utilizing Linde/BASF’s advanced post-combustion CO2 capture technology at CWLP’s Dallman Unit 4. • Collaborative Effort: Partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. • Economic Impact: $22 million injected into Illinois construction companies and $10 million in employment opportunities for unionized operators. Mayor Misty Buscher emphasizes, “It’s all about forward thinking, but none of that is possible without union labor. The most important part of this project is the jobs we are bringing to our community for now and forever.” This project not only represents a substantial investment in clean energy solutions but also highlights Springfield’s commitment to balancing progress and environmental concerns. Testing is set to begin soon and continue through 2026, paving the way for a more sustainable future. What are your thoughts on the future of carbon capture technology? https://lnkd.in/g_xMqh8T Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Doug Pryor Intersect Illinois JB Pritzker Illinois Manufacturers' Association Illinois Institute of Technology - Industrial Technology & Management Mark Denzler #CleanEnergy #CarbonCapture #Sustainability #SpringfieldIL #UnionStrong #FutureForward #ClimateAction

🌍 Calling all innovators! 🌱 Exciting opportunity to make a real impact on climate change with the Empire Technology Prize! 🏆 The Empire Technology Prize focuses on a critical area: heating, the largest source of buildings' GHG emissions. Heat pumps are a game-changer, but integrating them into New York's tall buildings poses challenges. We need new solutions – high temperature heat pumps or distribution systems that seamlessly work with existing infrastructure. Why should you apply? Besides contributing to a sustainable future, the prize pool is a whopping $10M! Finalists have the chance to win up to $1M each. Finalists will have the opportunity to work with leading NY real estate owners to discuss pilot and demonstration sites in New York City and/or New York State. Demonstration Partners include: Columbia University, Fairstead, Empire State Realty Trust, L+M Development Partners LLC., New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), Tishman Speyer, and Vornado Realty Trust. Apply by March 22, 2024. #cleanenergy #climatetech #sustainability Read more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eWrye8B7

I recently sat down with Jeremy Osterberger from BIC Magazine to discuss how Wood is supporting our customers with digitalization and decarbonization solutions. Listen to hear more about Iris Edge, maintAI and how we are set up to support our clients within the region. #decarbonization #digitlization #methanereduction #artificialintelligence https://lnkd.in/gdx-M_a7

Before July 31st, we have the opportunity to drive Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's #MassLeadsAct, a transformative economic development package including a $1 billion climatetech investment over 10 years, across the finish line. Businesses and environmental advocates alike are energized by this once-in-a-generation opportunity to claim the climatetech industry for Massachusetts' economy and people. ELM's Elizabeth Turnbull Henry and Associated Industries of Massachusetts' Brooke M. Thomson published a joint op-ed in the Boston Business Journal about how this legislation will not only drive our state's innovation and competitiveness, but also expedite our clean energy transition and grow our green economy. Our state is poised to become the global hub for climatetech, but it is now up to our Legislature to make that a reality. Let's seize this opportunity - both for climate and for business. Learn more in their dynamic op-ed: https://lnkd.in/edGBBwdM - - - #ClimateTech #ClimateTechnology #MassLeads #GreenEconomy #CleanEnergy #NetZero #LifeSciences

Aug 27-29th 2024 Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) delivered a value-packed three days of conversations focused on solutions to some of the challenges currently facing the commercial, corporate, and institutional real estate industries. First two days were virtual and last day was in person at the smart buildings center. These sessions are available online via the you tube channel. Each session was informative with a fantastic discussion amongst the Panelists. We have posted the recording links for you below incase you missed it. https://lnkd.in/gJP2imis Day 1- Opening Plenary - Opening Plenary Financing the Decarbonization of the Built Environment- https://lnkd.in/gwfmvFPR Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings as a Utility Resource https://lnkd.in/gZftCBHF   Indoor Environmental Quality – Field Results Inform Operational Practices https://lnkd.in/geusRxqK Planning & Implementing Campus-Scale Decarbonization https://lnkd.in/gAYrkGD5 Making Buildings Smarter – Live Demonstration - https://lnkd.in/g8r9WRM7 Day 2 - Innovations for an Electrified & Decarbonized Future  https://lnkd.in/gH4Q7yXx Building Owner/Manager Guide to Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings,  https://lnkd.in/gm_6npCY Choosing the Smart Buildings Platform Right for You https://lnkd.in/gUPk-sYt Fault Detection & Diagnostics – Real World Lessons for Field Service https://lnkd.in/gp83diCK Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Reporting – Losing the Acronym, Improving the Result. https://lnkd.in/g2bPxCfb Day 3 (recordings upcoming) - Opening remarks from Dawn Lindell, General Manager and CEO of Seattle City Light, Panel discussions with leaders from Washington State, Oregon, Colorado, the U.S. Department of Energy, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on how different jurisdictions are structuring building performance standards, How existing building commissioning can offer an initial path to standard compliance.