CCW North America | Agenda

8:00 - 9:00 AM Registration, Coffee & Connecting
9:00 - 9:05 AM Welcome to Creating Climate Wealth Summit, North America 2012
  • Ann Davlin, Director of Development, Carbon War Room
9:05 - 9:15 AM Creating Climate Wealth Vision
  • Jose Maria Figueres, Chairman, Carbon War Room
9:15 - 9:25 AM Putting CCW Solutions into Action
  • Peter Boyd, COO, Carbon War Room
9:25 - 10:10 AM Insight From the Field: Aviation and Renewable Jet Fuels
  • Suzanne Hunt Senior Advisor, Carbon War Room
  • Jan Paul Grolle Managing Director, Alternative Energy Elsevier
  • Kate Brandt Special Advisor, US Navy
  • Dr. Jennifer Homgren CEO, Lanzatech
10:10 - 10:55 AM Insight From the Field: Energy Efficiency - Unlocking the Multi Billion Dollar Market
  • Murat Armbruster Senior Advisor, Carbon War Room
  • Greg Caplan Senior Manager, Energy Performance Contracting, Lockheed Martin
  • Dennis Hunter Chairman, Ygrene Energy Fund
  • Angela Ferrante Director of Alternative Energy Solutions, Energi Holdings
10:55 - 11:10 AM Clean Tech Finance Barometer
  • Douglas Lloyd CEO, VB Research
11:10 - 11:15 AM Guide to Facilitated Workshops
  • Hilary McMahon, Director of Research, Carbon War Room
11:15 - 11:30 AM Coffee Break
11:30 - 1:00 PM Working Tracks - Session 1: Vision and Mapping
  • CARBON NEGATIVE ECONOMY The Carbon Negative Economy Working Track is focusing on pathways that could be implemented in the near term. The best of these emulate the mechanisms of carbon fixation and sequestration found in natural ecosystem although operating more quickly and efficiently.
  • ENERGY ACCESS Renewable energy could provide a solution to the dual challenge of providing power to the energy poor and reducing the dependency of developing countries on fossil fuels. Renewable energy, including on and off grid, could meet incremental energy needs as well as eventually replace aging coal and nuclear assets, and diesel generation in remote geographies. As a result, several gigatons of GHG emissions could be abated.
  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT The challenge and potential for reducing energy use in the built environment is clear, and has been identified as one of the largest opportunities for reducing emissions globally. Importantly, much of the potential for increasing efficiency in this sector can be accomplished while also realizing a return on investment. New business models are needed to address the fundamental market barriers that prevent the scale-up of energy efficiency retrofits: high upfront costs for consumers, inconvenience of retrofits, lack of consumer information, and a significant principal-agent problem due to split incentives.
  • RENEWABLE FUELS & AVIATION Innovation is happening at lighting speed and buyers like the US Navy are providing strong demand signals. The problem is that customers are finding it difficult to evaluate renewable fuel options in this rapidly changing space. Regulators and investors have limited knowledge on the impact of the fuels at scale. Fuel companies need advanced market commitments and are forced to use expensive equity to finance refineries because they don’t have a clear idea on how to raise project finance, or can’t get access to it.
  • SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: LIVESTOCK There are several mature and proven methods for reducing emissions from livestock production, including adoption of improved pastures, diet intensification options, land use options, and changing breeds. The ultimate goal is to balance the need to feed a growing global population with the imperative to preserve our environment for future generations. This requires moving towards more sustainable agricultural production.
  • TRUCKING & FLEET TECHNOLOGY Adoption of efficiency technologies provides significant opportunities for cost saving and GHG emissions reduction. Examples of these efficiency technology categories and their GHG abatement potential include aerodynamics (3-15%), refrigerants (5-10%), Anti-Idle devices (5-9%), traction and rolling resistance (3-6%), and transmission (2.5-6%) according to the National Academy of Sciences.These efficiency measures have the potential to translate into significant carbon emissions reductions. 


