Governor’s 2017 Energy Development Summit to explore
“crossroads of innovation”
Featuring keynotes from Bloomberg NEF, CNBC, Vivint Solar, American Petroleum Institute
SALT LAKE CITY (May 2, 2017) — Gov. Gary R. Herbert has announced the sixth annual Utah Energy Development Summit, to be held May 3-4, 2017 at the Grand America Hotel. This year’s theme is “Crossroads of Innovation”. The two-day conference and trade show will incorporate perspectives from over 75 thought leaders across industry, government, technology and education, and will focus on building Utah’s sustainable energy future.
“The state of Utah is proud to be a vital partner in promoting meaningful dialogue and public-private partnerships which lead to responsible, economically smart energy development,” said Gov. Gary R. Herbert. “Now in its sixth year, the summit continues to promote pioneering solutions to some of our most immediate challenges, and these solutions may power our future communities with affordable and reliable energy in the years to come.”
New to this year’s summit is the USTAR Innovation Room, which will include “TED Talk” style presentations from 12 rising entrepreneurs in the fields of conventional energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation.
Conference highlights to include:
May 3, 2017
Ethan Zindler, head of Americas for Bloomberg New Energy Finance, will discuss the world’s energy priorities for meeting a growing global population while addressing environmental challenges.
Ambassador of Mexico to the United States Gerónimo Gutiérrez, will detail the critical energy relations between America and its neighbors to the South.
Key officials from Germany, France, the United Arab Emirates, and Mexico will share best practices, emerging trends, and leadership strategies for succeeding in the global energy economy on a mainstage panel.
May 4, 2017
Gov. Herbert will open the summit as a featured speaker, and discuss western energy leadership on a panel with Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead and Jack Gerard, President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute.
A series of dynamic keynotes will be delivered by leaders at Rocky Mountain Power, Dominion Questar, Vivint Solar, sPower, and Huntsman Corporation.
A new report by the Office of Energy, highlighting Utah’s innovative solutions for new, clean coal technologies will be released.
During the Lunch Plenary, Gov. Herbert will honor six Energy Pioneers whose leadership has ushered Utah into a new century of opportunities.
Former vice president of Alcoa, Bill O’Rourke will discuss the ethics of leadership, followed by a mainstage panel with business developers from Rio Tinto, Bowie Resources, Stantec, Redmond Inc. and the Dwight D. Eisenhower School.
Writer and editor of The Gartman Letter, and CNBC contributor, Dennis Gartman, will close the conference discussing the latest trends in the energy markets.
Topic-specific breakout sessions will provide a breadth of discussion, including the role of energy in meeting environmental advancements.
“As the ‘crossroads of innovation’, Utah continues in our ongoing dedication to thread key relationships across a variety of stakeholders to advance technologies and solutions which provide value locally, nationally and globally,” said Dr. Laura Nelson, the governor’s energy advisor. “With a robust speaker line up, three mainstage panels, and a series of forward-thinking breakout sessions, we excitedly anticipate that this summit will be our best yet.”
The full agenda and registration information can be found online at GovernorsEnergySummit.com.
Media should RSVP to Meghan Stettler for event-specific credentials at meghanstettler@utah.gov.
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About the Governor’s Office of Energy Development (OED)
Governor Gary R. Herbert recognizes energy as one of the four cornerstones of Utah’s strength, along with education, job creation, and self-determination. In recognition of this priority, the Governor’s Office of Energy Development (OED) was created in 2011 to advance Utah’s diverse energy sector through planning, policy and direct engagement with the private sector; and thereby to foster economic growth through energy development and conservation activities and through the provision of affordable, reliable energy. For more information, visit energy.utah.gov.
About the Utah Energy Development Summit
The Governor’s Energy Development Summit began in 2011. With an anticipated 1,200 attendees this year, the summit continues to be the largest event of its kind in the Intermountain West. For more information, visit GovernorsEnergySummit.com.
