This newsletter summarizes events and news from the Sustainable Energy Development (SEDV) Master's program at the University of Calgary: - The editor reflects on her experience with the SEDV program and passing the editor role to a new student. - An article describes a garden mixer event for new and returning SEDV students, where they socialized, played games, cooked food and planted crops together in the community garden. - A profile of Professor Allan Ingelson provides details on his work with environmental law and energy policy, and his views on changes upcoming in sustainable energy development.

1. SEDV Newsletter
Volume 2, Issue 8 September, 2016
MSc SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT (SEDV)
From the Editor
It's good to look back and re-evaluate the
personal steps taken during your career de-
velopment and realize where you were and
where you are today. This sixteen-months at
the SEDV master program has been fantas-
tic and a great experience for me as a ma-
ture student.
During my time as the SEDV editor, I com-
pleted three editions of this unique SEDV
newsletter during 2016. It has been wonder-
ful to gather and organize information for
each of the editions, thinking that people outside of our program will
read it with great interest. I hope, I was able to bring a positive message
regarding the sustainable energy development that is a cornerstone and
guide for this program and its members. Now with this last edition, I
want to say thank you for all your collaboration and insights. It is even
more motivating to leave the legacy to our new editor Ms. Kristin Skel-
ton, who will be delighted in sharing all the new events and news for
2017. Each of us brings a new style and personal touch; however, we all
share the same goal of letting the outside world know about the SEDV
program and the people that make it challenging and unique. All the
best in your future endeavors.
Kind regards,
Adriana Zuniga
SEDV Garden Mixer 2-3
Faculty Insight: Prof.
Allan Ingelson
4
ALUMNI CORNER: Car-
los A. Murillo.
5-6
SEDV 2017 cohort,
Field trip to Medicine
Hat Solar Thermal
Plant
7-8
SEDV 2017 cohort,
Introductory Ecology
Workshop
9
Sustainability on the
news
10
Important upcoming
events
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A Newsletter brought to you 3 times a year by the Sustainable Energy Development Program (SEDV) from the University of Calgary
Inside this issue:

2. The month of May welcomed a bright
new cohort of SEDV students, eager to
begin their SEDV experience. The SEDV
Garden Mixer was hosted Friday, May
20th, at the University of Calgary commu-
nity garden as a chance for new and old
SEDV students to meet and mingle during
an afternoon full of fun activities.
Before the garden mixer began, the dedi-
cated SEDVS committee arrived to set up
for the event, bringing food, cooking
utensils, tents, tables and other utility
items to make the event a success. (Big
thanks to these superstars!) Committed
to sustainability and the environment,
guests were asked to bring their own re-
usable plate-ware and water bottles.
As SEDV students began filtering in, they
engaged in lighthearted games of soccer
and Frisbee on the field beside the com-
munity garden. Noon rolled around and
Jeff, our fearless SEDVS president, took
on the role of barbeque master, grilling
up a great selection of delicious burgers
and sausages. Vegetarian barbeque op-
tions were also available for any SEDV
herbivores. A choice of salads and snacks
accompanied the delectable barbeque
goodies to make for a wonderful, bal-
anced meal.
After lunch, everyone was rounded up for
a game of Animal Palooza, courtesy of
SEDVS vice president Jillian’s imagination.
Each person drew a random animal from
a mystery bag that they had to keep se-
cret to themselves. Once an animal had
been assigned, the person with the ani-
mal was only allowed to communicate
with the noises their animal makes – me-
ow! Overcoming some initial shyness, the
community garden quickly turned into a
regular zoo of beasts and critters. Amidst
the cacophony of animal noises, SEDV-ers
sought out others with kindred animals
to form their species squad, which creat-
ed teams for the subsequent activity of
garden planting.
SEDV GARDEN MIXER
BY PETER TSENG—MSC SEDV CANDIDATE 2016
Peter has a Bachelor of
Science, Honours (BScH),
in Biochemistry from
Queen's University. He will
be graduating in November
2016, with a Masters in
Sustainable Energy Devel-
opment (SEDV) at the Uni-
versity of Calgary.
