AlphaStruxure

Decarbonizing the cement sector with behind-the-meter renewable microgrids

A path to net-zero carbon, resilience, and cost predictability

Tuesday 25 October 2022

16:00 - 17:00 CET (Central European Time, Berlin, Paris, Rome)

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The success of the green energy transition, not to mention the entire global economy, hinges on the cement sector. Accounting for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and with rising demand for commodities, Cement Production remains among the most difficult sectors to decarbonize.  Conventional approaches to meeting the industry’s energy needs carry a significant carbon footprint, require large capital investments, and are constrained by the local utilities’ fuel availability and generation mix. To meet the rising demand for commodities while avoiding additional greenhouse gas emissions and capital spending, this sector must think outside the grid for a solution.

In this webinar, the discussion between cement industry leaders will include:

• Their experience with the implementation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, biomass, and carbon capture projects at cement facilities.
  
  
• How cement companies can reduce fossil fuel and process-related CO₂ emissions via waste heat to power and behind-the-meter renewable microgrids.
  
  
• A case study highlighting techno-economic evaluation of solar, wind, battery storage, and waste heat to power at an operational Cement Plant.
  
  
• A question & answer portion from the audience, highlighting the genuine challenges that had to advance decarbonization at major facilities.

Panelists

• Philippe Bouchard, Vice President of Development at AlphaStruxure
  
  
• Cailee Ellis, Head of Sustainability and Environment, Lafarge Canada
  
  
• William Jerald, Chief Energy Engineer, CalPortland
  
  
• (Robert McCaffrey, Global Cement, Moderator)

Philippe Bouchard VP of Development, AlphaStruxure Philippe joined AlphaStruxure with 13 years of energy industry experience and now leads West Coast development of onsite energy solutions financed and delivered via Energy as a Service. Previously at Eos Energy Storage, Philippe developed a 240MWh global opportunity pipeline and contracted ~$20M backlog for first-ever deployment of the Company’s novel grid-scale battery technology - resulting in successful execution of 9 battery storage projects on 4 continents. Philippe supported over $140M in equity financing enabling Eos’s growth; the Company is now publicly traded under the stock ticker NASDAQ:EOSE. Other past experience at Southern California Edison’s Advanced Technology Organization includes co-authorship of SCE’s Smart Grid Deployment Plan and management of a $3 million portfolio of diversified R&D and technology evaluation projects. Philippe previously worked as a research analyst for E Source—an energy research and consulting firm– where he specialized in demand-side management programs, smart grid technologies, and corporate greenhouse gas consulting. Philippe brings an interdisciplinary background in chemistry and environmental sciences and graduated with a B.A. from Pomona College.
	Cailee Ellis Head of Sustainability and Environment, Lafarge Canada Cailee is Head of Sustainability and Environment at Lafarge. In her role, Cailee oversees development and execution of the Western Canadian Sustainability Strategy, leading major initiatives related to climate and energy, circular economy, nature (water & biodiversity), community investment, human rights and indigenous engagement. In her portfolio Cailee also oversees environmental management and public affairs. Prior to joining Lafarge, Cailee spent over 15 years in the energy sector, gaining experience in clean tech investment, government and leading environment and regulatory affairs portfolios with upstream and midstream oil and gas companies. Passionate about creating better outcomes for society, Cailee serves as a Fellow with the Energy Futures Lab, Board Chair with the Fig Tree Foundation and Vice-Chair with the Calgary Regional Airshed Zone. Cailee holds an MBA in Executive Management, M.Sc. in Environmental Practice and a Water Resources Engineering Technology Diploma, and has completed executive education programs in climate and energy policy and regulatory leadership. Outside of her professional career, Cailee is the best version of herself when in nature, scrambling the Rockies, cross country skiing, cycling, and traveling.
William (Bill ) Jerald Chief Energy Engineer for Calportland Bill started working for CalPortland in 1993 at the CalPortland Rillito Cement plant, eventually becoming the Senior Electrical Supervisor , responsible for electrical equipment maintenance and repair at the facility. Bill became the corporate energy manager in 2007 and eventually became promoted to the Chief Energy Engineer. Prior to CalPortland Bill was in the US Navy working as a nuclear trained electrician and plant operator on a Nuclear powered submarine home ported in Pearl Harbor, HI. Bill enrolled at the University of Arizona after the US Navy and earned a B.S. Nuclear Engineering degree. After becoming the CalPortland Energy Manager Bill joined the Association of Energy Engineers and completed the courses for the Certified Energy Manager program. While working as the Chief Energy Engineer for CalPortland Bill has worked closely with ENERGY STAR in developing the CalPortland Energy Management program, Bill has presented educational topics at ENERGY STAR industrial events and Association of Energy Engineers conferences and has performed multiple Treasure hunts at CalPortland facilities as well as at our customer locations. Bill lives in Marana, AZ and has two brilliant daughters in high school.

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Seminar organised on behalf of AlphaStruxure by Global Cement/Pro Global Media