LADWP CEO & General Manager - David Nahai KeynoteSpeaker for Opening Reception of Green West...

LOS ANGELES -- Green Media Enterprises (GME) today announced H. David Nahai, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), as Keynote Speaker to the Opening Reception of Green West 2008, scheduled for the afternoon of May 20, 2008, at the Los

"I am honored to be a part of Green West Expo," stated Nahai. "This three-day event promises to play an important role in the development of the fast-changing green marketplace, bringing together all the major suppliers of green technologies and services in one place. It is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for the city of Los Angeles as a whole." Nahai added, "We take great pride in our success in our green initiatives as a community, and Green West helps us to encourage other communities to do the same."

Green West will bring together the entire spectrum of green products and services under one roof, targeting business, government, and individual interests alike. The expo is an all-category event featuring the full spectrum of green products, equipment and services. The conference will present multi-faceted programs, including theme-setting keynote addresses and sector-specific sessions focusing on the latest green advances in building design, materials, transportation, energy, packaging, consumer products, and more.

Diane O'Connor, President of Green Media Enterprises, commented, "We are thrilled at Mr. Nahai's support of Green West Expo, and consider his involvement as Opening Reception Keynote Speaker a true testament to the city of Los Angeles' commitment to be a leader in green practices and sustainable business initiatives. Mr. Nahai's championing of and continued stewardship in the industry should serve as an example to all of us."

H. David Nahai, veteran to the LADWP, has been serving as an ambitious leader in the efforts to increase the Department's use of renewable energy sources, carve the path to modernize the utility's infrastructure, and reduce its contribution to global warming. Since Nahai's appointment to the LADWP in 2005, the LADWP has nearly tripled its renewable energy portfolio from 3 percent to 8 percent, and the Department is on track to reach its ultimate goals of 20 percent by 2010 and 35 percent by 2020.

A member of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Nahai has served three terms on the board since his appointment in 1997. He was elected Chairman of the Commission in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2006, serving an unprecedented four terms as Chairman. Nahai is widely recognized throughout California as a leading expert in water issues, and the recipient of numerous awards and commendations. In 2003, he received the Environmental Champion Award from the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters and was twice honored for community leadership. Nahai has been charged with safeguarding the quality of surface, ground and coastal waters while covering a jurisdiction of 11 million residents in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Nahai also serves on the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission, and is currently its Vice-Chairman.

For more information on Green West and Green East, please contact Suzanna Rosemont, Vice President of Marketing, at (310) 984-6903.