Alternative Energy Sales Brief

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Event Title: Code: Producer: Dates: Location:

Alternative Energy Forum cc486 Alicia Boyd Melbourne, December 4-5, 2006 The Stamford Hotel

Sales Brief: Sales Manager:

25/9/2006 Wei Jin

Top 5 Speakers

Top 5 Benefits for Delegates •

Understanding the regulatory framework, in Australia and internationally; how it may change; and the consequences of policy shifts for the alternative and conventional energy industries, investors, and high end energy users - who will benefit, and how?

Rupert Posner Director, Australian Office The Climate Group

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Learning how alternative energy technology can be practically implemented and integrate into our current markets.

Roger Davey Chief Executive Officer EnviroMission

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Investigating infrastructure changes that could facilitate the transition to cleaner energy alternatives

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Opportunities for reducing CO2 emissions, minimizing climate change and regulatory risk, and improving your public image

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Exploring new innovations in technology, showing strong potential for implementation – move quickly and capitalize on booming growth

Dr Gilles Jean Director General Canadian Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology (CANMET) Energy Technology Centre (Canada)

Terry Teoh Development Manager Pacific Hydro And Richard Elkington General Manager, Power and Environment Loy Yang Power

BACKGROUND, FOCUS AND ISSUES PUTTING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY IN A CURRENT CONTEXT Ian Macfarlane - 14 July 2006 ENERGY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM STARTS FOR BIG BUSINESS A world-leading program which requires Australia’s biggest energy users to conduct regular energy assessments has started. Companies using more than half a petajoule of energy per year are now required to register for the five yearly assessment program. Australian Industry Minister, Ian Macfarlane, today announced firms using the equivalent of the energy used by 10,000 homes, or about 139,000 megawatt hours, in a year must register for the Energy Efficiency Opportunities program. "These energy assessments will work two ways: they will raise the national standard for making savings through energy efficiency while at the same time cause business to look closely at energy saving measures to shave dollars from operating costs. "Many of the industries central to Australia's prosperity are also our largest energy users so this is a program about changing energy attitudes from the top by focusing industry attention on energy use," said Mr Macfarlane. Energy Efficiency Opportunities applies to about 250 mining, resource processing, manufacturing, transport and commercial businesses. These corporations are responsible for about 40% of all energy used in Australia. Statement from Ian Macfarlane: “Australia is now face-to-face with some of the greatest challenges for the energy sector. We need to simultaneously introduce new measures to manage greenhouse gas emissions while encouraging further investment in energy infrastructure and maintaining our competitive energy prices. It’s in the national interest to get the response to these issues right. Energy Efficiency Opportunities has been developed to tackle a specific and very important component of Australia’s energy picture – the efficiency of Australia’s largest energy-using businesses. These top 250 corporations account for around 60 per cent of business energy use and 40 per cent of total energy use. That is a sizeable share of our energy. Energy Efficiency Opportunities is a critical part of the Government’s broader policy approach to delivering a sustainable and secure energy future. It will work in tandem with a host of other measures to improve energy efficiency across the whole economy. A driving force behind Energy Efficiency Opportunities is the fact that improving energy efficiency can make a real difference. Improving energy efficiency by just one per cent nationally can create substantial environmental, economic and business benefit. It’s been shown that looking at energy use in a whole of system way can be the trigger for businesses to achieve broader cost reductions and productivity gains. Energy Efficiency Opportunities will bring investment quality information to business decision-makers. Firms will be able to pursue the opportunities that make the most sense to them, while the community will be able to identify industry’s efforts to reduce their energy use and curb their emission contributions.”

GENERAL OVERVIEW In our modern industrial society we have grown accustomed to having energy 'on tap'. In Australia, since the 1950s, energy consumption has tripled. Energy utilities and road builders have encouraged us to use energy as if the supply were limitless and most of us have been only too willing to go along. The reality is that almost all energy used to run our consumer society comes from fossil fuels; coal, oil and gas, and these are finite and non-renewable resources. Because fossil fuel resources are limited the high rate at which they are extracted cannot be sustained for much longer. Neither can our planet sustain the consequences of extracting and burning them at an increasing rate without ending in ecological disaster. Negative environmental effects include the production of toxic chemicals, such as nitrogen oxides NO and NO2 – responsible for acid rain; sulfur dioxide – another leading cause of acid rain; ozone and carbon monoxide – asphyxiants and contributors to smog; heavy metals such as lead – causing neurological damage and cancers; and particulate dust – causing lung irritation. The most dangerous environmental impact, is the production of large quantities of greenhouse gases, in particular, CO2. CO2 and other greenhouse gases form a layer in the lower atmosphere – the troposphere, which collects heat radiating away from the earth, and traps some of it, preventing it from escaping out into space. This greenhouse effect is essential for keeping our planet at a habitable temperature, a global average of 14 degrees celcius. Organisms that photosynthesize, such as trees and algae, using the sun’s light to make energy, capture C02 as part of this process. In the past, this has balanced out atmospheric CO2 levels, and kept the earth’s temperature constant. A runaway increase in worldwide energy use has occurred, and a consequent increase in C02 production. As this increase has been coupled with extensive land clearing, our forests and oceans have been unable to absorb this excess CO2, and global warming has occurred. An 0.6 degree rise in temperature occurred during the 20th century, and more significant increases are expected in future. Potential consequences of this global climate change include melting of polar ice caps and glaciers, leading to a rising sea level, shifts in the world’s precipitation patterns, a reduction in primary productivity, a drastic decrease in biodiversity, and an increase in warm, wet conditions conducive to the spread of malaria, and other tropical diseases. World leaders are taking an increasingly active approach in discussing ways of abating climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established in 1988, as a joint effort of two groups; The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). This group acts as a global body to assess information about human induced climate change, and make government policy recommendations. The major development that has stemmed from this panel is an international agreement; the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which came into force in

1994. This treaty was agreed to by all UN member nations, including Australia, and left room open for updates called “Protocols”, which established minimum emissions reduction targets. The first update that has taken place is the famous “Kyoto Protocol”, which was first proposed in 1997, and became active in 2005. The UNFCCC has a yearly meeting called the “Conference of the Parties” (COP). Their twelfth convention, and the first since Kyoto came into force is due to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 6th to 17th. Government regulations that have stemmed from these conferences include funding for research, development and implementation of alternative energies, mandatory renewable energy targets, as well as emissions reductions targets, in particular C02 production caps for countries, policed through a system of tradeable carbon credits. Alternatives to conventional fossil fuel sources of energy include renewables, nuclear energy, and coal and gas technologies with increased efficiency. Renewable energy sources capture energy from natural sources, such as wind, water, geothermal heat, and the sun, and are commodities which can be replenished in a single human lifetime. Most renewables generate low or zero carbon emissions, and as such, are lucrative solutions to climate change. This has been reflected in the global market. According to Erwin Jackson of the ACF, around 1/3 of new investment worldwide is channeled into renewable energy. Led by countries such as China and India, who have set 15% and 20% renewable energy targets respectively, this industry will continue to experience strong growth into the future. Strong development internationally has led to a wealth of export opportunities, and offshore investment, with large renewables organizations such as Pacific Hydro (hydroelectric and wind farm developer), and Suntech International (solar photovoltaic panel manufacturer) moving many of their operations into Asia, and reaping the financial rewards. This conference will provide an overview of the regulatory framework underpinning the alternative energy market, in Australia and worldwide. It will keep delegates abreast of the consequences of such a shift for the alternative and conventional energy industries, investors and high end energy users. Through international case studies and keynote addresses by the leaders in strategic development, participants will gain a robust understanding of renewable energy as a market commodity can be successfully integrated into our current economic framework and energy grid. It will also highlight the latest exciting innovations, as well as tried and tested technologies, and their implications for investors and developers, domestically and as an export market.

