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Developers Transform Decaying New Bedford Mill into Lofts
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April 27, 2011
MAYNARD, Massachusetts, 4/27/11 - Epsilon worked with Victoria Riverview LLC, the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the National Park Service to secure over $6 million in state and federal historic tax credits for the adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of the historic Whitman Mill No. 2. The 178,000 square foot mill on the banks of the Acushnet River has been converted into 98 units of high-quality housing in the City's Logan-Hick Mill Overlay District. -- Click here to view the Channel 10 news broadcast --
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Epsilon Associates Represents United States Marine Spatial Planning Experience on European Union/US Experts Panel
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April 18, 2011
MAYNARD, Massachusetts, 4/18/11 - As the impact of climate change on our marine environment and our demand for marine resources increase, new marine development, including offshore wind energy, is increasingly competing with existing uses like fishing and shipping for ocean space. Marine Spatial Planning is emerging globally as a key technique to minimize conflict and bring efficiencies to the regulatory process.
Deerin Babb-Brott, Epsilon’s director of regulatory affairs and author of the Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan, was invited to participate in a dialogue of 40 experts from both sides of the Atlantic convened to develop recommendations for EU and US policymakers on maritime governance issues and strengthen networks among key maritime stakeholders. Deerin was a member of the integrated marine policies and tools workgroup, which met in Paris in October and Lisbon in April to develop a white paper that analyzes European and US marine spatial planning experiences, evaluates tools, techniques, and applications, and recommends planning and implementation best practices. The white paper addresses the topics of authority and governance, financing, policy drivers, and the planning, implementation, and monitoring elements of the planning process.
Funded by the EU, the project was designed to leverage recent policy events that provide an opportunity to significantly improve marine governance in national and international waters, including President Obama’s recently issued Executive Order establishing a National Policy for the Stewardship of the Ocean, Coasts, and Great Lakes and the Final Recommendations of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force. Deerin’s contributions included recommendations and lessons learned based on his leadership role in developing the ocean plan and offshore federal wind energy development areas in Massachusetts.
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See Epsilon at AWEA WINDPOWER 2011
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March 28, 2011
MAYNARD, Massachusetts, 3/28/11 - Epsilon will once again return to the world's largest wind energy conference, AWEA's WINDPOWER 2011. Epsilon Principal Rob O'Neal will be presenting his paper "Low Frequency Sound And Infrasound From Wind Turbines" during Session 5B -- Impact of Wind Energy Development: Perceptions and Realities on Tuesday 5/24 1:30-3:00 PM. Please stop by Epsilon's exhibitor booth (#4553) to meet the authors of the paper (Rob O'Neal and Richard Lampeter), discuss exciting new developments in the wind industry, and learn about our newest wind energy projects.
About Windpower 2011: 
| | AWEA WINDPOWER 2011 Conference & Exhibition will be held: May 22 - 25, 2011
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802The WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition is produced by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) to provide a venue for the wind industry to network, do business, and solve problems. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing trade shows in the U.S, WINDPOWER includes Nearly 1,400 exhibiting companies, thousands of qualified wind energy professionals, engaging educational information and unmatched networking opportunities and special events. | Photos from WINDPOWER 2010:
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EPA issues Boiler MACT rules
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February 23, 2011
MAYNARD, Massachusetts, 2/23/11 - On February 21, 2011 the U.S. EPA issued new rules for the control of air toxics from existing and new boilers. Over 200,000 boilers could be affected, although most smaller and gas-fired boilers will only have registration and tune-up requirements. Final compliance for existing sources is due in 2014, with notification requirements and new source compliance requirements due much sooner. The new rules affect industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers; similar rules for utility boilers are due in March. The rules, called Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rules or National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) are posted at: http://www.epa.gov/airquality/combustion/actions.html
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Epsilion Obtains Air Permit for Upgrades to Rhode Island State Energy Center
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February 16, 2011
MAYNARD, Massachusetts, 2/16/11 - On February 16, NextEra Energy Resources received approval from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to install equipment upgrades to the Rhode Island State Energy Center, a 550-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas fired power plant in Johnston, RI. The thermal performance package will improve efficiency and reliability. Through the permit process Epsilon documented that the project will meet Best Available Control Technology standards and will comply with EPA's recently tightened ambient air quality standards. More information about the Rhode Island State Energy Center can be found here:
http://www.nexteraenergyresources.com/content/where/portfolio/pdf/RISEC.pdf
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Rich Lampeter to Discuss Shadow Flicker in NEWEEP Webinar Series
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January 26, 2011
MAYNARD, Massachusetts, 1/26/11 - The New England Wind Energy Education Project (NEWEEP) will be presenting its 5th Webinar, "Understanding the Current Science, Regulation, and Mitigation of Shadow Flicker" with Epsilon's Rich Lampeter serving as one of the key speakers. Webinar Details: Title: Understanding the Current Science, Regulation, and Mitigation of Shadow Flicker
Time: Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This is the fifth in a series of free Webinars funded by the Department of Energy's Wind Powering America Initiative. The Webinar will include a panel of experts in the fields of visual assessment, landscape architecture, and environmental planning with a question and answer session.
