“We Have A Dream” :“We Have A Dream” Block-by-Block Presented by SJ Digital Homes, Inc. and ’The Green Living Communities Team’ OCT. 3, 2009


That One Day… :That One Day… Is That Day Today?


We Have Come So Far :We Have Come So Far


Our Elders Have Lead The Way :Our Elders Have Lead The Way


The Same Dream, A New Vision… :The Same Dream, A New Vision…


Is It Our Time… :Is It Our Time… To Fit Into ‘Main Street’?


Where is Our Piece? :Where is Our Piece? Of The American Dream


Our Window Is Closing… :Our Window Is Closing… Our Need is Immediate.


Who Is Our Advocate? :Who Is Our Advocate? Where are the Jobs? When does the Money get to the People?


Working Together :Working Together American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) ? $37.7 Billion for Green Jobs ? $100 Billion Transportation ? $48 Billion for Job Training ? $41 Billion Energy Program ? $20 Billion Energy Tax ? $2.2 Billion Nevada ? $500 Million Competitive Grants The ‘Community’ Consortium Is The Answer


The ‘New Green Economy’Based on Innovation, Technology and Environment :The ‘New Green Economy’Based on Innovation, Technology and Environment


Mission Statement :Mission Statement The new and "Green" Energy alternatives help support sustainability our environment and the lives of all mankind. The mission of The ‘Community Consortium’ with the support of “The Green Living Communities Team”, would be to serve as the Lead Agency, bring together community stakeholders, government leaders, business leaders, businesses, innovators, university and colleges, students, the faith and community based organizations in an atmosphere conducive to information exchange and relationship building that will promote new and alternative green energy possibilities, communities, jobs and economic development opportunities.


The Starting Point Is ‘Community’ :The Starting Point Is ‘Community’ A Paradigm Shift The New Pedagogy ‘Problem/Issue Focus’-UNLV


Consortium 5 Steps :Consortium 5 Steps


Energy Incubator/ Training Center Step#1 :Energy Incubator/ Training Center Step#1 Sustainability is broad base spread across multiple disciplines on increase focus of place-UNLV


TechTown-Michigan :TechTown-Michigan Bell, a lawyer and engineer, is not only trying to develop a technology incubator, he's developing a 12-block area of vacant manufacturing buildings in New Center into an entrepreneurial "learning" community, including residential lofts and retail businesses The Incubator is the Core The ‘Mix Use’ Eco-Village


Fresno State UniversityWater Technology & Clean Energy Incubator :Fresno State UniversityWater Technology & Clean Energy Incubator a collaborative partnership with Fresno State’s International Center for Water Technology ‘Lets Green America’ Energy Incubator A partnership among the university, private industry, the Valley Congressional delegation, job-creation organizations and government Gets First; Renewable Energy Vehicle Conversion Special Use Permit in North Las Vegas


Technology Incubator North Dakota State University :Technology Incubator North Dakota State University The incubator has 88 employees and 80 tenant employees . ‘Lets Green America’ Energy incubator $3.8 million total payroll provided services to 21 companies in 2006-2007 alone Obtains First: Energy Mast Special Use Permit North Las Vegas first product for Bill 152


Re-Energizing Communities ‘the economy-low hanging fruit’ :Re-Energizing Communities ‘the economy-low hanging fruit’ Immediate Housing, Weatherization, Transportation, Energy Production and Training Dollars


Community Focus Area 1 :Community Focus Area 1 Ground Zero for the ‘Low Income’ Weatherization Program & Southern Nevada Enterprise Community (SNEC) Focus Area


Step#2 Grow Jobs :Step#2 Grow Jobs Rutgers Business School's Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CUEED) giving budding entrepreneurs the business training to succeed The Creation of contracts is a must for success 50 entrepreneurs grow their businesses in northern New Jersey counties Engineering of Bill 152 Opportunities


Expediting Obama’s Green Plan :Expediting Obama’s Green Plan ? The Department of Energy has $32.7 billion for grants and $134 billion in loans that the president wants to see doled out by the end of next year. ? It has to finish a process of making sure renewable-energy projects meet a set of performance criteria. And it needs to select which type of projects to fund. ? To help expedite things, Matt Rogers, senior advisor to Secretary Steven Chu said the department has taken actions such as deploying 50 state coordinators around the country to help the industry navigate through the federal red tape. The emphasis in the department would be to help underwrite major renewable energy projects that can reach a large scale fast. “They don’t all have to work,” said Mr. Grumet, “but a couple have to work in a big way.” China’s Largest Solar Manufacturer Coming to U.S. To Build Factory, Using ‘Stimulus Money’


