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RNG 2017 NORTH AMERICA’S RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS CONFERENCE PROGRAM Diamond Host 6th Anniversary Host Platinum Hosts Gold Hosts Silver Hosts
RNG 2017N O R T H A M E R I C A ’ S R E N E WA B L E N AT U R A L G A S
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EXECUTIVE STAFF
Marcus Gillette Director of Public Affairs [email protected]
Manning Feraci Director of Federal Government Affairs [email protected]
Anne Steckel Director of Federal Legislative Affairs [email protected]
Larry Schafer Director of Federal Policy [email protected]
Sandra Franco Director of Regulatory Affairs [email protected]
Nina Kapoor Director of State Government Affairs [email protected]
LeSharon Escudero Conference Coordinator [email protected]
2017-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Evan Williams President, Cambrian Energy [email protected]
Jay Hopper, Director Vice President, Aria Energy [email protected]
Jose Mejia, Director Director, State Council of Laborers [email protected]
Luke Morrow, Director Managing Director, Morrow Renewables [email protected]
Tim Cremins, Director Director, Int’l Union of Operating Engineers [email protected]
Johannes D. Escudero Founder, CEO & Executive Director [email protected]
David A. Cox Founder, Director of Operations & General Counsel [email protected]
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S R N G C O A L I T I O N M E M B E R S (as of 11/10/17)
1 RNG Coalition Staff
2 RNG Coalition Members
4 Monday’s Agenda
5 Tuesday’s Agenda
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9 Thursday’s Agenda
11 Monarch Beach Resort Map
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm ANNUAL RNG GOLF CLASSIC: Monarch Beach Golf Links
RNG 2017 Golf Classic participants will enjoy panoramic views and the convenience of a par-70 championship course on-site at the Monarch Beach Resort. Designed by master architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. the Scottish links-style layout of tight fairways and undulating greens will challenge all levels of play. Prizes awarded for lowest score (foursome), longest drive and closest to the pin contests (individual).
All participants are required to Check-in by 10:30am —everyone tees off at 11:00am (Shotgun start). Scramble format.
Attire: Soft-spikes or tennis shoes required; jeans or cut-offs not allowed. RNG hats, pullovers, green fees, golf carts, balls, tees, markers, towels and divot repair tool included.
Separate Registration Required
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11:30 am - 1:00 pm WOMEN’S NETWORKING LUNCH: Monarch Bay Club
RNG 2017 registrants will enjoy lunch and have the opportunity to network with other women at the forefront of the RNG industry’s success in North America. Walk down to the club or catch the resort tram from the resort’s main lobby.
Location: Resort, Monarch Bay Club Keynote: Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva Attire: Casual
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PRIVATE RECEPTION
RNG Coalition members will meet with and hear from United States Congressman John Shimkus (IL-15), Senior member of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce and Chair of the Subcommittee on Environment - and Congressional lead on RFS related legislation.
Separate Registration Required
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm OPENING RECEPTION: Aveo Table + Bar @ the Monarch Beach Resort
Enjoy cocktails and the company of RNG Coalition members and industry stakeholders before dinner at the Monarch Beach Resort’s upscale restaurant.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm OPENING DINNER: Aveo Table + Bar @ the Monarch Beach Resort
Continue networking and enjoy California Coastal cuisine with fellow RNG 2017 attendees, including RNG Coalition members, industry stakeholders and distinguished guests. Keynote: Congressman John Shimkus
Location: Resort, 3rd Floor Attire: Business Casual Included in Registration / Registered Spouses Welcome
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N O T A L R E A DY A M E M B E R O F T H E C OA L I T I O N F O R R E N E WA B L E N AT U R A L GA S ?
Talk to RNG Coalition staff or members & find out how membership would
benefit you & your organization today.
A L R E A DY A M E M B E R ?
Contact staff to enroll and engage in one of the RNG Coalition’s six Advisory Boards:
Leadership • Pipeline Access • Project Finance & Development • Clean Fuels • Clean Power • Scholarship
916.588.3033 info@RNGCoal it ion.com
10:45 am - 11:30 am PANEL SESSION 2: Latest Trends in Low Carbon Fuel Programs
Moderator: Paul Niznik (Argus Media)
Panelists: Floyd Vergara (CA Air Resources Board), Cory-Ann Wind (OR Dept. of Environmental Quality), Peter Moulton (WA State Dept. of Commerce - Energy Office), Brad Pleima (EcoEngineers), Grant Zimmerman (ampCNG), Tyler Henn (Clean Energy Renewables)
11:30 am - 12:30 pm PANEL SESSION 3: RFS Today - Program Logistics, RVOs & RIN Values
Moderator: David A. Cox (RNG Coalition)
Panelists: Sandra Dunphy (Weaver), Tom Moffett (Element Markets), Susan Olson (Genscape), Harrison Clay (BP), Paul Niznik (Argus Media)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm HOSTED LUNCH: Grand Lawn
RNG 2017 Conference guests will take a short walk to the Resort’s Grand Lawn to partake in a lunch of soup, rolls, specialty salads, blackened chicken, salmon, roasted Yukon gold potatoes & seasonal grilled vegetables, along with an assortment of desserts.
