Future of Energy and Oregon Environmental Council to Host Portland’s Future of Energy and Sustainability Forum

PORTLAND, Ore.—Sept. 24, 2008—Join the Oregon Environmental Council and Future of Energy as Portland-area candidates and elected officials get the chance to discuss a range of issues and initiatives in a Jeopardy-style question-and-answer format. Topics will include: energy prices, renewable energy, land use and transportation. This will not be a political debate. There will be no right or wrong answers to the questions. The purpose of the event is to give Portland citizens an opportunity to learn how their leaders will be looking out for their future. The event is free to the public.

When: Wednesday, October 1st , 7-8:30 PM
Where: Bagdad Theatre (3702 SE Hawthorne, Portland)
Who:

• Randy Leonard, Portland City Commissioner
• Charles Lewis, run-off candidate for Portland City Commissioner
• Amanda Fritz, run-off candidate for Portland City Commissioner
• Rex Burkholder, Metro Commissioner
• Mike Delman, candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner
• Judy Shiprack, candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner
• Live Wire’s Sean McGrath will moderate the event 

For more information contact:
Philip Kelsven, President, Future of Energy: 503-523-4853
foepdx@futureofenergypdx.org

John Galloway, Program Director, Oregon Environmental Council: 503-222-1963 ext. 117
johng@oeconline.org

About Future of Energy

The Future of Energy's mission is to provide a networking and educational forum for energy professionals. The Future of Energy consists of motivated individuals who are engaged in all aspects of the energy industry, from energy policy to resource acquisition. Our members include both seasoned veterans and the leaders of tomorrow.

By utilizing the diverse expertise and leadership of its members, the group works to promote practical solutions for enhancing the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy in consumer choices, and market dynamics; and communicate how they relate to major global problems such as global climate change, peak energy, and sustainability. Find out more at www.futureofenergypdx.org and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FoEF-Portland/

About Oregon Environmental Council
The Oregon Environmental Council safeguards what Oregonians love about Oregon – clean air and water, an unpolluted landscape and healthy food produced by local farmers. For 40 years, we’ve been a champion for solutions to protect the health of every Oregonian and the health of the place we call home. Our vision for Oregon includes solving global warming, protecting kids from toxins, cleaning up our rivers, building sustainable economies, and ensuring healthy food and local farms. Find out more at www.oeconline.org.