Conference Day 1 - Wednesday, April 13
Reserve Account Holders Meeting
9:00am - 11:30am
Room: Echo Park
Climate Regulation 101
9:30am - 1:00pm
Reserve Verifiers Meeting
11:30am – 1:00pm
Room: Echo Park
WCI Stakeholders Meeting
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room: Hollywood Ballrooms A, B & C
California & WCI Offset Markets: Opportunities and Risks
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Room: Hollywood Ballrooms D&E
Reserve Board of Directors Meeting
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Room: Vantage
Reserve Project Showcase
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Room: Trousdale Estates
Conference Day 2 - Thursday, April 14
Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
7:00am - 5:00pm
Continental Breakfast
7:00am - 8:00am
Welcome Remarks
8:00am - 8:20am
Speakers:

Gary Gero
Linda Adams
Véronique Bugnion

Gary GeroClimate Action Reserve

Linda AdamsCalifornia Environmental Protection Agency

Véronique BugnionThomson Reuters Point Carbon
Keynote Addresses and Discussion
8:20am - 9:45am
Speakers:

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Gray Davis
Terry Tamminen
Ed Begley Jr.

Arnold SchwarzeneggerState of California

Gray DavisState of California

Terry Tamminen Seventh Generation Advisors

Ed Begley Jr.Networking Break
9:45am - 10:00am
California Government Officials Discuss AB 32
10:30am - 11:45pm
Moderator:

Gray Davis

Gray DavisState of California
Speakers:

Karen Ross
Mary Nichols*
Linda Adams
Nancy Ryan

Karen RossCalifornia Department of Food and Agriculture

Mary Nichols*California Air Resources Board

Linda AdamsCalifornia Environmental Protection Agency

Nancy RyanCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
Description:
Leading regulators from California agencies will discuss implementation of AB 32 and what the landmark law means for the state, country and global community.
Closing of Opening Session
11:45am - 12:15pm
Speakers:

Brian M. Storms
Ronald Litzinger

Brian M. StormsNYSE Blue

Ronald LitzingerSouthern California Edison
Lunch
12:15pm - 1:30pm
Breakout Session 1
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Path 1: Carbon Markets in North AmericaCalifornia Takes the Stage
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Moderator:

Gary Gero

Gary GeroClimate Action Reserve
Speakers:

James Goldstene
Julia Levin
Scott Murtishaw

James GoldsteneCalifornia Air Resources Board

Julia LevinCalifornia Natural Resources Agency

Scott MurtishawCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
Description:
This year, all eyes will on be on the Golden State as it continues its environmental leadership through its pioneering policies and initiatives to protect the environment and natural resources, support the creation of green jobs and move towards a clean energy economy. In this session, key California policymakers will discuss development of the state’s programs under AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. Discussion topics will cover the California cap-and-trade, renewable and energy efficiency, clean fuel and vehicle, and adaptation programs.
Path 2: New Developments in Federal, State and Local Climate PolicyPollution Impacts on Disadvantaged Communities
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Moderator:

Wendy James

Wendy JamesThe Better World Group
Speakers:

Kevin De León
Cecilia Estolano
Dr. Manuel Pastor
Cecil Corbin-Mark

Kevin De LeónCalifornia State Senate

Cecilia EstolanoGreen for All

Dr. Manuel PastorUniversity of Southern California

Cecil Corbin-MarkWE ACT for Environmental Justice
Description:
Air and water pollution, toxic chemicals and contaminated properties tend to disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities in both urban and rural areas of the United States. This session will examine environmental justice around the country, with a special focus on California, and the potential for climate policies to also reduce other negative impacts on these communities.
Path 3: New Strategies and SolutionsMarquee Acts: Corporate Leadership and Best Practices
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Moderator:

Sarah Stanner-Cranston

Sarah Stanner-CranstonClimate Action Reserve
Speakers:

Peter Liu
Kimbrely Matsoukas

Peter LiuNew Resource Bank

Kimbrely MatsoukasBentley Prince Street
Description:
Businesses play an important role in taking action on climate change and showing environmental leadership. This session will highlight the environmental initiatives being undertaken by progressive companies to address their climate change impacts.
Path 4: Looking at OffsetsThe Role of Agriculture
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Moderator:

Ricardo Bayon

Ricardo BayonEKO Asset Management Partners LLC
Speakers:

