Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam released the agenda for his second energy summit, the first since the legislators approved his modest energy package.
John Hofmeister, founder and chief executive of Citizens for Affordable Energy and former president of Shell Oil Co., is the keynote speaker for the Aug. 15-17 summit at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando.
Im pleased to welcome John Hofmeister to participate in the 2012 Florida Energy Summit, as well as many other experts in energy, ranging from academics to economists to business leaders, Putnam said.
The speakers and panel discussions will spotlight the latest innovations coming out of Floridas world-class universities, outline realistic steps Florida citizens and businesses can take to cut their energy costs, and explore opportunities for Florida to expand energy production and diversify its energy portfolio.
Hofmeister is expected to discuss practical, affordable energy solutions, the release stated.
The United States could be sitting at the precipice of a sustained economic expansion, unlike any experienced since the building of modern America in the postwar period of the 1950s through the 1970s, Hofmeister stated.
We currently have the worlds oldest energy infrastructure and an unsustainable dependency on imported natural resources for transportation fuels. We face greater insecurity, ever higher costs and less reliable energy supplies as a result. The opportunity to reverse course on energy is here and now.
The summit's agenda
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 15
9 a.m. Registration desk opens.
1 p.m. Welcoming Remarks
Adam H. Putnam, commissioner.
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam will welcome attendees to the 2012 annual Florida Energy Summit and outline events planned for the
three-day summit.
1:30 p.m.
The Economics of Solar in the Sunshine State
In the Sunshine State, homes and businesses harness the energy of the sun to power their operations. With all the options available, what are the
most cost-effective technologies?
Moderator: Buck Martinez, senior director of project development, Florida Power & Light Co.
Speakers:
Andrew East, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Alternative Energy Technologies.
Chase Brackett, manager, Campus Building Services, Darden Restaurants.
Jim Fenton, director, Florida Solar Energy Center.
Feedstocks Nourish Rural Communities
With a year-round growing season, Florida has the potential to be a leader in the production of energy from crops and timber. Feedstocks not only
provide renewable energy, but also allow Florida farmers to diversify their income and bring economic opportunity to Floridas rural communities.
Moderator: Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president, Institute of Food and Agricultural Science, University of Florida.
Speakers:
Frankie Hall, director, Florida Farm Bureau.
Dan Nolan, author, The DoD Energy Blog, CEO Sabot 6 Inc.
Jan Henderson, chief financial officer, Alliance Dairies.
3 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m.
On the Local Level
From the Florida Panhandle to the First Coast to the Keys, local governments are promoting energy efficiency, using renewable energy and conserving
transportation fuel. Learn about their creative and innovative efforts.
Moderator: Nina Powers, sustainability outreach coordinator, Sarasota County.
Speakers:
Dan O'Connors, administrative services supervisor, city of St. Petersburg Beach.
Maggie Theriot, director, Office of Resource Stewardship, Leon County.
Erin Deady, coordinator, city of Lantana Commercial PACE program, Florida Green Energy Works.
Converting Crops to Fuel
From biomass to biofuel, businesses in Florida are converting Florida feedstocks into alternative energy products. Learn about how and which
feedstocks are being utilized.
Moderator: Gary Peter, professor, University of Florida, Forest Genomics and Cell Biology.
Speakers:
Bradley Krohn, manager, Highland Envirofuels LLC.
Chuck Red, principal engineer, division manager, ARA.
David King, president, INEOS Bio JV.
5 p.m. Summit ends for the day
6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Reception and Opening of Exhibit Hall
THURSDAY, AUG. 16
7 a.m. Continental breakfast.
Registration desk opens.
8:15 a.m. Opening remarks.
Adam H. Putnam, commissioner.
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam will remark on accomplishments made this past year, current energy issues, and directions for the
future.
9 a.m. Keynote speaker -- TBD.
10 a.m. Break.
10:30 a.m.
Florida Energy Policy -- Implementing HB 7117
During the 2012 legislative session, the Florida Legislature passed its first statewide energy policy in four years, which reinstates tax incentives for the
production of renewable energy, reduces burdens on businesses, promotes energy efficiency and repeals the renewable portfolio standard mandate.
