Energy in green building and the carbon imperativeJohn Shurtz
油
The document discusses energy and climate change. It begins by showing diagrams of the natural carbon cycle and human-caused CO2 emissions. It then discusses various energy technologies and challenges, including carbon capture and storage, nuclear energy, and renewable energy. The key challenges are the large quantity of carbon emissions, high costs, and technical and social issues with different low-carbon solutions. The document argues that developing renewable energy presents the most readily solvable problems compared to other decarbonization strategies.
Energy the carbon imperative - short versionJohn Shurtz
油
This document discusses energy and carbon in the context of green building. It begins with an introduction from Dr. Alexandra von Meier on the carbon imperative and sustainability. It then provides information on the natural carbon cycle and current CO2 emissions. Graphs show historical CO2 emissions and targets for reduction. Additional slides define energy, discuss the carbon cycle and combustion, energy resources and quality, energy units, electricity and gas rates, renewable energy challenges, and Chernobyl exclusion zone solar power potential. The document presents information on energy, carbon, and sustainability across multiple topics in a lecture format.
The city council meeting covered water levels and flows between different pools and reservoirs over the past month. The south pool level dropped 3 feet, the north pool rose 6 inches, and Lake Nasworthy dropped 5 inches. The council discussed expanding the Hickory Well Field to increase water supply capacity and a recommendation to install 7 new wells to expand capacity to 9 million gallons per day. If drought conditions reach Level III, Stage III water restrictions would be implemented prohibiting most outdoor water use.
Amsa annual national leadership development seminar 30 aug 2010Department of Health
油
The document discusses Australia's health system and outcomes. It shows that while Australia ranks highly for health expenditures and outcomes, challenges remain from non-communicable diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. It outlines initiatives to address tobacco use, promote healthy living, fund medical research, expand the healthcare workforce, and implement clinical guidelines to improve health and reduce disease burden going forward.
Energy costs are projected to rise dramatically in the coming decades. Many companies have already implemented energy management initiatives that are integrated with their business and production processes. While most monitor their energy costs, few do so in real-time. Companies tend to rely on internally developed energy management applications rather than third party solutions. Common energy management systems that have been deployed include energy accounting software, energy analytics and reporting tools, and building energy management systems.
This document provides an agenda and overview of Brasil Ecodiesel's presentation of its 4Q07 and 2007 financial and operational results. It includes discussions of:
- The positive Brazilian economic scenario in 2007
- Growth in the Brazilian biodiesel market and Brasil Ecodiesel's increasing market share
- Expansion of Brasil Ecodiesel's production capacity and sales volumes
- Financial performance results including revenues, expenses, losses, and cash position
- Brasil Ecodiesel stock performance on the capital markets
- Subsequent events including new ANP auctions and a Petrobras auction
Credit: A Key Building Block for DB SchemesRedington
油
This document discusses using credit as a core building block for defined benefit pension schemes investing in a low yield environment. It presents strategies for including various types of credit investments, from liquid to illiquid, in a portfolio to increase returns while managing risk. Absolute return credit strategies and allocating to alternative credit sub-asset classes are presented as ways to boost returns. The document also discusses restructuring a large client's credit portfolio to reduce risk and increase expected returns.
1) The document discusses PPP practices and research in China, given by Prof. Dr. ShouQing Wang from Tsinghua University.
2) It outlines China's rapid economic growth and infrastructure development, the challenges faced in PPP projects in China such as lack of clear laws and guidelines, and PPP research areas like risk allocation and public-private partnerships.
3) A case study is presented on the National Stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which faced disputes over construction costs, design changes, and revenue generation.
This document provides an overview of trends in digital media and online advertising. It discusses how the number of internet users and time spent online continues to grow significantly each year. It also summarizes key metrics on the largest online properties and how consumers use the internet. The document reviews top online advertising formats and finds that search advertising remains the largest segment due to its ability to drive awareness, leads, and purchases. It also highlights new rich media ad formats in search that are gaining popularity.
