Energy Conservation:

A Global Concern

Aggie International Ambassadors will be hosting a spring 2008 Forum titled Energy Conservation: A Global Concern. World energy consumption is expected to increase 40% to 50% by the year 2010, and the global mix of fuels such as renewables (18%), nuclear (4%), and fossil (78%) are projected to remain substantially the same as today; thus global carbon dioxide emissions would also increase 50% to 60% (SEI 2004). Our intentions are to address the critical issues at hand in regards to worldwide dependencies and advances in energy conservation and more specifically, its effects in our region of Texas.

The forum will take place Friday April 25th, 2008 from 7pm-9pm in the Elizabeth B. and Joseph D. Ray Auditorium of Wehner Building.

Our confirmed guest speakers include Congressman Joe Barton, Mr. Rob Porras Reliant Energy Director of Power House Programs, TAMU ESL Director Dr. David E. Claridge, Mr. Jim Riley Director of Utilities for TAMU Energy Conservation Committee, U-Picket founders Steven Richer and Nick Kennedy, and Petroleum Engineering Professor Christine Ehlig-Economides.

The objective of the forum is to heighten the overall student body and general public’s awareness on the issues of energy conservation and what they can do to better sustain the longevity of world wide energy.