Autodesk Sponsors Screening, Panel Discussion of Thought-Provoking Sustainable Design Documentary on Coal and Nuclear Energy

WHEN: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Oct. 22, 2007 The National Building Museum 401 F Street NW, Washington, D.C.

DETAILS: "Coal/Nuclear: Problem or Solution?"  Airs during e2 energy season one, part of the documentary series e2: the economies of being environmentally conscious.  This episode highlights how even though renewables, biofuels, solar, wind and other energy sources may be alternatives to fossil fuel, it is impossible to ignore the ubiquity of coal and the power capabilities of nuclear, despite their many drawbacks.  These controversial resources may be major players in a sustainable energy future thanks to new developments in carbon capture and sequestration and improved nuclear technologies.

Following the screening, Matt Wald, The New York Times energy correspondent, will facilitate a panel discussion with:

- - Daniel Kammen, professor, Energy and Resources Group at UC Berkeley and founding director, Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory;

- - Edwin Lyman, senior staff scientist in the Global Security Program, Union of Concerned Scientists;

- - Nils Diaz, immediate past chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission;

- - Michael J. Wallace, president, Constellation Energy Generation Group.

Brenda Discher, director of industry marketing, manufacturing at Autodesk and David Crane, senior director, government affairs at Autodesk will both be present for comment and interviews.

The screening and panel are part of Autodesk's ongoing initiative to increase awareness for the importance of designing an energy-efficient world.  For more about Autodesk and sustainability, visit http://www.autodesk.com/green.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets.  Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real.  Fortune 1,000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation.  For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.