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DENVER –
Former U.S. Sen. Gary Hart and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper are among
those scheduled to address 700 delegates from across the country
attending the National Energy and Utility Affordability Conference June
16-18 in Denver. Workshops and panel discussions will be offered on such
topics as energy availability and sustainability, weatherization, and
climate change legislation.
Who: The conference is presented by the National Fuel Funds
Network, including local member Energy Outreach Colorado, and the
National Low Income Energy Consortium. Attendees include representatives
from low-income energy assistance programs, affordable housing
organizations, environmental groups and others interested in energy
affordability and efficiency.
Other speakers include Raymond Gogel, vice president, Xcel Energy;
Robert Greenstein, executive director, Center for Budget and Policy
Priorities; Rafe Pomerance, president, Clean Air-Cool Planet; Alan Nogee,
director, Clean Energy Program; Kateri Callahan, president, Alliance to
Save Energy; Janee Briesemeister, senior legislative representative,
AARP; and Carlos Fierro, attorney, Alcade & Fay.
What: The National Energy and Utility Affordability Conference
showcases model programs, effective policies and practices, innovative
collaborations, new information and resources. The common issue that
brings participants together is providing affordable home energy for the
most vulnerable members of our society.
When: June 16 and 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; June 18, 9 a.m. to 3:45
p.m.
Where: Sheraton Denver Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver
Why: This conference is the largest gathering in the country to
address the critical need for affordable home energy for low income
households. Colorado is uniquely qualified as the site for this first
ever joint event because of its prominence in the development and use of
sustainable energy.
For more information about the conference go to
www.energyandutilityconference.org |
