2022 MVRPC Climate Change Seminar to Focus on Making the Business Case for Climate Action
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission invites you to participate in the third annual Miami Valley Climate Change Seminar on Tuesday April 26, 2022. The in-person event is open to all and free to attend.
Presentations will include:
Climate Trends and Challenges in the Miami Valley - Dr. Aaron Wilson, OSU
In this presentation, we will discuss the physical indicators of climate change, from a global overview to the temperature and precipitation trends right here in the Miami Valley. We will highlight the key challenges that communities and businesses face throughout the region and think about ways we can individually and collectively adapt to and mitigate future expected changes.
Climate and Energy Policy and Legislation - Kevin Futryk and Julia Wynn, Government Advantage Group
Government Advantage Group will provide an overview of the climate and energy policy landscape in Ohio, including recent developments impacting local governments’ involvement in energy policy and pending climate and energy legislation at the Statehouse.
Power a Clean Future Ohio - Joe Flarida, PCFO
Through the resources provided by Power a Clean Future Ohio, Joe Flarida will discuss the opportunity that local governments have to build a forward-looking clean energy and clean transportation strategy. PCFO provides no-cost technical assistance, research, grant-writing support, and planning tools for local governments interested in pursuing impactful climate and clean energy policy. Supported by a coalition of organizations, PCFO’s member communities (cities and counties) are working together to build Ohio’s clean energy and clean transportation future. This session and the speakers present will share more about the opportunity that PCFO presents for local governments. You can also learn more on PCFO’s website and the Ohio Clean Energy and Sustainable Communities Toolkit.
Making Your Community EV Ready - Brandon Jones, CFO
This session will provide an overview of key considerations for municipal fleet electrification planning, including an EV market snapshot, operational, financial, and decarbonization benchmarks for EV adoption feasibility, Ohio model availability and other low-carbon fuel alternatives, and financing and funding opportunities.
Making Your Community Solar-Ready - Jon-Paul d’Aversa, PCFO
Ohio’s interest in solar is at an all-time high and our local governments need to be prepared if they want to capitalize on the benefits that this technology can bring. This presentation will cover how to quantify the benefits of solar in your community, what preparation is needed for a healthy solar market, and what resources are available to achieve your community’s energy goals.
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