PEIK Seminar Series

The Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky is pleased to be continuing it’s seminar series regarding energy issues during the Spring 2012 semester. Details will be provided as they become available. All seminars will be held in RGAN 203 from 2:00 to 2:50 pm

February 8  – Opportunities and Challenges for Renewable Energy in Kentucky

Kate Shanks, Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence

For two years, Ms. Shanks has served as the Assistant Director for the Division of Renewable Energy in the Department for Energy Development and Independence. She has a Masters in public administration and a BS in natural resource conservation and management from the University of Kentucky.

February 22 – Fracture Stimulation in Kentucky

Brandon C. Nuttall, Geologist, Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky

Brandon Nuttall received a BS in Geology from Eastern Kentucky University in 1975. He joined the Kentucky Geological Survey 34 years ago where he concentrates on oil and natural gas resources, activity and development, database and GIS, and related research.

March 21 – Policy Decisions for Uncertain Times

Greg Pauley, President & COO, AEP – Kentucky Power Co.

Greg Pauley is president and chief operating officer for Kentucky Power. As president he oversees distribution operations serving 175,000 AEP customers in Eastern Kentucky as well as the operating unit’s safety, customer services, marketing, communications, community affairs, governmental affairs and regulatory functions.  Pauley was previously director – Public Policy for AEP since 2006, working on policy issues impacting the electric utility industry on a national level.

Each seminar is worth one Professional Development Hour (PDH) for industry and professional participants. Participants wanting to receive certificates for Professional Development Hours should sign in on the request form at the seminar.