'Clean Energy Partnerships' Forum, September 18; Event is Part of the Statewide Colorado Tech Week.

Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation

WHAT:
The Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC),
Colorado State University (CSU) and the Northern Colorado Economic
Development Corp. (NCEDC) will host a morning energy forum: "Clean
Energy Partnerships." The forum will have two sessions focusing on
clean energy technologies:

    --  1st Session: Speakers from Colorado's premier universities and
        laboratories will discuss recent research and development in
        renewable energy and emerging energy technologies.

    --  2nd Session: Speakers will address economic development and
        private-public partnerships that focus on renewable energy
        projects in Colorado.

EXHIBITS: See emerging energy technologies in transportation
(unveiling of a new hybrid vehicle project), alternative fuels,
renewable energy, energy efficiency, and a tour of the CSU Engines and
Energy Conversion Laboratory.

WHO:
Speakers from OEMC, CSU, NCEDC, Colorado School of Mines, Jefferson
County Administrator's Office, National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
and the University of Colorado

WHEN:   Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
        (See Full Agenda)
        8:00 a.m. Registration & Networking; Exhibits open
        9:00 - 11:20 a.m. Opening Remarks & Morning Sessions
        11:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tour of Engines Lab and
            Technology Displays
        12:30 p.m. End of Event

WHY:
Learn more about Colorado's many projects involving private-public
partnerships in clean energy technologies. With the rising costs of
fuel and the uncertainty of its foreign sources, clean energy
technologies will have a vital role in meeting our energy needs. Learn
how Colorado is finding solutions to energy demands through new energy
technologies.

WHERE:
--  CSU's Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory, 430 North College
    Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80542
--  Driving Directions from I-25
    --  Take the CO-14 W exit toward Fort Collins
    --  Merge onto E Mulberry St.
    --  Turn slight right onto Riverside Ave. Riverside Ave. becomes
        Jefferson St.
    --  Turn right onto US-287 N/N College Ave.
    --  Turn right into parking lot at 430 North College Ave. FREE
        PARKING

For Agenda, Driving, Map, Parking Directions, please visit the website: http://www.state.co.us/oemc/events/index.htm and click on Clean Energy Partnerships.