18th Annual NCAC-USAEE Energy Policy Conference: Disruptive Technologies Shock All Energy Sectors

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program and the National Capital Area Chapter of the U.S. Association for Energy Economics hosted the 18th Annual NCAC-USAEE Energy Policy Conference, Disruptive Technologies Shock All Energy Sectors. The all-day conference, highlighting break-throughs in technology in everything from the electricity sector to energy efficiency, addressed the significance of technological development in the energy sector.

Topics Included:
Disruptive Technology in the Oil and Gas Sector: Hydrofracturing
Disruptive Technology in the Electricity Sector: Distributed, Renewable, Smart, and Competitive
Disruptive Technology in the Transport and Building Sectors: Zero Net Energy and Emissions
Wrap-up Discussion: Making Long-Term Projects and Decisions

Keynote Speakers:
Michael Carr, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Lunch Keynote)
Jonathan Silver, CEO, Silver Asset Management (Opening Keynote)