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Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster News
July 24, 2017
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Welcome to our newest members!
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In This Issue:
- Cleantech Point of View
- Upcoming RTCC Events
- RTCC in Action
- Member News
- Industry News & Trends
- Who's Hiring
- Industry Partner Events
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Internet of Things and the Myth of the Killer App
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By Ryan Gerbrandt, Trilliant
To prepare for the future, mission critical infrastructure must balance the need for near-term ROI and lay the groundwork for future benefits - while hedging the risk and uncertainties of an emerging marketplace.
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The Smart City Opportunity for Utilities
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By ScottMadden
As municipalities seek to grow and invest in infrastructure, there is pressure to modernize and incorporate new technologies, integrate sustainable resources and methods in order to increase the city's attractiveness and productivity, and improve citizen satisfaction. Recently, there has been much discussion of smart cities.
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Want to Build a Smart City? Communication Holds the Key
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By Charlie Nobles, Sensus
As the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data drive opportunities to create a more connected future, the promise of smart cities is turning into reality more each day. Thanks to innovation in smart infrastructure, utilities are finding new ways to leverage smart technology across lighting, electricity, water and gas to make their cities safer, more convenient and more livable.
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What would Edison think of Today's Energy Grid?
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By Lynn Good, Duke Energy
Today's energy system is in some ways light years from what Edison gave us - I doubt he anticipated splitting atoms to make electricity - but in some respects, the grid is very similar to what it was more than a century ago.
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SMART Series: Water as a Tool for Industrial Economic Development
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What role does water play in economic development? Turns out, water and water infrastructure can be the deciding factors in where companies decide to locate. Is our infrastructure in the Triangle region prepared for the influx of residents and companies predicted over the next twenty years? As agbio, data centers and IT, and advanced manufacturing companies grow in the Triangle, what role does water security play in their ability to grow and create jobs?
Hear from some of our local utility providers as they outline the growth patterns they’ve experienced and the technologies they’re utilizing to keep up with growth while maintaining premium service and keeping costs to a minimum.
Location:
RTP Headquarters
12 Davis Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Date: August 15, 2017 | 8am - 10am
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Marketplace - Meet the Developers: Kane Realty
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Join us for RTCC’s second Marketplace, designed to connect Cluster members with developers and builders seeking to incorporate cleantech solutions into their projects.
The second Marketplace will feature Kane Realty and a panel of Smart Cities speakers.
RTCC is pleased to partner with the NC Building Performance Association to invite residential and commercial builders to Marketplace.
This is your opportunity to learn about available smart city technologies and meet the builders/developers looking to incorporate these technologies into their next projects.
Location:
Kane Realty Conference Room
Bank of America Tower, 8th Floor
4242 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
Date: August 17, 2017 | 11:00am - 1:30pm
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RTCC Annual Meeting: Regional Innovation, Global Application
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The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster is proud to present this year’s Annual Meeting with the theme
Regional Innovation, Global Application.
The 2017 Annual Meeting will feature the innovations and collaborative efforts taking place in the Triangle to make our region a global leader in smart grid, transportation, and water technologies.
Location: City Club Raleigh
Date: September 14, 2017
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On June 6, the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster, in partnership with RIoT, hosted multiple venture capital panel discussions to help cleantech entrepreneurs as they navigate the process of scaling up their own businesses. These panels were followed by a startup pitch competition, allowing entrepreneurs to pitch their products and services to a crowd of over 300 at Hunt Library!
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Smart Cities Connect Delegation
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Towards the end of June, RIoT and RTCC led a delegation of 12 NC cleantech companies and municipalities to the Smart Cities Connect Conference in Austin, TX. Delegates had the chance to tell the story of our region and promote our assets to conference attendees at our booth on the Expo Hall floor.
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RTCC's industry-led action committees provide members with opportunities to network with peers and to amplify their company's brand.
Talent Action Committee
Led by Preston Miller with Schneider Electric, the TAC focuses on increasing awareness of cleantech industry opportunities within the region and on sharing best practices between cleantech, HR leaders, e.g. university co-op programs. Contact Susan Sanford to get involved.
Programs & Communications Committee
Led by Alyssa Farrell with SAS and Linda Palmer with Sensus, the PAC focuses on conveying RTCC members' success stories from a customer perspective and identifying thought leaders for speaking opportunities.
Contact Matt Abele to get involved.
Membership Development Committee
Led by Steve Carter with Hoffman Business Technologies and Kiersten Williams with G&S Business Communications, the MDC is focused on increasing RTCC's membership and onboarding new members to extract connections and value from the Cluster.
Contact Emmit Owens to get involved.
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#TriangleTuesdays Virtual Career Fair
Each week
Work in the Triangle hosts a virtual career fair on Twitter using the hashtag
#TriangleTuesdays. Work in the Triangle is an initiative designed to showcase the Triangle as one of the top destinations for talented professionals. Have a job that’s hard to fill? Send your jobs
to
info@workinthetriangle.com and they will post them on Triangle Tuesdays via their handle
@worktrianglenc or tweet out the jobs from your handle and we will retweet them!
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PowerAmerica WBG Summer Workshop Opening Reception (Open Invite to RTCC Members!)
Hosting Organization: PowerAmerica
When:
August 2, 2017
Where:
930 Main Campus Drive #200
Raleigh, NC 27606
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RTP180: Hacking
Hosting Organization: Research Triangle Park
When:
August 17, 2017
Where:
The Frontier, RTP
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PAC World Americas Conference
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When: August 29-31, 2017
Where: Raleigh Convention Center
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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Demonstration & Tailgate
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Hosting Organization:
NC Clean Energy Technology Center
When: September 8-9, 2017
Where:
Carter-Finley Stadium
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E4 Carolinas 2017 Annual Meeting
Hosting Organization: E4 Carolinas
When: September 25, 2017
Where:
Crowne Plaza Charlotte
Executive Park
5700 Westpark Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
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A Future Together: Connecting Our Urban & Rural Communities
Hosting Organization:
Triangle J Council of Governments
When: September 28, 2017
Where: The Clayton Center
111 E. Second Street
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Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo
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Hosting Organization: NC Clean Energy Technology Center
When: October 11-13, 2017
Where: Raleigh Convention Center
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Energizing Africa Through Partnership
Hosting Organization: E4 Carolinas
When:
October 24-26, 2017
Where:
Charlotte, NC
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Renewable Energy Integration Trade Mission to Canada
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Hosting Organization:
U.S. Department of Commerce
When: October 30-November 2, 2017
Where: Toronto & Calgary, Canada
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