2022 Spring & GCPS Wednesday Luncheon | AIChE

Navigating the Energy Transition

There is an emerging global consensus that steps must be taken to mitigate the impact of anthropogenic climate change. The Paris Agreement on climate change has been ratified by 192 countries (all countries except Iran, Libya, Eritrea and Yemen) and the signatories have pledged to make changes to their patterns of energy and land use that achieve “carbon neutrality” or net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) by approximately mid-century. In these countries, energy ministries, energy companies and utilities are evaluating alternative fuels and power sources that can deliver the heat and power required for a modern economy with reduced GHG emissions. While technically proven low-emissions alternatives exist for almost every application, most of these alternatives cost substantially more than the fuels or energy sources they replace. Consequently, most countries will use a combination of regulations, taxes and subsidies to distort the energy market in favor of the lower-emissions alternatives. Achieving a net-zero GHG economy while meeting the energy demand and economic growth needs of the world’s population requires a substantial transformation of the energy industry. Scenario analysis can be used to develop rational models of the pace at which the energy transition could occur, the resulting cost impact on society and the effect on global climate. Current rates of decarbonization of the energy supply are not consistent with meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement, as can clearly be seen by tracking important energy transition marker variables.

Lunch Option

Salad:

Garden Salad- Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch Dressing

Entrees:

Chicken Breast Escondido-

Chicken Breast, Roasted Plum Tomato, Avocado Pulp, Pepper Jack and Queso Fresco Cheeses,

Hearty Texas Ranchero Sauce, Cilantro "Verde" Rice, Tatume Squash, Charred Jalapeno

Vegan Entrée Option: Smoked BBQ Eggplant with Borracho Beans and Spanish Rice

Breads: Assorted Dinner Rolls & Whipped Butter

Dessert: San Antonio Tres Leches Cake, Caramel, Whipped Cream, Strawberries

*This is a ticketed event and available to bundle registrants only