On Energy: What Comes After the Peak?
Session #3: October 7, 2008, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Evan Henrich
Location: Presidio, Bldg 34, Conference Room
CONTENT:
1. A very brief overview of energy sources and needs in Bay Area
2. Discuss impacts on local peoples and environment
3. To learn energy action options and make a reasonable personal action plan
a) Reduction techniques – meter readers, efficient appliances
b) Buying renewable energy – PG&E
c) Onsite production – solar / wind
OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to
- Describe the shortcomings and challenges of current model: unsustainable ecologically, supports oppression abroad, loss of social capital due to reliance on private transportation, and environmental degradation
- Identify available alternatives: energy efficiency, renewable energy, and localized production
- Collaborate to set goals for pursuing alternatives individually and as a group
SPEAKERS:
Cal Broomhead Director of Energy / Climate Programs, S.F. Dept of the Environment
Diane Loviglio VP Business Development, Wattbot, Inc.
SCHEDULE:
7:00 – 7:05 Introduction
7:05 – 7:20 Energy Connections
7:20 – 7:50 Cal Broomhead – Overview of Alternatives
7:50 – 8:05 Q&A – 15 min
8:05 – 8:10 Break – 5 min
8:10 – 8:30 Diane Loviglio – Using Wattbot
8:30 – 8:55 Goal Setting
8:55 – 9:00 Wrap-up (Plus / Deltas)
