2nd Annual International Energy from Biomass and Waste Expo to be held October 14th-16th in downtown Pittsburgh!

What: EBW is the premier North American showcase and educational forum for the growing business of using energy and biomass waste to clean & renewable energy supplies. In addition to a traditional technology exhibition, the event features two days of conference tracks featuring targeted market, technology, finance & investment, project development, and workforce development forums.

Notable speakers confirmed to date include Dan Griffiths, Deputy Secretary of the PA DEP's Office of Energy & Technology Development, Wilfred Muskins, Deputy Secretary of the PA DCED's Office of International Business Development, Joel Morrison, Director of the West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund, Brian Kennedy, VP of Government Relations for the Pittsburgh Technology Council, and Frank Horrigan, SW Regional Director of the Governor's Action Team.

When: October 14th 5pm-7pm- Welcome Reception

October 15th 9am-5pm- Day 1 of Conference

October 16th 9am-5pm- Day 2 of Conference

Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center

1004 Fort Duquesne Boulevard

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Why: As issues of energy security and environmental protection begin to dominate policy and the news, domestically produced energy from biomass and waste can provide an economically viable alternative to traditional energy sources. Now is the time for bioenergy in Pittsburgh as Pennsylvania's natural resources and recent legislation put the state in prime position to be a national and international leader.