Renewable Energy in Disaster Relief is the second in the FSEC Speaker Series.

It was held February 22, 2007 at the Florida Solar Energy Center.

The presentation was made by Bill Young, a researcher and disaster relief expert at FSEC, the focus was on two important questions: what do you need to do to prepare for an emergency situation, and what are the benefits of using renewable energy technologies? Solar and other forms of renewable energy offer many benefits to individuals and communities after disasters ranging from hurricanes and severe storms to terrorism or other major calamities, providing power for emergency lighting, medical facilities, shelters and other critical needs. High School and college level students attended.

Previous presentations:

Into the Storm: The Twin Challenges of Peak Oil and Global Warming is the first in the FSEC Speaker Series.

It was held October 19, 2006 at the Florida Solar Energy Center from 6 until 7:30 pm. The session will provide real world solutions that can be implemented on an idividual, state and national level. Topic matter was geared toward the adult learner.