EUEC's Opening Keynote by National Governors Association Chair

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty to Open USA's Largest Energy and
Environment Conference and Expo
TUCSON, Ariz.--(Business Wire)--EUEC, the USA's largest energy and environment conference,
announced today that National Governors Association (NGA) Chairman
Governor Tim Pawlenty will deliver the event's opening plenary on
Monday, January 28 at 9 a.m. Governor of Minnesota since 2002,
Pawlenty will discuss his "Securing a Clean Energy Future" initiative,
which he chose to focus on during his Chairmanship of the NGA. The
more than 1,600 attendees will learn about the Governor's thoughts on
bold, innovative policies for energy efficiency, clean technology,
energy research and the development of alternative fuels. The 11th
Annual Conference on Clean Air, Mercury, Global Warming and Renewable
Energy is scheduled for January 28-30 at the Westin La Paloma Resort
in Tucson, Arizona.

"It's an honor for EUEC to host Governor Pawlenty and a privilege
to be able to provide his keynote to our professional colleagues and
the constituents on the critical subject of energy and environment,"
said Dr. Prabhu Dayal, Chair of EUEC 2008. "We are eager to hear
Governor Pawlenty's efforts through the NGA to secure our energy
security, economic well-being, environmental future and quality of
life. We deeply appreciate this opportunity to learn about the NGA
initiative and how EUEC can potentially collaborate. Directly
following Governor Pawlenty, EUEC will welcome the second plenary
keynote from Anthony Earley, Chairman and CEO of DTE Energy, for his
vision for supplying reliable, reasonably priced electricity while
also improving the environment."

"States are leading the way in crafting bold, innovative energy
policies that will make us safer, more independent and better stewards
of the planet, but we cannot do it alone," Pawlenty said. "Working
together to change current practices, reduce current dependencies, and
promote new technologies, we can secure a new, clean energy future for
America."

NGA serves as the collective voice of the nation's governors and
provides governors services ranging from representing states on
Capitol Hill and before the Administration on key federal issues to
developing and implementing innovative solutions to today's most
pressing public policy challenges. Over the course of next year,
Governor Pawlenty's "Securing a Clean Energy Future" initiative will
identify and implement approaches that:

-- Use our energy resources better through efficiency and
conservation;

-- Promote non-petroleum based fuels such as ethanol and
biodiesel;

-- Take reasonable steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and

-- Accelerate research and development of advanced, clean energy
technologies.

The EUEC Conference and Expo is the largest this year with 1,350
early registrations. To register for the event, or find hotels to
attend this excellent networking meeting, visit www.euec.com. Special
Government and Student rates are available.

ABOUT EUEC:

EUEC 2008 now in its 11th year facilitates information exchange
and fosters cooperation between leaders and experts in the industry,
government, and academia for effective and secure energy development
while protecting our environment at the same time. The EUEC Conference
and Expo has grown to become the largest energy and environment
gathering in America attacting 1,600 delegates to 400 technical
presentations from world experts on Clean Air, Mercury, Global Warming
and Renewable Energy. EUEC's publication division issues a monthly
newsletter and a refereed journal. EUEC's endeavors speak directly to
environmental professionals, engineers, scientists, corporate
executives, regulatory officials, consultants and financial executives
and all who are working on behalf of organizations that want to
operate environmentally responsible businesses. All EUEC initiatives
are organized by an advisory group comprised of leading professionals
in energy and environment. To view EUEC's 2008 conference program
sessions and agenda, download the Conference Program.

EUEC
Dr. Prabhu Dayal, 520-615-3535
info@euec.com
www.euec.com
or
SK Helsel & Associates
Dr. Sandra Kay Helsel, 520-325-4636
skhelsel@skhelsel.com

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