Open to the Public September 12, 2024
Reno, NV – August 20, 2024 – The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce announces a public event for members of the sustainability community, “The New Energy Economy, What the Future Holds for our Community.” The event will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, located at 4065 S. Virginia Street Suite 100, Reno, NV 89502.
The Reno + Sparks Chamber is one of our community’s leading advocates for the transition to a clean energy economy. The event will explore clean energy, opportunities to create new careers for a prosperous community and how extraction of new minerals may be controversial or game changing.
Ann Silver, CEO of the Chamber said: “We can no longer ignore the climate impacts on our community. We believe that transitioning to renewal energy and electrification of vehicles are steps in the right direction for the complicated climate challenge we all face.”
By attending the New Energy Economy Summit, participants can get the latest information on the work being done around clean energy in Nevada, identify pathways for businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance sustainability goals, and network with persons working in the climate mitigation space.
The Summit is free and open to our members and the public. Registration is a must: info@theChambernv.org or call 775.636.9550. Seating is limited. Morning refreshments will be served.
About Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce:
The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce is a leading business organization committed to fostering a thriving business community in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County Nevada. We provide our members with valuable opportunities, resources, networking, advocacy, and support for their business. Learn more about the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce at www.thechambernv.org .
THE NEW ENERGY ECONOMY
“What the Future Holds for our Community”
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Networking: 8:30 am – 9:00 am/Event Starts: 9:00 am; concludes at 11:30 am
4065 S. Virginia St.
Reno, Nevada
The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce is one of our community’s leading advocates for the transition to a clean energy economy. The Chamber advocates for legislative initiatives on the local, state and federal levels and educates members on the opportunities in clean energy, from creating new and prosperous jobs to how “green certified” businesses and restaurants can help to improve their bottom line and extraction of new minerals may be controversial or game changing. The Summit is free and open to our members and the public. Registration is a must: info@theChambernv.org or call 775.636.9550. Seating is limited. Morning refreshments will be served.
Introductions:
Ann Silver, CEO, Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Thornton, Climate Leadership Organizer, Citizens Climate Lobby Reno/Sparks
Tom Clark, President, Tom Clark Solutions
First Panel Session: Electrification of Transportation in Washoe County
Bill Thomas, Executive Director, Regional Transportation Commission
Marie Steele, VP of Integrated Energy Services, NV Energy
Second Panel Session: Energy and the Built Environment
Suzanne Groneman, Sustainability Manager, City of Reno
Steve Hamile, Chief Operating Officer, Sol-up
Greg Zegas, Managing Director for Investments, Nevada Clean Energy Fund
Third Panel Session: Building Communities of Practice: What To Do, How to Get Involved?
Donna Walden, Director, Nevada Green Business Network
Brian Beffort, Washoe County Sustainability Manager
Tricia Dutcher, Research and Policy Analyst Redwood Materials
Update on the Lithium Loop: pros and cons
Richard Bartholet, Regional Innovation Officer, Tech Hub, UNR College of Business
Closing Questions & Answers
Presenters and Attendees
