FL CAN Cleantech to Spacetech

September 20-21, 2012The Florida Hotel, Orlando, FL Join FL-CAN as they unveil exciting new CleanTech initiatives, programs andentrepreneurial endeavors at our combined, two-day event featuringMegaWatt Ventures, I2 Capital Acceleration Program and the FloridaCleanTech Acceleration Network Showcase. Expand your partnerships andpotential by connecting with cutting-edge CleanTech:• Entrepreneurs• Investors• Manufacturing Partners• Industry Veterans• Innovative StudentsWe’ll also award [...]

Webinar: Innovative Models, Strategies for Communities

April 18 2:00 – 4:00 PM Join us for a compelling concluding Webinar in our year-long series. This Webinar will discuss additional stand-out programs and approaches that have contributed significantly to the growing movement for energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, and green communities. Sponsored-by: Future Is Now Foundation & 1000 Friends of Florida

2012 Public Lecture- Ocean Renewable Energy Harnessing the Power of the Sea

Thursday, April 19 7 p.m.; Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Auditorium 777 Glades Road Boca Raton Campus

Friday, April 20 4 p.m. or 7 p.m.; Davie West Auditorium 3200 College Avenue Davie Campus

Monday, April 30 4 p.m. or 7 p.m.; Admin. Bldg., Rm. 119 5353 Parkside Drive John D. MacArthur Campus

Researchers: Tap into A New Source of Funding

April 20, 2012
The Florida Innovation Hub at UF
747 SW Second Ave., Gainesville, Fla.

Solar Energy & Efficiency Expo

April 21, 2012 from 11:00am to 1:00pm (2 hours)
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity House
13 Fraternity Drive
Gainesville, Fla. 32603

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Progress Energy completes BlueChip study

BlueChip Energy recently announced it has received a completed system impact study from Progress Energy Florida for its Sorrento solar plant. The study results are pending review by the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council, Seminole Electric Cooperative, SECO Energy, and Orlando Utilities Commission. The latter three utilities have transmission buses downstream of the Sorrento Substation. BlueChip [...]

$100K ACC Clean Energy Challenge

The $100K ACC Clean Energy Challenge is a new business plan competition encouraging students from all universities in the southeastern United States to develop business plans for new clean energy companies.

Energy department to launch new energy innovation hub focused on advanced batteries and energy storage

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today plans to launch a new Energy Innovation Hub for advanced research on batteries and energy storage with an investment of up to $120 million over five years.

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Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL CAN)

The Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL CAN) links Florida-based universities, incubation networks, investors and industry resources together to create a network of Proof of Concept centers to accelerate the creation and commercialization of innovative clean technology research into new technology companies or to license into existing firms.

FESC Bringing Energy Solutions to Florida, the Nation and the World

The Florida Energy Systems Consortium (FESC) was created by the Florida State government to promote collaboration among the energy experts at its 11 supported universities to share energy-related expertise. The consortium assists the state in the development and implementation of an environmentally compatible, sustainable, and efficient energy strategic plan. The Consortium was charged to ‘perform research and development on innovative energy systems that lead to alternative energy strategies, improved energy efficiencies, and expanded economic development for the state‘. The legislature appropriated funding for research at five of the universities as well as support for education, outreach, and technology commercialization. The Consortium reports to and supports the Florida Energy and Climate Commission in developing and implementing the State’s energy and climate agenda.

Overarching to the Consortium’s research strategy is an energy systems approach to identify innovation opportunities, prepare an energy workforce, and guide economic development.

Through collaborative research and development across the State University System and the industry, the goal of the consortium is to become a world leader in energy research, education, technology, and energy systems analysis. In so doing, the consortium shall:

(a) Coordinate and initiate increased collaborative interdisciplinary energy research among the universities and the energy industry.

(b) Assist in the creation and development of a Florida-based energy technology industry through efforts that would expedite commercialization of innovative energy technologies by taking advantage of the energy expertise within the State University System, high-technology incubators, industrial parks, and industry-driven research centers.

(d) Develop education and outreach programs to prepare a qualified energy workforce and informed public.