He has a passion for sus-
tainable energy and the
environment, and also for
tennis. He is a certified ten-
nis instructor (Level 1)
through the Tennis Profes-
sional Association of Cana-
da.
Peter holds the position of
Programs Chair for the
Emerging Leaders for Solar
Energy (ELSE).
ELSE is a network of young
professionals, students,
and solar advocates work-
ing with Canadian Solar
Industries Association
(CanSIA) and industry
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SEDV team planting the vegetables seeds, from left to right, Jose Alejandro Duenez, Hannah Wentzell,
Dr. Irene Herremans, Bernard Wong and Jessica Lof Monceaux. Photo courtesy of Adriana Zuniga.

3. SEDV GARDEN MIXER (CONT)
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In a combined team effort, the SEDV plot
of the community garden was cleared and
readied for seed planting. A variety of
plants and vegetables were planted in the
garden, including flowers, carrots, beets,
broccoli, cauliflower, kale, lettuce, basil,
parsley, dill, rosemary, sage, radishes,
spinach, leeks, Swiss chard, mint, zucchini
and tomatoes. A garden-watering sched-
ule was also made for taking care of the
garden for the year. With the SEDV plot of
the community garden seeded, the gar-
den mixer slowly drew to a close.
The SEDV garden mixer was a great success
that saw new and old SEDV students meet
one another under a fun and productive
atmosphere. Through the summer, many
SEDV-ers enjoyed the harvesting and eating
of the bountiful vegetables and herbs plant-
ed in the community garden. Thank you to
our SEDVS committee and all attendees for
an awesome event! For the full story please
visit our Facebook page, and more photos
in google .
stakeholders to build a
strong solar energy future
across Canada.
Peter coordinated the
launch of the Solar Ambas-
sadors Program at the Uni-
versity of Calgary. As well,
He worked with the ELSE
AB Provincial Board to or-
ganize events advocating
solar energy targeted to-
wards post-secondary stu-
dents and young profes-
sionals.
During the Summer 2016,
Peter was the graduate
teaching assistant for
SEDV615 (Environmental
Impact Assessment in the
Energy Sector). He offered
guidance to students on
course content for assign-
ments and exams. He was
responsible for course ad-
ministration duties includ-
ing online student portal
organization, assessment
grades management and
communications.
For more information
about Peter, please follow
the link to his profile in
LinkedIn.
Top left , a wild visitor performing quality control of the SEDV garden; top right vegetables
harvest sample; center SEDV vegetables growing season.
Photos courtesy of Peter Tseng and Hannah Wentzell

4. FACULTY INSIGHT: PROF. ALLAN INGELSON
Professor Allan Ingelson is
the Executive Director of
the Canadian Institute of
Resources Law and an As-
sociate Professor in the
Faculty of Law and
Haskayne School of Busi-
ness at the University of
Calgary. He holds Bachelor
of Science and Juris Doctor
degrees and was admitted
to the Law Society of Al-
berta in 1991. He practised
law in Alberta and com-
pleted a Master of Laws
(LL.M.) in natural resources
and environmental law and
policy at the University of
Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.
Professor Ingelson is the general editor of the Canada Energy Law Service. He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association,
American Energy Bar Association, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN), the Academy of Legal Studies in
Business. He has published numerous articles in a variety of Canadian and international scholarly energy and environmental
law journals. He has lectured on oil and gas law, alternative energy law, environmental impact assessments, dispute resolu-
tion, and regulation of the extractive industries in Canada and other nations. Professor Ingelson has taught graduate courses
and has made invited presentations on energy and environmental issues in Rome, Italy, Lima, Peru, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Hou-
ston, Texas, Beijing, China, Delhi, India and Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. He is scheduled to teach a course to executives in
Qatar during the fall of 2017. For more information about Prof. Ingelson, please visit the following link.
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When did you start with working with the
SEDV program?
I started working with the SEDV program
teaching “Environmental Law in the Ener-
gy Sector” (SEDV 619) in 2011.
What do you like most about the SEDV
program? and about teaching your course
“Environmental Law in the Energy Sector”?
