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SUMMARY:The Beehive Microgrid Model: Mobile Solar+Storage in New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:Prolonged power outages can result in a public health crisis\, especially during extreme temperatures\, with medically vulnerable or mobility-challenged people particularly at risk. In the wake of Hurricane Ida\, two dozen Louisiana residents’ deaths were attributed to the 10-day power outage that followed. In response\, New Orleans-based nonprofits Footprint Project and Groundworks New Orleans developed an innovative new model to help communities access reliable power during the next big disaster: the Beehive Microgrid Model. A Beehive consists of a “Hive”—a grid-connected microgrid powered by solar and energy storage (solar+storage)—and “Bees”—a group of mobile solar+storage trailers. Bees are charged and stationed at the Hive. During a power outage\, the Bees can be deployed throughout a region to support emergency response and recovery efforts\, providing reliable backup power for field operations. The Beehive Microgrid Model was first applied in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans; read CEG’s case study on this first project here: https://www.cleanegroup.org/publication/beehive-microgrid-model/  \nIn this CEG webinar\, Nate Heegaard\, Associate Director of Technology at Footprint Project\, and Todd Reynolds\, Executive Director of Groundwork New Orleans\, will overview the Beehive Microgrid and discuss the design\, development\, and lessons learned from the first Beehive Microgrid project located in New Orleans. The presentation will be followed by questions and discussion from the audience. CEG Project Director Marriele Mango will moderate. \nDATE: Tuesday\, August 18\nTIME: 1:00 – 2:00 pm\nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTER HERE \nThis webinar will be recorded and posted online. If you are not able to attend this webinar but would still like to watch the recording\, please register and you will receive an email with the webinar recording and slides 24-48 hours after the webinar ends. \nAfter registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nThis webinar is free\, but registration is required. \nClean Energy Group\nwww.cleanegroup.org
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/beehive-microgrid-model/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy,Energy,Sustainability,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Cummington Tree Alliance Woods Walk at the Rivulet with BEAT
DESCRIPTION:The Cummington Tree Alliance invites community members to a guided woods walk on Sunday\, August 23\, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Trustee’s Rivulet Trail on the Bryant Homestead. \nThe walk will be led by Chelsey Simmons\, Stewardship Director at Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT)\, and will explore the rich biodiversity of the Rivulet\, one of the region’s most remarkable forest landscapes. The Rivulet contains a mature forest with many old-growth characteristics and provides exceptional habitat for native plants\, wildlife\, and fungi. During the walk\, participants will learn about native tree identification\, invasive species\, tree diseases\, forest ecology\, and the many factors that contribute to healthy\, resilient woodlands\, while exploring one of Cummington’s ecological treasures. \nRegistration is required\, and participation is limited to 10 people. \nTo reserve your place\, please complete the registration form here:\n▶ SIGN UP LINK/FORM \nOnce your participation is confirmed\, we will send any additional event information. \nDATE: Sunday\, August 23 \nTIME: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM \nLOCATION:  207 Bryant Road\, Cummington\, MA 01026 \nParking is available next to and behind the red barn at the Bryant Homestead. From there\, we will gather as a group and begin the walk to the Rivulet.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/cummington-tree-alliance-woods-walk-at-the-rivulet-with-beat/
LOCATION:William Cullen Bryant Homestead\, 207 Bryant Rd\, Cummington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Biodiversity,Skills,Trees,Walks
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