2010 Summit Presentations
9:45-11:15AM
Getting Green for Green
Influencing Consumers to Choose Green
Sustainable Development Superstars
Active Transportation from the Federal to the Local Level
2:00-3:30PM
Communities that get Green Done
Diversity as an Engine for Getting Green Done
Going Green in a Bottom-Line World
The Impact of a Sustainable Active Transportation System on the Environment
3:45-5:15PM
Planning for Balanced Growth, Complete Streets, and Economic Development
How Residential Energy Efficiency Gets Done
Preparing for Water Shortages
Crossing the Divide to Build Sustainable Active Transportation Systems
2009 Summit
Morning 10:45am-12:00pm
New Frontiers: Electric Transmission & Smart Grids
If Ohio is to meet the energy needs of the future, be it the expansion of wind and solar energy or the electrication of the transportation system, our network of electrical transmission facilities will need a substantial upgrade. Our speakers direct one of America’s largest transmission systems and will discuss the changes ahead (including installation of “smart grid” technology) and what they will mean for the future of our electricity supply.
PRESENTERS: Susan Tomasky, American Electric Power
Karen Sloneker, American Electric Power
Legislation Low-down: Insights into the American Clean Energy & Security Act
Federal legislation to address global climate change has never been closer to passage, but major hurdles remain and the outcome is by no means certain. Our panelists provide varied perspectives on what should and should not be in the final bill, and what the effects of key provisions are likely to be on Ohio.
PRESENTERS: Jennifer Klein, Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Andy Keeler, John Glenn School of Public Affairs at the Ohio State University
Moderated by Bill Habig, Transportation Matters
Restoring Traditional Mobility: Planning Accessible Routes for Everyday Life
America’s October 7 celebration of Walk to School Day reflects growing national demands to restore traditional mobility from an earlier age: walking, cycling, and reliable intra- and intercity public transit services. Join us to explore a vision of what our transportation future could look like, and how expanded transportation options will improve the quality of our lives. Special attention will be paid to healthy, active children and the 3-C passenger rail proposal.
PRESENTERS: Mary Chace, Ohio Action for Healthy Kids
Matt Dietrich, Ohio Rail Development Commission
Thirsty for More: Managing our Water Resources in an Era of Climate Change
Substantial evidence suggests that climate change has arrived and is progressing. Climate change could have profound consequences for public and private water supplies in Ohio. Our experts discuss what Ohio can expect and how we can prepare for the effects of climate change on the water supplies on which our lives fundamentally depend.
PRESENTERS: Richard Bartz, U.S. Geological Survey
Jennifer Fish, Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District
Lisa Ackerman Jeffrey, Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton, & Tilton, Inc.
David Reutter, Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District
Moderated by John Stark, The Nature Conservancy
Retrofi tting Suburbia: How Suburbs Can Get in the Sustainability Game
New Urbanism has focused on redesign of our central cities, but most Americans live in the suburbs. There has been relatively little information available on how suburbs can join the effort to achieve sustainability – until now. Our speaker catalogs exciting projects from all over the country in which suburban forms have been retro tted successfully to create more attractive and environmentally sustainable communities.
PRESENTER: June Williamson, Co-author, Retro tting Suburbia: Urban Design
Solutions for Redesigning Suburbs
Trash Talk:
How to Reduce, Reuse & Recycle from a Business PerspectivePeople practice recycling at home and want to do so at work, but there are often barriers to recycling in workplaces where office buildings are owned by one party and occupied by others. Our session focuses on creative solutions that have been developed recently and that promise to expand greatly the availability of recycling at the officce.
PRESENTERS: Cleve Ricksecker, Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District
Michael Greenberg, GT Environmental
Weatherization: The Ultimate Win-Win-Win
Energy efficiency is the low-hanging fruit when it comes to reducing greenhouse gases and preparing America to meet the energy challenges of the future, and home weatherization provides a time-tested way to achieve substantial energy savings in an extremely economical fashion. Our speakers will highlight how government-funded weatherization programs provide multiple benefits – saving energy, creating jobs, and assisting low-income citizens – and discuss how these programs can be expanded to provide even greater returns.
