1. Connect with Thousands of Renewables Professionals from Around the
World When the 3rd ANNUAL RETECH Returns to Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. | September 20-22, 2011
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More than 200 exhibits. Over 250 speakers. 40+ Sessions.
2. Washington D.C. | September 20-22, 2011
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Strategically located in the center of the action,
Washington D.C., RETECH has become the meeting
place for the renewable energy industry. Leverage
this unmatched opportunity to meet more than
3,000 government, utility, technology and finance
professionals from 50+ countries who are driving the
growth of this burgeoning industry in the U.S. and
around the world.
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transmission/iso’s Product Manufacturers
Cogeneration Companies Energy service Companies
oil & gas Firms Energy Efficiency Firms
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6. Schedule of Events*
Monday, September 19, 2011
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshops
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. international Reception
Refreshment Break Sponsor
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Exhibit hall Move-in
7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Registration open
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. aCoRE Member Meetings
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. aCoRE Member Luncheon
Strategic 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Exhibit hall open
Communications Sponsor 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Keynote/Executive Roundtable
in Exhibit hall
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. opening Reception honoring
aCoRE’s 10th anniversary
in Exhibit hall
Conference Sessions
Water Stations Sponsor Wednesday, September 21, 2011
7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Registration open
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Conference sessions
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break in Exhibit hall
10:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Exhibit hall open
11:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Conference sessions
General Advertising 12:30 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. Luncheon in Exhibit hall
Sponsor Sponsor & side Events
2:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. Conference sessions
3:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m. REtECh happy hour/Day-two
Reception
Side Event Thursday, September 22, 2011
Sponsor 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Registration open
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Conference sessions
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break in Exhibit hall
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Exhibit hall open
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Conference sessions
12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Luncheon in the Exhibit hall
HTML 2:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. Conference sessions
Sponsor:
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7. ACORE Member Day
aCoRE invites its members to participate in Member Day at REtECh 2011. Member
Day will be held tuesday, september 20th at the Washington Convention Center and
will consist of Program and Working group meetings, along with an annual Member
Luncheon and a special 10th Year anniversary Reception.
aCoRE members are encouraged to participate in any of the meetings onsite and
take advantage of the discussions, brainstorming and networking opportunities.
Schedule of eventS
AcoRe MeMBeR dAY
tuesday, September 20, 2011
hIGhlIGhtS:
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. ❯ Meet aCoRE staff
Biomass Coordinating Council Meeting (Part i)
❯ Plug into Programs and Working
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. groups
international Working group
❯ garner up to date analysis,
Renewable Energy, green Building & Energy Efficiency Working group
information and statistics on the
Renewable Energy Finance & investment Working group
domestic and international industry
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
❯ network with aCoRE’s 500 member
Biomass Coordinating Council Meeting (Part ii)
organizations
Communications Committee Meeting
higher Education Working group ❯ Participate in the annual Member
Us-China Program Day Luncheon
Utility Working group
❯ Celebrate aCoRE’s 10th anniversary
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the REtECh 2011 opening
aCoRE Member Day Luncheon Reception
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
opening Keynotes (Exhibit hall)
For more information, please contact
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tom Weirich, Membership,
REtECh 2011 opening Reception honoring aCoRE’s at: 202-393-0001 x7582, weirich@acore.org.
10th anniversary (Exhibit hall)
8. Executive Roundtable
executive Roundtable: Renewable energy from the utility Perspective
Tuesday, September 20 - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Power generation is now a mix of sources that includes both fossil and renewable fuels. the past few
years have seen many changes in that mix through a variety of drivers, including regulation pricing, sit-
ing and transmission constraints. Current events such as the congressional balance of power, nuclear
challenges in Japan, and turmoil in the Middle East make the business of operating a power generation
company more challenging than ever.
today, electric utilities must navigate through a complex landscape of regulations and keep a lookout
for price volatility as they meet consumer energy demand of customers. aging power plants, a shifting
landscape for fuel costs and public opinion add further complexity to this landscape. Competing priori-
ties of state and federal mandates and the needs of shareholders and customers also contribute to the
challenge of creating a clear vision of the best path forward.
Moderator:
Bryan Hannegan, Vice President, Environment and
Renewables, Electric Power Research institute (EPRi)
Panelists:
Diana Drysdale, Daniel Foley,
Vice President - CEo, aCCiona
Renewables, PsEg Energy north
Energy holdings america Corp.
