Keynote Session — Renewable Energy in the United States
Tuesday, April 11, 2006 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. South Pacific Ballroom E & F, Mandalay Bay Convention Center Open to ALL registered attendees
Renewable energy in the United States has clearly moved from the research and development stage to the era of big business. Many of the country's largest corporations are making commitments to buying renewable energy, and more and more utilities are offering renewable energy programs through voluntary and mandated programs. In 2005, the U.S. renewable energy industry received another boost when Congress passed the Energy Policy Act, which extended tax credits and benefits to a broader class of renewable energy projects. As the industry capitalizes on the growth prospects associated with Phase II of renewable energy's evolution, the renewable energy community will gather at POWER-GEN Renewable Energy 2006 in Las Vegas to learn from, and interact with - the leaders in the industry. The opening keynote session at POWER-GEN Renewable Energy & Fuels in 2006 will focus on the promise, prospects and challenges faced by the renewable energy sector in the United States, spanning renewable energy power generation and renewable fuels production.
WELCOME ADDRESS Teresa Hansen, Associate Editor, Power Engineering magazine POWER-GEN Renewable Energy & Fuels Executive Board and Conference Committee Co-Chair
MODERATOR & OPENING COMMENTS Michael T. Eckhart, President, American Council On Renewable Energy POWER-GEN Renewable Energy & Fuels Executive Board and Conference Committee Co-Chair
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Mr. Henry A. "Hank" Courtright Vice President of Environment and Energy Analysis EPRI
Ms. Lorraine Bolsinger Vice President - Ecomagination GE Energy
Mr. R. James Woolsey Vice President Booz Allen Hamilton
Mr. Jeff Sterba CEO Public Service New Mexico
Mr. Bill Keese Co-Chair, Clean and Diversified Energy Advisory Committee Western Governor's Association
Keynote Session — Leadership Perspectives on Renewable Energy
Wednesday, April 12, 2006 8:30 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. South Pacific Ballroom E & F, Mandalay Bay Convention Center Open to ALL registered attendees
The renewable energy industry is going through a tremendous period of change and maturity, transitioning from an R&D mode to a commercial mode with continuing technology advancements. The panel of leaders in industry, finance, professional services and government will share their views on the direction of things, key issues to be addressed, and outlook on future progress. Co-moderated by the presidents of the renewable energy leadership organizations for the United States and Europe.
CO-MODERATORS
Michael Eckart President American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE)
Dr. Arthouros Zervos President European Renewable Energy Council
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Howard Berke Chairman & CEO Konarka Technologies, Inc.
Andrew Beebe President Energy Innovations, Inc.
Paul Gaynor President UPC Wind Management, LLC
Michael M. Garland Managing Director Babcock & Brown
Michael Naylor President NMH Search
Brian Nixon Director of Energy Scottish Enterprise