1:00 - 2:00 PM Lunch
2:00 - 3:30 PM Working Tracks - Session 2: Integrated Solutions
  • CARBON NEGATIVE ECONOMY The Carbon Negative Economy Working Track is focusing on pathways that could be implemented in the near term. The best of these emulate the mechanisms of carbon fixation and sequestration found in natural ecosystem although operating more quickly and efficiently.
  • ENERGY ACCESS Renewable energy could provide a solution to the dual challenge of providing power to the energy poor and reducing the dependency of developing countries on fossil fuels. Renewable energy, including on and off grid, could meet incremental energy needs as well as eventually replace aging coal and nuclear assets, and diesel generation in remote geographies. As a result, several gigatons of GHG emissions could be abated.
  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT The challenge and potential for reducing energy use in the built environment is clear, and has been identified as one of the largest opportunities for reducing emissions globally. Importantly, much of the potential for increasing efficiency in this sector can be accomplished while also realizing a return on investment. New business models are needed to address the fundamental market barriers that prevent the scale-up of energy efficiency retrofits: high upfront costs for consumers, inconvenience of retrofits, lack of consumer information, and a significant principal-agent problem due to split incentives.
  • RENEWABLE FUELS & AVIATION Innovation is happening at lighting speed and buyers like the US Navy are providing strong demand signals. The problem is that customers are finding it difficult to evaluate renewable fuel options in this rapidly changing space. Regulators and investors have limited knowledge on the impact of the fuels at scale. Fuel companies need advanced market commitments and are forced to use expensive equity to finance refineries because they don’t have a clear idea on how to raise project finance, or can’t get access to it.
  • SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: LIVESTOCK There are several mature and proven methods for reducing emissions from livestock production, including adoption of improved pastures, diet intensification options, land use options, and changing breeds. The ultimate goal is to balance the need to feed a growing global population with the imperative to preserve our environment for future generations. This requires moving towards more sustainable agricultural production.
  • TRUCKING & FLEET TECHNOLOGY Adoption of efficiency technologies provides significant opportunities for cost saving and GHG emissions reduction. Examples of these efficiency technology categories and their GHG abatement potential include aerodynamics (3-15%), refrigerants (5-10%), Anti-Idle devices (5-9%), traction and rolling resistance (3-6%), and transmission (2.5-6%) according to the National Academy of Sciences.These efficiency measures have the potential to translate into significant carbon emissions reductions. 


3:30 - 3:45 PM Coffee Break
3:45 - 4:30 PM Working Tracks - Session 3: Solutions and Progress So Far
  • CARBON NEGATIVE ECONOMY The Carbon Negative Economy Working Track is focusing on pathways that could be implemented in the near term. The best of these emulate the mechanisms of carbon fixation and sequestration found in natural ecosystem although operating more quickly and efficiently.
  • ENERGY ACCESS Renewable energy could provide a solution to the dual challenge of providing power to the energy poor and reducing the dependency of developing countries on fossil fuels. Renewable energy, including on and off grid, could meet incremental energy needs as well as eventually replace aging coal and nuclear assets, and diesel generation in remote geographies. As a result, several gigatons of GHG emissions could be abated.
  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT The challenge and potential for reducing energy use in the built environment is clear, and has been identified as one of the largest opportunities for reducing emissions globally. Importantly, much of the potential for increasing efficiency in this sector can be accomplished while also realizing a return on investment. New business models are needed to address the fundamental market barriers that prevent the scale-up of energy efficiency retrofits: high upfront costs for consumers, inconvenience of retrofits, lack of consumer information, and a significant principal-agent problem due to split incentives.
  • RENEWABLE FUELS & AVIATION Innovation is happening at lighting speed and buyers like the US Navy are providing strong demand signals. The problem is that customers are finding it difficult to evaluate renewable fuel options in this rapidly changing space. Regulators and investors have limited knowledge on the impact of the fuels at scale. Fuel companies need advanced market commitments and are forced to use expensive equity to finance refineries because they don’t have a clear idea on how to raise project finance, or can’t get access to it.
  • SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: LIVESTOCK There are several mature and proven methods for reducing emissions from livestock production, including adoption of improved pastures, diet intensification options, land use options, and changing breeds. The ultimate goal is to balance the need to feed a growing global population with the imperative to preserve our environment for future generations. This requires moving towards more sustainable agricultural production.
  • TRUCKING & FLEET TECHNOLOGY Adoption of efficiency technologies provides significant opportunities for cost saving and GHG emissions reduction. Examples of these efficiency technology categories and their GHG abatement potential include aerodynamics (3-15%), refrigerants (5-10%), Anti-Idle devices (5-9%), traction and rolling resistance (3-6%), and transmission (2.5-6%) according to the National Academy of Sciences.These efficiency measures have the potential to translate into significant carbon emissions reductions. 