Alternative Energy Sources Consist of renewables and sustainable energy sources with reduced or zero carbon impact. RENEWABLES Solar Power The most prevalent method of harnessing renewable energy is solar power. Solar power has existed since long before fossil fuels became dominate and will always remain an excellent source of energy. Solar heating systems absorb the sun’s energy and transfers the energy to a fluid, which is then used to heat buildings or generate electricity. Many individuals choose to supplement their power use with solar energy systems, using the sun’s warmth to heat their pool, provide back up power, or regulate inside temperatures. Many energy providers will even buy excess solar power from individuals by storing it in batteries and channeling it through the existing power grid. Another technique for harnessing solar energy is the use of photovoltaic (PV) panels. PV serves a dual role as a functioning part of a structure as well as a method of collecting energy. PV panels can be used as semi-translucent windows or integrated into roofing or paneling designs. While photovoltaic technology remains too expensive to be used in the home, large commercial buildings utilise it as a way of curbing long-term energy costs. Photovoltaic panels continue to increase in popularity, with sales growing every year. Other advantages to solar power are the lack of maintenance required and its long useful life with low operating costs. Wind Power Another excellent source of renewable energy is wind power. By erecting turbines in areas that receive a constant amount of wind, it is possible to generate significant amounts of power. The average wind velocity of Earth is around 9 m/sec. And the power that could be produced when a wind mill is facing the wind of 10 mi/hr. is around 50 watts. The fins of a windmill rotate in a vertical plane, which is kept perpendicular to the wind by means of a tail fin. As wind flow crosses the blades of the windmill, it is forced to rotate and can be used to generate electricity. Another type of wind power generator is the two hollow half-drum-type wind collectors. This wind collector rotates in a single vertical axis, making this device independent of the wind direction, which may generate more electricity. The cost of producing wind power varies depending on the amount of wind present, but it is usually about the same or slightly less than using oil or coal. While only 1 percent of the energy in the United States is produced using wind power, some European countries like Denmark and Germany get up to 20 percent of their energy from wind sources. Wind energy is slowly gaining popularity in asia, with successful implementations of wind farm project in the Phillipines and in Vietnam.

Hydroelectric Power The many systems of hydroelectric power differ greatly in both function and appearance. The inherent energy contained within massive bodies of moving water can be harnessed in several ways. The most common form of hydroelectric power involves placing a dam across a river in order to create a large reservoir, with water released through a turbine in order to produce electricity. This type of system is used to create large quantities of power that will support towns or cities, but there are also smaller systems designed to power a single residence. Micro hydropower systems can be utilised anywhere there is a small creek or river that has a relatively high flow for most of the year. The various forms of micro hydro systems operate in basically the same way as large dams – that is they create energy by funnelling water through a turbine. However, much less water needs to be diverted in order to power a micro hydro device, creating far less impact on the environment. Although it is difficult to find an appropriate site for hydroelectric systems, it has a clear advantage over other forms of renewable energy in that once it is installed, it creates electricity 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Many businesses specialise in providing micro hydro systems for residences and will provide site analysis, planning, and installation services. Also, small businesses in the right locations can utilise hydroelectric systems to reduce their electricity costs. Biofuels Liquid biofuel is usually bioalcohol such as methanol, ethanol and biodiesel. Biodiesel can be used in modern diesel vehicles with little or no modification and can be obtained from waste and crude vegetable and animal oil and fats (lipids). A major benefit of biodiesel is lower emissions. The use of biodiesel reduces emission of carbon monoxide and other hydrocarbons by 20 to 40 percent. In some areas corn, sugarbeets, cane and grasses are grown specifically to produce ethanol (also known as alcohol) a liquid that can be used in internal combustion engines and fuel cells. Ethanol is being phased into the current energy infrastructure. E85 is a fuel composed of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline that are currently being sold to consumers. The EU plans to add 5% bioethanol to Europe's petrol by 2010. For the UK alone the production would require 12,000 square kilometres of the country's 65,000 square kilometres of arable land assuming that no biofuels are created using waste produces from other agriculture. The supermarket chain Tesco has started adding the 5% bioethanol to the petrol it sells as of January 2006 Australia is relatively well endowed with renewable energy resources, including solar, biomass and wind power. Renewable energy is often a viable alternative to diesel-generated electricity in remote areas of Australia, such as parts of Tasmania, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, that do not have access to the main electricity grids. The Renewable Remote Power Generation Program, which began in July 2000, provides financial support for the conversion of diesel-based generators to generators dependent upon renewable energy resources and technologies. The Photovoltaic Rebate Program was designed specifically to support installation of grid-connected or stand-alone photovoltaic systems. Participants can receive rebates up to $8,250 for a 1,500-watt photovoltaic system.

