Research, ideas, and leadership for a more secure, peaceful world
A panel discussion on renewable energy policies and practices. A special welcome and address will be given by Gerard Araud, French Ambassador to the United States.
The panel will gather Karine Dognin-Sauze, Vice-President of Greater Lyon, who will present HIKARI, an innovative project on “positive energy building,” developed jointly by France and Japan; Stephen Pike, Interim CEO of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (“MassCEC”); and Shaun Chapman, Vice President, Policy & Electric Markets at SolarCity. With special video presentation by Bill McKibben, author, environmentalist, activist, and co-founder of 350.org.
A special welcome and address will be given by Gerard Araud, French Ambassador to the United States.
The discussion will be moderated by Muriel Rouyer, Professor of Political Science at the University of Nantes (France) and Adjunct Professor of Public Policy at HKS.
This panel aims to bring the renewable energy conversation to the people by addressing a number of important questions: What renewable energy policies and practices already exist? Why have some been successful, while others have failed? Who are the primary actors of change? And what opportunities exist for citizens to participate in climate action?
This event will start promptly at 4 pm, doors to the Allison Dining Room will open at 3:45 pm. Refreshments will be available.