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Morning Session: Student Union Ballroom
Open to the Public

Moderator: Dr. Jack Morris, Dean, University of Idaho, College of Business and Economics

  • 8:00 a.m. - Welcome, Overview and Challenge
    Dr. Timothy P. White, President, University of Idaho
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  • 8:15 a.m. - The Science of Carbon, Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change
    Dr. Michael C. MacCracken, Chief Scientist for Climate Change Programs, Climate Institute
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  • 9:15 a.m. - The State of Idaho and Solutions to Green House Gas Emissions
    The Honorable C. L. "Butch" Otter, Governor of Idaho
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  • 9:45 a.m. - Break
  • 10:00 a.m. - Private Sector Perspective and Market Strategies
    Dr. Richard Sandor, Chairman and CEO, Chicago and California Climate Exchanges - Cancelled due to illness
  • 10:00 a.m. - The U.S. Carbon Market
    Dr. Michael Walsh, Executive Vice President, Chicago Climate Exchange
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  • 11:00 a.m. - International and Regional Perspectives: Carbon Policies in Costa Rica and the Western States
    Mr. James Holtkamp, Climate Change Practice Group Head, Holland and Hart Law Firm
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Afternoon Session: Student Union Ballroom
Open to the Public

Moderator: Dr. Robert W. Smith, Associate Vice-President, University of Idaho, Idaho Falls, Associate Director for Research, Center for Advanced Energy Studies

  • 1:45 p.m. - The Role of Utilities in Promoting Energy Efficiency and Reduced Carbon Emissions
    Dr. Ralph Cavanagh, Director, Energy Program, Natural Resources Defense Council
    Mr. John R. 'Ric' Gale, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Idaho Power
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  • 2:45 p.m. - Carbon Sequestration: Practices, Monitoring and Verification
    Dr. Peter McGrail, Laboratory Fellow, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
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  • 3:30 p.m. - Break
  • 3:45 p.m. - Alternative Energies Portfolio: Realities and Catalysts for Development
    Dr. J.W. Rogers, Jr., Associate Laboratory Director, Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
    Dr. Steven Aumeier, Director, Energy Systems and Technologies Division, INL
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  • 4:45 p.m. - Synthesis
    Dr. Timothy P. White, President, University of Idaho

Morning Session (only): Idaho Commons, Whitewater/Clearwater Rooms

These sessions are primarily focused on the University of Idaho community.

Moderators: Dr. Douglas D. Baker, Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Anthony D. Cortese, Sc.D., President, Second Nature; Co-director, American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment and Co-coordinator, Higher Education Associations' Sustainability Consortium (HEASC)

  • Plenary Session: Introduction and Challenge for the Day
  • 7:30 a.m. - Integrating Sustainability into the University's Strategic Action Plan Implementation
    Dr. Douglas D. Baker, Provost and Executive Vice President, University of Idaho
  • 8:30 a.m. - Strategic Opportunities for Universities in Addressing Climate Change
    Dr. Anthony D. Cortese, Sc.D., President, Second Nature;
    Co-director, American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment and Co-coordinator, Higher Education Associations' Sustainability Consortium (HEASC)
  • 9:00 a.m. - University Strategic Plan Discussions
    • Goal One: Teaching and Learning: Panorama Room
    • Goal Two: Scholarly and Creative: Crest Room
    • Goal Three: Outreach and Engagement: Horizon Room
    • Goal Four: Organization, Culture and Climate: Aurora
  • 11:00 am - Luncheon Discussion - Sponsored by Avista Corp.