CUB Policy Center Updates
May 10, 2012CUB and Solar Oregon to Host OMSI Science Pub!
Driving on Sunshine: The Intersection of our Electrical Grid, Solar Power, and Electric Vehicles with Cameron Coleman
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to anyone aged 21+ (or minor with adult)
Mission Theater & Pub, 1624 NW Glisan, Portland
No RSVP or scientific background required. Just bring your curiosity, sense of humor, and appetite for food, drinks, and knowledge! $5.00 suggested cover charge. Tell your friends. We hope to see you there!
Hosted in collaboration with the Citizens’ Utility Board of Oregon and Solar Oregon
Description: As more solar power comes online and more plug-in electric vehicles begin driving through our communities, it is increasingly important that we design creative solutions that intelligently connect these technologies to our electrical grid. How can solar power and electric vehicles work together to support a cleaner, more efficient electrical grid? What work needs to be done to safely and affordably integrate these technologies into our neighborhoods and cities? Cameron Coleman from InSpec, in partnership with the Citizens’ Utility Board of Oregon and Solar Oregon, will discuss these ideas about what our sustainable energy future could look like and more at June’s OMSI Science Pub.
Biography/Partner Descriptions
Cameron Coleman is the Lead at InSpec Energy Solutions, a division of InSpec Group, offering consulting and project management services to support renewable energy project development and integration. In this position, Cam has worked on a wide variety of renewable energy projects and supported “clean tech” industry development. He has been involved in the design and integration of solar photo-voltaic (PV) systems, solar electric vehicle charging stations, solar thermal projects, small hydro power generation, and energy storage systems. Most recently, Cam designed and lead the integration of a solar pv system at Safeco field for the Seattle Mariners. In his free time, Cam enjoys riding his bike and spending time with his wife of 23 years and their three grown children.
The Citizens’ Utility Board of Oregon (CUB) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984. CUB’s mission is to represent the interests of Oregon’s residential utility customers in many different arenas, such as the Oregon Public Utility Commission and the Oregon Legislature. We work every day to keep utility rates fair and as affordable as possible, encourage the development of our renewable energy resources, and support intelligent energy policies. We also provide resources and information on these issues to Oregonians. CUB keeps your energy fair, affordable and clean—all key to our sustainable future. Visit our CUB Policy Center to learn more about our electric vehicle program.
Solar Oregon is non-profit organization leading the way to a clean energy future by demonstrating the successful use of solar energy in Oregon. Founded in 1979, Solar Oregon provides outreach and education on solar technology and its applications, methods for improving energy efficiency, and ideas for building a carbon-neutral future.
OMSI Science Pub is a fun, informal science talk held in several locations around Oregon every month. Past Science Pubs have covered topics ranging from nanotechnology, to sex and the internet, to crime labs, to the geology of making wine.
Opportunity Open for Economic Analyst
A new staff position with the CUB Policy Center and Citizens’ Utility Board has been posted.
CUB Policy Center Opportunities Page Updated!
Those interested in interning or volunterring for CUB can now find up-to-date information and appications at our Opportunities page.
Fix-It Fair January 21st at Rosa Parks Elementary School
CUB Connects will be at the upcoming Fix-It Fair January 21st at Rosa Parks Elementary School
For more information please visit http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/index.cfm?c=41892
Inaugural CPC Conferece a Success
Smart Grid: Today’s Regulation and Tomorrow’s Technology was a sold out conference, offering a wide array of viewpoints into the future of Smart Grid. For more information, please read our wrap-up blog at oregoncub.org.
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