Resources: Events
Webinars
EPA Free Webinars - Part I: Getting Started: Answering Big Picture Funding Questions (for local governments), May 16, 2012, 2:00-3:30 PM; Part II: Getting it Funded: Finding Funding for your Clean Energy Programs (for local governments), May 30, 2012, 2:00-3:30 PM; Part III: Keeping it Going: Financing Options for your Clean Energy Programs (for state & local governments), June 13, 2012, 2:00-3:30 Details at: http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/web-podcasts/local-webcasts-by-date.html#upcomingwebcasts
Summits & Conferences
Wind energy events in May and June, 2012, here. 
Florida’s 2012 Economic Development Conference, June 27 – 29, 2012, Tampa: The annual conference sponsored by the Florida Economic Development Council: http://fedcconference.com/
Florida Municipal Electric Association/Florida Municipal Power Agency Annual Conference, July 24 – 27, Ponte Vedra: The FMEA-FMPA Annual Conference for all segments of the electric utility industry: public, private and cooperative: http://publicpower.com/fmea-fmpa-annual-conference/
Sunshine State Renewable Energy Expo, July 26 – 27, Captiva Island: Fifth annual event sponsored by the Florida Renewable Energy Producers Association. See: http://www.sunshinestateenergyexpo.com/default.asp?page=event
International Conference on Bio-fuel Crop Production and Development, August 15-18, Fort Lauderdale: The University of Florida, EARTH University (Costa Rica) and Zamorano University (Honduras) have jointly organized this event to foster productive dialog among researcher and cultivators of biofuel crops which will improve crop production and develop sustainable production practices.
Florida Housing Coalition 2012 Annual Conference, September 10 – 12, Orlando: Annual conference presented by the Florida Affordable Housing Coalition: http://www.flhousing.org/fhc-annual-conference
Green Trends 2012, September 12 – 14, West Palm Beach: Annual conference presented by Florida Green Building Coalition: http://www.floridagreenbuilding.org/greentrends
Solar Power International 2012, September 10 -13, 2012, Orlando: Annual international conference and exhibition presented by the Solar Energy Industries Association and the Solar Electric Power Association -- “North America’s premier business-to-business event for professionals in solar energy and related fields” -- brings in notable industry experts to present about 40 General and Concurrent Sessions, 21,000 professionals/attendees and over 1,200 companies/exhibitors from all vertical markets in the solar power spectrum: http://www.solarpowerinternational.com/2012/public/enter.aspx
CleanTech to SpaceTech, September 20 – 21, 2012, Orlando: Build partnerships and join Florida Clean Tech Acceleration Netowork (FL-CAN) as exciting new CleanTech initiatives, programs and entrepreneurial endeavors are unveiled at this event featuring MegaWatt Ventures, I2 Capital Acceleration Program and the FL-CAN Showcase: http://www.cleantech-to-spacetech.com/
Renewable Energy World Conference and Expo/North America, December 11-13, 2012, Orlando: Co-located with POWER-GEN International in 2012, this event presents the latest information, solutions and technologies driving the success of renewable energy industries -- featuring presentations about technology, markets, business strategies and policy covering the wind, solar, biomass, hydro, geothermal, ocean/tidal/wave, bio-power, bio-fuels, hydrogen and energy sectors. See: http://www.renewableenergyworld-events.com/index.html
Commissioner Putnam Announces Florida Energy Summit
Summit to Feature Speakers and Discussions on Renewable Energy and
Energy Conservation Practices
Cocoa, FL – Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced plans today for the 2011 Florida Energy Summit, which will be held October 26 through October 28 in Orlando. Commissioner Putnam made the announcement during a visit to the Florida Solar Energy Center in Cocoa, where he explored the research and development of energy technologies to advance the production of biomass, hydrogen, fuel cell and solar energy.
“The Florida Energy Summit will advance the expansion of the production of renewable energy in Florida by bringing together leaders in energy development, agriculture production, government, academic research, technology and finance,” said Commissioner Putnam. “By taking a more comprehensive look at prospective energy resources, we will gain a better understanding of Florida’s energy potential to not only capture, but also capitalize on the rich resources available.”
The Florida Energy Summit, a three-day conference hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, will bring bright minds from across the state and around the nation to discuss the latest advancements in energy conservation and the future of renewable energy in Florida. Visit www.floridaenergysummit.com to learn more information about registration, sponsorship opportunities and hotel reservations.
The summit replaces the Farm to Fuel Summit, an annual event hosted by DACS since 2006 for the exchange of ideas among agriculture and biofuel industries. During the 2011 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature transferred the responsibilities of the Florida Energy and Climate Commission to DACS, creating the Department’s Office of Energy. With this addition, DACS is expanding its role in the energy sector to encompass not only agricultural based fuels, but also all renewable energy and conservation activities.
