German Delegation Visits Nevada Seeking Renewable Energy Technology

by Staff Writers Carson City NV (SPX) Oct 13, 2008 A delegation of German government officials, scientists, economists, and private business will meet with a like mix of Nevada government officials, researchers and businesses in Reno to discuss renewable energy technology. The 28-person delegation is led by Frank Kupfer, the Saxony State Minister of Environment and Agriculture. "It's the second visit for a renewable energy German delegation this year," said Al DiStefano, director of global trade and investment for the Nevada Commission on Economic Development (NCED). "They made a preliminary visit in the spring to talk about renewable energy technology in general." For this visit the German delegation "is specifically interested in geothermal technology, and municipal waste management," DiStefano noted. Tuesday morning while... [read full story]