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IPPSA 15th Annual ConferenceMarch 8-10, 2009The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Albertawww.ippsa.com

SundayMarch 8, 200917:00Registration Desk OpenConference Centre,The Fairmont Banff Springs17:00 – 19:00Welcome Receptionsponsored byFasken MartineauConference Centre,The Fairmont Banff SpringsHost Bar until 18:00The Conference will kick off with areception in the trade show area.Don’t miss this excellent opportunityto network and view thetrade show booths.General SponsorsBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLPTransAlta CorporationMonday March 9, 200907:00 – 08:00RegistrationContinental Breakfast sponsored by EPCORCoffee sponsored by Canadian HydroDevelopers Inc08:00 – 08:10OPENING REMARKSEvan Bahry, Executive Director, IPPSA08:10 – 08:30KEYNOTE SPEAKER:Q1: Is Electricity a Commodity?Q2: What is the Government’s Vision forElectricity in the Next 15 Years?Even after 15 years, electricity remains a politicallycharged commodity. Minister Knight will kick off ourconference by commenting on our market’s evolutionto date and sharing the government’s vision for theindustry going forward.• The Honourable Mel Knight,Minister of Energy, Government of Albertaand MLA Grande Prairie/Smoky (invited)08:30 – 10:00SESSION 115 Years in ReviewQ3: Has Alberta got it Right?Q4: What Lessons do the past 15 Years bringfrom Alberta and RestructuredMarkets Elsewhere?IPPSA brings together two eminent observers ofrestructuring’s history for a rapid fire discussion ofour market’s successes, shortcomings, minefields andfuture hopes.Moderator: Cheryl Terry,Alberta Electric System Operator• Joseph Doucet, Enbridge Professor, Energy Policy,School of Business, University of Alberta• Craig Roach, President, Boston Pacific Company Inc10:00 – 10:45Coffee, trade show, networkingsponsored by Suncor Energy Products IncIn Albertain the last 15 years:IndependentPower ProducersSociety of Albertawww.ippsa.com• 5000 MW of new generation built• 50% increase in installed capacity• Load grown from 6300 MW to 10,000MW• Met the fastest growth of demand in North America• Returned nearly $3 billion in residual value to consumers• Shifted investment risk to generators from consumers• From 3 vertically integrated utilities to 200+ market participants• Customer choice introduced at all levels• Home to Canada’s leading IPP industryDress code for the Conference andsocial events is business casual

10:45 – 12:00SESSION 2The ClimateChange Question14:30 – 16:00SESSION 3The TransmissionQuestionTuesday March 107:30 – 08:30RegistrationContinental Breakfast sponsored by Direct EnergyMarketing LimitedCoffee sponsored by PowerexQ5: How will Alberta’s Market accommodatethe Cost of Climate Change Compliance?Q6: Where is U.S. Cap and TradePolicy Going?Climate change policy will have dramatic impacts onAlberta’s market. In addition to reviewing the impactof the intensity approach on Alberta’s generationfleet, this panel will examine how a future U.S. Capand Trade regime will impact the industry.Moderator: Don Wharton, Vice President,Sustainable Development, TransAlta Corporation• Duane Reid-Carlson, President, EDC Associates Ltd• Janet Peace, Vice President, Markets and BusinessStrategy, Pew Center on Global Climate Change12:00 – 13:20Lunch, networking, trade showsponsored by FortisAlberta and AltaLink13:30 – 14:00KEYNOTE SPEAKER:Q7: What does the BC Energy Plan meanfor Alberta?Q8: What is the Importance of IncreasedInterconnection Options for theAlberta Market?Significant differences between Alberta and BritishColumbia’s approach to electricity remain, in spite ofthe obvious complementarities and proximity of theirsystems. Our keynote speaker will explore what thesedifferences mean in terms of generation opportunities,access to U.S. markets, and implications for consumerson both sides of the border.• Dawn Farrell, Executive Vice President,Commercial Operations, TransAlta CorporationQ9: How do we get Transmission Built?Transmission development remains a North Americanchallenge. We have assembled a panel withexperience in attempting to build major newtransmission facilities. Each will speak to theirexperiences in trying to get transmission lines builtand share their assessment of the pace at which theexpansion will occur.Moderator: Bob Williams,Vice President, Regulatory, Montana Alberta Tie Ltd• Hank Petranik, Vice President,Power Transmission, TransCanada• Dick Way, Senior Director,Strategic Projects, Alberta Electric System Operator16:00 – 16:15IPPSA AGM18:00 – 23:00Conference DinnerSponsored by TransCanada and the Law Firm ofGowling Lafleur Henderson LLPCasinoSponsored by Nexen Marketing(see back page for details)08:30 – 10:00SESSION 4The DemandParticipationQuestionQ10: What are the Barriers to more DemandSide Participation in the WholesaleElectricity Market?Q11: Will Government Policy Changecreate a New Impetus?This panel will examine the challenges related toincreased demand participation in Alberta's marketacross all load sectors. Climate change policy andpublic awareness may be significant drivers of interest,but how can this interest best be enabled throughtechnology, choice, policy and markets.5 min Introduction: Moderator: Bill McAlpine,Mayor, Town of Okotoks• Gary Holden,President and CEO, ENMAX Corporation• Sheldon Fulton,Executive Director, Industrial Power ConsumersAssociation of Alberta (IPCAA)10:00 - 10:45Coffee, trade show, networkingsponsored by EnCana14:00 – 14:30Coffee, trade show, networkingsponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

