Renewable Energy Policy & Advocacy
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Saturday, September 13th
Fighting Big Coal in Iowa
Jana Linderman, Plains Justice9:10 am, Business & Community Services
An overview and update of Plains Justice’s works with community and non-profit advocacy groups to stop the construction of new coal-fired power plants in Iowa.
A Climate Policy Challenge: Iowa’s Climate Responses (Past, Present, Future)
Beth Pearson, Iowa Policy ProjectNathaniel Baer, Iowa Environmental Council
10:10 am, Business & Community Services
Presenters will discuss the impact of climate change and climate change policies on low-income families in Iowa.
Understanding Climate Change: An Introduction
Charles Stanier, University of Iowa11:10 am, CEEE 011
Public lecture aimed at explaining the scientific basis for climate change (global warming), the possible impacts of a changing climate, and introduction to some of the measuring for dealing with climate change. Includes interactive "Climate Millionaire" quiz.
Key Issues Affecting Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
John Norris, Chairman of Iowa Utilities Board
11:10 am, CEEE 111
Role of Local Government in Sustainability
Kamyar Enshayan, Director, UNI CEEE2:10 pm, Business & Community Services
Enshayan will discuss how citizens need to engage local elected officials in their communities and counties on a variety of energy and sustainability matters. Many of the policies that degrade or protect our long-term options are made at the local level.
A Business and Ethical Case for Energy Efficiency
Glenn Cannon, Plains Justice
3:10 pm, CEEE 115
Cool Congregations, Solving Global Warming One Family at a Time
Sarah Stadler-Ammon, Iowa Interfaith P & L
3:10 pm, Business & Community Services
A stewardship program that engages faith community members in preventing global warming pollution by taking energy efficient actions in their homes.
Climate Change in the Hawkeye State
Laura Jackson, Professor, University of Northern Iowa4:10 pm, Business & Community Services
Professor Jackson will discuss the current scientific data on climate change and what those projections mean for Iowans. Iowa Global Warming Director Andrew Snow will talk about federal and state climate policy — where we are now and what our nation can do to combat the effects of climate change.
Sunday, September 14th
State Climate Policy
Teresa Galluzzo, Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council11:30 am, Business & Community Services
Galluzzo, appointed by Governor Culver to serve on an expert panel looking at climate change policy options, will lead a discussion with Iowa legislators about how Iowa can reduce its carbon output and deal with the impacts of global warming. State Senators Joe Bolkcom and Rob Hogg are invited.
Office of Energy Independence Update
Roya Stanley, Director of Iowa’s Office of Energy Independence2:30 pm, CEEE 115
Update on the Iowa Power Fund, including contracts awarded, negotiations, community energy projects, and annual energy plan.