Registration, Coffee & Networking
8:00 - 9:00 AM

Cleantech Investing and the Global Macro Economic Environment
9:15 - 9:45 AM
This presentation examines long and short terms goals of the macroeconomic environment, with a focus on how hedge funds in the renewable space have capitalized on these trends.
SPEAKER: RICHARD BOOKBINDER, Terra Verde Capital Management

The State of the Market and Capital Raising Options for Cleantech Companies
11:05 - 11:55 AM
As the markets continue to stabilize companies in the cleantech sector are still finding obstacles in securing financing as access to capital increases. This panel examines the recent trends for investing in cleantech companies and how they can take advantage of this increase in capital.
MODERATOR: ANDREW HAAG, Irth Communications
PANELISTS: RICHARD BOOKBINDER, Terra Verde Capital Management; KEVIN BROOKS, THINKGREEN! Global Advisors; TERRY COOKE, GC3S

Keynote Presentation: National Energy Policy and the Department of Energy's Loan Guarantee Program
11:55 - 12:35 PM
This session provides an overview of issues related to the National Energy Policy and how to improve the energy productivity of the United States economy and industry. Additionally this presentation discusses how the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Guarantee Program paves the way for federal support of clean energy projects that use innovative technologies.
SPEAKER: SCOTT MINOS, United States Department of Energy

Equipment Leasing For Vendors
2:05 - 2:35 PM
This presentation explores ways that cleantech companies can market and lease their equipment to non-profit entities such as schools and municipals. Additionally cleantech trends will be examined for companies that are looking to expand and raise additional capital.
SPEAKER: KEVIN BROOKS, THINKGREEN! Global Advisors

Policy, Technology & Investment Trends in China's Cleantech Market
3:55 - 4:25 PM
This presentation explores policy context in a macro overview including examples such as climate change, negotiations and clean industry development. This presentation also examines an overall technology survey of China and financing & investment trends.
SPEAKER: TERRY COOKE, GC3 Strategy LLC

 

Impacts of Renewable Energy Law and Policy on the Bottom Line
9:00 - 9:30 AM
This presentation focuses on the impacts that "green" laws and policies will have on the bottom line of companies. It highlights how startup companies can take advantage of funding opportunities that are currently available from state and federal governments.
SPEAKER: DAN UNTER, Cleantech Law Partners