Events

Workshop: Shaping the Energy Technology Transition

When: April 30, 2009, 9:00am – 3:30 pm

Where: Santa Rita Room, Texas Union: Open to the Public

Abstract:
The move toward a less carbon dependant energy economy involves the adoption of alternate technologies and policies that incentivize their development and use. This workshop will discuss emerging energy technologies and policy options related to their adoption and other measures to reduce the environmental and economic impact of a continuing dependence on carbon-based fuels. The role of these fuels during the transition will also be discussed.

Agenda:
9:00-9:30: Registration (open)

9:30-9:45: Welcome and introduction to the workshop: Dr. Charles Groat, Jackson School of Geosciences

9:45-11:30: Presentations describing results of a year-long LBJ School of Public Affairs policy research project on alternative energy technologies and policies

11:30-12:00: Panel discussion and audience participation

12:00-1:30: Lunch
Speaker: Dr. Michael Webber, Cockrell School of Engineering

1:30-2:45: Perspectives on the energy technology transition
State: Rep. Mark Strama, Texas Legislature
Federal: Christopher King, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science
National Security: Dr. Eugene Gholz, LBJ School of Public Affairs

2:45-3:30: Panel discussion and audience participation

For more information, please contact Heidi Penix at hpenix@mail.utexas.edu