The Southeastern United States is faced with several energy transitions in the coming years.

Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions is hosting a symposium November 16 to address both the current and future energy challenges faced by this region.

Recognized thought leaders from NGOs, state energy offices, federal agencies, universities and utilities will discuss how to best tackle issues related to population growth, aging infrastructure, and renewable energy imperatives in the region in a climate of political, environmental and financial uncertainty. 

Throughout the day-long event, panel members will share examples of how they have overcome these challenges in their own states and help plot directions for future research and outreach.

Follow the event conversation on the Nicholas Institute's Twitter page using the hashtag #seenergy.  

When: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2011 

Where: Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St., Durham, NC 27708

Who Should Attend: State energy officials, federal agency representatives, students, public and private utilities, government agency personnel, NGOs, policymakers and energy investors.

Why Attend: The event will engage a diverse group of stakeholders in timely and practical discussion of the region's current and future energy challenges, offer up examples of success, and define a research agenda to meet the changing needs of complex energy and political landscapes. 

Attendees will have multiple opportunities to network with other decision makers and learn about the depth and breadth of resources available from the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions and others working in the region.

Update:

Tackling Tomorrow’s Energy Challenges Today: A Southeastern Symposium has reached capacity and registration is now closed. Those who have not yet registered, but still have interest in attending can add their name to our waiting list—should someone else already registered cancel.

Please contact Amy Morsch, amy.morsch@duke.edu, if you have questions or would like to be added to the list.