Reducing Energy Consumption in Rural Hinterland Read more about Reducing Energy Consumption in Rural Hinterland This presentation discussed energy efficiency measures to reduce energy consumption in a rural hinterland in India through the use of bio-fuel for cooking applications, rooftop-mounted solar PVs, and solar water heaters. It also shares some lessons learned in undertaking these measures, which can be replicated, and some suggestions for improvement.
James Spaeth Keywords James Spaeth US Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies integrated biorefinery biofuels bioproducts renewable hydrocarbons cellulosic ethanol Read more about James Spaeth Jim serves as the U.S. DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office Advanced Development & Optimization Program Manager. His current portfolio includes the DOE investment in integrated biorefinery projects focused on the development of advanced biofuels and bioproducts including renewable hydrocarbons and cellulosic ethanol. Jim is also the current Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Program under the International Energy Agency.
Scene Setting: Reimagining a Sustainable World Through the Lens of Impact Investing Read more about Scene Setting: Reimagining a Sustainable World Through the Lens of Impact Investing In this presentation, Mr. Rai introduced the concept of impact investing, and how it institutionalized microfinance. He also highlighted problems in the waste and agriculture sectors and sample solutions brought about by impact investment. He also emphasized the potential role of Impact Investing in re-imagining renewable energy solutions such as solar and biofuels, and what multilateral institutions such as ADB can do to support this approach.
Hydro-Economic Modeling to Address Trade-offs between Food Production and Biofuels Read more about Hydro-Economic Modeling to Address Trade-offs between Food Production and Biofuels Food production, energy generation, and water supply systems are inextricably linked. Achieving clean energy goals requires careful consideration of the various interactions among these systems. With population growth and rising temperatures, demand for water is increasing. As economies develop and income increases, per-capita demand for food, energy, and water grows putting stress on natural systems. Rising demand among competing water uses, coupled with uncertainty from climate change, can lead to critical water shortages.
Richard Bridle Keywords renewable energy policies biofuels green industrial policy energy subsidies energy policy Read more about Richard Bridle Richard Bridle is a Senior Policy Advisor at IISD’s Geneva-based Global Subsidies Initiative. His research interests include efficient design of renewable energy support policies, biofuels, green industrial policy, and energy subsidies. Richard has a background in the renewable energy industry with experience in policy analysis, project management, development, and procurement.
Elisabeth Rianawati Keywords renewable energy biofuels biogas solar PV energy Read more about Elisabeth Rianawati Elisabeth Rianawati is the Director of Resilience Development Initiative (RDI), a think tank institute based in Indonesia. Under her direction from 2013, RDI has built networks with institutes in Europe, the U.S., Australia, and South East Countries. She has been involved in securing competitive project grants on renewable energy (biofuels, biogas, solar PV) from European Union, Global Challenge Research Fund (UK), ASEAN Science Technology and Innovation Fund (ASTIF), International Foundation of Science (IFS).
Jennifer Holmgren Keywords carbon recycling Carbon capture bioenergy biofuels Read more about Jennifer Holmgren Dr. Jennifer Holmgren is CEO of revolutionary carbon recycling company, LanzaTech. Prior to LanzaTech, Jennifer was VP and General Manager of the Renewable Energy and Chemicals business unit at UOP LLC, a Honeywell Company. Under her management, UOP technology became instrumental in producing nearly all of the initial fuels used by commercial airlines and the military for testing and certification of alternative aviation fuel. Today, LanzaTech is working towards deploying carbon capture and reuse facilities globally to make fuels and chemicals from waste carbon.
Stephen Peters Keywords waste-to-energy circular economy ocean health biomass biogas biofuels clean technology cleantech Read more about Stephen Peters Steve Peters is a Senior Energy Specialist (Waste-to-Energy) in the Energy Sector Group of the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, Asian Development Bank. He is responsible for developing the knowledge base, project development and implementation in waste to energy and supporting projects across waste, the circular economy, and ocean impacts.