[E&E seminars] Thursday - Sustainable Energy and National Security: The U.S. Navy Perspective

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The MIT Sustainability at Sloan Speaker Series and the MIT Energy Initiative present:

Sustainable energy and national security: The U.S. Navy perspective

Rear Admiral Philip Hart Cullom
Director, Chief of Naval Operations Energy and
Environmental Readiness Division
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Thursday, September 16th, 12-1PM
MIT Building E62-276
100 Main Street, Cambridge, MA

Lunch will be served

Description
Energy security is a critical component of national security.  Trends in energy markets, warfare, and global climate have put the United States and our global partners at a critical crossroads for action. How the Navy and the nation at large manage limited resources will impact economic growth and international relations over the next century.  Identifying and understanding global energy trends has led the Navy to institute a cultural change to increasing energy efficiency, improve technology, and expand its use of alternative fuels and renewable energy.  This discussion on global trends impacting energy policy will highlight the impact on the Navy and national energy security, as well as tie these factors to Navy investments which will enhance combat capability, reduce costs, and improve energy security.  Recent efforts include the commissioning of the first Navy ship with a hybrid electric drive; the supersonic flight of an F/A-18 Super Hornet on a biofuel blend; and partnerships across industry, academia, and federal agencies to advance energy initiatives.  Addressing key challenges will require innovations in technology, policy, and business models as the Navy and the nation take action.

Speaker Bio
Rear Admiral Philip H. Cullom is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a bachelor's degree in Physics. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration with distinction from Harvard Business School.
At sea, Cullom has served in various operational and engineering billets. Most recently, from June 2007 to August 2008, he commanded the Eisenhower and George Washington Strike Groups, as commander, Carrier Strike Group 8.
Ashore, he has served in various staff, policy, strategy, and technical positions, including The White House, Joint Staff, and his current position as director of the Navy’s Energy and Environmental Readiness Division, N45.
Cullom's personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
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