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Green Counties 101
(Closed)
Wednesday, May 7 2008 - 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
Green momentum is here, and counties have positioned themselves as leaders. With increasing momentum, green policies and programs have taken shape as counties hunt for the most effective targets, incentives and rewards to help affect behavioral change in their communities. Counties of all regions and compositions are helping us understand that green can be as much about doing the right thing for the environment as it is about being fiscally and socially responsible.
This webinar will utilize county best practices that will allow you to understand:
- How to begin a green government movement in your county
- Challenges to "going green" and how to overcome them
- How to engage key players
Presentations:
Audio Presentation
Dane County, WI - Brett Hulsey
Green Counties 101 Webinar
Howard County MD - Joshua Feldmark
La Plata County CO - Wally White
Marin County CA - Dawn Weisz
Green Purchasing 101
(Closed)
Tuesday, May 13 2008 - 12:00pm – 2:00pm Eastern
As the public demand for more environmentally sensitive purchasing increases, county officials are concerned about the added costs of buying green. Buying green is no longer more expensive, and in the long run, may be cheaper.
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- Components to green purchasing policies
- Implementing the policy and getting appropriate staff on board
- Available mechanisms for environmentally-friendly products
- Overview of green labels and certifications
- Dispel common myths that being green is expensive or sacrifices quality
Presentations:
Audio Presentation
Green Government Initiative Overview
LosAngeles County CA - Joe Sandoval
Matanuska Susitna Borough AK - Emerson Krueger
Office Depot - Yalmaz Siddiqui
Sarasota County FL - Susan Scott
US Communities Government Purchasing Alliance - Connie Kuranko
Funding Options and Financial Incentives for On-Site Renewable Energy Projects
(Closed)
Thursday, May 22 2008 - 1:30pm – 3:30pm Eastern
Public sector entities are helping meet their energy needs with on-site renewable energy facilities. One key to the long-term success of an on-site renewable project is financing: how will construction be funded and what incentives can be leveraged to ensure the financial feasibility of the project?
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- Financing options available to counties
- Performance contracting as a deal structure
- Government, utility and market incentives for on-site renewable energy projects
- Monetizing the attributes of renewable energy, such as renewable energy credits (REC's), Energy Efficiency Certificates (EECs)
Presentations:
Audio Presentation
Butte County CA - Brian Haddix
Catalyst Financial Group - Neil Zobler
Derek Price - Johnson Controls Inc.
Green Government Initiative - Onsite Renewables Funding Webinar
National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Karlynn Cory
Waste Management, Recycling and E-Waste 101
(Closed)
Thursday, June 12 2008 - 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
We’ve all heard the phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” but now hear how county governments are implementing policies and programs to help divert waste from overflowing landfills and prevent harmful effects on the environment.
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- Overview of waste collection and processing methods
- Proper disposal and successful methods of diverting aging electronics from landfills
Presentations:
Alameda County CA StopWaste - Debra Kaufman
Audio Presentation
Clackamas County OR Rick Winterhalter
Green Government Initiative - Waste Management, Recycling and EWaste Webinar
Logan CO OH – Alan Hale
Waste Management Ecycling - Joe Aho
Waste Management LampTracker - Mark Stennes
Communicating Your County Climate Protection Message
(Closed)
Wednesday, June 18 2008 - 1:30pm – 3:30pm Eastern
As more and more counties adopt community greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, how can they effectively communicate with the public and private sectors that are key in achieving these reductions?
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- Effective tools and messaging in communicating with the public and private sectors
- Innovative and interactive methods to mobilize the community
- Gaining internal staff support for your county's climate goals
Presentations:
American Institute of Architects - Stephen Loos
Boulder County CO - Ann Livingston
Digitized Audio Replay
Green Government Initiative - Communicating Your County Climate Protection Message Webinar
Pew Center on Global Climate Change - Tom Steinfeldt
Sarasota County FL - Lee Hayes Byron
Whatcom County WA - Christina Reeves
LEED for Existing Buildings
(Closed)
Thursday, June 26 2008 - 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
The LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) Rating System helps building owners and operators measure operations, improvements and maintenance on a consistent scale, with the goal of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. LEED for Existing Buildings addresses whole-building cleaning and maintenance issues (including chemical use), recycling programs, exterior maintenance programs, and systems upgrades.
