technology

Ed Wall

Job Title: 
Program Manager of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Geothermal Technologies Program Office
Organization: 
Dept of Energy
Conversation: 
Is America warming up to Geothermal Energy?

The mission of the Department’s Geothermal Technologies Program is to conduct research and development (R&D) and technology validations that demonstrate the feasibility of significant geothermal contributions to renewable domestic base load energy supply. From 2003 to 2008, he directed EEREs Vehicle Technology Program research activities in hybrid drivetrains, advanced batteries, lightweight materials, advanced combustion and fuels, vehicle systems integration, and deployment. Prior to joining EERE, Mr.

Advances in Systems Application of Solar Power for Critical Functions

Speaker(s): 
Scott Sklar
Dr. Robert Birkmire
Event Date: 
Monday, October 16, 2006 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Conversation References
Bullet Points: Advances in Systems Application of Solar Power for Critical Functions
Transcript: Advances in Systems Application of Solar Power for Critical Functions

Scott Sklar, President of The Stella Group Ltd., will present the advance photovoltaic systems being deployed for military/intelligence, commerical/industrial and building applications as well as the interface with smart electric utilit grid and battery/hybrid systems. Dr. Robert Birkmire, Director of the Institute of Energy Conversion at the University of Delaware will illustrate the material and manufacturing process advances for photvoltaics which existing manufacturing exceeds 1.5 GW per year and should hit 10 GW per year global manufacturing capacity by 2010.

Is America warming up to Geothermal Energy?

Speaker(s): 
Senator Jeff Merkley
Ed Wall
Kermit Witherbee
Andrew E. Sabin
Jon Wellinghoff
Event Date: 
Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:30pm - 8:15pm
Conversation References
Bullet Points: Is America warming up to Geothermal Energy?
Transcript: Is America Warming Up to Geothermal Energy?

Rapid expansion and utilization of renewable energy technologies are at the core of the administration’s priorities and a critical “game changer” for renewables will be the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). ARRA committed $400 million for geothermal technologies, dwarfing previous government commitments. Geothermal energy is baseload and renewable, with a small footprint and an enormous resource potential. Increased funding, political support, and rising concerns regarding climate change have created the perfect storm for exponentially deploying geothermal energy.

How IBM Went from Blue to Green & Stayed Out of the Red

Speaker(s): 
Todd Ramsey
Event Date: 
Monday, December 8, 2008 - 5:30pm - 8:15pm
Conversation References
Bullet Points: How IBM Went from Blue to Green & Stayed Out of the Red
Transcript: How IBM Went from Blue to Green & Stayed Out of the Red

On December 8, The Energy Conversation hosted IBM Managing Director, U.S. Federal Todd Ramsey. It was a great evening and we were happy to see our members come out and support The Energy Conversation.  Mr. Ramsey is one of the senior leaders working to green IBM - the world's largest commercial technology infrastructure. With IBM committed to spending $1 billion a year to make its business more energy efficient, this investment will allow them to double the computing capacity of its data centers within the next three years without increasing power consumption.

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