2014 Annual Energy Conference - June 4 & 5

NWGA & NWIGU: 11th Annual Energy Conference

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

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Gold: TransAlta USA, Noble Americas Energy Solutions, United Energy Trading LLC.,

Silver: CMS, NPL Construction Co., Shell

Bronze: Stoel Rives, Black & Veatch, McDowell Rackner, Cable Huston, HDR, Sonetics

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

• 11:00 a.m. Networking Opportunities: Golf/Brewery Tour/Nature Hike Registration Required (See below)

• 4:45 p.m. Conference Registration
• 5:15 p.m. Opening Reception
• 6:15 p.m. Dinner & Evening Keynote
• Evening Keynote Speaker: Jon Wellinghoff, Stoel Rives & Former Chair, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
  

Thursday, June 5, 2014

8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductory Remarks

4:30 p.m. Adjourn

Confirmed Speakers:

• Economic Outlook, Grant Forsyth, Chief Economist, Avista Corp.
• Natural Gas Market Fundamentals, Josh McCall, Fundamentals Advisor, BP
• Lunchtime Keynote: Fueling the Future, Gregg Kantor, President & CEO, NW Natural
• Policy & Politics of Supply:
• Dena Wiggins, President & CEO, Natural Gas Supply Association
• Sarah Landry, Director of Operations & Programs, Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA)
• LNG: Promise or Peril?:
• Ann Donnelly, Ph.D, Director, Black & Veatch
• Ken Ditzel, Principal, Charles River Associates

• New Demand & Northwest Regional Infrastructure:
• Moderator: Rob Platt, United Energy Trading LLC
• Todd Johnson, Director U.S. Pipelines West, TransCanada GTN Pipeline
• Greg Staple, Director Marketing & Business Development, Spectra Energy Corp.
• Laren Gertsch, Senior Advisor to VP & General Manager, Williams NW Pipeline

Attire: Business Casual

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

To make a hotel reservation call the lodge 1-800-221-7117, let them know you are attending the Energy Conference or click here and use the promo code NWGA14. The rate is discounted rate is $145 for a Forest View Room, $165 for a Riverview Room, plus taxes and fees. The cut off for reservations is May 16, 2014. Skamania has rooms available! Please make reservations ASAP!

Hotel reservations must be canceled 30 days prior to arrival to avoid a one night cancellation charge.

Skamania Lodge is close to filling up during the conference, recommended hotels nearby are:

• Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa: http://www.bonnevilleresort.com/, 866-459-1678
• Best Western Plus, Columbia River Inn, www.bwcolumbiariverinn.com, 541-374-8777

NETWORKING:

See below for activity descriptions; each is offered at the low rate of $50.

Golf: The Skamania golf course is par 70 with an18-hole course putting green. Foursomes will be released two weeks before the conference, scramble rules apply. Boxed lunch and a beverage are provided before you tee off.

Hike: We have heard your request to take a “hike”. We have planned a hike for you in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Bring your hiking boots, water bottles and cameras! Boxed lunch, beverages and snacks will be provided.

Brewery Tour: The Columbia Gorge is home to a number of great breweries with Hood River being a cornerstone of Oregon’s beer culture. Come along and sample of the region’s best beers.

TRANSPORTATION:

There is no charge for onsite parking; the lodge is located approximately 45 minutes east of Portland International Airport. Skamania Lodge has suggested the following transportation services:

• Lucky Towncar Service, 503-254-0010, besolucky.com

• Northwest Towncar Service, 503-702-5999, www.northwesttowncar.com

CANCELLATIONS:

Refunds will be given until May 26, 2014. After that time you may make a substitution by email info@nwga.org or calling 503.344.6637.