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Clean Energy As a Driver for Cooperation and Global Growth

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012-05-10) Barker, Gregory Leonard George ; Sweeney, Fionnuala

On May 10, 2012 UK Government Minister Gregory Barker MP was interviewed by CNN International anchor Fionnuala Sweeney. Clean Energy and Clean Technology are established global markets with excellent prospects for future growth. In the United Kingdom the Clean Energy and Clean Tech sectors have continued to expand despite the difficult economic conditions. In 2011 worldwide spending on solar projects totalled $136 billion while US spending equaled $56 billion. At the same time worldwide investments from venture capital, corporate RD&D and government R&D sources in the development of Clean Tech exceeded $10 billion. (Bloomberg New Energy Finance) What is the role for international collaboration in advancing Clean Energy? What is the UK’s experience in driving jobs and growth in Clean Energy and Clean Tech sectors? What can be learned and shared about progress and setbacks that have occurred? What new forms of collaboration are helping advance Clean Energy? Where can international partnerships make a difference?
Building Consensus on the Role of Clean Energy and Clean Tech

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012-04-18) Detchon, Reid ; Hakes, Jay

Clean Energy and Clean Technology continue to play increasingly significant roles in meeting future energy needs as evidenced by the growth of numerous markets across the US and globally. As an example, in 2011 worldwide spending on solar projects totaled $136 billion while US spending equaled $56 billion. At the same time worldwide investments from venture capital, corporate RD&D and government R&D sources in the development of Clean Tech exceeded $10 billion. (Bloomberg New Energy Finance) The use of Clean Technology has not been without debate. Is there a path for Republicans and Democrats, government and industry, and the US and the rest of the world to come together and advance the role for Clean Tech?
Building Your Clean Tech Company in the South

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012-03-28) Pate, Player ; Quinlan, Paul ; Coker, Anthony A.

The world is increasingly flat in Clean Technology. While local and regional markets exist for Clean Tech, national and international markets contain key drivers that impact market acceptance and economic viability that provide opportunities to achieve significant business viability and scale. For entrepreneurs located in Atlanta or Research Triangle, what are some key considerations in addressing markets, raising capital, hiring employees and building company infrastructure to address growing national and international markets?
National Defense and Clean Energy (Applications and Implementation)

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012-02-29) Reynolds, David ; Hull, Christine Gettys ; Meier, Steven

The Department of Defense makes up 80 percent of the federal government's energy use, and 1 percent of the nation as a whole. The Department spent $15 billion on energy last year, 75 percent of which was for military operations. In addition, DOD's gasoline costs are up 225 percent from a decade ago. (DOD press release, June 14, 2011) Given this backdrop, the Department of Defense and its service branches are actively engaged in energy innovation and the deployment of various clean energy solutions to respond to existing and foreseeable risks of growing oil price volatility, and the impact of fuel dependence and logistics on operational effectiveness. In addition, the services are considering alternative sources of energy and fuel, energy efficiency programs and "smart" energy technologies such as microgrids, to provide DOD installations with cost effective, stable, and indigenous forms of energy and power.
Economic Development and the Clean Economy

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012-01-25) Pollin, Robert ; Brown, Marilyn A. ; Porzecanski, Roberto

According to “Sizing the Clean Economy” by the Brookings Institution: The clean economy, which employs some 2.7 million workers, encompasses a significant number of jobs in establishments spread across a diverse group of industries. Though modest in size, the clean economy employs more workers than the fossil fuel industry and bulks larger than bioscience but remains smaller than the IT-producing sectors. Most clean economy jobs reside in mature segments that cover a wide swath of activities including manufacturing and the provision of public services such as wastewater and mass transit. A smaller portion of the clean economy encompasses newer segments that respond to energy-related challenges. These include the solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, fuel cell, smart grid, biofuel, and battery industries. In the context of the Southeast, Georgia and Metro Atlanta, where are these jobs found and what are the prospects for future job creation?
Nuclear Power: Considerations Post-Fukushima

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-11-16) Sjoden, Glenn ; Axelrod, Howard ; Debs, Brian

The Energy Information Administration states that "nuclear power plants generate approximately 20 percent of U.S. electricity (23 percent for Georgia), and the plants in operation today are often seen as attractive assets in the current environment of uncertainty about future fossil fuel prices, high construction costs for new power plants (particularly nuclear plants), and the potential enactment of GHG regulations." For almost 30 years, no new commercial nuclear plants have been developed in the US. In recent years, interest has been rekindled in this generation source because of the age of existing nuclear power plants and projected demand for power. However, the March 2011 earthquake that hit Japan and damaged several reactors has caused a careful examination of nuclear power plant design and deployment.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management in Complex Times

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-11-11) Ostrowski, Ken ; Nastase, Sunny

Understanding the economic impact of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and addressing the management of an organization’s GHG footprint, be it domestic or international, is complex and challenging. On November 17, speakers will consider organizational strategies for managing GHG emissions.
Hydraulic Fracturing's Role in Natural Gas Resource Development

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-10-19) Santamarina, J. Carlos ; Gupta, D. V. Sayta

According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), over 87% of the natural gas consumed in the US comes from domestic sources. The proportion of total U.S. natural gas production coming from shale resources has grown from less than 1% in 2000, to 20% in 2010. By the end of 2011, shale resources will produce 25% of U.S. natural gas. (MIT Study on the Future of Natural Gas ) Due primarily to technological innovation, hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have made shale gas extraction from previously inaccessible domestic shale formations feasible and economical.
Natural Gas: A Clean Energy Alternative

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-09-28) Haley, Don ; Wochner, David

According to the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2011 , the United States possesses 2.5 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of potential natural gas resources. Natural gas from shale resources, considered uneconomical just a few years ago, accounts for 862 Tcf of this resource estimate, more than double the estimate EIA published last year. At the 2010 rate of U.S. consumption (about 24.1 Bcf per year), 2.5 Tcf of natural gas is enough to supply over 100 years of use. Is natural gas the silver bullet for meeting future US and regional energy demand for electricity and vehicle fuels? What is the impact of the increasing supply of natural gas prices on other energy resources, e.g., coal, nuclear, solar and wind? Does it stand to reason that US natural gas production should be used solely for domestic purposes? These and other questions will be considered at the September 28th Georgia Tech Clean Energy Speakers Series.
High-Voltage Grid of the Future

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-05-18) Glotfelty, Jimmy ; Frank, Daniel E.

Analysts estimate that over $300 billion (pubic and private) will likely be invested in electric transmission in the United States during the next 20 years. Several factors drive this investment agenda, which include: updating/replacing old infrastructure, providing infrastructure that eases the transmission of alternative power sources, facilitating wholesale power market liquidity, and improving power reliability and energy security. Plan to join these panelists for a timely discussion the high-voltage grid of the future.