Blueprint for Action:
Building Transformational Energy Policy

May 8 & 9, 2012
Hotel Albany
89 State Street (Corner State & Lodge)
Albany, NY 
 

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Join us for IPPNY's Annual Showcase & Spring Conference on May 8 & 9, 2012 at the Hotel Albany in Albany, NY.  


The showcase and spring conference are open to attendance by a wide variety of individuals, with announcements sent to representatives of businesses, organizations, public officials, members and future members of the Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc.

New this year:  Additional showcase time has been built into the conference schedule, providing exhibitors a unique opportunity to market their products and services and maximize their exposure to attendees.  A reception the evening of Tuesday, May 8, followed by breakfast, lunch and a coffee break on Wednesday, May 9 will all be held in the Showcase ballrooms and feature various energy industry and technology company exhibits.   

About the Conference
The spring conference regularly attracts well over 100 energy industry executives, policy makers and members of the financial and legal communities. This year’s conference will focus on building upon existing energy policy to create workable solutions for the industry and our members while providing opportunities to cultivate further communication between New York State’s energy industry, elected officials, and policy makers.

About the Showcase

Participants who sign up to attend the spring conference, will also have the opportunity to check out the Annual Energy and the Environment Showcase.  The Showcase affords attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors alike the opportunity to engage a wide variety of individuals and groups, including representatives of businesses and organizations, public officials, members and future members of the Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. 

The Showcase provides an excellent way to market your products and services, while maximizing your exposure to attendees. Over 250 people attend this event each year, and with more than 20 exhibitors on display; the opportunities clearly increase your corporate exposure!  

CONFERENCE PROGRAM AGENDA*

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

5:30 to 7:30 PM       
Reception & Exhibitor Showcase



Wednesday, May 9, 2012

7:00 to 8:45 AM   
Breakfast with Exhibitors


8:45 to 9:00 AM   
Welcome Remarks


9:00 to 10:00 AM    
NYS Legislative Strategy: Cornerstones and Frameworks


Hon. George Maziarz
Senator
NYS Senate Energy Committee


Hon. Kevin Cahill
Member of Assembly
NYS Assembly Energy Committee


10:00 to 11:00 AM    
The Energy Highway:
Balancing Competitive Private Investment and State Roles


Gil Quinones
President & CEO
New York Power Authority

Robert Hallman
Deputy Secretary for Energy & Environment
Executive Office 

Wednesday Cont.

11:00 to 11:30 AM   
Coffee Break with Exhibitors


11:30 to 12:15 PM   

Energy Investment: Creating Strong Platforms for Growth

Julien Dumoulin-Smith
Director
UBS Investment Research
Electric Utilities and IPPs Group 


12:15 to 2:00 PM   
Lunch with Exhibitors


2:00 to 3:15 PM        
Laying the Groundwork for Siting Through Workable Regulations
(An Article X Panel Discussion)

Moderator:  Sam Laniado, Principal
Read & Laniado, LLP

Kimberly Harriman
Administrative Law Judge
NYS Department of Public Service 

Steve Russo
General Counsel
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Gavin Kearney
Director, Environmental Justice
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest



3:15 to 3:30 PM       
Closing Remarks

*Please note the above agenda is subject to change based on speaker confirmations!

Register Early for discounted rates!