Current / Upcoming
LSI Canada/US Energy Transactions Conference
August 23–24, 2010. Vancouver, BC. Sponsored by Law Seminars International. Arthur O'Donnell will present on "Who is Actually Buying What in the Western States?," the premium U.S. consumers are willing to pay for Green Power; regulatory oversight for green power marketing; certification criteria and processes. Board member Peter Mostow will present on "Demand in the Western U.S. for Canadian Energy: The Potential Boost from State Renewable Portfolio Standards".
Northwest & Intermountain Power Producers Coalition annual meeting
September 13, 2010. Alderbrook Resort, WA. Arthur O'Donnell will be the banquet speaker at the Northwest & Intermountain Power Producers Coalition annual meeting at Alderbrook Resort, WA. His topic will be "Ten Years After the Western Power Crisis."
Carbon TradeEx America 2010
September 28–29, 2010. Chicago, IL. Carbon TradeEx is the leading Trade Show and Conference in North America serving international business, finance, technology, venture capital, government communities in abatement, trading, monitoring, crediting and compliance of emissions. Industry, technology and service providers in the environmental business as well as government agencies from developing countries will be among the exhibitors. Attendees will be Emission Traders and Broker, Utilities, Financial Institutions, Corporate Representatives, Venture Capital Funds, Project Developers, Technology Providers Research & Development Departments, Science Institutes and Universities.
Renewable Energy Markets 2010
October 19–22, 2010. Portland, OR. Now in its 15th year, Renewable Energy Markets is the paramount annual gathering for leading renewable energy and green power industry stakeholders. Organized by CRS, and co-sponsored by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency, this year promises to be the biggest yet. Don't miss it!.
Past Events (2010)
San Francisco Nonprofit Leadership Series
January 26, 2010. San Francisco, CA. Sponsored by Center for Nonprofit Success. Troy Arnold will present on a panel called "Board Development: Building a Strong and Healthy Board of Directors".
Clean Energy Week
February 1-5, 2010. Washington, D.C. Sponsored by ACORE. Organizations nationwide are joining together to maximize efforts to move clean energy to the forefront of national policy. Officially declaring February 1-5, 2010 as Clean Energy Week, a growing list of partners are working together to produce a high-impact week of powerful and effective activities and events.
13th Annual EUEC 2010 Conference and Expo
February 1-3, 2010. Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona. Robin Quarrier will speak on "The Voluntary Market: Financing Project Development Beyond the RPS".
RETECH 2010
February 3-6. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. Sponsored by ACORE. Register today for RETECH 2010, offering you a thorough update and in-depth education in renewable energy technologies, markets, competition, policy and all of the major government programs. Arthur O'Donnell and Andreas Karelas will speak.
Power Association of Northern California
February 9. City Club, San Francisco. Arthur O'Donnell will be the luncheon speaker at the monthly meeting of the Power Association of Northern California, and will give an update of policy and market developments for renewable energy in California and the West.
9th Wall Street Green Trading Summit
March 23-24, 2010. New York, N.Y. Arthur O’Donnell moderated the panel "What's Hot in Renewable Energy Trading".
State of the World Forum Women's 2020 Leadership Caucus: Facing the Climate Crisis
March 27, 2010. Phoenix, AZ. Robin Quarrier represented both CRS and the Women of Wind Energy (WoWE), and spoke about the need for women's participation in the wind industry and the opportunities WoWE provides its members.
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Greentech Media's Solar Summit: 2010
March 30-31, 2010. Phoenix, AZ. Todd Jones spoke on the panel "Making Sense of Carbon and SREC Markets".
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Launch of the Women of Wind Energy Sierra Nevada Chapter
April 15, 2010. Reno, NV. Robin Quarrier will be speaking on WOWE. Contact dana.abney@ceprimeinc.com for more information.
Navigating the American Carbon World: New Direction for Climate Action
Taking place April 14-16, 2010 at San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Navigating the American Carbon World: New Direction for Climate Action will be the year's first major conference to take a comprehensive look at the status of climate policy in 2010 and how climate initiatives will move forward with or without new policy.
