charlotte usa the_new_energy_capital_presentation_7_27_2010
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Charlotte USA – The New Energy Capital
Mission Statement
Position Charlotte USA as a recognized leader in the development and use of energy to attract jobs
and investment to the Charlotte region.
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What is the New Energy Capital initiative?
• Began in 2009 with the support of Duke Energy, the Charlotte Regional Partnership, and the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce.
• A community led initiative focused on supporting and growing the area’s energy sector businesses, research centers and educational resources that will create a recognized hub for job growth in the region.
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How Are We Organized?
Advisory Board
Business Development & Marketing Work
Group
Workforce Development Work Group
Technology Development Work Group
Public Policy Work Group
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What Do These Groups Do?
• The Advisory Board provide input, direction, accountability, and contacts for the initiative.
• Each of the four workgroups have volunteer leaders who work with team members to accomplish specific annual objectives and tasks.
• All participants are volunteer ambassadors for the Charlotte USA region.
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Who are Some of the Anchor Organizations?
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How Do We Define the Energy Sector?
• Over 240 businesses• More than 26,000 employees• Over 4,000 new jobs announced since 2007• Representing a variety of Subsectors including:
– Air Handling and Environmental Controls– Energy Efficiency– Energy Engineering, Infrastructure, & Generation– Storage and Materials– Manufacturing / Industrial– Recycling & Waste– Transportation– Water & Wastewater
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What are the Markets/Industries?• Air Handling & Environmental Controls
– Cleanup / Safety, Emissions Controls, Monitoring and Compliance, Trading & Offsets
• Energy Efficiency– Lighting, Building Materials, Glass, Electrical Components, Appliances
– Energy Efficiency Services and Software
• Energy Generation & Engineering– Nuclear, Solar, Biofuels, BioEnergy
• Energy Infrastructure– Management, Transmission, Datacenters
• Energy Storage– Fuel Cells, Advanced Batteries, Hybrid Systems
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What are the Markets/Industries?
• Advanced (Green) Materials– Nano, Bio, Chemical
• Manufacturing / Industrial– Advanced Packaging, Monitoring & Control, Smart Production
• Recycling & Waste– Recycling, Waste Treatment
• Transportation– Vehicles, Logistics, Structures, Fuels
• Water & Wastewater– Water Treatment, Water Conservation, Wastewater Treatment
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What Are Our Competitive Advantages?
• Competitive, proven business environment for manufacturing
• Competitive, proven business environment for services/engineering
• Accessibility to markets and customers (Eastern coast of U.S.)
• Hub Airport with direct international flights
• Skilled workforce with transferable skills
• UNC Charlotte / Charlotte Research Institute
• Existing “Energy Cluster”
• Recognized R&D Centers that include EPRI and EPIC
• NC Renewable Portfolio Standard and Other Policies / Incentives
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What Have We Accomplished So Far?
• Established the brand• Built the framework for the initiative• Completed major market research and
marketing events, materials, and public relations outreach
• Tapped energy and engineering meetings and events to build momentum
• Identified additional areas of energy sector to balance effort
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Future Activities• Launch new web portal (Fall 2010)• Target market and recruit energy companies• Secure future energy meetings and events• Enhance social networking system• Establish workforce partnerships with k-12 system• Hold professional development sessions and diversify
energy orientated disciplines across community colleges and universities in region
• Develop balanced technology and financial assistance support resources and network
• Engage policy makers to support broad energy issues
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How Do I Get Involved or Learn More?
• Contact David Swenson with the Charlotte Regional Partnership at 704-347-8942 or [email protected].
• Check out www.thenewenergycapital.com• Join the LinkedIn Group “Charlotte USA – New
Energy Capital” • Spread the word that Charlotte USA is “The New
Energy Capital”