Contracts + Local Manufacturing = Economic Rebound :Contracts + Local Manufacturing = Economic Rebound Solar & Wind for Nevada A Percentage must be made here JV with established companies Made in Nevada


Step#3 Training & Education :Step#3 Training & Education Disadvantage companies Green ‘Cross Training’ Having difficulties finding properly trained workers Multiple discipline Training Does Not Exist


The Consortium Working With Higher Education :The Consortium Working With Higher Education Molding Sustainable Communities


Step#4 Funding Opportunities :Step#4 Funding Opportunities A Combination of Green Venture Capital, Grants and Philanthropic Interest


Silicon Valley Venture Firm’s ‘Green’ Funds Top $1 Billion :Silicon Valley Venture Firm’s ‘Green’ Funds Top $1 Billion Invest in green technology and information technology. Will seed very early-stage ideas with investments of around $2 million.


“Bring Me A New Consortium” :“Bring Me A New Consortium” “’I’ll Bring You The Money” -Next Round Weatherization!’ -Bill 152 Sponsored by: Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford


Weatherization Changes Lives :Weatherization Changes Lives West Side School ‘Block-by-block’ Could Be The First Community Training School Home-By-Home


Low Cost Power :Low Cost Power For every $1 invested, weatherization returns $2.73 in benefits. These include $1.65 in energy-related benefits and $1.07 in other benefits such as reducing pollution, unemployment, and adverse health concerns. The ‘Energy Mast’ Would Give Low Income Families Relief From High Energy Cost


Step #5 Energy Efficiency :Step #5 Energy Efficiency The Vision Develop small businesses into sustainable business models, by focusing on disadvantage companies that are immersed in ‘Green Tech’ and to introduce those companies into private venture capital and stimulus monies. The combining of these sources of monies will ensure successful ventures. The Power Efficient Home Las Vegas


Principle 2: Equal Opportunity for All :Principle 2: Equal Opportunity for All Eco-Equity “To solve our global problems we need to engage and unleash the genius of all people, at all levels of society. Some of the minds that can solve our toughest problems are undoubtedly trapped behind prison bars, struck behind desk in schools without decent books, or isolated in rural communities. A green economy that is designed to pull them in-as skilled laborers, innovators, inventors, and owners-will be more dynamic, more robust, and better able to save the earth”. –Van Jones President Obama’s Former Energy Czar Author of ‘The Green Collar Economy’


Eco-Protection for All :Eco-Protection for All Coal Burning plants give children rising autism & sickness Edward Norton’s $9 Billion dollar low income housing trust Commissioner Lawrence Weekly Reads to the Children of Rainbow Dreams Academy Teaches Builders How to Make Eco-Healthy Homes, Testifies before Congress


Provide a more appealing, seamless & comprehensive approach to “Green” Energy Efficiency :Provide a more appealing, seamless & comprehensive approach to “Green” Energy Efficiency Clean Energy homes, communities & jobs opportunities Make Our ‘Own Products’ ?’Free Renewable Energy’ For Life ?Reduce Energy Cost ?Black Outs ‘No Problem’ ?Low Cost and Affordable Rebuild Our Neighborhoods


The Consortium Sustainable Interests :The Consortium Sustainable Interests Transportation Housing Clean Energy Vehicles Knockout Auto Sales Affordable Family Homes Olufsen Housing Development Agency


Walkable Communities :Walkable Communities Uptown las vegas Factory Built homes Main Street Initiative In Ward 5 Toyota Processing System SJ Digital Homes, Inc.


Energy Manufacturing :Energy Manufacturing World class plant Job Training Metro Las Vegas Quick Product Change-Over Facility Lets Green America Energy Incubator Cross Disciplined Training In Energy Technology-Lean³


Water, Food, Recycling, People“Deeper Then Solar Panels” :Water, Food, Recycling, People“Deeper Then Solar Panels”


Great Leaders Can Rise No Higher Then Its People :Great Leaders Can Rise No Higher Then Its People


Credits :Credits Producer & Presenter Jeff Wilson, Sr. Lets Green America Energy Incubator www.LetsGreenAmerica.net www.sjdigitalhomes.com Sponsor & Cameraman ?Tyrone Armstrong & Jeremy Wilson Knockout Auto Sales tyarmstrong@live.com Living Community Team ?Donna Olufsen Olufsen Housing Development Agency (OHDA) www.ohdahousing.org ?Dianne Miller Catering and Event Planner Dianne.Miller888@yahoo.com SJ Digital Homes, Inc. ?Suzette Shore Board Member ?Pat Metzker Board Member ?Triennie Miles Board Member Are You Part of the Missing Piece?


Dedicated To All Those Who Have Gone Before :Dedicated To All Those Who Have Gone Before