Navigating the American Carbon World (NACW) represents nearly a decade of bringing together the most forward-thinking minds in carbon and has consistently ranked among the highest attended carbon events. As with previous NACW conferences, this year's event will bring together leaders from business, government and environmental organizations—the key and diverse sectors that all play critical roles in the carbon world. Discussion topics will cover the pertinent and highly-debated issues that will shape this year’s carbon landscape, including federal, regional and state level regulatory developments and the UN climate change conference in Cancún.
Chris Busch presented at the conference. Green-e Climate exhibited, and Todd Jones, Jennifer Martin, and Jane Valentino attended.
Climate Change Policies and Developments: A BrightTalk Webinar
April 23, 2010. Chris Busch join a panel of industry experts discussing recent climate change policies and developments.
EMA's Environmental Markets Summit
April 26, 2010. New Orleans, LA. Orrin Cook will be speaking during the "Renewable Energy Credits/National RPS" session.
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in the Caribbean
July 9–17, 2010. Barbados. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs. Chris Busch will speak on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in the Caribbean.
Past Events (2009)
Wartsila Flexible Power Symposium
February 19-20, 2009. Breckenridge, Colorado. Arthur O'Donnell spoke on "The Changing Climate of New Generation."
RETECH 2009
February 25-27, 2009. Las Vegas, NV. Arthur O'Donnell will speak on the Green Power Markets panel, and Green-e Energy and Green-e Climate staff will exhibit.
Clean Tech Innovation & Growth 2009
March 3, 2009. San Jose, CA. Jane Valentino spoke on "The Impacts of Cap and Trade Policy on the Voluntary Renewable Energy Market"
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Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America
March 10-12, 2009. Jane Valentino spoke on "The Interaction Between Renewable Energy and Carbon Offsets" on the Renewable Energy & Carbon Offsets: Market Opportunities, Finance & Project Experience panel
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Webinar: How Green Power Delivers Profits
March 18th, 2009 1pm EST/10am PST. Kevin Hagen, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility for REI, made the financial argument for buying renewable energy and explained the innovative ways that REI structured its purchases.
Women of Wind Energy San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Spring Meet Up With Mike Folloni
April 1, 2009, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM. Thoreau Center, San Francisco. CRS is hosting for the Women of Wind Energy (WoWE). Men are allowed too. 6-7:30pm in the Pacific room of the Thoreau Center. We will have wine, cheese, networking, and a presentation by Mike Folloni, Partner, Asociados Pan-Americanos, on the "APAIT-PARA-TODOS" venture in Baja CA to bring power from this wind rich region to serve California. This unique project is a 50-50 partnership with the Pai Pai Indigenous Community of Mission Santa Catarina in Baja CA. Call Robin Quarrier (415-568-4285) or Andrea Taber (415-269-1848).
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Navigating the American Carbon World
April 1-3, 2009. San Diego, CA. Green-e Climate staff will exhibit.
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Wall Street Green Trading Summit
April 2, 2009. Times Center, New York City. Arthur O'Donnell will moderate two panels, "What's Hot in Renewable Energy Trading" and "REC Markets: Unresolved Issues."
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63rd World Affairs Council Annual Conference
Global Priorities: Critical Choices For The Obama Administration
April 2-3, 2009. San Francisco, CA. Jan Hamrin will speak on The Multidimensional Challenge of Climate Change.
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Carbon TradeEx America
April 7-8, 2009. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. Green-e Climate staff exhibited.
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SOLAR SYMPOSIUM: The Superhighway to Grid Parity
April 7, 2009. San Francisco, CA. Sponsored by Canadian Solar, Inc. Arthur O'Donnell gave the keynote/luncheon address on policy and market incentives for new generation solar technologies.
Webinar: "Going Green- The Issues and Impacts in Today's Marketplace"
April 15, 11:00am PST. Jeff Swenerton will discuss integrating renewable energy purchasing and marketing strategies into businesses.
