12th Annual Green Infrastructure Conference

You are invited to join Ballard Spahr for our annual FREE half-day CLE program on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Panels will cover hot topics where infrastructure intersects with environmental or energy considerations.

The program will be held in person in Philadelphia along with a virtual attendance option.

AGENDA AND TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS

12:00 PM ET | Registration and lunch (in person)

12:20 PM ET | Virtual attendees log on

12:25 PM ET | Welcoming Remarks
Bill Rhodes, Partner, and Conference Co-Chair, Ballard Spahr LLP

12:30 -1:30 PM ET | Panel 1: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Challenges and Solutions
Session Description: As electric vehicles become more common on our roads, the infrastructure necessary to support those vehicles has struggled to catch up. Our panelists represent three sectors critical to the future of EV infrastructure: retail fuel distribution, electric power distribution, and government.

Moderator: Brendan Collins, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP

Panelists:
Thomas Bonner, Energy Policy Manager, PECO
Vincent Cipollone, Director of EV Charging & New Fuel Business, Wawa
Derrick Herrmann, PE, Chief, Transformational Technology, PA Department of Transportation – Strategic Development and Implementation Office

1:30 – 1:40 PM ET | Break

1:40 – 2:10 PM ET | Keynote: Peter Knorr, Director of Port Operations, on behalf of New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the NJ Wind Port Project
Mr. Knorr will provide a comprehensive overview of the New Jersey Wind Port, a development designed, built, and operated exclusively to support offshore wind projects. This critical infrastructure is necessary for a transition to a clean energy economy and, at full buildout, will create thousands of new jobs.

2:10 – 2:20 PM ET | Break

2:20 – 3:20 PM ET | Panel 2: The Rising Demand for Data Centers and the Challenges They Bring
Session Description: As a new wave of data center development takes off, both the public and private sectors reflect on lessons learned and the next steps. Our panelists will discuss trends in data center policy and governmental incentives, project financing, and possible innovations moving forward. These innovations may include colocation with power generation sources and possibly bringing off-line nuclear facilities back online

Moderator: Alyssa Domzal, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP

Panelists:
Wayne Barnett, Head, Public Policy & External Affairs, Cordia
Mason Emnett, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Constellation
Kaitlin Monaghan, Director of Public Policy for North America, Vantage Data Centers

3:20 – 3:30 PM ET | Break

3:30 – 4:30 PM ET | Panel 3: Inflation Reduction Act and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
Session Description: Building on last year’s discussion, this session will feature panelists who have received an allocation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund or are partnering with/supporting recipients. The panel will explore how these funds are being allocated and what types of projects are in the pipeline. Panelists will discuss the strategies for deploying these funds, addressing the unique challenges in ensuring their impact, and leveraging the opportunities to collaborate. Attendees will gain insights into how green banks and partners are working to overcome barriers and accelerate the implementation of emissions reduction and resilience projects, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities. This session will also cover the lessons learned so far and what lies ahead for stakeholders in the green financing landscape.

Moderator: Holly Horsley, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP

Panelists:
Mark Chambers, Vice President of Partnerships, Elemental Excelerator
Maryrose Myrtetus, Executive Director, Philadelphia Green Capital Corp.
Curtis Probst, Chief Executive Officer, New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC)

4:30 PM ET | Closing Remarks
Renie Boudreau, Partner, and Conference Co-Chair, Ballard Spahr LLP

*a post conference reception will be held in Philadelphia from 4:30-6:00 PM ET

Location:
Ballard Spahr
1735 Market Street, 48th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

CLE Credits: This program is anticipated to be approved for 3.5 CLE credits in CA, NV, NY, & PA; 4.2 NJ. MN CLE Credit is pending. Uniform Certificates of Attendance will be provided for the purpose of seeking credit in other jurisdictions.

For more information, contact Nikki Benner at bennern@ballardspahr.com

Please note: Ballard Spahr LLP will be recording this Conference. While our video and audio recording will focus on our panelists, you may appear on camera. By attending this Conference, you are consenting to being recorded.