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25x’25 Initiative Overview

25x’25 Initiative Overview. Dr. John B. Noftsinger, Jr. Vice Provost and Professor. July 24, 2009. Introduction. Energy Independence- A National Imperative Virginia is Home to Numerous Energy Resources JMU is Positioned to Lead in Virginia. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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25x’25 Initiative Overview

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  1. 25x’25 Initiative Overview Dr. John B. Noftsinger, Jr. Vice Provost and Professor July 24, 2009

  2. Introduction • Energy Independence- A National Imperative • Virginia is Home to Numerous Energy Resources • JMU is Positioned to Lead in Virginia

  3. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act • Virginia will receive approximately $4.8 billion • Funding will support programs that: • Create a framework for clean, efficient, American energy • Transform our economy with science and technology • Modernize roads, bridges, transit and waterways • Overhaul education for the 21st century • Dispense tax cuts to create jobs • Expand access to health care and lower costs • Provide assistance to workers hurt by the economy • Save public sector jobs and protect vital service

  4. Opportunity 25x’25 Initiative

  5. 25x’25 Initiative • “25x’25”: Acquire 25 percent of our energy from renewable resources like wind, solar, and biofuels by the year 2025.  • Increasing America’s renewable energy use will: • Bring new technologies to market.    • Reduce our dependence on foreign oil  • Create high paying new jobs in rural America • Reduce air pollution (including) urban smog and greenhouse gas emissions • Save consumers money in the long term

  6. History of the National 25x’25 Alliance Formed through a grant from the Energy Future Coalition Organized to explore agriculture and forestry’s role in America’s energy future Evolved to include conservation, environment, business, defense and rural development organizations and leaders

  7. 25x’25: a NationalAlliance • Over 850 endorsing entities • 31 current and former governors • Includes Governor Kaine • 15 state legislatures • State Alliances • 19 Active State Alliances • Including Virginia • 8 currently forming • 11 in the planning stage

  8. Virginia State Alliance • Organizational meeting hosted at JMU on June 10 • Presentations provided by representatives from 25x’25 National, JMU, and SRI • Workshop for discussion and compilation of ideas

  9. Role of State Alliances • Ensure grass roots participation and ownership • Facilitate communication and cooperation between entities working in renewable energy fields • Channel support to national and stateinitiatives that: • Increase renewable energy production • Expand the renewable energy market

  10. Role of Alliances • Collaborate to advance policies supporting renewable energy • Make energy efficiency and renewable energy development a top national priority • Lead education and outreach efforts

  11. Virginia 25x’25 Partners

  12. Benefits for Virginia • Enhanced rural economies and higher farm incomes • Alternative energy enterprises • More productive uses of marginal lands • Improvement of air, water and soil quality • Enhanced Information Sharing, Communication, and Partnerships

  13. State and Regional Opportunities • Enhance Economic Development • Sustain Current Industries and Quality of Life • Facilitate R&D Funding • Provide Workforce Development Training • Achieve Energy Independence

  14. San Joaquin Valley 25x25: A unique opportunity for Virginia 2007 Energy Bill: 25x’25 is America’s Energy Goal The 25x'25 Vision: By 2025, 25% of America’s energy consumption should come from clean, renewable resources. Shenandoah Valley Washington D.C. The San Joaquin Valley in California and the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia are well suited to serve as demonstration projects for the development and deployment of clean, renewable energy.

  15. 25x25: A unique opportunity for Virginia The Shenandoah Valley has significant Wind Resources

  16. Shenandoah Valley Demonstration Project • Help the public identify ways to reduce energy expenditures at home and in the workplace • Conduct energy audits to determine the most cost effective means of increasing energy efficiency • Encourage citizens and businesses to utilize local resources to meet their energy needs • JMU will serve as a model community by achieving 25% renewable energy 10 years ahead of schedule

  17. JMU Research Agenda - Program Example Energy Capabilities

  18. JMU Alternative Energy Research • Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES) • Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program (AFV) • Biodiesel • Electric vehicles • Virginia Wind Energy Collaborative (VWEC) • Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium (VCERC) • Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World • Institute for Infrastructure and Information Assurance (IIIA) • Energy-Critical Infrastructure Sector • Funded Research to Support Energy Independence • Academic Programs • Integrated Science and Technology • School of Engineering

  19. Research and Economic Development Ecosystem

  20. Research and Public Service Leveraging Resources and Accelerating Innovation Through Strategic Alliances Dr. John B. Noftsinger, Jr., Vice Provost and Professor ISAT/CS Bldg. 366 MSC 4107 (540) 568-2700 noftsijb@jmu.eduwww.jmu.edu/research

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