2nd Annual North Country Clean Energy Conference  2013

A forum for educators, practitioners, community leaders, industry professionals and others to share information about clean energy opportunities in the North Country

Agenda Overview

• 3-5 p.m. Opening session, consisting of registration, exhibitor showcase and student poster session.
• 5-6 p.m. Keynote address
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Reception and Film Screening of "Chasing Ice," Lake Placid Center for the Arts

 Thursday, June 6:

Full day that includes:
• 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. General Session featuring Clean Energy Success Stories from across the Adirondack North Country region: ReEnergy, Casella, North Country School, and Village of Medina. (Coffee break at 10:15 a.m.)
• 12:15-2 p.m. Buffet lunch and exhibitor showcase
• 2-4 p.m. Track sessions in Solar, Wind, Biomass, Conservation/Efficiency New Buildings, Conservation/Efficiency Existing Buildings, Hydroelectric, Biodigesters, Transmission, and Special Topics.
• 4-6 p.m. Reception and exhibitor showcase

Friday, June 7:

Full day that includes:
• 8:30-10:30 a.m. Track sessions in Solar, Wind, Biomass, Conservation/Efficiency New Buildings, Conservation/Efficiency Existing Buildings, Hydroelectric, Biodigesters, Transmission, and Special Topics.
• 11 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Roundtable discussion in the follow focus areas: Schools, Municipalities, Community Based Virtual Net Metering, and Cleaner, Greener Communities.
• 12:15-1:30 p.m. Buffet lunch, close out remarks, exhibitor showcase, networking
• 1:30-3 p.m. Roundtables continue as needed, exhibitor showcase

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 Conference objectives:

• Share techniques, technology and lessons learned as related to clean energy projects in the North Country
• Assist participants in identifying potential projects for inclusion in the next round of proposals in the NY State Cleaner/Greener Program and/or the Regional Economic Development programs
• Share technical staffing and regulatory issues as related to clean energy projects
• Share funding sources and opportunities for clean energy projects
• Connect participants with the businesses, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations on the cutting edge of the clean energy transition through the all new exhibitor showcase and business-focused round tables

Interested in being an exhibitor? Click here for more info.

Sponsors are needed to help keep this conference affordable.

Click here for details on how to become a sponsor.

Hotel accommodations: The Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort is a 2013 Conference partner! Located in the heart of the Olympic village, this resort is Lake Placid’s only resort located directly on the shores of the beautiful Mirror Lake.  Shopping, dining and Olympic views are all just a step outside your door!

Highly rated by the Audubon Society, Golden Arrow’s cutting edge green initiatives include a green roof, solar thermal units, green items such as High R factor insulation, wood trim certified by sustainable forests, bamboo flooring, non toxic paints, pens and papers, recycle bins, energy efficient lighting, biodegradable cleaning products and so much more.

Go green and plan to stay at the Golden Arrow for an incredible conference rate of $69 ($89 for a lake side view).  Contact the hotel directly (tell them you are part of the “CLEAN” block of rooms for the conference) or click here to register online and enter "CLEAN" for the promotional code.

Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort; 2559 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946;
800-582-5540 www.Golden-arrow.com

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