HARVESTING AGRI-ENERGY CONFERENCE, MARCH 13-14, 2007
Day 1
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
A Perspective on Future Energy Trends for the United States
Michael Schaal, Director, Energy Information Administration, Department of Energy, Washington DC
Policy and Options for Encouraging Wind Energy
Jim Nichols
Producer Perception of Anaerobic Digestion
Michelle Crook, Michigan Department of Agriculture and
Gasification of Poultry Litter for Heat and Electricity Production
Brad Schneider, Recovered Energy Resources, LLC
Transportation Fuels: Think Outside the Barrel!
Robert Craig, Michigan Department of Agriculture
Community Wind Financing Options
Charlie Kubert, Environmental Law & Policy Center
Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Anaerobic Digestion as a Component in a Sustainable Manure Management Plan
Dr. Bill Bickert, Michigan State University, Biosystems Engineering
The Excitement and Challenges of Starting a Predominately Farmer-Owned Biofuels Production Facility
Roger Betz, Michigan State University Extension
Wind Energy Economics
Dr. Steve Harsh, Michigan State University
Evaluating the Total Annual Cost of On-Farm Anaerobic Digesters
Curt Gooch, Cornell University
Biofuels Developments in Michigan and Related Issues
Bruce Noel, National Corn Growers Association Ethanol Committee Action Team and
Biofuels Developments in Michigan and Related Issues
Keith Reinhold, Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee
LUNCH, KEYNOTE, AND EXHIBITS
Renewable Energy
Paul Gipe, Author and Wind Energy Expert
Examples of Community Wind Projects in the U.S.
Paul Gipe, Author and Wind Energy Expert
Producing Pipeline Quality Gas From Biogas: An Alternative to Producing Electricity in Michigan
Norma McDonald, Phase 3 Developments & Investments, LLC
The Short and Long-Term Economics of Biofuels
Dr. Vernon Eidman, University of Minnesota
Factors to Consider for Small Wind Projects
Steve Smiley, Bay Energy Services
Extracting Thermal Energy From the Composting Process
Joseph Ouellette, Acrolab, Inc.
Addressing Issues Related to Co-Products of Biofuels
Drs. Glynn Tonsor and Steven Rust, Michigan State University
Doing with Less: The Role of Energy Efficiency in Agricultural Production
Dr. Neil Elliott, ACEEE
Day 2
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
21st Century Energy Plan Report
George Stojic, Michigan Public Service Commission
Solar Energy in Agriculture
Jo Meller and Jim Sluyter, Five Springs Farm
Handouts:
Aquatec Solar Surface Pumps
Resources - Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy at Five Springs Farms
Renewable Energy Decisions
Solar - Calculate Costs
Solar Powered Livestock Watering Systems
Introduction to Michigan's Conservation and Climate Initiative
Steve Shine, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Todd Parker, Delta Institute
Why Cellulosic Ethanol is Closer Than You Think
Dr. Venkatesh Balan, Michigan State University
Electric Utility Interconnection
Julie Baldwin, Michigan Public Service Commission
Woody Biomass for Heat Generation
Larry Klope, Messersmith Manufacturing, Inc.
Exciting Opportunities for Bioproducts and Alternative Utilization of Co-Products
Dr. Chris Schilling, Saginaw Valley State University
Wind/Solar Testimonials
Brion Dickens, Woodland Wind
Woody Biomass Inventory of Michigan
Anthony Weatherspoon, Michigan Department of Natural Resources; Forest,Mineral, and Fire Management Division
Biofuels Research and Development and Industry Application
Dan Radomski, NextEnergy
Overview of Renewable Energy Funding Possibilities
Lynn Hamilton, Michigan State University
Grant Writing Workshop
Rick Vanderbeek and Paula Gromak, USDA, and testimonies from prior 9006 grant recipients