2011 Energy and Sustainability Conference | Solar IGERT

ENERGY SOURCES

Diversifying our energy portfolio and increasing renewable energy production protects us against energy price volatility and fosters a more sustainable and equitable energy regime.

Energy Policy

Technology and market forces alone will not solve our energy problems – innovative policy is an essential element to achieve a more sustainable future.

Building and Community Design

Our homes and communities have been built on a foundation of cheap and abundant fossil fuels. What do we do when oil production peaks and other fossil fuel use becomes untenable?

Sustainability

There are many facets to sustainability - more sustainable energy use is essential, as are equity, transportation, food production, economics, and more. The conference will address sustainability holistically.

energy sources

energy policy

building & community design

sustainability research & praxis

9.15 Thursday

Highlights From Day 1:

The Future of Energy Research
Keynote Speaker: Mohamad Al-Sheikly
Poster Session 1
Xiang Gao Concert

9.16 Friday

Highlights From Day 2:

Guest Speaker: Senator Carper
Business/Policy Keynote SEU Panel
Climate Change Panel
Poster Session 2

9.17 Saturday

Highlights From Day 3:

Tour of CANR
Teaching Sites Workshop
Composting Workshop
Bicycle Workshop
Upcycling Workshop
Keynote: John Byrne

Workshops

Tour of CANR Sustainability Teaching Sites
with Tom Sims

Composting
New Castle County COOP Extension

Bicycle Workshop
BikeDE & White Clay Cycling
with Cindy & Tom Mannis

Upcycling Clothing
Bring old clothes back to life with Kelly Cobb*

*Bring your old, out-of-style clothes from home for this workshop

Energy and Sustainability Conference 2011

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