COMMITTEE ON CLEAN
COAL ENERGY POLICIES AND
TECHNOLOGIES MEETING
May 19 - 20, 2015 | Kingsport, Tennessee
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Convention Center
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The Southern States Energy
Board welcomes you to
Kingsport, Tennessee as we
host our meeting for the
Committee on Clean Coal
Energy Policies and
Technologies.
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Mission Statement
Through innovations in energy and environmental policies, programs and
technologies, the Southern States Energy Board enhances economic
development and the quality of life in the South.
Committee on Clean Coal Energy Policies & Technologies
The Southern States Energy Board supports the U.S. Department of Energy’s
(DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) under a grant entitled “Regional Effort to
Support Clean Coal and Carbon Management Policies and Technologies.” The goal
of the program is to provide a regional effort that fosters and sustains an innovative
environment for the development of clean coal policies and technologies.
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AGENDA
AGENDA
TUESDAY,
MAY 19
12:00 p.m.
Joint Luncheon with Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance
William Kovacs
US Chamber 1:30 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Representative Rocky Adkins, Kentucky
SSEB Vice Chairman Notable Energy Developments in 2014-2015
Ken Nemeth
SSEB Executive Director and Secretary
2:00 p.m.
Importance of SSEB’s Clean Coal Committee to the
U.S. Department of Energy
Joe Giove
Director of Coal Business Operations, Office of Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
3:30 p.m.
Discussion
3:45 p.m.
Networking Break
4:00 p.m.
Ozone Considerations in the Future of Coal in the U.S.
Gene Trisko
Energy Economist 2:15 p.m.
Priorities of the DOE Office of Clean Coal and Carbon Management
David Mohler
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Clean Coal and Carbon Management
U.S. Department of Energy
2:45 p.m.
Potential Impact of EPA Regulations on Future of Coal in U.S.
Vicky Sullivan
Associate Vice President for Policy Analysis
ACCCE
4:25 p.m.
Mercury and Air Toxics Regulations
Chris Nichols
Energy Industry Analyst
DOE National Energy Technologies Laboratory (NETL) 4:45 p.m.
Workforce Needs in the New Coal Future
Joshua Brady
West Virginia University 5:00 p.m.
Wrap Up and Adjourn
6:00-8:00 p.m. Networking Reception and Dinner
(A buffet dinner will be available for attendees.)
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AGENDA
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
7:30 a.m.
Committee Networking Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Call to Order and Opening Remarks
Senator Eddie Joe Williams, Arkansas
10:25 a.m.
Technological Solutions to a Robust Coal Future
Panelists:
WA Parish Plant (Texas)
Michael Nasi
Jackson Walker LLP
8:10 a.m.
Innovative Worldwide Solutions for Capture and Use of CO2
Elizabeth Burton, Ph.D.
General Manager
Global CCS Institute
8:40 a.m.
Panelists:
Enhancing the Use of Coal in Generating Electricity
Honorable Jeremy Oden
Commissioner, Alabama PSC
Honorable Chuck Eaton
Chair, Georgia PSC
Honorable Brooks McCabe
Commissioner, West Virginia PSC
9:40 a.m.
North Dakota Lignite - Solving Energy Needs
Honorable Brian Kalk, Ph.D.
Commissioner, North Dakota PSC
10:10 a.m.
Networking Break
Southern Company Research, Development &
Deployment of Clean Coal
Richard Esposito, Ph.D.
Southern Company
John W. Turk Power Plant (Arkansas)
Craig Henry, Maintenance Superintendent
AEP/SWEPCO Turk Plant
11:35 a.m.
Update on Virginia Tech and SECARB CCS Activities
Gerald R. Hill, Ph.D.
Senior Technical Advisor
Southern States Energy Board
11:45 a.m.
Committee Roundtable: Key Issues and Priorities Impacting Coal
Committee members will discuss key policy issues impacting coal markets and clean coal technologies, review action items, and develop resolutions for consideration by SSEB members.