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Ceres Conference 2009: Achieving a Sustainable Global Economy
April 15-16. The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA. Green-e Marketplace will exhibit.
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Sustainable Manufacturing Summit
April 29-30, 2009. Chicago, IL. Orrin Cook will be in the "Discussion with Expert Panel" section, and Green-e Marketplace will exhibit.
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Scaling Up: From Green Buildings to Green Cities in the US and China
Sponsored by Asia Society Northern California and the Bay Area Council. A one-day conference bringing together leading green design specialists from the fields of research, technology, architecture, business, and policy from the US and China to build dialogue and collaboration. How are Bay Area and Chinese firms and individuals working together to create a green cities? How can we improve and scale up collaboration?
May 1, 2009. PG&E Auditorium, 77 Beale St. (between Market and Mission), San Francisco.
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Making Climate Change Policy Work In Difficult Economic Times: A Conference Focusing On The Job And Equity Impacts Of Carbon Pricing Policies
May 1, 2009. 8:30–6:00pm, U.C. Berkeley International House, Berkeley, CA. Chris Busch will speak.
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Enterprise Carbon Accounting
May 14, 2009. San Francisco, CA. This event brings together top-level speakers from major corporations and policy organizations to share their experiences with enterprise carbon accounting and the ongoing development of greenhouse gas regulation. This event will answer the major questions facing large corporations and institutions today around carbon accounting. CRS staff will attend.
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Green Cities™ Florida
May 19-21, 2009. Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL.
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Sustainable Brands '09
May 31-June 4, 2009. Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, CA. Green-e Marketplace exhibited.
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Climate Change Forum
June 6, 2009. Hayward, CA. Sponsored by the Eden Area Chapter of the League of Women Voters. Chris Busch will speak.
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Congress ACES Climate: A Bay Area Farewell with Dr. Holmes Hummel
June 15, 2009. San Francisco, CA. Hosted by the Delancy Street Foundation
Description: Holmes Hummel is presenting an evening program on the latest energy and climate policy developments in Congress: America's Climate and Energy Security Act (ACES).
This is a final installment of the Climate Policy Design Pro-Series, wrapping up a remarkably successful public engagement initiative founded in the wake of Dr. Hummel's work as a Congressional Science Fellow. Because the Obama Administration has tapped Dr. Hummel to serve as the Senior Policy Advisor in the Department of Energy's Office of Policy & International Affairs, the evening will also be a fine farewell.
Join us in the spectacular Club Room of the Delancey Street Foundation overlooking the San Francisco Bay for a reception featuring a full menu of hors d'oeuvres with free drinks for the first hour.
Plan to arrive in time to celebrate, connect with friends, and dig into details at 7:00pm. This event is free, but previous programs have sold out, so please reserve your place early!
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Tribal Energy in California Conference
June 22-23, 2009. Cabazon, CA. Sponsored by Law Seminars International. Arthur O'Donnell spoke.
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Meeting of the California Air Resources Board's Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee
June 24, 2009. Sacramento, CA. Chris Busch participated.
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Snapshot of the Current Climate and Renewable Energy Policy Landscape: What Renewable Energy Purchasers Should Know
Thursday June 25, 2009, 11:00 AM PDT. The second installment of the 2009 Green-e Marketplace Webinar Series. Policy Director Chris Busch will provide insights into the current climate and energy policy landscape. The most important federal bill currently being considered is the American Climate and Energy Security Act, being shepherded by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Henry Waxman and his Environmental Subcommittee Chair Ed Markey. He will look at this bill in some detail, with an eye toward its impact on businesses, in particular those that have purchased renewable energy or are considering it. He will address topics including who will be subject to regulation under the cap-and-trade component of the bill and what passage of the bill means for voluntary purchases of renewable energy.