In early 2000, researchers, industry experts and government officials met in Canberra to discuss the potential for biomass as a future energy source. Utilisation of biomass as an energy resource could be very important for a country, where, according to Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, & Forestry, Warren Truss, agriculture contributes up to 22% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Utilisation of biomass not only could provide a use for many agricultural wastes, but also could encourage tree plantings, which would help provide relief for areas experiencing erosion. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOURCES – WITH ZERO OR LOW CARBON IMPACT Geothermal This power source involves heat energy stored in the earth, which can be extracted using standard petroleum drilling equipment, and used to produce electricity. This is not strictly renewable, as geothermal deposits can be depleted. It is highly lucrative as it produces zero carbon emissions and has relatively low set-up costs, as it relies largely on existing oil infrastructure. Australia has a wealth of geothermal heat deposits, and as such, there are mounting efforts to exploit this energy source. Nuclear Nuclear fission reactors are used to produce steam for electricity production. A fission reactor breaks up the nucleus of a high mass atom, Uranium, which generates a strong energy release – can be over a million fold greater than burning gas, coal or oil. This is a similar reaction to that which powers nuclear weapons; the main difference being that power plants are designed to maintain a constant level of nuclear reactions, producing heat below a tolerable threshold. Nuclear bombs, however, are created so that all of the atoms in the weapon “go critical”, or break up at the same time in a chain reaction, creating intensely destructive heat and radiation. Clean Coal and Gas Coal and gas are the biggest components of Australia’s energy mix (and the rest of the world’s as well). Around 70 percent of all electricity in Australia is generated via coal fired power stations. Our extensive, cheap coal resources and established infrastructure will render it an essential component of our energy mix for years to come. However, coal fired power generation emits a high level of greenhouse gases. As such, increasing the efficiency of this method of energy production is going to be a key strategy in reducing Australian carbon emissions. Various systems are being developed to reduce the carbon emissions of coal and gas. Brown coal (lignite) can be condensed and processed to increase burning efficiency. Coal can be gasified to increase fuel efficiency and facilitate carbon capture. The C02 emissions of gas fired power (from coal or natural gas) can be condensed and inserted into the ground (a process called sequestration).

5 key selling points: •

Understanding the regulatory framework, in Australia and internationally; how it may change; and the consequences of policy shifts for the alternative and conventional energy industries, investors, and high end energy users - Who will benefit, and how?

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Learning how alternative energy technology can be practically implemented and integrate into our current markets.

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Investigating infrastructure changes that could facilitate the transition to cleaner energy alternatives

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Opportunities for reducing CO2 emissions, minimizing climate change and regulatory risk, and improving your public image

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Exploring new innovations in technology, showing strong potential for implementation – move quickly and capitalize on booming growth

CONFERENCE RATIONALE (WHY NOW?) Impending state led regulatory shifts are likely to create a significant domestic alternative energy market in the coming months. Growth across much of the country has peaked off as the Federal MRET scheme has reached it’s 2% capacity. In South Australia, a draft bill has proposed a 60% emissions reduction target by 2050, in line with Kyoto recommendations, and a 20% mandatory renewable energy target by 2014. Victoria has also followed suit, proposing a 10% MRET by 2015. It is anticipated that NSW and Queensland may introduce similar policies. The conference of the parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is due to carry out their 12th meeting (the first was in 1994) in Nairobi, Kenya from November 6th – 17th. This is set to be “Kyoto 2” and is going to be a major drawcard for us. All of these factors mean that climate change, alternative and renewable energies will be in the media limelight over the next few months. WHAT BENEFITS WILL PRACTIONER DELEGATES BE LOOKING FOR FROM THE CONFERENCE? Understanding the regulatory framework, in Australia and internationally; how it may change; and the consequences of policy shifts for the alternative and conventional energy industries, investors, and high end energy users. Who will benefit, and how? How can the practical implementation of alternative energy technology pan out? The uncertainty with regard to sustainable energy in the market seems to be centred on operational issues – how will it actually integrate into the energy market that we have now?

New innovations in technology, so long as they are really exciting, show strong potential for implementation. This will be a particularly potent drawcard for financial institutions and anyone involved in venture capital. The benefits by delegate target market: 1. Alternative Energy Industry They need to be informed about the latest in competitive technology, how to implement their R&D by seizing on regulatory incentives, how to integrate into the energy grid, and other implementation issues. 2. Conventional Energy Industry Need to expand into this market to comply with mandatory renewable energy targets, and to gain an edge on their competition. Fostering a positive public image, and minimizing risk due to climate change and regulatory shifts. 3. Big Energy Users Reducing CO2 emissions, minimizing climate change and regulatory risk, and improving PR are the main incentives for big energy users to attend this conference. 4. Investors Need to know about the most lucrative investment opportunities available in the alternative energy market, so that they can move quickly in order to capitalize on all of this booming growth. CONFERENCE FORMAT AND APPROACH    

