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Dir.); JoAnn Ryan (NWCT's Chamber, Pres. & CEO); Chris Vita (NWCT's Chamber, Dir. Of Programs); Rick Lynn (Director, LHCEO); Mark Waterhouse (Garnet Consulting); Ted Murphy (E.J. Murphy Realty); Allan Borghesi (Borghesi Engineering & Construction); Fran Delaney (West State Mechanical, Pres./Owner); Dwayne Snow (Alcoa Howmet); Bob Axelrod (CL&P); Don Stein (Town of Barkhamsted, 1st Selectman); Michael McGuffie (NE Project Support); David Dean (Litchfield County Commercial, Litchfield EDC Chair); Maura Martin (Thomaston 1st Selectman); Michael Menard (Dir. of UCONN Torrington); Bill Baxter (Torrington Development Corporation; Exec. Dir.); Tim Abbott (HVA, Litchfield Hills Greenprint); Celeste Echlin (Savings Bank of Danbury); Leo Paul, Jr. (Litchfield First Selectman); Carolle Jenkins (NWCTEDC BOD); John Maxwell (J&J Precision, Pres.); Vicky Patrick (Petrovits, Patrick, Smith & Co., Partner/CPA; Member of Torrington Development Corp)</div> <bR> <div> <B>Guests/Speakers:</B> Vic Muschell (Muschell & Simoncelli, Attorney/Partner; Torrington Development Corp., Pres.); Peter Kent (Bicron Electronics, Pres.); Bill Riska (Law Office of William O. Riska, Owner/Atty. & GRC Chair for NW CT's Chamber); Gary LeBeau (State Sen. for E. Hartford, Commerce Co-Chair); Michelle Cook (State Rep. for Torrington); Chris Swan (CL&P); Kenny Curran (Chris Murphy's Office); Marty Connor (Torrington City Planner); Andy Skok (Fuel Cell Energy); Jody Doyon  (Teacher); Arthur Bogen (Down to Earth Brownfields Consulting); Stephan Welford (HR, DOPT); Michael Keilty (UConn College of Agriculture); Sam Walker; Frank Buonocore (Founders Insurance); Jean Cronauer (NW Conservation Dist., Exec. Dir.); Tony Mitchell (NW Conservation District); Stephen Minkler (NCCC); Chuck Burnham & Bob Gates (First Light Power); Wayne Murray (O&G); Dave Hurwitt (Optiwind); Patty Mastins (NRWIB)</div> <bR> <div> 2.  Opening remarks - Kenny Curran, Rep. Chris Murphy - Outreach Director</div> <div> Chris Murphy was not able to attend, Kenny Curran represented him at the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> 3.  State legislators - opening remarks</div> <div> Gary LeBeau (CT State Senate, Co-Chair of Commerce Committee) gave a brief overview of the efforts at the state level to promote clean energy through the CT Clean Energy Fund.</div> <bR> <div> 4.  Fuel Cell Energy - Andy Skok</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhkCLRgE758" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhkCLRgE7"><B>Video</B></A></div> <div> -  Self-contained units; produce power and can heat water as byproduct.</div> <div> -  Fuel Cells are rated to last 20 yrs but probably last longer w/ proper maintenance; the “battery”/internal collection units must be replaced every 5 yrs, but they're improving these parts to last 7 yrs.</div> <bR> <div> 5.  Solar - 2001 Company - Tom Kelly</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQx9F-dnHB0" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQx9F-dnH"><B>Video</B></A></div> <div> -  These are rolled out, thin solar cells that can be applied to a bldg's w/o any additional structure</div> <div> -  High Investment Return</div> <div> -  “Flexible Solar Collectors” can't be damaged like glass collectors, can be put on metal or other types of roofs; produced outside of Detroit; these even work under snow because they have a higher radiation capturing capacity.  The durability makes this better than glass units.  They presently don't produce as much power per square inch as a glass unit, but the technology is more convenient and flexible.  It will improve in time and allow installation on more surfaces.</div> <div> -  Net metering laws-recollection/purchase of energy for unused power to the electric co.; helps grid when most efficient, in summer when the sun is shining and when is energy use is @ its highest.</div> <div> -  Solar power has no economic viability w/o CT Clean Energy Fund & federal incentives, but will be better in the future as technology improves and usage increases</div> <bR> <div> 6.  Hydroelectric - First Light Power - Bob Gates & Chuck Burnham</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfYTsTupLfc" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfYTsTupL"><B>Video</B></A></div> <div> -  Bob worked in hydroelectric business w/ NE Utilities; now with First Light Power due to 1999 deregulation; Gostafrac Suez North America is present owner (the 2nd largest utilities company in the world)</div> <div> -  Bulls Bridge on Rte. 7 (105 yrs old); facilities are getting old; the newest is 50 yrs old in Shepaug; creating new plants and maintaining is expensive; need financial support for upgrades and development</div> <div> -  Largest source of renewable energy in CT</div> <div> -  Benefits: hydroelectric takes up a lot of land which=tax; creates lakes which draws homes and recreational usage.  This further helps tax revenues.</div> <div> -  Comparison costs Nuclear=$5500/Kw installed; Fuel Cell=$4020/Kw Installed; Upgrades to Hydroelectric=$2200/Kw installed; Wind=$2200/Kw installed</div> <bR> <div> 7.  Wind - Optiwind - David Hurwitt</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc8O0dHwFXE" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc8O0dHwF"><B>Video-Part 1</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUudSCvf3Vg" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUudSCvf3"><B>Video-Part 2</B></A></div> <div> -  CT is mainly class 1 & 2 wind (Wind classified by grades from 0-7; 0=no wind; 7=highest wind production); CT does have very limited class 3&4 wind areas.</div> <div> -  CT has no wind turbines, but Optiwind is building one now on Klug Hill Rd/Farm, Torrington.  -  Surrounding states have had multiple units for some time now.  So we're behind bordering states in wind production.</div> <div> -  Highest cost of setting up a wind turbine is the installation cost. Economies of scale is essential for putting in traditional turbines.  Optiwind created a turbine system that has cheaper installation design and easier blades to transport and install.  They've also reduced the sound production due to shrouded blades.  Their design mitigates bird issues.