September 9, 2010 AFREC Business Roundtable IMPACT - Renewable Energy Innovations and Initiatives
Location: Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Building, Highspire, PA
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Speakers
Richard Kilbourne, Solar Business Development, Constellation NewEnergy
Constellation Energy announced in April 2010, an agreement to develop a new 1.8-megawatt (DC) solar photovoltaic power system at the McCormick distribution center in Belcamp, Md. This will be the largest single rooftop solar installation in Maryland, and is the second solar installation developed for McCormick by Constellation Energy.
Constellation NewEnergy is a leading competitive supplier of electricity, natural gas and energy-related services to commercial, industrial and institutional customers throughout the United States. A subsidiary of Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG), Constellation NewEnergy operates in all competitive energy markets throughout the U.S., providing products that enable customers to effectively manage and control energy costs.
Thomas W. Hicks, Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Navy for Energy
The US Navy has created a new office for Renewable Energy at the Executive Level. Thomas Hicks was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy in March 2010. Mr. Hicks serves as the Secretariat focal point on all matters pertaining to the Department of Navy’s energy conservation, energy efficiency, energy sources, and green initiatives.
Mark Smallwood, Green Mission Specialist, Whole Foods Market IP, L.P.
Whole Foods is the 9th largest food and drug store company in the US. In January 2006, Whole Foods made a landmark purchase of renewable energy credits to offset 100% of the electricity used in all of its stores, facilities, bakehouses, distribution centers, regional offices and national headquarters in the United States and Canada. Whole Foods Market is the only Fortune 500 Company purchasing wind energy credits to offset 100% of its electricity use. Mr. Smallwood or "Coach" as he is well known by his nickname, is responsible for improving the environmental footprint of 30 stores in 6 states, a large commissary, a distribution center and a seafood facility totally over 1.5 million square feet. Mark’s current projects include diverting waste from the landfills, reducing packaging, and energy efficiency to name a few.
Commissioner Tyrone J. Christy, Vice Chairman, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Vice Chairman Christy was nominated to serve on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission by Governor Edward G. Rendell, and was confirmed by the Senate of Pennsylvania in June 27, 2007. He was elected Vice Chairman by his colleagues on August 20, 2008. He also serves on the Organization of PJM States Inc. (OPSI) Board of Directors. He serves on the Advisory Committee which interacts with PJM’s Independent Market Monitor. In addition to OPSI he serves on the Organization of MISO States Board of Directors.
Chuck Armstrong, Lubrication Specialist, American Refining Group, Inc.
In July 2010, American Refining Group announced the addition of Biogas Engine Oils to its quality line of Brad Penn Lubricants. Brad Penn Biogas Engine Oils are premium quality stationary gas oils with enhanced alkalinity reserve designed for use in applications where fuel gas is generated from aerobic digestion of manure, compost, and/or landfill residue.
American Refining Group, Inc. is a privately held, ISO 9001: 2008 certified refinery. American Refining Group, Inc. is a manufacturer and blender of quality Brad Penn branded lubricants, packager of private label lubricants and a premier refiner of petroleum specialty products.
