Energy, Agribusiness, Farming and Forestry stakeholders and elected officials from six states to converge on the Atlanta Commerce Club to discuss critical post-election energy issues

ATLANTA, GA – Southeast Energy Alliance (SEA), the southeastern regional chapter of the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), today announced the 2012 Southeast Ag-Energy Summit, scheduled for Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Commerce Club in Atlanta, GA from 11:00am to 3:30pm. The Summit, co-hosted by the Georgia EMC and Georgia and Alabama Agribusiness Councils, will bring together regional Agriculture Commissioners, Farm Bureaus, Agribusiness Councils, elected officials, energy consumer groups and producers for a discussion about the importance of affordable, reliable energy supplies to the agricultural community, the challenges and opportunities presented by renewable fuel and electricity, and upcoming legislative priorities for the region.

At least 30 companies, industries and elected officials from six states will be represented at the 2012 Southeast Ag-Energy Summit, such as South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers, North Carolina Farm Bureau, South Carolina Forestry Association, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Santee Cooper, and Tennessee Poultry Association.

Members of the national, state and local media are strongly encouraged to attend. The Summit is open to the public. Attendance is free, but registration is required.

WHAT:           2012 Southeast Ag-Energy Summit

Lunch will be served. Attendance is free, but registration is required.

WHEN:           Monday, December 17, 2012; 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

WHERE:         The Commerce Club, 191 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA

WHO:              Regional Agriculture Commissioners, Farm Bureaus, Agribusiness Councils, elected officials, energy consumer groups and producers.

RSVP:             Adam Waldeck (203)535-2668 adam.waldeck@southeastenergyalliance.org