</div> <div> -  Employment is increasing.  Optiwind has grown from 3 employees in 2007 to 20 in 2009, and they're planning to hire more.</div> <bR> <div> 8.  O&G Industries - Wayne Murray</div> <div> <I>Transitioning to a cleaner energy future - the role of traditional sources and emissions reduction technology</I></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf0SCcOLNek" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf0SCcOLN"><B>Video</B></A></div> <div> -  Director of Operations for O&G's Power & Energy Division</div> <div> -  O&G is now mostly working with gas turbines.  They have projects in Middletown CT, Braintree, MA, and at UMass Amherst.</div> <div> -  A lot of coal plants throughout U.S., but O&G isn't building any of these.</div> <div> -  The gas turbine systems are relatively clean compared to coal</div> <div> -  More wood burning plants, bio mass, geothermal out in western states</div> <div> -  O&G builds what the companies that hire them want; they don't dictate the technology used.</div> <bR> <div> 9.  NE Utilities (CL&P) - Chris Swan, Director of Municipal Relations & Siting</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBZ_8ek7z3Y" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBZ_8ek7z"><B>Video-Part 1</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfA9rUbIlr4" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfA9rUbIl"><B>Video-Part 2</B></A></div> <div> -  Distribution and delivery: CL&P no longer generates, but merely focuses on distribution and infrastructure for energy delivery; natural gas is highest power source (36%); Goal is to get 20% of power for renewable sources by 2020.  Right now, we have 10% production from renewable sources.</div> <div> -  Recent infrastructure upgrades: a lot of projects throughout the state that have been completed.  NU/CL&P has spent billions of dollars to improve the distribution system over the past 10 years.  Transmission line updates are necessary to hold down energy costs by reducing congestion charges by federal government and mitigates energy loss caused by inefficiency of antiquated lines.</div> <div> -  Integrating alternate energy sources into the grid: They've created cooperative programs through the interstate reliability project w/ MA & RI  (4 projects).  This will help us reach the 20% goal by 2020.  They're looking to work with Canada (Hydro Quebec), NE Utilities, and a Boston based energy company.  State of CT has a policy conundrum due to funding issues facing  conservation funds, the CT Clean Energy Fund and energy efficiency investments.  Federal dollars have been dedicated to encourage installation of renewable or more efficient energy production sources</div> <bR> <div> 10.  Closing remarks - Kenny Curran</div> <div> -  Chris Murphy is on the Energy and Commerce Committee; please contact his office as a resource.</div> <div> -  JoAnn-it's positive that these companies are creating employment opportunities and she spoke of stimulus money to encourage hiring.  She asked companies to speak to her, and she let them know the Chamber will contact them soon with more details about participating in this program.</div> <bR> <div> 11.  Adjourn - 9:30 am</div> <bR> <div> 12. Tour of Fuel Cell Energy plant</div> <bR> <div> <B>Recorder - Chris Vita</B></div> <bR> <div> Submitted by</div> <div> Doug Parker</div> <div> President/Executive Director</div> <div> <B>www.nwctedc.com</B></div> <div> <B>info@nwctedc.com</B><B> </B></div> <div> (860) 567-2204</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="192" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#CCFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>Fuel Cell Energy</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="17380530.jpg" border=0 width="640" height="339" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="17480e00.jpg" border=0 width="640" height="480" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="17580740.jpg" border=0 width="640" height="372" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="17680990.jpg" border=0 width="640" height="409" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="17780e00.jpg" border=0 width="640" height="480" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="192" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#CCFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Solar - 2001Company</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <IMG SRC="15680e00.jpg" border=0 width="640" height="480" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="15780d60.jpg" border=0 width="640" height="470" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="1587de00.jpg" border=0 width="637" height="480" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="15980c80.jpg" border=0 width="640" height="456" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>2001Company</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="192" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#CCFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>First Light Power</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="153289e0.jpg" border=0 width="552" height="414" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Falls Village Hydroelectric Power Plant - First Light Power</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="154ded70.jpg" border=0 width="478" height="471" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Shepaug River Hydroelectric Power Plant - First Light Power</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="192" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#CCFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>Optiwind</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="166a3440.png" border=0 width="163" height="324" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Optiwind</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="192" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#CCFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>O&G Industries</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="14d58e00.jpg" border=0 width="600" height="480" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Thomas A. 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