Sessions

10:30-12:00 Session A: Biomass Energy, The Urban Impact
Moderator: Rachel Flynn, Department of Planning and Development Review, City of Richmond
Panelists and Presentations:
Chris French, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay; Biomass and the Coming TMDL Challenge
Ken Ellison, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection; Brownfields and Biomass Projects
Craig Evans, Renewable Energy Consultant; Urban Waste as a Resource
Mary Major and Terry Darton, Virginia DEQ; Biomass Energy, Air Quality Issues and the DEQ

12:00-12:45 Lunch - displays, networking

12:45-2:15 Session B: Sustainability Issues in Biomass Resources
Moderator: Glen Stevens, Ferrum College
Panelists and Presentations:
David Carr, Southern Environmental Law Center; Woody Biomass Issues
Lisa Colosi, University of Virginia; Algae as a Sustainable Resource
Bill Matuszeski, retired, Chesapeake Bay Program; Biomass Utilization and the Bay
Ann Mallek, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors; Land Use Patterns and Future Biomass Production

2:15-2:30 Break - displays, networking

2:30-4:00 Session C: Biomass Feedstock Management Systems
Moderator: Dr. Liam Lightley, Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Panelists and Presentations:
Lance Clark, Roanoke Cement Company; The Market
Dr. Kelly Tiller, Genera Energy; Managing Switchgrass in Tennessee
Lynn Wright, ORNL; Managing Short Rotation Woody Crops
Ed Sontag, Enviva Materials, an Intrinergy Company; Woody Biomass Systems

4:00-4:30 Renewable Energy Legislation Update & Other VBEG Business