Tag: Education
‘Women in Clean Energy’ initiative gets backing from governments, industry
Initiative can help countries share best practices, develop or enhance national programmes of action The governments of Sweden, Italy, Canada, as well as the International Energy Agency (IEA), are seeking to promote greater participation for women in the clean energy field, an initiative that is receiving a wide backing from other governments and industry, according to […]
US coal consumption by educational institutions has declined by 64% since 2008
Coal was replaced by natural gas and geothermal heat to meet sustainability initiatives set by each university Coal consumption by educational institutions such as colleges and universities in the US fell from 2 million short tons in 2008 to 700,000 short tons in 2015, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Consumption declined in each […]
West Texas E3 Summit Aug. 10-11 brings together energy industry, educators
Jason Latimer, judge on the popular Syfy TV show, “Wizard Wars,” one of featured speakers at E3 Summit Abilene, Texas – With the oil and gas economy on the upswing after two years of low oil prices, businesses and educators are gathering to discuss the future of students in the West Texas energy industry at the E3 Summit. The […]
Texas training youth for oil field jobs in midst of industry bust
Big gap in Texas oil and gas labour force between 20-year olds and baby boomers soon to be retiring The oil industry is mired in its latest bust. But in Texas, education officials are working harder than ever to prepare more young people for the oilfield. Their commitment shows the state’s unshakeable commitment to the energy […]
API praises House committee vote for energy bill supporting LNG exports
Training opportunities created by LNG bill will ensure that workers of all backgrounds can prepare for new, well-paying jobs in energy sector New bipartisan legislation approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee is being lauded as a step forward for American LNG exports by the industry’s top lobby group. The American Petroleum Institute says the bill will […]
Powering the Future: Why UT Is The Energy University
By J.B. Bird for The University of Texas at Austin Energy is such a constant presence in our lives, we often take it for granted. Like the clean water that runs from our taps, we just expect energy to be cheap and ever-present, whether it’s the electricity that charges our phones, the natural gas that heats […]
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