Anda Ray, senior Greg Wolf,
Vice President, President,
tennessee Valley Duke Energy
authority Renewables
Also invited are representatives from NRG Energy and Vatten Fall
9. Conference Grid
RETECH 2011 Business Conference
Pre-Conference Workshops Monday, september 19 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
(additional Fee required to attend these workshops)
Biomass & nano technology advancing higher Education/Future Workforce Us-China Renewable Energy Private sector
Renewable Energy Collaboration
aCoRE Member Meetings & Luncheon: tuesday, september 20th - 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Keynote and Executive Roundtable: tuesday, september 20th - 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
opening Reception honoring aCoRE’s 10th anniversary: tuesday, september 20th - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed. september 21 Wed. september 21 Wed. september 21 thur. september 22 thur. september 22 thur. september 22
Morning Mid Morning afternoon Morning Mid Morning afternoon
8:30 am - 10:00 am 11:00 am -12:30 pm 2:00 pm -3:30 pm 8:30 am -10:00 am 11:00 am -12:30 pm 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Track A: Strategic Industry Market Trends and Issues in Policy Public Affairs
session a1 - Energy session a2 - global session a3 - Business session a4 - strategic session a5 - Renew- session a6 - strategies
oulook Markets and opportunities in Collaboration - natural able Energy Ecosys- for the adoption of
Competition Developing Countries gas and Renewable tem Collaboration For Renewable Energy
Energy achieving opera-
tional Excellence
Track B: US Federal/State/Local Policies, Programs and Perspectives on Renewable Energy
session B1 - Update session B2 - state session B3 - state session B4 - U.s. session B5 - Depart- B6: national and
on Federal Regulations Policies Cross- Reports Department of Energy ment of Defense Energy security in the
and Programs Cutting issues technology Programs Programs americas Panel
Track C: Renewable Energy Power Generation Technology
session C1 - solar session C2 - Wind session C3 - solar PV session C4 - session C5 - hydro/ session C6 - Biomass
thermal Electric geothermal tidal/Wave Power and thermal;
Biogas, and Waste to
Energy
Track D: Innovations in Fuels, Transportation, Efficiency, and Technology
session D1 - session D2 - session D3 - Clean session D4 - advanced session D5 - Energy session D6 - smart
Conventional Biofuels advanced Fuels transportation Materials and Efficiency and green grid and information
application Chemicals Buildings technology
Track E: Transmission and Grid Integration
session E1 - session E2 - storage session E3 - Util- session E4 - siting, session E5 - Market session E6 - Renew-
transmission and grid ity Perspective on RE Permitting and Demand and Con- able Energy and the
integration integration Environmental issues sumer Value smart grid
Track F: Renewable Energy Investment and Financing
session F1 - session F2 - small session F3 - Project session F4 - Where is session F5 - M&a, session F6 -
government Finance Project/ innovative Finance: source and VC/PE going? iPos and strategic international
Financing structures transaction Development
Track G: International Trade in Renewable Energy
session g1 - global session g2 - oppor- session g3 - session g4 - Excellence
Renewable Energy tunities for Foreign opportunities for Us in international
Best Practices Driving Companies Within the Companies in overseas Business Partnering
industry Regions of the Usa Markets
tues., september 20 Wed., september 21 thur., september 22
Exhibit hours
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm 10:00 am - 5:30 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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10. Business Conference Outline
track A: Strategic Industry Session A4: Strategic Session A6: Strategies for the
Market trends and Issues in collaboration - natural Gas & Adoption of Renewable energy
Policy Public Affairs Renewable energy 09/22/2011 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
09/22/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM sustainability is a major priority for govern-
Session A1: energy outlook the combination of renewable energy and ments, schools, and businesses concerned
09/21/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM natural gas holds great promise for a more about the rising demand for energy, un-
global and U.s. renewable energy genera- diverse power supply, grid reliability and the stable fuel prices, uncertain energy security,
tion continues to grow at an impressive rate. potential to reduce the environmental impact and the threat of global climate change. inte-
the Eia is predicting that the percentage of of energy use. natural gas addresses intermit- grated strategies hold great promise for suc-
U.s. electricity produced by non-hydro re- tency and variability while renewables ad- cess. in many cases, on-site renewable en-
newable energy sources will increase from dress price volatility. this session will review ergy facilities can be financed through cost
4% in 2009 to 12.3% in 2030. this panel will the ways a strategic collaboration can benefit savings from energy efficiency measures.
discuss the energy outlook from a global the growth of the use of renewable energy this panel will discuss ways to “connect the
and U.s. energy context focusing on power and gas as part of the U.s. energy mix. dots” between sustainability strategies and
and transportation markets. Chair: todd Foley, senior Vice President, solutions to deliver economic, financial and
Chair: Marcus schmidt, Director, germany Policy & government Relations, performance requirements.
