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Harnessing the Power of Technology and Markets to Solve Climate Change
Tony Hayward
Group Chief Executive
BP
The author believes that evidence of climate change is overwhelming. While some may prefer to wait until there is no scientific doubt of its existence, BP believes that now is the time to be preemptive – for government and industry to roll up their sleeves, use rapidly improving technology and take necessary action.
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Can California Commit to a Successful Energy Policy?
David J. O'Reilly
Chairman and CEO
Chevron Corporation
As one western writer put it, "California is like America, only more so." As the state’s economy grows and its demand for energy continues to increase, the author wonders whether California can take the lead by diversifying energy resources and making sound policy decisions.
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The U.K. Government Tackles the Challenges of Climate Change and Energy Security
Lord Peter Truscott
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy
U.K. Parliament
Following energy discussions at the 2007 G8 summit, a British government official applauds his country’s steps toward addressing climate change and energy security. He looks at the U.K.’s two guiding energy principles, outlines the specifics of a low-carbon economy, emphasizes the importance of planning and makes the case for nuclear energy.
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Staying Current with Growing Electricity Demands
David M. Ratcliffe
Chairman, President and CEO
Southern Company
With demand for electricity rising and environmental concern growing, the power grid of the future may run on natural gas, nuclear energy, coal or cost-effective renewables. And while diversification is effective, the author reminds us, one of the best ways to ensure plentiful power tomorrow is to conserve electricity today.
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Advanced Metering and Energy's New Environmental Agenda
Larry Hagewood
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Oracle Utilities
Energy providers are continually challenged to deliver ample power while fostering a cleaner environment. One answer, says the author, lies in advanced metering. By encouraging consumers toward maximum use of baseload electricity and helping signal appliances to reduce energy use during peak periods, advanced metering holds the potential to reduce emissions and costs for a wide range of energy stakeholders.
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The Real Issue: Security of Supply
Curtis D. Burton
Chairman and CEO
Buccaneer Resources, LLC
For years representatives of the energy industry have been telling Washington that there are finite inexpensive energy supplies in the world and how the United States could manage these limited resources. The author outlines the issues and potential solutions, including a national energy plan and cooperation among individuals, the energy industry and government.
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House and Senate Measures Threaten Domestic Energy Production
Tom Fry
President
National Ocean Industries Association
A key industry association president criticizes three energy bills recently passed by the House and the Senate. He worries about their effects in raising the cost of doing business at home, perhaps leading companies to move overseas. Although the White House has indicated it would veto the bills, the author urges both parties to put more effort into finding common ground.
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The Next Energy Storm: Policies for a Safe Passage
Christopher E. H. Ross
Leader, Houston Petroleum Practice
CRA International
and Lane E. Sloan
Chairman, Energy Collaborative
Greater Houston Partnership
The debate over the role of fossil fuels versus alternatives has created an "either-or" mindset that is counterproductive to the cause of sustainable energy. What is needed instead is a viable energy policy backed by confident investment. The authors present their perspective on the issue in the form of a preview of their new book, Terra Incognita: A Navigation Aid for Energy Leaders.
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10 Essential Principles for Sound Energy Policy
Alex Mills
President
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Today’s U.S. energy policy must take into account issues like terrorism, climate change and global demand. The author outlines the key principles he believes must be an integral part of a sustainable policy, and he reviews some common misconceptions that block the progress of informed decision making.
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The Arab Baby Boom: How It May Affect the World
Dr. Zlatica (ZK) Kraljevic
Founding Member, Board of Directors, Women's
Business Council
American Middle East Economic Affairs Committee
Discussions about the Middle East bring up high oil prices, economic development, political unrest, the war in Iraq, Iran’s threat of nuclear ascendance, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and more. But nestled within these issues is the role of young Arabs today. The author examines the Arab baby boom in social, political and economic contexts as they navigate conflicts of religious extremism and modernism in search of ways to make their mark upon society.
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Six Unvarnished Truths: China and the Global Energy Challenge
Linda Cook
Executive Director, Gas & Power
Royal Dutch Shell plc
With a population of 1.3 billion people, China is on a remarkable journey of economic growth and social development but faces formidable hurdles in energy generation and the acquisition of raw materials. An oil executive presents six truths about energy generation and discusses the global energy challenge and its implications for China.
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Achieving Energy Security: Toward a More Holistic Approach
Abdallah S. Jum'ah
President and CEO
Saudi Aramco
National and international policies and energy concerns are inextricably related; each affects the other. This is especially true with issues involving energy security. The author takes a holistic look at how investment, technology, cooperation and competition all play out in the energy industry.
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The DOE and States Work to Improve Energy Efficiency
Samuel Wright Bodman
U.S. Secretary of Energy
Demand for electricity in the United States is expected to increase by 50 percent by 2030, posing a significant challenge to the energy industry and the U.S. government. The U.S. secretary of energy describes his department’s work with states, utilities and the public to meet the challenge, in part by improving the country’s energy efficiency.
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Natural Gas Emerges as the Bridge Fuel
Fred J. Fowler
President and CEO
Spectra Energy Corp
Will the energy industry suffer from a case of "déjà vu all over again"? Or will it respond in new ways to hurdles such as increasing global demand, reduced spare production capacity, escalating prices, public skepticism and the struggle to balance environmental challenges with economic need? The author looks at natural gas as a viable solution to these challenges.
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Information Is Power: The Intelligent Utility Network
F. Michael Valocchi, Global Leader
Energy and Utilities Industry
Kieran McLoughlin, Practice Area Leader
Network Automation and Analytics,
Energy and Utilities Industry
IBM Global Business Services
and Mark Welch, Senior Managing Consultant
Strategy and Change, Energy and Utilities Industry
IBM Global Business Services
Intelligent systems are a reality in many industries. In an examination of utilities and transmission and distribution services, the authors discuss the advantages of designing, implementing and using an intelligent utility network to synthesize and increase the advantages of an intelligent system.
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Orphaned Gas: Bridging the Energy Gap
George P. Mitchell
Former Chairman and CEO
Mitchell Energy & Development Corp.
While strides are being made in the production of alternative and renewable fuels and unconventional resources, these will not be enough to meet future demand. There is more gas stranded than consumed from any viable market, according to the author, and one possible solution is to locate, identify and monetize the resources within worldwide orphaned gas fields to bridge the energy gap.
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The Changing Climate for Nuclear Energy
Frank L. Bowman
President and CEO
Nuclear Energy Institute
America has been characterized as addicted to imported oil, a situation that is exacerbated by the country’s growing dependence on imported natural gas as well. The author suggests that this dangerous dependency can be mitigated through the integration of nuclear power. He summarizes nuclear’s advantages and addresses the "yes, but" factors that still dog this energy source.
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A More Sustainable Strategy in Iraq Is Needed Now
Richard Lugar
Republican Leader, Foreign Relations Committee
U.S. Senate
The Democrats have complained about the war in Iraq for some time now. But members of the president’s own Republican party are beginning to chime in with their dissatisfaction. One longtime GOP senator believes the new Iraqi government has fallen short, suggests an ongoing diplomatic forum to help improve Middle East relations and, yes, questions the president’s overall surge policy.
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Breaking the Talent Bind in Energy: Successfully Onboarding New Executives
Andrew W. Talkington
Managing Partner, Chemicals and Energy Sectors
and Richard M. Rosen
Partner, Leadership Consulting Practice
Heidrick & Struggles
Energy companies have been lamenting the talent shortage in their industry for some years. Two human resources consultants go one better than the typical Top 10 list and provide 11 best practices for finding and keeping the next energy leader.
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