VCEDA WILL AIR ENERGY OUTLOOK EXPERTS TO LOOK AT FUELS' FUTURE.Byline: Daily News OJAI - The Ventura County Economic Development Association will focus on energy issues during its 35th Annual Business Outlook Conference, ``Fueling the Future: The Politics of Power,'' from 8 a.m. to noon Friday at the Ojai Valley Inn. ``With gas prices reaching all-time highs and proposals being debated for liquefied natural gas liquefied natural gas: see under natural gas. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) A product of natural gas which consists primarily of methane. Its properties are those of liquid methane, slightly modified by minor constituents. developments in Ventura County, energy is at the forefront of everyone's minds and will play a significant economic role in our community,'' said Howard Smith, VCEDA chairman. The conference will focus on several topics related to energy, including liquefied natural gas, a controversial energy source in the county. Paul Roberts For the painter and singer of Sniff 'n' the Tears, see . For the dance musician with K-Klass, see . For the linguist, see . For the economist, see . Paul Roberts , the best-selling author of ``The End of Oil: On the Edge of a Perilous New World,'' will be the keynote speaker. ``America will have to lead the charge on increased conservation and efficiency, decreased reliance on oil and coal, and increased development and use of clean energy sources such as natural gas, hydrogen fuel cells, and solar wind power, which will define our global energy economy in the future,'' Roberts said. ``We need to start making these changes now, because the future of life as we know it Life As We Know It is an American television drama on the ABC network during the 2004-2005 season. It was created by Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah. The series was based on the novel Doing It by British writer Melvin Burgess. depends on our actions.'' Other speakers include Australian Counsel-General John Olsen, Barbara Reinhard of Morgan Stanley, Ventura Mayor Brian Brennan of the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance and Joe Desmond, chairman of the California Energy Commission The California Energy Commission is California’s primary energy policy and planning agency. Created in 1974 and headquartered in Sacramento, the Commission has responsibility for activities that include forecasting future energy needs, promoting energy efficiency through . There also will be a panel presentation by representatives from Southern California Edison Southern California Edison (or SCE Corp), the largest subsidiary of Edison International (NYSE: EIX), is the primary electricity supply company for much of Southern California. It provides 11 million people with electricity. , Southern California Gas This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Co., Western States Petroleum Association, Shell Solar and BioEnergy Producers Association. Each year, the business outlook conference focuses on specific economic issues that affect business in the county and the county's economic vitality. Companies from throughout the region are invited. The Ventura County Economic Development Association's mission is to advocate for policies, legislation and programs that stimulate business and the economy. FYI "For your information." See digispeak. FYI - For Your Information Call (805) 388-3457 or visit www.vceda.org. CAPTION(S): box Box: FYI (see text) |
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