9/23/2012
Electricity, Development and Emissions – Competing Policy Choices & Public‐Private Partnerships Suresh V. Garimella Goodson Distinguished Professor Associate Vice President for Engagement Purdue University Inauguration of Technology Transfer Center / Seminar on Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica Santa Clara, San Carlos, Costa Rica 7 September, 2012
What is Access to Energy? • Access to energy is NOT only minimal access to a light bulb, with minimal impact on global emissions. • Access means much more. Natural progression of access from lights to appliances to factories in a short timespan… Must plan for large‐capacity clean energy generation! • Access to plentiful, clean electricity key to development.
Energy security is the ability to access the energy needed to develop and maintain economic activity, political autonomy and environmental integrity.
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