SEN. VOINOVICH TO DISCUSS OHIO IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION

May 02, 2008 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- -- May 2, 2008

SEN. VOINOVICH TO DISCUSS OHIO IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION

Statewide conference to bring together economists, energy experts and environmental groups to review challenges and opportunities facing Ohio

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee's Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee, will deliver the keynote address at the first statewide Ohio climate change conference TODAY, May 2 at 12:45 p.m. "Managing a Changing Climate: Challenges and Opportunities for the Buckeye State" will bring together economists, energy experts, industry representatives, environmentalists and other stakeholders to review the challenges and opportunities facing Ohio when it comes to developing a comprehensive and economically viable solution to global climate change.

In addition to Sen. Voinovich - who will focus on finding a pro-growth solution to climate change by creating incentives for the development and deployment of new technologies - several local and national speakers will provide remarks, followed by two panel discussions on traditional and renewable energy sources. Experts from organizations including the American Council for Capital Formation, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Nuclear Energy Institute, George V. Voinovich School for Leadership & Public Affairs at Ohio University, Electric Power Research Institute and utility companies will be featured.

The conference is sponsored by the Ohio Climate Change Dialogue Group, which was formed to: build understanding among Ohioans of current Congressional proposals to address climate change; provide objective assessments of the potential economic and job impacts of such proposals; evaluate new energy and environmental technologies; and encourage constructive dialogue to identify options for achieving reduced emissions while protecting Ohio's economy.

The entire conference is open to press. This is an excellent media opportunity for interviews and background with a number of economic and energy experts who can discuss the current state of global climate change and its potential impact on quality of life for all Ohioans.

What: Sen. Voinovich keynote address at "Managing a Changing Climate: Challenges and Opportunities for the Buckeye State"

Who: U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich

When: TODAY, Friday, May 2, 2008

12:45 p.m. - Sen. Voinovich Remarks: Where are We on Climate Change" Technology is the Answer

8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Statewide Climate Conference

Where: Arena Grand Theater (Downtown Columbus, Arena District)

175 West Nationwide Boulevard

Columbus, Ohio

Contact: VOINOVICH PRESS: Garrette Silverman, 202-224-7784

EVENT: Jack Pounds, Ohio Chemistry Technology Council, 614-224-1730, Ext. 21

--Full scheduled attached below--

Managing a Changing Climate:

Challenges & Opportunities for the

Buckeye State

May 2, 2008, Arena Grand Theater, Columbus, Ohio

Schedule:

8:30-8:45 am Welcome and Overview

Jack R. Pounds, President, Ohio Chemistry Technology Council

8:45-9:15 am A World of Change in Energy: How Geopolitics And Increased Worldwide Demand For Energy Affects Our Nation And State

Tom Donohue, President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

9:15-10:00 am Responding to Climate Change: International, National and Local Calls to Action. What is real, what is in the balance?

Michael Zimmer, Executive in Resident for Energy & Environment, The George V. Voinovich School For Leadership & Public Affairs, Ohio University

10:00-10:30 am Climate Change Policy: Cost-effective Strategies for Ohio, the U.S. and the World

Dr. Margo Thorning, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist American Council for Capital Formation

10:30-10:45 am Break

10:45-11:45 am Panel: Rising to the Challenge, Powering the Buckeye State for Generations to Come with Traditional Sources

Moderator: Jennifer Klein, Director of Energy & Environmental Policy, Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Panelists: Alex Flint, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Energy Institute

Hank Courtright, Senior Vice President of Member Services, Electric Power Research Institute

Dr. John Caldwell, Director of Economics, Edison Electric Institute

11:45-12:45 pm Panel: Our Renewable Energy Future

Moderator: Dale Arnold, Director of Energy Services, Ohio Farm Bureau

Panelists: Michael J. Ahearn, Chief Executive Officer, First Solar

Ward Marshall, Director of Projects, Babcock & Brown, LP

Susan Tomasky, President, AEP Transmission Company

John Libonati, Vice President Government and Public Affairs, Owens Corning

12:45-1:30 pm Where are we on Climate Change" Technology is the Answer

U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich

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Christopher J. Paulitz

Senior Advisor and Communications Director

U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich

202.224.6296

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