Leaders Convene During UT Energy Technology and Policy Short Course

Two-Day Symposium Featuring Lectures and Hot Topics in Energy Current Events to Be Held July 15-16, 2008

Austin, Texas -- June 30, 2008 -- The University of Texas today announced a two-day symposium on Energy Technology and Policy has attracted decision makers, policymakers, and mid- and senior-level managers from businesses including 3E, Austin Energy, Austin Technology Incubator, British Consulate-General, Canadia Consultate, CenterPoint Energy, and Northern Star Generation. These leaders will gather to gain a better understanding of how energy technology and policy will affect their jobs and government positions.

"This event has attracted leaders from a wide range of businesses and governmental divisions because energy technology and policy touches everyone -- regardless if you are contemplating a fuel efficient car or planning to upgrade a cooling system in your data center," Cath Polito, Executive Director of the Cockrell School of Engineering's Center for Lifelong Engineering Education at The University of Texas at Austin. "This forum is designed to stimulate conversations among unrelated organizations and share ‘best practice’ solutions."

The two day intensive program features noted public speaker and researcher on energy technology and policy, Dr. Michael Webber who jump starts the event with insights and candid views about the best and worst of U.S. energy policy. The short course will also feature guest lectures by Dr. Jeremy Meyers (UT), Dr. Phil Schmidt (UT), John Baker, Chief Strategy Officer at Austin Energy, and Texas Representative Mark Strama.

"Before we can create and implement eco-friendly practices, there is a great deal that can be gleaned from past efforts," Michael Webber, Associate Director Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy. "As we begin to examine the capabilities of technology we also must come to an understanding about the culture shifts required at the industry and governmental levels in order to achieve a positive global impact."

Course Registration

The course will be held at the Thompson Conference Center. Course fee is $750 for the general public. State and government employees receive the discounted fee of $450; Texas Exes receive a discounted fee of $700. All participants will receive 1.5 CEUs. Register by phone at 512.471.3506, by email at tdobbs@mail.utexas.edu, or online at http://lifelong.engr.utexas.edu/shortcourse.cfm?course_num=1097.

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