Energy & Environment

The Role of Coal-to-Liquids in Achieving Energy Independence

With the price of crude oil far exceeding $40 a barrel, the use of coal liquefaction technology, which has been used in various parts of the world for many decades, has become an economically viable alternative to the use of gasoline for fuel. This session evaluates the vital role transportation fuels produced using this technology play in the United States’ continued efforts to reduce dependence on other fuel sources.

Sen. Frank Wagner, Virginia

Nuclear Energy in the 21^st Century

Given the vast capabilities of the United States’ nuclear infrastructure, the necessity for sustained and prolonged development of nuclear energy technology is an important realization for America’s energy outlook. This session will explore the various aspects of nuclear power, such as concerns over storage and transportation of nuclear waste, as well as the many advantages to expanding nuclear production capacity in various parts of the country.

Michael McGary, Nuclear Energy Institute presentation, Washington, D.C.
Eric Knox, Associate Director for Systems Operations and External Affairs, Division of Radioactive Waste Management, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C.

Investing in America’s Electric Future

This session will explore America’s electric future, with focus on topics such as: economic growth linked to industry growth, increased demand, energy efficiency, and global climate change.

M. William Brier, Vice President, Policy and Public Affairs, Edison Electric Institute, Washington, DC

The Outlook for Energy to 2030

This session presents a 20-year outlook of the role alternative energy, particularly biofuels, and the technologies used to produce them, will play in America’s energy future.

Ken Cohen, Vice President, Public Affairs, ExxonMobil Corporation