[Stoves] HEDON Newsletter - November 2012
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Sat Dec 8 16:37:31 CST 2012
Of interest to stoves (Tom Miles):
Welcome to the November issue of the HEDON newsletter
Dear HEDON members,
Please accept our apologies for the delay in this month's issue of the Newsletter, owing to a technical difficulty we were experiencing.
In this issue:
* HEDON features of the month
* Latest news from around the world
* Events
* Jobs
* Courses
* Offers
* Requests
HEDON features of the month
Submit your expert response
The Boiling Point 'Helpline' presents a household energy query of interest to our readers, with advice from international practitioners. To view the latest relevant query and provide your expert response for publication, click here <http://www.hedon.info/VMXB> .
Intern with HEDON
As part of its expanding operations, HEDON is recruiting for an Intern to be based in London. If you are interested in coordinating the largest knowledge sharing network in the household energy sector, send your application to EWB-UK <http://www.ewb-uk.org/HEDON2012> as soon as possible.
Announcing the 2013 Forum on Clean Cookstoves and Fuels
The Alliance is pleased to announce that the Forum on Clean Cookstoves and Fuels will be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from March 18-22, 2013. Find out more and register <http://www.hedon.info/article2866> .
News
International workshop on domestic biogas <http://www.hedon.info/article2883>
Published: Mon 03 of Dec., 2012 15:23 UTC
SNV, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Ministry of Agriculture in China organised a three-day International Workshop on Domestic Biogas from 20-22 November in Chengdu, China.
Almost 120 participants from over twenty countries, mainly from Asia, representing government institutions, private sector, financial institutions, civil society organisations and development agencies joined the event.
Vietnam biogas programme joins global carbon market <http://www.hedon.info/article2882>
Published: Mon 03 of Dec., 2012 15:21 UTC
The Vietnam Biogas Program has achieved registration under the Gold Standard, the stringent certification standard for projects reducing carbon emissions.
The multi-award-winning programme is the first Vietnamese project to register under the Voluntary Gold Standard and the second largest household energy project registered globally – proving that carbon markets can support the large-scale dissemination of life-improving sustainable technologies like household biogas.
Shortlisted candidates for 2013 International Ashden Awards <http://www.hedon.info/article2881>
Published: Wed 28 of Nov., 2012 10:25 UTC
The search is on for the 2013 International Ashden Awards. Winners will receive £20,000 to £40,000 in prize money as well as business support, access to investors and a global platform to build their profile.
First four micro hydropower plants financed on credit by the EnDev Nepal-supported MHP Debt Fund inaugurated <http://www.hedon.info/article2880>
Published: Mon 26 of Nov., 2012 14:57 UTC
The first 4 Micro Hydropower Plants which have been supported by an Energising Development (EnDev) Nepal-initiated credit scheme have brought power and light to rural communities.
Transforming animal waste into clean energy using carbon finance: success story in Vietnam <http://www.hedon.info/article2879>
Published: Wed 21 of Nov., 2012 03:23 UTC
First voluntary project registered under the Gold Standard in Vietnam: The Biogas Program for Animal Husbandry Sector of Vietnam
Solar-powered floating schools in Bangladesh <http://www.hedon.info/article2874>
Published: Mon 19 of Nov., 2012 13:40 UTC
A project that provides solar-powered floating schools in Bangladesh has been nominated for an award at the World Innovation Summit in Education in Doha, Qatar. This year’s shortlisted projects not only “transform education”, but also provide innovative financing of primary education.
Dead Phone Battery? Just Burn Something <http://www.hedon.info/article2873>
Published: Mon 19 of Nov., 2012 11:04 UTC
It was originally meant for hikers, but the BioLite CampStove, which converts wood-burning fire into electricity to charge cellphones, could revolutionize disaster relief.
Kochi Corporation to install biogas plants in schools <http://www.hedon.info/article2869>
Published: Wed 31 of Oct., 2012 11:28 UTC
The Kochi Corporation plans to rope in schools to take up disposal of waste at source to promote such projects in the South Indian state. It will join hands with Suchitwa Mission to install biogas plants at government and aided schools within city limits.
