The Clean Energy Dialogue (CED) was announced in February 2009 when President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper met in Ottawa. The CED is charged with expanding clean energy research and development, developing and deploying clean energy technology, and building a more efficient electricity grid based on clean and renewable energy in order to reduce greenhouse gases and combat climate change in both countries. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Canadian Minister of Environment Jim Prentice serve as the lead government officials for moving the CED forward.

The United States and Canada both recognize energy trade as a pathway to achieving renewable energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. This conference will bring together key stakeholders from both countries to identify potential resources and markets for increased trade in clean electricity and ancillary services between both countries.

The 1.5-day-long public conference will consist of moderated panel discussions, facilitated discussions, audience input, and a closing overview session.

Energetics is planning and organizing the 2010 conference in Rosemont, Illinois.