The Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation Hosts Forum to Address New...

DENVER -- The Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC) is hosting "Colorado's New Energy Technologies," October 19, at the Colorado State Capitol. The Forum will feature an exhibit area and two panel discussions. The panels will discuss Colorado's

Speakers include experts from the public, private and industry sectors. The panels will be moderated by Dr. Bob Evans, Senior Scientist, from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The first panel, "Alternative Fuels: Ethanol & Biodiesel" will discuss new developments with these fuels, including how they may help mitigate higher gasoline prices and whether they bring job opportunities to Colorado. Representatives from the following organizations will participate on this panel: BBI International, Sterling Ethanol, American Lung Association, Denver Metro Clean Cities, and Blue Sun Biodiesel.

The second panel, "Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology Overview" will provide an update on current research, applications and discuss commercial availability. Utility representatives will discuss what role hydrogen and fuel cell technologies have to offer. Additionally, new project announcements are to be revealed during this panel. The panel includes speakers from Colorado Fuel Cell Center, Ft. Collins Utilities, and Xcel Energy.

"Colorado is fortunate to be rich in energy resources. We have a strong infrastructure from the national laboratories, our universities, and leading companies in emerging energy technologies. OEMC is hosting this Forum to promote the ways that new energy technologies may help provide reliable, affordable, clean fuels to the state," said Drew Bolin, OEMC director.

The public is invited to the Forum and the exhibits. Several fuel cell demonstrations will be featured in the exhibit, which is located on the West Steps of the Capitol, and open from Noon to 4 p.m. The Forum is free, but space is limited to the first 150 attendees inside the Old Supreme Court Chambers. For more information:

--Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2005

--Exhibits Hours: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

--Panel Discussions: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

--Panel Discussion Location: Old Supreme Court Chambers, Room 220, North 2nd Floor, Colorado State Capitol Building

--Exhibits will be held on the West Steps of the Capitol Building

--RSVP by October 14 to Sara.Graf@state.co.us or (303)866-2401

--Websites: OEMC: www.colorado.gov/oemc;Tech Week: http://www.state.co.us/oed/TechWeek/index.html

About Colorado Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC)

As the lead state agency on energy efficiency and conservation issues, OEMC serves the people and businesses of Colorado through demonstration and education of viable, real-world solutions to the need to reduce our reliance on foreign energy. OEMC serves as a statewide advocate of energy efficiency through its programs and partnerships that benefit Colorado's economic and natural environment. OEMC receives federal funding, including U.S. Department of Energy, but no Colorado state tax dollars to support its activities. Contact OEMC at www.colorado.gov/oemc or call toll-free, 800-632-6662.