Panel of Top Energy Experts to Discuss Power Systems of the Future

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Panel of Top Energy Experts to Discuss Power Systems of the Future

GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA, Sep. 8 -/E-Wire/-- (GRAND FORKS, N.D.) ? A group of the nation's top energy experts has been assembled for an Air Quality V Conference panel that will address power systems of the future and associated environmental challenges. The conference begins September 19 at the Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

Panelists include Thomas Sarkus, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL); Sean Black, ALSTOM Power Inc.; Norm Shilling, GE-Texaco; Everett Sondreal, Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC); David Schmitz, Basin Electric Power Cooperative; and John Hendricks, American Electric Power. The panel moderator is Steven Benson, an EERC Senior Research Advisor.

Faced with aging power plants and an increasing demand for electricity, electric power utilities are investigating options for new power plants. But with many unanswered questions, including costs, type of combustion or gasification system, future regulations, and environmental impact, the development of new power systems is slowed significantly. The panel will address these issues as well as a wide range of associated topics.

"We have an outstanding group of panelists who will provide perspectives on the future of combustion and gasification, research needs, and the challenges facing the utility industry in identifying the best options for future power systems," said panel moderator Steve Benson. More than 350 people from 40 states, six Canadian provinces, and 21 countries are currently registered for Air Quality V, which is the world's premier conference for reviewing the current state of science and policy for mercury, trace elements, SO3, and particulate matter in the environment. The conference provides highly concentrated educational sessions for industry, government, and research organizations to help enhance the environmental performance of the nation's future energy infrastructure.

"This conference is a premier gathering focused on the energy security and energy independence of our nation," said Gerald Groenewold, EERC Director. "As a world leader in coal research, the EERC is committed to providing the best resources possible to address critical energy and environmental issues."

Air Quality V is sponsored by the EERC, DOE NETL, the Center for Air Toxic MetalsÂ® (CATMÂ®) through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development National Center for Environmental Research, and the Electric Power Research Institute.

Keynote speakers include U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND); Carl Bauer, Director of NETL; and William Wehrum, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, EPA. Other speakers include U.S. Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) and U.S. Representative Earl Pomeroy (D-ND). The 3-day event runs through September 21 and is open to the public. To access details about the program, visit our Web site at www.undeerc.org/AQV.

Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)

For more information contact: Derek Walters, EERC Communications Manager, at (701) 777-5113 or [REDACTED-EMAIL]

http://www.undeerc.org/aqV

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