The primary duties of the Office of Energy are to administer any state and federal energy incentive programs, to promote the development and use of renewable energy resources, to promote energy conservation in all energy sectors and to provide assistance to other state agencies, counties, municipalities and regional planning agencies to further and promote their energy planning activities.
For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit www.FreshFromFlorida.com or follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
2011 Green Cities Conference
Hurry - Advanced Rates End September 30th!
Presented by the National League of Cities as part of the
Congress of Cities and Exposition
November 10-12 in Phoenix
Sustainability initiatives provide opportunities for cities of all sizes to strengthen their local and regional economies, enhance physical infrastructure, protect natural resources, reduce expenses, increase quality of life, promote public health and further social equity. Learn more at the Green Cities Conference.
Why attend the 2011 Green Cities Conference?
Nowhere else will you find the variety of programming and range of opportunities to engage with peers and find practical ‘take-away’ strategies to advance sustainability in your own community. NLCs Green Cities Conference is the only sustainability conference developed for local governments that brings together city leaders, staff and industry professionals.
Programming at NLC's Green Cities Conference has been designed to provide participants with practical tools and resources to address sustainability issues across cities, opportunities to network with colleagues and peers and activities to engage through facilitated dialogues and mobile tours.
Here’s a look at just some of what you’ll find at this year’s Green Cities Conference in Phoenix:
Four Mobile Workshops : Visit and learn about programs in Phoenix and the surrounding areas that are advancing their sustainability goals through adoption of solar, use of light rail, creative use of open space and strategies to conserve water in a desert environment.
Six Showcase Cities: Come to the City Showcase to speak directly with representatives from cities across the country about their successful efforts to promote sustainability in their communities. Projects include the adoption of alternatively fueled vehicles, strategies to promote renewable energy and activities that advance public health.
Nine Engaging workshops to inform and support locally led sustainability efforts: Workshop content will range from the foundational elements to build and sustain sustainability to more topical sessions focused on specific opportunities and strategies for local leadership. Visit our regularly updated agenda for complete listing of topics and workshop descriptions.
And a whole lot more!
Learn the details and register at:
http://www.nlc.org/events/coc/green-cities
Seminars/Workshops
FREA's Renewable Energy Seminar
Florida Renewable Energy Association
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Morning Topics:
The Science of Global Climate Change
Real-life Experience: Panel of Renewable Energy Users
Florida's Present and Future Energy Policy
Afternoon Topics:
OUC's Reliably Green Campaign
The Electric Cars Are Coming!
Florida-friendly Landscaping
Beating the Heat in Your Florida Home
Venue: Founders Room
For more details and to visit the OSC website: http://www.osc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=105&Itemid=167
Webinars
Best Practices Series: Health Impact Assessments
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (EST)
Register (https://enterprisecommunity.webex.com/mw0306ld/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=enterprisecommunity&service=6&rnd=0.08841394125558899&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fenterprisecommunity.webex.com%2Fec0605ld%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction=detail%26confViewID=760920399%26siteurl=enterprisecommunity%26%26%26 )
Description
Healthy communities provide tremendous benefits by promoting physical activity in placing homes near community amenities to create walkable neighborhoods, helping restore, invigorate and sustain livable development patterns. Health Impact Assessments are a practical tool that can provide a structured process to determine a policy or project’s impact on health, and ensure that policy and project dollars are used efficiently to provide the greatest benefits to residents. This session will feature a discussion of Health Impact Assessments, and a presentation by a city official who used the assessments for their transportation plan. It will also include a detailed overview of the Healthy Development Measurement Tool , a comprehensive evaluation metric to consider health needs in urban development plans and projects.
Presented By:
• Kim Gilhuly – Project Director, Human Impact Partners
• Cynthia Scully – Senior Environmental Health Planner, San Francisco Department of Public Health
• Amanda Thompson –Planning Director, City of Decatur, Georgia
Creating Healthy Communities Through Design
Tuesday, June 28th from 3:30-5:00pm (EST)
Register at https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=eltzgmo3o0uf
Can transformations in the design of our communities, streets, and buildings inspire people to be more physically active and make our communities healthier, sustainable, and more economically resilient? This webinar will introduce the concept of active design and explore how communities across the country are encouraging walking, bicycling, stair climbing, and active recreation. Designing our communities to encourage greater physical activity is a way to counteract the most pressing health, environmental, and economic challenges of our time – from the epidemics of obesity and chronic diseases like diabetes, to oil consumption and pollution from vehicle use, to spending on healthcare costs. Representatives from New York City, Augusta, Georgia, and the Mayors’ Institute on City Design will present health evidence and strategies included in the award-winning Active Design Guidelines (www.nyc.gov/adg), as well as successes and lessons learned in creating healthier communities. We recommend downloading a free copy of the Active Design Guidelines prior to the webinar at www.nyc.gov/adg.
Other Conferences
• Florida Municipal Electric Association: July 19 – 21
• Florida Renewable Energy Producers Association: July 27 - 29
