For Allen Rider of Pennsylvania, a member of the 25x’25 Steering Committee and Summit Program Chair, the 6th National Renewable Energy Summit met his expections. Rider tells Brownfield’s Dave Russell the overriding message he heard over the 2 days was the need for a comprehensive renewable energy policy.
For Bart Ruth of Nebraska the message he’s taking home from the 25x’25 National Renewable Energy Summit is that the time is now to advance renewable energy and as long as agriculture is at the table, agriculture stands to benefit more than any other industry.
Roger Johnson, President of the National Farmers Union is hopeful Congress passes energy/climate policy that provides income opportunities for farmers. But the NFU President isn’t sure Congress is listening, which is also why he’s encouraging farmers and ranchers to get more involved in the discussion.
Filling in for EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson who was in the Gulf Coast area, Gina McCarthy, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation at EPA began her remarks saying the Renewable Fuel Standard-2 was on the right path, but the Assistant Administrator said more innovation is needed in cellulosic, in order to meet the RFS-2 requirement. From there, McCarthy talked about E15, the timeline she told those attending the 25x’25 National Summit is hopefully have the first definitive signal on E15 by the end of September, and then by November she says the decision could be expanded.
Introducing the 2011 Buick Regal, GM’s first 4-cylinder, direct injected, turbo-charged engine that is flex fuel capable. Monica Murphy describes the car as a fun, sporty, mid-size sedan with exciting technology.
The U.S. National Arboretum is a U.S. Department of Agriculture research and education facility located not far from the U.S. Capitol. Those attending the 25x’25 National Summit had an opportunity to visit the arboretum and see first hand the “Power Plants” exhibit. To learn more, Brownfield’s Dave Russell talked with Scott Aker, Gardens Unit Manager.
Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn, U.S. Navy, Retired says U.S. dependence on oil from unstable countries around the world needs to change and it needs to change now. Speaking at the National 25x’25 Renewable Energy Summit, Admiral McGinn says renewable energy is the answer.
AUDIO: Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn,U.S. Navy, Retired (3:55 MP3)
Brad Collins, Executive Director, American Solar Energy Society says it’s a good time for solar. What makes it a good time? Brad shares the keys to moving foward in a conversation with Dave Russell.
AUDIO: Brad Collins, Exec. Director, American Solar Energy Society (5:05 MP3)
During a panel discussion at the 25x’25 National Renewable Energy Summit, Bob Cleaves, President, Biomass Power Association said that it is time for Congress to pass an aggressive renewable energy policy standard.
When it comes to wind energy, the United States is the global leader, but the industry has been facing some challenges. For an update on the status of wind energy today and what lies ahead, Dave Russell talked with Rob Gramlich, Sr. VP, Public Policy for the American Wind Energy Association.
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