The Business of Renewable Energy & Efficiency in the Northwest

Future Energy Conference
The Business of Renewable Energy & Efficiency in the Northwest
April 21-22, 2010
Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR
Full information & Registration at: www.futureenergyconference.com
An Unmatched Forum for Learning, Networking, and Business Development. This business-to-business conference brings together project developers, service and equipment providers, energy end users, utilities, government, and others involved in building the new energy economy.
Expanded Content and Format. Returning for its fourth year, this conference is the Northwest event addressing the business side of energy. For 2010, the conference is being extended to two days with an expanded trade show. Educational tracks include developing electricity and bioenergy projects, implementing energy efficiency in industry and buildings, and developing the regional energy industry supply chain.
- Renewable energy development - Bioenergy opportunities
- Efficiency in buildings and industry - Supplying the energy industry
Plus Featured Speakers
Opening Address by Ore. Governor Ted Kulongoski
The “Governor’s Sustainability Awards”- with Ore. Secretary of State Kate Brown
Gil Sperling, Senior Policy Advisor, US Department of Energy
Marty Sedler, Director of Global Utilities & Infrastructure, Intel Corporation
Margie Harris, Executive Director, Energy Trust of Oregon


Why Attend
- Learn the keys to successfully design, finance, and build renewable energy projects.
- Learn how energy efficiency can enhance business profitability – and how to implement & pay for it.
- Explore whether your business or community can be a host for energy generation projects.
- Explore opportunities for your business in supplying the energy industry.
- Gain an up-to-date perspective on the state of the industry and emerging technologies.
- Learn about supportive programs and incentives.
- Explore how to do business in the Northwest – and with whom.
- Meet and network with colleagues, partners, and customers.

Who Should Attend
- Project developers & potential project owners
- Industrial and commercial facility & operations managers
- Building designers, architects & owners
- Equipment & technology providers
- Engineers, consultants, attorneys & other service providers
- Energy investors & financiers
- Utility managers
- Economic development professionals
- Government agency representatives
- Those interested in becoming part of this industry
- Others promoting a strong regional economy