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- Costs and benefits of LEED-EB certification
- How to incorporate LEED-EB into strategic energy management or facility upgrade plans
- Tools and resources available to assist your county in the process
Presentations:
Ada County ID - Selena O'Neal
Audio Presentation
BOMA International - Transwestern - Al Skodowski
Green Government Initiative - LEED EB
State of California Department of General Services - Jeff Henninger
US Green Building Council - Melissa Gallagher Rogers
County Change a Light Campaign and Fluorescent Lamp Recycling
(Closed)
Tuesday, September 16 2008 - 1:30pm – 3:30pm Eastern
For the last few years, counties have joined with NACo, Office Depot, and Wal-Mart to challenge each other in an effort to collect the most pledges from county employees and residents to change a light in their home to an energy efficient one. In addition to encouraging the use of Compact Fluorescent Light-bulbs (CFLs), counties are now tasked with ensuring the proper disposal of the CFLs.
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- Costs and benefits to 'changing a light'
- Available tools and resources for communicating these benefits, including effective outreach efforts and messaging for pledge collection
- Challenges and solutions to proper disposal of CFLs
Presentations:
Audio Presentation
Carroll County, MD - Vivian Laxton.pdf
Green Government Initiative - County Change a Light webinar.pdf
Hennepin County, MN - Angie Timmons.pdf
Office Depot - Nancy Davis and Chris Penny.pdf
St. Lucie County, FL - Jennifer Howard.pdf
USEPA ENERGY STAR - Melissa Klein.pdf
Waste Management - Patricia Kimball.pdf
Energy Efficiency in County Buildings: Western Region
(Closed)
Thursday, September 18 2008 - 2:30pm – 4:30pm Eastern
When seeking to reduce energy consumption, help the environment, and save taxpayer dollars, what better way to start than by examining the performance of a county’s buildings? According to the national ENERGY STAR program, nearly 30% of energy used in commercial or government buildings goes to waste. Different geographic regions may have different challenges and solutions in upgrading buildings to be more energy efficient.
Although open to all, this workshop will focus on the western region of the country and will cover county case studies and:
- Specific challenges and solutions pertaining to weather-related energy use
- Associated costs and payback periods for typical building improvements
- Tools and resources available to assist counties in their energy upgrades
Presentations:
Audio Presentation
Cascade County MT - Peggy Beltrone.pdf
Clackamas County OR - Susan Ziolko.pdf
Clark County NV - Jeff Jacobson.pdf
Cochise County AZ - LH Hamilton.pdf
Green Government Initiative Overview - Energy Efficiency in the West Webinar.pdf
NORESCO - Lee Overvold.pdf
U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Program - Julio Rovi.pdf
Washoe County NV - Mike Turner.pdf
Whatcom County WA - Carol Rofkar.pdf
Energy Efficient Server Rooms in County Buildings
(Closed)
Thursday, September 25 2008 - 1:30pm – 3:30pm Eastern
The U.S. Congress on Server and Data Center Energy Efficiency estimated that the governments spend over $400m per year to power servers and data centers. These rooms are often the culprits of large amounts of energy waste, but more energy-efficient technology is now helping counties save taxpayer dollars and help the environment in the process.
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- Costs and benefits to upgrading your county server rooms
- Innovative technologies, resources and tools available for these upgrades
Presentations:
Audio Presentation
Green Government Initiative Overview - Energy Efficient Server Rooms in County Buildings.pdf
IBM - Rich Lechner.pdf
McKinstry Company, King County, WA - Jeff Sloan.pdf
USEPA ENERGY STAR - Kathleen Vokes.pdf
Greening County Fleets 101
(Closed)
Tuesday, September 30 2008 - 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
As counties seek to green their county fleets, many are trying to assess relative costs and benefits of purchasing new efficient vehicles, retrofitting older ones and using alternative fuels. Ultimately, the composition of the fleet will vary for each county and often depend upon other environmental or economic policy goals.
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- Current and future availability of green vehicles and fuels
- Actions that can improve existing fleet performance
- Approaches and strategies to greening the county fleet
- Components and key factors for a green county fleet policy
Presentations:
Audio Presentation
Diesel Technology Forum - Dawn Fenton.pdf
General Motors - Mike McGarry.pdf
Green Government Initiative Overview - Greening County Fleets 101 Webinar.pdf
Johnson County, KS - James Joerke.pdf
King County, WA - Melody Bennet and Robert Toppen.pdf
Maricopa County, AZ - Don Stapley and James Candland.pdf
Playbook for Green Buildings and Neighborhoods Project
(Closed)
Tuesday, October 7 2008 - 1:30pm – 3:30pm Eastern
The Playbook for Green Buildings and Neighborhoods: Strategic Local Climate Solutions, a web-based resource, provides strategies, tips, and tools that counties can use to take immediate action on climate change through: green building, green neighborhoods, and sustainable infrastructure. The Playbook is designed both for communities that are considering making the first steps toward these, as well as for those who want to take existing efforts to a new level.
