There are a variety of offshore energy production methods that could be viable for North Carolina. Tonight on Energy Connections, tune in to discuss those offshore energy options, the pros and cons of each, and a look at our state’s oil spill emergency response preparation.

June 22, 2010
8-9p.m.

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Bob Leker
Renewable Energy Program Manager for the North Carolina Energy Office

Dr. Doug Rader
Co-Chair of the Legislative Research Commission Advisory Subcommittee on Offshore Energy Exploration. Dr. Rader is also the chief ocean scientist for the Environmental Defense Fund

Doug Hoell
Director of the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management in the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety

More information:

North Carolina General Assembly
www.ncleg.net
(919) 733-4111

North Carolina Energy Office
www.energync.net
1-800-662-7131

North Carolina Emergency Management Oil Spill Response
www.nccrimecontrol.org/gulfoilspill

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