Former US Secretary of State Albright to lead Platts Lecture on politics of and prospects for global energy sustainability New York, NY - November 24, 2008 Dr. Madeleine K. Albright, Principal of The Albright Group LLC and former US Secretary of State, along with outspoken energy efficiency advocate David Crane, CEO of NRG Energy, will present the 2nd annual Platts Lecture, "Sense and Sustainability: What Strategies Will Really Work to Create a New Energy Future?" next week in New York City. Platts is a leading global provider of energy and commodities information and a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP). The lecture and breakfast, 9:30 to noon at Deutsche Bank at 60 Wall Street, will explore the prospects of and paths to energy sustainability at a time when the world's assumptions about sustainability suddenly look off base after recent significant changes in demand growth, oil prices, credit accessibility, and US leadership. Particularly timely will be Dr. Albright's unique insights into what America needs to do to restore its global reputation and leadership. She will also discuss the geo-political environment in which the world's energy sustainability agenda is unfolding. In addition to reiterating his call for climate legislation, Mr. Crane is expected to call on the energy industry to smooth the transition to a low-carbon economy. Accredited media are welcome to attend the Platts Lecture as Platts' guests by registering. Television cameras are welcome at Mr. Crane's presentation, but are prohibited, along with tape recorders and cameras, during Dr. Albright's presentation. Non-media may register by phoning 817-570-5877 or 800-851-2710 or online.
Dr. Madeleine K. Albright, Principal of The Albright Group LLC and former US Secretary of State, along with outspoken energy efficiency advocate David Crane, CEO of NRG Energy, will present the 2nd annual Platts Lecture, "Sense and Sustainability: What Strategies Will Really Work to Create a New Energy Future?" next week in New York City. Platts is a leading global provider of energy and commodities information and a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP).
The lecture and breakfast, 9:30 to noon at Deutsche Bank at 60 Wall Street, will explore the prospects of and paths to energy sustainability at a time when the world's assumptions about sustainability suddenly look off base after recent significant changes in demand growth, oil prices, credit accessibility, and US leadership.
Particularly timely will be Dr. Albright's unique insights into what America needs to do to restore its global reputation and leadership. She will also discuss the geo-political environment in which the world's energy sustainability agenda is unfolding. In addition to reiterating his call for climate legislation, Mr. Crane is expected to call on the energy industry to smooth the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Accredited media are welcome to attend the Platts Lecture as Platts' guests by registering. Television cameras are welcome at Mr. Crane's presentation, but are prohibited, along with tape recorders and cameras, during Dr. Albright's presentation. Non-media may register by phoning 817-570-5877 or 800-851-2710 or online.