Combination of case studies and keynote presentations that will give delegates the opportunity to review best practices across industry Networking opportunities through luncheon / refreshments breaks Australian presenters and international experts from a range of diverse industries focusing on all aspects of alternative energy Practical 45 minute presentations providing energy producer, retailer and end user insights into their industry practices

TARGET MARKET Tier One The portion of the audience the conference was developed for: Core Delegate Markets During my research I identified four core delegate markets: 1. Alternative Energy Industry - Researchers, Developers, Producers and Retailers 2. Conventional Energy Industry - Researchers, Developers, Producers and Retailers 3. Big Energy Users - Metal Smelters, Manufacturers, etc 4. Investors - Financial Institutions and Investment Other Target Industries Transport Sector; Remote Area Industries such as Agriculture; Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Energy; Renewable and other Energy Industry Associations; Federal, State and Local Government Departments Relevant to Greenhouse Policy, Energy and Industry. Job titles by delegate market Alternative Energy Directors, Managers, Coordinators, Leaders and Advisors responsible for: Energy Trading Investment New or Emerging Markets Business Development Strategic / Corporate Planning Corporate Social Responsibility Environmental Management Sustainability Alternative, Sustainable or Renewable Energy Conventional Energy Directors, Managers, Coordinators, Leaders and Advisors responsible for: Energy Trading Risk Management Investment New or Emerging Markets

Business Development Strategic / Corporate Planning Corporate Social Responsibility Environmental Management Sustainability Alternative, Sustainable or Renewable Energy Energy Production, Distribution or Retail Big Energy Users Directors, Managers, Coordinators, Leaders and Advisors responsible for: Energy Trading Risk Management New or Emerging Markets Business Development Strategic / Corporate Planning Corporate Social Responsibility Environmental Management Sustainability Energy Policy Alternative, Sustainable or Renewable Energy Investment Energy Trading Risk and Futures Trading Investment New or Emerging Markets Business Development Strategic / Corporate Planning Corporate Social Responsibility Environmental Management Sustainability Alternative, Sustainable or Renewable Energy

Companies by Delegate Market Speakers in bold Alternative Energy Industry BP Solar Australia Hydro Tasmania Roaring 40s Renewable Energy Pty Ltd Pacific Hydro Geodynamics Limited EnviroMission GRD ARFuels - Australian Renewable Fuels Ltd Petratherm Ltd CSR Limited Earthpower Technologies Pty Ltd Berrybank Farm Brooklyn Landfill & Waste Recycling P/L Jackgreen (International) Pty Ltd Veolia Environmental Services Conventional Energy Industry Origin Energy AGL / Alinta TruEnergy Energy Australia Integral Energy BP Shell Australia Loy Yang Power Wesfarmers Premium Coal Griffin Coal Eraring Energy Tarong Energy Stanwell Corp Griffin Coal WA Synergy Energy Independent Market Operator Western Power Horizon Power Verve Energy UCC Energy Pty Limited Tarong Energy

NRG Energy Inc. Australia International Power Hazelwood Big Energy Users Rio Tinto Bluescope Steel Alcoa World Australia Santos Ltd Smorgon Steel DMG Industries Boral Limited Investors CVC Sustainable Investments HSBC Holdings Westpac Banking Corporation Australian Ethical Investment and Superannuation BT Group Monash Sustainability Enterprises "Foresters ANA Friendly Society Ltd" Sustaintech Ltd ANZ Commonwealth Bank Bendigo Bank NAB Babcock and Brown / Babcock and Brown Environmental Investments Limited Tier Two Vendors which target our delegate market: Environmental Education and Advocacy Groups Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Consultants Alternative Energy Retailers and Solution Providers

