GeoPower Americas
Scaling up through successful investment and cutting edge technology
24—25 February 2011, San Francisco, United States
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Thank you to all who participated in GeoPower Americas 2011
Green Power Conference’s GeoPower America’s Conference in San Francisco ended on an optimistic note despite ongoing focus on the cost and availability of capital. With Obama firmly backing renewable energy sources and the DOE on site confirming the government’s focus on geothermal energy, there is much to be hopeful about in terms of the security of the geothermal future.
The meeting was the largest to date and hosted lively debate on topics such as utilities involvement in Power Purchase Agreements, and the willingness of banks to take long term risk with geothermal projects rather than opt for the shorter term security of wind or solar farms. On the morning of the second day, delegates met for round table debates on a variety of topics and came away with valuable knowledge, contacts and advice.
The second day also provided a forum for the discussion of geothermal projects happening in Latin America and with all speakers suggesting that there is strong support for geothermal development and there are no significant transmission challenges, the region looks very promising.
Speakers who’s presentations generated particular interest included:
Dr JoAnn Milliken, Department of Energy
Anders Kruss, VP Corporate Relations-Magma Energy Corp, Magma Energy
Greg Cardenas, Vice President Project Finance, Latin America,
Ram Power
Steve Brown, Vice President of Development,RaserTechnologies
Dan Chase, Contract Negotiator, Southern California Edision
Hal La Flash, Director of Emerging Clean Technologies Pacific Gas and Electric
Todd Bright, Managing Director, Denham Capital
Joshua Haacker, Principal, US Renewables Group
John Mcllveen, Research Director, Jacob Securities
Charles Arrigo, Director, Glacier Partners Corp
Testimonials:
“A great opportunity to interact with the full cross-section of geothermal industry stakeholders"
Anders Kruus, Vice President Corporate Relations, Magma Energy
“The GeoPower Americas conference was well organized and brought many thoughtful and diverse perspectives to the attendees at the 2011 event”
Curt Robinson, PhD, Executive Director, Geothermal Resources Council
“My pleasure working with you. I look forward to doing it again”
Kerry MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer West Indies Power
Join us next year for GeoPower Americas 2012, location and venue to be announced shortly
"Geothermal Energy is poised to become more economical than fossil fuels in a short time frame."*
Geothermal is increasingly recognised as the most important source of zero-emissions base load energy the world currently has access to. With its tiny land-use footprint and low cost energy, geothermal is expanding rapidly across the Americas as financial and technological conditions develop to support it.
152 geothermal projects are currently in development in the US alone
Ensure that your business is ready to capitalize from geothermal expansion by attending GeoPower Americas 2011 and getting face-to-face time with CEOs and SVPs from major utilities, geothermal developers and investors, in just 2 days - including: PG&E, Southern Californian Edison, Sierra Power, Ram Power, West Indies Power and the US Navy.
The event combines critical updates on government policy, technology, and finance and analysis of new business opportunities across South America, Central America and previously untapped US States. For all the latest programme and speaker updates,
download our brochure today
Offering real project opportunities and bringing together key policy-makers, utilities, developers and investors from around the world,
GeoPower Americas is the must-attend conference in the geothermal calendar.
Learn from Geothermal Industry Leaders Including:
- JoAnn Milliken, Acting Program Manager, Geothermal Technologies Program, US Department of Energy
- Nick Goodman, Chief Executive Officer, Raser Technologies - Read Nick's 60 Second Interview
- Jacob Thomas, Senior Director of Innovative Technologies, Halliburton
- Daniel Kunz, CEO, US Geothermal
- Hal La Flash, Director of Emerging Clean Technologies, PG&E
- Dan Chase, Contract Negotiator, Southern California Edison
- Kerry Macdonald, Chief Executive Officer, West Indies Power
- Dr. Andy Sabin, Director, Geothermal Program Office, US Navy
- Susan Petty, President and Chief Technology Officer, AltaRock Energy - Read Susan's 60 Second Interview
- Fred Henderson III, Chief Scientist, Mount Princeton Geothermal
- John Eber, Managing Director Energy Investment, J.P. Morgan
- Robert Hunt, Founder and Scientist, Linear Power - Read Robert's 60 Second Interview
- Alexander Richter, Director, Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) & Managing Partner, ThinkGeoEnergy
- Pablo Gutierrez, Geothermal Technical Lead, California Energy Commission
- Andrew Coleman, Marketing Manager of Environment and Renewables, Epri
- Craig O’Connor, Director of the Office of Renewable Energy and Environmental Exports, Export Import Bank of the United States
- Jefferson Tester, Associate Director, Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future
- Sandra Kries, EER Analyst, IHS Emerging Energy Research - Read Sandy's 60 Second Interview
- Luis Carlos Gutierrez-Negrín, Vice President, Mexican Geothermal Association
- Paul Moya, Coordinador de Suministro de Vapor, Instituto Nacional de Electricidad, Costa Rica
- Carlo Zorzoli, Head of Business Development – Latin America, Enel Green Power
- Travis Coleman, Project Manager, EPRI
- Joshua Haacker, Principal, U.S. Renewables Group
- Todd Bright, Director, Denham Capital
- John Mcllveen, Research Director, Jacob Securities
- Charles Arrigo, Director, Glacier Partners Corp
- John Fox, Chief Executive Officer, Electratherm
- Professor Arild Rodland, Norwegian University of Science and technology
- Fuphan Chou, Investment Officer - Power and Renewables, International Finance Corporation
- Michael Ronzello, Geothermal Business Development Manager, Pratt & Whitney Power Systems
- Dino T. Barajas, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
- Eric Davis, Director of Technical Development, Pinnacle, a Halliburton Service
- Luca Xodo, Business Development Manager, Exergy
- Anders Kruss, VP Corporate Relations-Magma Energy Corp, Magma Energy
* 2009 NYU Stern report titled “Technology S-curves in Renewable Energy Alternatives: Analysis and Implications for Industry and Government,”
Please note that this conference will be conducted in English only
"Geothermal Energy is poised to become more economical than fossil fuels in a short time frame."*
Geothermal is increasingly recognised as the most important source of zero-emissions base load energy the world currently has access to. With its tiny land-use footprint and low cost energy, geothermal is expanding rapidly across the Americas as financial and technological conditions develop to support it.
