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Public debate at Durham University on the future of energy

Durham University and the New Statesman magazine are holding a special debate on the future of our energy supply tonight (Tuesday, September 6).

The debate, to be held at the University's Calman Learning Centre, Durham City, is entitled 'Smarter Energy - Will It Cost The Earth?' and is co-hosted by the Durham Energy Institute (DEI), the University's research facility dedicated to renewable energy, and the New Statesman. The event is being supported by IBM.
 
Bill Bryson our current University Chancellor said: "One of the many things I've loved during my time at Durham University is seeing the way some of the brainiest people I've ever met devote their time to research which improves the quality of all our lives.

"I am assured that this has never been more true than the DEI's search for solutions to the challenges that face us regarding our energy generation and consumption, not just here in the UK, but worldwide and of course in the developing nations.

Professor Richard Davies, Director of the Durham Energy Institute, said: "We're excited about the involvement and support of the New Statesman who've shown great enthusiasm and understanding of the issues from the outset and very grateful for the support of IBM.

"As well as minimising the effects of climate change to protect the environment, we need to find more efficient ways of using a mix of energy sources rather than taking energy for granted the way we have tended to in previous generations. We need to consume energy in a smarter, more efficient way. And for that we need smarter, more efficient systems and technology.

"Can we really simultaneously eliminate fuel poverty, meet rising energy demands and make our energy supply carbon free? There are clearly some hard choices ahead and this event will examine them."

For more information about this public debate, please see www.durham.ac.uk/smarterenergy.

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