Clean Energy Conference Workshops and Networking
Take advantage of workshops and networking opportunities focusing on the expansion of cleantech markets in the Northeast.  Leading speakers and experts will discuss topics ranging from solar financing, emerging utility programs, energy efficiency, and the economic growth coming from the cleantech market.  Whether you're an investor looking for opportunities or a CEO in search of strategic partners, you'll be able to talk directly with senior executives from both sides of the industry.

Building the CleanTech Industry

Trendsetting: Emerging CleanTech Markets
How can your business take advantage of the cleantech opportunities in New Jersey - a national leader and one of the fastest growing cleantech markets in the United States?  Learn about emerging cleantech business opportunities in New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region and how to go about financing a cleantech business.  Jump start your business plan and get hands-on resources and 'how-up' instruction on getting involved in growing the cleantech industry here in the Garden State.

Moderator:  Paula Durand, Sr. Venture Officer, New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Panelists:  Robert M. Chiste, Chairman, CEO, and President, Comverge; John Kaufman, Chairman and CEO, International Battery Inc.; Aaron Wadell, Chief Operating Officer, Global Photonic Energy Corporation; Joyce Ferris, Founder and Managing Partner, Blue HIll Partners

Business and Investment Opportunities in PJM and Beyond
New Jersey is a key player in Northeast markets and often serves as an entrée to new markets coming on-line in PJM and beyond.  With tremendous growth opportunities in cleantech in New Jersey and PJM, find out where investments are going and what the overall opportunities are in the Rnewable Energy Certificate market and related emission markets.

Moderator:  Fred Butler, Commissioner, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Panelists:  Andrew Ott, Senior Vice President of Markets, PJM Interconnection; Andrew Kolchins, Director of Environmental Markets, Evolution Markets; Forrest Small, Director, Navigant Consulting, Inc.

CleanTech Market Update:  Federal and State Incentives
Washington and federal tax incentives play a critical role in financing cleantech projects as do state incentives.  The combination of both federal and state incentives is the basis for spurring the growth of new markets, clean energy businesses, and green collar jobs.  Learn from leading industry experts about emerging tax issues and incentives associated with renewable energy and climate sustainability and how businesses can take advantage of these.  Hear what is on the horizon for cleantech and solar markets pending federal legislation, passage of the new Investment Tax Credtis (ITC) and a myriad of new state incentives.

Moderator:  Sam Wolfe, Chief Counsel, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Panelists:  John Gimigliano, Principal, Energy and Natural Resources Group, Washington National Tax Office, KPMG; Thomas Leyden, Managing Director, SunPower Corporation Systems; Kevin Book, Senior Analyst, Friedman, Bililngs, Ramsey and Company, Inc.

Emerging CleanTech Policies and Programs

New Jersey's Solar Market Transition: A Look Ahead
In September 2007, New Jersey became the first market in the world to commit to a market-based solar incentive program relying predominately on the use of Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) instead of rebates to help finance solar projects.  What type of impact has this had on the solar industry and New Jersey's solar market?  See how the Garden State is out in front of the nation in renewable energy technologies and standards, understand the changes that have been implemented, and what we see in the near-term horizon.

Moderator:  Joseph Fiordaliso, Commissioner, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Panelists:  Michael Winka, Director, NJBPU Office of Clean Energy; Mark Hensley, Program Development Manager, First Solar; Mark Warner, President & CEO, Sun Farm Network

New Jersey's Road Map for 2020: Regulations, Portfolio Standards, and Incentives
New Jersey's energy policies and programs often set the trend for the country whether ramping up energy efficiency, capping greenhouse gas emissions, easing congestion on the power grid, supporting a green workforce, or developing in-state sources of renewable energy.  Hear from New Jersey's policy leaders on how New Jersey plans to reach the Governor's ambitious energy reduction goals of 20% by 2020.  Learn about plans for RGGI, the Greenhouse Gas Bill, Renewable Portfolio Standards, and upcoming Energy Efficiency Standards, which will help define investment and financing opportunities.

Moderator:  Lance Miller, Director of Policy, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Panelists:  Kenny Esser, Policy Advisor, Office of the Governor; Maureen Hassett, Senior Vice President, Governance and Communications, New Jersey Economic Development Authority; Chris Sherry, Research Scientist, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Expanding Market Demand for CleanTech

CleanTech and Utilities: Building a Successful Future Together
As the cleantech market matures, focus is shifting towards the removal of barriers and forging partnerships to accelerate consumer demand for, and acces to, clean technologies.  This workshop takes a look at the financing, investment, and partnership opportunities involved in marrying clean technologies with leading utility companies.

Moderator:  Elizabeth Randall, Commissioner, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Panelists:  Laurence M. Downes, Chairman & CEO, New Jersey Resources; Michele Tihami, Policy and Regulatory Leader, IBM Global Energy and Utilities Industry; Al Matos, Vice President of Renewable Energy, PSE&G

Energy Efficiency: Savings and Profits for Your Bottom Line
One of the goals of the State of New Jersey is to enhance energy efficiency through Demand Side Management and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) installations.  This session will look at these and new emerging energy efficient technologies that can contribute savings and/or profits to your business' bottom line.  You'll also learn what New Jersey's Clean Energy Program is doing to assist New Jersey businesses in becoming more competitive and energy smart.

Moderator:  Nick Asselta, Commissioner, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Panelists:  Jed Richardson, Senior Project Engineer, Workplace & Site Operations, Johnson & Johnson; Roger Kliemisch, Market Manager, Commercial Programs, New Jersey's Clean Energy Program; Michael Fischette, Founder and Corporate Principal, Concord Engineering; Karen Ehrhardt-Martinez, Research Associate, National & State Energy Policy Program/ ACEEE

CleanTech Markets:  Meet the Players

Meet the CleanTech Financiers
With more than $5 billion invested globally last year in clean technology, there is no question that this is a big business.  Financing green initiatives is becoming increasingly prevalent from Wall Street to Main Street.  Meet the experts including clean technology entrepreneurs and investors, as well as corporate executives, professional advisors, and senior policymakers, and exchange information about cleantech business and investment opportunities.

Moderator: Kathleen Coviello, Director Technology & LIfe Sciences, New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Panelists:  Nadim Barakat, Director, Customized Fund Investment Group, Credit Suisse First Boston; Paul Ho, Principal, Hudson Clean Energy Partners; Ed Feo, Partner, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP; Nelson Garcez, Vice President of Generation and Technical Services, PSE&G

Meet the CleanTech Business Leaders
With more than 1,000 green businesses in the Northeast region, we can look to experts in this field to pave the way for the future of our green economy.  Talk with cleantech business leaders including New Jersey's clean energy leaders and market innovators about new technologies and emerging markets.  Meet the experts including clean technology entrepreneurs, as well as corporate executives and professional advisors and exchange of information about cleantech business and financing green business.

Moderator:  Scott Hunter, Renewable Program Administrator, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Panelists:  Jim Groelinger, President, EPV Solar; Daniel Cohen, President, Fishermen's Energy; Dr. Greg Olsen, Founder and President, GHO Ventures; Mike Strizki, Founder, Renewable Energy International*

* Invited speaker