IIED’s Energy Team announces the latest publications in its 'Access to Energy' series <http://www.hedon.info/article2867>
Published: Tue 23 of Oct., 2012 12:52 UTC
* Delivery models for decentralised rural electrification: Case studies in Nepal, Peru and Kenya
* Key issues in Uganda’s energy sector
* Remote access: Expanding energy provision in rural Argentina through public-private partnerships and renewable energy. A case study of the PERMER programme
* How to scrutinise a Production Sharing Agreement
World Energy Award for Vietnam biogas programme <http://www.hedon.info/article2864>
Published: Tue 09 of Oct., 2012 14:03 UTC
Vietnam’s Biogas Programme has won international recognition as a winner of the 2012 World Energy Awards.
The World Energy Forum has announced its 2012 award winners, with the Humanitarian Award set to go to the Biogas Project Division of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for its ground-breaking work on the ongoing Biogas Program for the Animal Husbandry Sector.
Carbon finance boosts Cambodian social enterprise bringing clean water to rural households <http://www.hedon.info/article2863>
Published: Tue 09 of Oct., 2012 08:35 UTC
Carbon finance boosts Cambodian social enterprise bringing clean water to rural households
New partnership to revive Haitian agricultural markets and bring bioethanol cooking fuel to Haiti <http://www.hedon.info/article2860>
Published: Tue 02 of Oct., 2012 16:46 UTC
Project Gaia, Multiple Enterprises Haiti (MEH) Industries and Green Independent Viable Energy (GIVE) Eco Energy announce a new partnership for Haiti to create sustainable new markets for bioethanol cooking, appliance and utility fuel.
Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves: September Newsletter <http://www.hedon.info/article2859>
Published: Tue 02 of Oct., 2012 16:31 UTC
In This Issue:
* Alliance Details Second-Year Accomplishments in Strengthening Clean Cookstoves and Fuels Markets
* Announcing the 2013 Forum on Clean Cookstoves and Fuels
* Partner Spotlight: Envirofit International
* New Alliance Partners
World Bank Joins United Nations to Lead Effort to Bring Electricity, Sustainable Fuels to the World’s Poor <http://www.hedon.info/article2858>
Published: Mon 01 of Oct., 2012 14:23 UTC
Pledging assistance toward a problem that affects more than a billion people mired in poverty, World Bank Group President Dr. Jim Yong Kim announced that the World Bank will join a United Nations initiative aimed at increasing the poor’s access to electricity and clean household fuels. The effort also will expand renewable energy and enhance energy efficiency.
Winners of the 2012 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest for the Caribbean announced <http://www.hedon.info/article2854>
Published: Mon 17 of Sep., 2012 14:19 UTC
Eight winners of the 2012 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest for the Caribbean were announced, with awards of up to US$ 200,000.
International Renewable Energy Agency 'Renewables and Islands' Summit opens today <http://www.hedon.info/article2851>
Published: Fri 07 of Sep., 2012 10:39 UTC
Dr. Adnan Amin, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), talks about small island developing countries' potential for renewables, public and private sector investments, the SE4All initiative and fossil fuel subsidies.
Cooking practices, air quality, and the acceptability of advanced cookstoves in Haryana, India: an exploratory study to inform large-scale interventions <http://www.hedon.info/article2850>
Published: Thu 06 of Sep., 2012 09:01 UTC
This is the first paper out of the Newborn Stove Project in India. It was preparatory to the feasibility study now underway to evaluate whether it works to disseminate advanced combustion stoves via the pre-natal care system in India. Reported here is the exploratory work done first to decide how to do the feasibility study and which of the two major clean biomass stoves commercially available in India at the time would be optimal. It covers evaluations of indoor/outdoor/personal air pollution and both qualitative and quantitative assessments of usage/adoption. This could serve as a model of what needs to be done before deciding to move ahead with an intervention.
SNV Domestic Biogas: September 2012 Newsletter <http://www.hedon.info/article2849>
Published: Wed 05 of Sep., 2012 14:15 UTC
In this issue: International workshop on domestic biogas in Asia; Charging your phone with cow dung; Biodigester Programme wins first Energy for Life Award; Innovative microcredits for Cambodian biogas users; and more.
Envirofit's August 2012 Newsletter <http://www.hedon.info/article2847>
Published: Tue 04 of Sep., 2012 15:49 UTC
Delivering Impact through partner success: Envirofit's clean cookstoves
Summer Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 1
Project Gaia's Harry Stokes Discusses Microdistillery Approach <http://www.hedon.info/article2845>
Published: Fri 31 of Aug., 2012 15:27 UTC
In an interview by Brazilian socially-oriented distillery company Green Social Bioethanol, Harry Stokes of Project Gaia discusses the potential for small-scale ethanol production to meet urgent clean energy demand and improve living standards in the developing world.
