Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions

Coronavirus Conversations: How The Electric Power Sector is Weathering The Pandemic

Date and Time
Monday, June 1, 2020 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location
Online Webinar
Coronavirus Conversations: How The Electric Power Sector is Weathering The Pandemic

About

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The electric power sector is facing major operational challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Traditional fossil-fuel fired electric power plants have taken extraordinary steps to maintain staff availability in the shadow of contagion. Still, in late March, the EPA suspended enforcement of much of its air and water discharge requirements for electric power facilities unable to comply due to COVID-19-related staffing concerns. At the same time, distributed energy saw over 15% of its workforce furloughed, and new installations slowed or stopped, due to stay-at-home orders.

Join Duke Science & Society and a panel of Duke University and industry experts as they discuss how the electric power sector is weathering these challenges—and what the impact might be for the energy transition. RSVP required.

Hosted by The Duke University Initiative for Science and Society, The Duke University Energy Initiative, and the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.

Speakers

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Panelists

Jennifer Chen, Senior Counsel, Federal Energy Policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University

Michael D. Smith, J.D. Senior Vice President, Distributed Energy, Constellation

Bryan Walsh, Vice President, Central Services And Organizational Effectiveness for Fossil Hydro Operations, Duke Energy

Moderator

Sarah Rispin Sedlak, J.D.  Duke Science & Society Instructor, Scilpol.org Lead – Energy