PRESENTERS: Dave Rinebolt, Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy
Ray Foeller, Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel
Spend it Here: How Pumping Up the Local Food System Will Boost Our Economy
Less than one percent of the food Ohioans consume actually comes from Ohio; food on your table travels an average of 1,500 miles to get there. The current petroleum-dependent agricultural system is unsustainable in the long term. Our speakers will discuss efforts to expand the supply of locally-grown food and their implications for the quality of our food and the strength of Ohio’s economy.
PRESENTERS: Robert Boggs, Ohio Department of Agriculture
Jill Clark, Center for Farmland Policy Innovation
Lisa Hamler- Fugitt, Ohio Association of Second Harvest Food Bank
Cecilia Torok, Department of Education
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Moving People: A Look at Lower-Impact Travel
40% of all trips are made within two miles of the home- just one reason why the way we travel is important. This session will discuss how cycling, ride share and alternative fuels contribute to sustainable mobility.
Moderator: Catherine Girves, University Area Enrichment Association
Presenter (s):Susan Wyant, MORPC
Doug Morgan, Calfee, Halter, & Griswold LLP
Brad Couch, Clean Fuels Ohio
Green Belt Coalition: Algae –Oil of the Future?
This is not science fiction, but a reality and the potential to make fuel from algae on a large scale is being studied right here in Ohio! Learn about the potential of algae and the effort to develop it into fuel and feedstock.
Moderator: Mike Long, Resource 100
Presenter (s):
Ross Youngs, Univenture
Ben Stuart, Ohio University
Land Use Legalities: Stimulating Job Creation Through Smart Growth Strategies
Learn from case studies focusing on projects in central Ohio to understand a basic land use legal framework which can be used to stimulate job creation through smart growth strategies.
Moderator: Jeff Strung, EMH&T
Presenter (s):
Christopher Slagle, Bricker and ckler LLP
Brett Breitschwerdt, Bricker and Eckler LLP
Daniel Reynolds, Bricker and Eckler LLP
Gregory Lestini, Bricker and Eckler LLP
Architectural Interest: Greening Existing Buildings
Green buildings don’t have to be new buildings; learn how commercial, historic and residential buildings are being retrofitted to conserve resources.
Moderator: Joshua Lloyd, Phillip Markwood Architects, Inc.
Presenter (s):
Robert Meyer, Porter, Wright, Morris and Arthur
Kathy Mast Kane, Columbus Landmarks Association
Barry Hornbacher, Owens Corning
Waste at Work: Conversion of Organics into Energy
Wastewater solids, food and other organic waste are now being put to good use in central Ohio by harnessing methane to produce power and heat.
Moderator: Susan Ashbrook, City of Columbus
Presenter (s): Thomas Kurtz, Kurtz Brothers
Meeting Demands: Using Coal and Nuclear for Base Load Production
There are many ways to create energy, each with an appropriate role to play in our energy portfolio, clean coal and nuclear are capable of producing quantities of energy unmatched by many other sources. This session will focus on how these technologies play a significant role in meeting demands of public energy consumption.
Moderator: John Hollback, American Electric Power
Presenter (s):
Dr. Richard Denning, The Ohio State University
Mark Gray, American Electric Power
Spending to Save: How to Finance Green Projects
Ohio has many incentive programs in place to make green easy. This session will provide an overview of the multiple grants, loans and performance contracting mechanisms available to make your project a reality.
Moderator: Emmett Kelly & David Rogers, Bricker and Eckler LLP
Presenter (s):
Kimberly Gibson, Ohio Air Quality Development Authority
Bob Monsarrat, Ohio EPA - DEFA
Christina Panoska, Ohio Energy Office
Michelle Jorgenson, Ameresco
Green for Green: OSU Invests in Environmentally Friendly Purchasing 10:45-11:15AM
Businesses and organizations who are working to become better environmental stewards are seeing a clear return on investment. OSU will share how they are approaching sustainability in business operations through their procurement process.
