"It's an honor for EUEC to host Governor Pawlenty and a privilege to be able to provide his keynote to our professional colleagues and the constituents on the critical subject of energy and environment," said Dr. Prabhu Dayal, Chair of EUEC 2008. "We are eager to hear Governor Pawlenty’s efforts through the NGA to secure our energy security, economic well-being, environmental future and quality of life. We deeply appreciate this opportunity to learn about the NGA initiative and how EUEC can potentially collaborate. Directly following Governor Pawlenty, EUEC will welcome the second plenary keynote from Anthony Earley, Chairman and CEO of DTE Energy, for his vision for supplying reliable, reasonably priced electricity while also improving the environment."

"States are leading the way in crafting bold, innovative energy policies that will make us safer, more independent and better stewards of the planet, but we cannot do it alone," Pawlenty said. "Working together to change current practices, reduce current dependencies, and promote new technologies, we can secure a new, clean energy future for America.”

NGA serves as the collective voice of the nation’s governors and provides governors services ranging from representing states on Capitol Hill and before the Administration on key federal issues to developing and implementing innovative solutions to today’s most pressing public policy challenges. Over the course of next year, Governor Pawlenty's "Securing a Clean Energy Future” initiative will identify and implement approaches that:
Use our energy resources better through efficiency and conservation;
Promote non-petroleum based fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel;
Take reasonable steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and
Accelerate research and development of advanced, clean energy technologies.

The EUEC Conference and Expo is the largest this year with 1,350 early registrations. To register for the event, or find hotels to attend this excellent networking meeting, visit www.euec.com. Special Government and Student rates are available.

ABOUT EUEC:

EUEC 2008 now in its 11th year facilitates information exchange and fosters cooperation between leaders and experts in the industry, government, and academia for effective and secure energy development while protecting our environment at the same time. The EUEC Conference and Expo has grown to become the largest energy and environment gathering in America attacting 1,600 delegates to 400 technical presentations from world experts on Clean Air, Mercury, Global Warming and Renewable Energy. EUEC's publication division issues a monthly newsletter and a refereed journal. EUEC's endeavors speak directly to environmental professionals, engineers, scientists, corporate executives, regulatory officials, consultants and financial executives and all who are working on behalf of organizations that want to operate environmentally responsible businesses. All EUEC initiatives are organized by an advisory group comprised of leading professionals in energy and environment. To view EUEC's 2008 conference program sessions and agenda, download the Conference Program.