This document discusses how cloud services are driving new requirements for IT solutions as more users, devices, and data come online by 2015. It introduces Intel's hybrid cloud vision to help channel partners offer cloud-like flexibility to customers while keeping their data on-premise for security and control. Examples are given of how partners can generate recurring revenue through managed service offerings that leverage Intel's hybrid cloud platform and catalog of applications.
The document contains a chart showing the results of a survey with 36% of respondents selecting soccer as their favorite sport and a table listing the number of votes for each sport, with soccer receiving the most votes at 9. It also includes a bar chart displaying median income by education level with graduate or professional degrees having the highest median income and some tables with additional data on various topics like grain sales, Red Cross expenses, and city populations.
The document summarizes the state of the library and its strategy going forward. It discusses the library's flat budget, building upgrades, and staff awards. For its strategy, the library will focus on information literacy, transitioning collections from print to digital with open access models, optimizing space, supporting research, and scholarly communication. It aims to educate students on evaluating online information and engage more with upper-level students.
The document summarizes Congressman Patrick McHenry's town hall meeting in August 2012 about key economic issues. It discusses rising federal regulations that burden small businesses and cost $231 billion annually. It also covers the JOBS Act that aims to promote job creation through measures like crowdfunding and reducing red tape. The fiscal cliff and exploding national debt are presented as serious problems threatening the economy.
Presentation given at the San Diego County Water Authority's Special Board of Directors' Meeting on Nov. 8, 2012. To view agenda visit www.sdcwa.org/meetings-and-documents
The document discusses past and projected growth in the global solar PV market from 2001-2011 and beyond. It notes that the market grew at an average annual rate of 52% from 2001-2010, with particularly rapid growth in 2009-2010. Germany has been the leading country for installed capacity but its market may be nearing saturation. Module prices declined sharply from 2008-2010. The document considers whether the solar PV market will continue growing at similar rates or begin to slow and outlines optimistic and conservative scenarios for market growth through 2020.
The library update document contained the following key points:
1) The library budget included $100K in base funding and $50K for new degree programs, with $20K more for extended hours. Four staff took early retirement and four new staff were hired.
2) The library is working on several programs including information literacy, data management, and archives projects. Several digitization projects were also completed.
3) Renovations included a new technology lab, reading alcove, and learning space. Future projects include a reading sanctuary and expanded book alcove.
This document summarizes New Zealand's proposed agriculture emissions trading scheme:
1) It would cover methane from livestock and nitrous oxide from fertilizer, applying to dairy and meat processors initially and transitioning to farmers by 2015.
2) Regulations would define emission factors, reporting requirements, and allocation baselines to incentivize emission reductions while avoiding perverse outcomes.
3) Costs to participants would vary depending on emission intensities and commodity prices, but moving the point of obligation to farmers could significantly increase participation and incentives while making compliance more difficult.
This document summarizes key issues with the UK's use of private finance initiatives (PFI) to fund public projects. It notes that PFI is now discredited due to affordability issues, questions around value for money, and the high cost of financing projects through PFI. It also questions whether risk transfer through PFI contracts is real given contracts can last 30+ years. Reports from the Treasury Committee found no evidence PFI projects are cheaper or faster than traditional public procurement methods.
(1) Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing strong population and economic growth that is creating new opportunities.
(2) Factors like improved macroeconomic policies, increased trade and investment, urbanization, and expanding middle class are fueling economic growth.
(3) However, challenges remain around inclusive growth, education quality, health issues, infrastructure gaps, and overcoming negative perceptions of the region. Implementing better public management will be key to realizing Africa's substantial potential.
Compostition of services growth in indian economyiim indore
油
This document discusses India's emerging services sector. It provides an overview of the size and growth of services in the Indian economy. Services now account for over 50% of India's GDP and are growing faster than other sectors of the economy. Major services industries include information technology and business process outsourcing, telecommunications, construction, finance, and transportation. While services make up a large share of India's economy, employment in services remains lower than its output. The document also examines India's growing trade in services, with major export markets being the United States, United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirates.
