Law Seminars International is presenting the first major conference on the law, policy and economics of "Renewables and Energy Efficiency" in the Northwest, Aug. 11 & 12, 2005, in Seattle, WA.

Co-chaired by Robert D. Kahn of Robert D. Kahn & Co., and Peter D. Mostow of Stoel Rives LLP, the conference features a distinguished faculty of regulatory, industry and legal energy professionals who will address regulatory and legislative initiatives; federal R&D investment; the role of local governments; state policies; the utility role in clean energy; environmental considerations; the financial market's role; market-based approaches to facilitating renewable energy, and, transmission infrastructure investment. In addition, a panel of energy company executives will discuss project development; commonalities among the successful stories and unique challenges of different technologies.

The conference is sponsored by Law Seminars International, an educational organization presenting high quality continuing professional education programs throughout the United States & Canada.

For a complete agenda, registration and information, call 206-567-4490, or check the web site at: http://www.clenews.com/05renuwacentral.htm.