Agenda: Emerging Technologies Forum

8:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
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Welcome and Opening Remarks

--David Crane, Special Advisor to the Governor for Jobs and Economic Growth
--Mr. Crane provided the perspective of the Governor Schwarzenegger Administration on energy and waste issues, emerging energy technologies, and California’s Renewable Portfolio Standards. 

8:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
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A German Regulatory Perspective--Presentation Summary (Adobe PDF, 55 KB)

--Dr. Helmut Schnurer, Former Deputy Director, Ministry for the Environment of Germany
--Dr. Schnurer described the evolution of German public perceptions and policies regarding emerging energy technologies.

9:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
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International Experience in Emerging Technologies--Presentation Summary (Adobe PDF, 105 KB)
Industry representatives described the regulatory and environmental conditions that led to the development of facilities in Japan, Europe, and Israel.

--Rick Diederich, ILS-Partners, Pyromex Ultra-High Temperature Technology Development (Adobe PDF, 495 KB)
--Henrik Harmssen, Waste Solutions Ltd.
--Arnie Klann, Arkenol Inc. (View the video presented on the Arkenol cellulose-to-ethanol technology process at www.bluefireethanol.com.)
--Yair Zadik, ArrowBio Ecology Ltd., The ArrowBio Process (Adobe PDF, 2.3 MB)

11:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
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Question and Answer Period--Audience questions for morning presenters.
Moderator

Session 1
12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

A. Governmental Agency Perspectives--Presentation Summary (Adobe PDF, 116 KB)
Representatives from California agencies discussed why they are investigating emerging technologies.

--Susan Brown, California Energy Commission
--Steve Shaffer, California Dept. of Food and Agriculture
--Doug Wickizer, California Dept. of Fire and Forestry, Forestry and Emerging Technologies (Adobe PDF, 1.4 MB)
--Jay Chen, South Coast Air Quality Management District, California Air Quality Perspective (Adobe PDF, 25 KB)

B. Thermal Technologies--Presentation Summary (Adobe PDF, 74 KB)
Experts provided more detail about thermal technologies such as gasification, pyrolysis, and plasma arc.

--Dr. Bryan Jenkins, U.C. Davis, Thermal Technologies for Waste Management (Adobe PDF, 960 KB)
--William Welch, U.C. Riverside, Center for Environmental Research and Technology

C. The European and Japanese Experience--Presentation Summary (Adobe PDF, 65 KB)
Industry representatives delved into some of the specific details of operating Japanese, European and New Zealand facilities.

--Rick Diederich, ILS-Partners, European Experience: Pyromex Ultra-High Temperature Gasification Implementation in Germany (Adobe PDF, 587 KB)
--Necy Sumait, Arkenol, Inc., Biomass to Ethanol (Adobe PDF, 1.1 MB)
--Henrik Harmssen, Waste Solutions Ltd.

Session 2
2:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

A. Biological Technologies--Presentation Summary (Adobe PDF, 101 KB)
Industry representatives provided details about biological and chemical technologies for biogas, biodiesel and ethanol production such as anaerobic digestion, hydrolysis/fermentation, and biodiesel.

--Melvin Finstein, ArrowBio Ecology Ltd., The ArrowBio Process: Three Functions of Anaerobic Digestion Facilities (Adobe PDF, 121 KB)
--Gary Yowell, California Energy Commission, Potential Renewable Transportation Fuels For California (Adobe PDF, 1.1 MB)
--Dr. Bin Yang, U.C. Riverside, Center for Environmental Research and Technology, Cellulosic Ethanol for Sustainable Transportation (Adobe PDF, 1.5 MB)

B.  Feedstocks and Products--Presentation Summary (Adobe PDF, 87 KB)
Presenters discussed the types of feedstocks that are and can be used in alternative technologies and the different potential products.

--Nancy Carr, CIWMB, California 2003 Statewide Waste Characterization Study (Adobe PDF, 765 KB)
--Rob Williams, U.C. Davis, Resource Potential of California Landfill Streams (Adobe PDF, 864 KB)
--Ladi Asgill, Sustainable Conservation, Sustainable Conservation: Agricultural Feedstocks for Renewable Energy Technologies (Adobe PDF, 1.1 MB)

3:45 p.m.– 4:45 p.m.
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Emissions and Residuals/Environmental and Health Issues--Presentation Summary (Adobe PDF, 90 KB)
Information was presented from recent emissions testing, on upcoming emissions testing, and what emissions data means from a health risk perspective.

--William Welch, U.C. Riverside
--Peter Cantle and Robin Cobbs, Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District, Waste Conversion Technologies Emissions Testing and Modeling (Adobe PDF, 187 KB)
--Jay Chen, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Emissions and Health Issues (Adobe PDF, 26 KB)

4:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m.
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Afternoon Keynote
Rosalie Mulé, Member, California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) 

Ms. Mulé described the state of solid waste issues in California, and why the CIWMB and other agencies are exploring the possibilities of these emerging energy and biofuel technologies.

5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
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Evening Reception
Sponsor: California Refuse Removal Council

8:00 a.m.–
8:10 a.m.
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Welcome Back
Fernando Berton, CIWMB

Synopsis of Day 1 and preview of Day 2.

8:10 a.m.–
8:35 a.m.
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Keynote: Los Angeles’ Vision For the Future
Greg Smith, Councilmember, City of Los Angeles

Mr. Smith shared the City’s vision for recovering energy and natural resources from waste.

8:35 a.m.–
10:05 a.m.
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Local Government Conversion Technology Efforts--Presentation Summary (Adobe PDF, 86 KB)
Several local jurisdictions have been exploring the use of alternative technologies. Hear what jurisdictions have done and what the next steps are for them.

--Coby Skye, County of Los Angeles
--Mark Schleich, Santa Barbara County, Conversion Technology: Santa Barbara Experience (Adobe PDF, 3.6 MB)
--Hans Kernkamp, Riverside County, Edom Hill Waste Conversion Facility (Adobe PDF, 212 KB)
--Ruth McDougall, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, SMUD Biomass Program for Renewable Energy (Adobe PDF, 818 KB)
--Steve Brautigam, City of New York, 2006 Update on New York City’s Efforts (Adobe PDF, 424 KB)

10:15 a.m.–
11:45 a.m.
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Non-regulatory Perspective Roundtable--Presentation Summary (Adobe PDF, 96 KB)
Perspectives were provided from representatives of the solid waste industry, nongovernmental organizations, and environmental organizations.

--Evan Edgar, California Refuse Removal Council
--Jane Williams, California Communities Against Toxics
--Neil Seldman, Institute for Local Self-Reliance
--Karen Coca, City of Los Angeles
--John Shears, The Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies

11:45 a.m.–
12:15 p.m.
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Facilitated Group Discussion--Presentation Summary (Adobe PDF, 55 KB)
Moderator

A large group discussion was facilitated to share ideas about these technologies and the forum with the group, suggest next steps, and hear closing remarks.