Presenter (s): Tom Crawford, The Ohio State University
Greener Grocer: A New Venture Brings Local Food to the Masses 11:15-11:45AM
The public is demanding their diet be filled with healthy and environmentally responsible foods. A new business is finding creative ways to bring these products to the market while keeping costs low and Ohio farmers in business.
Presenter (s): Michael Jones, Greener Grocer
Far and Wide: Moving Goods and People Nationally and Internationally
Products in Ohio are bought and sold to and from countries around the globe, traveling thousands of miles. Ohioans commute throughout the state and conduct business travel throughout the country and world. This session will discuss how our transportation system including planes, trains, ships, and highways can cut emissions to reduce the impact of these long distance journey's.
Moderator: James Schimmer, Franklin County
Presenter (s):
Jolene Molitoris, Ohio Department of Transportation
Mark J. Carr; American Electric Power River Operations
Jerri Parks, Norfolk Southern
Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities in Ohio
Ohio has the capacity to take advantage of new markets which will arise as a result of actions to reduce the negative impacts of climate change. This session will look at how the Blue-Green Alliance has planned a strategic reaction to turn a crisis into new blue-collar jobs for Ohioans.
Moderator: Kim Brown, Franklin Park Conservatory
Presenter (s):
Susan Knight, Blue-Green Alliance
Tracy Sabetta, National Wildlife Federation
Codes and Incentives: Encouraging and Incentivizing Sustainable Growth
For the environmentally friendly choice to be the economically friendly choice it is sometimes necessary to provide added benefits to going green. This session will focus on smart growth principles and how to make them a reality in your community.
Moderator: Jamie Greene, ACP, Visioning & Planning
Presenter (s):
Reid Ewing, Author, Growing Cooler
Susan Fisher, EMH&T
Room to Region: Designing Sustainable Houses and Neighborhoods
This session will examine everything from a single family home to an urban block to a multi-acre planned unit development showcasing how integration of practical land planning and architectural controls can improve air, water, land and energy consumption.
Moderator: David Brehm, Design Group
Presenter (s): Brian Kent Jones, Jones Architects
Local Foods: Building Sustainable Communities
The public is taking notice and requesting an expanded local food system, which preserves our farming tradition while spurring our local economy and providing healthy meal options to families across the state. Learn about the components of a local food system and how it can build sustainable communities.
Moderator: Ellen Walker, Jefferson Township
Presenter (s):
Shoshanah Inwood, The Ohio State University
Carol Goland, Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association
Brian Gwin, Wayne Economic Development Council
Elizabeth Lessner, Central Ohio Restaurant Association
Tim Lessner, Co-owner Tip Top Kitchen and Cocktails
Carbon Currency: The Future of Trading Carbon
There is growing consensus that actions must be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This session will review carbon cap and trade policies; existing and planned trading programs; discuss how this policy could affect our region’s economic future; and illustrate how businesses and governments are currently addressing global climate change concerns.
Moderator: Jim Coleman, Ohio’s Tomorrow
Presenter (s):
Dennis Hirsch, Capital University
Ron Luhur, Environmental Defense
Making Cents: How to Finance Your Solar and Wind Projects
Alternative energy projects are becoming more common. This session will reveal how much these proven technologies cost, their performance, and how you can harness this renewable source of energy on your site.
Moderator: Brad Westall, City of Columbus
Presenter (s):
Bill Spratley, Green Energy Ohio
David Cohen, Dovetail Solar and Wind
Triple Bottom Line: Implement and Leverage Sustainable Energy Approaches 2:45-3:15PM
Environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic prosperity can symbiotically exist and create measureable benefits in the public and private sector. Learn about renewable energy sources realistic in Ohio, funding for them, and national initiatives like Energy Star and LEED.
