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N.C. Sustainable Energy Conference

March 7-8, 2007

McKimmon Conference & Training Center, Raleigh, North Carolina

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About The Conference

Energy, environment, and economy: North Carolina's future depends on the decisions we make today on these important issues. Attend the Fourth Annual North Carolina Sustainable Energy Conference to learn how the three are connected and what you can do to ensure a sustainable future for our state.

In-depth sessions will focus on:

  • Growing the New Green Energy Resources
  • New Jobs in Energy, Environment, and Economy
  • Quantifying the Health Effects of Energy Efficiency
  • Climate Change Solutions for North Carolina
  • "Biofueling" the Future
  • ENERGY STAR® Tools and Resources
  • Performance Contracting
  • Energy Policy Issues in North Carolina

The North Carolina Building Commissioning Committee joins this year’s conference to offer sessions on commissioning for new and existing buildings.

Registration fee is $89 until February 22, 2007 ONLY and includes:

  • Utility Savings Initiative half-day workshops - March 7
  • Full-day plenary and workshops - March 8
  • Evening reception
  • Networking lunch
  • Awards ceremony honoring this year's Energy Champions in North Carolina
  • Exhibits featuring the latest information and technology in energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative fuels, and green building
  • "Ride and Drive," a popular event featuring the newest alternative fuel vehicles.

After February 22, 2007 the registration fee will be $109.

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Who Should Attend

State agencies, universities, community colleges, business and industry, schools and non-profit agencies.

Attend and You Will Learn

  • Biofuels as the new manufacturing industry for rural North Carolina
  • Renewable energy industry drivers that lead to more jobs that can't be outsourced
  • North Carolina's ridgeline laws
  • Renewable portfolio standards that should be incorporated into every state's energy plans
  • How utility companies’ public benefit funds benefit the public
  • Distributed renewable generation opportunities that keep on giving
  • Performance contracting as the next level of efficiency
  • Case studies for making buildings live up to their efficiency potential
  • Emission effects on the health of your family (and family pocketbook)

The Fourth Annual State Energy Conference is Sponsored by:

Platinum Sponsors

Brady Trane of North Carolina Center for Energy Research and Technology United States Environmental Protection Agency Research Triangle Park Campus Farm Bureau Insurance Pepco Energy Services Southern States Energy Board NC Biotech Center

Gold Sponsors

North American Insulation Manufacturers Association NC GreenPower IES

Silver Sponsors

American Institute of Architects, North Carolina Chapter Carolina Solar Energy, LLC Cherokee Investment Partners Corning NC Electricities NORESCO Energy Services North Carolina Solar Center Piedmont Biofuels Reece, Noland, & McElrath, Inc. Siemens Energy Services/Sylvania Lighting Sylvania Novozymes

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