Events
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
- ß Introductions: Pikeville Mayor Greg Johnson, President TREEDC
- City of Franklin , Tennessee Welcome Address -Alderman Ken Moore.
- Keynote Address: The University of Tennessee President Emeritus Dr. Joe Johnson\
PANEL #1 : Local Government Best Practices: Renewable Energy 9:30 – 10:45
- Franklin Sustainability Program: Andrew Orr, City of Franklin;
- Crossville Renewable Energy Initiatives: Crossville Mayor/TREEDC Secretary JH Graham III; and
- Knoxville Solar Initiatives: Erin Burns, City of Knoxville
- 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
- Biofuels Trends and Changes : Pete Moss, Frazier, Barnes & Associates:
- Biodiesel Production/Recycling in Alabama: David Lindon, Hoover Fleet Management Director:
- Cellulosic Ethanol Opportunities in Tennessee: Dr. Sam Jackson, UT Institute of Agriculture/Genera Energy: and
- E 85 Conversions for Governmental Fleets in Illinois: Chris Disher, Flex Fuel U.S
- 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
- Biomass Logistics in Mississippi – Kevin Mitchell, Strata-G;
- 25 x ‘25 Initiative- America’s Energy Future – Tennessee Alliance: Brent Bailey,25X 25 Executive Director;
- Municipal/County Wood Waste Power Systems – Stephen Maupin, Diversified Renewable Energy Systems; and
- 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
- Land use Planning for Renewable Energy: Ben Farmer, Farmer & Associates;
- Williamson County Tennessee Economic Development Programs: Matt Largen, Director; and
- TVA Incentives and Renewable Energy: LK Browning, Franklin Sustainability Commission
Questions and Answers following presentations
- 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.