trade and invest american Council on Renewable Energy Chair: John ganzi, President, Environment
Co-Chair: Keith Curtis, senior Energy (aCoRE) Finance
advisor, office of international operations, Co-Chair: skip horvath, President, natural
Cs/ita, U.s. Department of Commerce gas supply association track B: u.S. federal/State/
Session A2: Global Markets and Session A5: Renewable energy local Policies, Programs
competition ecosystem collaboration for and Perspectives on
09/21/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Achieving operational excellence Renewable energy
the market and opportunity for renewable 09/22/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Session B1: update on federal
energy is global. nations around the world no matter how innovative a new product Regulations and Programs
are investing and competition is increasing. idea or how great the promise of new jobs,
this session will give a global overview and 09/21/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
if companies cannot fully master their op-
address key factors influencing the direction erational practices and achieve their over- this session will feature briefings by senior
of the global market, the renewable energy all business goals, their success rate will officials from federal agencies who have
business environment, sustainability of poli- diminish. as firms are dedicated to solving been key players in working in the obama
cy, and grid integration. environmental problems, it is important administration to assist in the development,
Chair: Lisa Frantzis, Managing Director, that they implement sustainable features financing and scale up of renewable energy.
navigant Consulting throughout the full value chain. Panel the session will also feature an industry re-
participants will examine the multiple op- sponse from a senior market player.
Co-Chair: Paul adler, Director, Market
Development, australian trade Commission erational challenges that renewable en- Chair: todd Foley, senior Vice President, Poli-
ergy companies in the U.s. face in a fiercely cy & government Relations, american Coun-
Session A3: Business competitive global marketplace. the speak- cil on Renewable Energy (aCoRE)
opportunities in developing ers will discuss the roles that government
agencies, investment firms, and renewable Session B2: State Policies -
countries
energy companies and their corporate cross-cutting Issues
09/21/2011 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
partners can play in helping companies 09/21/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
this session will discuss the opportunities achieve operational excellence in moving state leadership and policies led the devel-
to deploy renewable energy in developing quality, game-changing renewable energy opment and acceleration of the U.s. renew-
countries, to bring modern energy services products to market as quickly as possible. able energy market. going forward, state
to people therein, and to address climate
Chair: Joshua Bar-Lev, Consultant, policies, complemented by important fed-
change. Many models for delivery have
Brightsource eral policies and incentives, remain vitally
been explored and tested. this session will
important to scale up of the U.s. renewable
explore the state of renewable energy de-
energy market. this panel of experts will ex-
ployment around the world with emphasis
plore a host of cross-cutting issues influenc-
on asia, Europe and the americas.
ing the scale and pace of U.s. market growth.
Chair: Craig o`Connor, Director, office of
Moderator: Peter asmus, senior analyst,
Renewable Energy & Environmental Exports,
Pike Research
Export-import Bank of the United states
Co-Chair: John Moran, Chief of staff,
overseas Private investment Corporation
(oPiC)
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11. Business Confe
Session B3: State Reports concept of quantifying the full range of ex- that could result in the creation of hundreds
09/21/2011 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ternalities in determining the fully-loaded of thousands of jobs.
costs of energy in any particular use. the fo- Chair: Laurence greene, Director of Pub-
Renewable energy policy champions and
cus of this panel is to explore the possibility lic Policy north america, aCCiona Energy
innovative programs at the state level have
of a collaborative effort between the U.s. de- north america Corp.
paved the way for U.s. market growth. this
fense establishment with their counterparts
session will feature presentations by re-
in Latin america and the Caribbean, and to Session c3: Solar
newable energy champions on the best of
incorporate these efforts into the Energy and 09/21/2011 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
U.s. state programs including key features
Climate Partnership of the americas. Photovolatic (PV) markets are increasing
of effective renewable energy standards,
incentives and other measures driving in- Chair: Richard andres, senior Research Fel- around the world, but production capacity
vestment, energy diversity and economic low, Center for strategic Research, Energy is increasing even faster, causing a price war
development. and Environemtal security - national Defense and tremendous competative changes. grid
Chair: Pat Wood, iii, Principal, Wood3 Co-Chair: tom Morehouse, Principal Deputy parity is here today in many locations and
Resources Director, operational Energy Plans and Pro- is spreading. the market has turned to 50
grams - army (invited) MW to 2 gW scale projects. PV is becoming a
Session B4: u.S. department of multi-billion dollar global industry. this ses-
energy technology Programs sion will review the state of PV technology,
track c: Renewable energy markets, industry, finance, and policy.
