Biopower Generation Congress and Exhibition 30-31 October 2012 San Francisco, USABiopower Generation arrives in San Francisco as the 10th edition of the International Biopower Generation series.State Renewable Portfolio Standards remain a key driver for the future of the sector. However negotiating a power purchase agreement is perhaps the most challenging and important milestone of the project. True to our track record, Biopower Generation will connect you with pro-active utilities to develop relationships crucial to the success of your next project. With a streamlined focus on overcoming the challenges of new project development and improving the cost effectiveness of existing facilities, the conference will provide two days of case studies, interactive discussions and intensive networking, bringing together biomass producers and suppliers, project developers and constructors, biotechnology and power plant technology, with investors and utilities for 2 days of intensive, focused discussion. Confirmed speakers include:Steve Gross, Managing Director, West Region Power Generation, Constellation EnergyDon Vawter, Renewable Energy Originator, Southern California EdisonJaisen Mody, General Manager, Generation Projects, Portland General ElectricBob Chaudhuri, Vice President of Business Development, Kiara SolarSteven Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Patriot Energy ServicesJustin DeAngelis, Director, Denham CapitalMike Schewel, Chief Executive Officer, Recast EnergyGlenn Farris, President, Biomass Gas & ElectricOmar Karar, Senior Associate, Leaf Clean EnergyAnders Bisgard, Senior Business Developer, Thermal, Iberdrola RenewablesTim Hughes, Director of Biofuels, Kentucky Energy and Environment CabinetLouis Bravakis, Executive Vice President, Laidlaw EnergyAndrew Johnson, Vice President, TSIRyan McCarthy, Science and Technology Policy Advisor, Office of the Chair, California Air Resources BoardBradford Nordholm, Chief Executive Officer, Starwood EnergyBob Doherty, Partner, Renova Capital PartnersMike Jostrom, Director Renewable Resources, Plum Creek