Agenda
Presentations
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) hosted the first a Water Energy Nexus in State Retreat for the state of Tennessee to explore improving integration of water and energy policy to achieve efficiencies, conserve limited resources, and reduce customers’ costs in both urban and rural communities. Participants will specifically discuss the future of the Water and Wastewater Energy Efficiency Partnership and the Wastewater Nutrient Optimization Programs. The next Water Energy Nexus meeting will be with the state of Minnesota in August.
May 24, 2018
Welcome & Introduction
Speakers:
- Kendra Abkowitz, assistant commissioner, Office of Policy & Sustainable Practices, Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
- Bevin Buchheister, senior policy analyst, Environment, Energy, & Transportation Division, NGA Center
Background on Programs and Purpose of Retreat
Speaker:
- Jennifer Dodd, director, Division of Water Resources, Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
Discussion: Pros and Cons of the Program
Moderators:
- Christina Ashie Guidry, Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
- Patricio Portillo, policy analyst, Environment, Energy, & Transportation
Discussion: Future Direction of the Program
Moderators
- Kendra Abkowitz, assistant commissioner, Office of Policy & Sustainable Practices, Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
- Bevin Buchheister, senior policy analyst, Environment, Energy, & Transportation Division, NGA Center
Lunch & Keynote
Speaker:
- Glen McManus, director of operations, Renewable Water Resources, Greenville South Carolina
Discussion: Develop Recommendations for the Programs
Moderators
- Christina Ashie Guidry, Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
- Bevin Buchheister, senior policy analyst, NGA Center
Discussion: Action Plan Components & Next Steps
Moderators
- Kendra Abkowitz, assistant commissioner, Office of Policy & Sustainable Practices, Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
- Bevin Buchheister, senior policy analyst, Environment, Energy, & Transportation Division, NGA Center
Develop Action Plan & Closing Remarks
Moderators
- Kendra Abkowitz, assistant commissioner, Office of Policy & Sustainable Practices, Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
- Patricio Portillo, policy analyst, Environment, Energy, & Transportation
