GreenGov Conference 2008 Brochure (PDF 287 KB)

GreenGov Make Sure that Your Employees Consider the Environmental Effects of Their Policies, Practices and Daily ActionsGreen PurchasingIdentify Energy Effi cient Alternatives to Everyday Offi ce NeedsEnergy Effi ciencyIntegrate New and Improved Energy Cost Savings in Your AgencyWaste PreventionLearn to Reduce the Amount of Waste Your Offi ce GeneratesGreen BuildingsCreate a High Performing Green Building and Lessen the Building Maintenance ¦¦¦¦Improving Environmental Excellence in Government AgenciesAugust 14-15, 2008| Washington, DCLearn How to Create a Green Offi ce www.PerformanceWeb.orgConference 2008GreenGov Partnered withGreenGov Dear Colleague,Every day, we are reminded of just how fragile our environment is. It is hard to believe that turning on the lights, printing out a report or even making a photocopy can contribute to such environmental problems as deforestation and global warming. It is essential that all citizens take the necessary steps to ensure that they are doing their part to protect the environment. Leading the way in this endeavor should be federal, state and local government agencies. In accordance with GSA Executive Order 13423, it is the policy of all government entities regardless of their mission to take on the responsibility to be environmentally conscious and to promote sustainability initiatives. This executive order was created to strengthen Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management Agencies which includes going green across the board and in doing so, emphasizes the importance of this environmental movement within the United States Government.The GreenGov Conference, on August 14-15, 2008 in Arlington, Virginia, will focus on creating a plan of action to take your offi ce green and to improve environmental excellence in government agencies. This is a cannot-miss event for facility and building managers at all levels of government. Show Me the FundingImproving environmental excellence in government agencies will be diffi cult if little funding is available to assist with such a drastic change. Completely revamping an agency’s infrastructure is no easy task and it comes with tremendous costs. At this event you will learn how to effectively manage your agency’s green initiative with the budget you have. Green PurchasingOn a large scale the federal government purchases more than $200 billion in goods and services each year. Both the Congress and the President have mandated federal agencies to be more environmentally friendly by preventing pollution and conserving energy and resources. The laws, regulations and executive orders they have issued relating to environmentally preferable purchasing affi rm their recognition of the critical importance of “greening” the federal procurement process to meet and lead the nation’s green initiative. GreenGov Conference 2008 will highlight the latest fi ndings in green purchasing and will keep your agency on pace with the many innovations in procurement and acquisitions.Green BuildingsIn the United States today, buildings account for 65 percent of electricity use and more than one-third of total energy use. Consequently, building owners, architects, engineers, and construction supervisors are looking for ways to ease energy use and costs, and are incorporating green design techniques into high-performance buildings to maximize their health and economic benefi ts and minimize their impact on the environment. GreenGov Conference 2008 will educate you on the many ways to improve your buildings and keep them sustainable for years to come.I look forward to seeing youMichael FordDirector, The Performance InstituteTop 5 Reasons to Attend:Understand What Green Purchasing is and How to Buy Green ProductsEducate Your Coworkers on How to Cut Down on WasteLearn to Establish Green Partnerships Across JurisdictionsIdentify Strategies and Pitfalls in Implementing Tangible Energy-Effi ciency Savings Discover how Successful Green Leadership can lead to Energy Effi ciency and Water Conservation1.2.3.4.5.Measuring and Managing Green Initiatives in Government“The information was well presented and will be very useful to me”--Julie Aslinger, Tennessee Department of Environment and ConservationGreenGov Day One: August 14, 20088:30Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00Going Green in Government:Standardizing Your Offi ce OperationsThe steps necessary for governmental agencies to qualify as green vary depending on the nature of their operations. All agencies, regardless of business type, must fi rst ensure that they are in compliance with all environmental regulations. Agencies must then adopt a tailored set of environmentally sound practices, and must also demonstrate that environmental responsibility is part of their everyday activity. During this keynote address you will learn to create a plan of action for your green endeavor George Hawkins, Director, DC Department of the Environmentof the Environment10:00 Networking Break & Refreshments11:15The Economics of Green GovernmentGreen your government by applying inter-generational discount rates to multi-year fi nancial, budgetary and other governmental economic analyses Promote economic sustainability throughout your agency by re-orienting government economic growthEnhance results through regional and national accounting standards for gross environmental product or GEPMark Eads, Senior Economist, U.S. Department of Environmental Protection12:00 Lunch Break1:00Green Purchasing: Learning How to Buy Eco-Friendly Green ProductsPromote contractors and corporations that are using green materials and purchase their goodsLearn how to devise an agency-wide acquisition plan that focuses on green purchasing outcomesGain strategic advice on transforming green procurement techniques into best-in-class practices Cynthia Vallina, Energy Program Examiner, Offi ce of Management and BudgetQQQQQQ“This information is very relevant for those working on performance measurement or who want to understand it better.”