Competitive Alternatives to Fossil Fuels ABA Section of International Law - Hyatt Regency on Capitol HIllCompetitive Alternatives to Fossil Fuels Electricity Generation The use of new methodologies to extract fossil fuels, including oil sands extraction and deepwater drilling, are being examined in light of a range of environmental impacts. This panel will discuss the feasibility of embracing a clear energy future. It will look at several alternatives such as hydroelectricity, solar and wind power. Our energy experts will examine whether these alternative energy sources are currently economically viable and, if not, what may be done from a legal and regulatory perspective to make them a realistic alternative to fossil fuels.  Sponsoring Committees: Canada Committee, International Energy & Natural Resources Committee, International Environmental Law Committee Co-Sponsor: ABA Standing Committee on Environmental Law Program Chairs: LEONARD GOLD Burns & Levinson LLP Boston, Massachusetts JEFFERY BARNES Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Toronto, Ontario, Canada Moderator: JOHN GULLIVER Pierce Atwood LLP Portland, Maine Speakers: ALLEN GARSON Heenan Blaikie LLP Toronto, Ontario, Canada CHRISTOPHER GUITH U.S. Chamber of Commerce Washington, DC SETH KAPLAN Conservation Law Foundation Boston, Massachusetts GILBERT D. PORTER Haynes and Boone, LLP New York, New York