Cost: $25 (free for Green-e Marketplace participants)
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Renewable Energy 101: Renewable Energy Markets
and How to Purchase Renewable Energy
Thursday, June 25, 2009, 6:00-7:30 PM
Cost: $20
Pacific Room, Thoreau Center for Sustainability
1014 Torney Ave, The Presidio, San Francisco, CA.
Are you interested in learning about options for reducing your organization's impact on climate change? Curious about green power?
Join us for a valuable baseline education from renewable energy experts. Receive an overview of green power and a brief history on the development of a market for clean, renewable energy. Get an introduction to the industry and products, as well as insight into market indicators. Topics include:
• Important Renewable Energy Definitions and the Basics of the Electric Grid
• Renewable Energy Certificates 101
• Green Market Trends: Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and Utility Green Pricing Programs
• Options for Purchasing Renewable Energy
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The 4th Annual Solar Summit
July 9-10, 2009. San Diego, CA. Sponsored by Financial Research Associates. Arthur O'Donnell will moderate a panel on "Industry Shake-Out: The Realities of Current Supply and Demand."
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A Business Primer on Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
July 16, 2009. Jennifer Giles and Jennifer Martin gave a webinar for Climate Earth on how RECs can help companies build a credible renewable energy strategy.
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All About Offsets
August 20, 2009. San Francisco, CA. A panel discussion with carbon offset experts, sponsored by Accenture. An overview of what offsets are, when and why to use them. Also learning a holistic approach to using offsets and an inside look at an offset project and what goes into it. Jane Valentino will present on understanding the importance of certification.
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American Renewable Energy Day
August 20-22, 2009. Aspen, CO. AREDAY's mission is to promote education and awareness of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies as practical solutions to global warming.
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Renewable Energy Markets 2009
For 14 years Renewable Energy Markets (formerly the National Renewable Energy Marketing Conference) has been the paramount annual gathering attended by leading renewable energy and green power industry stakeholders. This year it will be held September 13-16 in Atlanta, GA. Organized by CRS, and cosponsored by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency, this year promises to be the biggest yet. Don't miss it!
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Greening the Supply Chain
September 17th, Boston, MA. Sponsored by Greentech Media. This conference provides case studies and advice to help drive competitive differentiation with individual products and supply chain capability, with particular focus on consumer products and high-tech products. This event gathers speakers from leading companies and experts to share their experiences and insights.
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Introduction to Energy in California
September 17th, San Francisco, CA. Author Peter Asmus will discuss his new book, “Introduction to Energy in California” (University of California Press) and will be joined by CRS executive director Arthur O’Donnell, who describes California’s contributions to energy innovation. 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Atlantic Room at Tides, Thoreau Center for Sustainability, Presidio.
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Carbon Markets USA
September 21-22, 2009. Washington, DC. Carbon Markets USA is part of the Carbon Markets Global Series which is now in its 5th year and has been attended by over 2400 sustainability professionals. Alex Pennock spoke as part of a panel on renewables.
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Solar Power Project Development
October 22, 2009. San Diego, CA. Sponsored by The Seminar Group. Arthur O'Donnell will describe state and local incentives for photovoltaic installations, feed-in tariffs, property tax-based financing and other incentives.
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Energy Sustainability Summit
October 23-24, 2009. Jackson Hole, WY. Sponsored by The Wolfensohn Challenge. Keeping Wyoming Communities Competitive in a Changing
Energy World. Arthur O'Donnell appeared on a panel discussion of "Economics and Benefits of Carbon Offsets."
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Carbon Market Insights Americas
November 2-3, 2009. New York, NY. Green-e Climate exhibited.
2nd National Summit on RPS
November 18-19, 2009. Gleacher Center, Chicago, IL. Jennifer Martin spoke as part of a panel on "RPS and Carbon Regulation".
Past Events (2008)
Webinar: Gold Level of Certification for GS-33
November 19, 2009. Sponsored by Green Seal. Jennifer Giles spoke on renewable energy options for their Green Lodging program
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Utility Communicators International Webinar
"Renewable Energy: Communications Challenges," November 18, 2008, from 1:002:30 pm EST. Jeff Swenerton spoke on Green-e Climate and Energy.
