U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs

News Media Contact(s):
Jonathan Shradar, (202) 586-4940		 For Immediate Release
October 22, 2007
 
Senior Energy Department Official in Silicon Valley to Highlight Commercialization Potential for Advanced Clean Energy Technologies
Media Availability to Follow
 
REDWOOD CITY, CA – Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 23, 2007, U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Alexander Karsner will address the Alternative Energy Innovations Conference where he is expected to discuss the Bush Administration’s efforts to accelerate commercial adoption of advanced clean energy technologies.  Assistant Secretary Karsner will highlight the importance of public-private partnerships in promoting greater energy efficiency and encouraging the broader use of clean energy to power homes, businesses and vehicles.

NOTE:  Media must register for media credentials with Adam Wade at (415) 439-6666 or adam.wade@dowjones.com to gain access to the event.

WHO: U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Alexander Karsner
WHAT: Remarks to the Alternative Energy Innovations Conference on the Bush Administration’s efforts to accelerate commercial adoption of advanced clean energy technologies
**Media Availability to Immediately Follow**
WHEN: Tuesday, October 23, 2007
9:50AM PDT
**Credentialed media should plan to arrive no later than 9:30AM PDT to check-in.**
WHERE: Alternative Energy Innovations Conference
Sofitel San Francisco Bay
Grand Ballroom
223 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065
 
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C.