Summit on CleanTech Law and the New Energy Policy September 18, 2009

Enormous efforts are being made worldwide to deal with climate change - much of which is directly traceable to the use of "dirty" technologies. Governments, affected industries and others are working intensively to develop alternative, renewable energy replacements for traditional fossil fuels.

Business executives, lawyers, government officials and other public policymakers are playing a crucial role in developing the necessary strategies to solve this pressing problem. Southwestern Law School is bringing these decision-makers together at the "Summit on CleanTech Law and Energy Policy." Issues to be discussed at the Summit include:

* What opportunities do new federal policies offer the renewable energy sector?
* How can CleanTech companies access the close to $80 billion in the Federal Stimulus Package allocated for renewables?
* What further incentives are offered at the California state level?
* Are cities leading the way?
* How do evolving federal and state business models compare to those of renewable's world market leaders?
* How can CleanTech companies benefit from the strengthened mix of local to federal incentives?
* How can CleanTech companies collaborate with public and private research groups to innovate more effectively and enhance their existing technologies?
* How does the private venture and financing sector view investment in CleanTech companies and what opportunities are investors looking for?

These issues, and many more, will be addressed by well-known experts on federal and state initiatives, CleanTech research, patent protection, and renewable energy models from other countries.

The Summit is an excellent opportunity to expand your network of important government and private-sector players, and to increase yours or your clients' renewable energy business in California and other regional U.S. markets.

Early bird registeration until Sept 10th; $195, $295 after.

Official Website: http://www.swlaw.edu/academics/speakers/2009cleantech