Annual Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/Expo
“100 Cities Summit” Celebrate Milestone
April 23, 2013 (Loxahatchee, Fla.) Celebrating its fifth year, the Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/ 100 Cities Summit is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, May 22nd and 23rd at the Palm Beach County Convention Center Beach. The Conference is coordinated by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Palm Beach County and the United State Green Building Council. Attended by municipal, county and school district sustainability leaders from throughout the state, attendees enjoy two days of intensive general sessions and panel discussions by experts in the field of sustainability.
Patrick J. Sheehan, Director of Florida’s Office of Energy , will be speaking on ways Florida is moving forward in its collective efforts to develop a meaningful energy policy for the state. He will be accompanied by legislative panel, including Senators Joseph Abruzzo and Jeff Clemens and Representatives Lori Berman and Mark Pafford who will provide an update on the 2013 legislative session in Tallahassee. Other featured speakers include the Mayor of Palm Beach County, Steven L. Abrams, Julio Fuentes, President of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer Dunham of Florida Opportunity Fund, Kim Delaney, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and Raphael Clemente, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority.
Among the many subjects featured this year at the conference is Balanced Energy. Gordon Lambert, Executive Advisor on Sustainability and Innovation for SUNCOR Energy, Canada, will join a dynamic group of experts in their fields who will highlight a portfolio of fuels that collectively promote fuel diversity and provide price stability for Florida families and business in an environmentally sensible manner. The challenges of Florida’s regulatory environment will be discussed and alternatives to conventional practices explored by a panel of industry experts. Florida cities, including Wellington, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Fellsmere and Brooksville will discuss their successful public/private partnerships which have provided environmentally sound solutions and economic sustainability for their cities. The importance of promoting Florida’s assets and attracting investors to the state is also be on the agenda. Robin Safley, Director of the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division of Food, Nutrition & Wellness leads a panel of experts from the health industry, farming, schools and government on raising a healthy generation of students. The economic impact of climate change will also be discussed by two of the county’s leaders on the subject.
A complete line up of the 2013 program and speakers can be seen and Conference All-Access passes purchased at: www.floridagreenconference.com. The Conference Expo and parking is free to the public.
Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce – 561.790.6200