Weknow thechallenges Weknow thestakes We?re com ng together to createthesolutions
TheGloba EnergyFutureInitiativeconnectsthe world-classresearch of theColorado School of Mines with theleaders,thebu ldersand thestakeholderswho put it nto action
Our reputat on speaksfor itse f Our work unlocksnew possibilities Weinviteyou to join us
For more information about the Globa Energy Future Initiat ve at Colorado Schoo of Mines, contact associate director Gregory Clough at gclough@m nes edu
The future of energy is now, at Mines
5/9/23
The future of energy is happening. Here. Now.
TheGoba EnergyFutureInit at ve(GEFI) sascienceand engineering framework for creating our secure,res ent and ust global energyfuture
Thegrand cha engeof anet-zero global energy futurerequires:
- Systemsth nking acrosssectors
- Interdisciplinarycollaborat on and expertise
- Transforming research into action
M nes?Global EnergyFutureInitiativeconnectsenergy innovators,industryleadersand po cymakersw th cutting edge-research from world-c assMinesfaculty
Governmentsand industryaround theglobearepursuing increasinglyambitiousin tiativesto reducegreenhousegas emissionsand divers fytheir energyportfolios,a whilethe world isfac ng s gn ficant growth in energydemand from emerging and developing econom es On thesecomplex issues,Mineshasauniquecombination of expertisewith thedepth to meet theenergychallengeshead on Mines hasan exceptional track record of solving tough scientific and eng neer ng problemsacrossthegamut of energyand environmental f e ds Theuniversityen oysareputation as an unbiased problem-solver in the d scip nesrelated to earth,energyand environment;requ rementsfor practical solutions
Wth partnersfrom academia,industry,government and civ societyga van zed byMines?uniquelycomprehens ve expertise,we?redeve op ng energysolutionsthat will shape dec sion-making,now and in thedecadesto come
Through technical research,education,workshops, seminars,symposia,public outreach and more,GEFI sa platform for deation and collaborat on
Shareyour know edgewith theworld and sharpen thetoo sto bu d abrighter future
The Global Energy Future Initiative works within and across the most important hub areas of energy innovation:
Low Carbon & Renewable Energy
Developing ow-carbon,renewab e,secure,resilient and adapt veenergyinfrastructurethat fosterseconomic growth whilereducing env ronmental impact
Carbon Capture Uti zation & Storage (CCUS)
Exp oring mu tidisc plinaryapproachesto scient fic,
engineering and policyresearch on net-zero emiss ons techno ogical innovat ons
Clean Water Innovation
Shap ng theroleof technolog ca innovation n reimagin ng g oba water in thefutureenergysystem
The future of energy is now, at Mines
An integral element of GEFI is solving the societal challenges connected to the energy future. Research and innovations in the hubs are affected by societal factors:
Environmental, Socia & Governance (ESG)
Connecting thesocial and techn ca expertiseon campus with theincreased focusfrom governments,industry, investorsand communitieson environmental,socia and governanceissues
Economics, Markets & Innovat on Bringing M nes?uniqueapproach to energyeconomicsand thebusinessof innovat on through an entrepreneur a mindset
Regulation & Po icy
Integrating theun versity?sexpansiveenergyknow edge into global discussionsto inform and shapereasonable energyregulation and policy
Security & Resilience
Creating diverseand stableglobal energysystemsthat empower developing countriesand ensurestab ty n an interconnected world
As a member of the Global Energy Future Initiative, you will:
Connect directly to M nes research resu ts Accessand help guideMines?technical research to ach eve your net-zero energygoals
M nerals & Meta s
Exploring so utionsto meet mineralsand meta s needsfor our futureenergysystem,including sustainable min ng practices,techno ogical innovat on and transformation in mining and defining therolesof markets, economics,and policy
O l & Gas
Navigat ng interdisciplinaryapproachesto thescience, engineering and policyof oil and gasin our net-zero energy future
Supp y Chain Transparency
Understanding how our futureenergysystem will impact theg oba supplychain and theassociated effectson markets,commun tiesand theenvironment
Build strong and s gnificant re ationships
Connect with leadersfrom academia,industry,government and civ societyto influenceand support g obal energy decis on-mak ng
Invest n the future
Empower future eadersat pointsacrosstheenergysystem, includ ng industry,science,techno ogyand policy
Join an n tiative where problems are solved
Join stakeho dersthroughout theenergysystem work ng to advancethecommon good
Help build a sustainable future through interdisc pl nary collaboration
LeverageMines?broad technical expertisethroughout the
energysystem toma ntainacomprehensiveunderstanding of futureenergyopportunities and challenges
Year-long program benefits will include:
- Opportunitiesto prov deinput on research projects to ensurethat themost relevant technical challenges arebeing met
- Accesstofacultyand research staff aswell as cutt ng-edgedata,relevant reports,PhDthesesand research high ghtingkeyenergytrends
- Recruitingaccessto studentsand post-doctora fe ows
- Invitationsto our annualmeetings,whereyou can networkwith ead ngenergyexpertsin the mounta nsof Colorado
- Participationin workshops, lecturesand roundtables w th re evant stakeho ders,inc ud ngpo cymakers
- Fac tatedpublic engagement through web nars, seminarsand more
About Colorado School of Mines
Since1874,Co oradoSchool of Mineshasbeena pioneer at thefrontiersof sc enceand engineer ng
Whether ocat ngand uncovering earthresources, building thefuture of energyproduction or establishing new standards n environmental stewardship,the students,facultyand alumn of Colorado Schoolof Minesbr ngunmatchedexpertise and practica solut onstothemost mportant challenges in energy Over thedecades,Mines?expertisehasexpanded to meet thechangingneeds of industryand society It hasfound keyrolesto playin thegrowth and evolution of theglobalenergyand natural-resource industr es Minesisthethought,systems and technology eader, ideally-suitedto meet global energyfuture cha enges Mines?applied expertise,connections toindustry and relationshipsw ththeNat ona Renewable Energy Laboratory(NREL) and theUnited StatesGeo ogical Survey(USGS) areunmatched amongacadem c institutions
With theGoba EnergyFuture In tiative,we?reopening new channelsof communication,connecting powerful leadersand ideasand putting theworld-classresearch capab tiesof Minesinto action