Presenter (s): Mark Zappe, Johnson Controls
Generation Green: How a New Store Caters to a Growing Demand 3:15-3:45PM
Buying environmentally friendly products is an easy way the average person can get involved in the green movement. A new local business will help consumers make the first step towards going green by offering a variety of responsible products to choose from.
Presenter (s): Steve and Heather Johnson, Generation Green
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A Hot Subject: All About Climate Change Denise King, The Nature Conservancy Scott Weaver, AEP Strategic Policy Analysis Group
Purifying the Process: Protecting Drinking Water through Watershed Management Dave Warne, New York City
Density Isn’t a Dirty Word: Embracing Land Use Diversity Brian Williams, American Farmland Trust
Energy Crossroads: Sustaining for the FutureMark Zappe, Johnson Controls, Inc.Linda Walls Rominski, Ohio Consumer's Council
Roots to the Rescue: Using Trees to Improve Air and Water Quality Drew Todd, ODNR Urban ForesterPaula Chope, City of Dublin.
One Yard at a Time: Benefits of Backyard Conservation
Laura Shinn, Friends of the Lower Olentangy WatershedStephanie Suter, Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District and the National Wildlife Federation.
Handouts:Sustainable Land Actions for Ohio
Poster Presentation Abstract:
Poster
Preserving Open Space and Property Rights: Transfer Development RightsJill Clark, OSU Director of the Center for Farmland Policy Innovation
Lynne Erickson, Director of the Portage County Regional Planning Commission
Ohio’s Energy Circuit: Plans for Our Future
State Representative Jim McGregorAmy Gomberg, Environment Ohio
Michael Jung, Ohio Air Quality Development Authority
Take the Driver’s Seat: Green Fleet ManagementDavid Abel, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning CommissionDevan Willemsen, Ohio Environmental CouncilSam Spofforth, Clean Fuels Ohio
Building Blocks: Green InfrastructureJack Hedge, Design GroupSusan Fisher, EMH&T
Sustainable Planning in Action: How Central Ohio Communities are Managing GrowthEllen Walker, Jefferson TownshipPatty Huddle, Highland Management
Kirby Date, Countryside Program
Raising the Bar: Showcasing Local Energy Smart Communities
Andrew Boatright, P.E., Electric Utility Manager for the City of Westerville
Jody Stowers, Recreation and Parks Director for the City of Westerville
Fresh Air: Achieving Air Quality through Alternative Transportation
Eric Schreffler
Paving with Purpose: Green Streets Lansing Tetra Tech
Home Grown: Benefits of Locally Grown Food Bill Dawson (video file: .mpg, .asf) Franklin Park ConservatoryJ.D. Beiting, Children’s Hunger Alliance
Noreen Warnock, Local Matters
Waste to Energy
Mike Long, former SWACO DirectorDr. Ben Stuart, Ohio University
Ben Schafer, American Hydrogen Co.Scott Weaver, AEP
3:00 - 3:45 Keynote addressPat Murphy, Community Solutions
How to Achieve sustainability by reducing energy consumption in the household sectors of food, transportation, and housing.
Your Legacy: What is Your Carbon Footprint? Robyn Kenny and Carolina Prado, Ohio EPA
First Step to Protection: Mapping Sensitive Areas Kyle Wilson, Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District
Innovative Brownfield Redevelopment Strategies: Urban and Rural Success Stories Joe Recchie, Jeffrey PlaceKara Allison, Hull & Associates
Bright Ideas: Energy Efficiency Case StudiesJack Wagoner, MORPC Residential Energy Conservation ProgramJack Laverty, Columbia Gas of Ohio
Tom Andrews, Ohio Department of Development - Did not use a powerpoint presentation
Closing Remarks
Christine Nardecchia, City of Dublin
Susan Ashbrook, City of Columbus, Environmental Steward.