I enjoy discussing current energy and envi-
ronmental issues with SEDV students who
have a broad range of experience includ-
ing international experience. I appreciate
listening to various perspectives on law
and policy responses to climate change
and technological innovation in this dy-
namic area.
What do you wish other people know
about the SEDV program?
The SEDV program provides an excellent
opportunity for students to learn about
domestic and global energy and environ-
mental issues and for students to focus on
specific issues of interest.
What do you think will change about Sus-
tainable Energy Development (in Canada,
or Alberta, or Calgary) over the next five
years?
With regard to sustainable energy devel-
opment, in the next five years there will be
increased emphasis on the part of the Ca-
nadian federal government, some provin-
cial governments including the Alberta
government and the energy industry to
facilitate a reduction in Canada’s GHG
emissions. As far as the regulatory frame-
work for sustainable energy development
is concerned, I anticipate changes at both
the federal level and amendments to Al-
berta’s provincial legislation and regula-
tions that will reflect a transition to a low-
er carbon economy.
What are your current research interests?
I am currently researching on the regula-
tion of hydraulic fracturing in unconven-
tional oil and gas development including
the issue of water impacts and induced
seismicity. Also, the regulation of wind and
geothermal energy development, and fi-
nancial security requirements for remedia-
tion and reclamation.

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Tell us a little bit about yourself, career,
family, hobbies?
My name is Carlos A. Murillo. I was
born and raised in Bogota, Colombia
and have now lived in Canada for just
over 14 years - mainly in Calgary, but in
Vancouver for a couple of years also.
I started the SEDV program in 2012 and
completed it in the summer of 2015 – I
took two years to do my coursework, as
I worked full-time while completing the
program, and I took an extra year to do
my capstone project - I wanted to en-
sure that I had enough time to do it
right and to attain the level of quality
for which I was aiming.
I currently work as an Economist with
The Conference Board of Canada. My
work mainly focuses on economic
trends in Canada’s energy sector.
During my free time I enjoy playing
sports such as soccer, volleyball, tennis/
squash, as well as running. I also like
reading – mainly non-fiction and for the
most part subject matter related to my
field – but I also enjoy watching movies,
and spending time with friends and
family. Oh yes, and lately I’ve been
getting into podcasts, you should check
out Revisionist History from Malcolm
Galdwell.
I have two brothers, one older (Oscar)
and one much younger (Sergio). I have
three little nephews and one niece and
the most important person of course,
my beautiful wife, Breanna, whom I
met in Vancouver – originally from
Nanaimo (Vancouver Island) – and to
whom I’ve been married to for almost
five years.
What is your background and how did
you become interested in the SEDV pro-
gram?
I did my undergrad at the U of C with a
double major in Economics (Applied
Energy Economics) and International
Relations. After I graduated, I started
working at the Fraser Institute (in Van-
couver) as an intern and then a re-
searcher and met a lot of interesting
people, but I realized the importance of
pursuing a graduate education to ad-
vance my career also. I worked at the
US Consulate in Vancouver for a few
months as well. I moved back to Calgary
in 2011 to work for the Canadian Ener-
gy Research Institute (CERI), and while I
was there I became more convinced
that I wanted to pursue further educa-
tion. I applied to various types of pro-
grams for grad school including eco-
nomics, public policy, and interdiscipli-
nary programs such as the SEDV pro-
gram. When the time came to choose,
the SEDV program at the U of C made
the most sense; it was interesting, very
much related to the issues I’ve been
working on over the past few years
(energy), and it was literally walking
distance to where I was living and my
job at the time.
What do you enjoy most about your
current role/career/position?
What I enjoy the most about my cur-
rent job is the people I work with and
the subject matter I am responsible for
covering. I work with very smart and
interesting people, and the energy sec-
tor is something that I’ve always been
passionate about – people tend to
overlook at how important is energy in
ALUMNI CORNER: CARLOS A. MURILLO.
As an Economist with the
Industrial Economics Trends
group in the Forecast &
Analysis division, Carlos is in
charge of analysing various
industries, with a focus on
the oil and gas sector. Mr.
Murillo is also a contributor
to the energy sector compo-
nent of the Canadian nation-
al forecast and assists his
colleagues across different
groups and business units
with matters related to ener-
gy. Additionally, Carlos as-
sists with custom research
projects, as well as business
development and cross-unit
collaboration initiatives in
Western Canada.
Carlos has over six years of
experience working on ener-
gy economics, natural re-
sources, fiscal policy, and
international trade issues,
amongst others.

6. terms of their everyday lives. I feel
strongly about the work we do and that it
can have an impact on informing business
leaders, policymakers and Canadians at
large. If you have a sense of purpose at
your job, and you really believe in the or-
ganization you work for, that makes a
huge difference and it makes it feel like
your job is not just something you have
to do, but something that you care about
and you are passionate about. Lastly, but
most importantly, as you progress along
your career, you’ll realize that all your
previous experiences and knowledge are
useful and can be applied to new projects
in your job as well as the projects in the
SEDV program.
What have been the biggest challenges in
your career?
I think one of the main challenges was
getting that first/entry-level opportunity.
It was not easy, especially because I fin-
ished my undergrad in the midst of the
2008-09 global economic downturn. I
would say this though, once you get your
foot in the door and you prove to people
that you are willing to work hard, that
you can learn, and that you can get things
done, the opportunities will start coming
from there. Also, while having a graduate
degree does not guarantee that you’ll get
a job, it certainly does open a lot more
doors. Lastly, something key to remem-
ber is that being a good student is not the
same as being a good worker – that
means different things to different people
and you have to figure out what that
means to you and your manager when
you start a new job.
In what way has the SEDV impacted your
career and who you are today?
Without question the subject matter is
really useful when you work on issues
related to the energy sector. On the oth-
er hand, teamwork, time/task manage-
ment, and a lot of those types of skills
that you’ll have to learn during the pro-
gram are always very useful. The degree
makes for a very interesting credential to
have on your resume and a good conver-
sation starter. And last, but not least, the
people of course, some of those relation-
ships will last a long-time and can change
your perspective on different issues in
life.
If I ask you for any advice for the current
SEDV cohort, what would it be?
I am of the view that you get out of the
program as much as you are willing to put
into it. I worked hard because I paid for
my own schooling and I wanted to make
sure that I got the most bang for my buck
– if you will – and without a question I
feel that I learned a lot and that it was
worth the time, money, and effort that I
put into it.
Second, find a good group of people that
you can work with and stick with it. There
are a lot of group projects and this can
definitely be a fail/success factor. The
first couple of times you work with some-
one you’ll realize how you can work with
them. Some of the teammates I picked
for various projects, I am still in touch
with today.
For more information about Carlos, visit
the following link.
He holds an MSc in Sus-
tainable Energy Develop-
ment and a BA with a dou-
ble major in Economics
and International Relations
(with a concentration in
Applied Energy Econom-
ics), both from the Univer-
sity of Calgary.
Carlos’ biography is taken
from the Conference Board
of Canada website.
The Conference Board of
Canada is:
The foremost independ-
ent, evidence-based, not-
for-profit applied research
organization in Canada.
Specialists in economic
trends, as well as organiza-
tional performance and
public policy issues.
Not a government depart-
ment or agency, although
Conference Board is often
hired to provide services
for all levels of govern-
ment.
For more information
about the Conference
Board of Canada, please
visit the following link.
ALUMNI CORNER: CARLOS A. MURILLO. (CONT.)
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7. SEDV 2017 FIELD TRIP TO MEDICINE HAT SOLAR
THERMAL PLANT
BY COLIN POPENIA (VP COMMUNICATIONS- SEDV SOCIETY )
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Even though it is known as "The Gas City"
for the region’s substantial natural gas
reserves, the city of Medicine Hat is also
ideally situated for solar power genera-
tion, and is home to Canada's first Con-
centrated Solar Thermal (CST) demonstra-
tion system. This makes the city a peren-
nial point of interest for SEDV students,
and the 2017 cohort is no exception.
