Looking Beyond the Crisis
The future of energy development faces a host of challenges. Environmental, social and political consequences of climate change have become global concerns. The search for alternative and clean energy solutions is gaining new urgency but investment is falling. How will renewable energy projects be funded in the global downturn?
The alternative energy industry is a nascent one; traditional energy companies are some of the most profitable on Earth. It is likely that the two will work side by side in creating America's new energy future.
Undoubtedly, the brave new energy future involves major transitions requiring huge investment and effective leadership. There are major opportunities emerging in renewable energies, carbon markets, efficiency and demand side management, but looming costs and risks threaten to derail progress for many projects.
After a series of successful energy events in the UK, the Financial Times is pleased to be hosting the inaugural FT US Energy Business Conference, bringing together executives from both alternative and traditional energy companies, energy investors, researchers from leading academic institutions and policy-makers for a one-day high-level discussion on the financial challenges to energy growth.
Following the conference on Friday, September 25th, the FT and Enviance will co-host a breakfast briefing for senior executives on "Managing Carbon Risk in the Coming Regulatory Environment". To learn more about this event, or to register, click here.
