Abstract:
Diplomats of the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago will discuss China’s current research and development program to produce energy in an environmentally benign fashion. The discussion will cover Chinese activities in the alternative energy arena including hydro, nuclear, wind, solar, clean coal and other green energy production endeavors. The program will also highlight China’s objectives and efforts to reduce CO2 emissions by 2020 as well as China – US intergovernmental cooperation in clean energy production, particular attention paid to collaborative activities in the Greater Chicago area.

Speakers: Mr. Jianye Cao (Consul and Director of Science & Technology Office) and Mr. Qingqing Zhao (Consul) , Chinese Consulate General in Chicago

Discounted parking will be made available at the 222 E. Huron St. garage: Parking Map

Topic Resources:
U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC)
Low-Carbon Development in the United States and China
How excited should we be about China’s Green Energy?
China surpasses US as world’s top energy consumer
China could create 9.5 Million green jobs with clean energy push
China leads world in green energy investment

Event Details

What: China’s Clean Energy: Current Research, Development & Cooperation

When: Thursday, March 29, 2012
5:00pm Reception & Registration
6:00pm Presentation

Where: Northwestern University Chicago Campus
Hughes Auditorium
303 East Superior

Non member Fees: $10 Advance Reg / $15 Door / $5 Student