Ises Deliverable Final

LEGACY 2009
Fuel the future of energy
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENERGY SUMMIT
LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

by Kali Taylor
Dear Reader,
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he International Student Energy Summit was more than just a conference, it was the catalyst that sparked a movement among future energy leaders from across the globe. The inaugural event took place in Calgary, Canada in the summer of 2009 and brought together multidisciplinary students from over 30 countries to discuss the future of energy. More importantly, ISES provided a new perspective to hundreds of students by connecting them through a common interest, a common passion. The inaugural ISES event in Calgary, was more than just a conference, it was (and is) a movement. ISES is advocating a collective way to examine the energy problem; the problem is too big to weigh on the shoulders of economists, or scientists, or CEOs. The only way to solve this global issue is through an integrated approach. The goal of ISES is to use students to carry out a new integrated perspective, in the hopes of breading innovative ideas to solve the complex problem. We need to examine the technological, social and economic components. By bringing together students from different regions around the world, from different academic disciplines, with different personal knowledge and backgrounds, we are setting the platform for multidisciplinary thought creation and global cooperation, and in-turn solutions. The students who attended ISES were eager to spread the momentum they gained at the event. This publication is the first step in doing that. I hope you enjoy this publication as it came right from the minds of an incredible and diverse group of students who have real intention and conviction to change the world as we know it. Join the movement and fuel the future of energy.
Freedom to Create. Spirit to Achieve.
Kali Taylor Chair International Student Energy Summit
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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THANKS AND MESSAGE FROM THE POST-CONFERENCE DIRECTOR
STUDENT ASSEMBLY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENERGY SUMMIT OFFICIAL REPORT

SMARTER TOGETHER CLEANER PRIORITIES CONCLUSION
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GLOBAL MOBILITY: POSITIONING FOR SUCCESS (STUDENT ARTICLE)
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THE MEXICAN PETROLEUM COMPANYS DECLINE AND THE ENERGY REFORM (STUDENT ARTICLE)
SCHOOL PROFILES
CREDITS & TESTIMONIALS
THANKS & MESSAGE FROM THE POST CONFERENCE DIRECTOR | By Melea Nicholson
he Post Conference Report is the legacy of the International Student Energy Summit, and just like the conference it was developed completely by students. The Report is our way to make sure ISES is not just a fantastic one-off conference, but a student movement with a purpose. The Report is electronically available and has been and will continue to be distributed to industry, academia, and government around the world who are influencial in the future of energy allowing students to have a voice. If you are a student reading this Report, this is the ISES movement and the student voice. This is yours. The power of many is stronger than the power of one. This document compiles the most prevalent views and concepts discussed, stressed, and learned at ISES and this is for you to use as a tool to deliver your message, ISES' message, and to express our interest in the future of energy. If you are in the industry or government, please read this with interest and scrutiny. Please listen to what we have to say, and think about the young students, we are the future, and it is for this reason that we want to have a voice. Our future is important to us, and it is for this reason that we want to have a voice. Please read and listen to our views and act on them accordingly. I would like to thank a few people specifically for the contribution towards the success of the Post Conference Report. To the Student Assembly - your hard work before, during and after the conference has paid off to create the compelling and strong Mandate. You are all fantastic people who are sure to be the next energy leaders. I have enjoyed working and becoming friends with you all and hope to work with you in the future.To everyone on the ISES Planning Committee who was involved in the Post Conference work - thank you. It is amazing to see everything we worked on pay off. The Conference was fantastic and the report is our tangible memory and legacy of what we accomplished - thanks.To the external contributors, especially Bill Overend our facilitator, Kris Kotarski our writer, and our creative company Mother Creative. Thanks - the report would not be here with out your help.To everyone who contributed to the post conference publication - THANK YOU! The hard work, help, and support did not go unnoticed.
Sincerely,
Melea Nicholson PostConferenceDirector
STUDENT ASSEMBLY
Introduction and Biographies
assessment and education programs. She is also an involved citizen, volunteering with NGO's like YMCA and The Creative Company Trazasuenos Corporation. Her expectation for her future surrounds international cooperation and collaboration to the development of a sustainable global society. Gina Lagunes (Veracruz, Mexico) Gina Lagunes is a senior student of Chemical Engineering with a major in Environmental Technology at the University of the Americas, Puebla, Mexico. She is particularly interested in optimization, energy efficiency, alternative energies, water treatment and social commitment, and has worked with several organizations to raise awareness about the responsibility of consumers and to promote the implementation of solar water heaters in an orphanage. Her academic research has focused on biogas plants feasibility and water purification technologies, and her next goal is to study a Master's in Energy and Process Engineering. Kavya Meyyappan (India) Kavya Meyyappan is a third year student pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Instrumentation at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), India. She is fascinated by the field of solar energy and solar photovoltaic in particular; she believes the impending energy crisis can be effectively curtailed by focusing on renewable forms of energy. She recently commenced work on a project that consists of simulating an alternate hybrid (wind and solar) power generating system for her campus consisting of nearly 3000 inhabitants. She hopes one day solar energy systems will be an integral part of every rural and urban household in India. Michal Mos (Opole, Poland) Michal Mos was born in 1979 in Opole, Poland. From 1999 to 2004 he studied at the Life Science University in Poznan, Poland. He completed his M.Sc. degree in the field of Industrial Biotechnology. Although always interested in a "wet" lab project, he focused his M.Sc. thesis on issues connected with legislation of intellectual property rights in biotechnology in the EU. After completion of his M.Sc., Michal spent five years in the risk management field with positions in insurance and auditing. In 2008, Michal returned to his science focus; he is presently working on his PhD project at Aberystwyth University on the topic of Cellular and Molecular Characterization of Senescence in the energy grass Miscanthus. Aleem Muhammad (Lahore, Pakistan) Aleem Muhammad is studying at the Graduate Institute of Peace Studies, Kyung Hee University, South Korea and majoring in Future Governance. He has completed his B.Sc. Geological Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Pakistan and Master in Business Administration (Strategy and Global Management) from KDI-School of Public Policy and Management, Seoul South Korea. Currently, Aleem is working as an Internee with Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Geneva Switzerland. Aleem plans to find his career in the field of energy development; particularly renewable and alternative energy issues.
Ruchi Soni (New Delhi, India) Ruchi Soni is from New Delhi, India and is currently pursuing here M.Sc in Environmental Studies at The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI) University in New Delhi, India. She is presently working at The World Bank, in the South Asia Sustainable Development Energy (SASDE) Unit in India. Kourosh Ziabari (Rasht, Iran) Born in 1990 in Iran, Kourosh Ziabari attending the University of Guilan pursuing he Bachelor of Arts degree in the field of the Engligh Language and Literature. Kourosh is also a freelance journalist and media correspondent. He is a contributing writer to the Foreign Policy Journal and the editor of the Persian section at the Tlaxcala Translators Network for Linguistic Diversity. He is the author of book "7+1" which is a collection of his interviews with 7 Iranian contemporary literary figures. He has dedicated his journalistic mission to human rights and major concerns of the 21st century and the UN's Millennium Development Goals. He has so far worked with magazines and websites in Iran, Canada, UK, Guatemala, Belgium, Austria, South Korea and USA.
INTRODUCTION
he Mandate was developed by the Student Assembly and select members of the ISES team. The Student Assembly is a group of 9 delegates who were chosen through a competitive essay contest in which they discussed a regional issue. These students were incredibly dedicated and committed to the process and did hours of work before, during, and after the conference. They are truly ambassadors of ISES and have helped to bring the publication to life. Some of the regional articles written by the students can be found throughout this publication. We encourage you to visit the ISES web site where you can read articles by each of the Student Assembly members.
STUDENT ASSEMBLY MEMBERS

