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Date: 7 / 16 /2007
AEE
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News Release
Business Leaders Converge In Atlanta To Discuss Critical Energy & Sustainability Issues
ATLANTA, Ga., July 16: The 30th Anniversary World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) presented by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) in cooperation with U.S. EPA Energy Star is bringing together the Nations foremost business and government leaders to address policy and technology opportunities for green energy and corporate sustainability. Slated for Aug. 15-17, 2007 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga., this three-day event is the nations largest annual forum on energy efficiency, renewable energy, power and green energy trends.
Starting on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007 the opening ceremonies will include three keynote addresses, starting with Dr. Paolo Bertoldi, Program Manager for the European Commission, will present a speech on New Developments in Europe for Sustainability and Carbon Reduction / Carbon Trading. Dr. Get Moy, Director, Installations Requirements & Management, U.S. Department of Defense, will address Sustainability Issues for DoD, and Leonard Haynes, Executive Vice President of Southern Company will speak on Southern Company's Vision for Green Energy and Sustainability.
On Friday, Aug. 17, Jason Hammer, Energy Advisor with Exxon Mobil Corporation will present a keynote address at the closing keynote luncheon on the Global Energy Outlook.
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sponsoring a special section of the exposition entitled GreenStreet. Here, corporate and government energy leaders can find solutions for making their organization more energy efficient, implement sustainable technologies & strategies, and be a green leader for economic growth. Visionary companies sending their corporate energy teams to the event include: Ford (NYSE: F), GM (NYSE: GM), Merck (NYSE: MRK), Heinz (NYSE: HNZ), Florida Power & Light (NYSE: FPL), Raytheon (NYSE: RTN), Mittal Steel (NYSE:MT), Chrysler NYSE DCX), Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), Toyota (NYSE: TM) just to name a few. In addition, the conference sessions contain a powerhouse line-up of industry speakers ready to share their knowledge base, success stories and strategies for the future with fellow industry professionals.
According to Albert Thumann, Executive Director of the Association of Energy Engineers Carbon reduction as a goal is a policy that already 48 percent of AEE Member companies support based on a survey just published, which has dramatically increased from a similar survey conducted two years previously. The 30th World Energy Engineering Congress addresses the growing concern for global warming and the technologies and strategies that need to be implemented to reach key benchmarks and goals. The leaders attending this year's WEEC have targeted energy efficiency measures in mind and what to gain the competitive edge to make their organizations more efficient in this global trade environment.
For more information visit www.energycongress.com.
About the World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC)
The World Energy Engineering Congress presented by the Association of Energy Engineers in cooperation with industry sponsors is the largest energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies event in the nation. The WEEC includes over 250 state-of-the-art presentations and a 100,000 square foot exposition. In addition to the conference and expo, the event includes a variety of technology tours, networking opportunities, legends in energy, technical seminars, and free workshop options. More than 4,000 energy professionals from around the world are expected to attend.
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