Washington Speaker Series: Overview
You are cordially invited to the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Speaker Series, an event sponsored by the College of Engineering that brings together business, government and research leaders.
Event Details
| Topic: | US Climate Policy at a Crossroads: Will Cap & Trade be Enough? |
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| Moderator: | Pradeep K. Khosla, Dean of the College of Engineering | |
| Date: | Thursday, November 18, 2010 |
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| Location: | Cosmos Club 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. |
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| Time: | Reception 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Old Dining Room Panel Discussion 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Crentz Dining Room |
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| RSVP: | Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 5:00 p.m. EST |
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| Dress Code: | Jackets and ties required for gentlemen, similar attire for ladies (no jeans, turtle neck shirts, athletic wear, or tennis shoes). |
US Climate Policy at a Crossroads: Will Cap & Trade be Enough?
A market-based mechanism, such as cap and trade or a carbon tax, is likely to be a key part of America's strategy to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Our country needs to do this soon so that a framework for emissions reductions is established. However, for at least the next decade, a market-based approach alone may not induce investments in the long-lived technology that is needed to put the nation on a track to achieve a 50 to 80% reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide by mid-century.
In the move to reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency, there is a risk that insufficient, but well-intentioned policies may mandate technologies that cost dramatically more than other, more efficient routes to the same goals.
The panel's discussion will explore the place and role of cap and trade in our country's energy policy deliberations and examine the merit of implementing alternative policies in an effort to secure and improve our energy future.
About the Washington Speaker Series
The Carnegie Mellon University Washington Speaker Series is a non-partisan forum designed to facilitate meaningful exchange among business, government and research leaders through an exploration of issues residing at the intersection of policy, technology and innovation. The Series is organized by the College of Engineering, recognized as one of the Top 10 engineering schools by U.S. News and World Report.
The College of Engineering is internationally recognized as a leader in education and research. Industry and academia value the school’s graduates for their in-depth technical knowledge and innovative spirit. The faculty, all experts in their fields, continually push the boundaries of engineering research. Housed within the college are more than 19 major research centers that enable interdisciplinary research and allow the college to tackle the complex technical problems facing society. By collaborating with industry and government entities, the college makes important technological breakthroughs and transfers them to society.
For additional information, contact Sharon Grant, Senior Director of External Relations at 202.271.4907 or sharongr@andrew.cmu.edu.