OES Chief Kenneth Dueker, J.D., is the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Palo Alto and has held that position since 2011. Chief Dueker joined the Palo Alto Police Department in the 1990s as a Reserve Officer and, later, worked full-time. He served in the Field Services Division (Patrol) as well as the Investigative Services Division (Detectives) in general law enforcement as well as special projects, later, reporting directly to the City Manager and to the Police Chief. Chief Dueker previously was a corporate emergency planner for the Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) where he developed life safety and disaster recovery contingency plans for the protection of company personnel and facilities. These plans and programs were tested and validated during the Northridge Earthquake of 1994.
Chief Dueker completed graduate school at Harvard University where he earned a doctorate in law (J.D.) from Harvard Law School. He holds an undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Pomona College (Claremont Colleges).
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Case Study: How Palo Alto is Using Microgrids To Build Climate Resilience with Nicola Acutt and Kenneth Dueker
The City of Palo Alto has been actively exploring microgrids to increase climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Microgrids are small, self-contained electrical systems that can operate independently or in conjunction with the larger electrical grid. The City of Palo Alto is also exploring using microgrids to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the […]
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Techonomy Climate 2023
Presented by Worth Media The climate crisis affects every corner of the world and presents unprecedented challenges. It also presents unprecedented opportunities for innovation and investment. Techonomy Climate surveyed the booming climate tech sector and highlighted companies making the most significant impact. This is where change happens.
