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Introduction to Carbon Market Trading & Finance

A Comprehensive Half-Day Classroom Seminar (CPE Approved)
Taught by best selling author of “What Went Wrong at Enron” Peter C. Fusaro

September 19, New York City - The Torch Club (NYU Campus), 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm
October 18, Houston - Doubletree Galleria, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 24, Atlanta - Grand Hyatt Atlanta, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 26, Washington DC - The Melrose Hotel, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

More Information
The U.S. is about to enter the carbon constrained world. Today, we have 9 bills in the Congress on climate change and states on both coasts already implementing legislation. However, there is much confusion on how these markets develop. Peter Fusaro has been engaged on energy and environmental issues for over 32 years from both the public policy and capital markets sides, and has been involved in climate change initiatives since 1990. This market is very complex. His insights into carbon market developments are now sought by industry, financial institutions and policy makers in order to simplify what market design will be as well as identify investment opportunities. Recognizing the need for his unique expertise, Peter is now offering a three hour course on carbon market developments in the US. This course will be offered twice on May 2nd in both morning and afternoon sessions, and once again on June 5th in New York.

Over the past year, more than 350 professionals have taken Peter Fusaro’s webinars and seminars on green trading, cleantech & emissions trading, renewable energy trading and carbon market developments in the past year. He is now offering a 3 hour “Introduction to Carbon Markets and Finance.” He calls this course the “Frontiers of Environmental Finance,” and has taught it for 4 years to electric utility professionals in Tucson, members of the Cleantech Venture Network as well as in house to US corporations and trade associations. He has also taught various components of this course to over 250 graduate students at the Tepper School at Carnegie- Mellon University, various colleges at Columbia University, MIT’s Sloane School, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School, London Business School, the Smith School at the University of Maryland under the auspices of “sustainable finance,” renewable energy, venture capital or private equity topics. Peter has also recently written the definitive text on the “New Green Business Model” in a new book “Cut Carbon, Grow Profits” published by Middlesex University Press in the UK in March 2007. Course attendees will receive this chapter. View Past Seminar Attendees

This 3 hour class incorporates the following elements:

What are Environmental Financial Markets
What is Carbon Trading
What is Carbon Finance
What California’s Market Will Look
Impact of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in the Northeast
What Congress is Now Considering on Climate Change
What’s the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
What is the Role of the Chicago Climate Exchange
What are the NYMEX Contracts
What is Green Trading
How Does all this Impact Projects
How Does it Impact my Company
What is the Impact on Technology Choices
What are Renewable Energy Credits, Renewable Fuel Standards and Renewable Portfolio Standards
Why is this Market so Complex
Status of the New Green Business Model
Your Instructors

Peter C. Fusaro is Chairman of Global Change Associates in New York and is the best selling author of What Went Wrong at Enron. He has been actively engaged on energy and environmental issues for 32 years. Peter is an energy industry thought leader noted for his keen insights in emerging energy and environmental financial markets. He has been on the forefront of energy and environmental change for over 30 years focusing on. oil, gas, power, coal, emissions, carbon trading and renewable energy markets. Peter is currently advising in the clean energy technology arena. Peter was recently selected for Who’s Who in America. Peter coined the term “Green Trading” and “Green Finance,” and holds the annual Wall Street Green Trading Summit with Reuters in New York each spring. He is also a well known expert on Asia Pacific energy and environmental markets. In 2004, he co-founded the Energy Hedge Fund Center LLC  www.energyhedgefunds.com). He has authored 13 books on energy and environmental trading. His three most recent books have been Cut Carbon, Grow Profits, Energy & Emissions: Collision or Convergence and Energy & Environmental Hedge Funds: The New Investment Paradigm. Peter graduated with an MA in International Relations from Tufts University and a BA from Carnegie Mellon University.

Who Should Attend this Seminar

This seminar will benefit a wide variety of organizations in the electric power, financial and energy industries. Professionals from banks, energy producers, electric utilities, energy marketers, industrial companies, electric generators, and municipals will gain valuable insights, as will natural gas, oil and electric power executives, traders, marketers, (sales, purchasing & risk management professionals), accountants, economists, trading support staff, auditors, attorneys, government regulators, rate specialists, plant operators, engineers and corporate planners.

Why Choose PGS?

Since 1996, PGS seminars have been known for their clear explanations and in-depth content. Register for a PGS program today, and team up with the leader in electric power and energy education. Over 3,000 energy and financial professionals have already attended PGS’s proven courses. View Past Seminar Attendees

Prerequisites

This fundamental level, group live seminar has no prerequisites. No advance preparation is required before the seminar.

