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In the late 1970s, a series of studies was produced that surveyed America’s energy situation, including the landmark book “Energy in America’s Future” by scholars at Resources for the Future. Thirty years later, this symposium will provide a retrospective assessment of the 1970s experience in order to extract lessons for current policy. In what ways is the past a prologue? Which projections materialized and which policy concerns proved justified? Which did not? With what confidence or humility should this retrospective inform current visions of our energy future, given the emerging challenges of energy security and global climate change?

A distinguished group of academics and policymakers will draw on their extensive experience with U.S. energy policy to put the current energy landscape into historical perspective. Panelists include:

• Professor John Deutch (MIT)
• Robert Fri (former RFF President)
• Professor William Hogan (Harvard University)
• Milton Russell (Emeritus – University of Tennessee)
• Phil Sharp (RFF President)

Note: Registration for this event is closed. We invite you to view the live webcast available via this page on October 29th

Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Resources for the Future 1616P Street, NW First Floor Conference Center Washington, DC 20036

10/29/2008 at 09:00AM

The World Resources Institute will hold a press briefing of WRI’s upcoming Guidelines for CO2 Capture, Transport and Storage. The report, the result of a two-year stakeholder process led by WRI with contributions from 88 leading CCS experts, lays out specific recommendations for policy-makers, regulators and project developers (see full report details below) and argues that sufficient technical knowledge exists to begin full-scale demonstrations of the technology in the US today.

The briefing will feature:

• Dr. Jonathan Pershing, Director, Climate and Energy Program, WRI
• Dr. S. Julio Friedmann, Carbon Management Program Leader, Lawrence Livermore Laboratory
• Sarah Forbes, Senior Associate, WRI

Contact:Stephanie Hanson, Communications Associate: 202-729-7641; [email protected]

World Resources Institute 10 G Street NE Suite 800 Washington, DC 20002

10/28/2008 at 11:00AM

This month’s speaker:

• John Friedman, Vice Chair, Board of Directors at Sustainable Business Network of Washington (SB NOW)

John Friedman’s 25 year background includes both employee and external communications for Fortune 500, Global 500 and not-for-profit organizations. He is a sought after presenter, and author on CSR-related subjects. Some of his writings and thoughts on sustainability can be read on SB NOW’s blog.

Location

Tabaq Lounge @ Cafe Tabaq, 1336 U St NW

We’ll be closing the doors at 6:30 and we will begin the speaking portion of the evening shortly thereafter. Feel free to forward the EcoTuesday event information to all of your friends in the sustainable business world. Each person must RSVP for themselves. If you RSVP and find that you can’t make the event, please let us know so someone else can enjoy EcoTuesday.

Please note 6:00 start time. Additionally, we encourage public transportation.

A Unique Format:

• Quickly introduce yourself and your business or interest
• Be a part of a dynamic, interactive dialogue
• Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business
• Network with new friends and drink tasty beverages

10/28/2008 at 06:00AM

David Goldwyn, president of Goldwyn International Strategies LLC and chair of GEEI, will lead this forum “The Energy Economy in Transition: Mega Trends for the Year Ahead.”

• Scott Barrett, director of the SAIS International Policy Program, will discuss “Prospects for a New Carbon Regime”
• Michelle Billig, senior director of political risk at PIRA Energy Group and member of GEEI’s advisory board, will discuss “Political Risks on the Rise”
• Adam Sieminski, chief energy economist at Deutsche Bank and a member of GEEI’s advisory board, will discuss “New Dynamics in the Markets.”

Sponsored by the SAIS Global Energy and Environment Initiative.

For more information and to RSVP, contact 202.663.5786 or [email protected].

Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies Kenney Auditorium 1740 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C.

10/27/2008 at 12:00PM

As a new year gets underway for the nation’s school children, the High-Performance Buildings Congressional Caucus Coalition invites you to a briefing to learn how some school districts are building facilities that save thousands of dollars a year on energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact, and are “healthier” and safer than conventional schools. The following speakers will also discuss measures the 110th Congress has advanced to provide funding for “high-performance,” “green” public school construction and renovation:

• Phil Page, Legislative Fellow, Rep. Russ Carnahan (D-MO)
• Cade Clurman, Legislative Director, Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL)
• Deane Evans, FAIA, Executive Director, Center for Architecture and Building Science Research, New Jersey Institute of Technology: If you want to make a real difference in the quality and affordability of education today, designing high-performance schools is the place to start. Deane Evans will explain the elements of high-performance schools, why they are valuable, and how they can be procured.
• Anja Caldwell, LEED AP, Principal of ecoipso LLC: With a focus on meeting the demand for new and updated facilities, Anja Caldwell will discuss the first green school project in Maryland and options for greening existing school buildings.
• Lloyd Horwich, Education Counsel and Policy Advisor, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, Committee on Education and Labor: Lloyd Horwich will discuss legislative options for supporting green school buildings.

This briefing is free and open to the public. No RSVP required. For more information, please contact Ellen Vaughan at [email protected] or (202) 662-1893.

