2010 Business of Clean Energy In Alaska Conference
2010 Business of Clean Energy in Alaska conference
2010 Conference program (.pdf)
KTUU reporter Rhonda McBride interviews REAP Executive Director Chris Rose at the 2010 Business of Clean Energy in Alaska conference on June 18, 2010.
The Business of Clean Energy in Alaska conference held on June 17-18 was focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency with presentations on what is being done now in the state, future opportunities, and the policies and financing are required to make that future a reality. See KTUU’s story on the first day of the conference here
Panels this year covered existing renewable energy and energy efficiency programs from around the country, described Alaska’s unique leadership opportunities and talked about the technologies, policies and financing required to make a shift toward clean energy. An free exhibitor hall was held adjacent to the panel discussions.
Alaska can become a leader in the clean energy industry and lay a solid economic foundation for the future by diversifying with our many renewable sources of energy.
2009 Business of Clean Energy in Alaska conference
2009 BCEA Conference: (L-R) Author Paul Sheldon, Keynote Speaker L. Hunter Lovins, REAP Executive Director Chris Rose, and Conference Design Manager Justin Sternberg
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
