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The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service ( IPS) created the Tennessee Renewable Energy & Economic Development Council (TREEDC) in 2008 to help connect renewable energy initiatives with economic development opportunities for communities . TREEDC started with 4 rural cities scattered across the state. TREEDC has grown into an international organization with 96 mayors and 30 Universities that collaborate together to create a path to fast track renewable energy worldwide. The TREEDC International Exchange Program expands the scope of TREEDC’s mission of connecting renewable energy with economic development. The International Exchange Program was created in 2012 to help cultivate technology and informational exchange among TREEDC’s members with international counterparts. The major objectives are information and technology exchange between sister cities and colleges, showcase Tennessee technology providers , promote social responsibility, and to replicate the TREEDC model worldwide. Five (5) countries were selected and the Philippines was chosen as the Pilot Country for Tennessee to connect to the rest of the world in advancing renewable energy. Today, there are 8 Philippine cities and 12 universities that have enrolled into the Program. This initiative has produced 5 educational forums across the country, provided typhoon relief assistance and has facilitated solar development, waste to energy and pico-hydro development in the rural areas of the country. The University has generated more positive recognition worldwide as an innovator in outreach and Tennessee renewable energy businesses have secured new customers in the Philippines. This has become a win-win for all parties involved.TRANSCRIPT
UT IPS/TREEDC – International Exchange Program
UDEAwww.TREEDC.US
September 28, 2014
Presentation Outline
I. TREEDC Origins/ Objectives of International WorkII. Chronology/Philippine MembersIII. Renewable Energy Toolbox ApproachIV. Projects/Social Responsibility GoalsV. Future Initiatives
TREEDC Origins
2008Formed by University of Tennessee IPS and Former President and 4 rural area mayors scattered across the state
2012International Exchange Program: 5 countries : 1)- Philippines; 2) Peru; 3) India; 4) Germany and 5) Kenya
Today 96 mayors/ 30 Universities- Projects: Waste to energy, Solar for public buildings, Alternative fuels, and educational forums
Mission Promote and educate renewable
energy with economic development and energy efficiency
Objectives of the International Exchange
Program
1. Create sister city/college matches for Research and Technology
2. Build Social responsibility Programs and Awareness
3. Offer local communities a toolbox of clean energy solutions designed to meet local needs and resources
4. Create market opportunities for businesses in the Philippines and Tennessee
Factors in Selecting Philippines as Pilot
• High Energy costs > 25 cents kilowatt• Frequent blackouts – many
rural communities off the grid• Renewable Energy Association
of the Philippines• Developing country• Social responsibility needs
• Vast resources for renewables
• Renewable Energy Law of 2008 Implementation
• Urgency of Governmental officials to fight climate change
• Tremendous opportunities for our Tennessee business members
Chronology in the Philippines
• March 2013 – Met with Philippine Universities and Mabalacat to enlist honorary members
• June/July 2013 –Attended Asian Energy Forum/ Spoke at Corp. Soc. Resp. Forum – open local Office
• Sept/Oct 2013 – TREEDC conducts 3 forums at colleges in Manila and Naga City – 600 attendees
• Nov 2013 – Worked with DOE -Typhoon Relief
• Feb 2014 – 2 forums- Mindanao and Baatan
• Feb-June 2014 – Follow up with Partners
MembersBicol UniversityCentral Bicol State UniversityCentral Philippine UniversityPhilippines Electronic and Communications Institute of Technology (PECIT)Polytechnic University of the PhilippinesMaritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific Systems Plus College FoundationTechnological University of the PhilippinesThe University of the Philippines Los BanosThe University of Philippines VisayasMaritime Academy of Asia and the PacificBataan Peninsula State UniversityLyceum University of the PhilippinesPhilippine Normal UniversityPamantasan ng Lungsod ng PasigPhilippine Association of Extension Program ImplementersCities of Balanga ,Butuan, Daet, Mabalacat, Naga City, Sorsogoon City & Province of Baatan
TREEDC Toolbox Approach for Members1. Diagnosis
Energy – How much? Is it clean and reliable?Garbage – How much? Cost? Landfill space? Then we go to our toolbox and pull out a solution: 2. Solution Tools
– Education, Power Saving, Energy Efficiency recommendationsSolar, Waste to energy, Wind, Biodiesel, Feedstock development
Projects/Social responsibility
1. Renewable Energy Campus Planning for Member Colleges
2. Solar Development for Member Cities3. Waste to Energy Planning for Member City
landfills4. Typhoon Relief with DOE5. International conference/ tours in Tennessee6. Daily Dialogue with members and
government7. Pico Hydro – PECIT/ Student assistance8. Best Practices Sharing
What’s Next?
• Enroll at least 25 Cities and 30 Universities Across the Philippines• Facilitate the development of at least 10 solar projects in the Philippines. • 3) Develop 3 or more Biomass to energy plants in various locals in the
Philippines.• 4) Develop several renewable energy development parks
5) Create internship opportunities and provide tuition assistance 6) Host an International Conference at Tennessee Tech
7) Explore connecting other Southeastern Asian Countries
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