National Energy Policy:
What it means to Wisconsin and Madison
Now that the Obama administration has achieved their legislative goals for health insurance reform, attention will be focused on other national priorities, including energy policy. Mr.Bill Harvey, Chairman of Alliant Energy, will address the broad outlines of the policy objectives and policy choices, with specific focus on what the policy options mean for Wisconsin and the Capitol region. If you are interested in what the future of energy may look like and how it may impact your business and life please plan to attend this event.
Bill Harvey, Chairman - Alliant Energy
Harvey joined WPL Holdings in 1986 as Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Since that time, he has successfully held a variety of positions including General Counsel and head of Gas Operations and Senior Vice President in charge of power production, gas operations, legal affairs and administrative services. Upon the formation of Alliant Energy in 1998, he was elected Executive Vice President in charge of generation and President of WP&L. Prior to joining WPL Holdings, Harvey was in private legal practice in Madison, Wis. Harvey holds a B.A. in Economics and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Professor Jim Lorman, PhD
Mr. Harvey will be joined by Jim Lorman, Ph.D., Professor of Biology in the Natural Sciences Department at Edgewood College, and Academic Director of the College’s Graduate Certificate Program in Sustainability Leadership. He will discuss environmental policy and the impact of national policy on our region.
Moderator: Professor Denis Collins, PhD
Monday, April 26, 2010
Registration and Refreshments: 5:00 pm
Program: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Smith and Gesteland has teamed up with the Edgewood College School of Business to present a series of high-level speakers and topics for our clients and friends.
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