Residents are invited to a panel discussion hosted by the Durango Chamber of Commerce next weekaimed at fostering dialogue on local energy issues.
The event, titled “Forums for Progress – Panel on Energy in Southwest Colorado,” will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Durango Public Library and is free to the public. Lunch will be available for purchase.
Speakers will include Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission Chair Jeff Robbins, Merrion Oil & Gas Investment Manager George Sharpe, La Plata Electric Association CEO Chris Hansen and Entrada Energy COO Kyle Kerr.
Robbins, a longtime attorney, has helped guide the ECMC’s expanded regulatory scope into emerging energy sources such as geothermal and carbon sequestration. He will discuss Colorado’s evolving energy policies and the role of geothermal energy in the state’s transition.
Sharpe, of Farmington, has more than 40 years experience in the energy industry and is an advocate for the oil and gas industry.
Hansen has more than 25 years of experience in the global energy industry with expertise in energy economics and data analytics, and will present insights from his work and expertise.
Kerr has more than 25 years experience in drilling, capital projects and renewable energy development, and focuses on advancing geothermal and other low-carbon energy projects with an emphasis on sustainable, capital-efficient growth.
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