Constitution for the Energy Group

Founders: Matt, Allen, Dominikus and Denise

Goal: It is understood that all members of this group strive to learn and understand
the how technology can help and hinder the political, economic and environmental
and social sides of the energy crisis.

It is our intent that we will contribute to the best of our abilities and will respect
each others thought and ideas without judgment, however it is understood that
constructive criticism is welcome and shall be excepted and acknowledged.

We are all equal in our contributions and understand that we all have strengths and
that our maximum utility is achieved when working together. It is in our best
interest if we feel comfortable and willing to call/contact each other should we have
any questions. If there are disputes, all members will listen and provide objectivity
around the dispute and a decision will be made with the vision of achieving our
goal.

1. Each group member is responsible for research on his/her part

2. Group must meet minimum of 1X per week to assess project development
3. Group must work together on powerpoint prior to due date in a reasonable
timeframe to ensure success in presentation
4. Denise is the keeper of information and general administration
5. Members who do not communicate their absence from meetings prior to the
meeting will be expelled from the group unless there is an MAJOR extenuating
circumstance

Signed and ratified by:

Matt

Allen

Dominikus

Denise
 First Pass Bibilography
1) Resourceful links -

http://www.cat.org.uk/catpubs/pubs_content.tmpl?subdir=catpubs&sku=PUBS_10

http://peopleinaction.com/alternativetechnology/

2) Books:
Earth: The Sequel: The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming
(Hardcover)
by Fred Krupp (Author), Miriam Horn (Author)

3) The Economist – magazine

4)
5) Interview of local energy company - Summit Power LLC
General Outline:
1. Problem statement of energy
2. Impacts:
a. What are the Social and Environmental Issues
b. What are the Political, National and Economic Security issues
surrounding energy
c. What are the types of technology that are out there
i. Current
ii.Not too distant future
iii.Way into the future (fusion?)
d. What are the Economics and how does this impact the economy
(from a financial perspective)
3. What ways do these technology solve the problems and what new
problems arise in parts 2, 3, and 4?
4. What should be the criteria for the “perfect” energy to maximize utility
(develop an index)
5. Conclusions and thoughts