Saturday, August 19, 2006
Here is an interesting opinion piece on the energy options that may be opening up for communities. Read more.
The article introduced me to the concept of "community-supported energy". My guess is that our utility system is going to become a lot more "distributed" in the years ahead.
Industrial, commercial and residential sites may be powered by a combination of renewable energy (wind, solar), biodiesel generators, other unconventional sources, and conventional power delivered through the grid. These source mixes will vary from place to place. (For example, coastal counties in Oregon are looking at wave power. Read more.)
In Indiana, Governor Daniels is calling for more "home grown" energy options. Read more.
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Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
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New energy options for communities
