Heat of the Moment Plans from State Officials, Energy Companies, & Maines Next Governor

Gubernatorial Forum, Panel Discussion & Heating Information Displays

Friday, September 12, 2014
Hannaford Hall, Abromson Center, University of Southern Maine
88 Bedford Street, Portland, Maine
The Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) and its partners are pleased to
host the September 12, 2014 Gubernatorial Forum & Panel Discussion: Heat of the Moment: Plans
from State Officials, Energy Companies, & Maines Next Governor.
Please contact Jeff Marks at (207) 956-1970 or jeffmarks@e2tech.org with questions.
7:00 AM Coffee, Networking Breakfast, & Heating/Efficiency Information & Displays
7:50 AM Introductions and Welcome
James N. Katsiaficas Director and Shareholder, Perkins Thompson & Chair of E2Tech Board of
Directors
Jamie Py, MaineEnergyIQ.com E2Tech Platinum Sponsor
The Gubernatorial candidates will provide remarks to E2Tech Members & our Network on their
energy, environmental and economic policies and/or may concentrate on Maine heating policy and
programs. We will plan for one half-hour block of time for each, with 15-20 minutes of remarks and 5-
10 minutes of questions from the audience. The candidates are welcome to stay, network and talk with
E2Tech members and other attendees in the lobby, some of whom will have tables with heating
products and services information and/or displays.
8:00 9:30 Gubernatorial Candidate Remarks
Governor Paul LePage (8:00 8:30 a.m.)
Congressman Mike Michaud (8:30 9:00 a.m.)
Eliot Cutler (9:00 9:30 a.m.)
9:30- Networking Break & Heating/Efficiency Information & Displays
10:00 AM
10:00 Heat of the Moment: Home & Business Heating Options
11:00 AM
Patrick Woodcock Director, Governors Energy Office (10:00 a.m.)
Michael Stoddard Executive Director, Efficiency Maine Trust (10:20 a.m.)
Q&A (10:40 a.m.)
11:00 AM Wrap-Up
Bill Taylor, Partner, Pierce Atwood
What can the Governor do?
What plans do Maines gubernatorial candidates have to help Mainers manage their heating costs while
being considerate of the environment? Gov. Paul LePage, Congressman Mike Michaud, and candidate
Eliot Cutler will speak on their approaches to this critical issue as well as their energy and
environmental positions.
What help is available and are these programs working?
Patrick Woodcock, Director of the Governors Energy Office, and Michael Stoddard, Executive
Director of Efficiency Maine, will report on heating options, results of past efforts, and currently-
available programs to help ease Mainers' heating burden and make the right choice in the heat of the
moment.
What are my options?
Maine heating and energy efficiency companies will have information and displays on their products
and be available to discuss their products and services. These displays will be open throughout the
morning.
Attendees will be invited to attend the Alternative Energy Fair in the afternoon at Interphase Energy
and Portland Greenfest at Monument Square on Saturday.