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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule
May 1, 2017 - May 5, 2017
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, May 1
10:00 a.m. Calls to Constituents
Location: Governor’s Office
10:30 a.m. Meeting with State Board of Education Chair
Location: Governor’s Office
11:15 a.m. Meet with Chief of Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
12:15 p.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
2:30 p.m. Governor’s Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
4:30 p.m. Meeting with State Board of Education Members
Location: Governor’s Office
Tuesday, May 2
9:00 a.m. 3rd District Juvenile Court Judicial Interviews
Location: Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. Meeting with State Board of Education Members
Location: Governor’s Office
3:00 p.m. Education Focus Group
Location: Governor’s Office
4:35 p.m. Republican Governors Association Healthcare Conference Call
Location: Governor’s Office
7:00 p.m. Aerospace Pathways Graduation
Location: State Capitol, Rotunda
Media Access
Wednesday, May 3
10:00 a.m. Preparation for Energy Development Summit
Location: Governor’s Office
11:00 a.m. Photos with Legislators
Location: Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. USHE Leadership Quarterly Meeting
Location: Governor’s Office
2:30 p.m. Economic Development Meetings
Location: Governor’s Office
6:00 p.m. Energy Development Summit Reception
Location: Salt Lake City
Thursday, May 4
All day: 2017 Energy Development Summit
Media Access
9:25 a.m. Governor’s Policy Discussion
Location: Grand America Hotel
Media Access
12:00 p.m. Luncheon and Energy Pioneer Awards
Location: Grand America Hotel
Media Access
Friday, May 5
9:15 a.m. Meeting with Executive Director of Commission on Crime and Juvenile Justice
Location: Governor’s Office
10:30 a.m. Meet with Executive Director of Dept. of Administrative Services
Location: Governor’s Mansion
11:35 a.m. Meet with General Counsel
Location: Governor’s Office
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
May 1, 2017 - May 5, 2017
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, May 1
No public events
Tuesday, May 2
No public events
Wednesday, May 3
No public events
Thursday, May 4
No public events
Friday, May 5
No public events
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Nominees announced for 2nd District Court vacancy
SALT LAKE CITY – The 2nd District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the 2nd District Court. The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Scott Hadley, effective Aug. 1, 2017. The 2nd Judicial District includes Davis, Morgan, and Weber counties.
The nominees for the vacancy are: Catherine Conklin, domestic relations commissioner, Second District Court; Camille Neider, attorney/owner, Hutchison Neider; Reuben Renstrom, justice court judge, South Ogden Justice Court, South Weber Justice Court, Harrisville Justice Court, Riverdale Justice Court, Woods Cross Justice Court; Dean Saunders, deputy county attorney, Weber County Attorney’s Office; Jennifer Valencia, director, Utah Sentencing Commission.
Written comments can be submitted to the 2nd District Judicial Nominating Commission Chair Mark Johnson at judicialvacancies@utah.gov or Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, P.O. Box 142330, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2330. The deadline for written comments is noon May 8, 2017. The Nominating Commission may request further information or conduct an investigation of the nominees after reviewing public comments. After the public comment period, the names will be sent to Gov. Gary R. Herbert, who will have 30 days to make an appointment. Gov. Herbert’s appointee is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
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Utah Board of Juvenile Justice to announce
Do the Write Thing Challenge youth national award winners
What: In partnership with the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, the Utah Board of Juvenile Justice will announce two national finalists and honor 12 middle school students for their written anti-violence essay entries for Utah’s seventeenth annual Do the Write Thing Challenge, part of the National Campaign to Stop Youth Violence, at a luncheon in their honor.
Background:
In August 2016, Gov. Herbert issued a letter encouraging 7th and 8th grade students statewide to examine the impact of youth violence on their lives and write about what might be done to change the culture of youth violence. School districts reported that over 2,000 students participated in classroom discussions, and nearly 2,000 students wrote about youth violence. More than 900 students chose to submit writings for review.
Utah’s Do the Write Thing Challenge finalists come from 6 schools in Draper, Herriman, Layton, South Ogden, and West Jordan. Sponsored by the Utah Board of Juvenile Justice, the Do the Write Thing Challenge plays a key role in Utah’s long-term strategy to end youth violence. 7th and 8th grade student writers are encouraged to present via writing their proposals on how youth, adults, and community members can prevent and interrupt the causes of youth violence and bullying.
Utah’s two national finalists, along with other nationwide finalists, will be recognized by the National Campaign to Stop Violence at the Do the Write Thing Challenge national recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C. this July. Finalists will meet with Utah’s congressional delegation and discuss issues surrounding youth violence, and attend a reception hosted by the Ambassador to the United States for the State of Kuwait. A book containing the students’ writings will be placed in the Library of Congress.
View Gov. Herbert’s 2016 letter to educators here. More information on the Do the Write Thing Challenge here.
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