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Governor Lynch to Open Heating the Northeast Conference

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch has accepted an invitation to address the Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass Conference. Governor Lynch has been a leading advocate for renewable energy in New Hampshire pushing for a new Green Jobs Initiative, funded from part of the proceeds of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and the Renewable Energy Fund.

Governor Lynch will be joined by Former congressman and alternative energy retailer John Peterson and Steve Walker President of New England Wood Pellet for the conference's opening plenary session.

Room Block at the Radisson extended until April 7

Discounted rooms are still available at the Radisson Hotel for the Heating the Northeast Conference. Registration can be made on-line at http://www.radisson.com/heatingthenortheast

Former Congressman John E. Peterson To Give Conference Keynote Address "United States Energy Independence: Is it Achievable and What Will it Take"

John E. Peterson, businessman, alternative energy retailer, and former congressman from Pennsylvania’s 5th congressional district, has accepted an invitation to be keynote speaker for the Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass Conference. Mr. Peterson gained a reputation as an expert on U.S. energy supply in his 12 years in Congress. Mr. Peterson and Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) introduced the first bipartisan energy production bill in the 110th Congress, The National Conservation, Environment and Energy Independence Act, H.R. 6709. According to its supporters, the bill would have put America on the road to energy independence. The legislation would have removed the congressional moratorium on offshore energy production and used the royalties gained from that production to develop next generation alternative and renewable energy sources.

Mr. Peterson also served as Co-Chair of the Congressional Rural Caucus, a bipartisan coalition of more than 140 Members of Congress committed to strengthening and revitalizing rural communities across America. As the representative of Pennsylvania's largest, most rural district, Peterson was committed to strengthening job creation and economic development strategies; improving access to quality, affordable health care; expanding the availability of new technologies and technical education in rural areas; and enhancing the quality of life for his constituents.

In recognition of his support for rural economic development, Peterson was presented with the Congressional Partnership Award by the National Association of Development Organizations.

Governor John Lynch and United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen Invited to Address the Heating the Northeast Conference.

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch (Link) has been invited to give the welcoming address to the Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass Conference. Governor Lynch has been a strong supporter of renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions since first being elected Governor in 2004. Governor Lynch has set a goal of ensuring 25 percent of New Hampshire's energy comes from renewable sources by 2025. Governor Lynch has also been a supporter of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and established a New Hampshire’s Climate Change Task Force which will issue its comprehensive report in March 2009.

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Link) has been invited to be the featured dinner speaker at the Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass Conference dinner April 29. Senator Shaheen is a former Governor of New Hampshire and made clean renewable energy one of her top priorities when she was elected to the Senate in 2008. Senator Shaheen currently serves on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the subcommittee on energy which has important oversight responsibility on United States energy policy.

International Bioenergy Expert Lennart Ljungblom to be Keynote Speaker: Lennart Ljungblom, editor and publisher of Bioenergy International, the leading bioenergy publication worldwide, has accepted an invitation to deliver one of the keynote address at the conference. Mr. Ljungblom is a recognized expert on global developments in biomass thermal as well as other bioenergy technologies.

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Conference Planning Committee

Albrecht von Sydow, Woodstone

Art Kelley, Stovekeepers

Averill Cook, Biomass Commodities

Bill Bell, Maine Pellet Fuels Association

Charlie Page, Homewarmth Inc.

Charlie Niebling, New England Wood Pellet

Chris Haley, Squier Lumber

Dutch Dresser, Maine Energy Systems

Eric Strom, Kirley Masonry

Jennifer Nickulas, PelletSales.com