RE&EE Exporters' E-Update

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Exporter's Update

June 5, 2013  •  Volume 3: Issue 7

Events

Webinar: Energy and Environment Opportunities in Southeast Asia

June 10, 2013; 7pm EDT -- This free webinar will feature U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Officers stationed in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila. Participants will hear a discussion of the energy and environmental markets in Southeast Asia, as well as the benefits to joining an upcoming trade mission.

Reverse Trade Mission: Brazil Waste-to-Energy and Landfill Gas-to-Energy - Various cities
June 23-July 3, 2013 - The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will bring representatives from Brazil to learn about the latest U.S. waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy technologies and best practices. The delegates will tour project sites and meet with U.S. companies in Long Beach, CA; Washington, DC; and Orlando, FL.

Webinar: Mexico's Infrastructure Opportunities 2013-2018

June 27, 2013; 2pm EDT -- This webinar is the first in a series of webinars designed to help U.S. exporters understand Mexico's public infrastructure planning and to learn about the public tender process in Mexico. Participants will hear a discussion of best practices for both prime contractors and sub-contractors. The webinar will be conducted by the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service in Mexico. The registration fee is $40. To register, click here.

Clean Energy Expo China - Beijing, China
July 3-5, 2013 - The Clean Energy Expo China 2013 (CEEC) at the China National Convention Center in Beijing is one of the largest and most influential events of its kind in Asia, attracting key decision makers in China’s clean energy industry. The Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in China will host a U.S. Pavilion for U.S. firms.

Clean Energy Business Forum - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
July 17-18, 2013 - Co-hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic and the U.S. Commercial Service, the Clean Energy Business Forum 2013 promotes opportunities for clean energy development in the Caribbean region. The Forum includes presentations on key issues for project development in the region and opportunities for networking with local market players.

Energy and Environment Trade Mission to Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines - Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila
September 15-21, 2013 - Members of this delegation will have briefings, networking receptions, and one-on-one business meetings with potential customers, partners and local representatives at each mission stop, in addition to meetings with government and Asian Development Bank officials. The deadline to apply is July 26.

Renewable Energy India 2013 -- New Delhi, India

September 21-24, 2013 -- The 7th annual Renewable Energy India 2013 trade show will attract industry players and buyers from India's rapidly growing renewable energy market. Exhibitors include both domestic and international firms.

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News

USTDA Supports Expansion of Energy Resources in India

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) concluded two grant agreements in Mumbai to assist in improving power sector efficiency and developing shale gas and oil in India.  [May 2013]

Expanding Energy Investments in Southeast Asia
USTDA is supporting the U.S.-Asia-Pacific Comprehensive Energy Partnership, by making its programs available to foreign project sponsors for energy project development and preparation activities. The deadline to apply is July 31. USTDA also launched a new online tool to help U.S. companies to determine whether or not they are eligible to submit a sole-source project proposal to USTDA. [May 2013]

Energy Secretary Moniz Promises to Focus on Energy Efficiency
To meet the President’s goals of doubling America’s energy productivity by 2030, the Energy Department will continue to push for efficiency improvements across multiple sectors of the economy. [May 2013]

USTDA Promotes Smart Grid in Kazakhstan

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a grant to the Kazakhstan electricity distribution company, JSC Alatau Zharyk (AZHK), to provide a feasibility study on a distribution automation project in the Almaty region.

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Reports

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Market Research

France -- Limiting First Generation Biofuels (pdf) - USDA, May 2013

Panama Looks to Biofuels to Develop its Energy Sector (pdf) -- USDA, May 2013

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Trade Leads

South Africa -- Feasibility Study for the Ekurhuleni Smart Metering Project (html) - May 2013

Chile -- Tablaruca Wind Farm on Chiloe Island (html) -- May 2013

Afghanistan -- Energy Sector Development Investment Program (pdf) -- May 2013

China -- Shanxi Energy Efficiency and Environment Improvement Project (pdf) -- May 2013

India -- Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program (pdf) -- May 2013

Jordan -- Waste to Energy Project (email) -- June 2013

Kenya -- 20 MW Solar Project (email) -- June 2013

ECPA -- Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas Energy Efficiency Competition (html) -- June 2013)

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