HEDON newsletter (30/08/2006)
Erin Boyd, Household Energy Network HEDON
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** IN THIS ISSUE **
*Featured HEDON Subscriber: TIE-ENERGIA *New Initiatives at HEDON: Special Interest Groups and Regional Groups *HEDON Subscriber Requests: Including expertise on commercialisation of LED technology and information on on-going household energy projects in Asia *News and Announcements: Including the departure of Liz Bates from Boiling Point *Funding Opportunities: Including information on Ashden Awards and SEED Awards 2007 *New Links and Additions to the Publication Library: Including a WHO database on indoor air pollution
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FEATURED HEDON SUBSCRIBER -
A monthly look at what one of us is doing.
online at
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/HEDONSubscribersOfTheMonth
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This month, HEDON is taking an 'organizational' approach to its Featured Subscriber. As it often appears in the 'News and Announcements' pages and, indeed, enjoys the involvement of many HEDON subscribers, we thought it good to tell you why it is TIE-ENERGIA is not only making headlines as a result of its success in integrating gender into energy policy and practice, but attracting so many of you.
To read the full article, visit:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/771/news.htm
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NEW INITIATIVES AT HEDON -
REGIONAL GROUPS AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS =============================
** SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS **
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are thematic groups of HEDON subscribers whose goal is to create strong communities of practice, build skills, and connect people.
The first to launch, Carbon SIG, is tasked with discussing all things related to climate change and household energy.
For more information, or to learn about other SIGs under development, visit:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/SpecialInterestGroup
** REGIONAL GROUPS: FIRST ONE TO LAUNCH IN LONDON ON SEPTEMBER 6 - PLEASE JOIN US **
Regional Groups are location-based groupings of HEDON members whose aim is to connect people while also promoting increased and more effective cooperation between individuals working in key household energy sectors.
The first group to launch is the London Group, whose initial gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 6.
For more information about Regional Groups, other Regional Groups under development (including how to start your own) or for information on the London meeting, visit:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/RegionalGroup
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HEDON SUBSCRIBER REQUESTS
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** REQUEST ASSISTANCE FROM EXPERTS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY LIGHTING - SURVEY **
A group of Irish MBA students is carrying out research into the commercialisation of LED technology for an Irish Company interested in the manufacture & distribution in developing countries. Experts
are kindly requested to assist with experience.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/758/news.htm
** INFORMATION REQUIRED ON ONGOING HOUSEHOLD ENERGY PROJECTS IN ASIA **
Dishna Schwarz (GTZ) is working on a list of on going household energy projects/activities in Asia (from all kind of donors, local governments etc.. ). Does anybody have such a list or information in some countries?
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/view/753/news.htm
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LATEST NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -
online at http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/news.htm.
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** HEDON MEETING IN NAIROBI, KENYA **
Grant Ballard-Tremeer and Rona Wilkinson will be in Nairobi 11 to
14 September and are very interested to set up an informal gathering of HEDON Subscribers.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/764/news.htm
** LIZ BATES, AFTER 9 YEARS, SAYS GOODBYE TO BOILING POINT, WHICH ITSELF IS MOVING TO HEDON **
While her absence will no doubt be felt, Boiling Point will continue to bring its audience the highest levels of quality,
relevance, and integrity from its new home.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/755/news.htm
** RENEWABLE ENERGY 2006 - 2ND CALL FOR PAPERS **
The 2nd Call for Papers is now open for the International Conference and the Exhibition Joint Conference with The International Solar Energy Society - ISES.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/766/news.htm
** THE 20TH WORLD ENERGY CONGRESS & EXHIBITION - CALL FOR PAPERS
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The 20TH World Energy Congress & Exhibition, to be held in Rome from November 11th to 15th 2007, is now seeking papers and posters.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/765/news.htm
** TALK PROGRAMME BY PROF. KIRK SMITH ON HOUSEHOLD FUELS, HEALTH, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND THE MDGS **
Prof. Kirk R. Smith gave a talk on 'Household fuels, health, climate change, and the Millennium Development Goals' on 12 August
2006 in Hotel Shangri-La, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/762/news.htm
** WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT: SUSTAINABLE USE OF ENERGY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.... **
EDP has organized this workshop for experts who would like to
provide a sustainable contribution to developing countries.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/760/news.htm
** WORLD BANK EXCEEDS COMMITMENTS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY BY 48 PERCENT
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The World Bank claims to have exceeded its commitments from 2005 on new renewable energy & energy efficiency projects by 48 percent. The total amount of funds committed in 2006 was USD 871 million,
according to the newly released data.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/759/news.htm
** STATE LEVEL RENEWABLE ENERGY PARKS IN INDIA **
This innovative concept is to create awareness about the use of renewable energy, its advantages, its relations with the
environment, and its character.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/757/news.htm
** BETTER STOVES MEAN BETTER LIVES IN CHAD **
Winrock International, through a Project entitled 'Alleviating Poverty through Enterprise Development' is helping families to save up to $100 per year on charcoal for home cooking via the use of a new, locally-produced, efficient cook stove.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/view/752/news.htm
Do you have relevant household energy news? Please send your household energy news items us by return email!