09/22/2011 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Power Generation technology Chair: shannon graham, associate Director,
the U.s. Department of Energy continues to
Session c1: Solar thermal electric navigant Consulting
play a central role in the development of the
U.s. renewable energy industry and market. 09/21/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Session c4: Geothermal
this support runs the gamut from innova- Concentrated solar Power (CsP), also known 09/22/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
tive and near-commercial R&D, assistance to as solar thermal Energy (stE), is a technology
state markets, important finance programs Leading geothermal companies will present
for harnessing solar energy for thermal ener- the status and outlook for geothermal power
to grid integration of renewable energy and gy (heat). While only 600 megawatts of solar
enabling technologies. this panel will feature generation, including technology develop-
thermal power is up and running worldwide ments and key barriers.
an update on these important programs and in october 2009, another 400 megawatts
initiatives. Chair: Paul thomsen, Public Policy Manager,
is under construction and there are 14,000
Chair: Kelly Carnes, CEo, techVision 21 ormat
megawatts of additional Concentrating so-
lar thermal (Cst) projects being developed. Co-Chair: Karl gawell, Executive Director, gEa
Session B5: u.S. department of Development is constrained by siting issues,
defense Programs transmission requirements, and questions
Session c5: hydro/tidal/Wave
09/22/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM on financing with and without federal loan 09/22/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
the U.s. Department of Defense has histori- guarantees. this panel, composed of leading this session will cover the vast growth as-
cally played a role in technology innovation CsP executives, will discuss the outlook for sociated with america’s largest renewable
in support of its mission. often this has led to CsP/stE in the U.s. and the challenges and resource. it will present the state of hydro,
important spin-off opportunities and civilian opportunities awaiting them in 2011-12. tidal and wave power and examine the tech-
market development. the DoD is engaged in Chair: Frederick Morse, President, Morse as- nology, projects, outlook and define barriers
a host of initiatives to use or explore the role sociates to future development.
of renewable energy to achieve critical na- Chair: norm Bishop, senior VP hydroelectric
tional security, operational and expedition- Session c2: Wind and Renewable Energy, Knight Piesold & Co.
ary objectives. this session will feature how 09/21/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Co-Chair: Linda Church Ciocci, Executive
the use of renewable energy is being applied Wind power markets continue to grow Director, national hydropower association
to meet these objectives. around the world. China is the new dominant
Chair: Jonathan Powers, special advisor, of- manufacturing center. this session will review Session c6: Biomass Power and
fice of the assistant secretary of the army - the state of wind power technology, markets, thermal; Biogas, and Waste to
installations, Energy and Environment industry, finance, and policy. hear from the energy
CEos of the leading global wind companies 09/22/2011 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
B6: national and energy Security as they discuss future growth projection, the
Biomass continues to grow as a viable re-
in the Americas Panel impact of government programs on their in-
newable energy power source, particularly in
09/22/2011 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM dustry, national security and environment.
regions rich in these resources. this session
the U.s. Department of Defense and the specific topics to be addressed include, the
will review the state of biomass fuel supply,
military services have taken the lead within Production tax Credit (PtC), Renewable Elec-
power projects, industry, finance, policy and
the federal government in embracing en- tricity standard (REs), federal agency support
air quality ramifications. the panel, made up
ergy efficiency and renewable energy to for siting wind power projects and transmis-
of experts in this sector, will explore the pow-
cost-effectively meet their needs in deployed sion lines, and their views on transmission and
er and non-power benefits of biomass and
areas, combat missions, and bases here in storage. they will also discuss their manufac-
define opportunities and challenges facing
the United states. they have embraced the turing strategies and whether the U.s. can be-
future development.