State policy advisers will discuss how to implement the recently passed Florida energy bill and what the bill means to Florida's economy.
Moderator: Patrick Sheehan, director, Office of Energy, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Panel Members:
TBD.
12 p.m. Luncheon.
1:30 p.m.
Retrofitting the Residential Sector
Florida's aging inventory of homes is in the best position to capture large gains in energy efficiency. Learn how energy efficiency can transform Florida's
housing market and about utility programs available to support homeowners' efforts.
Moderator: Bill Lazar, St Johns Housing Authority.
Speakers:
John Floyd, Gulf Power Energy sales and efficiency manager, Gulf Power Co.
Earl Pfeiffer, executive director, Florida Home Partnership.
Jennifer Languell, president, Trifecta Construction Solutions.
Where Does Our Fuel Come From
With gas prices fluctuating, Floridians want to know more about automotive fuels. Where does the fuel come from? How is the fuel distributed in
Florida? How much do Florida drivers consume?
Moderator: Dave Mica, executive director, Florida Petroleum Council.
Speakers:
Doug Wheeler, president, Florida Ports Council.
Marc D'Iorio, director general, Office of Research and Development, Natural Resources Canada.
Clyde Guilbeau, emergency fuel manager, Macro Oil.
3 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m.
The Cheapest Energy is the Energy Not Used
When the economy is tight, businesses are looking for ways to cut costs. Florida businesses will share how they use energy wisely and capture waste
heat to keep operational costs down.
Moderator: Ann Newhouse, manager, Business Energy Services Efficiencyand Innovative Technologies, Progress Energy Florida.
Speakers:
Dennis Blake, vice president, Trane.
Isaac Panzarella, director Clean Power and Industrial Efficiency Project, United States Department of Energy, Southeast Clean Energy Application Center.
Tim Tancredi, president and chief executive officer, Dais Analytic Corp.
Dennis Stroer, president, CALCS Plus.
Running on Empty has a New Meaning
Some Floridians are avoiding the gas pump altogether and turning to alternative transportation fuels. Explore the alternative energy sources and
technologies that are being used to power vehicles around Florida.
Moderator: Christine Heshmati, coordinator, Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition, South Florida Regional Planning Council.
Speakers:
Jennifer Szaro, renewable energy manager, Orlando Utilities Commission.
Mike Tomberlin, chief executive officer, Tomberlin Automotive.
Michael Taylor, director of Autogas Business Development, National Propane Education and Research Council.
Katie Dugan, associate director, Fleet Operations, AT&T Services Inc.
5 p.m. Summit ends for the day.
5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Reception.
FRIDAY, AUG. 17
7 a.m. Continental breakfast.
Registration desk opens.
9 a.m.
Florida's Energy Outlook
Florida's supply and demand of electrical fuels and technologies have changed dramatically over the past decade. What does the next decade have in
store?
Moderator: Dr. Tim Anderson, director, Florida Energy Systems Consortium.
Speakers:
Todd Onderdonk, senior energy adviser, Corporate Strategic Planning, ExxonMobil.
Greg Ramon, director, Regulatory Policy and Compliance, Tampa Electric Co.
Jack Boatman, vice president marketing, Florida Gas Transmission Co.
Terry Deason, former Public Service Commission chairman, special consultant, Radey Thomas Yon & Clark.
From the Research Labs of Florida's World-Class Universities
The technologies emerging from Florida's universities today have the potential to change the way energy is created, used and stored tomorrow.
Moderator: TBD.
Speakers:
David Van Winkle, professor of physics, Florida State University.
James Klausner, professor, University of Florida.
Yogi Goswami, John and Naida Ramil --professor, co-director, Clean Energy Research Center; editor-in-chief, Solar Energy Journal; editor-in-chief, Progress in Solar Energy, University of South Florida.
Jim Fletcher, assistant professor, University of North Florida.
Jim Zheng, professor, Florida State University.
10:30 a.m. Break.
10:45 Featured Speaker - TBD.
11:45 a.m. Closing remarks.
Adam H. Putnam, commissioner.
12 p.m. Summit concludes.
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