Location: Resort, Ground Level Attire: Business Casual Included in Registration / Registered Spouses Welcome
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2:00 pm - 5:00 pm BUSINESS NETWORKING
The RNG Conference coalesces principal decision makers from companies across each sector of the RNG industry in North America and around the world. We place as much emphasis on business networking as we do our RNG Panels and Talks. Scheduling face-to-face business meetings with prospective partners, vendors or customers has never been more convenient or cost-effective.
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm HOSTED RECEPTION: Sunset Terrace
Transition an afternoon full of business meetings to the outdoors and continue networking on the beautiful Sunset Terrace where a hosted open bar, libations and delectable canapé’s await all RNG 2017 guests.
Location: Resort, Ground Level Attire: Casual / Business Casual Included in Registration/Registered Spouses Welcome
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7:00 am - 8:30 am REGISTRATION, CHECK-IN & HOSTED BREAKFAST
Register in the Rotunda to receive your RNG 2017 Conference folio, program and badge. Proceed to Pacific Ballroom 3 for a full hosted breakfast including pastries, muffins & croissants, yogurts, seasonal fruits, scrambled eggs, home fried potato wedges, maple smoked bacon & buttermilk pancakes along with coffee, tea & juices.
RNG Coalition members are encouraged to meet, welcome and network with all new 2017 members, prospective members and first time RNG Conference attendees during this time.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 3 Attire: Business Casual Included in Registration / Registered Spouses Welcome
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RNG 2017 TALKS & PANELS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE PACIFIC BALLROOM
8:30 am - 9:05 am RNG TALK 1: Setting the RNG Stage
Find your seat for this first session that will feature a new RNG video and highlight new RNG production facilities developed and brought online in 2017.
Speakers: Johannes D. Escudero, CEO & Executive Director & David Cox, CFO & Director of Operations (RNG Coalition)
9:05 am - 9:20 am RNG TALK 2: The Global Case for RNG
Speaker: Brian D. Zoeller, Attorney (Frost Brown Todd LLC) & Jay Harf, Vice President (L’Oréal)
9:20 am - 10:15 am PANEL SESSION 1: The Role of RNG in Climate Change Policy
Moderator: Dario Frommer (Akin Gump)
Panelists: Hon. Eduardo Garcia (CA State Assembly), Arun Raju (UC-Riverside), Colin Murphy (NextGen Policy), Jeff Rosenfeld (ICF Int’l), Peter Weisberg (Climate Trust)
10:15 am - 10:30 am RNG TALK 3: The Political Case for RNG
Speakers: Jose Mejia, Director (State Council of Laborers) & Tim Cremins, Director (Int’l Union of Operating Engineers)
10:30 am - 10:45 am RNG TALK 4: The Government’s Case for RNG
Speakers: Manning Feraci, Director of Federal Government Affairs & Anne Steckel, Director of Federal Legislation (RNG Coalition)
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7:00 am - 8:00 am HOSTED BREAKFAST
RNG 2017 Conference guests will enjoy a full hosted breakfast including pastries, muffins, croissants, yogurts, granola, seasonal fruit and an omelette station with eggs, egg whites, egg substitute with garnishes of ham, bacon, sausage, smoked salmon, onion, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, herbs & cheeses along with coffee, tea and juices.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 3 Attire: Business Casual Included in Registration / Registered Spouses Welcome
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RNG 2017 TALKS & PANELS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE PACIFIC BALLROOM
8:00 am - 8:30 am RNG TALK 5: The Corporate Sustainability Case for RNG
Speaker: Jeremy Weinstein, Principal (Law Office of Jeremy Weinstein)
8:30 am - 9:30 am PANEL SESSION 4: Clean Air & Emissions Policies
Moderator: Thomas Lawson (CA Natural Gas Vehicles Coalition)
Panelists: Trina Martynowicz (EPA), Janna West-Heiss (American Lung Association), Rob Neitzke (Cummins-Westport), Todd Campbell (Clean Energy), Charles Love (Trillium CNG / Love’s)
9:30 am - 9:45 am RNG TALK 6: The CNG Case for RNG
Speaker: Daniel Gage, President (NGVAmerica)
9:45 am - 10:00 am RNG TALK 7: The LNG Case for RNG
Speaker: Aaron Johnson, President (Kinetrex Energy)
10:00 am - 11:00 am PANEL SESSION 5: RFS Tomorrow - Reset & Reform
Moderator: Larry Schafer (RNG Coalition)
Panelists: Pat Foody (IOGEN), Susan Lafferty (Eversheds-Sutherland), Bern Rappold (Greenberg Traurig), Anne Steckel (RNG Coalition)
11:00 am - 11:15 am RNG TALK 8: The Financier’s Case for RNG
Speaker: Steve Gabrielle, President (Energy Power Partners Service Company)
11:15 am - 12:15 pm PANEL SESSION 6: Latest Trends in RNG Project Finance & Development
Moderator: Chris Morley (Enerdyne Power Systems)
Panelists: Rick DiGia (Aria Energy), Nadeem Afghan (BIOFerm Energy Systems), Shivaji Ramalingam (DMT Clear Gas Solutions), Mark Holmstedt (Westhoff Cone & Holmstedt), John Nelson (TV John Construction)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm HOSTED LUNCH: Grand Lawn
RNG 2017 Conference guests will take a short walk to the Grand Lawn for lunch consisting of cobb salad, potato salad, cabbage slaw, chicken breast, grilled Black Angus or vegetarian Boca burgers with all the toppings, gourmet Kettle Potato Chips and assorted desserts.