4:30 PM End of Day One
4:30 PM Cocktail Reception
  • Le Meridien, Ballroom, 1121 19th Street N, Arlington
6:30 - 9:30 PM Climate Leadership Gala (tickets sold separately)
  • Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., 1127 Connecticut Avenue

8:30 - 9:00 AM Coffee & Connecting
9:00 - 10:30 PM Working Tracks - Session 4: Assessing and Prioritizing Solutions
  • CARBON NEGATIVE ECONOMY The Carbon Negative Economy Working Track is focusing on pathways that could be implemented in the near term. The best of these emulate the mechanisms of carbon fixation and sequestration found in natural ecosystem although operating more quickly and efficiently.
  • ENERGY ACCESS Renewable energy could provide a solution to the dual challenge of providing power to the energy poor and reducing the dependency of developing countries on fossil fuels. Renewable energy, including on and off grid, could meet incremental energy needs as well as eventually replace aging coal and nuclear assets, and diesel generation in remote geographies. As a result, several gigatons of GHG emissions could be abated.
  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT The challenge and potential for reducing energy use in the built environment is clear, and has been identified as one of the largest opportunities for reducing emissions globally. Importantly, much of the potential for increasing efficiency in this sector can be accomplished while also realizing a return on investment. New business models are needed to address the fundamental market barriers that prevent the scale-up of energy efficiency retrofits: high upfront costs for consumers, inconvenience of retrofits, lack of consumer information, and a significant principal-agent problem due to split incentives.
  • RENEWABLE FUELS & AVIATION Innovation is happening at lighting speed and buyers like the US Navy are providing strong demand signals. The problem is that customers are finding it difficult to evaluate renewable fuel options in this rapidly changing space. Regulators and investors have limited knowledge on the impact of the fuels at scale. Fuel companies need advanced market commitments and are forced to use expensive equity to finance refineries because they don’t have a clear idea on how to raise project finance, or can’t get access to it.
  • SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: LIVESTOCK There are several mature and proven methods for reducing emissions from livestock production, including adoption of improved pastures, diet intensification options, land use options, and changing breeds. The ultimate goal is to balance the need to feed a growing global population with the imperative to preserve our environment for future generations. This requires moving towards more sustainable agricultural production.
  • TRUCKING & FLEET TECHNOLOGY Adoption of efficiency technologies provides significant opportunities for cost saving and GHG emissions reduction. Examples of these efficiency technology categories and their GHG abatement potential include aerodynamics (3-15%), refrigerants (5-10%), Anti-Idle devices (5-9%), traction and rolling resistance (3-6%), and transmission (2.5-6%) according to the National Academy of Sciences.These efficiency measures have the potential to translate into significant carbon emissions reductions. 


10:30 - 10:45 AM Coffee Break
10:45 - 12:30 PM Working Tracks - Session 5: Developing Road Maps
  • CARBON NEGATIVE ECONOMY The Carbon Negative Economy Working Track is focusing on pathways that could be implemented in the near term. The best of these emulate the mechanisms of carbon fixation and sequestration found in natural ecosystem although operating more quickly and efficiently.
  • ENERGY ACCESS Renewable energy could provide a solution to the dual challenge of providing power to the energy poor and reducing the dependency of developing countries on fossil fuels. Renewable energy, including on and off grid, could meet incremental energy needs as well as eventually replace aging coal and nuclear assets, and diesel generation in remote geographies. As a result, several gigatons of GHG emissions could be abated.
  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT The challenge and potential for reducing energy use in the built environment is clear, and has been identified as one of the largest opportunities for reducing emissions globally. Importantly, much of the potential for increasing efficiency in this sector can be accomplished while also realizing a return on investment. New business models are needed to address the fundamental market barriers that prevent the scale-up of energy efficiency retrofits: high upfront costs for consumers, inconvenience of retrofits, lack of consumer information, and a significant principal-agent problem due to split incentives.
  • RENEWABLE FUELS & AVIATION Innovation is happening at lighting speed and buyers like the US Navy are providing strong demand signals. The problem is that customers are finding it difficult to evaluate renewable fuel options in this rapidly changing space. Regulators and investors have limited knowledge on the impact of the fuels at scale. Fuel companies need advanced market commitments and are forced to use expensive equity to finance refineries because they don’t have a clear idea on how to raise project finance, or can’t get access to it.
  • SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: LIVESTOCK There are several mature and proven methods for reducing emissions from livestock production, including adoption of improved pastures, diet intensification options, land use options, and changing breeds. The ultimate goal is to balance the need to feed a growing global population with the imperative to preserve our environment for future generations. This requires moving towards more sustainable agricultural production.
  • TRUCKING & FLEET TECHNOLOGY Adoption of efficiency technologies provides significant opportunities for cost saving and GHG emissions reduction. Examples of these efficiency technology categories and their GHG abatement potential include aerodynamics (3-15%), refrigerants (5-10%), Anti-Idle devices (5-9%), traction and rolling resistance (3-6%), and transmission (2.5-6%) according to the National Academy of Sciences.These efficiency measures have the potential to translate into significant carbon emissions reductions. 


