2010 Business of Clean Energy In Alaska Conference
June 17 and 18, 2010 at the Dena’ina Center, downtown Anchorage, AK
2010 Sponsorship Opportunties (.doc)
2010 Sponsorship Opportunities (.pdf)
*Online registration coming soon(call 907-929-7770 for more information)
2009 BCEA Conference: (L-R) Author Paul Sheldon, Keynote Speaker L. Hunter Lovins, REAP Executive Director Chris Rose, and Conference Design Manager Justin Sternberg
The Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) is now organizing the second annual Business of Clean Energy in Alaska conference to be held on June 17 and 18, 2010, at the Dena’ina Center in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. The 2010 conference will pick up where the 2009 conference left off, offering a more Alaska-centric focus on business and policy development of Energy Efficiency (EE) and Renewable Energy (RE) within the state. Attendees will also gain insight into the experiences of governments and businesses from around the country, as they relate to Alaska’s unique potential. Based on participant feedback, the 2010 conference will feature a redesigned format that will allow for excellent opportunities to engage with presenters, network with participants, and collectively implement an energy independent future for the state.
2009 BCEA conference vendors
The inaugural Business of Clean Energy in Alaska conference was held in May of 2009 at the Dena’ina Center in downtown Anchorage. The conference was the first of its type in the state and was a huge success selling out with over 240 attendees. It featured a rich speaker lineup of renowned energy efficiency and renewable energy experts from around country, including Dr. Dan Arvizu, Director of the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), and Hunter Lovins, of Natural Capitalism Solutions. A host of state and business leaders highlighted the challenges faced in Alaska while pointing the way towards the incredible opportunities for renewable energy resource development in the state. Speakers also cited the best practices for implementing statewide efficiency and renewable programs and policy, as well as the business opportunities and economic benefits associated with clean energy development.
2009 BCEA conference attendees participate in one of the many panel discussions
Since the 2009 conference was held in May, REAP has continued to build on the momentum and awareness generated by the conference to meet Alaska’s energy challenges. In August, REAP hosted Iowa Governor Chet Culver at the 5th annual Alaska Renewable Energy Fair. Governor Culver shared the story of Iowa’s strategic investment in wind power and its positive impact on job creation and economic prosperity. In addition, REAP’s Executive Director Chris Rose has been working with a panel of energy stakeholders and the House Energy Committee of the Alaska State Legislature to draft a statewide energy policy for Alaska. He is happy to report that the legislature is moving toward introducing the panel’s recommendations as a bill to be considered in the 2010 session.
Given the growing interest and momentum for the energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors in Alaska, REAP believes the 2010 Business of Clean Energy in Alaska conference is an exciting opportunity to catalyze growth for clean energy development in Alaska. Please save the dates, Thursday, June 17 and Friday, June 18, 2010. June is a great time to be in Alaska and we hope to see you here!
2009 Business of Clean Energy in Alaska Conference
Bringing the Last Frontier to the Cutting Edge
May 18-19 2009
