Agriculture at the Crossroads Conference 2006
2006-11-02
Energy Alternatives for Rural Nebraska Communities, Farms & Ranches
Understand what is going on with energy and how to apply energy alternatives. Sessions will be presented by experts from UNL, the U.S. Department of Energy, NPPD, Dixon Power Systems, and Nebraska Well Drillers Association. Session topics will include funding opportunities for energy systems, producing methane for energy, using nuclear energy and alternate sources of energy, such as solar and wind.
List of Events
Welcome
Cheryl Stubbendieck, Nebraska Agrelations Council Vice-President
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Global & National Overview - Energy Alternatives Broad Overview
Jim Fischer, Senior Technical Advisor, U.S Department of Energy
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Nebraska
Ken Cassman, UNL Professor, Director UNL/NPPD Center for Energy Sciences Research
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What
Funding Opportunities/Energy Systems
Cliff Kumm, USDA Rural Development Energy Systems Grants
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Cliff Kumm, USDA Rural Development Energy Systems Grants
Methane Production/Energy Production
Danny Kluthe, LEAD Fellow, Ag Producer
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Nuclear Energy
Alan Dostal, NPPD & Liaison for UNL/NPPD Energy Center
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National Implications for Nebraska - 25/25
Richard Haun, National 25/25 committee Member
Rob Robertson, Nebraska 25/25 committee Member
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Rob Robertson, Nebraska 25/25 committee Member
Energy Alternatives - Application & Choices:
Wind
Jon Dixon, Dixon Power Systems
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Jon Dixon, Dixon Power Systems
Biofuels
Milford Hanna, Director,UNL Industrial Ag Products Center
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Solar
Jerry Hudgins, Chair, UNL Electrical Engineering Department
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Geothermal
Lee Orton, Nebraska Well Drillers Association, Home Owner Application
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Update - A Unique Parnership - UNL/NPPD Center For Energy Science Research
Ken Cassman, UNL Professor, Director UNL/NPPD Center for Energy Sciences Research
Alan Dostal, NPPD & Liaison for UNL/NPPD Energy Center
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Alan Dostal, NPPD & Liaison for UNL/NPPD Energy Center