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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** ASHDEN AWARDS 2007 **
Applications are open for schemes using renewable energy to improve people's quality of life while also tackling environmental threats.
Closing date for concept notes is 14 November 2006.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/768/news.htm
** SEED AWARDS 2007 **
A call for submissions for the second round of SEED Awards is open.
This competition supports innovative, entrepreneurial partnerships.
Deadline for submissions: 15 September 2006.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/767/news.htm
** HAVE YOU BEEN IMPRESSED LATELY? **
Is there an organisation whose work makes you want to give it 1.5 million US dollars? If you had that kind of money! Now you
can...well, sort of.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/754/news.htm
** SEVENTH ANNUAL GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS AND MEDALS COMPETITION
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Submissions are being accepted for the Global Development Network's Seventh Annual Awards and Medals Competition, which carries prizes in cash and travel of over $300,000.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/view/751/news.htm
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EVENTS AND MEETINGS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006
--- 3 NEW ITEMS ADDED SINCE JULY 2006 HEDON NEWSLETTER --- (for a complete list of all upcoming events and meetings, including those beyond December 31, 2006, see
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/events.htm)
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NEW!! ** SUSTAINABLE USE OF ENERGY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES:
EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE **
To be held in the Netherlands, starting 30 August 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/411/events.htm
** 21ST EUROPEAN PV SOLAR ENERGY CONFERENCE **
To be held in Germany, starting 04 September 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/400/events.htm
** PLEA2006 - 23RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PASSIVE AND LOW-ENERGY ARCHITECTURE **
To be held in Switzerland, starting 06 September 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/401/events.htm
** GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON RENEWABLE ENERGY APPROACHES FOR DESERT REGIONS **
To be held in Jordan, starting 18 September 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/394/events.htm
** GLOBAL WIND POWER 2006 **
To be held in Australia, starting 18 September 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/402/events.htm
** INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON THE USE OF BIO-SLURRY IN DOMESTIC BIOGAS PROGRAMMES **
To be held in Thailand, starting 27 September 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/389/events.htm
** WOOD ENERGY 2006 **
To be held in Germany, starting 28 September 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/403/events.htm
** RENEWABLE ENERGY 2006 **
To be held in Japan, starting 9 October 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/395/events.htm
** SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY EXPO **
To be held in the United Kingdom, starting 10 October 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/404/events.htm
** 19TH WORLD LP GAS FORUM **
To be held in the United States, starting 17 October 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/388/events.htm
** THE GREAT WALL WORLD RENEWABLE ENERGY FORUM AND EXHIBITION 2006
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To be held in China, starting 24 October 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/378/events.htm
** 5TH WORLD WIND ENERGY CONFEENCE AND EXHIBITION **
To be held in India, starting 6 November 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/405/events.htm
NEW!! ** RIO 6 - WORLD CLIMATE & ENERGY EVENT **
To be held in Brazil, starting 17 November 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/view/408/events.htm
NEW!! ** BETTER AIR QUALITY WORKSHOP **
To be held in Indonesia, starting 13 December 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/view/393/events.htm
Do you have relevant household energy events? Please send details of forthcoming household energy events us by return email!
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PUBLICATION LIBRARY
online at http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/library.htm
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** ENERGY ACCESS PROJECT-RURAL HOUSEHOLD END-USE EFFICIENCY IMPROVMENT SUB COMPONENT **
Available to download at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/254/library.htm
** QUESTIONNAIRE ON SOLAR POWERED LED LIGHTING TO REPLACE KEROSENE LAMPS USED IN DEVELOPING REGIONS **
Available to download at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/253/library.htm
** CONCEPTS AND ISSUES IN GENDER AND ENERGY **
Available to download at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/252/library.htm
Do you have relevant household energy publications? We are happy to include your papers and reports on our database. Please email them to us!
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LINKS
online at see http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/links.htm
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** GLOBAL INDOOR AIR POLLUTION DATABASE **
This Access database on indoor air pollution, commissioned by WHO and developed by researchers at the University of California at Berkeley, aims to provide the scientific community with an overview of measured household indoor air pollution levels in about 250 communities around the world. Researchers can review and analyze findings within and across studies, and can either query the database directly or export the files into a statistical programme
for in-depth analysis.
Online link at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/775/links.htm
** MOVEMENT AND ACTION FOR SOCIAL SERVICES (MASS) **
Rajeev Kumar, Founder, MASS FOUNDATION, Dr. Sachin Choudhry, Jacob Husain, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Address: A-39, Second Floor, Sunlight Colony No.-2, Ashram, New Delhi - 110014, New
Delhi, INDIA, Phone no.- 9891572003
Online link at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/771/links.htm
Do you have relevant household energy links? Please send details to us by return email!
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