Facilitator:
Pamela Tomski, Global CCS Institute
12:15 p.m.
Committee Business
Ken Nemeth, SSEB
12:30 p.m.
Closing Statement and Adjournment
Senator Eddie Joe Williams, Arkansas
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ROSTER
2014 - 2015 COMMITTEE
ON CLEAN COAL
ENERGY POLICIES AND
TECHNOLOGIES
Advanced Energy Corporation
Dr. Robert K. Koger
President
909 Cability Drive, Suite 2100
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
Alabama
Senator Cam Ward
State House, Room 719
11 South Union Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
Representative Randy Davis
11 South Union Street, Room 417-G
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
Representative Micky Hammon
11 South Union Street, Room 230
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
Representative Howard Sanderford
11 South Union Street, Room 413-A
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
ROSTER
Alpha Natural Resources
Mr. Donnie Ratliff
Vice President, State Government Affairs
One Alpha Place
Bristol, Virginia 24202
American Electric Power
Mr. Gary Gibbs
Manager, Government Affairs
400 West 15th Street, Suite 1500
Austin, Texas 78701
Mr. Gregory Pauley
President & COO, Kentucky Power
P.O. Box 5190 (101A Enterprise Drive)
Frankfort, Kentucky 40602-5190
Arch Coal
Mr. Russ Lorince
Vice President, External Affairs
2708 Cranberry Square
Morgantown, WV 26508
Arkansas
Senator Eddie Joe Williams
401 Cobblestone Drive
Cabot, Arkansas 72023
Representative Sue Scott
1412 Hilltop Farms Lane
Rogers, Arkansas 72756
American Coalition for Clean
Coal Electricity
Mr. Randy Eminger
Vice President-Southern Region
240 North Highland Avenue #1104
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
Mr. George Bullock
Consultant (Southern Company, ACCCE)
201 West Ponce de Leon Ave.
Artisan # 709
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Coal Utilization Research Council
Mr. Ben Yamagata
Executive Director
1050 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
Dominion
Mr. William (Bill) Murray
Managing Director,
Corporate Public Policy
701 East Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Duke Energy
Mr. Chuck Claunch
Director, State Government Affairs
1201 Main Street, Suite 1180
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Edison Electric Institute
Mr. Todd Wynn
Director, External Affairs
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004
Florida
Representative Jose Felix Diaz
400 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300
Georgia
Senator Ross Tolleson
121-D State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Representative Lynn Smith
228 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Mr. Michael J. Nasi
Partner
100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin, Texas 78701
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ROSTER
Kentucky
Representative Rocky Adkins
Capitol Annex, Room 316E
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Senator Jared Carpenter
702 Capitol Avenue
Annex Room 203
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Senator Brandon Smith
702 Capitol Avenue
Annex Room 242
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Representative Jim Gooch Jr.
