2019 Renewable Energy Conference


June 25, 2019 - June 26, 2019

Marist College
Poughkeepsie

Online Registration is CLOSED. Please register onsite or call 800.358.1202.

About the Conference

Don’t miss the Premier Renewable Energy Conference on the East Coast.  “Green New Deal” or “Green Dream” New York State and the Nation’s energy policy is being defined either by aspirational vision or unachievable prattle. It’s time to explore the long term goals of 70% Renewable, 100% Renewable, Net Zero Emissions, and Zero Emissions, while evaluating, Renewable Energy Breakthroughs, the Electrification of the Economy, the Public Service Commission’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV), New York’s targets for Off-shore Wind, Battery Storage, the Value of Distributed Energy Resources, Natural Gas Moratoriums, the role of the Modern Utility, Pricing Carbon into the Wholesale Market, and the impacts of a highly-engaged Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The conference will examine the impact of these policy changes on the competitive bulk electric market place with associated impacts on the use, development, and pricing of renewable sources of supply.

The Conference will kick off with a Welcome Reception on Tuesday, June 25. On Wednesday, June 26, you will hear from leading experts in the field of energy, technology, academia, government policy and business. The format of the Conference will allow you to learn, meet experts, and ask questions on issues most important to you. Morning sessions are devoted to establishing a foundation for understanding the current status of the energy market place. Afternoon sessions will focus on the practical experiences of professionals working in these emerging energy markets, and there will be plenty of opportunity for networking.

Registration Information

Payment must accompany registration. Registration includes Welcome Reception, all sessions, conference materials. continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch. 
 

 Fees 

 Before 6/19/19  After 6/19/19
 Registration Fee  $289

 $349

Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your registration up to seven days prior to the event. You will be refunded, less a $75 processing fee. If you need to cancel less than seven days prior, you may 1) send a substitute; or 2) receive a non-refundable credit voucher, good for any Business Council event valid for up to one full year. 

 

 

 

Agenda

Tuesday, June 25

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

 

Welcome Reception
Location: Marist College Cornell Boathouse

 

Wednesday, June 26
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit the Exhibits

8:30 - 8:35 a.m.

 

 

 

 

Welcome 

  • Lawrence G. Singleton, Ph.D., Dean, 
    School of Management
    Marist College

8:35 - 9:00 a.m.

 

 

 

An Overview and Grounding on the Green New Deal

  • Darren Suarez, Senior Director of
    Government Affairs
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc. 

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

 

 

 

Powering the Path to a Cleaner Future

  • Charles A. Freni
    President and CEO
    Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. 

9:45 - 10:15 a.m.

 

 

 

Renewable Energy Powering NY's Future

  • Doreen M. Harris
    Vice President, Large-Scale Renewables
    NYSERDA

10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

 

 

 

Renewable Energy in the Forest Products Industry
and its Positive Effect on Green House Gas Emissions

  • Michael McLarty
    Vice President, Forestry and Wood Procurement
    Finch Paper LLC
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break / Visit the Exhibits

11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

 

 

 

A World View of Energy Infrastructure Trends in a Carbon Conscious World

  • John Sørensen
    Managing Director
    Ramboll

11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

 

 

 

National Perspective / How Does New York State Fit In?

  • Alan J. Statman
    President & CEO
    Al Statman LLC
  • E. Scott Medla 
    Managing Partner
    Ansonia Partners, LLC

12:15 - 1:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luncheon

Welcome 

  • Heather C. Briccetti, Esq.
    President and CEO
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc. 

Luncheon Address

  • Dr. Hendrik Hamann 
    Distinguished Research Staff Member
    IBM T.J. Watson Research Center

1:30 - 2:20 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel I:
What does 100% Renewable Energy mean and is it attainable?

Panel Chair and Moderator:
Seth D. Hulkower, President
Strategic Energy Advisory Services

Panelists:

  • Michelle K. Piasecki, Esq.  
    Associate
    Harris Beach PLLC
  • Stephane Desdunes
    Director, Development, Grid-Scale Power
    EDF Renewables North America
2:20 - 2:35 p.m. Refreshment Break / Visit the Exhibits

2:35 - 3:25 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel II:

  • Disruptive Technologies in the Energy Space
  • What is needed for 100% Renewable Energy?
  • Engineering, Technology, Systems of the Future

Panel Chair and Moderator:
James W. Taylor, Jr., President and CEO
Taylor Biomass Energy, LLC

Panelists:

  • Emma Maceko
    Regulatory Affairs Analyst
    New York Power Authority
  • Richard Perez, Ph.D.
    Senior Research Associate
    University at Albany

3:25 - 4:00 p.m.

 

 

Closing Keynote Address

  • Allan Page, Chair
    The Hudson Renewable Energy Institute

4:00 p.m

 

 

 

Closing Remarks

  • Lawrence G. Singleton, Ph.D., Dean,
    School of Management
    Marist College

Speakers

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Heather C. Briccetti, Esq.​​​​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Stephane Dusdunes

 

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Charles A. Freni

 

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Dr. Hendrik Hamann

 

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Doreen M. Harris

 

 

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Seth D. Hulkower

 

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Emma Maceko

 

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E.Scott Medla

 

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Michael J. McLarty

 

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Allan R. Page

 

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Richard Perez, Ph.D.

 

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Michelle K. Piasecki, Esq.

 

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Lawrence G. Singleton, Ph.D.

 

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John Sorensen

 

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Al J. Statman

 

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Darren Suarez

 

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James W. Taylor, Jr.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Be part of the Premier Renewable Energy Conference on the East Coast. Heighten your corporate visibility. Sign up now as a Conference Sponsor. Call 800.358.1202

Sponsorship includes:

  • Complimentary Conference Registration(s)
  • Pre and Post Conference List of Participants
  • Recognition in Conference Material and Signage
  • Promotional Item in our Conference Packet
  • Company Logo Displayed at Event


 

Conference Sponsorship Levels:

 

Premier Sold Out
Gold

$4,000

Silver

$3,500

Bronze

$3,000
Event Sponsorship Levels:  
Luncheon Sold Out
Welcome Reception Sold Out
Continental Breakfast $2,000
AV & Print  $1,500
Refreshment Break $1,200
Session $1,000

Exhibits

Exhibitors will have prominent space adjacent to the conference area, with direct access to Conference attendees. Refreshment breaks will be hosted among the Exhibitors. Space is limited so sign up early for a prime location. 

Exhibit                                             $1,000

Exhibit includes:

  • One Six-Foot table; Two Chairs
  • One Complimentary Conference Registration
  • Up to Two Discounted Registrations at $129*
  • Please indicate if you have an oversized display

*Conference Registration fee is $289



For more Sponsorship or Exhibit information or if you wish to consider co-sponsorship, please contact Maribeth Riley at [email protected] or call 800.358.1202.

Sponsors

EDF renewables
enter solar
CH Energy

Exhibitors

Bergmann
Clean Energy Collective
NYS Department of Public Service
New York Transco

Directions

Marist College
3399 North Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Driving Directions
 

Hotel Information

Courtyard by Marriott
Address: 2641 South Road/ Route 9, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: 800-647-7576
Block of 10 rooms - $149.00
Please refer to the Renewable Energy Conference Room Block
Cut off date May 28, 2019
Book your Room Here

Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie
Address
: 2750 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: 845-473-1151
Block of 10 rooms - $119.00
Booking code – ‘REC’
Book your Room Here

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