Analyses of the Groundbreaking American Clean Energy & Security Act (ACESA)
Thursday, July 23, 2009
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Eastern)

Co-hosted by McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP and Bureau of National Affairs

Speakers:

• Manik ("Nikki") Roy – VP, Federal Government Outreach, Pew Center on Global Climate Change
• Keith Cole – Director, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs,  General Motors
• Peter L. Gray – Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (and Co-Founder, ACCO)
• Frederick R. Anderson – Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Moderator:

• Steven Cook – Reporter, BNA

On June 26, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved game-changing climate change legislation, the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACESA), also called Waxman-Markey (HR 2454) — the first major environmental legislation to be approved by either the House or the Senate in almost twenty years. The bill requies a 3% cut in CO2 emissions from 2005 levels by 2012, 17% by 2020, 42% by 2030, and 83% by 2050.  This would transform the US economy and in particular the energy sector, and create a multi-billion dollar new market in valuable rights to emit greenhouse gases.

• Cover the bill’s major provisions and political future;
• Discuss the multi-billion dollar emissions allowances market it creates;
• Provide insight on the industrial sectors that are likely to receive a significant amount of the allowances and incentives;
• Analyze how the new RPS and efficiency requirements will impact the energy sector;
• Discuss the projected roles of EPA, states, regional pacts and other federal oversight agencies; and
• Identify important next steps for the Senate and for stakeholders like American industry.

Please click here to register for this complimentary ACCO webinar program.

Engaging Stakeholders of Climate Change Initiatives within Corporations, Government Entities and NGO-Based Activities
Thursday, July 30, 2009
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (Eastern)

Speakers:

• Justin Yuen – President, FMYI
• Michael Armstrong – Deputy Director, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, City of Portland
• Dave Newman – Former Head Global Climate & Energy, Nike
• Patrick Nye – Vice President, Climate Business Group, Bonneville Environmental Foundation

Businesses, institutions and government entities that are successful in establishing sound GHG management infrastructure and inducing culture change will mitigate risk and create new opportunities while others will struggle to achieve their goals. This webcast will discuss stakeholder engagement at corporations and government entities, NGO-based marketing efforts, and leveraging social media.

Please click here to register for this complimentary ACCO webinar program.