CNA Military Advisory Board Members Participate in White House Clean Energy Forum on Energy Security

July 27, 2010

The White House
Office of Media Affairs

For Immediate Release
July 26, 2010

Navy Secretary Mabus, Energy Deputy Secretary Poneman and other Senior Administration Officials to Participate in White House Forum on Energy Security

WASHINGTON – On July 27, Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, Daniel Poneman, Deputy Secretary of Energy, and other Senior Administration officials will participate in a Clean Energy Forum on Energy Security.

Our nation’s energy challenges are also today’s security challenges. As made clear in the latest Quadrennial Defense Review, climate change and energy are two key issues that will play a significant role in shaping the future security environment. This forum will bring together defense and national security officials, business leaders, academics and other stakeholders for a discussion on the national security imperative of building a clean energy economy.

This event will be streamed live online at www.whitehouse.gov/live.

WHO: Secretary of Navy Ray Mabus
Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman
Other Senior Administration Officials

WHAT: Clean Energy Economy Forum on Energy Security

WHEN: July 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM

WHERE: South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB)(Media should enter the North West Gate on Pennsylvania Ave and gather at the Stakeout area outside the West Wing. Pre-Set 1:30, Final Gather 1:45)

RSVP: Members of the media who do not have a White House hard pass should RSVP to media_affairs@who.eop.gov with their Full Name, Date of Birth and Social Security Number for clearance. You will not receive a confirmation e-mail of your clearance. We will contact you if we have any questions.
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