Energizing the Rural Landscape - Renewable Power and Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Our Farms, Homes and Communities

Soil and Water Conservation Society SNEC 2010 Winter Meeting

Early Discounted Registration Fee thru February 4th

8:00 - 9:00 Registration (Continental Breakfast & Coffee)

9:00 - 9:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks - Liz Rogers, President SNEC-SWCS

9:15 - 9:45 Keynote Address - "The Unique Challenges and Potential for Energizing Rural Southern New England through Renewables and Efficiency Upgrades"

9:45 - 10:30 Panel Discussion - State Energy Agencies: Overview of Policies, Funding and Programs

In CT, MA and RI

· Jim Barry, Regional Coordinator, Green Communities Division, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

· Julian Dash, Renewable Energy Director, Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation

· Dave Ljungquist, Associate Director of Project Development, Connecticut Clean Energy Fund

10:30 - 11:00 Break (Exhibits)

11:00 - 12:00 Tools for Renewable Energy Technology

· Energy Audits and National Projects - Craig Metz, CEO, EnSave

· CT LEEDS Program for Green Buildings - John Guszkowski, Senior Planner, CME Associates Inc.

12:00 - 1:00 Networking Lunch & Exhibits (Italian Buffet)

1:00 - 2:00 Funding/Programs

· NRCS Energy Programs & Standards; How to Become a TSP - Nancy Ferlow, State Resource Conservationist, NRCS CT

· USDA Rural Development &Farm Service Agency Energy Programs - Jay Healy, RD State Director for CT/MA/RI

· Massachusetts Farm Energy Program - Darlene Monds, NRCS RC&D Coordinator, Berkshire Pioneer, MA

2:00 - 3:15 Case Studies on Renewable Power and Energy Efficiency Projects

· Wood Chip Burning Plant - Representative of Ponaganset Middle School, RI

· Dairy Manure Digesters - Peter Melnick, Melnik Dairy Farm, Representing AGreen Energy/SJH & Co, Inc., MA

· Getting Municipal Buildings "Off the Grid" - Nick Mullane, First Selectman, Town of North Stonington, CT

· Wood Pellet Plant for Southern New England -Steve Triedman, President, American Wood Pellet Company, RI

3:15 - 3:30 Wrap-Up/Closing Remarks

3:30 - 4:30 Exhibits

3:30 SWCS SNEC Business Meeting

Current Sponsors

Premier Sponsor:

· CME Associates, Inc (www.cmeengineering.com)

Contributing Sponsors:

· Alteris Renewables (www.alterisinc.com)

· Southern New England Chapter of the Soil & Water Conservation Society (www.swcssnec.org)

In-Kind Sponsor:

· Center for Ecological Technology (www.cetonline.org)

· Connecticut Farm Energy Program (www.ctfarmenergy.org)

· Northeast Chapter International Erosion Control Assoc (www.ieca-nechapter.org)

· Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England (www.ssssne.org)

Event Website: http://www.swcssnec.org

Location: Periwinkles Restaurant & Banquet Hall, Auburn, MA

Directions: http://www.periwinkles-giorgios.com