The Desert Research Institute and the Nevada State Energy Office are hosting the second annual International Fuel Cell Conference October 27-29, 1999 at the Granlibakken Conference Center, Tahoe City, California. The conference will bring together leaders from the private sector, government, and academia to explore the potential for commercialization of this exciting energy technology. Fuel cells-which produce electricity from a combined chemical reaction-stand on the brink of a broad range of applications worldwide.
Conference sessions will explore the interplay between producers and consumers in a traditional marketplace as well as technical advancements. Key issues to be addressed include education and outreach, codes and standards, policy, and technology development. The registration fee is $200 prior to August 1; $300 after August 1. To register, send a check payable to the UCCSN Board of Regents to the Desert Research Institute, VPFA Office-attention Barbra Talkington, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV 89512-1095.
For more information on the conference and fuel cells, in general, see the DRI web site at http://www.dri.edu/Projects/Energy/.
Granlibakken at Lake Tahoe
Nestled in its own picturesque mountain valley, Granlibakken's natural setting is in start contrast to its modern conveniences. Situated on 74 acres of wooded grounds, Granlibakken offers a world away from the concrete and neon of normal urban life.
Less than a mile from Lake Tahoe, Granlibakken is 55 minutes from Reno, two hours from Sacramento, and four hours from San Francisco. The Conference Center offers one, two, and three bedroom townhouses as well as suites comprised of studio and bedroom. For reservations, write Granlibakken Conference Center, P.O. Box 6329, Tahoe City, CA 96145; call 1(800)543-3221; or e-mail reservations@granlibakken.com.
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