The 2017 SEDV Medicine Hat Solar Tour
began as many fine days do - with Tim
Horton's coffee, doughnuts, and
muffins. These were arranged by our top-
notch SEDVS events planner, Adriana Zun-
iga. Once we boarded the bus and were
on our way, aisle service
of refreshments was provided by a smil-
ing Dr. Edwin Nowicki, helping to seal his
reputation as an A+ soul. Students passed
the time on the 291 km drive from Calga-
ry with a mix of sleeping, socializing, and
studying for the impending exam in Dr.
Nowicki's Renewable Energy Systems
class. Upon arrival, we stopped for a
healthy meal at FRESH Café, and were
then off to the facility itself.
Construction on the 1-megawatt (MW)
Medicine Hat CST plant began in May of
2013, with an estimated cost of $9 million.
The city of Medicine Hat provided an ini-
tial $3 million in funding. This funding was
matched by the Alberta Ministry of Envi-
ronment and Sustainable Resource Devel-
opment (now known as Environment and
Parks) and the Climate Change and Emis-
sions Management Corporation (CCEMC).
The plant was officially commissioned on
June 21, 2015, coinciding with the sum-
mer solstice. The final construction cost
was close to $14 million, with the city cov-
ering the extra costs. It was developed
as part of the Medicine Hat’s “HAT Smart”
program, which includes a variety of ener-
gy conservation and renewable energy
initiatives.
The 5.56 acre solar facility works in con-
junction with the city’s 204 MW natural
gas power plant. There are a total of 8
ABOUT MEDICINE HAT
SMART PROGRAM
The HAT Smart program
was launched following the
unveiling of the Communi-
ty Environmental Roadmap
in 2008.
HAT Smart receives its pro-
gram fund-ng through the
Energy Conservation
Charge, which is levied up-
on high-consumption elec-
tric and gas utility custom-
ers.
For more information visit
Hat Smart website.
SEDV 2017 Team, City of Medicine Hat personnel Ken MacKenzie and Siobhan O'Connor
and Dr. Ed Nowicki. Photo courtesy of Colin Popenia

8. Colin has a BA in Psychology
and a BSc in Computer Sci-
ence from the University of
Regina - Campion College.
Also, He is an Oracle Certified
Professional in Java SE 6 Pro-
grammer.
He is currently enrolled at the
University of Calgary for a
Masters in Sustainable Energy
Development (SEDV) with
interests in increasing the
adoption of renewable ener-
gy technologies in Canada
and around the world. MSc
program with a completion
date of Spring 2017.
For more information about
Colin, please visit his LinkedIn
profile.
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SEDV 2017 FIELD TRIP TO MEDICINE HAT SOLAR
THERMAL PLANT (CONT.)
rows of parabolic solar collec-
tors, designed to track the sun's move-
ment from east to west. The collectors
focus the sun's energy on a stainless
steel pipe that is filled with oil and sur-
rounded by a vacuum-sealed glass
tube. As the oil moves through the
pipe, it is heated. By the time the oil has
progressed through 4 rows of collectors,
it will reach a temperature of up to 650
degrees Fahrenheit. The hot oil
is then piped to the power plant, where
it is used to generate steam. This
steam may not be hot enough
to operate a turbine without problems,
so it is combined with steam that is gen-
erated from natural gas combus-
tion. The combined steam is then used
to turn a turbine and generate electrici-
ty. A hydraulic motor is used to move
the collectors into a stow position every
evening. In the event of high wind or
hail, the collectors are also stowed. The
facility is designed to handle a wide
range of temperatures, but does not
operate at all during the winter months
(November to February). In 2015, the
plant produced a total of 191 MWh of
power, which is roughly a 2% capacity
factor.
Although the facility makes little financial
sense as a power-generation option, it did
serve its purpose as a useful educational
tool for our group of SEDV students. On
behalf of the group, I would like extend
my gratitude to Adriana Zuniga for organ-
izing the event, Dr. Nowicki for accompa-
nying us and helping to stimulate the dis-
cussion, and especially to Ken MacKenzie
and Siobhan O'Connor for serving as our
informative tour guides of the facility it-
self.
From left to right, Juan Sebastian Pfeiffer, Kristin Skelton, Siobhan O'Connor— engineer for the city's
power plant, and Jose Alejandro Duenez.
