Events

The goal of the PA Energy Alliance is to educate the public about the environmental and economic benefits of nuclear energy, while providing a forum through which members can voice their support for the continued safe operation of Pennsylvania's five nuclear energy plants. The Alliance sponsors educational forums and seminars featuring leaders in energy and government. Please sign up for our email updates and check back in the future to learn about upcoming events.

• Energy Speaker Series

  March 20, 2012

  Sponsored by the PA Energy Alliance
  at Montgomery County Community College

  Join us on Tuesday, March 20, Monday, March 26 and Thursday, April 5
  On MCCC’s Central Campus:
  340 DeKalb Pike
  Blue Bell, PA 19422

  The Series is free and open to the public.

  Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
  Energy Workforce
  Advanced Technology Center – Room 101
  From nuclear to shale, Pennsylvania’s economy is highly dependent on energy jobs. This panel will focus on the work opportunities created by the state’s various forms of energy generation. Confirmed speakers include:
  · Moderated by Suzanne Holloman, Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at Montgomery County Community College
  · Terry Peck, PA Energy Alliance member and Business Manager of UA Local 520 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union
  · Carolyn Albright, Human Resources, Limerick Generating Station
  · Jon Costanza, SunPower Builders
  · Alan Robinson, Program Manager, Kleinfelder, Member of the Marcellus Shale Coalition

  Monday, March 26, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
  An Energy Forecast for Pennsylvania: How will the state be powered in 25 years?
  Advanced Technology Center – Room 101
  This panel will provide an overview of the future of energy, and the role that Pennsylvaniawill play as these changes unfold. Energy cost, government regulations and the role of world politics will be key factors in the discussions. Confirmed speakers include:
  · Moderated by Stephen Mullin, PA Energy Alliance member and Senior Vice-President and Principal at Econsult Corporation
  · Jill Beccaris-Pescatore, Instructor of Economics, Montgomery County Community College
  · Wayne Gardner, Commissioner, PA Public Utility Commission
  · Professor Edward Turzanski, International Relations/Espionage and Terrorism, Assistant Vice President for Government and Community Relations, La Salle University

  Thursday, April 5, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
  Environmental Sustainable Energy
  Advanced Technology Center 101 – NOTE CHANGE
  The state of Pennsylvania features a wide variety of energy sources, and has made significant steps to become a leader in sustainable energy. This panel will focus on the clean energy used in Pennsylvania and the benefits it has for our state. Confirmed speakers include:
  · Moderated by Jeff Norton, Energy Group member at Eckert Seamans
  · John Hanger, Former Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Former President and CEO of PennFuture
  · Professor Rob Kuhlman, Geology Professor, Montgomery County Community College
  · Jon Costanza, SunPower Builders

  For more information, please visit http://paenergyalliance.com/energy-speaker-series, email mmoerder@paenergyalliance.com or call 717-319-1988. For directions and panel locations, please visit http://www.mc3.edu/aboutUs/directions and select Central Campus. We hope to see you there!

  As discussed at the Energy Workforce panel on Tuesday night, check out some of these organizations for job opportunities:

  DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy [eere@service.govdelivery.com]
  Solarbuzz Info [info@solarbuzz.com]
  North American Clean Energy [noreply@nacleanenergy.com]
  Renewable Energy World Magazine North America [Distribution184@qMags.com]
  Solar Energy Industries Association: SEIA Weekly News Brief [seia@multibriefs.com]
  Solar Industry Magazine
  Clean Energy News [infoasp@cleanenergynews.net]
  American Solar Energy Society
  National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  Grid Magazine [alex@redflagmedia.ccsend.com]
  Green Jobs Philadelphia

  Courtesy of Jon Costanza, SunPower Builders

• NRC Public Hearings

  September 22, 2011

  On September 22, the PA Energy Alliance attended the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Public Hearings in support of Limerick Generating Station’s License Renewal.

• PA Energy Alliance Quarterly Call

  August 23, 2011

  On August 23 the PA Energy Alliance hosted an all-member conference call with guest speaker Jarret Adams, Communications Director and Spokesperson for AREVA Inc.. Jarret discussed the state of nuclear power in the U.S. post-Fukushima, as well as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Japan Task Force findings.

• Limerick Community Information Night and Open House

  June 8, 2011

  On June 8, the PA Energy Alliance will attend Limerick Generating Station’s Community Information Night and Open House, which serves to educate the community about Limerick’s operations, the plant’s environmental benefits and other aspects of running a clean, safe and reliable nuclear energy plant. For more information about the open house, visit http://www.exeloncorp.com/PowerPlants/limerick/events.aspx.

• PA Energy Alliance Quarterly Call

  April 5, 2011

  On April 5 the PA Energy Alliance hosted an all-member conference call with guest speaker Tom Kauffman, Senior Media Relations Manager from the Nuclear Energy Institute. Tom discussed the recent events and current situation at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, as well as the ways in which this event can impact the U.S. nuclear industry.

  Listen to the conference call

  Listen to the conference call

  Download the .mp3 file

• Forum: “The Nuclear Option: What role should nuclear energy play in the fight against climate change?”

  November 18, 2010

  For many years the Philadelphia region has had difficulties meeting federal air quality standards under the Clean Air Act. As scientists improve their understanding of the impact air pollution has on our health, these standards are becoming more stringent, and thus, more challenging for the Philadelphia area to meet. Furthermore, states and municipalities are taking the lead in reducing their greenhouse gas contribution with the federal government unable to pass national climate change legislation. The technological options available to help our region reduce both air pollution and greenhouse gases are limited. One controversial solution has been offered with the blessing of some environmental groups: nuclear energy. Nuclear power offers an opportunity to maintain our energy consumption with virtually no air pollution or greenhouse gases, unlike coal, oil, and/or natural gas. Yet, the technology is expensive and brings up another environmental issue: long-lasting radioactive waste. Is nuclear power an environmentally acceptable answer to air pollution and global warming? On November 18, 2010, experts met to debate this very issue.

• PA Energy Alliance Fall 2010 Event

  November 17, 2010

  On November 17, PA Energy Alliance members met for an exclusive tour of Limerick Generating Station and dinner. Marilyn Kray, VP for New Project Development for Exelon Nuclear and President of the NuStart Energy Consortium, joined the Alliance during dinner to talk about the future of nuclear energy in Pennsylvania and the United States.

• Three Mile Island Community Information Night & Open House

  September 22, 2010

  On September 14, 2009, the PA Energy Alliance attended Three Mile Island’s Community Information Night and Open House educated the community about Three Mile Island’s operations, environmental benefits and other aspects of running a clean, safe and reliable nuclear energy plant.

• Limerick Community Information Night and Open House

  May 6, 2010

  On May 6, the PA Energy Alliance attended Limerick Generating Station’s Community Information Night and Open House, which educated the community about Limerick’s operations, the plant’s environmental benefits and other aspects of running a clean, safe and reliable nuclear energy plant.

• 2010 Healthy Lifestyles Expo

  April 16, 2010

  On April 16, 2010, the PA Energy Alliance joined area businesses and organizations at the fifth annual Healthy Lifestyles Expo in Pottstown, PA. The Alliance spoke with and educated community members about the benefits of nuclear energy and about the PA Energy Alliance. The event was sponsored by State Representative Thomas Quigley, The Mercury, Montgomery County Community College and the TriCounty Community Network.

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