The High-Performance Buildings Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCC) is a private sector coalition providing guidance and support to the High-Performance Buildings Caucus, which is co-chaired by Reps. Carnahan and Biggert. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) are lead sponsors of this briefing and members of the HPBCCC. Co-sponsors of this briefing include the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Carpet and Rug Institute, American National Standards Institute, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Ecobuild America, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Green Building Initiative (GBI), International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Green Mechanical Council, National Institute of Building Sciences, Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC), and Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance.

10/21/2008 at 02:00PM

NRDC, Organization of American States and PODER Magazine

• José Miguel Insulza, Organization of American States Secretary General
• Alvaro Umana, UN Energy and Environment Group Leader
• Peter Lehner, NRDC Executive Director
• Maria Hinojosa, NPR Award-winning Journalist

Cocktail reception, live Latin jazz and a special dance presentation

OAS Historic Building – 17th & Constitution Avenue NW

RSVP: Richard Ackerman [email protected]

10/15/2008 at 06:00PM

With the launch of the Climate Investment Funds, the World Bank has positioned itself as a major player in international climate funding and policy. Speakers on this panel will discuss the World Bank’s past, current, and potential future role in climate change, including examinations of the Bank from Southern country perspectives. The implications of the World Bank’s role for both U.S. climate policy and the financing mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will also be discussed.

Speakers may include:

• Elena Gerebizza, Campagna per la Riforma della Banca Mondiale (Italy)
• Lidy Nacpil, Jubilee South Asia Pacific Movement on Debt and Development (Philippines)
• Chima Williams, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth-Nigeria
• Vice Yu, Global Governance for Development Programme, South Centre

Moderator: Karen Orenstein, Friends of the Earth-US

Sponsored by ActionAid USA, Campagna per la Riforma della Banca Mondiale, Friends of the Earth International, Jubilee USA, Oil Change International, and Sustainable Energy and Economy Network.

Location: Friends of the Earth-US, 1717 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC

For more information, please contact Karen Orenstein, International Finance Campaign Coordinator, Friends of the Earth US, [email protected], 202-222-0717.

10/09/2008 at 10:00AM

Last Saturday, September 27, tens of thousands of Americans organized nearly 700 Green Jobs Now events in all 50 states calling upon their elected officials to make an inclusive green economy a top priority. The national day of action may now be over, but our movement is just beginning! Join 1Sky Campaign Director Gillian Caldwell, Green for All President and Founder Van Jones, and We Campaign CEO Cathy Zoi for a national conference call this Friday to discuss how we can build upon the momentum from September 27.

Please RSVP here for this call. You will receive the call in number via e-mail upon completion of the form.

Have questions for the guest speakers? Email them in advance to [email protected].

10/03/2008 at 01:00PM

Join USCHPA for a strategy session featuring policymakers, practitioners, financiers and pundits discussing the future of clean energy technologies and offering guidance on ways to maximize the role of clean heat and power as a solution to climate change.

Tentative Agenda

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

• Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM

• Welcome Back, Jessica Bridges, Executive Director, USCHPA

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

• Future Market Opportunities for Energy Efficiency

Session Leader: Paul Thomsen, USCHPA Vice Chairman and Director of Policy and Business Development, Ormat Technologies This session will address the future of clean heat and power from the C-level perspective. Where are the big opportunities? Will increasing climate change sensitivities, carbon reduction initiatives, and fuel prices align to create the perfect opportunity for energy efficient technologies? If so, what do CEOs need and want from Wall Street?

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

• Financial Forecast for Clean Heat and Power

Session Leader: Justin Rathke, Director, Policy and Business Development, Capstone Turbine Corporation

Policymakers, industry, and the general public are all talking carbon reduction; what’s the financial impact? How is industry reacting to, and where does Wall Street stand on a potential U.S. carbon trading regime? This session will focus on industry trends for clean heat and power from an investor perspective.

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

• Break

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

• International Perspectives on CHP: How to Lead Not Follow

Session Leader: Richard Brent, Government Affairs, Solar Turbines, Inc The U.S. could learn a thing or two about combined heat and power (CHP) deployment from our peers on the world stage. Panelists in this session will focus on best practices and lessons learned from international leaders in the deployment of CHP, and recommend strategies for U.S. industry and policymakers to follow to realize the levels of CHP success achieved in other countries.

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

• Closing Remarks – Moving Forward

Paul Thomsen, USCHPA Vice Chairman and Director of Policy and Business Development, Ormat Technologies

12:00 Noon

• Adjourn

DoubleTree Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia

10/02/2008 at 07:00AM

The American Climate Values Survey is cutting edge, actionable research that provides important strategic guidance to leaders of the environmental movement looking to reach new audiences or be more effective with their communications efforts.

For questions, please contact Kara Davidson (202-457-1126) or [email protected].

ACVS is sponsored by NRDC, the Alliance for Climate Protection, EcoAmerica, California Conservation, and the Nature Conservancy.

The Nature Conservancy First Floor Conference Center 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22203-1606

10/01/2008 at 08:30AM