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TENNESSEE RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL(TREEDC) MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEETING

 

The Factory
230 Franklin Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
June 8, 2010
9:00am – 4:00 pm Agenda

  1. ß Introductions: Pikeville Mayor Greg Johnson, President TREEDC
  2. City of Franklin , Tennessee Welcome Address  -Alderman Ken Moore.
  3. Keynote Address: The University of Tennessee President Emeritus Dr. Joe Johnson\

    PANEL #1 : Local Government Best Practices: Renewable Energy 9:30 – 10:45
  1. Franklin Sustainability Program: Andrew Orr, City of Franklin;
  2. Crossville Renewable Energy Initiatives: Crossville Mayor/TREEDC Secretary JH Graham III; and
  3. Knoxville Solar Initiatives: Erin Burns, City of Knoxville
  4. East Ridge Green Development: East Ridge City Manager William Whitson

  Questions and Answers following presentations

PANEL #2: Alternative Transportation Fuels and Programs 11:00 – 12:15

  1. Biofuels Trends and Changes : Pete Moss, Frazier, Barnes & Associates:
  2. Biodiesel Production/Recycling in Alabama: David Lindon, Hoover Fleet Management Director:
  3. Cellulosic Ethanol Opportunities in Tennessee: Dr. Sam Jackson, UT Institute of Agriculture/Genera Energy: and
  4. E 85 Conversions for Governmental Fleets in Illinois: Chris Disher, Flex Fuel U.S
  5. Electric Vehicles :Tracy Woodard, Nissan Governmental Affairs Director

 Questions and Answers following presentations

12:15 – 1:00 Networking Lunch

PANEL #3: Renewable Energy Power Production 1:00 -2:15

  1. Biomass Logistics in Mississippi – Kevin Mitchell, Strata-G;
  2. 25 x ‘25 Initiative- America’s Energy Future – Tennessee Alliance: Brent Bailey,25X 25 Executive Director;
  3. Municipal/County Wood Waste Power Systems – Stephen Maupin, Diversified Renewable Energy Systems; and
  4.  Solar Opportunities for Local Governments in Tennessee, Harvey Abouelata, Efficient Energy of Tennessee

Questions and Answers following presentations

PANEL #4: Economic Development and Planning in Renewable Energy 2:30 – 3:30

  1. Land use Planning for Renewable Energy: Ben Farmer, Farmer & Associates;
  2. Williamson County Tennessee Economic Development Programs: Matt Largen, Director; and
  3. TVA Incentives and Renewable Energy: LK Browning, Franklin Sustainability Commission

Questions and Answers following presentations

  1. TREEDC  2011 Legislative Goals: Jackson City Councilman/TREEDC Board Member Ernest Brooks II , Attorney-At-Law

The registration fee is $25 payable to TREEDC and includes refreshments and lunch. Please RSVP to warren.nevad@tennessee.edu  and mail payment to the City of Pikeville, P.O. Box 225, Pikeville, TN 37367 by  June 1, 2010.  Seating is limited.  Thank you.

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