Institute for Energy Studies Speaker Series Presents: The Heat Beneath Our Feet

Exploring Geothermal Energy Locally

Geothermal power plant. Extensive network of pipes and towers harnessing steam for energy production in a hilly, verdant landscape.

Event Details

When:

-

Location:

Online: Zoom

In-Person at WWU
Communications Facility, Room 115

Price:

Free

Brought to you by:

Institute for Energy Studies, The Foundation for WWU & Alumni

Description

Check out this video to watch the The Heat Beneath our Feet.

With an increasing focus on renewable energy, this presentation will highlight how geothermal could play a critical role in our region’s energy future, offering a clean, reliable, and locally sourced alternative to traditional energy sources.

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Featuring:

A young man with short brown hair speaks into a microphone. He wears a gray suit, white shirt, and dark red tie.

Andrew Entrikin, Speaker

Andrew is the Director of Broadband and Power Supply at Whatcom Public Utility District No. 1 (Whatcom PUD). In this role he supports the District’s activities related to expanding access to high-speed broadband services and new power supply within the greater Whatcom County community.

Questions and Accommodations

  • Your point of contact for this event is The Foundation for WWU & Alumni. Call (360) 650-3353 or email Alumni@wwu.edu.
  • Advance notice for disability accommodations and special needs is appreciated. Please mention your needs when registering.
  • There will be auto-captions for the Zoom webinar.

Visitor Parking at WWU on Weekdays

  • Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: limited paid parking is available at the south C lots and north 6V and 7G lots.
  • Purchase your permit at the lot pay stations or use the Parkmobile app. 
  • More parking details for campus visitors are available online. 

Parking at WWU on Weekdays for Visitors with Disabilities

  • Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: both a WWU permit and state disability placard are needed.
  • Purchase your permit at the pay stations in lot C or 6V or use the Parkmobile app (use Zone 1200). This allows parking in any disability space. If these are full, you can use a non-reserved space nearby.
  • More parking details for campus visitors with disabilities are available online.

The views expressed by our speakers do not necessarily reflect those of Western Washington University.