Sustainable Organisations: Can businesses solve social and environmental issu...London Business School
油
London Business School Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Ioannis Ioannou, presents his insights on how organisations can take a greener approach to the way they do business and succeed.
This was presented on 20 Nobvember 2012, at a London Business School Meeting. Watch the video footage at http://bit.ly/UrtfYc.
[Challenge:Future] Disrupt your world: The Future of WorkChallenge:Future
油
This document discusses opportunities for the biopharmaceutical industry in Bulgaria. It notes Bulgaria's skilled workforce, political and economic stability, low taxes, and proximity to large EU markets as advantages. Surveys found people view healthcare and the pharmacy/IT industries positively. The biopharmaceutical sector grew 9% in 2010. The vision is to establish a biopharmaceutical company in Bulgaria to take advantage of outsourcing trends, collaborating with local suppliers and international leaders to develop innovative products through R&D, leveraging Bulgaria's competitive advantages.
Manufacturing has been one of the fastest growing sectors in the Indian economy. It contributes approximately 15-16% to India's GDP and is predicted to grow further. Key drivers of growth include a young demographic, growing economy, urbanization, and significant investment in infrastructure. Automobiles, fast moving consumer goods, and infrastructure development have been major demand generators. The government has implemented policies to promote manufacturing competitiveness and exports, with the goal of making India a global manufacturing hub.
Housing Market Outlook and Affordable Housing in the Twin Cities Metrosotatodd
油
The document summarizes the Twin Cities housing market outlook and recent affordable housing production. It found that since the 2007 housing collapse, the region has seen a slow recovery in homebuilding and shifting locations toward urban cores. The metro is projected to gain over 800,000 new residents by 2040, with most new households consisting of single adults and seniors. Assessing future affordable housing needs will require balancing policy goals with market realities to ensure adequate affordable options near jobs and transit.
Vietnam Supply Chain Congress 2012 was a platform for supply chain industry marketers and retailers to network, share insights and discuss best practices in the sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and retail disciplines. Spire was honored to be invited to speak on A Successful Partnership Journey in Sourcing and Outsourcing at the event.
Jeffery Bahar, Deputy CEO of Spire Research and Consulting, was one of the invited speakers at Vietnam Supply Chain Congress 2012. At the event, he presented his views on how to locate the right partners and alliances in Emerging Markets, and shared the factors that would make sourcing and outsourcing a success.
Read more about the event coverage here:
http://www.spireresearch.com/newsroom/events/spire-lends-its-expertise-to-the-vietnam-supply-chain-congress-2012/
Credit: A Key Building Block for DB SchemesRedington
油
This document discusses using credit as a core building block for defined benefit pension schemes investing in a low yield environment. It presents strategies for including various types of credit investments, from liquid to illiquid, in a portfolio to increase returns while managing risk. Absolute return credit strategies and allocating to alternative credit sub-asset classes are presented as ways to boost returns. The document also discusses restructuring a large client's credit portfolio to reduce risk and increase expected returns.
1) The document discusses PPP practices and research in China, given by Prof. Dr. ShouQing Wang from Tsinghua University.
2) It outlines China's rapid economic growth and infrastructure development, the challenges faced in PPP projects in China such as lack of clear laws and guidelines, and PPP research areas like risk allocation and public-private partnerships.
3) A case study is presented on the National Stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which faced disputes over construction costs, design changes, and revenue generation.
This document provides an overview of trends in digital media and online advertising. It discusses how the number of internet users and time spent online continues to grow significantly each year. It also summarizes key metrics on the largest online properties and how consumers use the internet. The document reviews top online advertising formats and finds that search advertising remains the largest segment due to its ability to drive awareness, leads, and purchases. It also highlights new rich media ad formats in search that are gaining popularity.
This document discusses how cloud services are driving new requirements for IT solutions as more users, devices, and data come online by 2015. It introduces Intel's hybrid cloud vision to help channel partners offer cloud-like flexibility to customers while keeping their data on-premise for security and control. Examples are given of how partners can generate recurring revenue through managed service offerings that leverage Intel's hybrid cloud platform and catalog of applications.