--Aimee Hessert, U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyIntegrate New and Improved Cost Savings for Your Agencywww.PerformanceWeb.org10:15Keynote Address: Developing a Green IT Initiative Plan to Reduce your Carbon Footprint Every day, we are reminded of just how fragile our environment is. It is hard to believe that, printing out a report, operating a data center or leaving on a computer can contribute to such environmental problems as deforestation and global warming. As government offi cials are being nudged toward green initiatives by sustainability teams and environmental departments it is essential that managers understand what their role is. During this keynote address you will learn what the role of the CIO is in the greening of the environment and how to make a lasting impact in your organization. Chris Vein, CIO, San Francisco1:45Networking Break & Refreshments2:00Recycling and Waste Management: Cutting Down on the Amount of Routine Waste that Your Offi ce ProducesExamine ways to reduce fuel consumption and save energy and waterExplore successful requests for green program grants and fundingUse tools to calculate the environmental benefi ts of using greener products and practicesLearn effective ways to infl uence coworkers to act more sustainablyBeth Martin, Chief of Compliance and Pollution Prevention, US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine2:45 Green Friends: Establishing Green Partnerships across Jurisdictions and All Levels of Government Forge strategic partnerships across all levels of government to enhance your agency’s green initiative Learn communication tools to effectively express the appropriate sustainable mandates and requests to stakeholders at all levelsIntegrate standards and mission-aligned measures to develop common-ground goals for your agency-wide green initiativesCatherine Cesnik, Senior Program Manager, Offi ce of Environmental Policy and Compliance, U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)QQQQQQ3:30 Pittsburg: The Greening of a Post-Industrial City Create and establish a measurement for your cityPositioning your region for the Green Economy and green collar jobs Taking it to the streets: Empowering people, organizations and neighborhoods to join in the movement.William Peduto, Member of Council, City of Pittsburgh4:30Day One AdjournsQQQGreenGov Who Should Attend:Energy ManagersFacility ManagersBuilding Managers Property ManagersContract ManagersUtility ManagersProject ManagersEnergy Effi ciency and Renewable Resource Specialists QQQQQQQQImplement Green Techniques for Managing Your Purchasing Needswww.PerformanceWeb.orgGreenGov Day Two: August 15, 20088:30Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 Sustainable Buildings: Building a New High-Performing Green BuildingLearn about public policies that affect green buildings, successful government initiatives and incentives on green building implementation Gather some cost-saving techniques as well as innovations in building renovation and constructionExamine the LEED initiatives in the federal government and determine how your agency matches upDan Amon, P.E., Senior Advisor for Energy, Offi ce of Administration and Resource Management (OARM), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency10:00 Networking Break & Refreshments10:15 Moving Towards Sustainability: Strategic Energy Management in Existing Buildings for Your Budget and the Environment Save money by reducing your energy consumption by up to 30% with low to no cost measures in energy effi ciency, transportation, recycling, and water conservationLeverage the restraints of an older building to your advantage for ensured ongoing energy and cost savingsGain the support of your employees with additional ways to make your building more green Adam Segel-Moss, Green Building Outreach Coordinator, Arlington County, VirginiaSarah E. O’Connell, Energy Outreach Coordinator, Arlington County, VirginiaQQQQQQ11:00 Green Leadership: Energy Effi ciency and Water ConservationLearn how a public/private partnership between the City of Waukesha, WI and Johnson Controls will save taxpayers at least $2.3 millionDiscover how the City of Waukesha has become a water conservation leader in the MidwestFind out how Green Leadership in government and business can lead to win-win positive publicityMayor Larry Nelson City of Waukesha, Wisconsin 12:00 Lunch Break1:00 Green Fleet: Procuring Energy Effi cient Vehicles and the Use of Alternative FuelsHear best practices on how to purchase fuel effi cient materials in bulk to cut costs Incorporate standard language in all