Eyerusalem Deresse Birru (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) Eyerusalem is from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia but her studies have brought her to Sweden. She is currently studying Sustainable Technology, specifically Environment Management, at the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. Steven Butler (Launceston, Australia) Steven was born in Tasmania and upon completion of high school traveled to Adelaide, South Australia to pursue his interest in finance at the University of Adelaide. From there Steven's interest extended to the renewable energy field and his studies broadened to a double degree in finance and energy economics. He recently spent an academic year abroad in Southern California through the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California Irvine in the United States. Steven's career aspirations are to work in funds management with a tailored specialization in energy and infrastructure projects, advocating a sustainable approach to energy production and management. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, playing basketball, snowboarding and fishing. Ivonne Andrea Sanchez Hernandez (Pereira, Columbia) Ivonne Andrea Sanchez Hernandez is an Environmental Manager from the Technological University of Pereira in Colombia and currently undertaking her Master studies at the China University of Geosciences. Ivonne has had the opportunity to work assisting with the designing of the Social-Environmental Monitoring System for the Corridor of Conservation Choco Manabi, and in other environmental
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An overview of the ISES Report
ITS OUR FUTURE
hroughout history, many major social breakthroughs have been the result of grassroots movements led by passionate citizens. Today we are experiencing the infancy of another social movement; a movement that is revolutionizing the very lifeline of our society, energy. How we manage energy today will affect generations well into the future. Problems such as resource scarcity, rapidly increasing energy demand, geopolitical tension and environmental damage all indicate that energy development is one of the biggest challenges our modern world faces. It will take an entire new set of attitudes, and bold determination to steer the world towards a sustainable energy future. This is where students can contribute.
ISES BACKGROUND
Energy development is vital to the well being of our generation and those to come. Students, being future leaders, need a space to learn, discuss and debate current energy issues. Filling the need for a global student platform focused on energy fundamentally drove the creation of the International Student Energy Summit (ISES). ISES is an international forum organized for students by students that focuses on sustainable resource management and the role youth play in defining its future. ISES targets post-secondary students from multiple disciplines interested in energy. The inaugural event occurred from June 11-13, 2009 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and created a network of hundreds of driven individuals from more than 30 countries looking to make a difference in the energy sector. The International Student Energy Summit is more than a conference; it is movement. The first event brought together students on the premise of sharing ideas for approaching energy problems. Delegates learned just as much from each other as they did from the experts. The event highlighted that there are many likeminded individuals around the world, dealing with unique sets of energy problems and looking to make a difference. The ideas didnt stop flowing after the conference. Since the event, students have returned to their communities inspired to tackle local energy challenges with the passion and open-mindedness instilled in them at ISES. The ISES network intends to continue growing its reach, inspiring students and empowering them to make change in the energy system. The next International Student Energy Summit will occur in Vancouver, Canada in June 2011.
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THEMES CLEANER SMARTER & TOGETHER

The student perspective can be powerful. Youth not only possess vast amounts of passion and energy but also unique ways of looking at problems. This report is the viewpoint of tomorrows policy makers, researchers and CEOs. Three themes were identified as central to achieving a sustainable energy future: Smarter, Cleaner, and Together. Each theme presents a key problem in the energy system and two recommendations on how to approach it. As students, we dont claim to be experts, nor are any of these ideas revolutionary. Instead, this report reinforces the steps todays leaders need to be taking. Our recommendations provide the basis for how we can attain a sustainable future.
Together
Global cooperation is imperative, but accomplishing it is not easy. The effects of climate change are not confined by borders; affecting developed, emerging, and developing nations alike. Everyone needs to work together to curb climate change because no one nation can do it on its own. To tackle current challenges, we must work together. Recommendations: Commit - An international agreement with commitments from all major emitters is necessary for protecting our planet, while continuing global economic growth. This agreement must allow each nation the flexibility to meet their commitments as they see fit. Lead Strong climate leadership will create material reductions. Sustainability should be made a priority by all members of the community and embedded in the culture of a nation. Once a nation is successful in making sustainability a priority, they can continue their progress by influencing their peers to do the same.
a responsibility to not only supply sustainable products to meet the needs of consumers but to also ensure the processes that create these products are efficient and clean.
Academia
Academia provides the knowledge capital that drives the progression of many critical components of the energy system such as technology, policy, and economics. As a result, academia must continue to innovate and share their knowledge as broadly as possible to advance Cleaner, Smarter solutions.
Consumers
Consumers drive the need for energy. Ultimately, everyone is a consumer and therefore has a direct impact on the environment. As a result, consumers must recognize the importance of sustainability, embrace change, and take action in their every day lives. Leadership is needed now. Government, industry, academia and consumers all have a tremendous amount of power and with that comes responsibility. These groups must take a proactive, leadership role in their own areas of influence while still working together to share ideas and remain coordinated in their approach.
Cleaner
With the population growing and developing nations advancing, the world is experiencing growing energy demand. This demand will continue to be met largely by fossil fuels, as alternative energy cannot yet replace these sources at the necessary scale. In order to reduce emissions, there is need to green fossil fuel production, and make development of clean technology a priority. The environment must be factored into decision-making; it is clear that energy must be cleaner. Recommendations: Price Carbon - The first step towards a cleaner energy future is pricing CO2. Putting a price on carbon will force the internalization of externalities, and the consideration of environmental impacts in decision-making. Invest in Technology - Investment in emission reducing technology is imperative. Furthermore, it is critical that this knowledge is shared as widely as possible.
TAKING ACTION
A multidisciplinary approach is the key to solving the challenges of the current energy system. Thinking and acting in silos will no longer do. Government, industry and academia are all important pieces of the puzzle and unless they collaborate, will not realize their full potential. The six key recommendations identified in this report require leadership from all members of the community; government, industry, academia and consumers. Action Matrix Government Cleaner Price Carbon X Invest in Technology Smarter Decentralize Supply Curb Demand Together Commit X X Lead X X Each group has a role to play.
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Smarter
The current electricity systems need to be able to accommodate diverse energy sources, renewable and non-renewable alike. Furthermore, developed and developing nations must overcome different and unique challenges in order to implement smarter systems. Society needs a flexible and intelligent grid system to create a sustainable future; it is clear energy must be smarter. Recommendations: Decentralize Supply - We must acknowledge the need for smart energy infrastructure, of which primary importance is the power grid. The implementation of a smart grid will create flexibility in consumption patterns and offer opportunities for a variety of energy sources. Curb Demand Consumers must have readily available, accurate information about their energy use in order to fully understand the effects of their consumption. Furthermore, governments must invest in consumer education and lead by example.
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Government
Governments set and enforce the rules that people, companies, and institutions must abide by. As a result, governments will create a framework that holds every member of society accountable for its actions, good and bad.
Industry
Consumer demand drives the market but how these demands are met is ultimately determined by industry. As a result, industry has
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THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENERGY SUMMIT