The document contains a chart showing the results of a survey with 36% of respondents selecting soccer as their favorite sport and a table listing the number of votes for each sport, with soccer receiving the most votes at 9. It also includes a bar chart displaying median income by education level with graduate or professional degrees having the highest median income and some tables with additional data on various topics like grain sales, Red Cross expenses, and city populations.
The document summarizes the state of the library and its strategy going forward. It discusses the library's flat budget, building upgrades, and staff awards. For its strategy, the library will focus on information literacy, transitioning collections from print to digital with open access models, optimizing space, supporting research, and scholarly communication. It aims to educate students on evaluating online information and engage more with upper-level students.
The document summarizes Congressman Patrick McHenry's town hall meeting in August 2012 about key economic issues. It discusses rising federal regulations that burden small businesses and cost $231 billion annually. It also covers the JOBS Act that aims to promote job creation through measures like crowdfunding and reducing red tape. The fiscal cliff and exploding national debt are presented as serious problems threatening the economy.
Presentation given at the San Diego County Water Authority's Special Board of Directors' Meeting on Nov. 8, 2012. To view agenda visit www.sdcwa.org/meetings-and-documents
The document discusses past and projected growth in the global solar PV market from 2001-2011 and beyond. It notes that the market grew at an average annual rate of 52% from 2001-2010, with particularly rapid growth in 2009-2010. Germany has been the leading country for installed capacity but its market may be nearing saturation. Module prices declined sharply from 2008-2010. The document considers whether the solar PV market will continue growing at similar rates or begin to slow and outlines optimistic and conservative scenarios for market growth through 2020.
The library update document contained the following key points:
1) The library budget included $100K in base funding and $50K for new degree programs, with $20K more for extended hours. Four staff took early retirement and four new staff were hired.
2) The library is working on several programs including information literacy, data management, and archives projects. Several digitization projects were also completed.
3) Renovations included a new technology lab, reading alcove, and learning space. Future projects include a reading sanctuary and expanded book alcove.
This document summarizes New Zealand's proposed agriculture emissions trading scheme:
1) It would cover methane from livestock and nitrous oxide from fertilizer, applying to dairy and meat processors initially and transitioning to farmers by 2015.
2) Regulations would define emission factors, reporting requirements, and allocation baselines to incentivize emission reductions while avoiding perverse outcomes.
3) Costs to participants would vary depending on emission intensities and commodity prices, but moving the point of obligation to farmers could significantly increase participation and incentives while making compliance more difficult.
This document summarizes key issues with the UK's use of private finance initiatives (PFI) to fund public projects. It notes that PFI is now discredited due to affordability issues, questions around value for money, and the high cost of financing projects through PFI. It also questions whether risk transfer through PFI contracts is real given contracts can last 30+ years. Reports from the Treasury Committee found no evidence PFI projects are cheaper or faster than traditional public procurement methods.
(1) Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing strong population and economic growth that is creating new opportunities.
(2) Factors like improved macroeconomic policies, increased trade and investment, urbanization, and expanding middle class are fueling economic growth.
(3) However, challenges remain around inclusive growth, education quality, health issues, infrastructure gaps, and overcoming negative perceptions of the region. Implementing better public management will be key to realizing Africa's substantial potential.
Compostition of services growth in indian economyiim indore
油
This document discusses India's emerging services sector. It provides an overview of the size and growth of services in the Indian economy. Services now account for over 50% of India's GDP and are growing faster than other sectors of the economy. Major services industries include information technology and business process outsourcing, telecommunications, construction, finance, and transportation. While services make up a large share of India's economy, employment in services remains lower than its output. The document also examines India's growing trade in services, with major export markets being the United States, United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirates.
Sustainable Organisations: Can businesses solve social and environmental issu...London Business School
油
London Business School Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Ioannis Ioannou, presents his insights on how organisations can take a greener approach to the way they do business and succeed.
