Sixth annual Energy Week at Penn set to focus on AI, climate action on campus

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Event Timing and Organization: Penn’s sixth annual Energy Week, presented by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and the Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology, will take place from Monday, Feb. 23 to Friday, Feb. 27.
Main Focus: The week will emphasize the impact of rising artificial intelligence usage and the increasing demand for data centers on the energy landscape and climate sustainability.
Event Programming: This year’s events aim to build on past successes by highlighting topics relevant to current energy transition challenges. They include workshops, tours, panels, and discussions involving collaborations across multiple academic departments.
Expansion to New Areas: This year’s programming includes new elements such as the inclusion of film studies, with a screening of “King Coal” and a “Science Café” featuring professors from different fields.
Diverse Lineup of Speakers and Activities: Notable presentations include a seminar by Kleinman Center professor and Former Chief Economist to President Joe Biden’s Investing in America Cabinet, Heather Boushey, addressing the economics of climate change. On Thursday, a tour of the new Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology will showcase energy-efficient systems, featuring LEED-certified innovations.
Objective: The event aims to connect campus-wide research and actions related to energy transition, climate, and sustainability and to help participants understand the role of energy solutions in fostering a more sustainable world.
Impact of Weather: Events scheduled for the first day were canceled or postponed due to winter weather conditions.

By attending these events, participants aim to gain insights into how Penn is contributing to energy-related solutions and their broader implications for climate and sustainability.

For more details, visit The Daily Pennsylvanian or contact Danna Cai at [email protected].