Official Report
(On left: Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox)
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INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
Energy development is vital to the well being of our generation and those to come. Students, being future leaders, need a platform to learn, discuss and debate current energy issues. All movements in our society find their strength in numbers, diversity and exchange of knowledge. Filling this need fundamentally drove the creation of the International Student Energy Summit (ISES). ISES is a global forum that focuses on energy and the role students will play in defining its future. ISES targets international, multidisciplinary post-secondary students interested in energy. The first event happened in June 2009 in Calgary, Canada and was attended by over 350 passionate students from more than 30 countries. Students gathered over a three-day period and participated in presentations from over 50 experts from around the world, including industry executives, researchers and government leaders. Together, current and future leaders addressed pressing energy issues and emerging technologies with a common goal of contributing to a sustainable energy system. Ideas, discussions, and themes that appeared throughout the conference were pulled together by the ISES Student Assembly into this report. The Student Assembly is a group of nine diverse delegates hand-selected to represent the differing views of students across the globe. Spanning from Australia to India, with backgrounds ranging from engineering to economics, the student leaders met throughout the event to capture the ideas of the students at the conference. The information was then organized and discussed on the day following the conference - with the result being the ISES Student Mandate you are now reading. The Student Assembly recognized three themes as being critical to the sustainable future of energy: Cleaner, Smarter, and Together. Each theme is discussed in detail throughout the report, along with the themes respective challenges and recommendations. The report aims to give a collective voice to a generation of students. A sustainable future is possible, but it requires immediate action and cooperation. This report lays out a vision for a clean, safe, and abundant energy future. We are not claiming that these suggestions are groundbreaking; in fact it is quite the opposite. These suggestions are common sense for students and we want to share how we see the future. It is our hope that students can help society overcome barriers, capitalize on opportunities, and reach the sustainable energy future we envision.
hroughout history, most major social breakthroughs have been the result of grassroots movements led by passionate citizens. Important liberation movements, like womens rights and the abolishment of slavery, have grown from the actions of a handful of individuals who recognized that the status quo simply was not good enough. Today we are experiencing the infancy of another social movement. This time, however, it is not about human rights or slavery, but about revolutionizing the very lifeline of our society: energy. How energy is managed today will have long-term effects on our generation and generations to come. Energy and its future development given energy scarcity, increasing energy demand, geopolitical tension and environmental damage is arguably the biggest challenge our modern world faces. It will take an entire new set of attitudes and bold determination to address the worlds unsustainable use of energy.
THE FUTUREWHAT STUDENTS ENVISION

As students, we do not claim to have all the answers but we do have ambition, passion and an open-minded way of looking at issues surrounding energy. To us, sustainability means taking ownership of our future, and ensuring that decisions made today not only satisfy the immediate needs of society, but also those of future generations. We realize it is convenient and natural for society to focus on the short term, and resist change. However, in order to maintain and improve societys quality of life well into the future, the world needs to start planning for it now. A truly sustainable energy system will look drastically different from the one that currently exists. We understand the current energy system is too complex for a one size fits all strategy. The future needs flexibility. An effective strategy will demand both international cooperation and regional solutions. It will need to be a top-down, bottom-up approach, putting responsibility on those who make the decisions as well as those affected by them. It involves investment in infrastructure and technology, a diverse mix of renewable and non-renewable energy sources, and a new approach to how society consumes energy. This new energy system requires cooperation and leadership. Society must communicate across cultures, borders, and disciplines to obtain a better understanding of the energy problems the world faces. Common goals must be set, with long-term and short-term targets that place clear expectations on governments, industry and consumers. Students are a key component in enabling this transition. We are the next CEOs, scientists, teachers, researchers, and government leaders. Students today recognize that building a sustainable energy system is not an altruistic concept rather, it is one that can lead to more profitable businesses, stronger economies, safer communities and healthier people. It is our generations duty to demand this change and be part of the solution, because in the end, it is our future on the line.
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SMARTER
BACKGROUND WHATS THE PROBLEM?

Energy is a necessity but how do we make it smarter? How do we green the way we produce and consume energy? How do we increase efficiency? What infrastructure improvements are needed? How do we accommodate for the future? While we search for consensus on emission targets and incentives for clean technology development, another piece of the puzzle cannot be overlooked. The worlds electricity grid systems continue to be archaic and inefficient. Moreover, the expected growth in power consumption will only increase pressure on the grid. Societys attachment to current systems must be broken in order to transition to a sustainable future. Electric grid technology was conceptualized in the 1800s and few improvements have been made since. What worked in the past is not sufficient in achieving sustainability today. Our current grid relies on large-scale, centralized power generation facilities. Fossil fuels, such as coal and natural gas, are cheap, reliable and abundant, making them ideal sources for electricity generation in the current system. To reach the sustainable future that we envision, renewable energy must play a more significant role in the supply mix. However, it is difficult to incorporate renewable energy sources into the grid because of intermittency issues, small-scale capacities and geographic limitations. We need a generation system that can mitigate intermittency issues and accommodate multiple supply sources. When looking at energy consumption on a global scale, it is important to note the distinct challenges faced by the developed and developing world. In the developed world, energy consumption is excessive and wasteful. The bright side is that developed nations possess the resources to make dramatic improvements in efficiency. Developing nations will continue to strive for higher living standards, in turn creating an insatiable appetite for energy. The bright side is that developing nations have the opportunity to build a more efficient system to accommodate their demand from the ground up.
small-scale and alternative power generation. We must invest in smart grid technology and implementation. Once the grid is capable of twoway communication and distribution we will be able to meet real time demand with multiple, decentralized supply sources. Renewable energy is limited because of its intermittency issues, smallscale generation capacities and geographic limitations. Smart grid technologies have the ability to lessen the impact of these issues by using intelligent software that monitors and matches real time supply with demand. This makes the system more inclusive to all supply sources regardless of capacity, reliability and location. In the developed world, the largest barrier in implementing a smart grid system is the effort and cost involved in transitioning from deeply rooted infrastructure to a radically new system. In contrast, the developing world is in the beginning stages of building modern electricity infrastructure. Their primary concern is providing as many people with power as possible. This puts these countries in a unique position to test-drive these new technologies, giving them the opportunity to be pioneers in power efficiency. The only problem is that the incremental cost of investment in smart technologies over traditional systems will act as a disincentive in adoption for developing nations. Since adoption of these technologies is in the best interest of society as a whole, there must be a collaborative effort from all nations to find ways to make smart systems feasible.
Curb Demand
How we consume must change. Consumers play a crucial role in enabling a transition to a smart grid system. There is a disconnect between consumer actions and the direct impact they have on energy consumption. Information is key to engaging consumers and changing behavior. Smart grid is equipped with smart metering devices that inform consumers with real-time, accessible, and accurate information about energy consumption. What you can measure, you can manage. A smart system empowers consumers to make wise consumption choices. Additionally, governments must make education on energy a priority. Energy conservation should be taught from a grade school level up, engraining its importance in society. Technical and post-secondary schools must devote resources to education, research, and development of technologies that will improve our current energy system. Specifically, society needs to adjust its values around energy and consumption to be focused on a sustainable future.
The future is not about a conflict between poor and wealthy regions or between fossil fuels and their alternatives, but about how we can work collaboratively to realize a cleaner, smarter energy future together.
Progress on a new energy system will be impossible without addressing peoples needs at the individual level. In order to be accepted by consumers, a smart energy system must be affordable and easy to use. Todays electric grid system is restrictive, inefficient and incapable of handling growing demand. Society needs a flexible and intelligent system to create a sustainable future. One thing is certain: energy must be smarter.
RECOMMENDATIONS WHATS THE SOLUTION? Decentralize Supply

