The Transition to Green Energy in Europe and Germany

In 40 years, Germany plans to rely almost 100% on renewable energy. How will they get there?

German Economist Claudia Kemfert will discuss how the transition to green energy will help - not hurt - Europe's largest economy by investing in infrastructure and energy efficiency and creating jobs.

Thursday, October 29th, 1:00pm-3:00 pm
The New School, Kellen Auditorium
66 Fifth Avenue, Room 101, New York, NY

Claudia Kemfert is a professor of energy economics and sustainability at Berlin's Hertie School of Governance and head of the department of Energy, Transportation and Environment at the German Institute of Economic Research.

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