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Kathy Wirtanen
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Center for Leadership & Ethics
VMI, Marshall Hall
500 Anderson Drive
Lexington, VA  24450

Energy Development

 

Session C (4:15 pm – 5:30 pm)

Energy and Water Quality Paper Session
Moderator: Tamim Younos, Cabell Brand Center

  • Design of a Two Phase Energy System*—Jacquelyn Nagel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Engineering, James Madison University
  • (S)Assessment of Natural Gas mining on Water Quality in the Chesapeake Bay Region*—Hillary Benedict, Project Manager and Matthew Wisniewski, Student, James Madison University
  • Evolution of Site Conceptual Models at Free Product Remediation Sites in VA*—Matt Richardson, Geologist, Environmental Alliance, Inc.
  • (S) The Effect of Plant Microbial Fuel Cell Operation on the in situ Growth of Plant*—Vincent Zampelli, Student, and Chris Diacheck, Student, James Madison University 
     

Sessions D and E (9:45 am – 11:45 am)

Synthesizing Lessons-learned for Future Decision-making – Uranium Mining/Milling Evaluation Experience in Virginia  
Moderator:  Major Howard Sandborn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of International Studies and Political Science, Virginia Military Institute 

This is not a debate about uranium mining/milling, or a debate at all. It is an opportunity to capture lessons learned from last several years considering uranium mining in Virginia; such as acceptable levels of risk, gaps in science, governmental decision making, public education, siting projects, and more. Finally, as societal decision making becomes more and more complicated, how do we synthesize results from a variety of research areas to make informed decisions?

  • Uranium Mining Working Group and Status of Uranium Mining/Milling in Virginia
    • Rick Weeks, Deputy Director, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
     
  • Big Picture Lessons learned – Uranium Evaluation Experience 
    • Paul A. Locke, JD, MPH, DrPH, Associate Professor, Director, DrPH Program in Environmental Health Sciences, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    • Nathan Lott, Executive Director, Virginia Conservation Network
    • Katie Whitehead, Citizen, Pittsylvania County (invited)
    • Thomas Leahy, Director of Public Utilities, City of Virginia Beach (invited)
     

Session F (12:45 pm – 2:00 pm)

Off-Shore Wind
Moderator: Rick Weeks, DEQ

  • Poseidon Atlantic : Engineering Miliestones and Challenges--Sally McNeilan, Business Development Manager, Fugro Atlantic
  • Guy Chapman, Director of Renewable Energy Research and Program Development, Dominion(invited)
  • Cathie France, Deputy Director, VA Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy

Session G (3:30 pm – 4:45 pm)

Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Water Resources and George Washington National Forest
Moderator: Benjamin Koopferstock, Student, Washington & Lee University School of Law - Journal of Energy, Climate, & the Environment

  • Greg Kozera, President, Virginia Oil and Gas Association
  • Representative, PA Department of Environmental Protection (invited)
  • Amy Mall, Senior Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Defense Council (invited)

 

Sessions H & I (8:30 am – 10:45 am)

Geothermal Heating and Energy Conservation
Moderator: Tamim Younos, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Cabell Brand CenterGreg Kozera, President, Virginia Oil and Gas Association

  • Marilyn Maisano, Ph.D. and James Savage
  • Michael Rakes, P.E., LEED AP, Principal, and David Feron, P.E., Mechanical Engineer, Spectrum Design
  • Thom Drunagel and Gregg Drunagel, Green Hill Mechanical, LLC
  • Representative, Roanoke County Schools (to be invited)