Location: Resort, Ground Level Attire: Business Casual Included in Registration / Registered Spouses Welcome
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1:30 pm - 4:30 pm DOLPHIN & WHALE WATCHING CHARTER
RNG 2017 Guests who have registered for this complimentary charter will be transported from the resort lobby at 1:30pm to Harbor Point for a 2 hour cruise aboard a high tech, high speed catamaran. The vessel features two eye-to-eye (and fin-to-fin) underwater viewing pods, a research hydrophone to listen to dolphin and whale vocalizations, three eye-spy Dolphin tram nets and a micro dolphin & whale museum. Get up close & personal with the amazing dolphins & whales of Southern California on the highest rated whale watch in Orange County. Guests will be transported back to the resort by 4:30pm.
Location: Resort Lobby Attire: Casual Complimentary; Separate Registration Required
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm BUSINESS NETWORKING
The RNG Conference coalesces principal decision makers from companies across each sector of the RNG industry in North America and around the world. We place as much emphasis on business networking as we do our RNG Panels and Talks. Scheduling face-to-face business meetings with prospective partners, vendors or customers has never been more convenient or cost-effective.
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm HOSTED RECEPTION: Club 19
Transition an afternoon full of business meetings and continue networking at Club 19 - the clubhouse overlooking the Monarch Beach Golf course - and enjoy a hosted, open bar where libations and delectable canapé’s await RNG 2017 guests. Walk down to the club house or catch the resort tram from the resort’s main lobby.
Location: Resort, Golf Club House Attire: Casual / Business Casual Included in Registration / Registered Spouses Welcome
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7:00 am - 8:00 am HOSTED BREAKFAST
RNG 2017 Conference guests will enjoy a hosted breakfast including seasonal fruit, bagels with garnishes of salmon, cream cheese, egg, tomatoes, and avocado along with a fruit smoothie station, a make your own yogurt parfait bar and French crepes of cheese, fruit, berries & nuts; coffee, teas and juices.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 3 Attire: Business Casual Included in Registration / Registered Spouses Welcome
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RNG 2017 TALKS & PANELS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE PACIFIC BALLROOM
8:00 am - 8:30 am RNG TALK 9: The Electricity Case for RNG
Speaker: Jay Hopper, Vice President (Aria Energy)
8:30 am - 8:45 am RNG TALK 10: The Municipalities’ Case for RNG
Speaker: Dennis Porter, Director of Wastewater (City of Phoenix)
8:45 am - 9:45 am PANEL SESSION 7: RNG Strategies for Local Waste Streams
Moderator: Evan Williams (Cambrian Energy)
Panelists: Susan Robinson (Waste Management), Chris Roach (Roeslein Alternative Energy), Mark McDannel (Los Angeles County Sanitation District), Dennis Porter (City of Phoenix), Jim Parvey (City of Tacoma)
9:45 am - 10:00 am RNG TALK 11: The Case for Natural Gas
Speaker: Professor Daniel Scheitrum, PhD. (University of Arizona)
10:00 am - 11:00 am PANEL SESSION 8: The Future of Natural Gas
Moderator: Luke Morrow (Morrow Renewables)
Panelists: Rick Murphy (American Gas Association), Philip Sheehy, PhD. (ICF Int’l), Prof. Dan Scheitrum, PhD. (University of Arizona), David Tucker (CenterPoint Energy Services), Bill Edmonds (NW Natural), Sean Reavis (BP), Gavin Gretter (Trillium CNG/Love’s)
11:00 am - 11:15 am RNG TALK 12: The Utilities’ Case for RNG
Speaker: Lisa Larroque Alexander, Vice President (Southern California Gas Company)
11:15 am - 12:30 pm PANEL SESSION 9: Latest Trends in Pipeline Access
Moderator: David Mauney (River Birch)
Panelists: Donald Chahbazpour (National Grid), Thomas Murray (Vermont Gas), Jim Lucas (SoCalGas), Brad DeMaeyer (Enbridge / Union Gas)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm HOSTED LUNCH: Grand Lawn
RNG 2017 Conference will officially adjourn with the Monarch Beach Resort’s “Salt Creek Picnic” lunch buffet on the Grand Lawn.
Location: Resort, Ground Level Attire: Business Casual Included in Registration / Registered Spouses Welcome
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2:00 pm RNG 2017 CONFERENCE ADJOURNS
RNG 2017 Conference guests who are not in a rush to leave the resort are encouraged to take advantage of the rest of the afternoon to continue networking and meeting with fellow RNG industry stakeholders.
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L E A D E R S H I P M E M B E R S (as of 11/10/17)
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