Hotel & Seminar Information

This half-day seminar will be held at the location listed below or can be conducted on-site at your facilities. This seminar includes lunch and a coffee break. Attendees also receive a professionally produced seminar manual that can serve as a valuable office reference. Dress is casual for all seminars.

NYC Torch Club (NYU Campus)

18 Waverly Place

New York, NY 10003

Telephone 1-212-998-6724

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PGS Energy Training will conduct this seminar at the Torch Club on the campus of New York University. Because of the diversity of hotels found in the area, PGS Energy Training will not be holding a block of sleeping rooms with one particular hotel. Should you need a list of local hotels in the area, please contact us at 412-521-4737 and we can help you with your accommodations.

Doubletree Houston by the Galleria

5353 Westheimer Road

Houston, Texas 77056-5474

Telephone 1-713-961-9000

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PGS Energy Training has secured a limited number of Doubletree hotel rooms at a special discounted rate. Please dial 1-713-961-9000 and mention the code “PGD” for your discounted rate. Please sign up early to receive your special room rate. This Doubletree frequently sells out.

Grand Hyatt Atlanta

3300 Peachtree Road

Atlanta, GA 30305

Telephone 1-404-237-1234

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PGS Energy Training has secured a limited number of Hyatt hotel rooms at a special discounted rate. Please dial 1-800-628-1748 and mention PGS Energy Room Block for your discounted rate. Please sign up early to receive your special room rate.

The Melrose Hotel

2430 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20037

Telephone 1-202-955-3837

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Because of the diversity of hotels found in the area, PGS Energy Training will not be holding a block of sleeping rooms with one particular hotel. Should you need a list of local hotels in the area, please contact us at 412-521-4737 and we can help you with your accommodations.

Registration Fee & Discounts

Register Now and invest in your future. The price for this half-day seminar is $695 (USD).

Additional attendees and government employees receive a 10% discount.

Sign up for 4 or more classroom seats during the same month and all attendees will receive a 20% total discount. ( If you plan to register 4 or more classroom seats, but want attendees to pay by separate credit cards, register one party now and mention this fact in the “Comments” section of the registration form. We will manually subtract the 20% discount from the first registrant’s seminar fee. Tell other parties in your group to mention your name when they register, and we will give them the 20% discount as well.) Please call 412-521-4737 for more information.

Payment & Cancellations

Payment is due prior to the start of the seminar by Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club or check. Seminar fees will be charged to your credit card at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. Please make checks payable to “PGS Energy Training” 43 Fawnvue Drive, Suite 700 • Mckees Rocks, PA 15136. Cancellations can be made up to two (2) business days prior to the start of the seminar for a full refund. No refunds will be made thereafter, but credit will be given toward future seminars. Substitutions may be made at any time.

CPE Credits

This Classroom seminar is eligible for 3.5 CPE credits. PGS telephone seminars are eligible for CPE credits only if seminar participants use the printed seminar slides - not the Internet posted slides.Be aware that state boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. As of January 1, 2002, sponsored learning activities are measured by program length, with one 50-minute period equal to one CPE credit. One-half CPE credit increments (equal to 25 minutes) are permitted after the first credit has been earned in a given learning activity. You may want to verify that the state board from which your participants will be receiving credit accept one-half credits.

PGS Energy Training is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org. CPAs interested in attending any seminars should contact our offices for details on CPE credits granted and any prerequisite requirements.

PGS Energy Training
43 Fawnvue Drive • Suite 700
Mckees Rocks, PA 15136
Tel: (412) 521-4737 • Fax: 866-230-1261
 info at pgsenergy.com

Keynote by energy industry thought leader Peter Fusaro

Peter Fusaro
Author of 8 energy related books including the NY Times best-seller, “What Went Wrong at Enron”
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Michael Schwartz
Chief Marketing Officer
Triple Point Technology
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Brian Seidman
Senior Business Analyst
Triple Point Technology
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Weston Heide
Senior Manager, Global Energy Markets
Deloitte & Touche LLP
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301 Riverside Avenue

Westport, CT USA 06880

203.291.7979
 info at tpt.com

Investment in biofuels is exploding - venture capital and private equity investment grew by 68% to $8.6B; China plans on spending $200B over the next 15 years; the US will cut gasoline usage by 20% and invest in biofuels. Opportunity abounds, but without the right software solutions you could be heading for disaster. This complimentary showcase delivers the information you need to win in today’s competitive biofuels commodity trading arena. Gain a deeper understanding of the market and what solutions you need.
Gain valuable insights into the market from thought-leader Peter Fusaro
Listen to Triple Point solution experts discuss “must-have” functionality
See a demo of the most advanced Trading and Risk Management system
Learn from Deloitte & Touche LLP’s real-world experience with biofuels clients