10, 200910:45 – 12:00SESSION 5The MarketQuestionQ12: Is Alberta ready to lift the Price Capand to what Level?Alberta’s price cap has remained fixed at 1996 levels.A host of other markets such as Texas, Australia andeven California have raised their caps while FERChas recently approved such an increase for operatingreserves markets. Alberta’s market would benefitfrom understanding what drove these changes andhow these markets are responding.Moderator: Willie Grieve, Chair,Alberta Utilities Commission• Kevin Kelly, Director,Division of Policy Analysis and Rule Making, FERC• Bray Dohrwardt, Senior Director,North American Government and Regulatory AffairsDirect Energy12:00 – 13:20Lunch, networking, trade showsponsored by ATCO Power Ltd andSimpson & Associates Executive Search Inc13:30 – 14:15KEYNOTE SPEAKER:The Guy on the FairwayQ13: Who am I? And why am I Here?David Feherty’s long, interesting journey inprofessional golf, including 10 titles world-wide, 5European titles and a spot on the 1991 EuropeanRyder Cup Team, came to an abrupt end in 1997.After seeing Tiger Woods hit one shot, he decidedimmediately that he had to find a different job. Hebecame CBS’s “Guy on the Fairway” and is nowone of the most insightful and funniest announcersin golf. IPPSA welcomes Mr Feherty to bring somecomic relief to our event.14:15 – 15:30SESSION 6The Next 15 YearsQ14: Will Electricity Restructuring proceedin North America, or will Forms ofRe-Regulation take Hold?Q15: What will Alberta’s Market look likein 15 Years?This panel will look forward into our industry’s futureand discuss how electricity markets in North Americacan be expected to change, addressing the significantissues facing Alberta’s market from the view of thekey players within it. The panel will review how openmarkets can compete for investment dollars comparedto regulated ones and examine the future constraintsfor IPPs including transmission, GHGs, policy, capitaland other technologies yet to come.Moderator: Jeff Collins,Host, The Calgary Homestretch CBC Radio• Karl Johannson, Senior Vice President,Power Commercial, TransCanada• Tim Grant, Assistant Deputy Minister, Electricity andAlternative Energy, Government of Alberta• Dale McMaster, President and CEO,Alberta Electric System Operator• Brett Gellner, Vice President,Commercial Operations, TransAlta CorporationAbout theConferenceIPPSA's milestone 15th AnniversaryConference - “15 Years: 15 Questions”- reviews how far our market has comeand seeks to answer 15 residual questionsfacing our industry. These questions include:“Is electricity a commodity?” “How do weget transmission built?” “Is it time to liftthe price cap?” and “what can we learnfrom other markets?” among others. IPPSAinvites you to join us for this special eventMarch 8-10, 2009!About IPPSAIndependent Power ProducersSociety of AlbertaFounded in 1993, IPPSA represent Alberta'spower suppliers, power marketers and theirsupporting industries in the province'scompetitive power market.IPPSA’s vision is to promote an open, fairmarket for power suppliers in Alberta’scompetitive electricity industry.Please contact evan.bahry@ippsa.com formembership information.Speaker MaterialsAll speaker materials (summaries andbiographies) will be available on theIPPSA website www.ippsa.com fromMarch 10, 2009 onwards. The passwordto access this information will be releasedon-site at the Conference.SupportingOrganizationsAlberta Electric System OperatorTransAlta CorporationTransCanadaTwenty-Two Holdings Inc• David Feherty, CBS Sports Analyst and formerEuropean Tour, PGA Tour and Ryder Cup Player

