Agenda
	8:00 AM		Registration and Continental Breakfast
	8:30 AM		Welcome and Introduction Eileen Yoshinaka, Pacific Liaison - Honolulu, United States Department of Energy The USDOE-SRO provides funding for a wide variety of biomass energy programs in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii. This is the first fuel ethanol workshop they are sponsoring in Hawaii. National Energy and Fuels Policy Maurice Kaya, P.E., Administrator, State of Hawaii, Energy, Resources & Technology Division The Energy, Resources, and Technology Division of the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism is the state agency responsible for developing plans and recommendations for Hawaii’s energy future. It’s also the agency through which federal funding under the State Energy Program comes to Hawaii. Workshop Purpose and Objective
	9:00 AM		Ethanol Overview Doug Durante, Executive Director, Clean Fuels Development Coalition The Clean Fuels Development Coalition is a national not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that actively supports the development and production of fuels that can reduce air pollution and lessen America’s dependence on imported oil. Gary Herwick, Director, Transportation Fuels, General Motors Corporation (presented by Doug Durante) General Motors, the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, builds and markets Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, GMC, Saturn, Hummer, Saab, Opel, Vauxhall and Holden vehicles. Larry Schafer, Legislative Counsel, Renewable Fuels Association The Renewable Fuels Association, the Nation’s Trade Association for ethanol, works in tandem with state governments, agriculture, environment and public interest groups and ethanol advocates nationwide.
	10:00 AM		Break
	10:30 AM		Fuel Ethanol and Hawaii's Economy Mark Yancey, Director of Consulting Services, BBI International BBI performs ethanol impact studies for a variety of clients, including private companies, financial institutions, and state governments. Following his presentation of BBI’s preliminary review of the situation in Hawaii, there will be opportunity for discussion, suggestions, and comment. Potential for ethanol production in Hawaii Costs, benefits, and other effects - short and long-term Bottom line Discussion
	11:00 AM		Ethanol Fuel for Hawaii: Past & Present Warren Hall, Hawaii Manager, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology EA Engineering will present the results of a survey of previous use of ethanol fuels in Hawaii. Previous Ethanol Use in Hawaii Maurice Kaya, Energy Program Administrator, Hawaii State Energy Office The State Energy Office works collaboratively with Hawaii companies and organizations to develop projects and partnerships that further Hawaii’s energy objectives. State Energy Policy, Incentives, & Mandates Discussion
	11:45 AM		Lunch Topic Tables: Experts in different subject areas will be seated at designated tables, to allow small group discussion of various topics.
	1:30 PM		Fuel Ethanol Production Moderated by Sue Conroe, BBI International Rick Elander, National Renewable Energy Laboratory The U.S. Department of Energy's premier laboratory for renewable energy research & development Ethanol from cellulosic materials Jayant Godbole, Praj International Praj is the world's single largest supplier of cane molasses-based ethanol production facilities. Ethanol from molasses Bob Shleser, 'Aina Institute Dr. Shleser, author of the 1994 report for the State of Hawaii on "Processes, Feedstocks, and Current Economic Feasibility of Fuel-Grade Ethanol Production in Hawaii" is actively involved in further economic analyses and project feasibility assessments in Hawaii. Ethanol from wastes, sugarcane Larry Johnson, Delta-T Corporation Delta-T combines technological innovation with environmental stewardship in the energy and chemical processing industries to contribute to cleaner air and water around the world. Steps to building an ethanol plant
	2:15 PM		Fuel Ethanol Distribution Moderated by William Maloney of ED&F; Man Alcohol Barry Duffin, Quality Control Specialist, ConocoPhillips (Tosco "76" Brand) ConocoPhillips is one of the largest ethanol blenders in the US. Recently, 100% of their California system was converted to ethanol. Mike Allen, Allen Oil Allen’s Inc. is a 30-year-old family business primarily in the wholesale distribution of petroleum products.
	3:00 PM		Break
	3:15 PM		Fuel Ethanol Use Moderated by Maria Tome, Alternate Energy Engineer: Energy, Resources, and Technology Division, Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism Larry Johnson, Delta-T Corporation Minnesota's "Ethanol Answerman" answers your questions about the use of ethanol blended fuels in cars, trucks, boats, lawnmowers, etc. Your car can use ethanol Joe Collette, Certified Automotive Technician This motorcycle racing mechanic can explain a thing or two about engines and high performance fuels to motorheads and non-motorheads alike. Ethanol in racing engines Larry Schafer, Renewable Fuels Association Tomorrow’s fuels, tomorrow’s vehicles, and tomorrow's fueling stations: What might they look like? How do we get from here to there? Does ethanol fit in with a transition to the "Hydrogen future?" Ethanol for fuel cells Doug Vind, Regent International Diesel engines: Can ethanol be used there too? What engine modifications are required? Doug Vind will explain at least two approaches. Ethanol in diesel engines (oxydiesel and biodiesel)
	4:30 PM		Summary and Close
	5:00 PM		Reception