Event Summary
This class will provide a non-technical introduction to several forms of renewable unconventional energy (wind, solar, geothermal for examples) including how the energy is frequently utilized. Common obstacles potentially encountered in an attempt to utilize new forms of energy will be explored. Impediments to and policies supporting adoption of the unconventional energy will be described.
Attendees will receive 2 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon approval.
Learning Objectives
- Review the characteristics of multiple unconventional forms of renewable energy and recognize the attributes of each
- Learn how where such energy sources are located and the availability of alternative energy supplies affect utilization by consumers
- Gain a high level appreciation of types of challenges frequently encountered when adopting new energy sources.
- Recognize the necessity for addressing each element of the energy trilemma when evaluating unconventional energy and consider possible conclusions and responses
Who Should Attend
Any relatively new employee of a gas industry entity and experienced gas industry professionals (administrative, financial, operations, legal, marketing, and other disciplines) seeking to broaden their understanding of the natural gas industry and the environment in which it operates
Meet Your Instructor
J. Richard Moore
Dick Moore has more than 40 years of experience in the energy industry including jobs in both regulated and unregulated segments of this industry. He has held senior management positions in oil and gas exploration and production companies, interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines, gas, and electric utilities as well as natural gas gathering, processing and marketing companies.
Mr. Moore previously served on the Board of Directors of the Gas Processors Association and has held a position as adjunct faculty in the economics department at Richland College in Dallas. He serves as faculty for the Energy Executive Course at the University of Idaho and the Legislative Energy Horizons Institute of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region as well as the Professional Development Institute at the University of North Texas and has been a speaker on energy topics for the Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
