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2010 Kaua`i Energy Conference
Kaua`i’s Energy Future – Putting the Pieces Together
November 18, 2010
Kaua`i Marriott Resort & Beach Club
 
Presented by: Kauai Economic Development Board
In Partnership with: County of Kauai Office of Economic Development, Hawai`i Renewable Energy Development Venture (HREDV), Hawaii DBEDT, and Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC)
 
Join business, government and community leaders as well as other industry experts for the third annual 2010 Kaua`i Energy Conference at the Kaua`i Marriott Resort & Beach Club.  This year's theme is "Kaua`i's Energy Future - Putting the Pieces Together" brings to you the latest developments in the energy sector on Kaua`i, exciting initiatives on the horizon, and how they fit together to create a dynamic energy future for Kaua`i.

 

REGISTRATION:
$35/person by the November 12, 2010 deadline
$40/person after November 12th or at the door
 
You can register online (processing fee applies) at https://www.acteva.com/go/KEDB (Visa or MC) or pay by check using this registration form.
 
Limited scholarships for senior citizens & students available!  Please contact Susan Tai Kaneko at KEDB for more details.

AGENDA:

7:30-8:00am
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:45am
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
WELCOME: Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., County of Kaua`i
BREAKFAST KEYNOTE SPEAKER:  George Costa, Director, County of Kaua`i Office of Economic Development
8:45-10:45am
PANEL 1: Renewable Energy – The New Normal
MODERATOR: Maurice Kaya, HREDV
PANELISTS:
  Palo Luckett, Pacific Light & Power
  Joel Matsunaga, Hawai`i BioEnergy
  Mike Tresler, Grove Farm Company 
  Jody Allione, AES Solar 
  LCDR Donald George, Pacific Missile Range Facility  
11:00-11:30am
PANEL 2: Energy Business Development/Financing – Best Practices
FACILITATOR: Dawn Lippert, HREDV
SPEAKERS:
  Rob Robinson, Hawai`i Angels (Invited)
  Larry Zolezzi, Pacific Biodiesel
11:30am-12:45pm
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
Ted Peck, Energy Coordinator, Hawai`i Dept of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT)
1:00-2:30pm
PANEL 3: Energy Efficiency – Saving Green by Living Green
MODERATOR: Steve Rymsha, Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) 
PANELISTS:
  Claurino Bueno, KIUC
  Charles Kaneshiro, Group 70 International
  Howard Wiig, DBEDT
  Patrick Finch, Booz Allen Hamilton
2:30-3:30pm
PANEL 4: Education, Training & Workforce Development – Creating the New Energy Workforce
MODERATOR: Randy Francisco, Kaua`i Chamber of Commerce
PANELISTS:
  Bill Grier, WorkWise Kaua`i
  Shanah Trevenna, Sustainable UH
  David Tamayo, General Atomics
3:30-3:45pm
CONCLUSION & Energy Efficient Appliance Prize Drawings
3:45-5:30pm
PAU HANA RECEPTION
 
 
EXHIBITOR TABLE SPACE:
If you're interested in becoming an Exhibitor at the 2010 Agriculture Conference, please click on the Exhibitor Application Form for more information on registration, set-up, and other details.  Each Exhibitor space is $50 per 6-foot table, and will be reserved on a first-RECEIVED-first-CONFIRMED nases.  There is a limited number of spaces available, so please submit your application ASAP. 
 
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Please help sponsor the 2010 Kaua`i Energy Conference by becoming a Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Associate Sponsor.  You can also sponsor the breakfast and/or luncheon keynote sessions, any of the four panel sessions, the coffee/break service, or the Pau Hana Networking Reception. 
 
For more details, please click on the Sponsorship Packet.  Mahalo to our Sponsors and supporters working together with KEDB to make a successful energy conference for Kaua`i.
 
   MAHALO TO OUR SPONSORS!
   Platinum Sponsors ($3000+)
 
   Gold Sponsors ($2000)
 
   Silver Sponsors ($1000)
   Kekaha Agriculture Association
 
   Breakfast Keynote Sponsor ($1000)
 
   Luncheon Keynote Sponsor ($1000)
 
   Panel Sponsors ($500)
      * Panel #1: Renewable Energy - The New Normal
      * Panel #2: Business Development & Financing - Best Practices Case Study
   Gay & Robinson
      * Panel #4: Education, Training & Workforce Dev't - Creating the New Energy Workforce
 
   Associate Sponsors ($500)
 
   Affiliate Sponsors (In-Kind)