WGSI - Equinox Summit: Energy 2030

June 05, 2011

14 talks C11038 Conference/School

Waterloo Global Science Initiative Equinox Summit: Energy 2030.

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Opening Address and Summit Launch

June 05, 2011 PIRSA:11060113 Conference
Benchmarking for our Energy Future

Barry Brook , Walt Patterson , Jatin Nathwani - University of Waterloo , Robin Batterham

June 05, 2011 PIRSA:11060112 Conference
Plugging in the Planet: Building Capacity for the Future

Jay Apt , Yacine Kadi , Craig Dunn - Borealis GeoPower , Greg Naterer - Memorial University of Newfoundland

June 06, 2011 PIRSA:11060110 Conference
Energy Transitions

Vaclav Smil - University of Manitoba

June 06, 2011 PIRSA:11060107 Conference
Energy: The Problem We've Created on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin

Steve Paikin - TVO

June 06, 2011 PIRSA:11060104 Conference
Waste Not, Want Not: Investing in Efficiency

Linda Nazar - University of Waterloo , Cathy Foley , Jillian Buriak , Alan Aspuru-Guzik - Harvard University

June 07, 2011 PIRSA:11060109 Conference
Civilization Far From Equilibrium - Energy, Complexity, and Human Survival

Thomas Homer-Dixon - University of Waterloo

June 07, 2011 PIRSA:11060106 Conference
Energy: The Way We Move on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin

Steve Paikin - TVO

June 07, 2011 PIRSA:11060103 Conference
Ensuring Electricity: What Happens if the Lights Go Out?

Walt Patterson , Bill Rosehart , Ted Sargent - University of Toronto , Maria Skyllas-Kazacos

June 08, 2011 PIRSA:11060108 Conference
Technology, Energy and Nature - Human Values and Open Choices

David Keith

June 08, 2011 PIRSA:11060105 Conference
Energy: The Way We Live on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin

Steve Paikin - TVO

June 08, 2011 PIRSA:11060102 Conference
Presentation of the Equinox Communiqué

Jatin Nathwani - University of Waterloo , Jason Blackstock , Jakob Nygard

June 09, 2011 PIRSA:11060111 Conference

Opening Address and Summit Launch

June 05, 2011 PIRSA:11060113 Conference

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, officially launches the Equinox Summit: Energy 2030 with a challenge for Summit participants, as well as those across the globe, to inspire innovation through intense collaboration and explore tools and strategies to…
Benchmarking for our Energy Future

Barry Brook , Walt Patterson , Jatin Nathwani - University of Waterloo , Robin Batterham

June 05, 2011 PIRSA:11060112 Conference

If we are to advance technological systems for a low carbon and electrified future, how do we measure progress? Through animated videos and a panel discussion with energy experts, this kick-off session introduces some of the technological challenges and implementation hurdles to be overcome if we…
Plugging in the Planet: Building Capacity for the Future

Jay Apt , Yacine Kadi , Craig Dunn - Borealis GeoPower , Greg Naterer - Memorial University of Newfoundland

June 06, 2011 PIRSA:11060110 Conference

This plenary session examines today’s emerging energy technologies as well as the challenges associated with meeting global demand as we move toward an increasingly electrified energy system. Speakers include: Jay Apt, Yacine Kadi, Craig Dunn, and Greg Naterer
Energy Transitions

Vaclav Smil - University of Manitoba

June 06, 2011 PIRSA:11060107 Conference

Energy transitions: a future without fossil energies is desirable, and it is eventually inevitable, but the road from today's overwhelmingly fossil-fueled civilization to a new global energy system based on efficient conversions of renewable flows will be neither fast nor cheap. Distinguished…
Energy: The Problem We've Created on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin

Steve Paikin - TVO

June 06, 2011 PIRSA:11060104 Conference

What happens when we run out of cheap energy and what lessons are we learning along the way? Energy experts participate in a moderated discussion presented live on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin. Speakers include: Vaclav Smil, Zoë Caron, Marlo Raynolds, Robin Batterham, and Alán Aspuru-Guzik
Waste Not, Want Not: Investing in Efficiency

Linda Nazar - University of Waterloo , Cathy Foley , Jillian Buriak , Alan Aspuru-Guzik - Harvard University

