Room 105 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure A) Overview of Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) and PEV Infrastructure Attendees should leave this session with a better understanding of why PEVs are important, the current state of the PEV market and what is coming out soon, what cities are doing to become PEV ready, basics about EV infrastructure including the current status and costs and how PEVs fit well into fleets along with the operating costs and savings of adding PEVs to your fleet.
B) Expanding Natural Gas Refueling Infrastructure and Where Propane Fits Into an Alternative Fuel/Advanced Technology Vehicle Strategy Tis presentation provides informa- tion on the state of natural gas (CNG & LNG) vehicle and fuel infrastructure market, as well as plans for the Sacra- mento region. A strategic approach will allow fleets to enjoy the economic ad- vantages while delivering environmental benefits. Attendees will gain a better understanding of why alternative fuels promote geo-political improvements by reducing import of foreign fuels, reduc- tion in GHG emissions, etc. Tey will also learn why natural gas use leads to community benefits in lower emissions and how companies benefit from lower fuel costs. Presented will be information on existing CNG/LNG/RNG refueling infrastructure, current infrastructure expansion projects and current CNG & LNG vehicles.
C) Biofuels Infrastructure Tis presentation provides attendees with information on the importance of alternative fuels in maintaining a sustainable environment and economy. Propel offers biofuel products (E85 ethanol, B5 and B20 biodiesel) which are compatible with over 20 million vehicles on the road today and provide a crucial role in our country’s multi- faceted approach towards sustain- ablitiy and petroleum reduction in the transportation sector. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of which vehicles are biofuel-capable, the benefits of using biofuels for vehicles. Attendees will also learn more about Propel’s biofuel infrastructure and progress towards next generation biofuels and renewable diesel.
Moderator: Keith Leech, Chairman/Coordinator, Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition
Presenters:
Enid Joffe, Clean Fuels Connection Rick Teebay, County of Los Angeles, Office of Sustainability Mark Watkins, Business Development Manager, Clean Energy
Jake Millan, District Operations Man- ager - Bay Area, Propel Fuels
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Rooms 101 & 102 Curriculum and Environmental Literacy Tis presentation will provide an overview of California’s Environmental Education (EE) Programs, including grants, Green Ribbon Schools award, the California Regional Environmen- tal Education Community (CREEC) Network, the California EE Interagency Network (CEEIN), as well as other part- nerships. Tere will also be an introduc- tion to the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI), which will be expanded upon during during the Green Curriculum Institute on Friday. organizational structure of environmen- tal education in California and will be introduced to the CREEC Network and online resource directory. Providers will be shown how to align their programs to the Education and the Environment Initiative Model Curriculum units and register their programs with the direc- tory. Tey will also receive information about how to apply for the new Federal Green Ribbon Schools Award and the Governor’s Economic and Environmen- tal Leadership Award (GEELA).
Presenter:
Anne Stephens, Statewide Coordinator, California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network, California Department of Education
Christy Porter Humpert, California Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Education and the Environment
Room 103 Funding Energy Projects - PACE (Prop- erty Assessed Clean Energy) Financing Part II A) Issues and Innovations of Green Finance Te presentation will address Standard- izing certain PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) program elements to create a win/win that develops greater understanding, acceptance and utiliza- tion of PACE. Key stakeholders may be reluctant to embrace PACE because of confusion about various PACE mod- els, making it difficult to evaluate risk. Standardization will help mainstream the utilization of PACE. Te private sec- tor and capital markets have responded quickly to the development of PACE programs. New products can help to financially underpin PACE financing and minimize certain risks to stakehold- ers, such as property owners, mortgage lenders and municipalities. Availability of financing for energy retrofits has the potential to substantially increase job creation. Te challenge to enter the ret- rofit market for small and medium sized business is negotiating the regulatory maze and job training for employees. Collaboration and leverage of existing stakeholders and resources can minimize these challenges while strengthening consumer protection. Tere are over- looked opportunities to develop energy retrofit financing for schools and local governments, especially for small proj- ects. Some of these opportunities will be explained and examined. Te PACE lawsuit against FHFA being fought by the California Attorney General, Sonoma and Placer Counties and the Sierra Club continues on. Tis has resulted in oppor- tunities for PACE stakeholders across the nation to make a difference in the future of PACE. Meanwhile efforts continue in Congress with HR 2599 to set aside the actions of FHFA, FNMA and FHLMC. Tis segment will give a timely update of these issues.
Presenters:
Kimberly Hawley, CPA, Chief Deputy Treasurer, Placer County, and mPOWER Placer
Doug Esposito, Energy & Construction Practice Leader, Owen & Dunn Rick Larkey, Consultant, North State Building Industry Association
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