come a hub for wind turbine manufacturing
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12. erence Outline
Chair: Bob Cleaves, President & CEo, Biomass Session d4: Advanced Materials track e: transmission and
Power association and chemicals Grid Integration
Co-Chair: Kyle gibeault, Ex Director, Biomass 09/22/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
thermal Energy Council
this session will provide an overview of the
Session e1: transmission and Grid
uses of advanced materials and chemicals in Integration
the renewable energy sector as manufactur- 09/21/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
track d: Innovations in fuels, ers explore next generation materials to de- transmission constraints exist throughout the
transportation, efficiency, liver the newest generation products. topics U.s. as utilities and communities grapple with
and technology to be covered include bio based chemicals, moving power from renewable sources from
synthetic fuels, new composite materials, rare many points of production, often in rural areas,
Session d1: conventional Biofuels earth materials, and nanotechnology. to urban load growth centers. the continued
Application Chair: Elizabeth Porter, acting VP, Corporate Engi- growth and variability of renewable power
neering & technology, Lockheed Martin sources creates additional challenges for effec-
09/21/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Co-Chair: Rina singh, Ph.D., Director, Policy in- tive grid integration and transmission. this pan-
the biofuels industry continues to undergo a el will address how the industry is addressing
period of record growth and turbulence, buf- dustrial Biotechnology & Environmental, Bio |
Biotechnology industry organization these challenges and will focus on ways to help
feted by surging oil prices, agricultural com- advance renewable energy and accelerate its
modity prices, and the financial crisis. the U.s.
Session d5: energy efficiency and integration into the nation’s electric grid.
corn-based ethanol industry is in a consolida-
tion phase, while the ag feedstock-based bio- Green Buildings Chair: Daniel Brooks, system studies Manag-
09/22/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM er, Electric Power Research institute
diesel industry is struggling and the waste-
based biofuels sector is holding its own. this Panelists will discuss innovations in energy ef- Co-Chair: Mike Kormos, sr. VP operations,
session will cover the status and outlook on ficiency and green building technologies and PJM interconnection
the conventional ethanol and biodiesel sec- the utilization of such technologies in the ad-
tors in the U.s. and abroad. vancement toward more sustainable future.
Session e2: Storage
specific topics to be covered include smart 09/21/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Chair: Doug Durante, Executive Director,
Clean Fuels Development Coalition appliances, hVaC systems, LEED certification People are realizing that there is tremendous
and other sustainability indices, energy man- waste with a simple grid with excess capacity,
Session d2: Advanced fuels agement, and architecture. and an inability to accommodate intermittent
09/21/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Chair: Bob Dixon, sr. Vice President & global sources like wind and solar. a key to improv-
head Efficiency and sustainability, siemens ing efficiency is energy storage. this session
there are massive investments in cellulosic
Building technology will highlight the situation today and forecast
ethanol technology by the government and
how rapidly storage technologies will im-
private sector, and high expectations for this Co-Chair: scot horst, senior Vice President,
prove efficiency and reliability. specific tech-
sector to meet or exceed the Renewable Fuels LEED (UsgBC)
nologies to be explored include batteries; fuel
standard (RFs) goals. Likewise, large invest-
Session d6: Smart Grid and cells and hydrogen and caves and pumped
ments are being placed in algae production
storage. Cost recovery and investment values
for biodiesels. these future biofuel technolo- Information technology
for each of these will also be explored.
gies are the key to a true scale-up. this session 09/22/2011 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
will include presentations on the status and Chair: Ruth Cox, President and Executive Direc-
Exploring the intersection of information tech- tor, Fuel Cell & hydrogen Energy association
direction of the advanced biofuels sector. nology and renewable energy. topics to be ex-
Co-Chair: Brooke Coleman, Director, new plored include smart grid, grid security, cyber Session e3: utilities Perspective on
Fuels alliance security, visualization technology, tracking the Renewable energy Integration
Co-Chair: Mike Mcadams, President, supply chain of renewables into the grid, cus-
09/21/2011 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
advanced Biofuels association tomer interface and switch technology, data
management, storage and analytics in this session, leaders of electric utilities will
Session d3: clean transportation Chair: alex Meynardi, Managing Principal,
share their perspectives and experiences with
09/21/2011 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM integration of renewable energy. What chal-
Verizon
lenges have utilities experienced in their ef-
Exploring market readiness and how ad-
forts to meet renewable energy mandates
vancements and innovation in materials,
while dealing with delivery? What lessons
fuels, operations and business models can
have they learned, and what are the goals
lead to a clean, efficient transportation future.
moving forward? this session will explore
topics to be covered include status of the
these questions and more through a panel
adoption by different market segments, fuel
discussion amongst representatives from sev-
technologies, operations, business models,
eral leading electric utilities.
and materials as well as existing gaps.