Photo courtesy of Colin Popenia

9. SEDV 2017 INTRODUCTORY ECOLOGY WORKSHOP
BY ADRIANA ZUNIGA
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After the excellent feedback and success of
last year workshop, this year was celebrat-
ed the second edition of the Introductory
Ecology Workshop Session with the Sustain-
able Energy Development 2017 Cohort.
This three day course is designed to ensure
all incoming students gain a basic under-
standing of ecological principles. The visit
took place at the University of Calgary’s Bi-
ogeoscience Centre, located in Kananaskis
Provincial Park. An additional benefit of this
workshop is that it allows the new cohort to
get to known one another before their
semester officially begins. This year the
SEDV-Society Executive team participated
in the last event of this workshopthe West
African Djembe drum lesson from Roger
Duncan of One World Drum Co.
To read the report prepared by Kristin Skel-
ton about what the students did during the
workshop and to see more pictures, please
follow this link.
Kristin is our new SEDV
Newsletter Editor, also she
is volunteering at the SEDV
Society as the VP Events
Representative.
Kristin has a BA
in International Sociolo-
gy, Psychology, and Visual
Arts from the University of
Regina . She is currently
enrolled at the University
of Calgary for a Masters in
Sustainable Energy Devel-
opment (SEDV) with a
completion date of Spring
2017. For more infor-
mation about Kistin, please
visit her linkedIn profile.
For more information
about the BGS Institute:
Field Station Facilities,
please visit the following
link. Top left, SEDV-S Executive Team, Jill Haneiph, Nic Ritchie , Hannah Wentzell, and Abhijith Seetharam.
Top right- West African Djembe drum lesson. Bottom left- Oksana Treacy, Jill Haneiph and Nazish
Qureshi. Bottom left, SEDV 2017 cohort listening to the SEDV-S 2016 team during their presentation.
Photos courtesy of Jillian Kareema Haneiph.

10.  Developments Can Revitalize Communities, Save Carbon at a Profit by
Going ‘Zero’. Source: The huffington post.
 For World's Most Purposeful Brands, Collaboration Is Key for Putting Pur-
pose Into Practice. Source: Sustainable Brands.
 Jet Blue makes Biofuel deal to curtail GHG. Source: The New York Times
 The designer loo revolutionising Madagascar's toilet crisis. Source: The
guardian.
 Here's what cities can do to catalyze sustainable development. Source:
Green Bizz
 More sustainability information visit the following websites:
Sustainability News Headlines. Source: Science Daily.
Environmental sustainability. Source: The guardian, UK .
BC Innovation—Green Technology. Source The Vancouver Sun
SUSTAINABILITY ON THE NEWS
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“In a world of seven billion people, set to grow to nine billion by 2050, wasting food makes no
sense – economically, environmentally and ethically. Aside from the cost implications, all the
land, water, fertilizers and labour needed to grow that food is wasted – not to mention the gener-
ation of greenhouse gas emissions produced by food decomposing on landfill and the transport of
food that is ultimately thrown away.
To bring about the vision of a truly sustainable world, we need a transformation in the way we
produce and consume our natural resources.”
Mr. Achim Steiner −UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director.
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 Sep 1, 2016: Fall festival.
 Nov 10, 2016: 2015-2016 Fall Convocation.
 Nov (Date TBD) 2016: Industry Night
 Date TBD: Educational seminar with Michael Benson
 Date TBD: SEDV "beer night" at a downtown venue
 Date TBD: Fall field trip
IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS
Thank you to everyone who
helped make this edition possible
MSc in Sustainable Energy Development
The University of Calgary’s Master of Sci-
ence in Sustainable Energy Development
(SEDV) is an interdisciplinary graduate pro-
gram providing a balanced education relat-
ed to energy and environmental manage-
ment. A combined offering through
the Haskayne School of Business, Schulich
School of Engineering and the Faculties
of Graduate Stuies, Law and Environmental
Design, SEDV is an unprecedented program
designed for professionals and students
who are seeking a broad-based and com-
prehensive education in sustainable energy.
For more information about our program,
visit: SEDV website.