Recognizing these trends, several experts have called for federal programs to develop our advanced energy workforce.
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But, with smart planning and advanced energy modeling, energy consumption can be reduced at the outset.
Both A123 and Advanced Energy Industries are also on track to substantially exceed their 2010 investments.
And in January, Itron competed for and won its own Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit.
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Some are even ahead of the U.S. in certain sectors within the advanced energy industry.
Steyer continues to back the Advanced Energy Economy business organization, which he cofounded.
Another company that has recognized the potential of the advanced energy sector is quasar energy group.
Now, we have comprehensive numbers that show investing in advanced energy projects makes financial sense as well.
Advanced energy manufacturing and additive manufacturing (including 3D printing) are two areas of potential for manufacturing innovation.
And the reason they need the Advanced Energy equipment is because of the way a semiconductor is made.
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Lovins has been a leading practitioner of advanced energy efficiency in buildings, vehicles and industry for over three decades.
The EIA estimates growth to be relatively flat for OECD countries, which are generally the more advanced energy consumers.
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Chairman Snitchler also highlighted important policies that have been put in place in Ohio to stimulate growth of advanced energy technologies.
This is usually achieved through the installation in homes of advanced energy meters that can show customers when power rates are highest.
"As we move to these more new advanced energy saving measures and new policies, there's a definite funding gap, " said Miranda Cumberbatch.
From the way we consume and produce energy, to how we innovate and invest in advanced energy technologies, there are no simple answers.
Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), a national organization representing the industry, recently released the first-ever analysis of the national and global advanced energy sector.
Congress needs to make every attempt to minimize cuts in the areas of science and technology, advanced energy, and manufacturing to ensure long-term economic prosperity.
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The more we can help advanced energy companies grow, innovate and succeed, the better chances we have as a nation for a stronger energy future.
But we may be able to move the needle on this challenge by focusing on the business case for advanced energy and accelerating business-to-business connections.
It also means that we cannot and should not let politics stand in the way of focusing on the business case for advanced energy technologies.
He encouraged attendees not to get caught up with the partisan politics and political rhetoric that is so commonly associated with advanced energy these days.
The U.S. share of the global advanced energy market was 12 percent in 2011 and is expected to grow to 15 percent in 2012, according to AEE.
To achieve this modest objective the report promulgates several recommendations for the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate the discovery, development and deployment of advanced energy technologies.
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The economic opportunities in the advanced energy sector become even more obvious when you consider that global energy consumption is expected to rise almost 40 percent by 2030.
The event was presented by Advanced Energy Economy Ohio, a growing organization of advanced energy businesses across Ohio promoting a better business climate for the sector in the state.
As I have mentioned before, a diverse energy portfolio, one that combines traditional and advanced energy sources, is a prudent strategy to mitigate long-term risks in our energy needs and supply.
Some examples of Recovery Act programs that leverage other investment funds are tax credits for advanced energy manufacturing, loan guarantees for small businesses, and interest subsidies for state and local borrowing to finance essential infrastructure projects.
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The hub is piloting a portfolio of advanced energy-efficient building technologies and designs using sophisticated sensors and modeling equipment with the goal of creating technologies capable of reducing energy use in existing buildings by 50% by 2015.
From wind and solar, to waste and biomass to energy, fuel cells, co-generation, natural gas, and smart grid, speakers and attendees discussed a diverse portfolio of advanced energy technologies that are being developed and deployed in Ohio.
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