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 got to www.energyandutilityconference.org
Contacts:
Peggy Hofstra, 303-226-5053
Cell:
720-480-7635
PHofstra@EnergyOutreach.org