June 07, 2011 PIRSA:11060109 Conference

This plenary session examines ways to manage energy demand and advance technological ideas that may improve efficiency at every stage of the energy system. Speakers include: Linda Nazar, Jillian Buriak, Alán Aspuru-Guzik, and Cathy Foley
Civilization Far From Equilibrium - Energy, Complexity, and Human Survival

Thomas Homer-Dixon - University of Waterloo

June 07, 2011 PIRSA:11060106 Conference

Human societies use complexity – within their institutions and technologies – to address their various problems, and they need high-quality energy to create and sustain this complexity. But now greater complexity is producing diminishing returns in wellbeing, while the energetic cost of key sources…
Energy: The Way We Move on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin

Steve Paikin - TVO

June 07, 2011 PIRSA:11060103 Conference

Trains, planes and automobiles — what are we doing to find new resources and modes of transportation? And will it lead us to rethink how we live? Energy experts participate in a moderated discussion presented live on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin. Speakers include: David Keith, Greg Naterer…
Ensuring Electricity: What Happens if the Lights Go Out?

Walt Patterson , Bill Rosehart , Ted Sargent - University of Toronto , Maria Skyllas-Kazacos

June 08, 2011 PIRSA:11060108 Conference

Today we rely on just-in-time delivery of electricity that is sometimes vulnerable to natural disasters and failure at peak demand. This plenary session examines the reliability, resiliency and security of emerging technologies in an increasingly electrified energy system. Speakers include: Bill…
Technology, Energy and Nature - Human Values and Open Choices

David Keith

June 08, 2011 PIRSA:11060105 Conference

As humans, we have developed technologies to control energy transformations from agriculture to nuclear weapons. Increasing technological ability has co-evolved with increasing intensity of energy use and growing complexity of our civilization. These forces have shaped our environmental footprint…
Energy: The Way We Live on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin

Steve Paikin - TVO

June 08, 2011 PIRSA:11060102 Conference

From the buildings we live in to the places we work — we use a lot of energy to keep our habitats lit, warm and efficient. Is there a better way? Energy experts participate in a moderated discussion presented live on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin. Speakers include: Cathy Foley, Maria Skyllas…
Presentation of the Equinox Communiqué

Jatin Nathwani - University of Waterloo , Jason Blackstock , Jakob Nygard

June 09, 2011 PIRSA:11060111 Conference

Born from a unique, international energy summit of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and future leaders from around the world, the Equinox Communiqué offers visionary proposals for transformative action on reducing the electricity-related emissions that drive climate change. Through a series of…

Title	Speaker(s)	Date	Talk Type	Info
Opening Address and Summit Launch		2011-06-05	Conference	View details
Benchmarking for our Energy Future	Barry Brook, Walt Patterson, Jatin Nathwani, Robin Batterham	2011-06-05	Conference	View details
Plugging in the Planet: Building Capacity for the Future	Jay Apt, Yacine Kadi, Craig Dunn, Greg Naterer	2011-06-06	Conference	View details
Energy Transitions	Vaclav Smil	2011-06-06	Conference	View details
Energy: The Problem We've Created on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin	Steve Paikin	2011-06-06	Conference	View details
Waste Not, Want Not: Investing in Efficiency	Linda Nazar, Cathy Foley, Jillian Buriak, Alan Aspuru-Guzik	2011-06-07	Conference	View details
Civilization Far From Equilibrium - Energy, Complexity, and Human Survival	Thomas Homer-Dixon	2011-06-07	Conference	View details
Energy: The Way We Move on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin	Steve Paikin	2011-06-07	Conference	View details
Ensuring Electricity: What Happens if the Lights Go Out?	Walt Patterson, Bill Rosehart, Ted Sargent, Maria Skyllas-Kazacos	2011-06-08	Conference	View details
Technology, Energy and Nature - Human Values and Open Choices	David Keith	2011-06-08	Conference	View details
Energy: The Way We Live on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin	Steve Paikin	2011-06-08	Conference	View details
Presentation of the Equinox Communiqué	Jatin Nathwani, Jason Blackstock, Jakob Nygard	2011-06-09	Conference	View details

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