Infrastructure must support decentralized power generation. The rigidity of the current system makes alternative power generation difficult to connect to the grid. Also, the current system almost entirely excludes consumer-produced electricity. From a production perspective, the grid must become more flexible to allow for decentralized, 18
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Energy is a necessity but how do we tackle its challenges together? How do we create regional, national, and international cooperation? How do we make certain that policy frameworks ensure environmental sustainability while balancing economic growth? How do we encourage society to buy into a greener future? Unsustainable use of energy is the most challenging issue the modern world faces. Because of the magnitude of this problem and the immediacy of action required to solve it, progress can only be only made through joint action. Global cooperation is imperative, but accomplishing it is not easy. Energy is vitally important, tremendously lucrative, and extremely political. These issues create hesitation, tension, and competition among nations. Yet, we must find a way to work around these barriers and cooperate; our future depends on it. Between 80% and 90% of the worlds energy use comes from carbon sources3, which is leading to increasing levels of CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. There is disagreement in the global community as to whether carbon dioxide contributes to climate change. However, the students at ISES believe that CO2 is a major contributing factor to anthropogenic climate change. Climate change is a problem of massive proportions. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change claims that a global temperature rise of more than 2C above pre-industrial levels would lead to catastrophic and irreversible damage to the planet; displacing millions of people and putting up to 30% of species of animals and plants at risk of extinction.4 Because of the dangers of climate change, our unsustainable use of energy must be addressed immediately. Even if society were to completely halt carbon emissions today, there would still be irreversible effects to the environment. If we continue to prolong inaction these effects will only multiply. The effects of climate change will impact everyone on the planet. Changes to the biosphere are not confined by borders; affecting developed, emerging, and developing nations alike. A study conducted by McKinsey & Company found that the total worldwide cost of mitigating the effects of climate change could be 200 to 350 billion annually by 2030.5 This is a large cost for any single nation to bear, however, if proactive measures are taken the abatement cost is less than 1 percent of forecasted global GDP. Everyone needs to work together because no one nation can do it on its own. Developed, emerging and developing countries face very different social, political and economic challenges when considering energy use and infrastructure. Cooperation and common purpose, then, are even more difficult to achieve due to energys direct connection to higher standards of living (see graph6). In many developed nations, abundance of money and natural resources leads to excess and waste, whereas the reverse is true for most developing nations, where impoverished people struggle to meet the most basic of needs. Because of the wide spectrum of interests held by all nations, finding shared solutions is a challenge. Although everyone in the world faces We need an international agreement with commitments from all major emitters. This will be an effective means of protecting our planet while continuing global economic growth. Committing to emission reductions signifies a willingness to participate in global action. An international agreement must allow each nation the flexibility to meet their commitments as they see fit. Determining solutions to our energy problems will not be a one size fits all strategy; global problems require local solutions that are also complementary to regional and international needs.
Lead
Responsible leadership is the solution. In an ideal world, there would be an organization with the power to hold nations accountable for their commitments to the environment. However, the nature of the global political system makes it nearly impossible for any organization to impose rules and hold nations accountable. This leaves us with the current system where nations participate in global standard setting, and are allowed the flexibility to create their own measures to follow through on commitments. This system in theory should be effective, but in practice is not. What dictates whether the global treaty is effective is leadership. We have seen examples of this with the Kyoto protocol where Germany surpassed its emission reduction commitment by 20087, four years earlier than promised. This demonstrates that strong climate leadership can create material reductions. We must not view leadership in the narrow sense of government but rather in the broader sense of community. It is important that policy makers set standards that ensure follow through on global reduction commitments. However, it is equally important that businesses and citizens step up. National governments must create an overarching policy framework that addresses the route causes of climate change. Legislation at a national level ensures consistency and sets expectations for regulators, industry and citizens. This directs their efforts toward an end goal creating lasting impacts against climate change. A sustainable future should be made a priority by all members of the community and embedded in the culture of a nation. Leadership and cooperation on the world stage is the ultimate goal. Once a nation is successful in making sustainability a priority, they can continue their progress by influencing their peers to do the same. With globalization, nations are dependent on each other now more than ever. These close social and economic ties allow best practices to spread. Nations that have taken steps towards environmental stewardship raise expectations of others in the global community to also contribute to a cleaner, smarter future.
the same dangers of climate change, nations continue to struggle to find incentives to cooperate.
Energy cries out for a holistic approach but is dealt with in a fragmented way. There are many organizations that understand the importance of working together. These groups connect countries, companies, initiatives and people with the purpose of solving energy challenges. Even with all the progress these organizations have achieved, there is still one missing piece that hinders our ability to reach a sustainable future; that piece is accountability. There is no organization that holds nations accountable when they make commitments to climate change and energy. If nations do not cooperate and commit, the consequences will not be felt by todays generation but tomorrows. Generally global problems, such as pandemics and recessions, have consequences that are felt immediately. These effects bring a sense of urgency and motivate quick action. Climate change is unique in that the repercussions of inaction are not felt immediately but rather will be felt by next generations. The sooner the problem is addressed the less severe the consequences will be in the future. This much is clear energy issues must be solved together.
RECOMMENDATIONS WHATS THE SOLUTION? Commit