Chair: owen smith, Managing Director, Duke
Chair: Richard anderson, senior Director,
Energy
nextEra Energy Resources
Co-Chair: Joe Donovan, Partner, nelson Mullins
Moderator: Richard McMahon, Vice President,
Edison Electric institute
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Session e4: Siting, Permitting & Session e6: Renewable energy & the Session f4: Where is vc/Pe Going?
environmental Issues Smart Grid 09/22/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
09/22/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM 09/22/2011 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Venture Capital / Private Equity have played a key
the siting of renewable energy projects can pres- Learn how a smarter grid can significantly enhance role in renewable energy project financing. this
ent a variety of challenges ranging from remote renewable energy deployment--from grid scale session will explore investment trends and sectors/
locations, to a sensitive environment to public geothermal, biomass, and wind, to distributed en- technologies currently of interest to these inves-
opposition. Facility developers, property owners ergy sources like rooftop solar and fuel cells. smart tors; what are VC/PE investors looking for in evalu-
and their teams often also face navigating a bat- grid technologies can measure and verify gen- ating investment opportunities in the sector; how
tleground between federal, state and sometimes eration, balance resources and load, and enable much technology risk is “too much”; what is PE’s
local authorities to obtain siting and permitting renewable sources to achieve maximum partici- role in the life cycle of a company; and is there still
approval. this panel will examine and offer in- pation in energy markets. Case studies of existing a “valley of death?”
sights regarding the factors involved in selecting projects will be presented, along with exploration Chair: Ken Locklin, Managing Director, impax
a facility site, appropriate siting and permitting of emerging technologies, demand response, asset Management LLC
bodies, and environmental issues impacting per- managing customer expectations, and integration.
mits for renewable energy facilities. specific top- Chair: Katherine hamilton, Director, Quinn gil- Session f5: M&A, IPos and Strategic
ics to be addressed include state and federal reg- lespie & associates transaction
ulatory processes; example of best management 09/22/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
practices; unexpected roadblocks; environmental our panelists will examine later-stage investing in
impact assessments; and impact mitigation strat- track f: Renewable energy
renewable energy projects. they will discuss such
egies such as habitat Banking. Investment and financing topics as building a renewable energy business via
Chair: Mark safty, Chair, Energy & infrastruc- merger or acquisition; evaluate the state of the iPo
ture, holland & hart Session f1: Government finance
market; examine the evolving perspectives of a fi-
09/21/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM nancial or strategic partner for renewable energy
Session e5: Smart Meters Discussion of existing clean energy policies: projects; and look at “roll up” or “roll out” strategies
and customer engagement - what is working and not working; any new poli- for investors.
opportunities not Realized? cies under consideration; what would encour- Chair: todd Coles, Practice group Leader,
09/22/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM age investment and facilitate financing; gov- troutman sanders
ernment incentives and guarantees.
smart meters offer a range of new opportunities
for smart energy management and consumer en- Chair: neil auerbach, Managing Partner, hud- Session f6: International
gagement in both the residential and commercial son Clean Energy Partners development
sectors. Most of these opportunities, however, are Co-Chair: Ed Feo, Managing Partner, UsRg Re- 09/22/2011 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
not being realized. Research on residential feed- newable Finance Many countries are moving renewable energy de-
back initiatives has shown that feedback is an velopment into the mainstream through national,
effective mechanism for raising consumer aware- Session f2: Small Project/Innovative
sub-national, economic, political or trade mecha-
ness of energy consumption patterns, reducing financing nisms. this session will cover issues like foreign in-
electricity use, and engaging consumers in en- 09/21/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM vestor trends and drivers, facilitating international
ergy management decisions. Realizing feedback small scale, distributed energy and energy effi- investment and project development and ben-
benefits may be accelerated through the applica- ciency projects have faced challenges to attain- efiting from globalization.
tion of new online home energy services that use ing financing. this session discusses both tried Chair: Judy siegel, President, Energy & security
home area networks and broadband services to and tested models and structures and innova- group
provide consumers with feedback, information, tive financing options.
and links to services in tandem with - or in place Co-Chair: Lynn tabernacki, senior Manager-
Chair: scott Fisher, Director, Policy Coordina- Renewable Energy and Environmental Finance,
of -- smart meters. this session will explore con-
tion and Management, nRg Energy oPiC
sumer perceptions and market opportunities for
home energy management. Session f3: Project finance: Sources
Chair: Karen Ehrhardt-Martinez, senior Research and Structures
associate, Renewable and sustainable Energy 09/21/2011 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
institute University of Colorado
this session will review the state of project
financing in renewable energy and discuss
identifying, attracting and structuring debt
for your projects; the evolution of debt financ-
ing; the tax equity markets; and the status of
Federal incentive programs.
Chair: Chris groobey, Partner, Project Develop-
ment & Finance Energy & Clean technology Corp.
