Climate Change

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

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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

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