UAE Research Topics

The three research topics are:

1. Comparing the MASDAR approach to attaining zero footprint to the US grassroots approach – Jared Rodriguez, Jayson Uppal, Jacob Mandel, Jesse Gossett. This group will study the current and expected success of the UAE’s government-backed approach to incorporating renewables in its energy mix, and compare it to the very different market-based and grassroots approach of the US in creating a renewable energy sector. Which is most likely to lead to higher levels of renewable energy in the long-term? Which will attain these levels more quickly? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each approach?

UAE Trip Proposal 2008

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES), to be held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates in January 2008, is the largest conference of its kind. With $100 per barrel oil prices looming on the horizon, political and industry leaders from around the world will meet to discuss mankind’s energy future. Attendees include the Ministers of Energy of the UK, US, Kuwait, UAE, Morocco, and Algeria, as well as the President of Iceland, a country which obtains 99.9% of its electricity from renewable sources.

Destination: United Arab Emirates

The Tufts Energy Security Initiative will be traveling to Abu Dhabi  and Dubai between January 14th – January 24th 2008. We will be attending the World Future Energy Summit as well as meeting with leaders in the energy industry. Check back soon for more details!