111th Congress - 5/22/2009

San Luis Obispo County Energy Summit: America’s Renewable Energy Future

Congressman McCarthy and other Congressman to hold Energy Summit with Local and National Energy Experts

ATASCADERO, CA – On Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., the American Energy Solutions Group will be hosting an Energy Summit with local and national energy experts in San Luis Obispo County, California.  The Summit will be led by Congressman Devin Nunes and Congressman Kevin McCarthy, with other Members of Congress participating. 

It will be open to the public.

Who:   
 
• Rep. Devin Nunes (CA-21), Chairman of the San Luis Obispo Energy Summit
• Rep. Kevin McCarthy (CA-22)
• Rep. Bob Latta (OH-5)
• Rep. Lee Terry (NE-2)

Local Witnesses:

• Patrick Lemieux, Professor, Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo
• Matthew Woods, REC Solar
• Richard Egan, Fresno Nuclear Energy Group
• Scott Peterson, Nuclear Energy Institute
• Linda Parker, Kern Wind Energy Association
• Kim Kirkendall, Energy-Inc.

When:  
Thursday, May 28, 2009
10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Summit) PDT
12:00 pm (Press Conference) PDT

Where: 
California Polytechnic State University
The Alex and Fay Spanos Theatre
1 Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA

Local Contact:           
Vince Fong, District Director for Congressman Kevin McCarthy
(661) 327-3611

The American Energy Solutions Group is working to craft legislative solutions that will lower energy prices for American families and small businesses and create energy independence for the American people.  This event, one of several being held across the United States, is an opportunity for Members of Congress to join with leading experts on energy in a discussion about nuclear power, renewable and alternative energy technologies, and U.S. energy policy, as well as the effect energy legislation pending in Congress will have on American jobs and the economy as a whole.

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