Events
Aprovecho Research Center and Institutional Stove Solutions Announces Winter Workshop 2013 <http://www.hedon.info/article2878>
Date:
February 4-8 2013
Location:
Cottage Grove, Oregon, USA
Announcing the 2013 Forum on Clean Cookstoves and Fuels <http://www.hedon.info/article2866>
Date:
18-22 March 2013
Location:
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition <http://www.hedon.info/article2877>
Date:
Conference: 03-07 June 2013. Exhibition: 03-06 June 2013
Location:
Bella Center - Copenhagen, Denmark
Jobs
BioLite seeking Director of R <http://www.hedon.info/article2823> &D
End Date: Sun 14 of July, 2013
Cutting edge clean technology company is seeking a seasoned engineer or applied scientist to lead core systems development for home-energy products.
TITLE: Director, Research and Development
HOURS: Full-time
LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York
REPORTS TO: CPO
COMPENSATION: Salary is competitive with other early-stage startups, including benefits, bonus plan, and equity stock options.
IISD President and CEO Executive Search <http://www.hedon.info/article2830>
End Date: Thu 25 of July, 2013
The International Institute for Sustainable Development is seeking to recruit its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Vacancy at Potential Energy <http://www.hedon.info/article2853>
End Date: Thu 12 of Sep., 2013
Field Representative to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with occasional travel to Khartoum and/or Darfur, Sudan. This is a 6 month consultant position with the possibility of extension.
Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves calls for Regional Consultants <http://www.hedon.info/article2870>
End Date: Wed 06 of Nov., 2013
The Regional Market Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Alliance’s market development activities within the region, coordinating with Alliance partners and stakeholders to ensure the Alliance reaches its in-country and regional goals as part of its global vision of 100m households adopting clean cooking solutions by 2020.
Courses
Online Diploma: Energy Projects <http://www.hedon.info/article2758> & Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change
End Date: Fri 21 of Dec., 2012
Date:
30 October 2012 – 21 December 2012
Location:
Online, Global
Formulating Project Proposals for Climate Change Mitigation and Clean Energy <http://www.hedon.info/article2817>
End Date: Tue 01 of Jan., 2013
An international course for the public and private sectors on clean energy access, environment and climate change projects.
Offers
Wood Stove Design Challenge <http://www.hedon.info/article2778>
End Date: Thu 20 of Dec., 2012
The Wood Stove Design Challenge seeks innovative, next generation wood stoves that substantially improve the technology so households can more easily, cleanly and efficiently heat with cord wood.
Green Energy for a Billion Poor <http://www.hedon.info/article2727>
End Date: Sun 24 of Feb., 2013
Author Nancy Wimmer, an entrepreneur, researcher and advisor to the World Council of Renewable Energy has released a book titled, "Green Energy for a Billion Poor: How Grameen Shakti Created a Winning Model for Social Business".
Ashden School Awards <http://www.hedon.info/article2871>
End Date: Sat 23 of Nov., 2013
Is your school leading the way in saving energy and building a culture of sustainable behaviour? If so, you could be eligible for an Ashden School Awards – but hurry, the deadline for applications is 23 November!
GravityLight: lighting for developing countries <http://www.hedon.info/article2884>
End Date: Sun 08 of Dec., 2013
Two designers have developed an alternative to Kerosene lamps by harnessing the power of gravity. They need your help to make it happen.
Requests
Request for quotations for MSI Biogas plant <http://www.hedon.info/article2814>
End Date: Wed 03 of July, 2013
The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) granted a research team from Makerere University a fund for its research project titled: “Rural Electrification in Uganda – Improving access to modern types of energy”. In this project, one of the pilot plants to be implemented consists of a Biogas digester for generation of electricity.
Request for partnership: Namalere Forest Conservation's energy saving project <http://www.hedon.info/article2836>
End Date: Sat 10 of Aug., 2013
Project Title: Improved Cook Stoves by Thermoelectrics to Reduce Deforestation and Improve Quality of Life in western Kenya.
News and request from Cameroon RIG <http://www.hedon.info/article2857>
End Date: Fri 27 of Sep., 2013
* First Solar Panels produced in Central Africa
* Cameroon RIG in search of a training organisation
Coming Soon: Clean Cooking Forum Registration <http://www.hedon.info/article2876>
End Date: Tue 17 of Dec., 2013
The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves is seeking abstract submissions to identify speakers to present at the 2013 Forum on Clean Cookstoves and Fuels.
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