The role of economists and engineers in the pursuit of sustainability - date to be confirmed

Mon, 2011-11-14 20:35 -- adminssee

In the pursuit of sustainability there is much talk about the need to increase energy efficiency but much less discussion about what this actually means. When economists and engineers talk about efficiency they are rarely talking about the same thing, with economists typically focusing on money and engineers more often focusing on electrons. For example, economists believe it is efficient to leave the lights on all night if the person paying the bill dislikes turning them on an off more than they dislike paying their electricity bill.

Solar electricity – getting better all the time

Mon, 2011-11-14 20:30 -- adminssee

Solar electricity is continually dropping in price, and the solar industry is doubling in size every 20 months.  It is predicted that in some markets, the price of solar electricity will be the same as conventional electricity within a few years.  This presentation will give an overview of solar electricity worldwide and a summary of the latest research on using nanotechnology to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of solar cells.

Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Transport

Mon, 2011-11-14 20:18 -- adminssee

Andrew will provide a technical and up to date discussion of sustainable transport including information on the following items:

  • the current status of electric vehicles;
  • the future role of electric vehicle in a broader vision for urban sustainability.

Panel Discussion:

The seminar will conclude with a Question and Answer session to an invited panel including Andrew, and representatives and advocates of Rail Back on Track and and CityCycle.

Sustainable Development in Australia’s National Capital: Results from Online Forum Participation"

Mon, 2011-11-14 20:14 -- adminssee
Abstract:Public participation in Sustainable Development Planning (SDP) of large modern cities represents significant challenges to governments, public agencies and those responsible for developing infrastructure. In the case of Canberra, Australia’s national capital, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government took an innovative approach to citizen participation and involvement.

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