Overview Join government officials and key industry leaders as they present an in-depth look at the policy and technology issues involved with meeting Texas' critical electricity needs and satisfying the public's interest in ultra clean technology.
• Networking and business development opportunities with leaders in the electric generation, financial and technology sectors
• Updates on state and federal legislation, outline of key incentive programs and discussions regarding policy changes needed to expedite new technologies
• Outline of grant programs from the Department of Energy and legislative proposals on carbon management
• Overview of key state programs including Texas HB 3732, which creates incentives for clean energy and the beneficial use and sequestration of CO2
• Highlights of state of the art advanced energy projects planned for Texas using coal, petroleum coke, biomass and hydrogen
• Latest data and key opportunities for capture and storage of CO2 and its use in enhanced oil recovery operations
Keynote Address: National Energy Policy Developments Friday, October 10th, 10:30 a.m.
John Cornyn was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002. In a short period of time, he earned a national reputation as a forceful and articulate voice for Texas...
Texas Governor Rick Perry
Keynote Address: Texas Energy Policy and Planning Thursday, October 9th, 8:10 a.m.
Join Texas Governor Rick Perry as he discusses how Clean Carbon technologies are meeting Texas' growing demand for power and his
The Honorable Michael L. Williams - Chairman, Railroad Commission of Texas
Keynote Address: Texas Leadership in Clean Coal & Carbon Management Friday, October 10th, 8:15 a.m.
Williams chairs the Governor's Clean Coal Technology Council and represents the Governor on the Southern States Energy Board and the Interstate Mining Compact...
Barry Smitherman - Chairman, Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)
Policy Perspective: Demand for Power Thursday, October 9th, 8:10 a.m.
Barry Smitherman is a fourth generation Texan appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the PUC on April 21, 2004. He was reappointed on September 13, 2007 and promoted to...
Special Guest Moderator: Representative Warren Chisum, Chairman, House Appropriations Committee
Warren Chisum was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in November 1988, and he is presently serving his 10th term.Mr. Chisum represents District 88, which includes nineteen counties located in the Texas Panhandle.For the 80th legislative session Mr....
Special Guest Moderator: Senator Kip Averitt, Chairman, Natural Resources Committee
Senator Kip Averitt was born in the small West Texas town of Crane. The son of a banker and a school teacher, Averitt was raised in numerous cities and towns across Texas. He...
Special Guest Moderator: Representative Dennis Bonnen, House Committee on Environmental Regulation
Representative Dennis Bonnen represents the 25th...
Special Guest Moderator: Representative Kelly Hancock, House Committee on Environmental Regulation
Kelly Hancock’s commitment to public service began just as he and Robin started their family.After graduating from Baylor University...
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