November 28-30, 2007

Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, CA

 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 – PRE-CONFERECNE WORKSHOP

Doing Business with Tribes / Doing Business with Industry:  Multiple Perspectives

Strategic Energy Development
Mr. Todd Hooks, Economic Development Director
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

Understanding, Collaboration, and Partnership
Michelle L. Holiday, Manager of Legislative & Native American Affairs
Southern California Edison

Challenges, Learning’s and Rewards
Mary Drury, Customer Service Local Public Affairs Project Manager
Southern California Edison

 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 – INDIAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Renewable Portfolio Standards in Indian Country:  Partnership is the Solution (MAPS)
Mr. A. David Lester, Executive Director
Council of Energy Resource Tribes

Meeting Society’s Expectations for Clean Energy - The Big Policy Picture SCE
Mr. Stuart R. Hemphill, Director of Renewable and Alternative Power
Southern California Edison Company

Transmission for Renewables
Mr. Ronald L. Litzinger, Senior Vice President, Transmission and Distribution
Southern California Edison

RPS Opportunities
Mr. Frank De Rosa, Director, Renewables Supply
Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Regulatory Challenges for Modern Tribal Development
Mr. Donald M. Clary, Partner

Holland & Knight

 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 – INDIAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Kumeyaay Wind Energy Project
Michael Connolly Miskwish, Councilman
Campo Kumeyaay Nation

Financing Indian Energy
Mr. Derrick Watchman, Vice President
Native American Banking Group, Commercial Bank, JPMorgan Chase

Financing Indian Energy
Tracey A. LeBeau, Partner
Red Mountain Tribal Energy

Tribal Investment & Financing of Renewable Energy Projects
Steve Gundersen, President
Tallsalt Financial Group