2021 Sustainable Town Planing

Sustainability Planning for Local Governments

Mr. Shanti Pless
LEED AP, Senior Research Engineer,
U.S. Department of Energy,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
Golden, Colorado

Mr. Michael Ohlsen
CEM, CPM, Electric System Integrated Planning, City of Tallahassee, Florida

Reliability and resiliency are just two of the many reasons cities are creating Clean Energy Plans. Join this session to explore the evolution of City Energy Programs and Clean Energy Transitions. 

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Panel II: Innovation & Technology Roundtable

This panel provides innovative advancements in technology and the many advantages that come with it. Through data collection, vulnerability assessments, and more, cities can determine which smart city techniques they need to implement to create a Sustainable and Resilient City.

Building Resilient Communities

Bay County Commission Chairman Robert Carroll provides a Bay County Update with respect to Hurricane Michael and COVID-19. With a storm damage recap and impacts including infrastructure, financial, housing, and more… Chairman Carroll discusses the rebuild and recovery process that will result in a more sustainable Bay County.

Welcome Message & Keynote

What does Sustainability mean to you? Commissioner Tim Echols from the Georgia Public Service Commission educates on the advanced projects and technologies that Georgia has explored, and what elements create a sustainable community.