Conference Program
NIPPC’s annual Alderbrook meeting offers two days of compelling informational sessions and quality interaction in a beautiful, intimate setting. Join your colleagues and meet the shapers of regional energy policy and resource development, including:
- Susan Ackerman, Commissioner, Public Utility Commission of Oregon
- Philip Jones, Commissioner, Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission
- Phillip Moeller, Commissioner, FERC (invited)
- Todd Myers, Environmental Director, Washington Policy Center
- Ron Nichols, General Manager, Los Angeles Dept. of Water & Power
- Steve Rodgers, Director, Tariffs and Market Development – West, FERC
- Jon Worthington, Advisor to Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy
- Cynthia Mitchell, Principal, E3: Energy, Environment, Economy
- Mike MacDougall, Director, Trade Policy, Powerex Corp.
(partial list)
Banquet Speaker: Todd Myers
We are delighted to announce that Todd Myers, Environmental Director of the Washington Policy Center, will be our banquet speaker for the 2012 conference.
In his book, Eco-Fads, Todd dissects with laser precision the incentives and motivations that lead such seemingly disparate interest groups as environmentalists, politicians, certain business people, and the press to promote eco-fads: trendy environmental causes which often have little to do with actually protecting the environment and in fact usually result in environmental harm due either to a misunderstanding of the problem or an application of flashy, visible, popular but mistaken “solutions.”
Todd will examine the real issues and present possible policies that would actually improve environmental quality while helping humans prosper in the process, as he brings a wealth of inside knowledge to this complex area.
For additional information about Todd Myers and our other stellar presenters, please see the Speakers page.
Registration Information
NIPPC asks consultants, attorneys, vendors and manufacturers interested in attending our annual meeting as “industry colleagues,” to sponsor at the Silver level or beyond. Sponsorship raises participant companies’ profiles while leveraging the intimate venue, quality program, and networking opportunities the meeting offers. For more information, view the sponsorship opportunities link in the upper right hand corner. Please contact Fibi Duke through NIPPC’s office at (206) 624-1546 with any questions you may have.
| Meeting Fees | May & June | July & August |
September 1 | ||
| NIPPC Members | $795 | $950 | $1,150 | ||
| IPPs and Utilities | $1,095 | $1,250 | $1,450 | ||
| Industry Colleagues | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 | ||
| Government | $695 | $850 | $850 | ||
Networking Opportunities
The NIPPC Annual Meeting provides plenty of opportunities for networking & socializing. Whether you are an industry veteran or a newcomer to this exciting field, interaction with other independent power and utility professionals and regulators is key to advancing your business interests. With two receptions during the event, you’ll be sure to spend quality time with colleagues, both new and old.
Questions? Contact us at 206-624-1546 or at info@nippcmeetings.org
Hotel Reservations
The meeting is being held entirely at the Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Union, Washington. It is a gorgeous spot and has been the home of our meeting for the last 8 years.
This year registration at Alderbrook will be handled by our on-site Coordinator, Michelle Knox (360-898-5522). Please contact her directly for your room reservation after signing up for the Conference. We require Conference registration in order to hold a room. See the Accommodations page for further details.
Alternate lodging is also available at the Little Creek Casino and Robin Hood Village nearby Alderbrook. Please visit the Accommodations page for more information. Meeting attendees should contact the Robin Hood or Little Creek Casino directly to make a reservation if required.
