EVENTS
The Impact of Carbon Emission Constraints on Chinese Coal-Based Power Technologies
Seminar
Open to the Public - Belfer Center Library, Littauer-369
April 21, 2009
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Xiaowei Xuan, Research Fellow, Energy Technology Innovation Policy
Related Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy, Environment and Natural Resources, Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Xiaowei Xuan will present his research on the impact of carbon emission constraints on Chinese coal-based power technologies. Using a dynamic equilibrium (CGE) model, Xuan identified technologies the Chinese coal sector should adopt in order to meet its GHG reduction target, and at what carbon price these technologies will become cost-effective.
Climate Change Technology R&D Portfolio Analysis under Uncertainty
Seminar
Open to the Public - Kalb Seminar Room (Taubman 275)
April 9, 2009
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Speaker: Erin Baker, Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts – Amherst
Related Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy, Environment and Natural Resources, Science, Technology, and Public Policy
The goal of the talk is to share research insights into the optimal investment into technology R&D as a response to climate change.
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The Clean Development Mechanism, Technology Transfer, and China's GHG Reductions
Seminar
Open to the Public - Belfer Center Library, Littauer-369
April 7, 2009
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Bo Wang, Research Fellow, Energy Technology Innovation Policy
Related Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy, Environment and Natural Resources, Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Bo Wang will discuss his research on how the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) has played out in China, with particular attention given to the role of technology transfer. Wang will also explore the different factors that affect the extent of CDM-related technology transfer, and he will suggest several ways that the CDM could be improved.
Scaling Energy Technologies: Historical Evidence & Applications
Seminar
Open to the Public - Belfer Center Library, Littauer-369
April 6, 2009
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Charlie Wilson, Research Scholar, IIASA
Related Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy, Environment and Natural Resources, Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Historical patterns of growth across a range of energy technologies are used to explore "scaling", and applications of findings from scaling dynamics will be discussed in this seminar.
Liability Issues in Carbon Sequestration R&D
Seminar
Open to the Public - Fainsod Room, Littauer-324
March 31, 2009
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Speaker: Craig A. Hart, Counsel to Alston & Bird’s Energy Infrastructure, Climate Change and Technology Practice
Related Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy, Environment and Natural Resources, Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Hart will discuss his study of the legal and regulatory barriers encountered in carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects under the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships Program.
Public Policy for Private Sector Innovation
Seminar
Open to the Public - Belfer Center Library, Littauer-369
March 10, 2009
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Charles Jones, Research Fellow, Energy Technology Innovation Policy
Related Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy, Environment and Natural Resources, Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Much of the effort and budget for energy technology innovation goes towards pushing new technology into the market, where it has to pass through private firms. The Department of Energy supports and enables private sector innovation in a number of ways. We look at these mechanisms, especially those that result in a partnership between public and private (and perhaps academic and non-profit) sectors, with the goal of improving the effectiveness of the government’s investment.
Exploring Opportunities and Enabling Technologies for Carbon Capture and Storage in China
Seminar
Open to the Public - Belfer Center Library, Littauer-369
February 24, 2009
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Hengwei Liu, Research Fellow, Energy Technology Innovation Policy
Related Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy, Environment and Natural Resources, Science, Technology, and Public Policy
The objectives of the study that Liu will discuss are to: (1) explore major carbon capture opportunities in China; (2) identify critical enabling technologies for CCS to underpin future Chinese capacity on responding to climate change; (3) assess China’s capabilities on critical CCS enabling technologies as well as rank their priorities.
International Climate Policy for a Post-Kyoto World: Understanding Sectoral Approaches
Seminar
Open to the Public - Belfer Center Library, Littauer-369
January 27, 2009
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Jonas Meckling, Research Fellow, Energy Technology Innovation Policy, Gu Yoon Chung, Government Affairs Manager, Enel North America
Related Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy, Environment and Natural Resources, Science, Technology, and Public Policy
As the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012, the international policy community is exploring options for a future climate policy framework. Among the various proposals, so-called sectoral approaches have featured prominently, increasingly gaining political momentum. Yet, there is considerable confusion as to what a sectoral approach is. This talk will identify types of sectoral approaches and analyse the politics behind key proposals.
Issues in Sustainable Energy Development of India
Seminar
Open to the Public - Belfer Center Library, Littauer-369
November 25, 2008
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Ramprasad Sengupta, Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Related Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy, Science, Technology, and Public Policy, Environment and Natural Resources
This presentation is based on the speaker's analysis of the implications of India's call for energy-intensive growth for removing poverty and inequity in respect of the twin challenges of environmental sustainability and energy security in India.
Please join us! Coffee and tea provided. Everyone is welcome, but admittance will be on a first come-first served basis.
Carbon Storage: Risk Analysis Methodologies and Research on Wellbore Stability
Seminar
Open to Harvard Students - Belfer Center Library, Littauer-369
October 28, 2008
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Jose Condor Tarco, ETIP Research Fellow
Related Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy, Science, Technology, and Public Policy, Environment and Natural Resources
Jose Condor Tarco will share his insight into risk analysis and research methodologies on wellbore stability for carbon storage opportunities.
Please join us: everyone is welcome!
