Stakeholder Workshop: Fostering Constructive Dialogue on the Role of Biomass in Stationary Source Carbon Strategies
April 7, 2016
EPA Headquarters, William J Clinton East, Room 1153
Washington, DC, USA
Agenda
9:00-9:15 Overview and Opening Remarks
- Sarah Dunham – Director, EPA Office of Atmospheric Programs
- Brian Southwell – Senior Research Scientist, RTI International
9:15-10:15 U.S. Biomass Resources and Trends
- Justin Baker – Senior Economist, RTI International
- Seth Walker – Associate Bioenergy Economist, RISI
- Discussion
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-12:00 Different Approaches to Carbon-Beneficial Biomass Resources
- James Frederick – Professor, Clemson University
- Nancy Heimann – CEO, Enginuity Worldwide
- Greg Latta – Assistant Professor, University of Idaho
- Discussion
12:00-1:15 Lunch
1:15-2:30 State Practices and Perspectives
- Anna Dirkswager – Clean Energy Economy Minnesota
- Joe Fontaine – RGGI Program Manager, New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services
- Claire Jahns – Assistant Secretary for Natural Resources Climate Issues, California Natural Resources Agency
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-4:00 Panel Discussion – State Practices and Perspectives (Continued)
- Marcus Kauffman – Biomass Resource Specialist, Oregon Department of Forestry
- Henry Porter – Director, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Emissions, Evaluation and Support Division
- Discussion
4:00 Closing Remarks
Back to Carbon Dioxide Emissions Associated with Bioenergy and Other Biogenic Sources.