The problem is not committing, but following through. The first step towards achieving worldwide commitment to sustainability is acknowledging that environmental stewardship is of global importance. Fortunately, we have seen the biggest emitters acknowledge this concern by coming to the table at United Nations climate change negotiations.
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Energy is a necessity but how do we make it cleaner? How do we put a price on the environment? How will we reduce carbon emissions? What role will technology play in shaping the future energy mix? Combustion of fossil fuels and the resulting emissions are now widely recognized as a major contributing factor to climate change. Energy demand is growing, and fossil fuels are going to remain a significant part of the energy mix for the foreseeable future. Alternative energy cannot yet replace these sources at the necessary scale, and therefore there is need to green fossil fuel production, and make developing clean technology a priority. Fossil fuels currently account for 80 to 90% of global energy consumption.1 For decades to come, they will remain vital energy sources. The International Energy Agency predicts global energy demand is set to rise by 40% by 2030, and that 77% of this growth will be met by fossil fuels.2 This is due largely to the population growing, the developing world advancing and few viable alternatives for abundant and cheap fossil fuels.
Renewable technologies are not yet at a point where they can adequately and economically replace hydrocarbon energy sources at the required scale. Even under the most optimistic assumptions about the speed of deployment of alternative technologies, fossil fuels are here to stay. This means pollution problems will persist unless technological solutions are found for greening fossil fuel production and use. Governments must address this problem by creating policy that will make alternatives economically competitive. Only after this is done will industry and society fully embrace alternative energy. The way we encourage current and future development of energy must be redefined with the future in mind. The environment must be factored into decision-making. It is clear: energy must be cleaner.
tive in being sustainable today should not be punished for taking the first step. Current lack of global collaboration and government action is holding back a cleaner future.
Invest in Technology
Infrastructure and technology must support Cleaner energy. Clean technology is young, making it costly. Furthermore, the infrastructure to support it is not yet fully developed. Governments must create incentives for development in clean energy to allow industry, academia and ultimately society to drive innovation. Governments should use revenue gained from emission-reduction systems to spur innovation. Where that revenue goes matters. Investment must be targeted at improving energy efficiency, developing low-carbon technological innovation, implementing clean infrastructure, and offsetting the costs of dealing with climate change in poorer countries. To ensure that dollars collected from polluters actually perpetuate the cycle of sustainability, it must be channelled directly towards investment in clean energy. There should be mediums for technological knowledge transfer on an international stage. They should aid developing and emerging nations in adopting clean technology while ensuring those who produced the technology are fairly compensated. It is crucial that investment in clean technology continue to have upside potential. Lessons learned by developed nations can be powerful in ensuring that developing and emerging nations begin their advancement in a way that is beneficial to the world as a whole. By setting up a system that properly manages compensation for early innovators, society can spur further investment and promote widespread adoption of clean technologies.
RECOMMENDATIONS WHATS THE SOLUTION? Price Carbon

