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Marco M. Otten
ParapluGroup / 49 Green
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TREEDCA Tennessee Success Story
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TEICC- TREEDC – 9/19/13Warren Nevad, Univ. of TN MTAS/TREEDC
2008: Formed by UT Former President Dr. Joe Johnson and 4 mayors.
2010: 45 cities/counties, 4 colleges
2012: 65 cities/counties, 8colleges
2013: 92 cities/counties, 29 Colleges, 8 Philippine colleges,2 Philippine Cities > 150K
2014: Target schools through elementary school forums, Annual Conference and Regional Forums
Mission: connect renewable energy with economic development for Tennessee
Founding Members: TVA, USDA Rural Development, Gibson Co. Utilities, TDEC, TN Gas Association, ARiES Energy & PHG Energy, The University of Tennessee & Tennessee Tech University
TREEDC Business Model
1- Network – word of mouth-grassroots approach2- Leverage university and TVA resources to galvanize support of mayors3- Free Energy Forums statewide4- Share best practices – arrange business “dates”5- Assist TVA, TGA, TDEC with their outreach6- Recruit corporations through International Exchange Program
Projects
1. Crossville/Clarksville biodiesel recycling project
2. Athens Utility Compressed Natural Gas
3. Ducktown, Franklin, Kingston Solar
4. Covington Biomass/wastewater sludge waste to energy
5. Wampler Sausage cellulose to hydrogen
6. Gibson Co. Vehicles7. Elementary Education8. TVA Green Power Switch
Secrets to success: Uniqueness 1) technology neutral creates membership diversity and more member projects and 2) mayors are front porches to development
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Creating Opportunities for Manufacturers: TREEDC International Exchange ProgramObjectives 1. Recruit TREEDC sister cities/colleges abroad 2. Exchange information about technology partners in respective countries 3. Showcase TREEDC member technologies 4. Develop and replicate TREEDC similar type organization in 5 countries 5. Attract multinational corporations
