Invest Fairbanks Mailing List Message: Upcoming 2010 Business of Clean Energy in Alaska conference

FEDC Stakeholder,

It is our pleasure to inform you of The Renewable Energy Alaska Project's upcoming Business of Clean Energy in Alaska conference. The conference will be held on June 17th and 18th in Anchorage, and if you are interested you can find more information at http://alaskarenewableenergy.org/events/conference-business-of-clean-energy-in-alaska/ . The Renewable Energy Alaska Project is specifically targeting business leaders this year in an effort to help facilitate the development of the clean energy industry within Alaska's economy.

If you have any questions or comments please contact Stephanie Nowers at s.nowers@realaska.org

Kind Regards,

Paul Martz
FEDC



2010 Business of Clean Energy in Alaska conference
June 17-18, Dena ina Center in Anchorage, AK
This years conference builds on last year's success with an Alaska-centric focus and a rich lineup of expert speakers. Learn about cutting edge developments in the clean energy industry, network with industry leaders from around the world, and become part of implementing an independent energy future for Alaska that meets the states long-term energy needs and diversifies its economy. Register at www.bceaconference.com or (907) 929-7770. This years speakers include:
Jack Hebert, President and Founding Chair of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center, Fairbanks
Kate Gordon Vice President, Energy Policy, Center for American Progress; Washington, D.C.
Dr. Arni Ragnarsson, Executive Director of the International Geothermal Association, Reykjavik, Iceland
David Gottfried, Founder of the U.S. Green Building Council, San Francisco, CA


AGENDA
June 17, 2010 ENERGY EFFICIENCY

8:00 Welcome
Chris Rose Executive Director, Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP); Anchorage, AK
Gene Therriault Senior Policy Advisor for In-State Energy Alaska; Juneau, AK

8:10 Addresses From Alaska's Congressional Delegation
Recorded Greetings From:
Mark Begich U.S. Senator, Alaska
Lisa Murkowski U.S. Senator, Alaska
Don Young U.S. Representative, Alaska

8:55 Panel #1 Energy Retrofits
Dune Ives Founder, Milepost Consulting; Seattle, WA
Nancy Clanton Founder and President, Clanton & Associates; Boulder, CO
Gary Gagnon Director of Operations, Ameresco; Anchorage, AK

10:55 Panel #2 Efficient Design
Klaus Mayer President, Alaska Design Forum; Anchorage, AK
Karl Schmid Architect; Stuttgart, Germany
Jack Hebert President, Founding Chair, Cold Climate Housing Research Center; Fairbanks, AK

12:35 Lunch

1:05 Keynote
David Gottfried Founder, U.S. Green Building Council; San Francisco Bay Area, CA

2:00 Panel #3 Efficient Power Generation and Transmission
David Rohy Chairman, Communities for Advanced Distributed Energy Resources (CADER); San Diego, CA
Lisa Schwartz Senior Associate, Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP); Portland, Oregon
Bryan Hannegan Vice President, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI); Palo Alto, CA

4:00 Facilitated Discussion of Energy Efficiency in Alaska
Facilitator Cady Lister, Information Insights, Anchorage, AK
Panelists and Local Experts

5:30 Reception/Exhibit Hall

June 18, 2010 RENEWABLE ENERGY

8:00 Welcome
Chris Rose Executive Director, Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP); Anchorage, AK

8:10 Keynote
Joel Makower Executive Editor, GreenBiz.com, and Author, "Strategies for the Green Economy"; San Francisco Bay Area, CA

8:55 Panel #4 The State of Renewable Energy Today
Ron Acarregui Vice Chairman, Kodiak Electric Association (KEA); Kodiak, AK
Jim St. George President, STG Incorporated; Anchorage, AK
Roya Stanley Director, Iowa Office of Energy Independence; Des Moines, IA

10:55 Panel #5 Opportunities For Growing Alaska's Renewable Sector
Dr. Arni Ragnarsson Executive Director, International Geothermal Association; Reykjavik, Iceland
Tim McLeod General Manager, Alaska Electric Light & Power, President of Juneau Chamber of Commerce; Juneau, AK
Peter West Director of Renewable Energy Programs, Energy Trust of Oregon; Portland, OR

12:35 Lunch

1:05 Keynote
Kate Gordon Vice President, Energy Policy, Center for American Progress; Washington, D.C.

2:00 Panel #6 Emerging Technologies: Diversifying Alaska's Economy
Bill Leighty Director, The Leighty Foundation; Juneau, AK
Sean O'Neill Executive Director, Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC); Gaithersburg, MD
Liz Wouters Director, British Columbia Innovative Clean Energy Fund (ICE); Vancouver, BC

4:00 Facilitated Discussion of Renewable Energy in Alaska
Facilitator Cady Lister, Information Insights; Anchorage, AK
Panelists and Local Experts

5:30 Reception/Exhibit Hall




Stephanie Nowers
Communications Director
Renewable Energy Alaska Project(REAP)
308 G Street, Suite 207
Anchorage, Alaska 99501

907.929.7770(office)
907.229.1982(mobile)
www.REalaska.org

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