Capturing the Green in a Green Economy: Municipal P3s in Energy and Economic Development
10:45AM to 11:45AM
Dan Smith, Ameresco
As federal and state energy policy continues to increase renewable portfolio standards and more carbon-neutral energy sourcing, cities and towns are seeing an increase in the number of public-private-partnership opportunities in energy. This program will examine common procurement and contracting aspects that have led to successful municipal partnerships in energy and netted communities millions of dollars in local tax and other economic benefits while helping industry and communities meet their clean energy goals. First-in-the-nation wind, solar and battery storage programs will be highlighted in our “case-studies” approach. Brownfields redevelopment, use of surplus municipal property and coastal communities’ opportunity ride the wave of “offshore” wind will also be featured.