October 28, 2008
Conference Purpose: A growing movement is underway to share information, learn from one another and revamp federal, state and local policies to promote greener communities. This conference will examine innovative programs, policies and strategies that promote sustainable communities through such avenues as energy saving development/land use practices; efficient use of conventional and alternative energy sources in housing and transportation; and assessments by civic organizations, municipalities and the private sector of their energy use and savings’ potentials.
Genesee River Restaurant
Mt. Morris, New York
Sponsors:
- Cornell University
- Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)
- Department of Development Sociology
- Community and Rural Development Institute (CaRDI)
- Program on Environmental Economics and Energy Policy, Department of Applied Economics and Management
- New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC)
- Dennis A. Pelletier County Government Institute
- New York State Office of the State Comptroller
- Pipeline for Progress (P4P)
Click here for a Conference Agenda.
Click here for a Conference Poster.
Civic Engagement in Achieving Greener Communities
Greener Communities: Local Government Sector
Greener Communities: Partnerships and Innovation as Key Components
Introduction to Greenwood Technologies, LLC
From "Healthy Communities" to Green Communities
Irondequoit Comprehensive Environmental and Energy Policy
Consumer Education Program for Residential Energy Efficiency