Albany Law Environmental Outlook Journal held its fifth Annual Symposium sponsored by the Government Law Center of Albany Law School on April 18, 2007.

In a world increasingly interested in constrained carbon emissions, reduced-carbon energy sources and energy efficiency receive more and more attention. Transitioning to an economy that reduces its emissions of greenhouse gas will require attention not only on technology but also on the legal issues and policy concerns.

Topics included:

  • Kinetic In-Stream Hydropower
  • Solar Energy
  • Wind Energy
  • Alternative Fuels in the Transportation Sector
  • the Role of Energy Efficiency In Climate
  • Change Initiatives
  • Choosing Between Coal, Wind, Gas & Energy Efficiency for New Energy Supply
  • Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
  • Renewable Portfolio Standard
  • Using State & Local Laws to Promote Sustainability

Speakers:

Hon. David A. Paterson - Lieutenant Governor New York State
Stephen Filler, Esq. - Law Offices of Stephen Filler www.greencounsel.com
Catherine S. Hill, Esq - - Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
Prof. David R. Hodas- Widener University School of Law
Ruth Horton - Program Manager, Energy Efficiency Services ,New York State Energy Research & Development Authority
Peter R. Keane, Esq. - Senior Counsel, New York State Energy Research & Development Authority
Franz T. Litz, Esq. - Climate Change Policy Coordinator, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Prof. Joan Leary Matthews - Albany Law School
N. Jonathan Peress, Esq. - LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP
Richard Perez - Research Professor, Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, University at Albany
Joseph Sayer - Senior Project Manager, Power Systems New York State Energy Research & Development Authority
Gilbert P. Sperling, Esq. - General Counsel Verdant Power Inc.
Douglas H. Ward, Esq. - Young Sommer Ward Ritzenberg Baker & Moore, LLC

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