Finance, Wilson sonsini goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
Co-Chair: Matt Ferguson, Principal, Reznick
group
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14. erence Outline
track G: International trade in
Renewable energy
Supporting Organizations
Session G1: Global Renewable
energy Best Practices driving
Industry
09/21/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
on Exhibit Floor
this session will explore how policy and atti-
tudes can create new opportunities for industry
and can foster effectiveness and competitive-
ness in the global market.
Chair: Mary Paul smith Jespersen, sr. Commercial
advisor, Royal Danish Embassy
Session G2: opportunities for
foreign companies Within the
Regions of the uSA
09/21/2011 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
on Exhibit Floor
the panel highlights incentives and programs
offered by U.s. regions and states to attract
foreign businesses in renewable energy and
related fields. Media Sponsors
Chair: Val Kogan, President, Mid-atlantic - Rus-
sia Business Council
Session G3: opportunities for u.S.
companies in overseas Markets
09/21/2011 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM on Exhibit Floor
in light of the domestic economic downturn various
companies are seeking new and emerging markets.
in this panel, foreign experts and trade officials pres-
ent incentives and opportunities to attract various
companies to overseas markets. ®
Chair: Elisabeth Lord-stuart, operations
Director, U.s.-algeria Business Council
Moderator: Ryan hollowell, international trade
specialist, U.s. Department of Commerce
Session G4: excellence in
International Business Partnering
www.renewableenergyfocus.com Science • Innovation • Market
09/22/2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
on Exhibit Floor
this panel features business leaders discussing
creative business partnering to reach new mar-
kets and new formulas for private-public part-
nering in the renewable energy market.
Moderator: sarah Fitts, Partner, Debevoise & Exclusive Washington
Plimpton LLP Media Partner
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15. Connect with Key Decision-Makers
Companies & Organizations Participating as of 6/24/2011
3 Degrees Inc CEELAT Envirotech & Clean Energy McKenna Long & Aldridge, LLP Seminole Financial Services
3TIER Center for Resource Solutions Investor Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Senate Energy and Natural
7eco10 Center for Strategic Research, Ernst & Young Mid-American Energy Resources Committee
AABACS Group Inc Energy and Environemtal ESI Inc. of Tennessee Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Siemens
Abengoa Solar Security - National Defense EV World Council Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
Abound Solar CEQ Events Intelligence Agency Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher
Absolute Consulting Chadbourne & Park, LLP Ewing Bemiss & Co. McCloy LLP & Flom LLP
ACCIONA Energy North America Chevron Technology Ventures Exelon Generation Company, Mintz Levin Skanska
Advanced Biofuels USA Chief Naval Operations - Energy LLC Morgan Stanley Capital Group SkyBuilt Power
Advanced Heat Recovery and Environment Readiness EXIM Bank of the United States Morse Associates Sol, Inc.
AECOM Environment China Clean Energy Fagen, Inc. National Assn of Regulatory Solar Industry
AEP-American Electric Power China Guangdong Nuclear FERC Utility Commissions Solar Reserve
Power Corporation First Energy Finance National Energy Commission South African National Energy
AES Wind, LLC
Citigroup Energy First Wind of Spain Research Institute
AgriPower, Inc.
Clean Coalition Florida Power & Light National Hydropower Assn Spanish Trade Commission
Alliance to Save Energy
Clean Energy Group Fluor Enterprises, Inc. National Venture Capital Assn Spirit of Hispaniola
Alstom Power Inc
Clean Fuels Development Fox Mandal Natural Gas Supply Association Standard Solar
American Biogas Council Coalition Free Breeze Energy Sysytems Ltd Navigant Consulting State of New Jersey - Board of
American Biomass Trade Clean Green Energy LLC
Cooperative Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Assn New Fuels Alliance Public Utilities
Clean Technology & Sustainable FuelCELL Energy New Hampshire Electric Stoel Rives LLP
American Electric Power Industries Organization
Amplex A/S Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. New South Equipment Mats Sullivan & Worcester LLP
CLIMATEMASTER, INC. New Zealand Trade & Investment Sun & Wind energy
Amyris GADORE Center USA
ConEdison Solutions NextEra Energy Resources SunCap Financial
Andrews Kurth LLP GE Energy Financial Services
Constellation Group LLC Northeast Utilities Sustainable Energy Financing,
Andritz, Inc GEA
Council for Hydrogen Energy Novozymes A/S LLC
APCO WORLDWIDE Implementation General Motors Corp.
Applied Materials Georgia Power NREL Technology Transition Corp.
