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| July 14, 2010 |
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| 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
3:30- 5:00
Best oil cleanup ideas never heard by BP
(session participants register at $45 fee.. does not register participant for conference, but provides ticket to reception)
Opening remarks:
Florida Lt. Governor, Jeff Kottkamp- Confirmed
Mark Senti
Advanced Magnetic Lab - Confirmed
Their technology highlighted on CNN
Infinite Energy, Inc- Confirmed
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*Press invited
Conference Exhibitor set up beginning 4:30
Conference Exhibitor set up beginning 4:30
Reception - 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. |
| 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Reception |
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| July 15, 2010 |
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| 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Registration Sign In |
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| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
(Reservations Only) -Breakfast session
About Florida Renewable Energy Statewide Ballot Initiative: What it is? An overview of the plan and an introduction to the team. Additionally, an opportunity to find out how you can help. E-mail Michael@floridaenergyproducers.com to reserve a place for this special session
Robin Rorapaugh
Initiative Campaign Manager
Rorapaugh-Teicher,LLC
John Van Gieson -Confirmed
Initiative Communications Director
Vangieson Media
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| 9:10 a.m. - 9:35a.m. |
Welcome and Opening Remarks-Michael Dobson - FREPA President
Introduce guest speaker (s) and acknowledge FREPA members in attendance that are current members of the legislature and also candidates
Note: Speakers will provide comments on key place renewable energy will need to play into Florida's economy in the future and to outline challenges policy makers need help with from renewable energy community as the days agenda is pursued
Florida State Representative Keith Fitzgerald - Confirmed
Florida State Senator Lee Constantine - Confirmed
Awarded 2009 FREPA Renewable Energy Champion
Florida State Senator Gary Siplin
Sharon Merchant-FREPA Member -Confirmed
Former State Representative
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| 9:40 a.m.- 10:10 a.m |
Announcement of joint policy goals in the form of a joint statement and discussion of mutual public policy goals of Florida's key renewable energy associations and advocacy groups
Michael Dobson
Florida Renewable Energy Producers Association
Representative
Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy
Bruce Kershner
Florida Solar Energy Industries Association
Craig Williams- Confirmed
Florida Renewable Energy Association
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| 10:15 a.m.-11:00a.m. |
Update on federal and state policy: renewable electric generation, biofuels, green building, sustainable communities, energy efficient materials
Susan Glickman-Invited
Robin Rorapaugh - Confirmed
Lena Juarez- Conf/pending
JEJ & Associates,President
Clean Energy Group
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| 11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m |
Renewable energy project financing. Presentations on PACE funding, Purchase Power Agreements (PPA's) in Florida, keys to securing project funding, negotiating PPA's 101 (basics), Florida specific funding opportunities, contracting issues and how project financing intersects with public policy
Wanda Whigham, Esq
Hogan Lovells
Enterprise Florida - Confirmed
Florida Opportunity Fund - Confirmed |
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| 12:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. |
Lunch session and keynote Address
Project Financing and overview of current Grant opportunities:
An overview of current trends, opportunities and strategies to overcoming obstacles for project financing. Project finance ins and outs. Overview of State and Federal grant opportunities
Session Moderators:
Nichole Walker Esq, LEED AP, Verte Advisors-confirmed
Michael Dobson, FREPA
Lunch Presentation
John May -Confirmed
Stern Brothers
Joe Mueller-Confirmed
USDA Rural Development
Matthew Wooten
Renewable Energy Coordinator
Matt Wooten is a native of Bradenton, Florida. He attended the University of Florida for both his Bachelor’s of Science in Food & Resource Economics and Master’s of Science in Agricultural Business. He currently works and resides in Gainesville, Florida. He has held the title of Renewable Energy Coordinator since his appointment with the USDA Rural Development.
