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Industry Conference
Alternative Energy & Clean Tech Industry Conference
With oil futures and gasoline prices hitting all-time highs,
investment in alternative energy technology has been soaring. More than
$148 billion was invested in the sustainable energy sector globally in
2007, up 60% from 2006. Wind energy attracted the most investment with
$50.2 billion.
However, by the fall, valuations have plummeted along with the
general market. The WilderHill Clean Energy Index (ECO), an AMEX-listed
index that tracks 54 publicly-traded alternative energy companies, was
at 101.23, down from over 240 during the same period last year, and down
13.7% since its launch in 2004.
Over the last couple of years, solar, wind and biofuel companies in
particular have seen a run up in their share prices, and have now pulled
back drastically. Some analysts argue that with reasonable stock prices,
an undeniable market demand, and two presidential nominees intent on
investing in the sector, there is nowhere to go but up.
What does the future have in store for the alternative energy
industry? Do not miss this opportunity to meet leading industry
experts, as well as CEOs and CFOs from some of the most innovative new
companies in the energy technology arena.
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DATE:
Thursday, November 20, 2008
TIME:
8:30 a.m.–3:25 p.m.
LOCATION:
NYSSA
1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor
(between 45th and 46th Streets), NYC (Directions)
Photo ID required for access to the building.
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REGISTRATION/FEES:
Early Registration by November 6, 2008
Members $195 | Nonmembers $295
Registration November 7 – 13, 2008
Members $265 | Nonmembers $365
After November 13, 2008
Register at the door: Additional $50 due (space permitting)
CREDIT:
CE/CPE =1
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Media Partner:
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Chairs:
Sherry Lombardi, The Answer Factory
Laurie Malen, The Answer Factory
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Agenda
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8:30
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Check-in and Continental Breakfast
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8:55
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
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9:00
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Outlook for the Alternative Energy and Clean Technology
Sector
Sanjay Shrestha, Managing Director and Senior Analyst, Lazard Capital
Markets
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9:40
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New Generation Biofuels Holdings (Nasdaq: NGBF)
Cary Claiborne, Chief Financial Officer
New Generation Biofuels is an emerging developmental stage technology
company that holds an exclusive license for North America, Central
America and the Caribbean for proprietary technology for the manufacture
of an alternative "Biofuel" produced from vegetable oils and animal fats
that is intended to be used for power generation, heavy equipment,
marine applications and as a heating fuel.
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10:15
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Break
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10:25
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Solar Energy: The Internet Revolution Repeated?
A Look at Recent IPOs, Valuations and What the Future Holds for
the Industry
Rick Hanna, Equity Analyst, Morningstar
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11:05
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Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. (TSX.V: NGP; OTCBB: NGLPF)
Markus Christen, Director
Nevada Geothermal Power is an emerging renewable geothermal energy
producer developing project in Nevada and Oregon.
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| 11:40 |
Alternative Approaches to Grid Load Balancing: Distributed
Generation and Advanced Energy Storage
John M.A. Roy, Ph.D., Director, Research, Cleantech &
Advanced Materials, Janney Montgomery Scott |
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Lunch
Lunch Presentation
When Sectors Collide: Meeting Fundamental Research Challenges at the
Confluence of Energy and Technology
Penny Herscher, President and CEO, FirstRain |
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U.S. Geothermal Inc. (AMEX: HTM)
Douglas Glaspey, COO
U.S. Geothermal is engaged in the acquisition, development and
utilization of geothermal resources in the Western Region of the United
States of America. |
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Green Plains Renewable Energy (GPRE)
Todd Becker, COO
Jerry Peters, CFO
Green Plains Renewable Energy is a vertically-integrated ethanol
producer based in Omaha, NE. The company has 330 million gallons of
production capacity and additional grain storage, agronomy, fuel and
fuel blending businesses. |
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Conference Wrap Up Panel
The Next Four Years and Beyond - The Future of Investing in the
Alternative Energy & Clean Technology Sector
Panelists:
Rick Hanna, Equity Analyst, Morningstar
James Hansel, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Eight Winds Capital
Theodore Kim, Esq., CFA, Managing Director, The Smart Cube
Moderator: Sanjay Shrestha, Managing Director and Senior Analyst,
Lazard Capital Markets
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Closing Remarks and Adjournment
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