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Growing Renewable Energy Capacity in New York
in partnership with Clarkson University, Cornell University, NYSERDA, NYS Agriculture & Markets, Syracuse
University and SUNY-ESF
OUR CHARGE: "Today I am announcing that we are expanding the core mission of the Center of Excellence in
Environmental Systems in Syracuse to include research and development in renewable and clean energy
sources." - Gov. George Pataki
Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel, June 27, 2005
Hosted by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Co-sponsored by: NYSERDA, National Grid and Syracuse University
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is a vehicle to explore and expand renewable energy opportunities for your business. The Symposium provided
background on existing research activities and funding programs, and outlined ways your organization can: reduce our dependence on foreign energy
sources; become leaders in the emerging market for clean energy technology; create new markets and opportunities for farmers; help clean the air and
water, and; keep energy dollars in New York State
The symposium featured federal, state, industry and academic speakers.
Sessions
Click on linked names for PDF of presentation
Welcome/Introduction from President Neil Murphy, SUNY-ESF
Keynote: Ron Hodge, GE Global Research, GE'sVision for Renewable Energy and a Cleaner World
Presentation of Dr. Jim
Fischer (USDOE) at Growing
Renewable Energy
conference of June 28,
2005: "Federal Landscape in
Renewables"
Panel One: Legislation and Renewable Energy Incentives
This session addressed federal and state experiences in implementing renewable energy incentives, e.g., RPS, RFS, tax credits, CRP, CREP,
carbon technology, closed-loop biomass. Moderator: R. Handley, Council of NE Governors
Speakers:
J. Peterson, NYSERDA RPS/RFS
C. Demeter, ANTARES – Federal Incentives
N. Ali, TechGarden – Business Assistance
Panel Two: Industrial Vision for Biofuels and Bioproducts. Moderator: S. Santanam, Syracuse CoE
Speakers:
E. Will, NE Biofuels
T. Amidon, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
J. Gaus, Biodiesel Reactors
D. Riecher, New Energy Capital
Welcome and introductions Luncheon with Keynote: Dr. James Fischer, Senior Technical Advisor, US Department of Energy
Panel Three: Central New York Initiatives. Moderator: C. May, Onondaga County Economic Development
Speakers: T. Lindberg, NYS Ag & Markets – Biomass and Rural Development
L. Kolb, NRG/Lyonsdale
N. Scott, Cornell University – Anaerobic Methane
E. Priepke, New Holland – Salix Harvester
T. Amidon, SUNY-ESF – The Biorefinery, J. Marvin, Empire Biofuels LLC
Panel Four: Renewable Resources in New York. This session focused on the resources – biomass, wind, hydro, solar – available in New York.
Moderator: Larry Abrahamson, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Speakers:
N. Scott, Cornell, Agriculture and herbaceous crops and residues
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T. Volk, SUNY-ESF – Lignocellulosic Biomass
D. Devendorf, Niagara Mohawk/National Grid – Wind/Solar/Hydro
Panel Five: Syracuse CoE Environmental Energy Systems. This session concluded the take-home message, e.g., what can the Center do for the
partnerships. Moderator: Ed White, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Speakers:
P. Smith, NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
E. Bogucz, Syracuse CoE
T. Collins, Clarkson University
N. Scott, Cornell University
N. Murphy, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Questions?
Contact: Terry Sakowski,
tsakowsk@esf.edu
SUNY-ESF
1 Forestry Drive, 219 Bray Hall
Syracuse, New York 13210
(315) 470-6817-Ph / (315)
470-6890-fax
Program Questions?
Contact: Edwin H. White,
Dean of Research
ehwhite@esf.edu
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The Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental
and Energy Systems (COEES) hosts the symposium:
GROWING RENEWABLE
ENERGY CAPACITY
IN NEW YORK
The COEES is a vehicle to explore and
expand renewable energy opportunities for
your business. The Symposium will provide
background on existing research activities
and funding programs, and outline ways
your organization can benefit.
“Today I am announcing that we are
expanding the core mission of the Center of
Excellence in Environmental Systems in
Syracuse to include research and
development in renewable and clean energy
sources.”
