MEDIA ADVISORY: Media briefing on moving Carbon Capture and Storage projects forward through public engagement

Discussion featuring experts, industry and community members

WHAT:

The World Resources Institute (WRI) will launch a new report, Guidelines for Community Engagement in Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transport and Storage Projects, and host a panel discussion on how to engage people concerned about Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects in their backyards.

Jonathan Lash, president of WRI, will provide opening remarks. He will be followed by a panel of experts on CCS, community leaders from the FutureGen projects, and a representative from American Electric Power (AEP). Panelists will share their hands-on experiences with community engagement, as well as offering recommendations for regulators, project developers and local decision-makers working on CCS projects.

WHEN:

Wednesday, November 17, 2010
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WHERE:

World Resources Institute 10 G Street NE Suite 800, Washington, DC 20002
(Metro: Red Line to Union Station)

Call-in details:

Number: 218-339-2626
Access Code: 220177

Webcast details:
http://www.wri.org/news/webcasts

WHO:

Jonathan Lash, president, WRI
Gary Spitznogle, director of New Technology Development & Policy Support, American Electric Power
Angela Griffin, president, Coles Together – a local economic development group from Mattoon, IL, home of the original Futuregen site.
Brian Moody, executive director ofTuscola Economic Development Inc. – a local group in Tuscola, IL, one of the towns bidding to host the new Futuregen 2.0 site
Joe Ralko, manager of Corporate Communications, IPAC-CO2
Francisco Almendra, associate, WRI
Sarah Forbes, senior associate, WRI (moderator)

RSVP:
Jessica Forres, WRI media officer, +1 (202) 729-7736, jforres@wri.org
Stephanie Hanson, WRI communications associate, +1 (202) 729-7641, shanson@wri.org