Notice of final agenda of Western Energy Infrastructure Conference under AD03-10.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION NOTICE OF FINAL AGENDA Western Energy Infrastructure Conference Docket No. AD03-10-000 (July 24, 2003) As announced in the Notices of Conference and Agenda issued on June 2 and June 26, 2003, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will hold a conference on July 30, 2003 to discuss issues regarding energy infrastructure in the western states. These states include Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. This half-day conference will begin at 2:00 p.m. and conclude at approximately 6:00 p.m., and will be held at the Marriott Denver City Center, 1701 California Street, Denver, Colorado (1-800-228-9290). All interested persons are invited to attend. The conference final Agenda is appended to this Notice. As indicated, the purpose of the conference is to discuss regional infrastructure issues among the panelists, and federal and state officials. It is not intended to deal with issues pending in individually docketed cases before the Commission, such as applications involving hydropower licenses or natural gas certificates. Therefore, all participants are requested to address the agenda topics and avoid discussing the merits of individual proceedings. A reminder to please register for the conference online on the Commission web site at http://www.ferc.gov/home/conferences.asp. Scroll down and click on "Western Energy Infrastructure Conference in Denver, CO". There is no registration fee. Questions about the conference program should be directed to: Carol Connors Office of External Affairs Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20426 carol.connors@ferc.gov Magalie R. Salas Secretary Attachment Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Western Energy Infrastructure ConferenceDocket No. AD03-10-000 Conference Agenda Marriott Denver City Center 1701 California Street Denver, Colorado July 30, 2003 I. Opening Remarks and Introductions 2:00 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. Chairman Pat Wood, Commissioner William Massey, Commissioner Nora Brownell II. Overview of Current Energy Infrastructure2:10 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. * Jeff Wright, Office of Energy Projects, FERC III. Forecasting Future Energy Infrastructure Needs 2:20 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. * Todd Filsinger, Senior Partner, Wholesale Energy Markets, PA Consulting Group IV. New Electric Generation 2:45 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. Can new electric generation meet Western demand? * Economic and financial barriers to new generation - Rebecca Followill, Gas and Power Group, Howard Weil Investment Counselors * Fueling new generation - Peter Moritzburke, Director, WesternEnergy Office, Cambridge Energy Research Associates * Retirement forecast / reserve margin - Jeremy Platt, Manager,Power & Fuel Markets, Electric ...