IPPBC’s Conference Features National, Heavy Hitter Line-Up

An FDElement dispatch

Love them or loathe them, no doubt that Independent Power Producers (IPPs) play a pivotal role in positioning BC as a green energy leader. And the 7th Annual IPPBC Conference from November 1 to 3rd is set to showcase the people and ideas behind the scenes who are making clean power happen. The sponsor lists counts heavy hitters such as GE, Capital Power Corporation and EnMax as well as home grown leaders, such as BC Hydro.

In Vancouver?  Here is a taste of the  Top 12 Things to do at the Conference.

1. Sunday Night Welcome Reception - 5pm – 7pm Hyatt Regency 3rd floor
2. Sunday Run of River Field Trip - Ashlu Creek Hydro-Power Project
3. Short Course 1 - IPP101: An Introduction to Small Hydro and Wind Projects
4. Short Course 2 - Fixed-Price Contracts for IPP’s: Discussion Forum
5. Short Course 3 - Public Communications for Independent Power Projects
6. Opening Speaker - Honourable Blair Lekstrom, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
7. Monday Keynote Luncheon with Honourable Gordon Campbell Premier
8. Powerex Trading Floor Field Trip - Monday 4:30pm - 6pm
9. Pre-Awards Dinner Reception 6:00pm - 7:00pm
10. Monday Awards Dinner – Reception 6:00 Dinner 7:00 
11. Tuesday Opening Keynote Speaker – John Webster, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
12. Tuesday Keynote Luncheon with David Cornhill Chairman and CEO of AltaGas Income Trust