The Unified Energy System Renewable energy has come of age. Solar modules are below a dollar/watt and Texas Coastal wind now competes with base load in price, yet performs like a peaker. Solar plants can now compete with peakers in price. Plug-ins and all-electric cars are becoming commonplace on our streets. Rules for storage facilities are written. Advanced thermostats and controls provide new avenues in demand side energy management for hom...

Risk – Continuity – IT – Corporate Governance - Recovery This study group is designed to give delegates the opportunity to hear successful resilience case studies, and take part in interactive activities and discussion to apply the lessons learned to their own organisation. Delegates will learn practical strategies on: Avoiding incidents before they happen with effective risk management Developing contingency plans and runnin...

Join FCW and the Tech America Foundation Wednesday, December 12th for the last Exexutive Briefing of 2012 to review how big data is affecting government organizations today and will continue to do so into the future. The program will feature the findings of the Tech America Foundation 2012 Big Data Commission Report as well as discussion of: How big data trends will impact the way agencies collect, store, manage, and protect their information...

Both the executive branch and Congress have recognized the need for improved interagency collaboration to reduce duplication, overlap, waste, and fragmentation. Join the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership and FedInsider News for a day of learning and networking around Multi-Sector Leadership in a Digital World. This event will draw federal, state & local, association, and educational experts and manager...

Outlook for Renewable Energy: What to Expect in the New Congress Keywords: regulation, politics

The 2012 IPM Conference is your chance to learn about project performance techniques, including earned value management (EVM). The conference provides training, current topics from practicing professionals, access to world leaders in project performance management, networking and the latest in software and consulting to make your program successful. This is the make up date as the original conference was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy.

Don’t Miss Your Chance To Save On This Must Attend Event Social Media for Government Communications: How To Engage Citizens & Increase Transparency Using The Latest Web 2.0 Technologies December 10-12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California **Register by October 12th to receive exceptional savings --- $400 off your registration!! *** Mention LinkedIn and you will receive an additional $200 off your registration! WHY IS THIS EVENT ONE YOU CA...

GOVERNING’S Healthy Living Summit, held in Atlanta at the Botanical Gardens on December 6, 2011, was a major success!This summit was born out of a need to address increasing healthcare costs as they are impacted by obesity. Recognizing that social and environmental determinants shape health outcomes, the 2012 Healthy Living Summit agenda will continue the discourse around healthy community strategies incorporating: Policy and Planning Tr...

Join NCSI for an In-Agency Technology Expo at Hurlburt Field December 11, 2012 Each year NCSI produces over 100 tabletop technology expos at U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence and Federal Agency locations around the world including the Pentagon, National Security Agency, Ramstein Air Base and Central Intelligence Agency to name just a few. Our technology expos are typically four (4) hours in duration and attract 20 to 50 exhibitors. Thes...

Overview Topics Will Include Digital Government Trends Leadership in Challenging Times Shared Services New Technologies Innovation Citizen and Employee Mobility Purpose This event is for and about state and local government. The purpose of the event is to foster discussion and dialogue on the use of information technology as a strategic tool for managers, executives and policy makers. Who Should Attend If you influence or participate in techno...