National Renewable Energy Conference
Coming to Atlanta for First Time
Renewable Energy Markets 2009 conference will take place
Sept. 13–16 at Omni Hotel at CNN Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts
Marci Grossman, 480-502-8100; keycommpr@cox.net
Jeff Swenerton, 415-561-2119; jeff@resource-solutions.org

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Aug. 3, 2009 – The Renewable Energy Markets Conference (formerly the National Renewable Energy Marketing Conference) is coming to Atlanta for the first time. The renewable energy industry's premier conference will take place Sept. 13-Sept. 16 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center.

The conference is sponsored by the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The theme of the 2009 National Renewable Energy Marketing Conference is: Leading the New Energy Economy.

"With a new administration in place focused on renewable energy, this year's conference will clearly be dynamic, informative and educational," said Arthur O'Donnell, executive director of the Center for Resource Solutions, the nonprofit organization that is the conference organizer. "REM 2009 covers the fundamentals of renewables markets for newcomers as well as going deeper into current policy, marketing and purchasing issues for seasoned professionals."

Jon Wellinghoff, the Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), will be the keynote speaker. The Conference's six areas of focus include include: policy, utilities, fundamentals, markets and trading, marketing and claims, and purchasers.

To view the agenda or register, visit www.renewableenergymarkets.com. Participants attending the conference will be able to make their presence known among top renewable energy project developers, wholesale and retail power marketers, electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, government agencies, consulting firms, and nonprofit organizations.

• Network with businesses and colleagues at a conference venue reserved exclusively for this event.
• Gain new insights through the shared experiences and knowledge of leading experts, businesses and purchasers.
• Participate in new interactive sessions and discussions on the latest topics and issues related to renewable energy and carbon markets.
• Learn about profitable strategies for industry growth and current renewable energy supply and demand trends

Awards Banquet
The 2009 Green Power Leadership Awards will be presented at the 2009 National Green Power Leadership Awards and Banquet in conjunction with the conference. The banquet will take place on Monday evening, Sept. 14.

Check out the updated conference agenda
We've posted an ambitious, far-reaching program covering many aspects of renewable energy development, transmission, siting, and marketing, with a strong emphasis on the state of voluntary renewable energy markets. With hundreds of attendees representing utilities, REC marketers, regulators, policy experts, and others, expect an exciting week with a full program:

Media Contact: please contact Jeff Swenerton at 415-561-2119 or jeff@resource-solutions.org with questions about the conference or to receive your complementary media pass.

About Renewable Energy Markets
For 14 years, Renewable Energy Markets (formerly the National Renewable Energy Marketing Conference) has been the paramount annual gathering attended by leading renewable energy and green power industry stakeholders. Each year the most influential key players, including power marketers, renewable energy developers, large purchasers, retail and wholesale green power suppliers, electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, government agencies, energy consultants and nonprofit experts gather to listen to their peers present on the major issues facing the industry. This year's conference promises to be the best yet and will take place in Atlanta, Georgia from September 13–16, 2009.

Conference details always online at www.renewableenergymarkets.com