Energy Business Forum

Lakewood, Colo. – Jefferson County has experienced an explosion in energy employment in the last five years, making it home to one-third of the energy-related workforce in the Denver Metro area. With industry leaders like the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the Colorado Energy Research Institute (CERI), the Colorado Fuel Cell Center (opening in May), and the Colorado School of Mines, Jefferson County is leading the way in developing renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, and biomass.

On May 4, 2006, a panel of three energy experts spoke at the Jefferson Economic Council's Energy business forum. Entitled "Jefferson County Energy: Thinking Outside the Grid," the business forum served to educate participants on the current state of the energy market, the advancements being made in the industry, and the opportunities for Jefferson County to continue to excel in energy-related research and development.

Moderated by Jefferson County Commissioner Kevin McCasky, the featured speakers included (Click links for copies of their presentations):

• Patrick Keegan, Executive Director, Colorado Energy Science Center PDF
• P. Craig Taylor, Ph.D., Associate Director, CERI PDF
• Stan Bull, Ph.D., Associate Director of Science & Technology, NREL PDF

The breakfast event took place at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel in Lakewood.

The three knowledgeable panelists answered audience questions about the energy industry.		JEC Investor and event sponsor Aardex provided a model and information about their "user effective building" in Denver West.