Event Summary
As the energy landscape evolves, many professionals lack a clear understanding of unconventional renewable energy sources and how they integrate with existing energy systems. Information is often fragmented, overly technical, or disconnected from practical application within traditional energy operations.
This gap leads to missed opportunities, poor decision-making, and difficulty aligning renewable initiatives with business strategy. Organizations may struggle to evaluate emerging technologies, adapt to market shifts, or effectively participate in the energy transition.
This course provides a practical, accessible overview of unconventional renewable energy sources—such as hydrogen, bioenergy, geothermal, and other emerging technologies—while connecting them to real-world applications. It focuses on how these energy sources work, where they fit, and what they mean for today’s energy professionals.
Participants will be better equipped to evaluate renewable energy opportunities, contribute to strategic discussions, and understand how unconventional energy sources integrate with existing infrastructure. They will gain the confidence to engage in conversations shaping the future of energy within their organizations.
What You Will Gain
- A foundational understanding of unconventional renewable energy sources and how they differ from traditional energy systems
- Insight into key technologies such as hydrogen, bioenergy, geothermal, and emerging solutions
- Clarity on how these energy sources integrate with existing natural gas and energy infrastructure
- The ability to evaluate opportunities, risks, and practical applications within your organization
- Increased confidence in participating in energy transition and sustainability discussions
- A broader perspective on market trends and the evolving energy landscape
Who Should Attend
- Energy industry professionals seeking to understand emerging energy technologies
- Operations, engineering, and technical personnel expanding into renewable energy topics
- Business development and strategy professionals evaluating new energy opportunities
- Managers and leaders navigating energy transition initiatives
- Compliance, regulatory, and sustainability professionals
- Anyone looking to build foundational knowledge of unconventional renewable energy sources
Attendees will receive 2 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion.
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.
