Innovator

"The stage is set for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to take a lead role in the global energy market."

This presentation will provide a technology update and insights into the wide range of applications hydrogen can play a significant role in. The topic of this talk - H2@ Scale  - will focus on the science behind the Department of Energy's National Hydrogen program -as well as also discuss the opportunities that it will create for Chemical Engineers and business creation in fields that will revolutionize the way energy is produced, and business is conducted. To use a popular "buzz word" this DOE program will have a major sustainable business "footprint !"

Topics covered will include:

• DOE H2@Scale program
• An update on the Northeast hydrogen infrastructure in place and in construction
• Renewable hydrogen generation using wind and solar to provide grid support and energy resilience.

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On October 8, 2018, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a stark warning: limiting global warming to 1.5C will require “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society.” In fact, the IPCC concluded that “the next few years are probably the most important in our history.”

Implementing the sweeping changes recommended by the IPCC is an enormous challenge. It will require billions of dollars of funding, as well as coordination between stakeholders across the fields of policy, economics, engineering, banking, transportation, electric generation, and more. That’s why the 14th annual Tufts Energy Conference theme is Cooperation for Climate Stability. Our goal is to take one small step toward concerted climate action by bringing all of those stakeholders into the same place to tackle some of the most formidable hurdles to success.

The IPCC’s findings bring immediacy to our conversation. Our focus is on a ten-year time horizon. We want to explore what we have already done, what lessons we can learn from our successes and failures, and how we can apply all of that toward accomplishing the “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented” short-run changes called for by the IPCC. We are excited for the chance to work with all of our sponsors and speakers to create an enjoyable and informative experience for all of our attendees.

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A recent MIT study shows that solar technology costs have dropped 99% over the past 40 years, making solar electricity cost-competitive with natural gas-fired electricity from the grid, without the severe environmental impacts of fracking and burning shale gas. Today, MA homeowners and businesses can save money and eliminate pollution by using solar electricity combined with heat pumps to replace oil and gas for heating, and solar combined with electric vehicle charging to eliminate gasoline and harmful tailpipe emissions. State incentives are also making battery storage into a more affordable backup energy source to fill the gaps when New England’s powerful solar resource (just 10% less than Florida’s) is not strong enough to meet real-time energy demand.

ReVision Energy co-founder Phil Coupe will talk about the rapidly accelerating transition to 100% renewable energy, made possible by massive solar price reductions and advances in complementary technologies that are empowering society to abandon fossil fuels.

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Please join us in celebrating the launch of the 2019 Cleantech Open accelerator! We are excited to welcome back our community as we look forward to this year's program. We welcome all entrepreneurs, students, investors, savvy technologists, and anyone interested in joining our growing community. This is a great way to connect with Cleantech Open alumni, mentors, and thought leaders in the cleantech space. If you're a cleantech entrepreneur, this is the perfect event to learn how your venture can benefit from Cleantech Open. You will have the opportunity to give a 1-minute pitch in front of the audience. The crowd favorite will win a free application to Cleantech Open!

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Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance building. Each month, we will have short presentations from guest speakers around a chosen topic and then open discussion among the group. Drinks and snacks are provided and attendance is open to all. Building Science for Carpenters is an ongoing series co-sponsored by the Studio for High-Performance Design & Construction (StudioHPDC), the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB), and Passive House Massachusetts (PHMA). 

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Please join us as we hear from the MassCEC and MassRobotics, and brainstorm clean energy market opportunities for robots and methods for robots to use, manage and store energy more efficiently, and reduce the impact on the grid when charging. Clean energy companies and start-ups are solving complex engineering challenges that often require the application of robots to save time, increase productivity and optimize performance. As the deployment of robots continues to grow, more efficient, better managed and cleaner energy solutions for robots will be required. MassCEC and MassRobotics are seeking input from stakeholders to guide a White Paper on clean energy applications and energy use for the robotics industry. The purpose of the conversation is to frame a deeper analysis of the issues that may help inform robotic design, policy, and the energy sector. Stakeholder input will be used to guide the framework of the White Paper.

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Join us for free pizza and a discussion about the clean energy startup ecosystem. We have panel members from BU, Cleantech Open and MassCEC and we will discuss how to take an idea from concept to start up with a special emphasis on clean energy companies. The event will consist of an introduction of the panelists followed by an attendee driven Q&A session.

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Somerville is thriving in a period of accelerating change, with new transit, new development, new zoning, and new businesses in town. What are current and future residents, startups, and employees seeking during this extraordinary period of opportunity?

Join a panel with homegrown talent and recent arrivals in the local business and entrepreneurial scene for a discussion and audience Q&A, moderated by WBUR Senior Innovation Reporter Callum Borchers:

• Nadia Cheng, RightHand Robotics

• Zach Baum, Bow Market

• Julia Travaglini, Greentown Labs

• Dan Bartman, City of Somerville

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In the midst of increasing storms, natural disasters and potential threats to our energy grid, our ability to source electricity locally from a clean energy source is becoming crucial for people to remain safe during prolonged power outages. As the increased severity of weather-related power outages makes sourcing electricity locally more important, the solutions are becoming more achievable, thanks in part to technical advancements in solar energy, battery backup, electric heat source heat pumps, and driving electric. James Manzer, General Manager at ReVision Energy's Andover, Massachusetts headquarters, will lead North Shore Technology Council's February Sustainability Luncheon in examining a "whole house" solar approach to protecting one’s self from the increasing threat of power outages. Please join us to learn more about changes you can install today.

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On February 13, 2019, the Southern New England Entrepreneurs Forum (SNEEF) will be holding its monthly meeting from 5:30PM to 8:00PM at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UMass Dartmouth in Fall River. Calling all entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in exchanging ideas and practical advice about the nuts and bolts of technology-driven ventures with industry veterans who have been there and done it before. Join us for an evening of networking and Q&A with successful innovators who are willing to share their hard-won knowledge and experience. Even if you’re not sure that you have the right stuff (yet), here is a great opportunity to learn more about the good, the bad and the ugly of working in an entrepreneurial venture. This is the first in a series of 2019 events that SNEEF and the UMass Dartmouth Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship are organizing to bolster technology innovation and entrepreneurship along New England's South Coast Corridor, which runs from Rhode Island to Cape Cod.

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