Revolution

Registration opens at the Cox Convention Center

Registration opens at the Cox Convention Center

Continental Breakfast

Will Oklahoma Be the Saudi Arabia of Wind Power?

Oklahoma is home to the greatest wind energy potential on the planet. But will wind facilities across our state truly help create a new energy industry? Do the economics of wind power really add up? Is this something that can be realistically achieved over the next 10 years? This discussion serves as the perfect primer for the other conference sessions that follow.

Moderator David Fleischaker Secretary of Energy, State of Oklahoma Panelists [ slides ]Larry Flowers National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO [ slides ]Jay Caspary Southwest Power Pool, Little Rock, AR

Why Oklahoma Should Be Bullish on Wind

For years, Oklahoma has been working to position itself at the center of the wind power industry through progressive public policy initiatives, enhanced logistical advantages, and a skilled and available workforce. In addition, the more abundant our region’s wind farms become, the greater the need for state-based turbine, blade, and tower manufacturing operations. This session will be a question and answer forum to look at the “business” of wind energy, and the role it can play in building sustainable economies across rural Oklahoma.

Moderator Natalie Shirley Secretary of Commerce and Tourism, State of Oklahoma Panelists Mike Brown Mayor, Weatherford, OK Jesse Langston OG&E, Oklahoma City, OK Mark Stiles Trinity Industries, Dallas, TX Phil Berkenbile Oklahoma Career Tech, Stillwater, OK Delores Jackson Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK

Break

Wind Energy Transmission: Delivering Power to the People

One of the greatest challenges facing the wind power industry is wind farms can be built more quickly than transmission lines; developers are reluctant to build where transmission lines do not exist and utilities are reluctant to install transmission lines in areas that do not yet have power generation. This panel will discuss the opportunities, issues, and concerns related to expanded transmission and distribution.

Moderator Jim Roth Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Oklahoma City, OK Panelists [ slides ]Lisa Barton AEP, Houston, TX [ slides ]Les Dillahunty Southwest Power Pool, Little Rock, AR Ed Rahill Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, ITC Holdings Corporation Josh Svaty Representative, State of Kansas, Ellsworth, KS

Lunch

Welcome and Introduction by Governor Brad Henry

Luncheon keynote address by T. Boone Pickens

Wind Power and Wildlife

Without proper planning, high production wind farms – like any type of large construction project – have the potential to imperil birds, bats and other animals. Differences in the behavior and distribution of wildlife from site to site make an enormous difference on how those wildlife populations might be affected. This session examines the need to understand, predict and minimize wind power’s impact on wildlife through an approach that includes careful research and vigilant site design.

Moderator J.D. Strong Secretary of the Environment, State of Oklahoma Panelists [ slides ]Russ Horton Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Oklahoma City, OK [ slides ]Michael Patten Sutton Avian Research Center, Bartlesville, OK [ slides ]Jay Pruett Oklahoma Nature Conservancy, Tulsa, OK [ slides ]Wayne Walker American Wind Wildlife Institute, Round Top, TX

Break

Key Issues for Landowners

Can the wind above your land be considered a resource similar to the mineral resource below your land? How do you know if your land is a good wind site? What are the typical steps leading to a wind site development? What kind of “deal” can you expect from a developer? Are there any potential liability issues or other risks to consider? These types of questions, and more, will be discussed during this essential conference session.

Moderator Jari Askins Lieutenant Governor, State of Oklahoma Panelists [ slides ]Ken Bellmard Andrews Davis, Oklahoma City, OK [ slides ]Shannon Ferrell, Esq. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK [ slides ]Jeremy Fielding, Esq. Dallas, TX [ slides ]Bud Scott, Esq. Andrews Davis, Oklahoma City, OK Mart Tisdal, Esq. Clinton, OK

Networking Reception and Tradeshow

Registration is open at the Cox Convention Center

Breakfast Buffet

Welcome and Introductions

J.D. Strong Secretary of the Environment, State of Oklahoma

Special Comments

Speaker TBA

The Local Role of Community Wind Power

Smaller, locally owned wind power operations can significantly impact the energy needs of a community. This session will look at the differences between large and small-scale wind power generation, and the potential bottom-line benefits of community-based wind power.

Moderator [ slides ]Mike Bergey Bergey Windpower, Norman, OK Panelists [ slides ]Jacob Susman OwnEnergy, Brooklyn, NY [ slides ]Trudy Forsyth National Wind Technology Center (NWTC), Denver, CO [ slides ]Jim Wiggin Yarbrough Public School, Goodwell, OK

Break

Embracing the Revolution: Your Role in Wind Power’s Future

America currently gets less than 1 percent of its electricity from wind turbines, but many experts believe that figure could eventually hit 20 percent or higher. Achieving this level of power generation will require everything from fresh legislation and policy approaches to new and improved transmission infrastructure. This session will examine what’s required to turn wind power’s vision into reality.

Moderator Jeff Cloud Chairman, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Oklahoma City, OK Panelists [ slides ]Steve Gaw Wind Coalition, Austin, TX Gus Blackwell Representative, State of Oklahoma, Guymon, OK Paul Sadler Wind Coalition, Austin, TX [ slides ]Thomas Wright Kansas Corporation Commission, Kansas City, KS

Lunch

Keynote address by Mark Tercek CEO, The Nature Conservancy

Closing comments by J.D. Strong Secretary of the Environment, State of Oklahoma