IDENTIFYING THE APPROPRIATE PERSON In smaller and fairly new alternative energy organizations, the CEO would probably be the best person to invite. Otherwise, it is a good idea to speak to the someone in the organization who is responsible for one of the following areas: Energy / Renewable Energy / Alternative Energy / Sustainable Energy Policy Corporate Social Responsibility Environmental Management Sustainability They might not always be the best people within an organization to pitch to (sometimes they are) but they will almost always know who to direct you to. HANDLING OBJECTIONS Possible Objection I am attending another conference – Biofuels or Transport Energies This conference will provide a range of expert insights and practical examples of implementation which encompass the entire alternative energy market – and act as more than a showcase of all of the available technologies in a particular niche. Possible Objection I am attending another conference – BCSE in May Better timing – act now to seize upon the results of AP6 and Kyoto 2, as well as new state based regulatory shifts – why wait until May to find out about all of these issues, when your competitors are ahead of the game? Strong market saturation exists, but most of the forums do little other than providing a showcase of what is out there in the alternative energy market. There is a lot of unsatisfied demand for benefits driven, practical examples of implementation. Case studies are driven out, but as our sustainable energy industry is hardly setting international benchmarks (except in R&D), they often fall short of being useful. In the words of Sean Silvey, head of the ANZ Environment program, there is “too much back slapping, not enough substance”. International, and keynote Australian case studies make this program stand out from the rest.

Possible Objection The alternative energy market is experiencing slow growth State regulatory shifts, such as the 20% renewable energy target in South Australia, and the 10% renewable energy target in Victoria will lead to rapid growth in the alternative energy market over the next few years. This is coupled with grants provided to businesses who increase their energy efficiency, state based emissions trading schemes, and research and development funding, such as the 300 million Coal 21 Fund. International and domestic pressure from lobbyists is likely to increase these incentives even further. The international market for alternative energies is massive, comprising around 1/3 of all new investment (a multi billion dollar industry) and businesses must move quickly to capitalize on this growth. Possible Objection How does this conference relate to me? Run through how this program relates to the following potential delegates: 1. Alternative Energy Industry They need to be informed about the latest in competitive technology, how to implement their R&D by seizing on regulatory incentives, how to integrate into the energy grid, and other implementation issues. 2. Conventional Energy Industry Need to expand into this market to comply with mandatory renewable energy targets, and to gain an edge on their competition. Fostering a positive public image, and minimizing risk due to climate change and regulatory shifts. 3. Big Energy Users Reducing CO2 emissions, minimizing climate change and regulatory risk, and improving PR are the main incentives for big energy users to attend this conference. 4. Investors Need to know about the most lucrative investment opportunities available in the alternative energy market, so that they can move quickly in order to capitalize on all of this booming growth.

ABOUT SPEAKERS: Introductory International Keynote Workshop by: Dr Gilles Jean Director General Canadian Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology (CANMET) Energy Technology Centre (Canada) Introducing an exclusive expert insight from: Rupert Posner Director, Australian Office The Climate Group Featuring keynote case studies by: Roger Davey Chief Executive Officer EnviroMission Terry Teoh Development Manager Pacific Hydro Richard Elkington General Manager, Power and Environment Loy Yang Power And leading Case Studies by: Leo Frawley Technical Manager Smorgon Steel Mark Robertson President Blackwell Publishing Asia Darryl Butcher Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Australian Renewable Fuels Limited Nigel Morris Regional Manager BP Solar Australia Vanda Gould Executive Chairman Christian Jensen Investment Manger CVC Sustainable Investments Managing Director Sustainability Victoria Fiona Wain Chief Executive Officer

Environment Business Australia George Grozev NEMSIM Project Leader CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems WHAT ARE THE MAJOR COMPETING EVENTS IN THE MARKET? The most relevant events are listed in bold, from most to least important Name

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Sustainable Brisbane Energy 2006 – The BCSE National Conference and Exhibition

May 3-4 (should be around the same time next year)

Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)

$1700

http://www.bc se.org.au/defa ult.asp?id=14 3&articleid=31 1

Biofuels Australasia 2006 The Future Second Annual Australia and New Zealand Climate Change and Business

Sydney

November 21-23

Terrapinn

$2700

Adelaide

Climate and Business The Conference Company Ltd

$1550

2006 Australian Energy Efficiency Conference Alternative Transport Energies Conference

Sydney

February 20-21 2006 (2007 event should be held around the same time) July 27-28

http://www.ter rapinn.com/20 06/bio_au/ www.climatea ndbusiness.c om

Informa

$2194.5 0

http://www.inf orma.com.au/

September 10-13

Sustainable Transport Energy Perth Department of Primary Industries

$1500

http://www.dpi .wa.gov.au/gr eentransport/ 1199.asp

Perth

Relevant marcus evans lists CODE

CONFERENCE NAME/ORIGINATING OFFICE

CC382 CC239 CC291 CC447 CC454

Enterprise Sustainability Environmental Management Forum Environmental Risk Management Sustainability and Environmental Reporting Clean Production

