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小蝌蚪APP淭he Energy Institute of Louisiana is a research and technology development entity; its Louisiana C1 Extension Service, on the other hand, will provide a repository of information 小蝌蚪APP and be a conduit for the exchange of information and technical assistance,小蝌蚪APP Zappi explained.
The C1 Extension Service will offer expertise in areas that include green manufacturing, power conservation, alternative energy, carbon sequestration, data management, business impacts, green product marketing and ecological modeling.
The aim is help Louisiana meet its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, meaning all carbon dioxide emissions must be offset with equal amounts removed from the atmosphere. The state has also set intermediate goals of greenhouse gas reductions of 28% by 2025, and 50% by 2030.
小蝌蚪APP淭he Louisiana C1 Extension Service will be an avenue for the transfer of information and technical assistance among industry, government, policymakers and other stakeholders about methods for reaching emissions goals. Equally important will be sharing resources that help mitigate the impact on existing jobs 小蝌蚪APP and potentially expand the job market,小蝌蚪APP Zappi said.
The twofold focus is essential, he added. Louisiana is among the top five states in the country for energy usage and greenhouse gas production; it is also among the top five states for energy production across a range of industries that 小蝌蚪APP渃reate hundreds of thousands of jobs.小蝌蚪APP
The exchange of research-based expertise about workforce demands and industry partnerships will be a key function of the Louisiana C1 Extension Service. It will also be a resource for information about industry training 小蝌蚪APP including training geared toward blending new technologies with traditional energy processes.
小蝌蚪APP淟ouisiana小蝌蚪APP檚 move toward the reduction of C1 chemicals must be deliberately approached, balancing both economic and ecological impacts. That will require expertise and cooperation across a range of disciplines and entities, which the service will be positioned to facilitate,小蝌蚪APP Zappi said.
The C1 Extension Service will provide 小蝌蚪APP渞esources and training for any person or entity with a stake in helping reduce Louisiana小蝌蚪APP檚 carbon footprint. That includes the Department of Energy, other universities, industry leaders 小蝌蚪APP anyone with applicable information and methods,小蝌蚪APP he added.
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Photo caption: UL Lafayette will create the Louisiana C1 Extension Service at its Energy Institute of Louisiana. The extension service will inform industry, governmental entities and policymakers about methods to reach state carbon dioxide and methane emissions reduction objectives. It will also serve as a resource for information, including training and ways to mitigate impacts on existing jobs. Photo credit: Doug Dugas / 小蝌蚪APP