Session 1: Keynote Peter Fusaro Answers - Where is the Renewable Market Heading? (9:00 - 10:00am)

Peter Fusaro analyzes renewable market trends and discusses opportunities available to organizations. He uses his deep knowledge of the market to evaluate the current players, review future legislation and delve into emerging opportunities. Peter’s analysis will help you determine the appropriate strategy for your business. Peter provides insights you can’t get elsewhere.
Learn issues facing traders and risk managers today
Analyze renewable market dynamics
Preview cutting edge strategies
Gain the best available overview of the biofuels market

Session 2: What to Look For in a Solution - Understand the Key Functionality Required in a Software Solution (10:00 - 10:45am)

With ever increasing price volatility, complex structured deals and “at risk” supply chains, this presentation reviews the current state of systems in most companies and whether these organizations are ready for this new business environment. Leveraging Triple Point’s knowledge gained from working with hundreds of companies across the globe, this session presents the solutions required to compete and win.
Understand the new solution functionality required to trade renewables
Learn what new business realities mean for trading and risk
Analyze the solution infrastructure of most companies today
Understand why Triple Point is the leading biofuels software solution

Session 3: Biofuels Trading & Risk Management - Competitive Advantage with Triple Point’s Commodity XL (demo: 11:00 - 12:00pm)

Real-time information transparency and communication, combined with advanced decision support tools, are at the heart of biofuels trading and risk management competitive advantage. In most companies this is closer to a dream than reality. Understand why biofuels trading companies are selecting Commodity XL for Biofuels™. See how it delivers business intelligence and streamlines operations for your company to succeed.
See the value of new biofuels yield equivalent curves
Learn how to manage multi-commodity exposure across energy and ags
Watch how new, complex structured trades are easily modeled
See real-time, transparent reporting for fast, optimal decision making

Session 4: Deloitte & Touche LLP Shares Real-World Biofuels Experience from Working with Clients (12:00 - 12:45pm)

Deloitte & Touche LLP uses its real-world experience to help you drive the most value from your biofuels ETRM investment. Deloitte & Touche LLP shares customer experiences and helps you avoid potential traps. You will be provided with the information you need to guide your organization in taking the next steps in selecting and implementing the optimal biofuels ETRM solution.
Understand the value of an advanced ETRM solution
Learn from real-world experience the context and challenges of an integrated risk management solution
See how a robust system can support organizational policies and processes
Receive the information to guide your organization through an optimized selection and implementation process

Register Now
To register for this complimentary showcase, please visit www.tpt.com Or for more information, please contact Peri Pomposello at 203.291.7979 or via e-mail at  info at tpt.com.

Space is limited - sign up today!

About Triple Point Technology
Triple Point Technology is the leader in trading, risk management, scheduling and logistics solutions for commodities including power, oil, gas, coal, metals, agricultural products, renewables and freight. Triple Point Commodity XL™ profitably integrates physical and financial markets from the front-to-back office for all commodities on a real-time, next-generation platform. Triple Point’s award-winning solutions are used by more than 25 percent of both Global 500 commodity trading companies and Global 500 energy companies. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, USA, Triple Point serves clients from five development and support centers located around the globe. More information is available at www.tpt.com
About Deloitte
Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, its member firms, and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is an organization of member firms around the world devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice, focused on client service through a global strategy executed locally in nearly 140 countries. With access to the deep intellectual capital of approximately 150,000 people worldwide, Deloitte delivers services in four professional areas - audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services - and serves more than 80 percent of the world’s largest companies, as well as large national enterprises, public institutions, locally important clients, and successful, fast-growing global companies. Services are not provided by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein, and, for regulatory and other reasons, certain member firms do not provide services in all four professional areas.

As a Swiss Verein (association), neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each other’s acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the names “Deloitte,” “Deloitte & Touche,” “Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu,” or other related names.

In the United States, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP is the U.S. member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP, and their subsidiaries), and not by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. The subsidiaries of the U.S. member firm are among the nation’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services through nearly 40,000 people in more than 90 cities. Known as employers of choice for innovative human resources programs, they are dedicated to helping their clients and their people excel. For more information, please visit the U.S. member firm’s Web site at www.deloitte.com