@EnergyWeek_Duke

Energy Week at Duke is organized by 7 student clubs, with support from @DukeUEnergy, @Duke_Edge, and a range of university and corporate partners.

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⚡️The 6th annual Energy Week at Duke (Nov. 8-11, 2021) will offer face-to-face and virtual opportunities for students and energy professionals to learn and network. Events will include the @DukeU Energy Conference (Wed., Nov. 10). Stay tuned for more info: energyweekatduke.org
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Just posted a photo instagram.com/p/CHeCgYOFn_e/…
Sandy @ethree_inc It’s been really encouraging to see all the growing discussion around that issue. The industry has a bad record, opportunities to better
Question: how are you addressing diversity and inclusion during this time?
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Lauren @FERC we’ve been thoughtful about hiring and placing women in higher positions. All done through USA jobs but we are happy to chat.
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Tom at @BloombergNEF when I joined industry, it was very white and very male. In the last decade, I’ve seen more change in gender than in ethnicity. The industry has made less progress in ethnicity and with specific groups. Will initiatives be effective, and when do you try new?
Sandy Hull @ethree_inc We’ve been able to achieve higher levels of renewable penetration than we thought possible
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Question: as surge of renewables enters grid, how will grid accommodate this growth. Will covid provide a opportunity for retiring fossil fuel plants because of low price?
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Eric @Breakthrough I expect changes and advancements in storage and transmission in response to this problem
Lauren @FERC I think there will be more market changes along the line in terms of resources that provide flexibility and can balance the grid when renewables are not online
Questions: lessons that will push us to a faster renewable energy transition
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Tom @BloombergNEF. Rooftop solar industry hit hard with shut down. Companies that have done well embraced idea of digital marketing. Thai is a forced adaptation that made them more efficient.
Sarah @NYPAenergy. The EV infrastructure we installed has been a great result. We are excited about private sector investment to come
Question: What’s been the biggest surprise to you in 2020 in light of disruption?
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Tom @BloombergNEF . In terms of fossil fuels, US is thought of as land of abundance. but if we think of changes in Global oil makets in covid 19, the US has been exposed. 2020 has exposed abundance as a myth. The US is on the margin in cost of drilling (around $45)
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Whereas Saudi Arabia has produced for around $4/bbl
Question: what is the impact of Covid on your work personally and how do you anticipate it delaying or accelerating tends already underway in energy industry? #DUEC20
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Lauren Campbell: I expect a lot of growth out of wind in the grid of the future.
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Tom Rowlands-Rees: with stimulus - a lot of infrastructure investment potential. Without - a lifeline for coal. Shale market is moving in an interesting direction at this time.
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