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James Boyd is a member of the California Energy Commission and he took the stage to talk about how California is “Leading The Way.”

I got to talk with him just before the morning session kicked off. He says that California is often cast in a leadership role in the quest to move to alternative energy.

He explains some of the things his Commission is doing in light of the Governator’s request for a biofuels plan.

You can hear his speech here: James Boyd Interview (4 min MP3)

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On this morning’s agenda was Dr. Robert Hirsch, Senior Program Advisor, Science Applications International Corporation.

Hirsch’s talk is titled, “Peak Oil – And Then What?”

He starts out explaining what he means by peaking. His presentation included slides which I don’t have so keep that in mind as you listen

You can hear his speech here: Dr. Robert Hirsch Speech (22 min MP3)

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The lady who is making it all happen here in Phoenix is the Executive Director of the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute. She’s Annalloyd Thomason. Actually, I’m sure she’ll say it was a lot of effort from a lot of people. But she’s been in constant motion since I’ve been here working the radio and making sure everything is running smoothly.

On the stage this morning Annalloyd welcomed the Congress participants.

You can hear her speech here: Annalloyd Thomason Speech (6 min MP3)

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Senator McCain is speaking now and I’ll have his speech here for you in a little while. I’m going to try to get a personal interview with him on his way out too.

He’s asking consumer to demand fuel efficient vehicles while he works on legislation to help in Washington. He just said he’s against government subsidies for ethanol.

Now he’s talking about ethanol companies reporting record profits. He specifically mentioned ADM. He says distribution for ethanol is a big challenge and he hopes E85 becomes more available.

Post Update: Here’s a couple of quick soundbites from Senator McCain which I was able to obtain as he was leaving.

In regard to government assistance for farmers and agribusiness: McCain Sound Bite (MP3)

He also spoke very highly in favor of developing more nuclear energy: McCain Sound Bite (MP3)

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