Ohio's Energy Future Tour, Toledo Forum

Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 by: HMSheehan | Category: Community Interest

Moderated by Kevin Moyer, Executive Director, Energy Programs, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority
Co-Sponsored by Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and BetterBuildings Northwest Ohio

Welcome Message: U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

WHEN: Monday, April 27, 2015
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Registration and refreshments
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Forum

WHERE: Grand Lobby of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza, Located at the Toledo Amtrak Station 300 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Toledo, Ohio

WHAT: Ohio’s Energy Future Tour, a free, statewide series of public forums, makes it fourth stop in Toledo, OH. The tour is a collaboration among businesses, trade associations, nonprofits and local governments to provide community leaders and local citizens an opportunity to offer their insights into the positive impacts renewable energy and energy efficiency are having on the local economy.

Monday’s forum is the fourth stop on the tour, and is designed to allow the public to maximize input on developing the right path for Ohio’s energy future, lowering energy costs, creating jobs, and improving public health and the environment. The forum will have two panel discussions, each followed by a Q & A session.

The Business of Clean Energy: Creating jobs, reducing costs and driving innovation
Dan Litchfield, Senior Business Developer; Iberdrola Renewables
Jason Slattery/Greg Steenrod, Energy Director, Solar/VP Business Development; GEM Energy
Anthony Smith, Energy Coordinator; Cooper Tire & Rubber
Jay Troger, CEO; Nextronex

Building a Sustainable Future: Energy as the catalyst for a robust and resilient region
Pete Pritchard, Director, Adult Education; Vantage Career Center
Dale Arnold, Director, Energy, Utility & Local Government Policy; Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
David Dennis, Director; Energy & Property Management, ProMedica
Melissa Green, Sustainability Coordinator; Lucas County
Tom Bullock, Ohio Representative; Pew Charitable Trust
Lt. Col. John Cupp, Civil Engineering Commander; 180th Fighter Wing, OANG

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Organization Name: Ohio\\\'s Energy Future
Website or Link: ohioenergyfuturetour.com/