The EXPO is free, open to the public,
and no RSVPs are required.

WHAT:

On May 14, the Sustainable Energy Coalition - in cooperation with Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucuses - will host the 12th annual Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum.

This year’s EXPO will bring together nearly fifty businesses, sustainable energy industry trade associations, government agencies, and energy policy research organizations to showcase the status and near-term potential of the cross-section of renewable energy (biofuels/biomass, geothermal, solar, water, wind) and energy efficiency technologies.  A morning news conference will feature Members of the U.S. Congress while afternoon speakers will discuss the role sustainable energy technologies can play in meeting America’s energy needs.

As Congress, the Administration, the business community, environmental advocates, and American voters search for options to address ways to stimulate the economy, “green jobs,” higher energy costs, increased reliance on energy imports, and the potential threat posed by rising levels of greenhouse gas emissions, the EXPO will help address the role that sustainable energy technologies might play.  This will include not only the technical aspects of renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies but also related issues such as economics, jobs potential, environmental benefits, current and near-term market potential, model programs in the public and private sectors, and institutional, financial and legal barriers.

The EXPO is free, open to the public, and no RSVPs are required.

WHEN:

Thursday, May 14, 2009

9:00 am - 5:00 pm (exhibits open for viewing)

11:00 am - News Conference (featuring Members of Congress to be announced)

12:00 noon - 4:30 pm (speakers to be announced)

WHERE:

Cannon House Office Building - Caucus Room (3rd floor)
U.S. House of Representatives
Independence Avenue and New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20515

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Ken Bossong,
Sustainable Energy Coalition
Phone: 301-270-6477 x.23