CNSE and New Energy New York present the 2nd Annual New Energy Symposium

"What an exciting opportunity to have so many leading energy companies in one place to exchange information and solutions that create real opportunities for new, sustainable and low-impact renewable alternatives," said Paul Tonko, President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. "This second annual New Energy Symposium represents an investment toward a much cleaner, more sustainable and economically beneficial future for New York State and the nation."

"The UAlbany NanoCollege is delighted to host and lead an event which is both exciting and important," said Dr. Alain E. Kaloyeros, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of CNSE. "The New Energy Symposium gives leading executives from the energy industry, state and federal government, and academia an opportunity to formulate alternative energy strategies, while also demonstrating New York State's leadership in driving the critical energy and environmental technologies of the future."

"This year's second annual New Energy Symposium, highlighted by the addition of the Hydrogen Expo, is showcasing New York's efforts to develop and expand the potential for hydrogen to generate clean and renewable energy," said Dr. Pradeep Haldar, Executive Director of NENY and Director of E2TAC. "With more than 450 attendees on hand to discuss emerging trends and new opportunities related to alternative energy, the event represents an important step toward spurring energy independence in the U.S and beyond."

NYSTAR Acting Executive Director Edward Reinfurt said, "Reaching the state's energy objectives will require an extraordinary collaborative effort between industry, academia and government. NYSTAR is excited by the opportunity to help identify the people and the technologies which will enable us to achieve our goals."

"I'm pleased to participate in this unique and timely symposium,"said New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis. "Global climate change demands the development of clean, efficient energy technologies that will reduce our carbon footprint. This forum, which allows government, business and academia to share cutting-edge research and information, is critical to fostering the innovations necessary to ensure a healthy, sustainable future."

Panelists at the event represent a host of companies, including General Electric, General Motors, Plug Power, UTC, EYP, KeySpan Energy, New York Power Authority, NYSERDA, Earthrise Capital, Lazard Capital, New York Solar Energies Industry Association, BP Solar, CDTA, AWS True Wind and Northeast Biofuels, among others. The event is presented by NYSERDA and sponsored by CDTA, Plug Power, Heslin Rothenberg Farley and Mesiti, Skansa, EYP Architecture & Engineering, CACT at Alfred University, General Motors and Air Products.

New York is the third-largest consumer of energy among all states, spending almost $43 billion in energy bills in 2003. New York is also well-suited to benefit from the expansion of new energy technologies, with more than 170 businesses in this sector, as well as universities that are conducting cutting-edge research and development.