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Past Speakers:
June2010
Allen Rider, 25x’25
R. James Woolsey,Chairman of Woolsey Partners LLC
Michael Smith, VP, Lutron Electronics Energy Solutions
John Ranieri, VP,DuPont BioMaterials Group
March2010
Panel:
David Prybylowski,Mars Chocolate North America
Seth Obetz, Worley& Obetz
Theresa Walsh, HEROBX
Kurt Hertzler,Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co./ Caterpillar
William (Bill) Hagy,Special Assistant Alternative Energy Policy, USDA, Rural Development
Dr. Chunshan Song,Director, Penn State Energy Institute
Lauren Myers,Business Development, Allstate Leasing
December2009
Financial Panel:
Steven Drizos, PADCED
Brian Eckert, PA DCED
Bernard Linn, USDARural Development
Brent Vernon,Governor’s Action Team
Tom Williams, PAState Director, USDA Rural Development
Paul Trella, Directorof Marketing, New Holland Agriculture
Glen Cauffman,Manager of Farm Operations, Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment
September2009
BobReilly, Deputy Chief of Staff, Congressman Todd Platts Office
Eric Thumma,Director, Institutional Relations, Iberdrola Renewable Energies
Michael Kagan,President, Constellation NewEnergy
Jerry Watson,President, Keystruct Construction
Robert Wallace, PSUBioEnergy Bridge
June 11,2009
ValriLightner, Acting Biomass Program Manager, US Dept of Energy
Jim Klecko, VP Regional Business - Mid Atlantic, Covanta Energy
Bill Noll, VP, Three Mile Island - Unit 1, Exelon Nuclear
Kent Bachmann, Director of Design & Engineering, HersheyEntertainment & Resorts
Rich Madeira, VP, Enginuity Energy LLC
March12, 2009
DanGriffiths, Deputy Secretary, PA Dept of Environmental Protection, Office ofEnergy Technology & Deployment
Toby Fauver, Deputy Secretary, Local & Area Transportation, PennDOT
F. Reed Wills, President, Adage, an AREVA/Duke Energy advanced biopower company
Mike Noble, President, Lake Erie Biofuels, LLC
Simone Kothare, Global Marketing Manager, Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
December4, 2008
JacquesBeaudry-Losique - Program Manager, Office of Biomass, US Dept of Energy
Secretary James Creedon - PA Department of General Services
David Beaston -Director, Electric Power Supply and Rates, UGI Utilities, Inc.
Dennis J. Buckley, Esquire - Reger Rizzo & Darnall, LLP
FormerEnergy Assistant and Counsel to the Chairman of the PA Public UtilityCommission
Ken Saenz - Principal, Booz Allen Hamilton
Kevin O'Toole - Senior Manager, Facilities Group, Vanguard
Sept 11, 2008
JeanneDworetzky - Executive Director, PEDA
The Honorable Dennis Wolff - Secretary, PA Dept of Agriculture
Luke May - Field Operations, General Motors
Paul Wheaton - CEO, Atlantec BioEnergy Corp.
Wes Bolsen - CMO & VP, Coskata
Konstantinos Sfakianos - Exec VP, Odyne Corp.
Jeff Straub, Project Manager, Crabtree, Rohrbaugh Associates & Architects
June 5, 2008
Philip Gotthelf - Equidex Energy
Secretary Dennis Yablonsky, Pennsylvania Department of Community and
Economic Development
JohnTao, VP of Open Innovation for Weyerhaeuser
Greg Aymong, VP of Highland Tank
Gary Graziano, VP Marketing & Dave Nicholas, PR Manager, High Industries
Mar 13, 2008
RobertRosenthal - Public Utility Commission
Harry Halloran - CEO, American Refining Group / Energy Unlimited
Daniel Desmond - Deputy Secretary,Office of Energy & Tech Development, PAEPA
Eli Brill - Legal Counsel, Waste Management
Tom O'Donnell, PhD,PG - Business Development Specialist, RETTEW
Dec 6, 2007
R. James Woolsey, Jr - FormerDirector of Central Intelligence and head of the Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA), Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton
Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen - Royal Danish Embassy/Ministry of ForeignAffairs of Denmark
John P. Ranieri VPGM - DuPont Applied BioSciencesTM
Douglas Faulkner - Deputy Under Secretary, USDA Rural Development
Tom Clemens - Hatfield Quality Meats
Sept 13, 2007
Drew Bond - Senior Advisor, US Deptof Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Mitchell LeMasters - CAT Power Finance, Market Specialist - Renewable Energy
Shane Rooney - PUC, Counsel to Commissioner Kim Pizzingrilli
June 12, 2007
Allen Rider - Case New Holland(former Pres)
25 x 25 National Initiative
Keith Li - NRG Energy
James Garthe - PSU Dept of Agriculture & Biological Engineering.
Member Spotlight - Ben Franklin Technologies
March 8, 2007
RobertHasemeier - Granger Energy
Larry Russo - US Dept of Energy - Biomass Program
General Motors introduced HydroGen3 fuel cell vehicle
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