A price on carbon must be set immediately. The first step towards a cleaner energy future is putting a price on CO2 emissions. Due to their inability to account for intangible costs, current pricing models are putting hydrocarbons at an unfair advantage, and thus hinder the widespread adoption of alternative energies. Pricing carbon must come before anything else. Doing so will place all energy sources on a fair playing field. Pricing CO2 will force the internalization of externalities and the consideration of environmental impacts in decision-making. A global treaty that sets out an acceptable level of emissions needs to be committed to. Every nation must participate. The most notable attempt at this was the Kyoto Accord. Countries agreed that Climate Change is a global issue that needs to be addressed and worked to put a framework in place for reducing emissions. With this agreement expiring in 2012, leaders now have an opportunity to negotiate a postKyoto agreement and work together to set an attainable goal that will have an impact on emission levels globally. An international standard will set a precedent while still allowing nations to choose how to suitably curb their individual emissions. There are varying options in which emitters can pay to pollute, namely cap-and-trade or taxing. We are not advocating one method or the other; instead we believe that flexibility is key in receiving buy in from nations. Allowing nations the freedom to choose how to charge polluters in their own country will create ownership in the system. Certainty is needed now. Many companies are holding back on proactive environmental practices, waiting for frameworks and regulations around carbon and the environment. The current uncertain and constantly changing environmental regulations applied to the energy industry creates risk for firms to implement long-term programs aimed at emissions reductions. Furthermore, companies that are taking initia-
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Together we can build a Cleaner, Smarter future. The students at the International Student Energy Summit believe there are six key focus areas that will set the framework necessary for achieving long-term sustainability: 1) Price Carbon 2) Invest in Technology 3) Decentralize Supply 4) Curb Demand 5) Commit 6) Lead It is clear action is necessary - but who will take ownership? How do we take advantage of the strengths of all players in the energy system? How do we encourage cooperation across regions, generations, nations, disciplines, and industries? A multidisciplinary approach is the key to solving the challenges of the current energy system. Thinking and acting in silos will no longer do. Government, industry and academia are all important pieces of the puzzle and unless they collaborate, will not realize their full potential. Action must be taken at all levels from the individual to the global community.
Investing in Technology to meet the needs of consumers with minimal environmental impact. Decentralizing Supply to incorporate cleaner energy sources into the system and meet consumer electricity demand more efficiently. Committing to the Environment as a core value to ensure sustainability is a part of every aspect of operations.
Academia
Academia provides the knowledge capital that drives the progression of many critical components of the energy system such as technology, policy, and economics. As a result, academia must continue to innovate and share their knowledge as broadly as possible to advance Cleaner, Smarter solutions. Academia is responsible for information sharing and encouraging global awareness of energy issues, through: Investing in Technology to create new, innovative solutions. Decentralizing Supply by finding ways to accommodate new supply sources and increasing efficiency through infrastructure improvements. Curbing Demand by educating citizens on the impacts of their consumption and providing them with the resources to act responsibly.
Government
Governments set and enforce the rules that people, companies, and institutions must abide by. As a result, governments will create a framework that holds every member of society accountable for its actions, good and bad. Society requires a healthy environment to function and therefore the government is responsible for ensuring it stays that way, through: Pricing Carbon to ensure that environmental impacts are incorporated into decisions. Investing in Technology to encourage development of technologies that are beneficial to society in the long term but not profitable in the short term. Committing to Global Standards to ensure a coordinated approach to environmental policies and their ultimate success.
Consumers
Consumers drive the need for energy. Ultimately, everyone is a consumer and therefore has a direct impact on the environment. As a result, consumers must recognize the importance of sustainability, embrace change, and take action in their every day lives, through: Pricing Carbon or more broadly, by being willing to pay for the costs of consumption on the environment. Curbing Demand by making sustainable choices and consuming less. Committing to the Environment and incorporating sustainability into personal value systems. Leadership is needed now. Government, industry, academia and consumers all have a tremendous amount of power and with that comes responsibility. These groups must take a proactive, leadership role in their own areas of influence while still working together to share ideas and remain coordinated in their approach.
Industry
Consumer demand drives the market but how these demands are met is ultimately determined by industry. As a result, industry has a responsibility to not only supply sustainable products to meet the needs of consumers but to also ensure the processes that create these products are efficient and clean. Industry offers consumers choices and therefore must ensure sustainability, through:
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As students, we are passionate about our future. Our vision is bold and requires action, but it is attainable and realistic. Through committed cooperation and leadership, we are confident we can create a sustainable energy future. Students can be a valuable part of the solution, as we have the time, energy, and optimism to make real change. But more importantly we are passionate about creating a better future for our generation and those that follow. We have the tools; we have the ambition. We need to work together to coordinate scattered systems. We need to put aside our differences and look at the problem with fresh eyes. We need to embrace new ideas and create solutions. We need committed action and cooperation. We need to fuel the future of energy.
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Student Article By Steven Butler (Tasmania, Australia)
The MRET program was hailed a success with the goal being met substantially prior to its 2010 target. However in 2003, a strategic review by an independent panel the Coalition Government decided against a widely supported proposal to increase the targeted contribution from renewable energy to 5 per cent of national production, in turn stalling hopes for the rapid expansion of existing domestic facilities. Around this time, global investment in sustainable and renewable energies was continuing to gain speed, spurred by a warming global economy recovering from its 2001 lows and the need for sustainable investment made all the more salient by emerging concerns over conflict in Iraq (and subsequent oil supply fears) and ongoing human induced climate change debate/science. All the while given domestic conditions were not conducive to the growth profile in Australian wind development attainable to Hydro Tasmania, the business sought abroad for an alternative project development pipeline and to retain its capabilities. In 2005, through a strategic alliance with the Chinese based CLP Power Asia Limited, a leading international private sector power company in the Asia-Pacific region, a 50/50 joint venture partnership and move into Asia was forged to pursue particularly attractive Asian opportunities. The partnership provided the foundation for Hydro Tasmania to grow its business in Australasia and open up major development opportunities in Asian markets, with the joint venture proving to be a major strategic success. This investment, in years to come, would prove to be both considerably profitable, and mutually beneficial. Hydro Tasmanias Roaring 40s Renewable Energy Pty Ltd. provided the vehicle for the joint venture, and over the following five years, considerable expansion occurred within the target region with significant wind-farm project developments in the Jilin Province of China, Khandke in India, and Titiokora in New Zealand, all the while gradually moving towards introducing additional sites within Australia. This importantly demonstrates the benefits of mobility, with all of the above listed countries having introduced significant incentive or stimulus programs in the recent past to attract investment, thus complementing the growth opportunities identified by Roaring 40s. Along with identifying opportunities based around economic growth abroad, Hydro Tasmania has also continued to assess domestic investment in Australia through ongoing review of governmental and policy change, as well as continuing to build its international consulting capability in sustainable energy project development. In 2007 Hydro Tasmania began a renewed focus on domestic investment prospects after the newly elected Australian government commenced steps to extend the national MRET. The Rudd Labor government has proposed the MRET be raised to 20 per cent (previously 12.5 per cent) renewable electricity contribution by the year 2020, and today the process appears well underway. It is hoped that the dramatic increase in the MRET will provide a certain and stable invest-
n the constantly changing sphere of sustainable energy production, amongst a global financial crisis, opportunities continue to emerge. For organizations with the foresight and corporate agility to position themselves across national borders, success awaits. As investors seek the bottom of the economic downturn and many governments look to stabilize fundamentals in their respective banking sectors, opportunities and growth in the renewable energy sector appear to have slowed only marginally. Buoyed by prominence in recent economic stimulus packages from some of the worlds energy super powers China, the United States and the European Union expansive growth in renewable and sustainable energy appears set to continue. Furthermore, other countries with established and rapidly growing renewable energy sectors, through supportive governmental policies, continue to present significant incentives to entice both domestic and foreign investment. An exemplary case of continued expansion in the renewable energy is that of Hydro Tasmania, currently Australias leading renewable energy generator, service provider and developer. Hydro Tasmania has continued to demonstrate that, through a willingness to venture abroad, adapting to changing economic conditions and governmental policy can provide significant benefits and growth opportunities. In 1997 as a result of a policy package Measures for a Better Environment the benefits and role of renewable energy in Australias future energy mix were recognized by the former Coalition-led Australian Government. Against the targets and timetables negotiations for the first commitment period of the early Kyoto Protocol, the Australian Government introduced The Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET). Through this mandate, it was envisaged that by the year 2010, an additional 2 per cent of Australias energy production would be derived from renewable energy sources - at the time, a major development for the renewable energy sector, seeing a shift from 10.5 per cent to 12.5 per cent renewable contribution of the total of Australias electricity supply. The program encouraged not only domestic investment but also a wave of foreign funds, resulting in many renewable energy generation projects as well as stimulating manufacturing, such as the construction of a wind turbine production facility in the city of Burnie. This was an investment belonging to the Danish company Vestas, which is widely regarded as the world leader in modern wind technology. The plant was constructed to assist Hydro Tasmania position themselves as an emerging player in wind based energy through the development of the Woolnorth Wind Farm in North-West Tasmania. The wind farms production of 140 Mega-Watts was, at the time of completion, the largest operating wind farm in the SouthernHemisphere.
ment environment for the ongoing development of renewable energy industry in Australia. With the prospects of a significantly improved policy environment Hydro Tasmanias most recent transactions have seen the sale of Roaring 40s Chinese and India wind assets to joint venture partner CLP, in a move to refocus and capitalize on the Roaring 40s prospective developments back in Australia. Judging by the success of the past decade and the role Hydro Tasmania is set play in the growth of Australian renewable energy, it appears the MRET target is very much achievable. In addition to being a key player in the revised target, it seems that the plan to also own 100 per cent of niche green electricity retail business Momentum Energy by 2010 will position Hydro Tasmania for continued growth.. Given the attention paid to renewable and sustainable energies in mid 2008 as global oil prices peaked at record levels, it becomes evident that with further appreciation from current rounding lows, a renewed focus will emerge on the technologies which present the future of global energy production. Hydro Tasmania is but one of many examples of firms strategically positioning themselves to significantly benefit from the inevitable move towards a renewable and sustainable future.
Hydro Tasmania is but one of many examples of firms strategically positioning themselves to significantly benefit from the inevitable move towards a renewable and sustainable future.
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THE MEXICAN PETROLEUM COMPANYS DECLINE AND THE ENERGY REFORM

