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Lighting the World: A Conversation with Jim Rogers, Former Chairman and CEO, Duke Energy

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October 26, 2015

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

The Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion with Jim Rogers, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Duke Energy, on his new book: Lighting the World: Transforming our Energy Future by Bringing Electricity to Everyone. Mr. Rogers will discuss the kind of innovative thinking, international cooperation and political will required to provide sustainable energy access to all, and in turn, lift millions of people from poverty. Following his remarks, CGEP Inaugural Fellow David Sandalow will moderate a discussion with Mr. Rogers. Registration is required. This event is open to press. It will also be livestreamed at: energypolicy.columbia.edu/watch.

A podcast of this event (in addition to other past Center events) will be available ~3 to 5 days after the date of the event through iTunes or via our website.

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