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Energizing Renewable Technology: Policy, Permitting & Politics, Kathleen Drakulich

UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium

The 2008 UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium was presented by the Office of Strategic Energy Programs and co-sponsored by the Division of Research and Graduate Studies on August 20, 2008 on the UNLV campus.

The event focused on renewable energy production in Nevada, the US Southwest, and renewable research projects nationwide. It was a great opportunity for anyone working on renewable projects to collaborate with others in this field and exchange information. Over 230 individuals attended the event this year.

National Clean Energy Summit Closing Remarks Keynote, Michael Bloomberg

National Clean Energy Summit

Closing remarks

Panel Iv: The Visible Hand: Government's Role In The Clean Energy Transformation: Opportunities To Accelerate Deployment Of Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy, Bill Ritter, Jon Wellinghoff, Steven Chu, David Overskei, Jim Thomas

National Clean Energy Summit

Panel discussion Moderator: John Podesta, President and CEO, Center for American Progress Action Fund

National Clean Energy Summit Midday Keynote, Jon Huntsman

National Clean Energy Summit

Midday keynote

Panel Iii: Restoring American Leadership: Jobs, Growth, Communities, And Trade, Van Jones, Somer Hollingsworth, Ian Rogoff, Fred Redmond

National Clean Energy Summit

Panel discussion Moderator: Danny Thompson, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Nevada State AFL-CIO

National Clean Energy Summit Afternoon Keynote, Robert E. Rubin

National Clean Energy Summit

Afternoon keynote

Panel Ii: The Clean Energy Economy, Hilda Solis, Dina Titus, Dan Reicher, Edward Mazria

National Clean Energy Summit

Panel discussion Moderator: Steve Colwell, Executive Director, Sea Change Foundation

Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Presenter Biography, Judy Treichel

Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues

Biography

Nrc’S Decision Process: Judging The Safety Of A Proposed Repository, Janet Kotra

Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues

Abstract:

-Provide an overview of the role of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) at Yucca Mountain

-Describe the process NRC will use to decide whether or not to authorize construction of a repository at Yucca Mountain

-Explain options and highlight important milestones that apply to Tribes as potential participants in NRC’s process

Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Presenter Biography, Joe Kennedy

Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues

Biography