Energy and Climate Change in the Midwest: Creating Opportunities in the New Economy
October 16, 2009 – October 17, 2009
8:00 AM
October 16, 2009 – October 17, 2009
8:00 AM
University of Iowa Athletic Club Iowa City, Iowa
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This two-day symposium provided a forum for dialogue about new energy opportunities being created in response to the growing challenge of climate change. The event featured national experts from an array of backgrounds including engineers, industry representatives, policymakers, economists, and agriculture experts. Topics covered included the state of the science, economic impacts, renewable energy, energy efficiency, agricultural issues, and policy responses at the local, state, and federal levels.
Schedule
October 16, 2009
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Welcome and Introductions
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Panel 1: Climate Change and Energy in the Midwest: An Overview
Robert and Virginia Wheeler Faculty Fellow of Engineering Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Iowa
Professor Emeritus
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Geological and Atmospheric Sciences Department, Iowa State University
Professor Emeritus
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Agronomy Department, Iowa State University
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Lunch and Keynote Speaker
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Panel 3: Energy Efficiency and the Midwest
Assistant Professor
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Chemical and Biochemicall Engineering Assistant Research Engineer, IIHR Hydroscience and Engineering University of Iowa
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Panel 4: Agriculture and Energy Issues
Director of Research and Commodity Services
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Iowa Farm Bureau Chief Science Officer, AgraGate Climate Credits Corporation
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First day wrap-up
October 17, 2009
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Morning Comments
Director
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Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research, University of Iowa EPSCoR proposal
Energy Education and Outreach Coordinator
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Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE), College of Natural Sciences (CNS), University of Northern Iowa Iowa Energy Poll
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Panel 5: State-level Policy Responses
Director
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Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research, University of Iowa EPSCoR proposal
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Panel 6: Local-level Policy Responses
Chair of Industrial Technology
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Director, Green Building Institute Iowa Central Community College
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Lunch--Iowa Legislative Panel
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Panel 7: Federal-level Policy Responses
Professor of Law & International Studies Senior Associate to the President University of Iowa
Professor of Law & International Studies Senior Associate to the President University of Iowa
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Second Day Wrap-up
October 16, 2010
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Panel 2: Renewable Energy and the Midwest
Group Manager - State
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Local & Tribal Initiatives National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Anson Marston Distinguished Professor Gary and Donna Hoover Chair in Mechanical Engineering Iowa State University
Partners
Co-Sponsors
- Iowa Department of Economic Development
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- Iowa Department of Public Health
- Iowa Energy Center
- Iowa Environmental Council
- Iowa EPSCoR
- Iowa Interfaith Power & Light
- Iowa League of Cities
- Iowa Municipal Utility Association
- Iowa Office of Consumer Advocate
- Iowa Office of Energy Independence
- Iowa Policy Project
- Iowa State Association of Counties
- Iowa State University Climate Science Initiative
- Iowa State University Extension
- Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
- UNI Center for Energy and Environmental Education
The Forkenbrock Series provides a forum for dialogue about policy areas from applied, academic, and interdisciplinary perspectives. The series was established in honor of David Forkenbrock, a nationally recognized transportation researcher. Dr. Forkenbrock established the Public Policy Center at the University of Iowa in 1987 and directed the Center until 2007. His vision was to enable public and private sector decision makers to work with faculty, staff, and student researchers to explore solutions to complex problems related to the public interest.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Dragana Petic at dragana-petic@uiowa.edu.