June 8, 2017 | Olympia, WA
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center), in partnership with the Office of Washington Governor Jay Inslee, hosted a one-day retreat on approaches to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy expenditures in state buildings. The objectives of the retreat were to:
- Examine the state’s current policies and programs and opportunities to enhance these offerings;
- Explore relevant lead-by-example policy and program models, including public-private partnership models; and
- Discuss new, innovative strategies such as applying an internal carbon fee associated with energy use from public buildings.
Agenda
June 8, 2017
Welcome Remarks
- Dan McConnon, director, State Efficiency and Environmental Performance, Washington Department of Enterprise Services
- Andrew Kambour, program director, Environment, Energy & Transportation Division, NGA Center
Where We Are Now: Current Programs and Drivers for Action
- Dan McConnon, director, State Efficiency and Environmental Performance, Washington Department of Enterprise Services
- Chuck Murray, energy policy specialist, Washington Department of Commerce
- Julie Vanneste, sustainable operations manager, Washington Department of Corrections
Thinking Big: Public-Private Partnerships, Portfolios, and More
Moderator:
- Andrew Kambour, NGA Center
Speakers:
- Dennis Fotinos, executive chairman, Enwave
- John Madden, director of sustainability and engineering, Campus and Community Planning, University of British Columbia
- Bruce Hoffman, senior chief engineer, Callahan Management
Discussion: PPP Models in Washington State
Moderator:
- Andrew Kambour, program director, NGA Center
Lunch: Deep Decarbonization Pathways Analysis for Washington State
- Chris Davis, governor’s advisor on carbon markets, Office of Governor Jay Inslee
Funding Energy Savings through Carbon Fees
Moderator:
- Jessica Rackley, senior policy analyst, NGA Center
Speakers:
- Liz Willmott, sustainability program manager, Microsoft
- Casey Pickett, director of the carbon charge, Yale University
Work Session: Applying a Carbon Fee in Washington State Government
Moderator:
- Jessica Rackley, senior policy analyst, NGA Center