Registration Form15 Years: 15 QuestionsMarch 8 – 10, 2009, The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AlbertaRegister online at www.ippsa.comorPlease complete and fax/mail this form to: IPPSA 2009 Annual Conferencec/o Capitol Conferences IncPO Box 61350, RPO BrentwoodCalgary, Alberta, Canada, T2L 2K6First NameTitleAddressFax: (403) 220–9361Tel: (403) 210-0596Email: capitol@shaw.caLast NameCompanyCity Province Postal CodeTel:Email:The Conference Registration Fee includes Dinner at The Fairmont Banff Springs on Monday March 9, 2009.Please check the relevant box to indicate whether or not you require a ticket.Fax:Yes, I would like a ticket No, I do not want a ticket I would like to purchase an additionalticket for my accompanying guest:cost $89.25 ($85.00 + 5% GST)Registration Fee (please check the correct box)*$892.50 ($850.00 + 5% GST) for all staff of IPPSA Power Members$997.50 ($950.00 + 5% GST) for all staff of IPPSA Corporate Members$1050.00 ($1000.00 + 5% GST) for all staff of IPPSA Associate Members$1102.50 ($1050.00 + 5% GST) for non membersTotal Amount Submitted $_____________ GST # 137-941-928* Please confirm your company’s membership status before sending in your registration form. This can be doneby calling Evan Bahry at (403) 282-8811. Please also contact Evan if you wish to purchase or upgrade yourmembership.Registration InformationRegister early to ensure your place!How to RegisterOnlineVisit www.ippsa.com and follow the linksFaxComplete this registration form and fax withcredit card payment to (403) 220-9361MailComplete this registration form and mail withcheque made payable to IPPSA to:IPPSA 2009 Annual Conferencec/o Capitol Conferences IncPO Box 61350, RPO BrentwoodCalgary, Alberta, Canada, T2L 2K6A confirmation of registration and receipt will besent to you on receipt of a completed registrationform and full payment.Registration FeesAll fees are in Canadian dollars. The registration feeincludes entrance to all Conference sessions andthe trade show, access to speaker materials, Sundayevening reception, dinner on Monday evening,continental breakfast, coffee breaks and lunches onMonday and Tuesday. NB REGISTRATION FEES DONOT INCLUDE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION.Book Your Hotel RoomA block of rooms has been reserved for IPPSAdelegates at the Conference Hotel, The FairmontBanff Springs. To book your room please call1-403-762-6866 or 1-800-441-1414 and mentionthat you are with the IPPSA Conference to ensurethat you receive the special group rate.Be sure to register for the Conference and bookyour hotel room before January 22, 2009 for thechance to win a free upgrade to the outstandingPresident's Suite during the Conference.LocationThe Fairmont Banff Springs405 Spray AvenueBanff, Alberta, Canada, T1L 1J4DateMarch 8, 9, 10, 2009TimeThe registration desk will open at 17:00 onSunday March 8, 2009 and at 07:00 on MondayMarch 9, 2009. The Conference will finish atapproximately 15:30 on Tuesday March 10, 2009.Payment MethodI enclose a cheque made payable to IPPSA for the amount above.I will pay by: Visa Mastercard (sorry no Amex)Card NumberCardholder’s NameCardholder’s SignaturePlease photocopy for additional copies.Expiry DateCancellation PolicyA full refund (less a $50 cancellation fee) will beissued for cancellations received in writing (fax oremail suggested) no later thanFebruary 9, 2009. We regret we cannot giverefunds after this date, however, delegatesubstitution is permitted up to and including thedates of the Conference. With the submission ofthis registration form your order is considered firmand the cancellation policy applies.IPPSA Membership InformationPlease confirm your company's membershipstatus before completing your registration form.This can be done by calling Evan Bahry at(403) 282-8811. Please also contact Evan ifyou would like to purchase or renew yourIPPSA membership.

Social EventsSunday, March 8, 2009 17:00 – 19:00Welcome ReceptionSponsored by Fasken Martineau2nd Floor, Conference Centre, The Fairmont Banff SpringsThe Conference will kick off with drinks and snacks in the trade show area.Don't miss this excellent opportunity to network and view the trade show booths.Dress: business casualMonday, March 9, 2009 18:00 – 23:00Conference DinnerSponsored by TransCanada and The Law Firm of Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLPCasinoSponsored by Nexen MarketingAlberta/New Brunswick Rooms, Mezzanine 2, Main Building, The Fairmont Banff SpringsEnjoy a relaxing evening of fine food, fun and mingling. As well as a wonderful buffet dinner and casino,there will be a variety of interactive games to engage your competitive spirit.Cash BarDress: business casualOne ticket for the evening is included in the conference registration fee. An additional ticket for anaccompanying guest may be purchased by completing the relevant section on the registration form.Trade ShowThe trade show will display the latest technology, productsand servicesParticipants:Alberta Electric System OperatorAltaGasCanadian Hydro Developers IncGolder Associates LtdNRGSTREAMTransCanadaVictaulicWellons Canada CorpZE PowerGroup IncPlease call (403) 210-0596 or email capitol@shaw.ca if you wouldlike information about booking a booth.ScholarshipIn lieu of speaker gifts IPPSA will provide a scholarship for astudent to attend the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at theUniversity of Calgary.Activities in Banffwww.banfflakelouise.comwww.discoverbanff.comwww.discoverlakelouise.comSponsorsThis Conference is possible thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors: