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What Cities and Counties Can Do April 16, 2009 at 1 pm–2:30 pm (EDT) ~Online event. Pre-registration required, and free of charge.~ For many government officials, creating a sustainability strategy is no longer a luxury when faced with the reality of heavy dependence on foreign oil, increasing energy prices, global warming and drastic climate change. A recent informal survey of senior local governmental policy officials concluded that sustainability was among the top three priorities for innovation in the cities they represented. Jurisdictions of all sizes have determined that planning to reduce carbon emissions is central to their continued prosperity and often their survival. As communities get started creating an imperative for sustainability they should not only avail themselves of the best tools and policies but also of the opportunities that exist to link efforts within geographic areas across sectors. This online event, cosponsored by greenerApplications and the Government Innovators Network, will enable city- and county-level executives and policymakers to create highly effective sustainability strategies. The panel will offer a full spectrum review of the latest tools and policies your jurisdiction can use to lower greenhouse gas emissions and implement low-risk projects that reduce energy costs. The discussion will be moderated by Gerry DeSeve, President of greenerApplications. The panel will feature: - Michelle Moore - Senior Vice President, Policy & Public Affairs, U.S. Green Building Council
- Missy Stults - Senior Program Officer ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability
- David Smith - CEO, Princeton Energy Systems, Inc.
Pre-register now - Please fill out some basic information if you are interested in attending. Instructions - Review these instructions and practice logging in ahead of time. (Try it now!) Resources - Check back soon for links to resources related to this event (this list may be updated periodically as the event nears). Questions? Contact us.
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