HAWP 2009 Conference
November 5-6, 2009
California State University at Chico
400 West 1st Street
Chico, CA 95929
Cleantech Innovation Center at Oroville, CA
2015 Challenger Avenue
Oroville Airport Business Park
Oroville, CA 95965
CALL FOR SPEAKERS
The High Altitude Wind Power Conference invites additional speakers to submit abstracts of their 15-20 minute presentation proposals for the afternoon session at the Cleantech Innovation Center on November 5, 2009. We are seeking speakers from academia,private industry, government, and non profit organizations as well as inventors of airborne devices intended to capture wind energy. Presentations must be relevant to the theme of capturing wind energy with airborne devices or quantifying this power resource. In order to facilitate finalizing the conference schedule in time to allow you to make travel arrangements, the selection committee will make a final decision on the acceptance of additional speakers no later than October 16th.
Please email us directly with an attached biography of up to 150 words and a abstract of your proposed presentation as it pertains to the conference theme, ‘The Power of Wind in High Places”.
hawp@ncen.org with "speaker" in the subject line.
To Learn more about High Altitude Wind Power
Conference begins November 5, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Registration fees include registration for the This Way to Sustainability 2009 Conference at CSU, Chico, and the conference dinner Thursday evening at the world famous Sierra Nevada Brewery restaurant.
Transportation and Where to Stay
General Admission $125
Student Admission $35
To qualify for student fees, you must be currently enrolled in a college or university. Student identification will be required to be admitted at this fee.
Questions? Email or Contact Us!
Transportation and Where to Stay
Getting to Chico
By Car
From Highway 99 Going North To Chico
Stay on Highway 99 North to Chico. Exit Highway 99 at Highway 32 turning left onto E. Eight Street to and through downtown Chico. Continue west to Chestnut Street. Turn right on Chestnut Street and continue north for six blocks to W. Second Street and the University.
From Highway 99 Going South To Chico
Take the E. First Avenue exit and turn right. Go west to the Esplanade and turn left onto the Esplanade into downtown Chico and onto Broadway. Turn right on Second Street and go three blocks to Chestnut Street and the University.
By Air
You can fly directly into Chico via a short 45 minute flight from San Francisco airport (SFO).
The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the closest major airport. It is 90 miles south of Chico and is served by most major carriers. You can rent a car or catch a shuttle at the Sacramento Airport. The highways north of Sacramento are usually traffic free.
Flying Into Chico Airport - (CIC)
There are several flights daily between San Francisco (SFO) and Chico Municipal Airport (CIC) via United Airlines operated by United Express/Sky West. Hertz operates a small rental car operation at the airport. Budget and Enterprise have off-airport rental offices in Chico. Call ahead for reservations.
Options For Getting To/From The Sacramento Airport
Rental Cars
All major rental car companies are available from Sacramento. Please call your company of choice.
Shuttle Services
North Valley Shuttle (Chico-based)
http://www.northvalleyshuttle.com
Phone: 530-891-1219 or 800-832-4223
Must make reservation ahead of time (ASAP)
Super Shuttle (Sacramento-based)
Phone: 916-648-2500 ext 106
http://www.supershuttle.com
Reserve your spot 24 hours in advance
Pick up and drop off at terminal A & B
By Train or Bus
Train Service
AMTRAK and Greyhound Bus also have regular service into downtown Chico, although hours are limited. The AMTRAK train depot is located at W. Fifth and Orange Streets, telephone: 895-8000 or 800-872-7246. The train leaves twice daily at 3:06 a.m. southbound and 1:42 a.m. northbound. The San Joaquin is a combination train and bus ride that leaves Chico three times daily, all southbound at 9:25 a.m., 11:55 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. This service terminates in downtown Los Angeles. Contact your local travel agencies for details.
Bus Service
The Greyhound bus depot is located at W. Fifth & Orange Streets. Call them for the schedule and current fares at 530-343-8266 or 1-800-231-2222.
Getting Around Chico
By Car
Hertz operates a small rental car operation at the airport. Budget and Enterprise have off-airport rental offices in Chico. Call ahead for reservations.
By Bus
Transportation services will be available to and from local hotels (and B&Bs) during the conference.
Additionally, bus service is available through the Chico Area Transit Service (CATS) and Butte Regional Transit (B-Line) buses.