POWERFUL PERSPECTIVES:
Insights into Energy Evolution and Innovation
IPPNY's 26th Annual Fall Conference
Gideon Putam Hotel & Conference Center
Saratoga Springs, NY
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Our 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 the available opportunities to cultivate further communication among New York State's energy industry, elected officials, and policy makers to ensure that this state is maximizing its potential to lead the nation in effective energy innovation and growth.
Featuring Luncheon Keynote Speaker:
Paul Browning, President & CEO of Thermal Products
GE Energy
Featuring Speaker:
Garry Brown, Chairman
NYS Public Service Commission
This year's conference will include two panel discussions:
Generating Solutions: Federal & Regional Perspectives, featuring speakers: (Below, L-R) Glen Thomas of GT Power Group, John Shelk of the Electric Power Supply Association and Gavin Donohue of the Independent Power Producers of New York.
Shining Light on the Solar Energy Story featuring speakers: Franz Litz (Presentation) with Pace Energy & Climate Center, Kevin Lanahan of Consolidated Edison, Lee Smith (Presentation) with American Solar Partners, and Radmila Miletich (Presentation) of the Independent Power Producers of New York
The IPPNY annual fall conference offers an excellent opportunity to speak directly to decision makers in New York's energy industry. We look forward to your participation!
AGENDA
(Click here to download the brochure)
8:00 – 8:45 AM
Breakfast & Registration
8:45 – 9:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Howard Fromer
Director of Market Policy and IPPNY Chairman
PSEG Power New York
9:00 – 10:15 AM
Generating Solutions: Federal and Regional Perspectives
(Panel Discussion)
John Shelk
President & CEO
Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA)
Glen Thomas
President
GT Power Group LLC
Gavin Donohue
President & CEO
Independent Power Producers of New York
10:15 – 10:45 AM
NYS Regulatory & Federal Updates
Sam Laniado, Principal (Click for Presentation)
Read & Laniado, LLP
IPPNY outside Counsel
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
11:00 AM – 12:15
Shining Light on the Solar Energy Story
(Panel Discussion)
Franz Litz (Click for Presentation)
Executive Director
Pace Energy & Climate Center
Kevin Lanahan
Director of Government Relations
Consolidated Edison
Lee Smith (Click for Presentation)
Managing Director
American Solar Partners
Radmila Miletich (Click for Presentation)
Legislative and Environmental Policy Director
Independent Power Producers of New York
12:15 - 12:45 PM
PSC Perspectives: Priorities Under the New Administration
Garry Brown
Chairman
Public Service Commission
12:45 – 1:45 PM
Luncheon and Keynote Address
Paul Browning (Click for Bio)
President & CEO, Thermal Products
GE Energy, Power & Water
2:00 – 5:00 PM
IPPNY Board Meeting
(Members Only)
POWERFUL PERSPECTIVES:
Insights into Energy Evolution and Innovation
Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc.
26th Annual Fall Conference
The Gideon Putnam Hotel
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
AGENDA
8:00 – 8:45 AM
Breakfast & Registration
8:45 – 9:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Howard Fromer
Director of Market Policy and IPPNY Chairman
PSEG Power New York
9:00 – 10:15 AM
Generating Common Ground: Federal and Regional Perspectives
(Panel Discussion)
John Shelk
President & CEO
Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA)
Glen Thomas
President
GT Power Group LLC
Gavin Donohue
President & CEO
Independent Power Producers of New York
10:15 – 10:45 AM
NYS Regulatory & Federal Updates
Sam Laniado, Principal
Read & Laniado, LLP
IPPNY outside Counsel
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
11:00 AM – 12:15
Shining Light on Three Sides of the Solar Energy Story
(Panel Discussion)
Kevin Lanahan
Director of Government Relations
Consolidated Edison
Jackson Morris
Senior Policy Advisor
Pace Energy and Climate Center
Pace Law School
Radmila Miletich
Legislative and Environmental Policy Director
Independent Power Producers of New York
12:15 - 12:45 PM
Policies of the PSC: Commission Priorities under the New Administration
Garry Brown
Chairman
Public Service Commission
12:45 – 1:45 PM
Luncheon and Keynote Address
Paul Browning
President & CEO, Thermal Products
GE Energy, Power & Water
2:00 – 5:00 PM
IPPNY Board MeetingThank you to our fall conference sponsors!
Breakfast Sponsors:
Luncheon Sponsors:
Intermission Sponsors:
OPEN
Interested in sponsoring? Members can sign up to sponsor the fall conference by downloading the sponsor registration form: Sponsorship Opportunities.
Sponsorship opportunities are limited, first come first served basis. Limit 2 sponsors for each listed above. Send logo and brief company description by August 30 to vanessa@ippny.org. Please call Vanessa LaClair, CMP at 518-436-3749 with questions.
Exhibitor ONLY Fees
IPPNY Members: $750
Non-Members / Corps: $850
Non-Profits: $500
Government: $100
Want to be an Exhibitor?
Download the Exhibitor Prospectus
Conference ONLY Fees
Early Conference Registration
(Before April 20, 2012)
IPPNY Members $400; Non-Members $450*
At the Door
(and after April 20, 2012)
IPPNY Members $450; Non-Members $515*
Registration will not be processed without payment. No registration refunds will be given after April 20, 2012. All cancellations prior to April 20, 2012 are subject to a $50 per person processing fee. *Registration fee includes the conference materials, breakfast & lunch.
Want to attend?
Register to receive discounted rates!
From North
Take I-87 south (Northway) Exit 14 and make a right on Route 9P (Union Avenue).
At the end of Union Avenue make a left onto West Circular Street.
Bear right at first stop sign. Turn left onto Broadway at 1st light.
At 3rd light turn right into the park.
Bear left after 8/10 mile - hotel is ahead on right.
FROM THE ALBANY AIRPORT
Starting from the main parking/car rental area, continue through the toll booths to first traffic light
Turn left onto Albany-Shaker Road following signage to I-87 North (the Adirondack Northway)
Turn left to take ramp onto I-87 North
Follow I-87 N to Exit 13N
Continue onto Route 9 North
From West (Buffalo)
Take I-90 east (New York State Thruway).
Exit at Amsterdam Exit 27, pay toll.
Take right to Route 67 to Ballston Spa.
Take Route 50 north.
Take right into park at 2nd light after sign, "Saratoga Performing Arts Center."
Follow signs to hotel.
From South (New York City)
Take I-87 north (New York State Thruway).
Exit 24 to I-87 (Northway).
Exit 13N (Route 9).
At 4th light turn left into the park.
Bear left after 8/10 mile - hotel is ahead on right.
From East (Boston)
Take I-90 west (Mass. Turnpike) continue until Albany, use Troy/Albany Exits (24).
Take I-87 (Northway).
Take Exit 13N (Route 9).
At 4th light turn left into the park.
Bear left after 8/10 mile - hotel ahead on right.