152 geothermal projects are currently in development in the US alone
Ensure that your business is ready to capitalize from geothermal expansion by attending GeoPower Americas 2011 and getting face-to-face time with CEOs and SVPs from major utilities, geothermal developers and investors, in just 2 days - including: PG&E, Southern Californian Edison, Sierra Power, Ram Power, West Indies Power and the US Navy.
The event combines critical updates on government policy, technology, and finance and analysis of new business opportunities across South America, Central America and previously untapped US States. For all the latest programme and speaker updates,
download our brochure today
Offering real project opportunities and bringing together key policy-makers, utilities, developers and investors from around the world,
GeoPower Americas is the must-attend conference in the geothermal calendar.
Learn from Geothermal Industry Leaders Including:
- JoAnn Milliken, Acting Program Manager, Geothermal Technologies Program, US Department of Energy
- Nick Goodman, Chief Executive Officer, Raser Technologies - Read Nick's 60 Second Interview
- Jacob Thomas, Senior Director of Innovative Technologies, Halliburton
- Daniel Kunz, CEO, US Geothermal
- Hal La Flash, Director of Emerging Clean Technologies, PG&E
- Dan Chase, Contract Negotiator, Southern California Edison
- Kerry Macdonald, Chief Executive Officer, West Indies Power
- Dr. Andy Sabin, Director, Geothermal Program Office, US Navy
- Susan Petty, President and Chief Technology Officer, AltaRock Energy - Read Susan's 60 Second Interview
- Fred Henderson III, Chief Scientist, Mount Princeton Geothermal
- Robert Hunt, Founder and Scientist, Linear Power - Read Robert's 60 Second Interview
- Alexander Richter, Director, Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) & Managing Partner, ThinkGeoEnergy
- Pablo Gutierrez, Geothermal Technical Lead, California Energy Commission
- Andrew Coleman, Marketing Manager of Environment and Renewables, Epri
- Craig O’Connor, Director of the Office of Renewable Energy and Environmental Exports, Export Import Bank of the United States
- Jefferson Tester, Associate Director, Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future
- Sandra Kries, EER Analyst, IHS Emerging Energy Research - Read Sandy's 60 Second Interview
- Luis Carlos Gutierrez-Negrín, Vice President, Mexican Geothermal Association
- Paul Moya, Coordinador de Suministro de Vapor, Instituto Nacional de Electricidad, Costa Rica
- Carlo Zorzoli, Head of Business Development – Latin America, Enel Green Power
- Travis Coleman, Project Manager, EPRI
- Joshua Haacker, Principal, U.S. Renewables Group
- Todd Bright, Director, Denham Capital
- John Mcllveen, Research Director, Jacob Securities
- Charles Arrigo, Director, Glacier Partners Corp
- John Fox, Chief Executive Officer, Electratherm
- Professor Arild Rodland, Norwegian University of Science and technology
- Fuphan Chou, Investment Officer - Power and Renewables, International Finance Corporation
- Michael Ronzello, Geothermal Business Development Manager, Pratt & Whitney Power Systems
- Dino T. Barajas, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
- Eric Davis, Director of Technical Development, Pinnacle, a Halliburton Service
- Luca Xodo, Business Development Manager, Exergy
- Anders Kruss, VP Corporate Relations-Magma Energy Corp, Magma Energy
Workshop Leaders:
- Kevin Wallace, Geothermal Lead, POWER Engineers
- Jill Haizlip, Senior Geochemist and President, Geologica
- Henry Veizades, Veizades & Associates
- Craig Dunn, Founding Partner, Borealis GeoPower
* 2009 NYU Stern report titled “Technology S-curves in Renewable Energy Alternatives: Analysis and Implications for Industry and Government,”
Please note that this conference will be conducted in English only