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Presentation by The Honorable Sharon Burke, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy Plans and Programs (OEPP) to the Washington Clean Technology Alliance’s Clean Energy:  New Public Policy Realities conference on January 28, 2013 Ms. Burke was appointed as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy Plans and Programs (OEPP) in June 2010. OEPP works with […]

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On January 28, ASP and the Washington Clean Technology Alliance (WCTA) hosted an event in Seattle, WA entitled “Clean Energy: The New Public Policy Reality.” The event featured several prominent speakers including former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates; Sharon Burke, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy Plans and Programs; Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee; Congressman […]

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Source: Paul McLeary, March 22, 2012 In an effort to lower the $15 billion it spends on gas and oil, the Army is working on a $7 billion pledge to renewable energy.  The plan includes 25% of its energy to come from renewables by 2025, including a net-zero plan for 100 of its installations. Behind […]

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Source:  Legal News Alert from the Stoel Rives Energy Development Law Group, March 14, 2012. The U.S. Army Engineering & Support Center issued a draft request for proposals for renewable and alternative energy.  The proposal is for $7 billion in funding.  The attorneys have prepared the following FAQ on the draft RFP. Q1: Is this […]

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Source: Bob Brewin, NextGov, February, 24, 2012. The Army issued a draft request for proposals today to purchase over a 30-year period $7 billion worth of power generated from alternative energy sources including solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass.  The draft is issued to solicit comments that will be incorporated into a final RFP later in […]

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Source:  News from Congressman Adam Smith, email, January 17, 2012. Last month, Congressman Adam Smith played a critical part in final negotiations for the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). A top priority for Adam was defending Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and preserving the important framework created […]

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Register by December 15, and receive a substantial early discount on corporate and nonprofit registration fees (government registrations and active-duty military registrations are complimentary): Click here to respond. Reserve your seat now! You are invited to participate in the CLEAN DEFENSE SUMMIT, scheduled for February 8, 2012 in Washington. This premier first annual forum brings […]

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This WCTA Lunch featured an excellent panel discussion with leaders from the military, cleantech business, and economic development organizations discussing how cleantech companies can engage the Department of Defense for business expansion. Cleantech startups and established players learned about the opportunities in one of the world’s largest energy markets: America’s armed services. Participants were: Moderator: […]

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Washington State cleantech organizations were pleased to participate in the Washington Defense Partnership meeting held in conjunction with the Pacific Northwest Defense Symposium on August 17, 2011.  Moderating the session was Tom Ranken (CEO, Washington Clean Technology Alliance).  Presenters were Ross Macfarlane (Senior Advisor, Climate Solutions), John Barclay (Emerald Energy Northwest), and Herb Pearse (CEO, […]

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