Total Delegates/Sponsors 75 41 42 47 26

Lead Research Sources Relevant Publications and Associations Publications Australia WME – Waste Management and Environment http://www.wme.com.au/ EMN – Environmental Management News http://www.environmentalmanagementnews.net/ Bioenergy atlas of Australia - maps and information on existing and potential biomass energy resources www.brs.gov.au/bioenergy_atlas Eco Investor Australia  Great potential media partner http://www.ecoinvestor.com.au/ Energy Source and Distribution http://www.tmpc.com.au/Energy.htm Energy Review.Net http://www.energyreview.net/ Worldwide Carbon Finance www.carbon-financeonline.com Environmental Finance www.environmental-finance.com Platts http://www.platts.com/

Web Resources Australian Government Sites Green Power http://www.greenpower.com.au/ Greenhouse Office http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/ EnergySmart http://www.energysmart.com.au/

State Based ACT: Energy Advisory Service http://www.mba.org.au/eas/eas.asp NSW: Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) http://www.seda.nsw.gov.au/ NT: Power and Water Authority http://www.nt.gov.au/pawa/info/conservation.htm QLD: Department of Mines and Energy http://www.dme.qld.gov.au/resdev/index.htm#energy> SA: Department of Primary Industries and Resources (Energy Information Centre) http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/dhtml/ss/section.php?sectID=10&tempID=17 TAS: Integrated Energy Management Centre Phone: (03) 6237 3532 VIC: Sustainable Energy Authority http://www.energyvic.vic.gov.au/ WA: Office of Energy http://www.home.energy.wa.gov.au/ Documentaries Four Corners on Global Warming http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/content/2006/s1722956.htm Four Corners on Peak Oil http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/content/2006/s1680717.htm Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth http://www.climatecrisis.net/ Associations: Alternative Energy Industry Associations - Australia Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy www.bcse.org.au – Biggest Industry Association Renewable Energy Generators of Australia www.rega.com.au – Purely Renewable Industry Association Alternative Technology Assocation (ATA) www.ata.org.au

ANZSES - Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society www.anzses.org AusWEA - Australian Wind Energy Association www.auswea.com.au Australian Institute of Energy - Hydrogen Division www.aie.org.au/hydrogen Biodiesel Association of Australia www.biodiesel.org.au Bioenergy Australia www.bioenergyaustralia.org National Hydrogen Association of Australia www.hydrogen.org.au Research Institute for Sustainable Energy http://www.rise.org.au/ Alternative Energy Industry Associations –Worldwide ASEAN Centre for Energy www.aseanenergy.org AGORES - A Global Overview of Renewable Energy Sources (European Commission) www.agores.org/SECTORS/default.htm ASEAN Centre for Energy www.aseanenergy.org ATLAS (European Commission) europa.eu.int/comm/energy_transport/atlas/htmlu/renewables.html International Energy Agency www.iea.org/Textbase/subjectqueries/keyresult.asp?KEYWORD_ID=4116 World Energy Council www.worldenergy.org/wec-geis Renewable Energy Access http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=45498 The Climate Group http://www.theclimategroup.org Target Market Industry Associations - Australia Business Council of Australia http://www.industry.gov.au/content/itrinternet/cmscontent.cfm?objectid=36D93D3A-65BF-4956B66BEC060380DBC3&indexPages=/content/sitemap.cfm?objectid=688E5014-AC1D-E9BBA487B64A9B74D1E7 Electricity Supply Association of Australia http://www.esaa.com.au/ Energy Users Association of Australia http://www.euaa.com.au/

Environment Business Australia http://www.environmentbusiness.com.au/ Insurance Council of Australia http://app01.ica.com.au/ Australian Industry Greenhouse Network http://www.aign.net.au/ Sustaintech Ltd http://www.sustaintech.com.au/ - Investment Groups, Financial Institutions Keywords: Climate Change, Global Warming, Alternative Energy, Sustainable Energy, Renewable Energy, Clean Energy, Carbon Trading, Emissions Trading, Energy Efficiency, Cleantech, Ethical Investment, Sustainability, Carbon Neutral, Greenhouse Neutral, Environment, Corporate Social Responsibility.