This was presented on 20 Nobvember 2012, at a London Business School Meeting. Watch the video footage at http://bit.ly/UrtfYc.
[Challenge:Future] Disrupt your world: The Future of WorkChallenge:Future
油
This document discusses opportunities for the biopharmaceutical industry in Bulgaria. It notes Bulgaria's skilled workforce, political and economic stability, low taxes, and proximity to large EU markets as advantages. Surveys found people view healthcare and the pharmacy/IT industries positively. The biopharmaceutical sector grew 9% in 2010. The vision is to establish a biopharmaceutical company in Bulgaria to take advantage of outsourcing trends, collaborating with local suppliers and international leaders to develop innovative products through R&D, leveraging Bulgaria's competitive advantages.
Manufacturing has been one of the fastest growing sectors in the Indian economy. It contributes approximately 15-16% to India's GDP and is predicted to grow further. Key drivers of growth include a young demographic, growing economy, urbanization, and significant investment in infrastructure. Automobiles, fast moving consumer goods, and infrastructure development have been major demand generators. The government has implemented policies to promote manufacturing competitiveness and exports, with the goal of making India a global manufacturing hub.
Housing Market Outlook and Affordable Housing in the Twin Cities Metrosotatodd
油
The document summarizes the Twin Cities housing market outlook and recent affordable housing production. It found that since the 2007 housing collapse, the region has seen a slow recovery in homebuilding and shifting locations toward urban cores. The metro is projected to gain over 800,000 new residents by 2040, with most new households consisting of single adults and seniors. Assessing future affordable housing needs will require balancing policy goals with market realities to ensure adequate affordable options near jobs and transit.
Vietnam Supply Chain Congress 2012 was a platform for supply chain industry marketers and retailers to network, share insights and discuss best practices in the sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and retail disciplines. Spire was honored to be invited to speak on A Successful Partnership Journey in Sourcing and Outsourcing at the event.
Jeffery Bahar, Deputy CEO of Spire Research and Consulting, was one of the invited speakers at Vietnam Supply Chain Congress 2012. At the event, he presented his views on how to locate the right partners and alliances in Emerging Markets, and shared the factors that would make sourcing and outsourcing a success.
Read more about the event coverage here:
http://www.spireresearch.com/newsroom/events/spire-lends-its-expertise-to-the-vietnam-supply-chain-congress-2012/
The number of homeless people in the United States has steadily increased each year from 1999 to 2010, rising from around 220,000 people in 1999 to over 700,000 people in 2010, more than tripling in size. The chart shows the sharp rise in the homeless population over the past decade according to census data from 1999 to 2010.
Mobile driving Internet to the masses - Mobile Internet World 2012Rob Van Den Dam
油
The document discusses how mobile technology is driving internet access globally. It notes that mobile subscriptions have grown tremendously over the past decade, especially in developing markets, and mobile is now the primary means of internet access in many Asian countries including China. The rise of smartphones and tablets has further fueled the growth of mobile internet use and applications. China in particular has seen rapid adoption of 3G and smartphones.
The document discusses three topics:
1) The mobile as a platform for new business models and opportunities.
2) How the mobile business model has shifted from hardware and services to digital content and apps.
3) How the rise of mobile represents a paradigm shift in how people spend their time and access information.
Presented in Broadband World Forum 2011, it intends to introduce conceipts about QoS, QoE, related standards and the challenges for service quality measurements and meeting customer expectations
1. Dedicated to solving strategic issues for executives
in the Internet, IT and telecommunications industry
Big Data, Big Decisions
Marcel Warmerdam
Principal Analyst at The METISfiles
Dutch Datacenter & Hosting Summit 2012
marcel@themetisfiles.com
It is a very sad thing that nowadays there is so
little useless information, Oscar Wilde, 1894.
www.themetisfiles.com 2012
2. CIO Travel Guide Got An
Extra Destination In 2012
Agenda:
1. Where did Big Data come from?
2. The promise of Big Data
3. Where does it fit
4. Now, later or never?
5. Big Data trends to watch
6. Things about data you should
realize
7. Recommendations + Conclusions
Source: The METISfiles 2012
3. Data Explosion Was Waiting To Happen
Computers have been around for
over 60 years generating and
processing data.
