The Orange County Renewable Energy Society (OC Renewables) is a non-profit member organization and a local chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) founded to promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technology through education, outreach, and public policy advocacy.
OC Renewables will meet on Thursday, March 8, at 7 PM at the Duck Club in Irvine.
Our guest speaker will be Mauri Paz. Mauri is an expert in green careers from Cal State Fullerton Extension. In his day job, Mauri is a Green Building Engineer. He is Project Manager for E2 Managetech, Inc., where he applies his expertise in Energy Management and Energy Management Information Systems. He is a member of the Applied Sustainability Advisory Board.
Mauri will speak to us primarily about starting, developing, and excelling in a green career. This is a great meeting to bring a friend. Mauri says on the Cal State Fullerton website that "networking is key. Many students enrolled in certificate programs have the advantage of expanding their network by keeping an active relationship with other students and professors. This can be a great means of obtaining a job in sustainability."
We look forward to seeing you on the 8th!
May Meeting Announcement: Mark G. Anderson
May 3, 2012 10:32
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The monthly OC Renewables meeting resumes Thursday, May 10 at the Duck
Club in Irvine.
Our guest speakers this month are Mark G. Anderson, CEO and Shoshanna
Chagall Gungur, COO of ReTechnology Power and Water Engineering,
specialists in the engineering and construction management of
renewable energy facilities for remote communities and developing
nations. The presentation, titled “Today’s Solar Industry: Cause for
Concern or Opportunity for Growth?”, will address the realities of
utility-scale solar power development and how applying best business
practices result in significant cost reductions, the single most
important factor affecting the future of Concentrated Solar Power.
Mark Anderson, PE, MBA has been involved with energy project
engineering for over 30 years, beginning in the commercial nuclear
power industry and more recently with new technologies related to
utility-scale wind and solar power, waste heat recovery, waste water
treatment and ultrapure water treatment projects in the U.S. and
abroad.
Shoshanna Chagall Gungur, MBA, JD, specializes in the business
development of technical incubators based on broad international
business experience. She recently spearheaded the successful execution
of the financial and technical aspects of a film production. As an
adjunct professor at Loma Linda University addressing the learning
needs of a diverse graduate student body, Ms. Chagall Gungur brings
extensive multi-lingual skills and wide ranging practice management.
Mr. Anderson and Ms. Chagall Gungur returned from Haiti last week
where they presented energy options for the re-developing Island State
to the Secretary of Energy.
Also, there will be an important announcement regarding the 2013 U.S. Solar Decathlon, which will be held at the Great Park in Irvine next year.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, the 10th!
Club in Irvine.
Chagall Gungur, COO of ReTechnology Power and Water Engineering,
specialists in the engineering and construction management of
renewable energy facilities for remote communities and developing
nations. The presentation, titled “Today’s Solar Industry: Cause for
Concern or Opportunity for Growth?”, will address the realities of
utility-scale solar power development and how applying best business
practices result in significant cost reductions, the single most
important factor affecting the future of Concentrated Solar Power.
Mark Anderson, PE, MBA has been involved with energy project
engineering for over 30 years, beginning in the commercial nuclear
power industry and more recently with new technologies related to
utility-scale wind and solar power, waste heat recovery, waste water
treatment and ultrapure water treatment projects in the U.S. and
abroad.
Shoshanna Chagall Gungur, MBA, JD, specializes in the business
development of technical incubators based on broad international
business experience. She recently spearheaded the successful execution
of the financial and technical aspects of a film production. As an
adjunct professor at Loma Linda University addressing the learning
needs of a diverse graduate student body, Ms. Chagall Gungur brings
extensive multi-lingual skills and wide ranging practice management.
Mr. Anderson and Ms. Chagall Gungur returned from Haiti last week
where they presented energy options for the re-developing Island State
to the Secretary of Energy.
Also, there will be an important announcement regarding the 2013 U.S. Solar Decathlon, which will be held at the Great Park in Irvine next year.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, the 10th!
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April Event: Earth Day Fun Run - April 22
March 22, 2012 10:54
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Last year, OC Renewables started a tradition of transforming the regularly scheduled monthly meeting in April to an event on or around Earth Day. This year, OC Renewables is proud to co-sponsor the inaugural BDR Earth Day Family Fun Run on Sunday, April 22 at Bolsa Chica State Park. This event is open to both competitive and recreational runners. All are welcome!
