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Attorney Anthony Buxton to Speak at Climate Change Summit in Boston

February 1, 2010 – Boston, MA – Preti Flaherty will co-host "Positioning Business to Succeed in the Low Carbon Economy - A Climate Change Summit" which will be held February 12, 2010 in Boston. Attorney Anthony Buxton, Co-Chair of the firm's Climate Strategy Group and Chair of the firm's Energy Group, will be speaking as a panelist.  

Preti Flaherty is co-hosting the full-day event with Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Environment Northeast and Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environment. Businesses affected by carbon legislation, large energy consumers and other executives who are responsible for strategic planning regarding energy consumption are invited to join us on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 8 am to 5 pm in Boston, MA. The summit features leading energy experts from the Obama administration and Capitol Hill including:

· Gina McCarthy, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, US EPA on the future of Climate and Energy Policy in the Obama administration

· U.S. Congressman Edward Markey, one of the primary authors of the Waxman-Markey energy and climate bill, who will speak about the road ahead in Washington for climate and energy legislation.

· Ian Bowles, Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environment,

· David Littel, Chair, RGGI Inc.

· Thomas King, President of National Grid

· Tim Healey, CEO & Chairman of EnerNOC

· Nick D'Aberloff, President, New England Clean Energy Council

Presentations will cover topics including:

· Where the states and the region are headed with new carbon and energy legislation and regulation

· Moving forward with RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative) and other state initiatives

· Targets and Initiatives of the Massachusetts Green Communities Act and related programs

· How industry can use policies and programs to invest and prepare for the transition

About the conference: The conference is designed to assist businesses that face growing uncertainty regarding climate and energy regulation and policy. They need assistance finding the resources and answers to help them plan and position their business more favorably in the coming low carbon economy. The event sponsors include Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Preti Flaherty and Environment Northeast.

Topics and discussion: Presentations and panel discussions will answer questions including "What does the debate over energy policy and regulation mean to businesses? What steps are businesses already taking to position themselves for the coming lower carbon economy? What public and private funds are available to help businesses transition to a low carbon economy? What opportunities exist for leaders in this area?

Who should attend: Large energy consumers who are affected by costs, even if they are not directly regulated. Executives engaged in strategic planning regarding energy consumption or the streamlining of industrial processes. Businesses making infrastructure or capital investment decisions in the face of uncertain energy or capital costs. Businesses affected by carbon regulation from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) or any other federal program. Businesses interested in positioning themselves to succeed in a new lower carbon economy. Executives and others interested in finding new opportunities for growth in a low carbon economy.

Registration details: The conference will be held at the Boston Harbor Hotel, located at 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110. Admission is $50/attendee and registration is available online at www.2010climatesummit.org/. Visit the event website for a complete agenda, and more information on speakers and updates.

Details: This event is open to the media at no charge. Admission for all other attendees is $50/attendee and includes lunch. More information and registration info is available at www.2010climatesummit.org/

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