LSU CES EW 2009 Agenda

21 August 2009

Dalton J. Woods Auditorium
Energy, Coast & Environment Bldg
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Can Louisiana Make a Buck after Climate Change Legislation?
A Look at How Changes in Washington Will Affect Louisiana's Energy Producers and Consumers

8:30 - 9:00	REGISTRATION
9:00 - 9:15	Welcome Remarks Dan Juneau and Ginger Sawyer, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Dr. Loren Scott, Economist
9:15 - 9:40	The Big Picture: Can America have an appreciable effect on world climate change... and at what cost? Dr. Margo Thorning, American Council for Capital Formation
9:40 - 10:05	The Small Picture: Can Louisiana have an appreciable effect on world climate change…and at what cost? Dr. David Dismukes, LSU Center for Energy Studies
10:05 - 10:30	What is the industry’s reaction to climate change? Gifford Briggs, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
10:30 - 10:40	BREAK
10:40 - 11:05	The Washington Regulatory Climate Tom Myers, US Chamber of Commerce Regulatory Affairs Counsel
11:05 - 11:20	Can Louisiana meet Washington’s renewable energy standard? Jimmy Field, Louisiana Public Service Commission
11:20 - 11:45	Public Policy Perspective Dr. Elaine Kamarck, US Climate Task Force
11:45 - 12:15	Keynote Speaker Tom Michels, Legislative Director, The Honorable United States Senator Mary Landrieu
12:15 - 12:30	Question and Answer Session & Closing Remarks
12:30 - 1:30	LUNCH