NREL Growth Forum features 34 clean energy comps

Thirty-four clean energy companies, including seven Colorado companies, will gather in Denver Nov. 3-5 to present their clean energy business cases to a panel of national venture capitalists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory 22nd Industry Growth Forum.

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and many others are slated to speak to more than 500 participants at this year’s Forum. Deutsche Bank Climate Change Advisors will present awards totaling $20,000 for the Best Venture Award and Outstanding Venture Awards.

WHAT:

22nd NREL Industry Growth Forum

WHO:

U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory

WHEN:

Tues. Nov. 3 – Thurs. Nov. 5

WHERE:

Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1750 Welton St., Denver, CO 80202

More than $1.2 billion has been raised by companies presenting at the forum since 2004.

Conference registration is required to attend the 22nd NREL Industry Growth Forum. Complete registration details and the full agenda are available at:http://cleanenergyforum.com/index.php

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Tues., Nov. 3

8:15 – 8:45 a.m.
 Bill Reinert, National Manager of Advanced Technology, Toyota Motor Group
 The Vehicle Revolution and the Future of Driving

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
 Juan Enriquez, Managing Director, Excel Venture Management
 Keynote Address on the investment climate in the clean energy sector.

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
 John Hickenlooper, Mayor, City of Denver
 Gala Welcome Reception – Clean Energy growth Opportunities in Denver

Wed., Nov. 4

8:10 to 8:35 a.m.
 Greg Kats, Senior Director for Climate Change Policy, Good Energies
 The Green Revolution:  Implications for Technology Deployment and Private Capital Investment.

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
 Tom Curtis, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Climate Change Advisors
 Duetsche Bank Climate Change Advisors sponsored presentation of Industry Growth Forum awards

Best Venture Award
Outstanding Venture Award (2 Presented)

Thurs. Nov. 5

8:40 – 9:00 a.m.
 Bill Rittter, Governor, State of Colorado
 Advancing Colorado to a New Energy Economy