U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs

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Julie Ruggiero, (202) 586-4940		 For Immediate Release
March 13, 2008
 
U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary for Science to Highlight Research Efforts to Accelerate Advanced Energy Technologies for the 21st Century
 
WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, March 14, 2008, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Under Secretary for Science Raymond Orbach will deliver remarks at the National Academies Summit on America’s Energy Future in Washington, DC.  Under Secretary Orbach is expected to highlight the Department’s innovative basic research efforts to accelerate the creation of breakthrough energy technologies for the 21st century.  This research is critical to furthering the Bush Administration’s comprehensive strategy of maintaining our competitive edge and bringing online more clean energy technologies in an effort to increase energy, economic and national security.

WHO: DOE Under Secretary for Science Raymond Orbach
WHAT: Remarks at the National Academies Summit on America’s Energy Future
WHEN: March 14, 2008
8:15 AM EDT
WHERE: National Academy of Sciences Building
2100 C St. NW
Washington DC

*NOTE: Reporters who wish to attend must register in advance with the National Academies’ Office of News and Public Information by phone, (202) 334-2138 or e-mail, news@nas.edu.  A live webcast of the event will be available from the National Academies.

The National Academies is comprised of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council.  The summit on America’s Energy Future will feature presentations by leading energy experts from the U.S. government, universities, and the private sector on various energy issues related to security, the economy, and the environment.  Read more information on the National Academy Summit on America's Energy Future and view the complete agenda.
 
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C.