American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE’s) Phase II National Policy Forum offers a unique opportunity for government and industry leaders of the renewable energy community to convene and voice decisive policy recommendations “on the record.” The conference will be held December 8-9, 2010 in Washington, D.C.
History of Phase II National Policy Forum
Phase II of Renewable Energy in America National Policy Forum was first held in 2003. The goal of the conference is to convey the contribution of renewable energy to the nation’s energy needs by bringing together high-level speakers to discuss the energy policy issues concerning renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable development, the environment and related fields.
Keynotes have included Governor Bill Richardson, reporter Thomas Friedman, the Honorable Andy Karsner, and many other leading figures passionate about the success of renewable energy.
In addition, an emphasis is made on providing networking opportunities for participants. Attendees, speakers and sponsors are encouraged to attend the opening reception.
Why Phase II?
Phase I of renewable energy in America was the period from 1975–2000, centered on federally-funded research, development and demonstration (RD&D) programs that were successful. After 25 years of effort by our nation’s best scientists and engineers, and approximately $15 billion spent, the US has an array of new technologies in wind power, solar energy, hydropower, ocean energy, geothermal energy, biomass energy and biofuels.
ACORE has designated “Phase II” to be the period from 2000 to 2025, when the focus will be on putting the new technologies to use.
Phase II policies began at the state level with the passage of Renewable Portfolio Standards and economic incentives. Now it is time to instill the philosophies of Phase II into federal policy. There is a need to recognize the public benefits for domestic energy supply, national security, economic security, environmental protection, global warming, investment opportunities, and job creation. There is a pressing need for policy stability so that companies have a reasoned basis for making long-term investments in factories and the financial community can have reasonable confidence making investments in new projects.
About ACORE
The American Council On Renewable Energy is focused on accelerating the adoption of renewable energy technologies into the mainstream of American society. ACORE provides a common platform for the wide range of interests in the renewable energy community including renewable energy industries, associations, utilities, end users, professional service firms, financial institutions and government agencies. ACORE serves as a forum through which these parties work together on common interests. For more information visit our website: www.acore.org.
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