contracting documents that all fuel must meet federal environmental standardsExplore opportunities for using fuel-effi cient cars for agency-wide meetings and conferencesMatt Kittell, RPN Research Director, The Center for A New American Dream QQQQQQ“This conference was full of good information and was a good overview of environmental performance”--Peggy Hatch, Louisiana Department of Environmental Measure Your Agency’s Adherence to Going-Green Initiativeswww.PerformanceWeb.orgwww.PerformanceWeb.org2:00 Networking Break & Refreshments2:15 Cracking the Code: Developing an Environmental Management Systemfor Your AgencyUnderstand just how useful a EMS can be for your agency and what it will take to implementExamine the pros and cons of not having or having a EMS in your agencyLearn to use performance data collection and EMS to improve resultsKathleen Bartholomew, Team Leader, Environmental Management and Integration Team (EMI Team), Department of the Interior3:15Green Counties 101Since its launch a year ago, the National Association of Counties (NACo) Green Government Initiative has witnessed exponential growth. With increasing momentum, green policies and programs have taken shape as counties hunt for the most effective targets, incentives and rewards to help impact behavioral change in their communities. This session will explore how “going green” has taken root in the nation’s counties. An overview of the resources and opportunities available through the NACo Green Government Initiative and its sponsors will then be followed by county examples. Kelly Zonderwyk, Senior Associate, National Association of Counties4:15 Conference AdjournsQQQGreenGov www.PerformanceWeb.orgThe Performance Institute exists to improve organizational results through the principles of performance, accountability and transparency. Serving as the largest government reform think tank in the nation promoting performance-based management practices, PI is nationally recognized as the thought leader in program, process, project and people performance. Earlier this year, The Performance Institute and a coalition of good government groups launched Transitions in Governance 2008, which was created to develop recommendations for the next administration’s agenda for the management of Federal Government.www.PerformanceWeb.org“The question and answer sessions were very helpful and brought out some valuable information.”--Cathalene Purvis, Arizona Department of Environmental QualityGreenGov HOW CAN I REGISTER?1. Online at www.PerformanceWeb.org2. Via fax to 703-894-04823. Via phone at 703-894-04814. Via mail to 1515 N. Courthouse Road, Sixth Floor Arlington, VA 22201Yes Register me for GreenGov ConferencePlease call me. I am interested in a special Group Discount for my teamNameTitleOffi ceOrganizationAddressCity State ZipTelephone FaxEmailPayment InformationTraining formPurchase orderCheck (Accepted by mail only)Credit cardCredit Card NumberExpiration Date Card Verifi cation NumberName On Card Billing Address??????Venue & Hotel The GreenGov Conference 2008 will be held at The Performance Institute’s Training Center in Arlington, VA. A continental breakfast will be provided each morning. Conference Address: The Performance Institute 1515 N. Courthouse Rd. Suite 600Arlington, VA 22201 A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott at the prevailing rate of $201 until July 14, 2008. Please call the hotel directly and reference code “GreenGov Conference 2008” when making reservations to get the discounted rate. The hotel is conveniently located three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station. Please ask the hotel about a complimentary shuttle that is also available for your convenience. Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott 1533 Clarendon Blvd.Arlington, VA 22209Phone: 703-528-2222www.courtyardarlingtonrosslyn.comTuition & Group Discounts The fee for attending The GreenGov Conference 2008 isConference Tuition: $995Register by calling 703-894-0481 or visit us online at www.Performanceweb.org. Reduced tuition rates for delegates who attend in groups are also available by calling Tom Hardman at 703-894-0481 or emailing him at Hardman@performanceweb.org. Exhibiting & SponsorshipTo learn more about exhibiting and sponsorships at the GreenGov Conference 2008 please contact Kwami Attipoe at 703-894-0481 or email him at Attipoe@Performanceweb.org. Cancellations & Quality Assurance A $150 service fee will be charged on cancellations received less than three weeks from the date of the event. A credit memo will also be sent refl ective of that amount, which can be used for a future conference. If you do not cancel your registration before the day of the event, you will be charged for the full conference amount. As speakers are confi rmed six months before the event, some speaker changes or topic changes may occur in the program. The Performance Institute is not responsible for speaker changes, but will work to ensure a comparable speaker is located to participate in the program.If for any reason The Performance Institute decides to cancel this conference, PI accepts no responsibility for covering airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants, including delegates, sponsors and guestsPRIORITY CODE: E112-WEBwww.PerformanceWeb.orgGreenGov www.PerformanceWeb.org