SUNY-ESF: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Outreach HOME | GATEWAYS | ACADEMICS | ADMISSION | DIRECTORIES | SITE INDEX OUTREACH PROGRAMS & PROJECTS SEARCH: CALENDARS ABOUT ESF OUTREACH 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 http://www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/2005/growing/[5/13/11 3:04:20 PM] SUNY-ESF: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Outreach 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 ABOUT ESF | GIVING TO ESF | LIBRARIES | MyESF | VISIT ESF State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY-ESF | 1 Forestry Drive | Syracuse, NY 13210 | 315-470-6500 Copyright © 2011 | Information | Webmaster http://www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/2005/growing/[5/13/11 3:04:20 PM] Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Syracuse, NY Permit No. 248 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.