Goals - SET-2012 is a multi-disciplinary international conference on the sustainable energy sources and technologies, and will provide a forum

for the exchange of latest technical information, the dissemination of the high-quality research results on the issues, the presentation of the new developments in the area of sustainable energy, and the debate and shaping of future directions and priorities for better environment, sustainable development and energy security. The primary theme of the conference is sustainable energy, not only in engineering and science but also in all other disciplines (e.g. ecology, education, social sciences, economics, management, political sciences, and information technology). Therefore, papers on related topics are solicited from all relevant disciplinary areas, ranging from current problems, projections, new concepts, modeling, experiments and measurements, to simulations. Format - The format of the SET-2012 will be arranged with the following major elements as general papers presented in oral sessions, keynote papers by invited speakers, and panel discussion and specialized sessions on special topics. There will also be exhibitions, social events and pre- and postsymposium tours. High quality papers of archival value will be considered in extended form for publication in various reputable international journals.

Conference Topics The topical areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Advanced refrigeration and air conditioning technologies Air pollution Alternative fuels Artificial photosynthesis Batteries Biomass Biofuels Building energy systems Carbon sequestration Carbon tax Cleaner technologies Ecology, ecosystem and biodiversity Energy efficiency and management Energy policies and strategies Energy quality and security Energy storage Energy technologies Engineering systems Enviroeconomics Environment policies and strategies Environment quality and security Environment technologies Exergy Exergoeconomics Gasification Geothermal energy Green design and manufacturing Green energy Greenhouse gases and abatement HVAC Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies Hydropower Life cycle assessment Low carbon technologies Nuclear energy and technologies Ocean energy Photovoltaic systems Renewable energy management and environmental impact Renewable energy technologies Smart and sustainable cities Solar energy Sustainable development Sustainable education Sustainable energy technologies in the built environment Sustainable environment and health Technology transfer, international cooperation and innovation Waste management and recycling Wind energy

Conference City - SET-2012 will be held in Vancouver, the largest metropolitan area in Western Canada, and third largest in Canada, with a population of 2.6 million. Located at the southwestern corner of the coastal province of British Columbia, it is well known for its majestic natural beauty, as it is nestled between the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is frequently ranked as one of the "best cities to live in" and is certainly a beautiful destination to visit. It is home to spectacular natural scenery and a bustling metropolitan core, and it was Host City to the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. Vancouver has one of the mildest climate of any major city in Canada. While Vancouver is still a young city, it has a variety of attractions and points of interest for the visitor. Many of the city's landmarks and historical buildings can be found downtown. Stanley Park (the city's most popular attraction), along with its neighbouring Coal Harbour walkway and the Vancouver Aquarium are in the West End and Gastown, the original town site of Vancouver, has a number of restored buildings and its steam clock is a popular spot to visit.

Important Dates February 1, 2012: One-page abstract due (through website) February 15, 2012: Notification of abstract acceptance (via e-mail) April 15, 2012: Full manuscript due (through website) May 15, 2012: Notification of manuscript acceptance (via e-mail)

Abstract Submission - Initial screening will be based on the abstracts, and authors should submit 400-500-word abstracts through website only. Each abstract should contain the title of paper, name of authors and affiliations and complete addresses (along with the phone and fax numbers and e-mail addresses), and summarize the content of the work, objectives and main findings.

Please visit http://www.setconference.org for submitting your abstract.