Student Article By Gina Lagunes
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EMEX (Petrleos Mexicanos) is the Mexican state company in charge of the oil exploitation; it is a decentralized institution that singlehandedly controls all the activities of the states oil industry. Oil in Mexico was nationalized in 1938, thus originating this gargantuan state monopoly. This country has extremely stringent restrictions to private investment in this sector, even stricter than Cuba, China or Russias. In fact, Mexico and North Korea are the only two nations in the world with a Constitution that forbids private investment in prospecting, production and refining of hydrocarbons. Oil issues in Mexico are easy to understand: lack of investment for prospecting and refining, corruption, decay of the two main oilfields, limited transportation and storage capacity and the increase of exploitation costs have yielded a decrease in oil production and exportation, as well as gasoline imports of up to 40% of the national consumption, and only 9.2 years of proven reserves. In spite all this, PEMEX is actually far from bankrupt, it was ranked by Petroleum Intelligence Weekly in the top 10 oil companies in the world on all measures. Mexico ranks sixth as top world producer of crude oil in volume, and thirteenth as net exporter. Oil sales represent over one third of the Federal Government income. The economical weakness that challenges PEMEX is to a great extent due to the fact that it gives 68% of its turnover to the State, which relying so heavily on this hen that lays golden eggs, is not interested in charging more taxes to private enterprises. The problem that is making production and revenues decrease as imports go up hence yielding a downward trend in international rankings should be taken seriously regardless of how profitable the company still is, because a large amount of resources is being wasted by an inefficient and inflexible administration, and the 9.2 figure implies that the country is facing a major energy crisis in the next 6-year presidential term, in the business-as-usual scenario. In May 2008, President Felipe Caldern filed an Energy Reform Initiative which was approved in October by the Congress. The Reform, mainly aimed at strengthening PEMEX, provides the company with managerial and financial autonomy, thus making it free to handle its budget and debt to invest in new oil and gas prospection and production projects. It defines a new structure that grants greater decision-making, administrative and contracting faculties to the company. It also sets rules to improve PEMEX administration, in order to
guarantee accountability and transparency. The creation of citizen bonds available to every Mexican citizen will take place according to the new law, these will be cheap credit securities that will pay a return. The new law slightly mentions the need for renewable energy and environmental protection. The conflicting point of the initiative is the proposition of allowing PEMEX to contract specialized companies for the construction and operation of oil refineries. Although to ensure that PEMEX will remain absolute proprietor of oil and its products, regulatory authorities will be strengthened, many regarded this as a privatizing measure and as a threat to national sovereignty. An oil industry reform was undeniably urgent, and it represents an historical milestone, although objections persist. A lot of criticism has arisen with regards to the fact that it does not mention PEMEX labor union, one of the most powerful ones in Latin America. It has been argued by some specialists that the new law does not appeal to private investors. The lack of fiscal modifications constitutes a drawback that makes one doubt of its possibilities to improve investment
in research and development, because as long as PEMEX continues handing out most of its profits to the government, the long dreamt ideal of a state-of-the-art oil company will languish in the darkness of imported and rented technology. The scope of this reform has been called narrow because the country needs a truly comprehensive energy reform, not only a PEMEX reform; renewable energies need to be boosted and the sector should be diversified, none of this is addressed to a proper extent. But of course, in a country where privatization is a cursed word, the most delicate issue is that of private investment. It is important to allow private investment in the oil sector, for the simple reason that the more stakeholders watching the performance of the company, the more it will have to increase its efficiency to provide acceptable results. Unfortunately the fears of many Mexicans are well founded: a long history of foreign voracity followed by decades of home-made corruption and inefficiency, along with failure stories of private investment in other sectors, left people with the sense of having nowhere to go. Now that the law was approved, only time will tell if it succeeds in maintaining energy security while acknowledging sovereignty, or if history will only repeat itself.
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Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies www.stanford.edu TheFreemanSpogliInstituteforInternationalStudies encompasses seven schools and draws faculty together from the University's academic departments and schools to conduct interdisciplinary research on international issues that transcend academic boundaries. Within this Institute lies the Program on Energy and Sustainable Development. Focusing on 4 main research platforms, PESD provides world class research and teaching on Energy and Development, Climate Change Policy, International Oil Companies and Global Coal Markets. This multi-year, interdisciplinary program draws on the fields of political science, law and economics with a stated mission of investigating how the production and consumption of energy affect sustainable development.
European Renewable Energy Research Centre - EUREC Across Europe www.eurec.be EUREC represents renewable energy laboratories from across Europe and is home to a course directed towards engineers that want to specialize in one of the renewable energy technologies, such as wind, biomass, photovoltaics, solar building technology or hybrid systems. While not a single University, EUREC is a network of laboratories and universities and the European Master of Renewable Energy program allows students to follow a 16-month program in at least two different locations throughout Europe. The course is divided into three semesters. Students attend a core university in September, which provides them with an overview of technologies. By February the students progress to a second university for the specialization and opportunities that allow students to collaborate with businesses about their potential ideas. tonics has now extended the educational programs offered to include postgraduate and research training opportunities. NSW academics in the photovoltaic field have been consistently ranked amongst the leaders worldwide through international peer review. This team has held the world record for silicon solar cell efficiencies for almost 15 years and has been responsible for developing the most successfully commercialized new photovoltaic technology internationally throughout the same period. exploitation of wind power. The campus is a pioneer for geothermal energy research (Hot Dry Rocks projects) and is developing shoreline wave power conversion technology.
University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business Calgary, Alberta Canada www.ucalgary.ca The Haskayne School of Business, located at the heart of Canadas Energy Capital, offers forward thinking and internationally diverse programs choices. Undergraduate Commerce degrees are offered in Petroleum Land Management and Energy Management. The MBA program offers a concentration in Global Energy Management and Sustainable Energy Development. The optional exchange program in the MBA programs, allows students to study Energy China and Peru. Haskayne additionally offers an interdisciplinary Masters of Science in Sustainable Energy Development at the Calgary campus as well as in Ecuador at the University of San Francisco in Quito. The program offers a comprehensive education relating to sustainable energy development issues, which are designed to provide a technical background while giving a balanced education with instruction in the areas of law, business, engineering and environmental design.
University of Exeter Camborne School of Mines Cornwall United Kingdom www.exeter.ac.uk The Camborne School of Mines, at the University of Exeters South Campus features Europes first ever Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy. Completion of this program allows those students to go on to complete Chartered Engineering status, if desired. Featuring heavy industrial support, top ranked lab facilities and options for field schools, this program is becoming a top choice for undergraduates interested in the field. Cornwall has significant and diverse renewable energy resources and has led the nation in the development and
University of New South Wales School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering Sydney Australia www.unsw.edu.au With its home base in Sydney Australia, The University of New South Wales offers an undergraduate degree from its School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering. With affiliations currently including the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Silicon Photovoltaics and Pho-
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The University of British Columbia Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability Vancouver, British Columbia Canada www.ubc.ca The Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) is dedicated to research, collaboration and design to achieve workable solutions for the challenges of urban sustainability. Highlighted by a living building CIRS goal is for UBC to house a state of the art laboratory for addressing the global need for a more sustainable lifestyles. CIRS will be the most innovative and high performance building in North America. One of the main goals of CIRS is to actually improve the environment around it. Headed by Jon Robinson, the Great Northern Way Campus will also host four post-secondary institutions: UBC, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia Institute of Technology and the Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design. Every piece of the building, inside and out, will be a research test bed for sustainable building technologies and services.
