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Held at The Franklin Institute on 3/29/12, this event brought together industry, university and community leaders to share best practices, ask challenging questions and provide cutting edge information about sustainability in the Delaware Valley. Lunch Keynote Speaker: Henry H. Chamberlain, President and COO of BOMA International (Building Owners and Management Association)
What is LEED? Why is it relevant? Who is requiring LEED and where? Does being a green building really matter? What is the relationship between LEED and EPA’s Energy Star? Where are the LEED certified projects in Philly, Southern NJ and the Philadelphia suburbs? Is the Franklin considering a LEED certification? Moderator: Scott Downie, AIA, LEED AP, Principal, Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc • D. William Gregg -‐ AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Partner, SaylorGregg Architects • Heather Blakeslee-‐ Deputy...
What Are Large Owners and Users of Space focusing on regarding sustainability and Why? What are the latest strategies for energy efficiency upgrades, recycling, cleaning, construction debris, materials for tenant’s improvements, energy management, pest management, LEED and Energy Star scoring? Moderator) Brad A. Molotsky -‐ EVP and General Counsel, Brandywine Realty Trust Sukanya Paciorek-‐ Vice-‐President of Sustainability, Vornado Realty Trust Leisha John -‐ Americas Director of Environm...
How Universities are driving behavior modification in sustainability? Are students interested and part of the discussion and direction? What is in store for 2012 and beyond? Moderator: Brandon Smithwood, Ceres • Dan Garofalo -‐ Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, University of Pennsylvania • Patrick Hossay -‐ Associate Professor of Sustainability, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey • Sandra McDade -‐ Director of Sustainability, Temple University • Robert Francis-‐ Vice Presid...
Does Measuring and Monitoring really permit behavior change? How can we measure across segments or building types? What technology is out there to permit ease of information flow and dynamic real time measuring? Moderator: Darlene Pope, President and CEO, CoR Advisors • Kevin Kampschroer -‐ Director, Office of Federal High-‐Performance Green Buildings, US GSA • Derek Johnson -‐Director of East Coast Operations, Building IQ • Rob Watson – Chairman, CEO & Chief Scientist, EcoTech Internationa...
Is 2012 the year when the Volt and the Leaf become commonplace? Where can I charge my vehicle and how far will it go? Moderator: James Boyle-‐ President & CEO, Sustainable Roundtable Inc. • David Soens -‐ EVP, U-‐Go Stations Inc. • Mark Pastone, Vice President, Business Development-‐ SemaConnect, Inc. • Jay Carlis -‐ Vice President, Community Energy • Frank Riesenburger, Esq.– Shareholder and Chair, Environmental Law Practice Group, Co-‐Chair, Alternative and Renewable Energy Industry Gr...
How are some of our larger local companies addressing sustainability? What are the latest innovations businesses are using for recycling, materials and logistics in the Tri-‐State region? Moderator: Michael Dunn, EPA Region 3 • Tim Wagner-‐ Principal Engineer, United Technologies Research • Rob Campbell – Director, Commercial Property Management Sales & Service, Waste Management, Inc. • Larry Cummings -‐ Marketing Leader, Strategic Partnerships, Trane • Lee White – Director of Engineering ,...
Are mandates currently in existence and if so where? How are LEED and Energy Star related? What is being discussed in Philadelphia and NJ about code mandates for 2012? What is being discussed in DC regarding Federal mandates? Moderator: James Boyle-‐ President & CEO, Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. • Matt Weko – Senior Vice President, Jones Lang Lasalle • Shari Shapiro, Esq. – Esquire, Attorney, Cozen O'Connor P.C. • Brenda Gotanda, Esq. -‐ Partner, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP • Michael ...
In this practical Q&A panel, we will pick the brains of dynamic local business owners. We will explore the making of a local sustainable business from financing, through implementation, to sale and succession planning. We’ll also talk about the economic implications from these business people’s perspectives, of building a strong local economy. Moderator: Monica Hennessy, Partner, Montgomery McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP • Judy Wicks -‐ Founder, Sustainable Business Network & White Dog Café,...
Now that we’ve got people’s attention, how do we keep it? Sustainability and “green” living, long on the periphery, have become household words evoked by many businesses and governments. In this interactive panel discussion, we will talk with the leaders of successful community organizations about how they keep people engaged and active, create new and grow old programs, manage volunteers, expand interest, and get work done. Moderator: Monica Hennessy, Montgomery McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LL...