Energy Conference, Expo Scheduled

MAYVILLE, NY -- Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards announced Friday that the County will be hosting a 2-day conference November 14th and 15th that will deal with a wide variety of topics focused on energy.

The First Chautauqua County Energy Conference and Expo will take place at Chautauqua Suites, 215 West Lake Road, Mayville, NY.

"Chautauqua County is taking the lead in developing programs and products that will allow for energy conservation to become an integral part of every home and business," Edwards said.

Doug Champ, Chair and Coordinator of the Chautauqua County Energy Conference, has been working alongside Edwards and Bill Daly, Administrative Director/CEO of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) in organizing the event.

Exhibits begin Friday afternoon at Noon with opening remarks from Edwards and Champ. Panel discussions will take place throughout the afternoon, and conclude at 6:30 PM with a Dinner at Webb's Captain Table with a Keynote speech from George Maziarz, Chairman of the NYS Senate Energy Committee.

On Saturday, simultaneous exhibits & panel discussions on Energy Use & Development Issues will begin at 9 AM.

"If you have questions about solar energy, wind power and energy and the environment, I encourage you to come out to this conference," Edwards said. "There will also be representatives from the Office for the Aging in attendance who will answer questions about HEAP and help for the elderly."

The panel discussions will include the following: County methane to electric project, alternative energy applications such as wind and solar power, bio-derived fuels, green building design, utility rebates and energy conservation applications, Energy Star products and lighting, Jamestown BPU power plant project, thermal energy, and more.

There is no charge to individuals interested in visiting the exhibits and attending the panel discussions. The CCIDA will be coordinating the conference and all exhibits.

For more information, contact the CCIDA at (716) 661-8900, or go to www.chautauquacounty.com.

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