Power Up Series

100 Fuqua Drive,Durham NC 27708

22 September, 2021

Description

Duke students, please join us for two exciting Power Up sessions where you'll learn about the many factors shaping our energy future. Duke students, are you interested in energy but don’t know where to start? Duke University’s Power Up series will introduce you to current issues and trends in this rapidly evolving sector. As climate change and its impacts intensify, the decarbonization of energy systems is a pressing priority for humanity. How is the global transition to clean energy unfolding so far in the United States? What will inform the future trajectory of this transformation? Duke has a lot of smart people working on these questions, and you’ll hear from a few of them at our Power Up series, which will provide an overview of the many factors that will shape our energy future. We’ll touch on market forces, policy challenges, emerging technologies, and more. You’ll leave feeling more interested in this dynamic sector and more prepared to talk with energy industry professionals at networking events this fall. There’s so much material to cover, we need two sessions! Students are highly encouraged to attend both sessions, but it’s also okay to sign up for only one if your schedule doesn’t allow for both. Session 1: Wed. Sept. 22, 6:00-7:30 p.m. – Intro to Policy’s Role in the Clean Energy Transition: Big fan of clean energy? Learn more about policy's role in advancing renewables. Led by Kate Konschnik and Jennifer Weiss of the Climate and Energy Program at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. Session 2: Wed. Sept. 29, 6:00-7:30 p.m. – Intro to Energy Systems and Tech: Get the latest on key trends and potential game changers in clean energy tech! Led by Dr. Tim Johnson (Nicholas School of the Environment) and Dr. Eric Rohlfing (Duke University Energy Initiative). These sessions are open to any Duke undergraduate or graduate student. No previous energy knowledge is necessary. Organized by the Nicholas Institute and the Energy Initiative, which are merging. The Duke University Energy Initiative is a university-wide, interdisciplinary collaboration focused on advancing an accessible, affordable, reliable, and clean energy system. The Initiative reaches across business, engineering, environment, law, policy, and the arts and sciences to educate tomorrow’s energy innovators, develop new solutions through research, and improve energy decisions by engaging business and government leaders. The Energy Initiative is in the process of merging with the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. Learn more about the merger.