12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 - 2:45 PM Working Tracks - Session 6: Developing Road Maps & Prepare Presentations
  • CARBON NEGATIVE ECONOMY The Carbon Negative Economy Working Track is focusing on pathways that could be implemented in the near term. The best of these emulate the mechanisms of carbon fixation and sequestration found in natural ecosystem although operating more quickly and efficiently.
  • ENERGY ACCESS Renewable energy could provide a solution to the dual challenge of providing power to the energy poor and reducing the dependency of developing countries on fossil fuels. Renewable energy, including on and off grid, could meet incremental energy needs as well as eventually replace aging coal and nuclear assets, and diesel generation in remote geographies. As a result, several gigatons of GHG emissions could be abated.
  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT The challenge and potential for reducing energy use in the built environment is clear, and has been identified as one of the largest opportunities for reducing emissions globally. Importantly, much of the potential for increasing efficiency in this sector can be accomplished while also realizing a return on investment. New business models are needed to address the fundamental market barriers that prevent the scale-up of energy efficiency retrofits: high upfront costs for consumers, inconvenience of retrofits, lack of consumer information, and a significant principal-agent problem due to split incentives.
  • RENEWABLE FUELS & AVIATION Innovation is happening at lighting speed and buyers like the US Navy are providing strong demand signals. The problem is that customers are finding it difficult to evaluate renewable fuel options in this rapidly changing space. Regulators and investors have limited knowledge on the impact of the fuels at scale. Fuel companies need advanced market commitments and are forced to use expensive equity to finance refineries because they don’t have a clear idea on how to raise project finance, or can’t get access to it.
  • SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: LIVESTOCK There are several mature and proven methods for reducing emissions from livestock production, including adoption of improved pastures, diet intensification options, land use options, and changing breeds. The ultimate goal is to balance the need to feed a growing global population with the imperative to preserve our environment for future generations. This requires moving towards more sustainable agricultural production.
  • TRUCKING & FLEET TECHNOLOGY Adoption of efficiency technologies provides significant opportunities for cost saving and GHG emissions reduction. Examples of these efficiency technology categories and their GHG abatement potential include aerodynamics (3-15%), refrigerants (5-10%), Anti-Idle devices (5-9%), traction and rolling resistance (3-6%), and transmission (2.5-6%) according to the National Academy of Sciences.These efficiency measures have the potential to translate into significant carbon emissions reductions. 


2:45 - 3:00 PM Coffee Break
3:00 - 4:30 PM Working Track Town Hall Plenary Presentations
  • Shelly Myers Founder & President of Palisades Management
  • Kathleen Rogers President of Earth Day Network
  • Mike Haas Founder & CEO of Orion Renewable Energy
  • Jose Maria Figueres Chairman, Carbon War Room
  • Vladas Lasas Founder of Skubios UAB and UPS Lithuania
4:30 - 4:40 PM Facilitated Workshops: Sustaining Momentum
  • Peter Boyd COO, Carbon War Room
4:40 - 5:00 PM Closing Address
  • Jose Maria Figueres Chairman, Carbon War Room

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