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- An explanation of the link between climate change and green building, neighborhoods and sustainable infrastructure
- How to utilize the playbook, regardless of what stage your county is at
- Additional resources available to assist your county in your efforts
Presentations:
Audio Presentation
Enterprise Community Partners - Yianice Hernandez.pdf
GGI Overview - Playbook for Green Buildings and Neighborhood Design Webinar.pdf
Playbook for Green Buildings and Neighborhoods - Lynne Barker.pdf
Stopwaste.org, Alameda County, CA - Wes Sullens.pdf
Energy Efficiency in County Buildings: Southeast Region
(Closed)
Thursday, October 16 2008 - 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
When seeking to reduce energy consumption, help the environment, and save taxpayer dollars, what better way to start than by examining the performance of a county’s buildings? According to the national ENERGY STAR program, nearly 30% of energy used in commercial or government buildings goes to waste. Different geographic regions may have different challenges and solutions in upgrading buildings to be more energy efficient.
Although open to all, this workshop will focus on the southeast region of the country and will cover county case studies and:
- Specific challenges and solutions pertaining to weather-related energy use
- Associated costs and payback periods for typical building improvements
- Tools and resources available to assist counties in their energy upgrades
Presentations:
Albemarle County, VA - Sarah Temple.pdf
Audio Presentation
BOMA, Cushman & Wakefield of Florida, Inc. - Delber Mendez.pdf
Durham County, NC - Tobin Freid.pdf
GGI Overview - Energy Efficiency in the Southeast Webinar.pdf
NORESCO - John Hobbes.pdf
Southeast Rebuild Collaborative - Katelyn Keefe.pdf
Linking Renewables and Demand Response
(CANCELLED)
Tuesday, October 21 2008 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern
Energy buyers can begin to support wind, solar, biomass, or hydroelectric energy without significantly changing their current energy programs. The market offers a variety of renewable energy products that enable counties to minimize their impact on the environment. Some also have load response programs, which provide financial rewards for using less energy on days when regional power grids are under stress. Find out how to earn payments for curtailing energy usage, and then use those dollars to purchase renewable power .
What You'll Learn:
- Overview of renewable energy, demand response, and how it works
- Investment required to participate
- Eligibility rules and who can enroll
- Financial benefits and rewards
Biofuels: What They Mean for County Fleets
(Closed)
Wednesday, October 29 2008 - 1:30pm – 3:30pm Eastern
Americans have grown increasingly concerned about U.S. dependence on oil imports and greenhouse gas emissions in recent years, resulting in greater interest in fuels like biodiesel and ethanol that can be produced from domestic feedstocks rather than petroleum.
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- Overview of the available and emerging kinds of biofuels and their associated costs and benefits
- Things to consider when incorporating biofuels into your county fleet
Presentations:
Audio Presentation
Catawba County, NC - Barry Edwards.pdf
Dane County, WI - Brett Hulsey.pdf
Diesel Technology Forum - Dawn Fenton.pdf
General Motors - Mike McGarry.pdf
GGI Overview - Biofuels What they Mean for County Fleets Webinar.pdf
Montgomery County, MD - Rick Dimont.pdf
National Biodiesel Board - Richard Nelson.pdf
Rush County, IN - Pamela Leisure.pdf
US Department of Energy - Shabnam Fardanesh and Shannon Shea.pdf
Wind Power: Turning a Breeze into Cash for Your Community
(Closed)
Monday, November 3 2008 - 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
Wind turbine installations have many communities perplexed about the complexity of the installation. Learn about the challenges and steps your county can take to ensure a successful project.
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- Pros and Cons of wind turbine installations
- Review of a
- due diligence
- checklist - from environmental concerns to siting codes
- Wind energy trends
Presentations:
Audio Presentation
Carroll County, MD - Mike Maring.pdf
Clinton County, IN - Curt Emanuel.pdf
Green Government Initiative Overview - Wind Power Webinar.pdf
Johnson Controls - Jesse Stowell.pdf
U.S. Department of Energy - Jonathan Miles.pdf
Winona County, MN - Linda Grover.pdf
Renewable Resources
(Closed)
Thursday, November 13 2008 - 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
The use of landfill gas (methane) as a renewable, green energy source can save a county space in the local landfill, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and generate power for homes and businesses. This readily available gas is naturally created naturally through the decomposition of waste in landfills.
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- Available and emerging technologies and resources for counties to capture landfill gas and transform it into a renewable energy resource.
