Wednesday, November 15 Teleconference
Agenda
Agriculture and Biofuels Sector Workgroup
Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PT
Call-in Details:
Call-in Number: 866-299-3188 | Passcode 2065531037#
- 10:00 Welcome and Agenda Review (Peter Murchie)
- Introduce Beth Sweeney as the new Agriculture and Biofuels Sector WG Lead
- 10:10-10:35 Theme: Update on California Central Valley Programs and Activities
- USDA NRCS California Air Quality Program -- Johnnie Siliznoff, Air Quality Specialist, NRCS, USDA
- SJVAPCD Incentive program -- Chris Acree, Senior Air Quality Specialist, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
- Biofuels in the Valley update and new directions -- all
- Discussion
- 10:35-10:45 Discussion
- How to build stronger connections btwn biofuels and agriculture
- 10:45-10:50 Grants and Events Report Out -- Beth Sweeney
- DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Choose one or both databases to search: www.dsireusa.org
- USDOE Alternative Fuels Data Center
- USDA Rural Development Energy Initiatives
- DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Choose one or both databases to search: www.dsireusa.org
- 10:50-10:55 Collaborative Updates -- Peter Murchie and Kerry Drake
- National Agriculture Clean Diesel Efforts
- Faster Freight Cleaner Air Conferences
- Funding Forums
- Upcoming WCC Agriculture and Biofuels Workgroup calls - dates/times
- Planning for late spring Collaborative wide meeting (theme agriculture and biofuels)
- 10:55 Wrap-up and Adjourn -- Peter Murchie and Beth Sweeney