Proceeds benefit the Brian D. Robertson Foundation to support organizations that have a positive impact on the environment and that promote family wellness. The foundation is committed to putting resources raised by this Fun Run back into the local communities of Southern California.
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2012
Start: 11:00 am
Location: Bolsa Chica State Park
Course: Flat, fast, and scenic!
Registration Options: 5K Run - Individual Registration $25/Team of 5 Registration $110
Kids 1Mile Fun Run - Individual child $15/Team of 5 Registration $60
Race Details: Registration includes race bib with a finisher medal for all participants. Registration fees also cover the costs of permitting, water, fruit & bars, toilets and insurance associated with the race. Registration fees are non-refundable, non-transferable but are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.
T-Shirts: Registrants may purchase Inaugural Race shirts. Options include 100% cotton t-shirts available in adult and children sizes. Performance technical dry-wick adult shirts are also available for purchase. The Basic registration does not include t-shirt. Registrants who purchase shirts may pick up their shirts on race day.
Race Packets: Packet pick-up and late registration offered on race day.
Volunteer Opportunities: Bad knee? Don't let that stop you from having a fun day and helping out! All interested in volunteering should contact Tran at bdrfunrun AT gmail DOT com. Event organizers need help with food and beverage, course support, and registration. Volunteers will need to fill out a waiver, which can be found here.
See you on April 22nd!
Proceeds benefit the Brian D. Robertson Foundation to support organizations that have a positive impact on the environment and that promote family wellness. The foundation is committed to putting resources raised by this Fun Run back into the local communities of Southern California.
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Date: Saturday, April 22, 2012
Start: 11:00 am
Location: Bolsa Chica State Park
Course: Flat, fast, and scenic!
Registration Options: 5K Run - Individual Registration $25/Team of 5 Registration $110
Kids 1Mile Fun Run - Individual child $15/Team of 5 Registration $60
Race Details: Registration includes race bib with a finisher medal for all participants. Registration fees also cover the costs of permitting, water, fruit & bars, toilets and insurance associated with the race. Registration fees are non-refundable, non-transferable but are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.
T-Shirts: Registrants may purchase Inaugural Race shirts. Options include 100% cotton t-shirts available in adult and children sizes. Performance technical dry-wick adult shirts are also available for purchase. The Basic registration does not include t-shirt. Registrants who purchase shirts may pick up their shirts on race day.
Race Packets: Packet pick-up and late registration offered on race day.
Volunteer Opportunities: Bad knee? Don't let that stop you from having a fun day and helping out! All interested in volunteering should contact Tran at bdrfunrun AT gmail DOT com. Event organizers need help with food and beverage, course support, and registration. Volunteers will need to fill out a waiver, which can be found here.
See you on April 22nd!
March Meeting Announcement: Mauri Paz
February 29, 2012 10:23
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Our guest speaker will be Mauri Paz. Mauri is an expert in green careers from Cal State Fullerton Extension. In his day job, Mauri is a Green Building Engineer. He is Project Manager for E2 Managetech, Inc., where he applies his expertise in Energy Management and Energy Management Information Systems. He is a member of the Applied Sustainability Advisory Board.
Mauri will speak to us primarily about starting, developing, and excelling in a green career. This is a great meeting to bring a friend. Mauri says on the Cal State Fullerton website that "networking is key. Many students enrolled in certificate programs have the advantage of expanding their network by keeping an active relationship with other students and professors. This can be a great means of obtaining a job in sustainability."
We look forward to seeing you on the 8th!
February Meeting Recap - Power to the People
February 9, 2012 10:54
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Thanks to James Kao from Power to the People for the informative presentation at tonight's meeting. If you did not get a chance to attend and wanted to learn more, this video is a powerful presentation of the good work this organization does. Enjoy!
Power to the People: Empowering Communities Through Renewable Energy Technologies from Brad Allgood on Vimeo.
Up to Half of Solar Costs are Administrative, DOE Says · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader
February 9, 2012 10:46
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