Biomass 2009: Plenary Sessions
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March 17, 2009
Welcoming Remarks
Jacques Beaudry-Losique, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
View from the Hill
Senate and Congressional speakers will share perspectives on our nation's energy strategy and the role of biofuels as part of a portfolio of clean energy technologies.
- Senator Ben Nelson (Nebraska)
- Representative Roscoe Bartlett (Maryland) Presentation Slides (PDF 2.7 MB)
Overview of the Conference and Introduction to the Plenary Session
Valri Lightner, Acting Program Manager, Office of the Bioenergy Technologies Office, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
Plenary Session
Recognizing and Addressing the Challenges—A discussion of key issues including competing uses for land, indirect land-use change, and the contribution of second- and third-generation biofuels in meeting transportation sector energy demand.
Moderator
- Charles Wyman, Ford Motor Company Chair in Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Research and Technology, and Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Bourns College of Engineering, University of California
Speakers
- Brent Erickson, Executive Vice President, Biotechnology Industry Organization—Overcoming Obstacles to the Growth of the Biofuels Industry
- Richard Hamilton, President and CEO, Ceres, Inc—Growing Energy Presentation Slides (PDF 1.3 MB)
- Jack Huttner, Vice President, Commercial & Public Affairs, DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol—Commercial Challenges Facing Cellulosic Ethanol Presentation Slides (PDF 234 KB)
Luncheon
Jacques Beaudry-Losique, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Overview and Direction Presentation Slides (PDF 503 KB)
Plenary Session
Perspectives on Outlook and Priorities from Biofuels Industries—A roundtable discussion of industry organizations on the outlook for biofuels.
Moderator
- Margaret Kriz, Energy and Environment Correspondent, National Journal
Speakers
- Matt Carr, Policy Director, Biotechnology Industry Organization
- Bob Dinneen, President & CEO, Renewable Fuels Association
- Doug Durante, Executive Director, Clean Fuels Development Coalition
- Manning Feraci, Vice President for Federal Affairs, National Biodiesel Boar
March 18, 2009
Welcoming Remarks and Overview of Day One
Valri Lightner, Acting Program Manager, Office of the Bioenergy Technologies Office, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
Guest Speaker
Sue Ellerbusch, President, BP Biofuels North America
Strategies for developing biofuels in a sustainable manner and outlook for biofuels development globally. Presentation Slides (PDF 58 KB)
Plenary Session
Long Term Industry Outlook for Transportation Fuels—A discussion focused on identifying and discussing visionary renewable energy goals and implementation challenges for the future of vehicle technology, industry, and finance.
Moderator
- Margaret Kriz, Energy and Environment Correspondent, National Journal
Speakers
- Michelle Long, Manager of Biomass Feedstocks and Supply, Biofuels & Hydrogen Business, Chevron Technology Ventures—Long-term Industry Outlook for Transportation Fuel Presentation Slides (PDF 443 KB)
- Lee Lynd, Paul and Joan Queneau Distinguished Professor of Engineering, Dartmouth and Chief Scientific Officer, Mascoma—Biofuels: A Strategic Perspective Presentation Slides (PDF 12 KB)
- Ron Westby, CEO, Energy Analytics LLC and Former Director of Environmental Policy, Ford Motor Company—A Vision for Ethanol in the Transportation Sector Presentation Slides (PDF 915 KB)
Closing Remarks
Valri Lightner, Acting Program Manager, Office of the Bioenergy Technologies Office, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy