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Leadership Dialogue IV: Mobilizing a World-Class Energy Force
BREAKING UPDATE: Energy Secretary Steven Chu will make a major funding announcement from the Summit. On this panel:Daniel McGinn — Senior Articles Editor, NewsweekDr. Michael M. Crow — President, Arizona State UniversityLou Anna K. Simon - President, Michigan State UniversityKevin Surace — CEO, Serious MaterialsRandi Weingarten — President, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIOWe're not just trying to save the planet -- we want to create jobs from our efforts.Kevin Surace: This is the third industrial revolution. The steam engine and internal combustion engine used fossil fuels, but…Read More
Leadership Dialogue III: Jumpstarting Energy Infrastructure and Manufacturing
On this panel:Becky Quick — Co-anchor, Squawk Box, CNBCNeil Z. Auerbach — Founder and Managing Partner, Hudson Clean EnergyDr. Mary Sue Coleman — President, The University of MichiganHon. Alexander "Andy" Karsner — Member, Board of Directors, Applied Materials, Inc.Edward J. McElroy — CEO, ULLICO Inc.The US is falling behind in manufacturing -- why? Neil Auerbach: It's very complicated to keep the public's attention on an issue. We need to focus on more efficient technology -- not just the stick of regulation, but also the carrot.Alexander Karsner: We have maximum reach, but shallow…Read More
Leadership Dialogue II: Assuring Access to Clean and Competitive Energy
On this panel:Nisid Hajari — Director of Editorial Development, NewsweekSteven F. Leer — Chairman and CEO, Arch Coal, Inc.Kevin Parker — Global Head of Deutsche Asset Management, Deutsche Bank Mayo Shattuck, III — Chairman, President and CEO, Constellation EnergyThe mix in the US energy supply: it's been the same for the last 30 years. There's no single silver bullet, so as we move toward a diversified portfolio, how can we encourage investments? And is there an ideal mix?Mayo Shattuck: We need to develop competencies in all areas, especially nuclear, which is currently 20%.Steven Leer:…Read More
Leadership Dialogue I: Setting the Global Bar for Energy Efficiency
On this panel:Richard M. Smith — Chairman, NewsweekGeorge A. David — Chairman, United Technologies CorporationJohn Krenicki, Jr. — Vice Chairman, General Electric Company; President and CEO, GE Energy InfrastructureJonathan Lash — President, World Resources Institute Frederick W. Smith — Chairman and CEO, FedEx CorporationRichard Smith: It's no exaggeration that enhanced energy efficiency is just as important -- if not more important -- than alternative sources of energy -- but the initial cost of enhanced efficiency is much lower.Fred Smith: FedEx consumes a lot of energy in our…Read More
Live from the Summit—Charles Holliday and Deborah Wince-Smith
Starting right now, you can see live coverage of the National Energy Summit. Right now Council on Competitiveness President Deborah Wince-Smith is talking to Clean Skies News. They're discussing how energy transformation will drive innovation. "We're going to create industries we can't even imagine today," says Wince-Smith. Minutes ago, Council on Competitiveness Chairman Chad Holliday spoke about the need for businesses to work to produce sustainable energy solutions.We're about to get started with our opening remarks -- keep checking back for more coverage. Read More
