… what the climate will look like years from now. Understanding a system as complex as our climate, however, is easier said than done. For the last five decades, scientists have been using supercomputers to model the future of the Earth using collected data and our understanding of physics, in an attempt to understand climate change. So how can we leverage these models to make more informed decisions about our risk and exposure to climate change? As always, lunch will be provided. Organized and …
… will enhance America’s energy security, or deter the development of renewable energy sources and foster a continuing dependence on fossil fuels. “This is a wonderful opportunity … “Hydraulic fracturing is little understood, but it has the potential to have a profound impact on this nation’s energy security, public health and global climate.” The event will feature four distinguished panelists: John Hofmeister , a former Shell Oil executive and Founder/CEO …
… for F&ES students! The Teaching Fellows for the Renewable Energy Project Finance course will be hosting two Finance and Excel Boot Camps in January. All students are welcome … reinforce the topics above. The final part of the Boot Camp will serve as an open Office Hours for those who might be interested in asking specific questions regarding the Boot Camp, the first course assignment, or the course more generally. We will also endeavor to record the session …
… for F&ES students! The Teaching Fellows for the Renewable Energy Project Finance course will be hosting two Finance and Excel Boot Camps in January. All students are welcome … reinforce the topics above. The final part of the Boot Camp will serve as an open Office Hours for those who might be interested in asking specific questions regarding the Boot Camp, the first course assignment, or the course more generally. We will also endeavor to record the session …
… have Zoe Chance, Senior Lecturer at Yale School of Management and author of Influence is Your Superpower, sit in conversation with Vincent about his new book, The Future of the … their businesses in a time of cultural and climate chaos. The authors describe the current impact of manufacturing, commerce, and traditional capitalism on the planet’s natural … sign books after the talk. Please join us for lunch. *We are committed to reducing waste at our event. Therefore, we ask that when you register, you commit to doing your best to …
… quest to achieve greater energy efficiency cost-effectively, it can be useful to rearrange our mental furniture and reconsider standard practices and business as usual. This … and organizational synergies to achieve low cost of ownership and reduced environmental impacts. Best practice examples demonstrate these principles in action, in both new … Eng Lock of Trane Singapore and Peter Rumsey of Point Energy Innovations. Enjoy a brief tour through cutting edge energy practices, and perhaps a chuckle or two. …
… Whitworth draws lessons from the world’s most tech-savvy, high-impact organizations to show how we can make real gains for the environment. The principles … that is dramatically changing how rivers can get restored across the United States. The stories in his recently published book “Quantified: Redefining Conservation for the Next Economy” highlight the most precious of resources – water -- but they apply to any environmental effort. Whether in the realm of …
… min presentation about a sustainability topic given by a peer/ close contact. To broaden our exposure and deepen our knowledge. ~20 min for small group discussion about the topic. To share additional knowledge, spark new ideas, allow yourself to shape an opinion, and practice voicing it. ~20 min open time for career advice / …
… service valuation and investment. Ricardo Bayon, Tom Melton, and Peter Culp will kickstart our mini series on Capital Flows: Catalyzing Investments in Water Resources with a review of findings from the new report, "Liquid Assets: Investing for Impact in the Colorado River Basin." Through the presentation and consequent discussion, the …
… Join our next Blueprint for Clean Energy Webinar with Monica Kachru of Eversource Energy, who will speak with us on electricity transmission buildout, particularly for offshore wind projects. Monica serves as Director of Offshore Wind Execution at Eversource, with a focus on improving project performance and risk management. Monica's career …