1. Energy Huntsville Vision, Mission, Strategy
Dr. Bill Carswell, PMP
January 19, 2015

2. Energy Huntsville: Bringing Energy to Huntsville’s Economic Engine
Vision
Energy Huntsville: Bringing Energy to Huntsville’s Economic Engine

3. Mission
“Lead public, private and non-profit organizations toward economic diversification encompassing all aspects of energy generation, use, management and storage”

4. History: 2011
Huntsville Mayor Mr. Tommy Battle establishes the Energy Huntsville Initiative to support local economic diversification Mr. Dale Jobes is the first Executive Director of Energy Huntsville First major event is held to address responses to the 2011 tornadoes

5. History: 2012
Regular, formal meetings begin with three areas of emphasis
Programs
Opportunities
Networking
Mr. Steve Reed introduces Energy Opportunities Database

6. History: 2013
Lt. G. Jim Pillsbury (U.S. Army, retired) and Mr. Cole Walker establish by-laws and a Board of Directors Mr. Jay Newkirk becomes the second Executive Director of Energy Huntsville

7. History: 2014
First Energy Summit is held in conjunction with Geo Huntsville’s annual conference MOU is signed with USSRC Pres./CEO Dr. Deborah Barnhart to hold meetings at USSRC and help establish an Energy Center of Excellence at USSRC

8. History: 2015
MOU is signed with UAH to establish the Charger Energy Research Lab Dr. Bill Carswell becomes the third Executive Director of Energy Huntsville 501(c)(6) Non-Profit Status is finalized MOU is signed with BizTech to establish the Energy Entrepreneurs Collaborative

9. Strategy Cultivate Collaboration Educate Members Enable Entrepreneurs
Promote Huntsville’s Energy Technologies and Expertise

10. Strategy Implementation
Cultivate Business Collaborations
Hosting monthly speaker and networking meetings
Conducting the annual Energy Summit
Facilitating personal and business relationships

11. Strategy Implementation
Educate Members
Providing educational speakers at monthly and annual meetings
Conducting technical workshops
Maintain Energy Opportunities Database

12. Strategy Implementation
Enable Entrepreneurs
Supporting start-ups and entrepreneurs through the Energy Entrepreneurs Collaborative with BizTech (a Huntsville Incubator) and the Alabama Center for Sustainable Energy (ALCSE)
Collaborating with UAH on the Charger Energy Lab for research, education and business growth

13. Strategy Implementation
Promote Huntsville’s Energy Technologies and Expertise
Helping establish an energy center of excellence at the USSRC
Coordinating with Sandia National Labs to bring 10MW Brayton Cycle demonstrator to Huntsville
Compiling Huntsville Area Energy Resource Guide

14. Strategy Implementation
Promote Huntsville’s Energy Technologies and Expertise
Providing Speakers to Businesses and Professional Organizations
Growing Energy Huntsville’s Geographic Footprint
Coordinate an annual public service
Post & Publish Energy-Related items

15. Success Stories

16. Success Story “Paying Dividends!” -- Mr. Bo Doss Enersage
Approved by Bo Doss, January 16, 2016

17. Success Story
“Through Energy Huntsville meetings we have met key small business and energy management reps that have led to relationships we otherwise wouldn’t have developed.” -- Mr. Matt Frost Alliant Corporation
Approved by Matt January 13, 2016

18. Success Story
“We have added several small businesses to our project teams, and even developed some large business relationships, as a result of Energy Huntsville meetings. -- Ms. Tammie Gibson Schneider Electric
Approved by Tammie Gibson on January 13, 2016

19. Success Story
“GDIT has been a member of Energy Huntsville for years. At monthly meetings we are able to build the awareness of opportunities and build relationships in the Energy market that led us to bidding on and winning a number of contracts.” -- Mr. Kevin Hoey General Dynamics IT
Approved by Kevin Hoey on January 14, 2016

20. Success Story
“The Army Materiel Command approached me at an Energy Huntsville meeting, and two years later they had worked with me to validate my Phase Change Material technology for the Army!” -- Mr. Charles King King Energy Systems
Approved by Charles King on January 14, 2016

21. Success Story
“Great place to meet people!” -- Mr. Frank Powell Sypris Electronics
Approved by Frank Powell on January 14, 2016

22. Success Story
“After an Energy Huntsville meeting where we showed the Tiny Green Home, the USSRC approached us about moving our offices there… Tremendous Value!” -- Dr. Ruchi Singhal NEXUS Energy
Approved by Ruchi Singhal on January 15, 2016

23. Success Story: Energy Summit 2015
“I had my biggest sales day EVER for this company at the Energy Summit. I donated a free lighting overhaul to the UAH Charger Energy Lab in appreciation!” -- Mr. Bo Doss Enersage
Approved by Bo Doss, January 16, 2016

24. Success Story: Energy Summit 2015
“You couldn’t walk 10 feet without someone stopping you to talk about business opportunities!” -- Ms. Tammie Gibson Schneider Electric
Approved by Tammie Gibson on January 13, 2016

25. Success Story: Energy Summit 2015
“The Energy Summit 2015 allowed us to engage with senior DOE, DON, DOD and DA officials on required energy capabilities. It is a great forum for the exchange of ideas on energy management and issues. We were very glad to sponsor it and we look forward to it expanding.” -- Mr. Kevin Hoey General Dynamics IT
Approved by Kevin Hoey on January 14, 2016

26. “If you aren’t in the business of energy, join Energy Huntsville and get in the game!” -- Mr. Jay Newkirk
Aproved by Jay Newkirk, January 14, 2016

27. In the Press: 12/17/15

28. In the Press: 1/4/16

29. Charitable Efforts

30. 2015 UAH Electric Vehicle Team

31. EVT Overview
Nick Peterson and Will Cobb participated in 2013 England Races
Started Building 2015 Car on July 24
Shipped Car to England September 27
Raced on October 10/11 at Rockingham Motor Speedway, Corby, UK
Energy Huntsville members donated $14,000
11/19/2018

32. Greenpower Finals 2015 79 teams from five countries
Teams ranged from elementary school to corporate sponsored
Races were
Time-based
Lap-based
UK teams participated in previous elimination races
11/19/2018

33. EVT Challenges Build the car in two months
Working in Will’s Dad’s basement
All designs were intuitive (no modeling)
All items COTS (Home Depot, McMaster Carr)
Two-year gap in participation resulted in very conservative safety and rules interpretation
No track testing
11/19/2018

34. EVT Challenges
11/19/2018

35. GreenPower UK 2015 79 Teams UAH had top finish of 26 Open Garage
Physically able to look at other cars
Other team shared best practices and lessons learned
11/19/2018

36. GreenPower UK 2015
11/19/2018

37. EVT Surprise
Nick and Will spontaneously entered BizTech’s 2015 “Spark” business pitch competition, and WON!!!

38. This Business of Energy

39. Energy Technology Highlights

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41. Thank You! Energy Huntsville: Bringing Energy to
Huntsville’s Economic Engine
Dr. Bill Carswell, PMP
Executive Director, Energy Huntsville
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“If you aren’t in the business of energy,
join Energy Huntsville and get in the game!”