May 12, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy Official to Host Press Conference on new Report Outlining Potential of Wind Power in our Nation’s Clean Energy Future
WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Alexander (Andy) Karsner will host a press conference at the National Press Club to unveil a new report outlining the technical feasibility of wind power in providing 20 percent of our nation’s electricity needs by 2030.
Wind power is a critical component of the Bush Administration’s long-term strategy to increase our nation’s energy and economic security through the research, development and deployment of clean, cutting-edge technologies. DOE is partnering with the private sector to diversify our nation’s energy supply and fundamentally change the way we power our homes, businesses and vehicles.
| WHO: |
Andy Karsner, DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Suedeen Kelly, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Randall Swisher, Executive Director, American Wind Energy Association
Dan Arvizu, Director, DOE National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Bob Lukefahr, President, Power Americas, BP Alternative Energy North America
Tony Kavanagh, Vice President, Government Relations, American Electric Power |
| WHAT: |
Press Conference on New Report Outlining Potential for Wind Power to Provide 20 Percent of our Nation’s Electricity Needs by 2030 |
| WHEN: |
Monday, May 12, 2008
2:00PM EDT |
| WHERE: |
The National Press Club
Holeman Lounge, 13th Floor
529 14th Street NW
Washington, D.C. |
NOTE: Media may join the press conference by accessing the listen-only line at (800) 895-8134.
Media
contact(s):
Jennifer Scoggins, (202) 586-4940
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