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| Venue Wednesday, May 8, 2002 *** Room B-354 *** Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 11:30 AM -- 2:00 PM |
Agenda 11:30 -- Social Hour 12:30 -- Lunch 1:00 PM -- Presentation by Ken Humphreys 2:00 -- Adjourn |
Reservations RSVP Hotline: (202) 586-2907 anita.bedrosian@hq.doe.gov P.O. Box 44789 Washington, DC 20026 |
The Technology Imperative: The
Necessity of Coal
In a Carbon-Constrained World
Ken Humphreys
Carbon Management Initiative, Director
Sustainable Technology Development, Chief Engineer
Battelle
The Washington Coal Club is pleased to announce its May 8, 2002 meeting will feature Ken Humphreys, Carbon Management Initiative, Director and Sustainable Technology Development, Chief Engineer of Battelle.
Over the past three years, through a government-industry partnership, Battelle has been assessing the role that technology can play in addressing the long-term risks of climate change. This includes: evaluating the role of a diversity of fuels (coal, oil, gas, nuclear, solar, etc.) in our energy future; ascertaining what critical technologies need to be developed at what points in time; and exploring minimum cost strategies to address climate change while preserving economic growth.
The study findings suggest that a window of opportunity exists in the first decade of this century to develop a next generation of fossil-based technologies that can preserve the economic viability of coal in a carbon-constrained world. Conversely, failure to develop these advanced fossil technologies in the short-term may place the coal industry at an economic disadvantage and result in significantly higher electricity costs.
The presentation will summarize study findings and suggest a potential path forward for the industry that simultaneously ensures the continued viability of the coal industry and manages the potential risks associated with a pressing environmental challenge – climate change.
Tom Altmeyer
President (2002)
| Please make your reservations
by 5:00 P.M., Monday, May 6, 2002. Your check for $35 to cover the cost
of the social hour refreshments and lunch should be mailed to: Washington
Coal Club, P.O. Box 44789, Washington, DC 20026 or delivered at the meeting.
NO CASH, PLEASE. * No-shows will be billed unless reservations are canceled two (2) days prior to the luncheon meeting. * Advance reservations are strongly recommended since only a limited number of walk-ins can be seated for lunch. |