PANEL DISCUSSION - ENERGY OPTIONS FOR UKRAINE:
(click here to watch the video of this panel)

WHAT:
The Washington Group, in conjunction with the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, the U.S. Ukraine Business Council, and the Ukrainian American Environmental Association, is hosting a panel of speakers who will discuss options for Ukraine to become energy independent, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, fossil fuels, and nuclear power.  The purpose of the discussion is to explore sustainable energy options for Ukraine and raise public awareness on the energy issues facing Ukraine today.

The discussion will be divided into the following major areas:
1. Fossil Fuels (Oil, Gas, and Coal) - Ed Chow, Center for Strategic and International Studies - Senior Fellow.
2. Nuclear Energy (Pro) - Dr. Kris Singh, President, Holtec International.
3. Nuclear Energy (Con) - Michael Mariotte, Executive Director - Nuclear Information and Resource Service.
4. Energy Efficiency - Brian Castelli, Chief Operating Officer - Alliance to Save Energy.
5. Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Biomass/Biofuels, Water Power) - Ken Bossong, Co-Director - Ukrainian-American Environmental Association.

A question and answer session as well as a reception will follow.

WHEN:
Monday, September 15
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

WHERE:
Rome Auditorium
Rome Building
Johns Hopkins University
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact: Andriy Blokhin at andriy.blokhin@gmail.com or 202-297-2484

 

VIDEO
(click on the links below to watch the panel)

1. Introduction by Andy Bihun and presentation by Holtec International
2. Presentation by Michael Mariotte, Nuclear Information and Resource Service
3. Presentation by Ed Chow, Center for Strategic and International Studies
4. Presentation by Brian Castelli, Alliance to Save Energy
5. Presentation by Ken Bossong, Ukrainian-American Environmental Association
6. Question and Answer Period