National Conversation on Climate Action
The Economy. Climate Change. Jobs. Energy. These are issues that define our future. Have an opinion about them? Want to better understand how they’re related? So do millions of others. On Earth Day, everyone will have a chance to learn, speak and act. Los Angeles County was one of just ten communities specially selected out of hundreds of cities and counties all over the U.S. to host a Spotlight Conversation on Climate Action. Please join us on Earth Day, April 22, 2009 at:
Metro Headquarters
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California 90012
Registration Information:
Space is limited and registration is highly recommended. REGISTER HERE
Questions?
Call (213) 974-6432 or email us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Goals Of Our Event Include:
- Make constituents aware of all the green initiatives the various County departments offer
- To explain AB 32 – the Global Warming Act of 2006 – and the Scoping Plan to the public and involve them in roundtable discussions to comment on the Plan
- Involve all 88 cities within the County in the event to present a totally green County
Speakers Include:
- Alberto Mendoza, Chief Executive Officer and President, Coalition for Clean Air
- Michael Crooke , Chief Executive Officer, prAna Living
- Eric Knutzen, Author of The Urban Homestead and Homegrown Evolution
- Michael Peevey, President of the California Public Utilities Commission
- Art Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, Metro
- Los Angeles County Supervisors
- And more !
Workshops Include:
- What’s new in Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy?
- How will the Carbon Emissions Market Work?
- Planning and Regional Transportation
- Climate Change and Public Agency Action
- Education and Workforce Development
- Living Green
- Freedom Gardens
- Screening of Kilowatt Ours
Solar Mapping Program Debut
The Los Angeles County Solar Mapping Program aims to arm citizens and businesses in LA County with critical information about the benefits of installing solar panels. See the premiere of the Los Angeles County Solar Mapping Program!
Support For This Event Provided By
And our Event Partners.
Archives
- Agenda (PDF).
- Directions / Transit Options (PDF).
- Exhibitors (PDF).
- Places to Dine (PDF).
- Press Releases (PDF).
- Speaker Biographies (PDF).
- Sponsors and Event Partners (PDF).
- Sponsorship Information (PDF).
Department Spotlight