- Associated costs and savings
Presentations:
DeKalb County, GA - William Malone.pdf
Green Government Initiative Overview - Renewable Resources Webinar.pdf
Prince Georges County MD - Darryl Flick.pdf
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio - Ronald J Mills.pdf
USEPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program - Thomas A Frankiewicz.pdf
Waste Management, Inc - Paul Pabor.pdf
Energy Efficiency in County Buildings: Mid-West Region
(Closed)
Monday, November 17 2008 - 1:30pm – 3:30pm Eastern
When seeking to reduce energy consumption, help the environment, and save taxpayer dollars, what better way to start than by examining the performance of a county’s buildings? According to the national ENERGY STAR program, nearly 30% of energy used in commercial or governments buildings goes to waste. Different geographic regions may have different challenges and solutions in upgrading buildings to be more energy efficient.
Although open to all, this workshop will focus on the midwest region of the country and will cover county case studies and:
- Specific challenges and solutions pertaining to weather-related energy use
- Associated costs and payback periods for typical building improvements
- Tools and resources available to assist counties in their energy upgrades
Presentations:
Blue Earth County, MN - Tim Edwards.pdf
Green Government Initiative Overview - EE in Mid West Webinar.pdf
Johnson County, KS - James Joerke and Joe Waters.pdf
NORESCO - Bob Smith.pdf
Price County, WI - Keith Laatsch.pdf
Story County, IA - Jane Halliburton and Al Hahn.pdf
US EPA ENERGY STAR - Leslie Cook.pdf
Energy Efficiency in County Buildings: Southwest Region
(Closed)
Thursday, December 4 2008 - 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
When seeking to reduce energy consumption, help the environment, and save taxpayer dollars, what better way to start than by examining the performance of a county’s buildings? According to the national ENERGY STAR program, nearly 30% of energy used in commercial or governments buildings goes to waste. Different geographic regions may have different challenges and solutions in upgrading buildings to be more energy efficient.
Although open to all, this workshop will focus on the southwest region of the country and will cover county case studies and:
- Specific challenges and solutions pertaining to weather-related energy use
- Associated costs and payback periods for typical building improvements
- Tools and resources available to assist counties in their energy upgrades
Presentations:
GGI Overview - EE in Southwest Webinar.pdf
Los Alamos County, NM - Matt Dickens and Regina Wheeler.pdf
Mohave County, AZ - Gene Hepler.pdf
NORESCO - John Hobbes.pdf
USEPA ENERGY STAR - Leslie Cook.pdf
Ventura County, CA - Allan Sandosham.pdf
Strategies for Purchasing Renewables
(Closed)
Monday, December 8 2008 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm Eastern
Energy buyers that purchase renewable power support wind, solar, biomass, or hydroelectric energy and make environmentally responsible choices. With the right strategy, these counties are also positioned as leaders in the marketplace and benefit from positive press and public relations. There are a variety of products and voluntary programs that benefit consumers ' bottom lines. Find out how to make smart choices about purchasing renewable power and the best ways to maximize these investments.
What You'll Learn:
- Overview of renewable energy and how it works
- How to buy renewable energy
- Best ways to maximize your investment in renewable energy
- Financial benefits and rewards
Presentations:
Audio Presentation
Constellation Energy - Steve Black and Peter Kelly-Detwiler.pd
Green Government Initiative Overview.pdf
National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Barry Friedman.pdf
Suffolk County, NY - Carrie Meek Gallagher.pdf
Whatcom County, WA - Christina Reeves.pdf
Solar Power: Lighting Up the Value of the Sun
(Closed)
Thursday, December 11 2008 - 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
Commercial Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic installations are becoming more popular. Learn about this expanding market segment and what it means for your county.
In addition to county case studies, this webinar will cover:
- Solar thermal applications for HVAC and plumbing systems in county buildings
- Applications and emerging technologies that will revolutionize the way we apply solar thermal systems
- Understand the architectural considerations for performance and aesthetics.
- Public sector installation of photovoltaic systems
- Typical cost savings
- Third party ownership model and current incentives
Presentations:
Butte County, CA - Brian Haddix.pdf
Green Government Initiative Overview - Solar Webinar.pdf
Johnson Controls.pdf
National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Jason Coughlin.pdf
Pima County, AZ - Terry Finefrock.pdf
Greenopolis
(Closed)
Wednesday, December 17 2008 - 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern
Greenopolis.com is the first "green", interactive, collaborative, educational website to bring together communities, environmental organizations, schools, universities, foundations and corporations, to rewards for making incremental positive environmental changes.
This webinar will cover:
How to get your county involved with the program
Tools and resources to actively promote Greenopolis in your community
Presentations:
Audio Presentation
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Waste Management - Greenopolis.pdf
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