ACORE Events Schedule 2012
ABA/ACORE Webinar
January 18, 2012 12:00 – 1:30pm EST
Finance in a World of Reduced Government Assistance
Compensating for the decline in Federal assistance: availability and tax equity, public capital markets, structured finance, surviving programs, potential new funding sources.
Los Angeles Regional Roundtable
January 19, 2012
Join California Energy Commission Chairman Robert Weisenmiller and Dan Adler, President of the California Clean Energy Fundfor a discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing the renewable energy industry in the western region.
National Defense Renewable Department of Defense Forum
January 26 – 27, 2012 Crystal City, VA
A multi-part series that will bring together thought leaders to examine the challenges and opportunities related to greater use of renewable energy and energy efficiency in support of National Defense. The Forum will seek to improve the collaboration between the U.S. military and private sector, identify barriers and develop effective procurement, and supply chain and financing solutions to leverage private capital and investment in support of national security.
Special Webinar: Finding Growth Potential for Biomass: An Outlook for 2012 & Beyond Under Current Realities
February 1, 2012 12:00 – 1:30pm EST
This webinar will highlight opportunities for financing biomass projects from a variety of different sources such as government programs, hybrid financial mechanisms, offshore funding and the US capital markets. Register today for this informative webinar.
ABA/ACORE Webinar
February 15, 2012 12:00 – 1:30pm EST
The Five States Most Successful in Renewable Energy Development
Secrets of success and lessons learned which can be more broadly adapted to stimulate private renewable energy development
Electric Power Dialogue
February 21-22, 2012 Scottsdale, AZ
Renewable Electricity Leadership Forum; Business Models for Renewable Electricity in the 21st Century
This multi-part series will bring together thought leaders to examine the challenges and opportunities related to realignment of business models to support accelerated renewable energy development in power generation operations.
Save the Date–Sustainable Transportation Seminar 2012
Alternative Fuels & Engines of the Future
March 7, 2012 4:00-6:00pm Washington DC
The Swedish Trade Council, the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. and ACORE are hosting this Seminar at the House of Sweden. Seminar attendees will exchange experiences from the United States and Sweden in hope of creating a medium in which to foster new and creative ideas in the technology of alternative fuels and engine development – especially in key sectors such as electric vehicles and biofuels. The Seminar also serves as the launch of ACORE’s 2012 Transportation Member Initiative, and is a part of the Embassy of Sweden’s public outreach program, Innovation and Education. PRIORITY REGISTRATION WILL BE GIVEN TO ACORE MEMBERS. The event will be free. REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM DETAILS TO COME.
March 6, 2012 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
ACORE: Biomass Coordinating Council Webinar
www.acore.org/reprograms/biomass-coordinating-council
TBD
March 21, 2012 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
ABA/ACORE Webinar
www.renewableenergyinfo.org
The 21st Century Utility: Deployment of Renewables, Storage, and Energy Efficiency
How the 21st century utility views its business strategy vis-à-vis renewables, storage, energy efficiency, and the interface with third party suppliers
April 18, 2012 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
ABA/ACORE Webinar
www.renewableenergyinfo.org
Advanced Fuels: Prospects for the New Generation
How technology upgrades, the resilience of certain regulatory developments, international interest, and increased Defense interest in sustainability and security may enhance industry prospects
April 24 – 25, 2012
REFF-LAC
Miami, FL
www.refflac.com
Renewable Energy Finance Forum- Latin America
This event will address the rapidly changing state of renewable energy finance, and insights about the path ahead, with a specific focus on the Central, Latin American and Caribbean markets and how they are interacting with the broader global markets.
May 16, 2012
ABA/ACORE Webinar
www.renewableenergyinfo.org
Foreign Investment: The Future Role of Foreign Investment in Renewable Energy Projects
How projects balance economic development and supply chain development goals with economic proposals from foreign OEMs.
June 13, 2012 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
ABA/ACORE Webinar
www.renewableenergyinfo.org
TBD
June 18 – 21, 2012
REFF-Wall Street
Astoria, New York City
www.reffwallstreet.com
Renowned throughout the industry as the meeting place for financiers, investors and renewable energy project developers to network, strike deals and drive forward the future of the industry. Leaders in renewable energy debate the key challenges facing the renewable energy sector, and identify lucrative future business prospects going forward.
September 2012
REFF-West
San Francisco, CA
www.reffwest.com
REFF-West is an event that is dedicated to elaborating on the most innovative developments in the Western United States. It offers creative alternative ideas to raising money for renewable energy initiatives through other than traditional financing avenues.
October 17-19, 2012
Renewable Energy Technology Exhibition (RETECH)
Washington, DC
www.retech2012.com
RETECH 2012 is dedicated to delivering coverage on EVERY discipline of renewable energy technology. RETECH’s conference sessions deliver unparalleled educational content including business development opportunities, topical professional development, current trends, the newest technologies and important up-to-date information on the changing legislative and regulatory landscapes.