Keynote Address
Florida CFO, Alex Sink-pending schedule review (possible surrogate)
Candidate for Governor of the State of Florida
Governor Charlie Crist - Pending
Keynote and Guest Speaker
State Representative, Michelle Rewhinkle Vasalinda -confirmed
FREPA Member
Prime sponsor of key renewable energy policy in 2010 legislative session
State Representative Dean Cannon - Invited
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| 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
Panel Discussion
12:45-1:15- (panel discussion)
Update on Florida off shore oil drilling special a session to begin July 20-23. An overview, discussion and recommended opportunities for renewable energy policy with rewspect to newly called special session.
"What the special session means to renewable energy policy in Florida"
Michael Dobson
FREPA President
State Representative Michelle Vasilinda
Susan Glickman -Invited
State Representative Joe Gibbons invited
George Cavros - Invited |
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| 1:20p.m.-2:05 p.m. (Session A) |
Messaging specific to communicating with Florida lawmakers and fighting NIMBY.
Also, how do you prepare for organized NIMBY when it occurs with your project
Moderator - Cynthia Craig, FREPA Policy Director
Deb Swim,Esq-Confirmed
Tallahassee based Environmental Attorney
Alisa Snow-Confirmed
Snow Strategies,LLC |
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2:30p.m.-3:50p.m.
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(Presentations and panel discussion) Florida energy future in technology to commercialization: Discuss Solar, biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel) , waste to fuels, its infrastructure, cost and research update.
Overview of commercial and residential Solar Installation and lessons learned with respct to marketing, financing,project development in commercial sector and installment tips in commercial and residential. Academic and business overview of Florida specific renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Biomass,Solar, Wind .. their potential in Florida and insight into specific projects and industry activity in the Sunshine State . Additionally, discuss opportunities in cleantech manufacturing as well as its place with regard to job creation in Florida.
An overview of status on energy crop production in US and Florida, project opportunities and challenges, overview on specific research to commercialization in biofuels business space and up date on transportation fuels infrastructure coupled with discussion of policy needs.
Moderator:
Amy Mercado FREPA Member
Christy Herig -Confirmed
Solar Electric Power Association
Ryan Graunke-Sustainability Researcher
University of Florida
Soil and Water Science
Environmental Microbiology
Biogas-a Renewable Biofuel
Tex Carter and/ or David King -Confirmed
INEOS New Planet BioEnergy,LLC
Dave Johnson
Honeywell - Confirmed
Dr. Tim Anderson, Chairman
Florida Energy Systems Consortium (FESC)
About the consortium
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4:00 - 4:45
(Session A) |
4:00- 4:45- A Community taking the lead (Orange County and surrounding communities)When public and private sector lead by example: Corporate sustainability, developing sustainable communities, local government sustainability and renewable energy efforts, partnerships between public and private sector, when county governments raise the bar in its environmental protection, when utilities take the lead, and when local government and higher education team up with private sector investors to develop cleantech jobs for Florida.
Moderator: FREPA Board MemberModerator: FREPA Board Member
Nichole Walker, Esq LEED AP -confirmed
Verte Advisos, Inc
Lori Cunnif - Confirmed
Orange County Government
Environmental protection
Pauline Furfaro
Renewables Coordinator
Orlando Utilities Commission
Pauline Furfaro is the Renewables Coordinator with the Orlando Utilities Commission. She manages the OUC residential and commercial solar programs, the Orlando Federal Credit Union solar loan offering, and the solar Preferred Contractor Network. Pauline is a Certified Energy Manager and prior to becoming the Renewables Coordinator, was an OUC Energy Auditor for 10 years where she worked one-on-one with residential and commercial customers facilitating conservation projects.
Dr. Sean Christiansen- Confirmed
University of Central Florida Venture Lab
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| 4:50 p.m. |
Closing remarks by Michael Dobson, President |
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5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Post conferene reception/meet and greet. |
Rosen Plaza Hotel
9700 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Toll Free 1 (800) 627-8258
(407) 996-9700
Fax: (407) 354-5774
All FREPA members
receive an additional 25% off attendance/registration fee
Pay Registration Online Here
Special room rate is $99.00
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