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Carbon Market Insights Americas 2008
November 12-14, 2009. New York, NY. Andrew Nourafshan and Jane Valentino exhibited on Green-e Climate.
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Arthur O'Donnell provided an update on the Environmental Tracking Network of North America (ETNNA)
to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) meeting of its Renewable Energy Experts Committee on November 10 in Montreal, Canada.
National Renewable Energy Marketing Conference 2008
October 26-29, 2008, Denver, CO. Staff moderated panel discussions, presented, and manned our booth at this biggest marketer's conference of the year.
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Solar Power 2008
October 14, 2008, San Diego, CA. Arthur O'Donnell moderated a panel entitled "RECs: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" and will present results of the Solar Power Association's "Large Scale Solar Procurement--Innovations and Best Practices" study.
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Retail Industry Leaders Association Environmental Sustainability & Compliance Conference 2008
September 22-24, 2008, Dallas, TX. Jane Valentino spoke on "Utilizing Carbon Credits: Strategies & Solutions for Retail."
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Energy in California Conference
September 22-23, 2008, San Francisco, CA. Jan Hamrin spoke on "Opportunities for the Financial Community: New Transmission; Power Plants, Renewables, GHG, Cap and Trade Issues"
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Green Trade Network Summit
September 19, 2008, Santa Cruz, CA. Andrew Nourafshan spoke on "The Importance and Value of Independent Certification in Environmental Markets."
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Carbon Markets USA
September 16-17, 2008, Washington, D.C. Staff will present on Green-e Climate.
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EUCI Webinar
September 3, 2008, 1:00-2:30 EST. Alex Pennock presented on "The Role Of Voluntary Green Pricing Programs In A Changing Market."
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Meeting of the Minds "Transportation at the Crossroads" Symposium
July 30-31, 2008, Portland, OR. Arthur O'Donnell presented and moderated a panel on "Tolls, Taxes, Technology and Takes on the New Carbon Economy."
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2008 Mid-C Seminar
July 22-24, 2008, Wenatchee, WA. Jane Valentino spoke on "Interaction Between Renewable Energy and Carbon Offsets."
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Windpower 2008
June 1-4, 2008, Houston, TX. Lars Kvale spoke.
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Carbon Emissions Trading 101
May 19-20, 2008, New York, NY. Lars Kvale spoke.
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Utility Energy Forum
April 30, 2008, Lake Tahoe, CA. Jennifer Martin spoke on the Green-e Climate Standard.
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Ceres Conference 2008
April 29-30, 2008, Boston, MA. Green-e Marketplace had a booth display.
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The Treatment of Environmental Attributes by Certificate Tracking Systems: ETNNA Stakeholder Conference
April 14-15, 2008, San Francisco, CA. Staff led this first in-person meeting for the Environmental Tracking Network of North America
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The Wall Street Green Trading Summit
April 2, 2008, New York, NY. Arthur O'Donnell moderated a panel discussion: "What's Hot in Renewable Energy Trading"
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Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC) 2008
March 4-6, 2008, Washington, DC. We will be exhibiting, with Jane Valentino and Andreas Karelas present.
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Carbon TradeEx America San Francisco
February 26-28, 2008, San Francisco, CA. We will officially launch Green-e Climate, explain the Green-e Climate Standard, and introduce the endorsed partners and first Green-e Climate Certified offsets.
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Electric Consumers Resource Council Winter Workshop: A Different Climate for Industrial Electricity
Buyers Part II, February 5, 2008, MGM Grand Conference Center, Las Vegas, NV. Jennifer Martin spoke on Renewable Energy Certification and Verification.
Voluntary Carbon Markets New York
February 5-6, 2008, Park Central Hotel, New York. Lars Kvale spoke on the Green-e Climate Standard.
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Utility Communicators International
January 17-18, 2008. San Diego, CA. Jeff Swenerton spoke on Green-e Climate and Energy.
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