Energy Summit 2008, July 11: “The New Energy Economy”

Sponsored by the Leadership Group at Stanford University

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group's 2008 Energy Summit will bring together public officials, utility executives, academic experts and company energy specialists to focus on the "New Energy Economy." The summit will be held at Stanford University, July 11. The annual Leadership Group summit, also sponsored by Stanford’s Precourt Institute for Energy Efficiency, brings together top experts to discuss critical energy issues facing California.

In panel discussions and keynote addresses, participants will learn the latest on federal and state energy policies from the people who are shaping them. They will talk to the decision-makers to find out what's in store for California. They will learn about the Leadership Group's innovative partnership with PG&E to provide Silicon Valley companies with energy efficiency strategies, demand management options and renewable energy resources.

Keynote speakers:

Dian Grueneich
Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission
"Big Bold Energy Efficiency - What's in store for California?”
Peter Darbee
Chairman, CEO, and President of PG&E Corp.
"California's Energy Roadmap"
Alexander 'Andy' Karsner
Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
“The Federal Perspective:What’s in store under the next Administration?”

Panel discussion topics will include:

Silicon Valley Leadership Group's "Integrated Energy Program" in Partnership with PG&E
Solar and Renewable Energy Sources and Options
Energy Efficiency Programs
Emerging Technologies
Meeting California’s AB32 The Global Warming Solutions Act.