Erin Kutz

Out-of-towner Amory Lovins drew a packed audience to Kendall Square last Thursday for a chat about his vision for our energy future—and how it can be achieved with better economics, no new acts of Congress or government regulation, and no major shift in our lifestyles. Lovins—co-founder, chairman, and chief scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute—co-authored the book, Reinventing Fire: Bold Business Solutions for the New Energy Era, in which he outlines how to run a 2.6-times-bigger economy by 2050 without oil, coal, or nukes, and with one-third less natural gas and much lower costs.

He took the stage with Flagship Ventures general partner Jim Matheson, a leading local authority on energy and sustainability, and answered questions from the audience. Those who had purchased the book flocked to the stage after the program to get their Lovins autograph. Our host Draper Laboratory provided a great setting for the event.

Below is a mix of photos that give a glimpse into the evening. We didn’t get everyone’s name in there, but attendees, hopefully you will see yourself in the mix.

Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins — It was an especially energetic crowd that gathered to hear Lovins–there was lots of networking and discussion before and after the chat. Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE>> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins — People stayed long after the chat was over, figuring out our energy future perhaps. Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE>> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE>> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins — Jim Matheson of Flagship Ventures (right) chats it up with two attendees. Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins — Boston Scientific co-founder John Abele was part of the packed audience. Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE>> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins — A great crowd filled the Draper Laboratory space. Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins — Lovins was encyclopedic in his knowledge. Matheson stayed right with him, with great questions, and a lot of humor. Who knew former Top Gun pilots were so funny? Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE>> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins — Lovins brought a bowl (some say helmet) made of an ultralight composite he felt could be transformative in the production of cars and other vehicles. Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins — A long line of attendees waited patiently after the chat for Lovins to sign a copy of his book, Reinventing Fire. Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE>> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE >> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE>> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins — Christina Lampe-Onnerud, founder of Boston Power, was among the autograph seekers. Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE>> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins — Wow, looks like a sports hero signing autographs after a big game. Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE>> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins —Jim Matheson (left) chats it up. Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

NEXT IMAGE>> Reinventing Fire, An Evening with Amory Lovins Photo by Keith Spiro Photography courtesy of Kendall Press

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