To learn more about this NEWEEP Webinar, please click here. You may also find audio visual files and transcripts of past webinars by clicking here.
About NEWEEP: The New England Wind Energy Education Project is a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Wind Powering America Initiative under a two-year grant. NEWEEP is directed by a Steering Committee consisting of New England state agencies, regional and national research organizations and New England's regional grid operator, who have committed to participate in the project. NEWEEP is neither industry-funded nor industry-driven. The project consists of an 8-part Webinar series and an in-person conference.
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GPC's 2nd Annual Offshore Wind Power Congress and Exhibition
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January 6, 2011
MAYNARD, Massachusetts, 1/06/11 - Epsilon is the Silver Sponsor for Green Power Conferences' upcoming 2nd annual Offshore Wind Power Congress and Exhibition. Listen to Epsilon's own Deerin Babb-Brott, Director of Regulatory Affairs, and many others as they share their expertise on all aspects of offshore wind power.
Date & Time:
February 1-2, 2011
Location:
Hyatt Regency Boston
One Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 912-1234
To learn more about this event, please click here. To learn more about Green Power Conferences, please click here. * * * HAPPENING NOW! * * *
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Visit Epsilon at the Maine Wind Energy Conference
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January 4, 2011
MAYNARD, Massachusetts, 1/03/11 - Join Epsilon Principal Rob O'Neal and other Epsilon staff at the upcoming Maine Wind Energy Conference in Augusta.
Date & Time:
January 24-25, 2011
Location:
Augusta Civic Center
76 Community Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2405
To learn more about this event, please click here.
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EBC's 5th Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Regional Summit
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January 1, 2011
MAYNARD, Massachusetts, 1/1/11 - The Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) will hold its 5th annual Construction and Demolition Materials Regional Summit later this month, with Epsilon Principal Dale Raczynski serving as one of the session moderators. Description:
The future success of construction and demolition materials recycling will be driven by national and international markets and generator stewardship. The industry recognizes that state environmental regulatory programs are no substitute for viable markets for recycled materials. At this year's EBC C&D Summit, national industry and Massachusetts processors will report on how they are deploying their large capital investments to profitably increase recycling and reuse of C&D materials.
Date & Time:
Friday, January 21, 2011 - 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location:
Sheraton Framingham
1657 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01701 To learn more about this EBC event, please click here.
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Rob O'Neal to Present at EBC New England Land-Based Wind Energy Conference
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November 11, 2010
MAYNARD, Massachusetts, 11/19/10 - Epsilon Principal Rob O'Neal will be speaking at the upcoming Environmental Business Council (EBC) New England Land-Based Wind Energy Conference. Rob will present information from his work on the Groton Utility Scale Wind Project during an important segment of the conference entitled, "The Biggest Issue Facing Wind Projects in New England: Noise".
Date & Time:
Monday, November 22, 2010 - 8:00 AM - 4:30PM Location:
Wilmer Hale
60 State Street
Boston, MA 02109 To learn more about this EBC event, please click here. 
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