The Sakamaki Extraordinary Lectures are an annual summer series extending the intellectual resources of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa to the community.
The 2009 lectures support Outreach College's Sustain Your Brain initiative and provide a multi-dimensional examination of Hawai‘i's progress in the development of clean and renewable energy.
LECTURES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (advance registration required for Hawai‘i Clean Energy Day)
LECTURES BEGIN AT 7:00 PM IN THE UHM ARCHITECTURE AUDITORIUM (unless otherwise noted)
For more information, please call 956-8246.
Wednesday, May 20
Kilowatt Ours (film)
screening sponsored by Kanu Hawaii
The Sky's the Limit: Energy Opportunities for Hawai‘i
presentation/discussion lead by Darren Kimura
"KILOWATT OURS: A PLAN TO RE-ENERGIZE AMERICA" is an award-winning film that provides simple, practical, affordable solutions to America's energy crisis and shows how we can save electricity, save money and make a difference for the planet.
Following the film screening, self-described "serial energy entrepreneur" Darren Kimura discusses some of the renewable energy technologies being explored here in Hawai‘i, local prospects for green jobs, and how we can each make simple changes to reduce our energy consumption.
Online Video Links: Green Hawai‘i | You Tube
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Hawai‘i Clean Energy Day
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Opportunity of Our Lives: Bringing Clean Energy Home
Keynote address by Christine Ervin
A day of speakers, panels, exhibits, and vigorous discussion centering on the Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative, an agreement that could position Hawai‘i as a leader in energy efficiency and clean energy development.
Advanced registration required for this day-long event, which includes lunch.
For more on Hawai‘i Clean Energy Day, click here.
Wednesday, June 17
The Poseidon Adventure: A Down-Side-Up Story of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
with Dr. Hans Krock
The tropical ocean is the largest energy resource in the world and is available through the use of technology that has been proven in Hawai‘i. Global warming has actually made this technology more efficient and the global economic crisis has made tapping this resource on a large scale inevitable.
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30pm
Native Hawaiian Perspectives on Renewable Energy Development
in Halau o Haumea, Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies
Native Hawaiians have a tradition of caring for the land and the people of these islands. Faced with environmental, economic, and cultural challenges, leaders in the Hawaiian community engaged in the development of clean energy, scholars of cultural and resource management, and state policy makers come together to discuss policies and actions to ensure a sustainable energy future for Hawai‘i.
Moderator: Ramsay Taum, UHM School of Travel Industry Management and Sustain Hawai‘i
Panelists:
Michael L. Kaleikini, Puna Geothermal Ventures
Davianna McGregor, UHM Ethnic Studies
D. Noelani Kalipi, First Wind
Myron Thompson, 21st Century Technologies
with
Discussants: Sen. Mike Gabbard; Rep. Hermina Morita; and Pono Shim, Enterprise Honolulu
Wednesday, July 22
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Solutions for Hawai‘i's Economy
with Dr. Denise Eby Konan
The energy infrastructure of Hawai‘i is more dependent on petroleum than any other state's. Denise Konan shares an analysis of the carbon intensity of Hawai‘i's commercial and residential activities. Her study indicates "greening" the visitor sector, utilities, transportation, and residential buildings does more than help our environment, it can cut power costs in the long run and strengthen the economy.
Wednesday, August 5
Biofuel Potential for Hawai‘i
Presentations from local companies engaged in the research and production of alternatives to fossil fuels, from algae to used cooking oil, discuss current developments in their field and their vision for the future.
Moderator: Maria Tome, DBEDT
Panelists:
Frank Chan, Kuehnle Agrosystems
Kelly King, Pacific Biodiesel
Scott Turn, Hawai‘i Natural Energy Institute
Paul S. Zorner, Hawai‘i Bioenergy
Speaker Presentations: Maria Tome, Frank Chan, Kelly King, Scott Turn, Paul S. Zorner.
Funded in part by the Shunzo Sakamaki Extraordinary Lecture Endowment at the University of Hawai‘i Foundation and the Hawai‘i Energy Policy Forum's Koaniani Fund at the Hawai‘i Community Foundation.