Cynthia L. Cory
Adam Diamant
John Hodges
Kathryn Bickel Goldman
Belinda Morris

Cynthia L. CoryCalifornia Farm Bureau Federation

Adam DiamantElectric Power Research Institute

John HodgesSunOne Solutions

Kathryn Bickel GoldmanClimate Action Reserve

Belinda MorrisEnvironmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Description:
Agriculture-based projects have great potential to deliver high-quality, low cost GHG reductions with significant environmental and economic co-benefits for rural America. This session will analyze the development of soil management and rice cultivation protocols and the roles these project types can play in voluntary and compliance markets.
Networking Break
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Breakout Session 2
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Path 1: Carbon Markets in North AmericaMarket Dynamics in California and WCI
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Moderator:

Emilie Mazzacurati

Emilie MazzacuratiPoint Carbon
Speakers:

Kedin Kilgore
Scott Subler
Frank Harris
Graeme Martin

Kedin KilgoreBarclays Capital

Scott SublerEnvironmental Credit Corp. (ECC)

Frank HarrisSouthern California Edison

Graeme MartinShell Energy North America
Description:
Both the California and WCI carbon markets are slated to launch in January 2012. This session will discuss and forecast the supply and demand for allowances and offset credits, as well as other key considerations for participants in these markets.
Path 2: New Developments in Federal, State and Local Climate PolicyFederal Climate Policy and Programs
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Moderator:

Tim Profeta

Tim ProfetaNicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University
Speakers:

Scott Weaver
Steve Corneli
Kyle Danish
Ben Machol

Scott WeaverScience Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Steve CorneliNRG Energy

Kyle DanishVan Ness Feldman

Ben MacholU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Description:
Congress’ failure to act on climate change has been widely reported. Nevertheless, a wide array of federal initiatives is continuing to move forward and may have broad-ranging impacts. This session will cover initiatives, programs, regulations and potential activities from EPA, USDA, FTC, CEQ and other agencies.
Path 3: New Strategies and SolutionsThe New Clean Energy Economy and Green Jobs
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Moderator:

Margret Kim

Margret KimCalifornia Environmental Protection Agency
Speakers:

Noel Perry
Chris Busch
Nancy Sutley
Margaret Bruce
La Ronda Bowen

Noel PerryNext10

Chris BuschApollo Alliance

Nancy SutleyWhite House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)

Margaret BruceEcology Action

La Ronda BowenCalifornia Air Resources Board
Description:
In this session, speakers will discuss the development of a new clean energy economy and how it affects job creation.
Path 4: Looking at OffsetsInternational Forestry: the Great Green Hope
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Moderator:

Linda Adams

Linda AdamsCalifornia Environmental Protection Agency
Speakers:

Toby Janson-Smith
John Nickerson
Brian Shillinglaw
Dr. Stephan Schwartzman

Toby Janson-SmithConservation International

John NickersonClimate Action Reserve

Brian ShillinglawNew Forests Advisory Inc.

Dr. Stephan SchwartzmanEnvironmental Defense Fund
Description:
International forestry is poised to have a tremendous impact on the California and WCI markets. This session will analyze the roles international forest offsets and REDD will play in these markets and the status of adopting them.
Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Day 3 - Friday, April 15
Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
7:30am - 4:00pm
Continental Breakfast
7:30am - 8:30am
Welcome and Keynote Addresses
8:30am - 9:30am
Speakers:

Gary Gero
Steven Kline
Henry Derwent 
Tom Lewis
Gina McCarthy

Gary GeroClimate Action Reserve

Steven KlinePG&E Corporation

Henry Derwent IETA

Tom LewisGreenX

Gina McCarthyUS EPA
Authors Roundtable
9:30am - 10:30am
Moderator:

Liza Tucker

Liza TuckerMarketplace
Speakers:

Terry Tamminen
Jeffrey Horowitz
Matthew Kahn

Terry Tamminen Seventh Generation Advisors

Jeffrey HorowitzAvoided Deforestation Partners

Matthew KahnUCLA
Networking Break
10:30am - 11:00am
Breakout Session 1
11:00am - 12:30pm
Path 1: Carbon Markets in North AmericaA Peek Behind the Scenes
11:00am - 12:30pm
Moderator:

Véronique Bugnion

Véronique BugnionThomson Reuters Point Carbon
Speakers:

Lars Kvale
Mark Wenzel
Nicole Singh
Abyd Karmali

Lars KvaleNYSE Blue

Mark WenzelCalifornia Environmental Protection Agency

Nicole SinghRegional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Inc.