Growing Numbers of Digital
Enabled Devices
Growing Number of App(lication)s
Growing Content Creation
Access Anywhere, Anytime,
Anyhow
Consumerization of IT is the flyweel
of the data explosion
4. Data Explosion Still Waiting To Happen
Exabytes
1,200.00
ZB 1,000.00
800.00
Explosion of photos and realtime 600.00
footage 400.00
YouTube adding 24h of footage every 200.00
2 minutes: EB 0.00
PB
2021
2000
2003
2006
2009
2012
2015
2018
2024
2027
2030
A project in the Large Hadron Collider
will generate one petabyte per
second. Exabytes
Things on the Internet will add
another magnitude to the data ZB 1,000.00
explosion 100.00
Sensor data will flood the Internet 10.00
Any data we can capture will be EB 1.00
2012
2000
2003
2006
2009
2015
2018
2021
2024
2027
2030
captured 0.10
0.01
0.00
PB
Annual content creation grows at 40 to 50% p.y.
. Doubles every 2 year
5. What makes Data Big?
Volume: relative size of data sources
Velocity: speed at which data refresh is Variability Veracity
handled
Variety Vicosity
Variety: handling various data formats
But there is more: Velocity Virality
Variability: number of data sources to
be handled or variance within a dataset
Veracity: doubtfullness of data
Big Data
Volume Value
Viscosity: resistance to flow in the Complexity
volume of data
Virality: speeds at which data disperses
from people to people
And there is
Value: is why we are doing this
Big Data is NOT a Panacea
Source: The METISfiles 2012
6. THE PROMISE: Delivering The Value of Big Data
Enhance customer satisfaction
Improve target marketing
Increase conversion rates
Improve customer loyalty
Improve brand value
Understand customer behavior
Facilitate innovation
Increase competiveness
Improve efficiency
Grow profits!
7. WHERE DOES BIG DATA FIT?
Fitting Big Data into your company
Real Time Data
Cost Control
Revenue Building Real Time Real Time
New Business Models/Innovation Adaptive Adaptive
Processes Enterprise
Operations Business
Process Business
Optimization Discovery
Value Chain Prioritizes Big Data Objectives
Data Discovery
Source: The METISfiles 2012
8. Big Dilemma: Now, Later or Never?
Now is the time to rethink your Big Data can be implemented Never is not an option
information needs and how to later: it will no go away. Now is
achieve those the time to think about it
9. Trends to Watch in Big Data
The Big Data Vendor consolidation game in 2011
The acquisition of Greenplum by EMC
IBMs Hadoop ++ based Infosphere BigInsights
announcement completes the prior acquisitions of
Cognos, SPSS and Infosphere Warehouse
Teradatas acquisition of Aster Data
SAP announced HANA (High Performance Analytical
Appliance) roadmap
Hewlett-Packard acquisition of Autonomy, Vertica
Systems, Mulesoft and Soasta
Dell and Cloudera announced a n Hadoop Apache
solution
Oracle released its Big Data Appliance and exalogic
Maturing of Cloud Offerings in Big Data: watch for
Big Data as a Service
Watch for Data Brokers and Data Collectors
joining the Big Data Ecosystem
12. ABOUT BIG DATA
Business: IT:
Data driven is NOT Fact Build, buy or rent?
Driven Lots of challenges, lots
TOC and ROI: Is there a of opportunity
business case? Be the tour guide, not
Beware of the FUD the operator!
factor Think Big, Start Small
Think Big, Start Small
13. Big Data Big Decisions
A study on Big Data and Big Analytics
in The Netherlands, 2013
User Perspectives on BD
Business
IT
User Deployment Plans
Build or Buy or Rent
Big Data Objectives
Preferred Suppliers
Big Data Budgets
For more information mail me
at marcel@themetisfiles.com
Thank You