(comprised of 24 graduate students, MBA students and recent alumni selected on merit from a range of science, technical and economic backgrounds). The Cambridge Centre for Energy Studieshouses a multidisciplinary team of researchers and project coordinators linked to a wider network of specialists in academia, government and business.
Australia National University Canberra Australia Web: www.anu.edu.au ANU has introduced an innovation program called CHAPS, a synonym for Combined Heat and Power Solar Concentrator System. The CHAPS program is constructing a large concentrating solar system that provides both electricity and hot water to a new student residence to be built on the ANU campus at Bruce Hall. It is estimated that the CHAPS collectors will contribute between a third and two thirds of the annual hot water consumption for the new building. Additionally, its estimated that the photovoltaic array will contribute around 60% of the annual electricity consumption by residents in the new Bruce Hall building.
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University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States www.upenn.edu UPenn serves as a global leader in campus efficiency and energy sustainability which purchases more green power than any other American college or university. UPenn has also partnered with PhillyCarShare, a non-profit membership organization with a fleet of hybrid vehicles. This service rents low emission cars by the hour and provides discounted rates for students, faculty and staff to reduce the need for additional cars on campus. The school buys renewableenergy credits from providers like Community Energy and FPL Energy to ensure wind and other clean power sources feed the grid that provides their electricity. The school further offers the TC Chan Center, in collaboration with Tsinghua University, which brings together experts from around the world to develop strategies for sustainable environments and high-performance, energy-efficient buildings.
The University of Cape Town Cape Town South Africa www.uct.ac.za UCT recently embarked on its green initiative program. Based heavily on a project implemented at Harvard, this undertaking by UCT is one of the first in Africa, and serves as a great example for the country which has been plagued by power inequalities. UCT is also home to the Energy Research Centre (ERC) which is looking to help Africa restructure is utilities after recent energy turmoil. The long term goal is for the university to become carbon-neutral, and a more environmentally conscious organization. The university is looking to not only innovate for the sake of science, but looks at this project as a way to cut costs.
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The MacPhail School of Energy at SAIT offers a range of energy training programs and applied research for students at all points in their careers. Whether you are just starting-out, looking to make a career change, or want to build on your career experiences, we have a program that will suit your needs. Training is available in all major areas of the energy industry, including petroleum, electrical, chemical, power, instrumentation, environmental, and energy asset management. The MacPhail School of Energy prepares students to meet the demands of the energy sector through our degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs, distance and continuing education courses, and customized corporate training solutions.
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am not sure there are words to describe how incredible the members of the ISES planning committee truly are. Therefore, I have compiled some statistics and words of praise from our delegates so you all can see how many lives you have touched with all your hard work. You are all remarkable, never stop following your passions! Kali Taylor Chair International Student Energy Summit
I would like to thank you for organizing the amazing conference I am absolutely blown away. Ive met so many amazing people who inspired me whether personally or professionally. Super sleepdeprived from the late-night chats but super pumped to make a difference as well! You have definitely inspired me! Janny Ke
First of all congratulations to the ISES eam for successfully hosting the Summit. The Summit was outstanding and very, very informative. I am very grateful to the ISES team for providing me the opportunity to participate in the Summit, being able to learn and know many people from around the world and from all sectors of energy. This summit has really helped us elaborate our knowledge about energy and our role in creating clean, green and sustainable energy futures. Yogesh Lama
Thanks for giving this island boy the experience of a lifetime. Albert Andall I volunteered at the ISES conference. Its been few days past the conference, but I can still vividly remember the moments. I will continuously recall what I have learned from the experience. It was awesome. When I applied for the volunteer, I was somewhat skeptical about the student conference as I thought this would be the typical student organization event. BUT it blew my mind. I was truly inspired, motivated and moved by your passion and dedication. And most improtantly it made me realize, Yes, this is what I want to do: it brought my dreams back. Throughout university life, I kept going off track ending up in the industry I didnt want to go in. But this event, just made it hit home. I cant even begin to thank you and say how ISES has changed my direction in life. Here are some of the things I was most impressed with: I couldnt believe how students and experts came together under the same goal This was truly amazing. You gave confidence and confirmation to the experts and the older generation that there is a hopeful future People from everywhere. This was not just a local event, not just a North American event, not just a developed country event but people with all different backgrounds. I cannot even imagine how much work youve done to make this happen. Opening the eyes of students. Many on my university friends said to me that they dont know what is going to happen after their graduation. People cannot picture themselves in the real world. Seeing how experts became experts and hearing inspirational stories helped me and other students at ISES to dream, imagine and plan our lives. What a job well done, you all shouild be very proud of your accomplishment. Selena Choi
Commitment 54 people sat on the planning committee from start to finish. 150+ estimated volunteer hours/week for 70 weeks were put into the planning of ISES. 44 people (outside the planning committee) volunteered at the summit June 10-13.
What a fantastic event. Thanks for the opportunity of ISES. Julia Chernushevich
It was reallly nice to meet with you and you did a great job just love all the events of ISES I just arrived in Berline. Take care. Bye. Istiaq Zaman
Sponsorship $467 805 in total sponsorship was raised. $47 125 of which was in-kind, $420 680 of which was cold hard cash.
Hope youve been able to adjust to normal life since the conference has ended. Just wanted to say thanks for the opportunity to attend it was inspirational. Trevor Wheatley
Attendees 266 student registered delegates from 30+ countries. 53 leading industry experts from around the world attended as speakers.
Thanks for everything, that was a FANTASTIC event. Sandra Chavez I would like to thank the team for all the efforts to make this event happen at this level of success, everything was well organized and just perfect. Ammar Alhiti
Marketing 18 949 people from 133 countries visited studentenergy.org in 6 months. 500+ schools were directly contacted. 300+ pre-registered were contacted directly. 120+ visa invitation letters were compiled. Words of praise Collected from delegates:
Thank you for putting on such a great event, I was really impressed with the speakers you brought in, the events and the overall conference as a whole. Very well done. Anthony Price
ISES was amazing. Thank you for all your efforts, this conference has inspired me to take new roads in my life. Thank you again. Ayoub Ateefa
I will like to express my appreciation and congratulatory message to you for organizing such a historic event ISES 2009. Never in my experience in conference participation so far, have I seen such professional event managers. I shall forever remember my stay in Calgary and look forward to seeing you soon. Innocent Onah
Congratulations on an amazing event I was blown away. Jaron Van Dijken
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LEGACY 2009

Fuel the future of energy

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENERGY SUMMIT

LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

Freedom to Create. Spirit to Achieve.

Kali Taylor Chair International Student Energy Summit

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THANKS AND MESSAGE FROM THE POST-CONFERENCE DIRECTOR

THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENERGY SUMMIT OFFICIAL REPORT

GLOBAL MOBILITY: POSITIONING FOR SUCCESS (STUDENT ARTICLE)

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ITS OUR FUTURE

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BACKGROUND WHATS THE PROBLEM?

RECOMMENDATIONS WHATS THE SOLUTION? Decentralize Supply

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BACKGROUND WHATS THE PROBLEM?

RECOMMENDATIONS WHATS THE SOLUTION? Price Carbon

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THE MEXICAN PETROLEUM COMPANYS DECLINE AND THE ENERGY REFORM

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