Covanta Energy Corporation NRG Energy, Inc. Tennessee Valley Authority
Applied Nanostructured CPM Roskamp Champion Germany Trade and Invest
Solutions GHD, INC. NTR, plc Terragen Power
CQ-Roll Call Group NYS Public Service Commission The Cadmus Group
AREVA Renewables North Credit Suisse Goddard Claussen Public Affairs
America Google Oerlikon Solar The Camelot Technologies
DAK Renewable Energy Office of the Assistant Secretary Group & The Renewable
Arva, LLC Greenberry Industrial
Davi North America of the Army Technologies Corp.
Association of Energy Engineers GreenerU
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP OG&E Electric Services The Environmental Parliament
Astonfield Gulf Coast Energy Network
Defense Energy Support Ctr OHMSETT The Stella Group, Ltd.
AT&T Harvel Plastics, Inc.
Deutsche Bank Opto 22 TIOGA ENERGY
Ater Wynne LLP Hearth & Home Technologies
Division of Energy & Mineral Organization of American Trachte Inc.
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Development Holland & Hart
Agency States Troutman Sanders LLP
Doty Energy Honda
Austrian Trade Commission Ormat Turbine Air Systems
Draper Fisher Jurvetson Hong Kong Trade & Dev. Council
Autodesk Overseas Private Investment TX Renewable Energy Industries
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Hudson Clean Energy Partners Corporation (OPIC) Assoc
BASF Corporation Hughes Safety Showers Ltd.
Duke Energy Own Energy U.S. Department of Commerce
Battery Ventures IF, LLC
DuPont Pace Global Energy Services LLC U.S. Department of Energy
BBI INTERNATIONAL Impax Asset Management LLC
DynGlobal, LLC. Passmore Group Inc. UK Trade & Investment
Beckerman PR Imperial Valley / IID
E Solar Phillips Lytle LLP UN Foundation
Bedeschi America Inc Indian Trade Promotion Agency
Eaton Corp PJM Interconnection UNICA
Biomas Thermal Energy Council Industrial Contract Services (ICS)
Ecology and Environmental, Inc. POET University of North Carolina -
Biomass Power Association Innovative Energy Incorporated
EcoSeed Pollution Equipment News Chapel Hill
Bioprocess Control Intel
EEI POWER magazine U.S. Department of Agriculture
Biotechnology Industry Org. International Trade and
Electric Power Research Institute Process Barron U.S. Energy Information
BIRD Foundation Development - Delaware Administration (EIA)
Electromark Co. Progress Energy FL
Bloomberg New Energy Finance Intertek U.S. Trade and Development
Electrovaya PSEG Energy Holdings
Blue Realty Group Inc Invenergy LLC Agency
Embassy of Brazil Quinn Gillespie & Associates
Bonneville Power Invest in Denmark U.S. Treasury
Administration Embassy of Canada Rasky Baerlein Strategic
Embassy of France Italian Trade Commission Communications, Inc. U.S.-Algeria Business Council
Bordeaux Energy Colloquium ITC Holdings USEPA
Boyden Gray & Associates Embassy of Israel Recurrent Energy
Embassy of Sweden Itron Renewable and Sustainable USRG Renewable Finance
BP Alternative Energy Japan External Trade Valdes Engineering Co.
International Emerging Energy Research Energy Institute Univ. of CO
Organization (JETRO) Renewable Energy & Energy VantagePoint Venture Partners
Brevini Wind USA, Inc Enel Green Power North
America Katzen International Efficiency Partnership Venrock
BrightSource Knight Piesold and Co
Energy and Security Group Reznick Group Verdant Power
BRUKS Rockwood, Inc. Knighthawk Engineering
Energy Future Coalition Rockpoint Venture Ptrs Verizon
Bureau Veritas North America Komptech USA Inc.
Energy Research Institute Royal Netherlands Embassy Viridity
BURNDY KOTRA
Energy-Tech S&C Electric Company Volvo Group
CalCEF Clean Energy Angel Fund Lawrence Berkeley National
ENFINITY Corporation Sacramento Municipal Utility Weis Environmental, LLC
California Center for Sustainable Laboratory
Enlink Geoenergy Dist Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &
Energy (CCSE) LEED (USGBC)
Enterprise Holdings San Diego Gas & Electric Rosati, P.C.
Canadian Hydropower Assn. Lockheed Martin
Environment Finance Sandia National Laboratory Windpower Engineering
Cardno Entrix Madison Dearborn Capital
Environmental Capital Group Scottish Development Wood3 Resources
CCC Group, Inc. Partners
Environmental Energy Solutions International World Bioenergy Association
CECO Environmental Marathon Capital Second Nature Yingli Green Energy Americas
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