702 Capitol Avenue
Annex Room 370D
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Dr. Leonard K. Peters
Secretary of the Kentucky Energy and
Environment Cabinet
500 Mero Street
5th Floor, Capital Plaza Tower
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Louisiana
Commissioner Scott A. Angelle
617 North Boulevard, Suite B
P.O. Box 2681
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821
ROSTER
Maryland
Senator Thomas McLain (Mac)
Middleton
3 East Miller Senate Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
National Energy Technology
Laboratory
Mr. Thomas A. Sarkus
Senior Management &
Technical Analyst
Mail Stop 922-1W13
P.O. Box 10940
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15012
Mississippi
Senator Terry C. Burton
P.O. Box 1018
Room 215 B
Jackson, Mississippi 39215
National Rural Electric Cooperative
Association
Ms. Jennifer Jura
Policy and Political Coalitions Advisor
4301 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, Virginia 22203
Representative Gary Staples
P.O. Box 1018
Jackson, Mississippi 39215
Mr. Chris Champion
Policy Director to Governor Phil Bryant
P.O. Box 139
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
Missouri
Representative Rocky Miller
State Capitol Building, Rm 115B
201 West Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
North Carolina
Representative Mike Hager
NC House of Representatives
300 N. Salisbury Street, Room 304
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
(919) 733-5749 Capitol
Mr. Mitch Gillespie
Senior Policy Advisor
Speaker Tim Moore’s Office
North Carolina House of
Representatives
1306 Legislative Building
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Peabody Energy
Mr. Jason Bentley
Consultant, MML&K Government
Solutions
305 Ann Street, Suite 308
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
SCANA Corporation
Mr. Jim Burwell
P.O. Box 764
Columbia, South Carolina 29218
Schlumberger
Mr. Dwight Peters
President
300 Schlumberger Drive, MD-8
Sugarland, Texas 77478
South Carolina
Representative William Sandifer
407 Blatt Building
1105 Pendleton Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29211
Southern Company
Mr. Chris Womack
30 Ivan Allen Boulevard, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Mr. Tom Park
30 Ivan Allen Boulevard, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
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ROSTER
Tennessee
Senator Mark Norris
9A Legislative Plaza
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Representative John Ragan
301 6th Avenue North
Suite G-24 War Memorial Building
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0155
Mr. Robert “Bob” Martineau,
Commissioner
Tennessee Department of Environment
and Conservation
401 Church Street, L&C Tower
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Tennessee Valley Authority - TVA
Mr. Justin Maierhofer
Vice President, Operations
400 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902-1499
Mr. Nick Pearson
Director, Federal Government Relations
1 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20444-0001
ROSTER
Texas
Representative Myra Crownover
Room GN. 9
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, Texas 78768-2910
Delegate Israel O’Quinn
General Assembly Building, Room
818
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Texas Carbon Capture &
Storage Association
Mr. Darrick W. Eugene
Counsel
1005 Congress Ave., Suite 480
Austin, Texas 78701
Virginia Tech
Dr. Michael Karmis
Stonie Barker Professor, Virginia Tech
Mining and Minerals Engineering
Department
103 Holden Hall, Mail Code 0239
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
The North American
Coal Corporation
Mr. Robert Benson
President and Chief Executive Officer
5340 Legacy Drive
Building 1, Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75024
Joel Trouart
Regulatory Affairs Manager
14785 Preston Road, Suite 1100-11
Dallas, Texas 75254
Virginia
Delegate Will Morefield
General Assembly Building, Room 714
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance
Ms. Barbara F. Altizer
P.O. Box 339
Lebanon, Virginia 24266
West Virginia
Senate President Bill Cole
State Capitol Complex
Room 229M, Building 1
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
Delegate J. B. McCuskey
State Capitol Complex
Room 476M, Building 1
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
Delegate L. K. “Woody” Ireland
State Capitol Complex
Room 200E-C, Building 1
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
Mr. Jeff Herholdt
West Virginia Division of Energy
State Capitol Complex
1900 Kanawha Blvd. E
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
West Virginia Coal Association
Mr. William Raney
President
P.O. Box 3925
Charleston, West Virginia 25339
Mr. Chris Hamilton
Vice President
P.O. Box 3923
Charleston, West Virginia 25071
U.S. Carbon Sequestration Council
Mr. George Rudins
Executive Director
3016 Unionville Road
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066
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ROSTER
NOTES
U.S. Department of Energy
Mr. Joseph Giove
Director of Coal Business Operations
Office of Fossil Energy
Germantown, Maryland 20874
Room E-136, MSC-FE-222
Federal Representative
Mr. Jim Powell
P.O. Box 273
Hiawassee, Georgia 40546
Southern States Energy Board
Mr. Kenneth J. Nemeth
Executive Director &
Secretary to the Board
6325 Amherst Court
Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
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The Southern States Energy Board is an interstate compact,
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southern states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well
as a presidential appointee. The Board’s mission is to promote
economic development and enhance the quality of life in the
South, through innovations in energy and environmental
programs, policies and technologies.