–Governor George
Pataki
Visit us on the web:
www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/2005/growing/
Questions regarding the program, contact:
Edwin H. White, Dean of Research
ehwhite@esf.edu
(315) 470-6606 Phone / (315) 470-6779 Fax
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel
Questions regarding registration, contact:
Terry Sakowski
tsakowsk@esf.edu
(315) 470-6817 Phone / (315) 470-6890 Fax
ESF Outreach
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210-2784
Monday, June 27, 2005
Co-sponsored by SUNY College of Environmental
Science and Forestry, NYSERDA, National Grid,
Clarkson University, and Syracuse University.
OUR CHARGE:
♦ Reduce our dependence on foreign
energy sources
♦ Become leaders in the emerging market
for clean energy technology
♦ Create new markets and opportunities
for farmers
♦ Help clean the air and water
♦ Keep energy dollars in New York
♦ Develop biofuels market in New York
The symposium will feature federal, state,
industry and academic speakers. Please review
the agenda, fill out the registration form and
return to SUNY-ESF to reserve your space!
GROWING RENEWABLE ENERGY CAPACITY
IN NEW YORK
Continental Breakfast /
Registration
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Opening Session
Welcome/Introduction
Neil Murphy, SUNY-ESF
Keynote: Ron Hodge
General Electric
Vision for Renewable Energy
9:30 – 9:45 AM
Break
9:45 – 10:45 AM
Panel One: Industrial Vision
for Biofuels and Bioproducts
This session will highlight near-term private
sector investments to demonstrate that
renewables are going to happen /are happening
in New York.
10:45 – 11:45 AM Legislation and Renewable
Energy Incentives
This session will address federal and state
experiences in implementing renewable energy
incentives, e.g., RPS, RFS, tax credits, CRP,
CREP, carbon technology, closed-loop biomass.
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Lunch
Introduction by
Congressman Walsh (Invited)
D. Garman, USDoE (Invited)
The Federal Landscape on
Renewables
1:30 – 3:00 PM
New York Initiatives
This session will highlight current research /
commercialization efforts by COEES partnerships
including the innovative research critical to
further implementation.
3:00 – 3:15 PM
Break
3:15 – 4:30 PM
Renewable Resources in
New York
This session will focus on the resources –
biomass, wind, hydro, solar – available in
New York.
4:30 – 5:30 PM
COEES Renewable Energy
This session concludes the take-home
message, e.g., what can the Center do for the
partnerships.
COEES Partners:
Syracuse University
Clarkson University
Cornell University
SUNY-ESF
NYSERDA
NYS Ag & Markets
I would like to register for the Growing Renewable
Energy Capacity in New York symposium
Please print all information clearly.
First Name: ________________________________
Last Name: ________________________________
– AGENDA –
7:30 – 8:30 AM
5
Industrial Partners:
NE Biofuels
International Paper
Bristol Myers Squibb
C&S Engineers, Inc.
O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc.
Niagara Mohawk, A National
Grid Company
NextGen Fuel, Inc.
Golden Technologies
Title: ______________________________________
Organization: ______________________________
Address: ____________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ________
Zip: ___________Email: ______________________
Daytime phone: ____________________________
Fax: _______________________________________
COST:
Registration Fee: $50 per person
Includes: Materials, Access to sessions, Continental
Breakfast, Lunch with Keynote speaker and Congressman,
James T. Walsh, and View Tabletop Displays.
Tabletop Display: $85
Includes: 6 ft. x 2 ½ ft. table with linens and skirt;
and 1 registration to the symposium.
Please make checks payable to: SUNY Research Foundation
Purchase Order # ___________________________________
Credit Card:
Visa
Mastercard Expiration Date __/__/__
Card Number:
____________________________________________________
Signature:
____________________________________________________
Print Name:
____________________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD)
TO REGISTER: Complete all information and MAIL this form,
along with payment or billing information to: ESF Outreach,
SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry, 1 Forestry
Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210-2784 or FAX: 315-470-6890
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Syracuse
University Hotel, 801 University Avenue, Syracuse, New York
13210 with a cut-off date of May 27, 2005. Phone 1-800-3952105 and mention this event for a room rate of $108.