Abyd KarmaliBank of America Merrill Lynch
Description:
A number of institutions are now coming into place to make the California and WCI markets function. This session will take a deeper look into these markets’ infrastructures, including exchanges, registries, auction platforms and contracts.
Path 2: New Developments in Federal, State and Local Climate PolicySupporting Roles: the Complementary Regulations of AB 32
11:00am - 12:30pm
Moderator:

Michael Gibbs

Michael GibbsCalifornia Environmental Protection Agency
Speakers:

James Boyd
Eileen Wenger Tutt
V. John White
Jeffrey Kightlinger

James BoydCalifornia Energy Commission

Eileen Wenger TuttCalifornia Electric Transportation Coalition

V. John WhiteCenter for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technologies (CEERT)

Jeffrey KightlingerMetropolitan Water District of Southern California
Description:
While cap and trade has received most of the public attention, over 80 percent of the GHG reductions under AB 32 will come from a variety of “complementary regulations,” such as renewable electricity, energy efficiency, clean car standards and the low carbon fuel standard. This session will examine these complementary regulations.
Path 3: New Strategies and SolutionsPreparing for Regulations: the Business Perspective
11:00am - 12:30pm
Moderator:

Jack Broadbent

Jack BroadbentBay Area Air Quality Management District
Speakers:

Daniel Lieberman
JP Brisson
Obadiah Bartholomy

Daniel LiebermanChevron Corporation

JP BrissonLinklaters

Obadiah BartholomySacramento Municipal Utility District
Description:
Leading businesses have been proactive and innovative in preparing for regulations. Panelists in this session will participate in a roundtable discussion on how they are reacting to regulations and implementing compliance strategies.
Path 4: Looking at OffsetsNuts and Bolts of ARB Offset Protocols: Part 1
11:00am - 12:30pm
Speakers:

Derik Broekhoff
Gabe Petlin
Robert Hrubes, Ph.D
Rajinder Sahota

Derik BroekhoffClimate Action Reserve

Gabe PetlinPacific Forest Trust

Robert Hrubes, Ph.DScientific Certification Systems

Rajinder SahotaCalifornia Air Resources Board
Description:
In a two-part session, a breakdown of the nuts and bolts of protocol types under AB 32 will be presented. The first session will address the forest and urban forest protocols.
Lunch
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Breakout Session 2
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Path 1: Carbon Markets in North AmericaJuggling Renewables and Carbon
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Moderator:

Erin Rogers

Erin RogersUnion of Concerned Scientists
Speakers:

Anthony Eggert
Hal Snyder
Avis Kowalewski
Peter Miller
Matthew Barmack

Anthony EggertCalifornia Environmental Protection Agency

Hal SnyderSouthern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)

Avis KowalewskiCalpine Corporation

Peter MillerNatural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

Matthew BarmackCalpine Corp.
Description:
This session will focus on the power sector - how will cap-and-trade impact the electricity market? We'll also look at the interplay between RECs and the carbon market. How will the 33 percent RPS be met? And how will that impact the carbon market?
Path 2: New Developments in Federal, State and Local Climate PolicyBuilding Partnerships: Regional Programs
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Moderator:

Denise Sheehan

Denise SheehanThe Climate Registry
Speakers:

Nicholas Bianco
Frank Gorke
Maria Elena Giner
Tim Lesiuk

Nicholas BiancoWRI

Frank GorkeMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Maria Elena GinerBorder Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC)

Tim LesiukBritish Columbia Climate Action Secretariat
Description:
Now that a comprehensive U.S. federal climate policy appears to be off the table for the next several years, regional initiatives like the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) have taken on the spotlight. States are actively discussing opportunities to pursue joint climate policies. This session will examine that effort, the challenges involved and the potential for success.
Path 3: New Strategies and SolutionsThe Sequels: the Transition of Voluntary and Pre-compliance Markets
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Moderator:

Olga Chistyakova

Olga ChistyakovaThomson Reuters Point Carbon
Speakers:

David Antonioli
Mark Mondik
Harold Buchanan
Jonathan Shopley

David AntonioliVCSA

Mark MondikTerraPass

Harold BuchananCE2 Capital Partners

Jonathan ShopleyThe CarbonNeutral Company
Description:
This session will examine the transformational state of the North American voluntary and pre-compliance markets. The panel will explore the challenges complying emitters face in new project development, contracting of forward credits and spot transactions. The discussion will explore the potential supply and demand for voluntary credits and cover the morphing of the voluntary market into a pre-compliance market for California.
Path 4: Looking at OffsetsNuts and Bolts of ARB Offset Protocols: Part 2
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Moderator:

Joel Levin

Joel LevinClimate Action Reserve
Speakers:

Michael Coté
Charles Purshouse
Jeff Cohen
Rajinder Sahota

Michael CotéRuby Canyon Engineering Inc.

Charles PurshouseCamco

Jeff CohenEOS Climate

Rajinder SahotaCalifornia Air Resources Board
Description:
The second session will take a look at the nuts and bolts of the ODS and livestock manure protocols under AB 32. The session will also take a forward look at additional protocols being considered for adoption by ARB.




