INGAA Foundation Workshop: Business Risks and Opportunities in a Carbon Controlled Environment, September 21, 2007

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Presentation: Technology and Cost Considerations in CO2 Sequestration

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Jim Gooding is a Senior Consultant with Black & Veatch (B&V) and works in the Lukens Energy Group division of B&V's Enterprise Management Solutions. He has over ten years of energy industry experience with his efforts focused mainly on fundamentals affecting wholesale markets in natural gas and electric power. His specific areas of specialization include weather- and climate-related risk management, energy resource planning, and business process-improvement strategy. Prior to joining LEG, Mr. Gooding was Vice President of Operations for the ImpactWeather business unit of Universal Weather & Aviation, Inc. In that position, he supervised weather forecasters serving the energy and transportation industries, directed research and analysis in support of weather risk management for energy exploration and petrochemical operations, and developed process improvements for 24/7 global client services.

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Presentation: Introduction to EcoSecurities & Emission Reduction Projects in the Natural Gas Sector

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EcoSecurities is one of the world’s leading companies in the business of originating, developing and trading carbon offsets. EcoSecurities has experience of developing carbon offset projects in the areas of renewable energy, agriculture and urban waste management, industrial efficiency, and forestry. EcoSecurities has been involved in some of the biggest milestones in the history of the international carbon market, including the first Kyoto project to be registered by the UN and the first project to receive Certified Emission Reductions (CERs). In 2006, EcoSecurities was voted ‘Best Project Developer’ by both Point Carbon and Environmental Finance Magazine. Molly Aeck is a Client Manager for the origination team based in the United States office. As Client Manager, Molly’s primary role includes outreaching to major US based companies that may have emission reduction opportunities in their asset portfolio, outreaching to US based companies that may seek to purchase Voluntary Emission Reductions (VERs) for their own portfolio or as an intermediary for customers seeking carbon neutrality, selling the firm’s expertise as a consultant to government and private sectors, and finally coordinating participation in the policy development process as individual states begin to develop and implement climate change legislation. Previously Molly has managed the development of emission reduction projects in the Philippines. Here, Molly was responsible for all local aspects of project development, including liaising with regulatory agencies in order to validate project activities. She also led the EcoSecurities through the incorporation of EcoSecurities Philippines Inc. and increased the pipeline of project opportunities. Now based in the San Francisco Bay area, Molly is a Fulbright Scholar and holds a degree from Stanford University. She previously worked on Capitol Hill, at the Worldwatch Institute, and for the Secretariat of the Renewable Energy Network for the 21st Centu

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Presentation: Update on GHG Legislation and Implications for the Gas Pipeline Industry

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Joel Bluestein is Senior Vice President of ICF International and is a nationally recognized expert on the impacts of environmental and energy regulation, with over 30 years of experience in the energy and environmental arenas. Prior to January 1, 2007, he was President of Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc., now an ICF International company. He has been directly involved in the development of most of the recently developed emission trading programs and participates in the national debate on new environmental policies and their energy implications. He has testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on natural gas supply issues and their implications for multipollutant regulation of the electric generating sector. He has proposed a variety of innovative mechanisms for crediting energy efficiency and renewables technologies in emission trading programs. Some of his ideas on design of technology-forcing cap and trade programs have been adopted by the National Council on Energy Policy and the Northeast Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Mr. Bluestein has authored numerous reports including a study for DOE on innovative approaches to better align the nation’s goals for clean air and clean energy. His work has included technology and market assessment work, R&D planning, energy conservation project analysis and long term energy demand forecasting, among other topics. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and is a registered Professional Engineer. Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc. (EEA) is an ICF International Company, located in metropolitan Washington, D.C., and is a nationally recognized consulting firm offering technical, analytical and managerial services to a diverse clientele. Founded in 1974 to perform economic, engineering and policy analysis in the energy and environmental fields, EEA has exhibited leadership and innovation in investigating energy and environmental issues. In addition to its environ

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INGAA Foundation Carbon Workshop Agenda

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