Alternative Energy 2009:

Sustainable Development in a Challenging Economy

REGISTRATION

Welcome and Conference Overview
Allan Pulsipher, Executive Director, LSU Center for Energy Studies

Biomass Cofiring
Jeremiah C. Haswell, Research Engineer, Southern Company

Compact Nuclear Reactors
Deborah Blackwell, VP of Public Policy and Public Affairs, Hyperion Power Generation

BREAK

Geothermal Development Opportunities
Paul Thomsen, Director for Policy and Business Development, Ormat

Switchgrass as Feedstock
Kelly Tiller, Director of External Affairs - Office of Bioenergy Programs, University of Tennessee

LUNCH

Campus Energy Panel
Introductory Comments: Michael Martin, Chancellor, Louisiana State University
Financing Structures; Rating Criteria - Mark Orlowski, Director, Sustainable Endowments Institute
Energy Conservation & Efficiency - Chris Stripling, Emory University, Director Engineering Services
Implementing a Sustainability Initiative - Leith Sharp, Author of "Green Campuses"

Algae to Biofuel
Morgan Defoort, Director of Engines and Energy Conversion - Colorado State University

BREAK

Non-Residential Photovoltaics
Jason Coughlin, Strategic Energy Analysis and Application, NREL

Battery Storage
Dan Schuessler, Plant Manager, ExxonMobil

RECEPTION