What is being done in Austin and what can you do?
Media Contact:
Anne Wheeler, LBJ Library & Museum, (512) 721-0216 office
Bergan Casey, Future Forum Steering Committee, (512) 656-2515 mobile
Alternative energy is preferred choice for many Austinites
What: The Future Forum is hosting a symposium on alternative energy resources that are available to Austin consumers. Panelists will address the following:
- What is being done right here in Austin by the City and by other groups in the area of Clean/Alternative/Renewable Energy?
- What are the options that consumers have and what are advantages/barriers to entry for many of these options?
Who: Mayor Will Wynn, moderator
Roger Duncan, Deputy General Manager, Austin Energy
Mark Kapner, Senior Strategic Planner, Austin Energy
Lara Valentine, Director, Economic Development, Clean Energy Sector, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
Tom “Smitty” Smith, Director of Public Citizen’s Texas Office
When: Thursday, March 30, 2006
Program begins at 7:00 p.m.
Reception following about 8:30 p.m.
Where: LBJ Library and Museum, 2313 Red River St., 10th Floor Atrium
Open free-of-charge to Future Forum members and the general public. Media should RSVP by calling the contacts above. Public should RSVP to catheriner@lbjlib.utexas.edu.
The purpose of the LBJ Library Future Forum is to expand the involvement of young Texans with the LBJ Library and its programs by initiating dialogue about current issues and by providing educational and cultural information to its members. It is the ultimate goal of the Future Forum to foster greater civic involvement within our community. Details about other Future Forum programs and membership rates are available at www.lbjfutureforum.org.
Or visit the LBJ Future Forum's Event Page for more information.