Energy Policy and Technology
Speaker: Joseph T. Kelliher, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with commentary by Commissioner Jon Wellinghoff
Date: Friday, September 19, 2008
Time: 4:00-6:00PM
Location: E51-325
Sponsor: MIT Energy Initiative
Abstract
In his talk, Chairman Kelliher will discuss the relationship between technology and energy policy, how technological developments force change in policy, and how technological limits constrain energy policy options, with a focus on electricity competition policy and climate change.
About the speaker
Joseph T. Kelliher serves as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He served as a Commissioner from 2003 until President Bush appointed him Chairman in 2005. Chairman Kelliher has an extensive record of public service, including positions such as Senior Policy Advisor to Department of Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham; member of the Bush/Cheney transition team; and majority Counsel to the House Committee on Commerce. He also has considerable experience in the private sector, including roles such as Counsel for a major law firm and representing interests of a large public utility and a nuclear power trade association.
