Energy Symposium

Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism Florida, and Team Plan Inc. will co-host an Energy Symposium on Grant and Rebate Opportunities for Local Governments on March 17, 2010. The purpose of the symposium is to provide local governments with the latest information available on funding opportunities related to energy efficiency and energy conservation programs. The symposium will discuss statewide priorities and initiatives, the regional energy planning guide, strategic energy planning and conservation strategies, a review of currently available grants and rebates, and feature a panel discussion on how to apply for grants and rebate programs. See agenda below. All interested parties are welcome.

March 17, 2010
8:30 am – 12:00 noon
Wolf High Technology Center
Indian River State College - Chastain Campus
2400 SE Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997

Please contact Peter Merritt on Council staff at 772.221.4060 if you have questions.

AGENDA

8:30 – 8:45 Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:45 – 9:00 Opening Comments

9:00 – 9:30 Regional and Local Strategies

Moderator: Michael Busha, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council

9:30 – 10:30 Review of Currently Available Grants and Rebates - Joshua Nichols, Team Plan Inc.; Matthew Zirkelbach, Carbon Solutions America                         List of Grants and Rebates

10:30 – 10:45 Break

10:45 – 11:45 Panel Discussion: How to Apply for Grants and Rebate Programs - Bill Hoeffner, St. Lucie County; Nancy Byrne, City of Boynton                           Beach; Pam Nolan, Palm Beach County; Greg Vaday, TCRPC; Erin Deady, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.

Moderator: Bill Whiteford, Team Plan Inc.

  •  Eligibility
  •  Overview of Application Process and Timeline
  •  Required Application Material
  •  Administration, Implementation and Deadlines
  •  Questions from Audience