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UPCOMING PROGRAMS/MEETINGS - 2008

ENERGY OPTIONS FOR UKRAINE SEMINAR
"Achieving National Security for Ukraine Through Energy Independence and Diversification"

WHEN:
Monday, September 15, 2008
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (Eastern Time)

WHERE:
Rome Auditorium, Rome Building
Johns Hopkins University
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
(walking distance from the Dupont Circle Metro station, red line)

The Washington Group (TWG), in conjunction with the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF), the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC), and the Ukrainian American Environmental Association (UAEA), is hosting a panel of speakers on Monday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. who will discuss options for Ukraine to become energy independent, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, fossil fuels, and nuclear power. 
 
Ukraine presently relies on natural gas, oil, and nuclear fuel imported from Russia for more than half of its energy needs – a situation that poses serious risks to Ukraine’s national security, as evidenced by the current conflict between Russia and Georgia. The Russian-Georgian conflict underscores Need for Ukraine to slash reliance on import of Russian energy.

The panelists will address the theme "Achieving National Security for Ukraine Through Energy Independence and Diversification," explore sustainable energy options for Ukraine, and discuss how to raise public awareness on the energy issues facing Ukraine today. 

A question and answer session as well as a reception will follow. The event is being simultaneously webcast – see below for information on how to register for webcast.
 
SPEAKERS:

1. Dr. William S. Woodward,  Vice President - Holtec International: Nuclear Energy (pro).
2. Michael Mariotte,  Executive Director - Nuclear Information and Resource Service: Nuclear Energy (con).
3. Edward Chow,  Senior Fellow - Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Energy Program: Fossil Fuels (oil, gas, and coal). 
4. Brian Castelli,  Chief Operating Officer - Alliance to Save Energy: Energy Efficiency.
5. Ken Bossong,  Co-Director - Ukrainian-American Environmental Association: Renewable Energy (solar, wind, geothermal, biomass/biofuels, water power). 

MODERATOR: Andrew Bihun, Global Trade Development, TWG, USUBC Senior Advisor

WHEN: Monday, September 15, 2008, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (Eastern Time)
 
WHERE: Rome Auditorium, Rome Building, Johns Hopkins University
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036
(walking distance from the Dupont Circle Metro station, red line)
 
WEBCAST REGISTRATION:
To register for the free-of-charge live video webcast, please go to: http://thewashingtongroup.org/Events/2008/energy091508.php

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Due to limited space, those planning to attend in person are encouraged - but not required - to RSVP.  Please contact Andriy Blokhin at andriy.blokhin@gmail.com or 202-297-2484.