UMaine to host ‘Power Dialog’ on state’s energy, climate policies
The University of Maine will take part in “Power Dialog: Maine’s Energy Future,” an event that aims to engage students, faculty and staff at high schools, colleges and universities throughout Maine in a weeklong discussion with state officials about energy and climate policies.
Organized locally by Unity College, UMaine and Maine Conservation Alliance, the Power Dialog is a nationwide, nonpartisan educational event focused on bringing students face-to-face with officials in 30 states, according to a Unity College news release.
Faculty in each state will teach energy and climate policy in their classes, and students will then travel to Power Dialog sites to engage policymakers, the release states.
The Maine Power Dialog event will be held from 2:30–4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 at Wells Conference Center.
State officials will present five- to 10-minute overviews of their roles in Maine’s energy policy, and describe how their efforts connect with regional and national climate plan developments. Their remarks will be followed by a facilitated Q&A session with students attending Maine’s Power Dialog classes.
The April 6 event is free and open to college and high school students. Registration is online.
More information about “Power Dialog: Maine’s Energy Future,” including the full news release and agenda, is on the Unity College website.