Nelson Institute Community Evnironmental Forum
The Economics of Fracking: Will Cheaper Natural Gas Help or Harm the Climate?
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Time
5:30 p.m.
Location
Description
This 3-part series will explore WI's connection to hydraulic fracturing, aka “fracking.” This drilling and recovery technology has brought vast new sources of natural gas onto the market. In this session, we will hear from energy and policy experts about what fracking means for our energy economy. Speakers: Frank Greb (President, Energy Center of WI); Phil Montgomery (Chairperson, WI Public Service Commission); and Greg Nemet (Assistant Prof, Public Affairs & Environmental Studies, UW-Madison).
Cost
Free and open to the public
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