Current Trends in Energy Generation (Webinar)

In Current Trends in Energy Generation, you'll learn ...

• The relationship between the different fuels/technologies for electricity production (coal, gas, renewables, nuclear, oil).
• The key energy trends impacting both emissions and costs.
• Current energy storage technologies.
• The impact of fracking in the U.S. on emissions and electricity pricing.

Overview

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The curriculum includes a data and fact-based overview of current electrical energy generation trends. It is led by an expert with over 40 years technical, strategic, and financial experience in the energy sector, with international energy experience with multi-national companies, Newmont Corporation, Rio Tinto, and ExxonMobil.

The webinar is designed to provide key and pertinent electrical energy generation information on the changes that are occurring both in the U.S. and globally.

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• The trend of solar and wind energy production costs, and the impact on retail electricity pricing.
• The relationship between the different fuels/technologies for electricity production (coal, gas, renewables, nuclear, oil).
• The key energy trends impacting both emissions and costs.
• Key examples of increasing renewable energy penetration and retail electricity prices in Germany and California.
• Current energy storage technologies