March 2nd Policy Workshop - Resource Recovery, Austin Energy
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:19 pm
These proposed agendas and speakers have not been finalized.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Policy Workshop on Resource Recovery - 9 to 11 am at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers
Context: How does the City manage Resource Recovery to maximize environmental and economic benefits?
o Bob Gedert, Austin Resource Recovery
o Natalie Betts, Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services/Austin Resource Recovery (Other staff available for questions)
How do we get to zero waste?
o Andrew Dobbs, Texas Campaign for the Environment
What are the obstacles to compliance with the Universal Recycling Ordinance and achieving zero waste?
o David Rodewald, River City Rolloffs
o Joaquin Mariel, Balcones Resources
How do we address litter and illegal dumping?
o Rodney Ahart, Keep Austin Beautiful
How do we translate our zero waste policies to economic development, job creation and greater affordability?
o Kendra Bones, ZWAC or Cathy Gattuso, ZWAC or J.D Porter, CR2, Central Texas Zero Waste Alliance
Other voices from community provide comments. Five of the following people will be asked to provide a different perspective in 3 minutes.
• Eric Goff, Compost Pedallers - community-based (decentralized) composting options
• Joseph de Leon – Keep Austin Fed
• Skeeter Miller - Greater Austin Restaurant Association
• Rebecca Stuch - Austin Creative Reuse
• Ruthie Redmond, Environmental Board
• Blythe Christopher - Sharing Economy and Using Less Stuff
• Ryan Hobbs or Adam Gregory - Texas Disposal Systems - haulers
• Fayez Kazi, Zero Waste Advisory Commission, engineer
Monday, March 2, 2015
Policy Workshop on Austin Energy - 12:30 to 2:30 pm at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers
Context
How will Council adjust the Policies and goals regarding Austin Energy to help it remain competitive and affordable while meeting the City’s values and interests?
o Larry Weis, Austin Energy
How can Austin Energy balance its affordability and environmental commitments?
o Phillip Schmandt, Former EUC & multiple task forces
o Joep Meijer- Right Environment, Electric Utility Commission, Austin Community Climate Plan Steering Committee
What does the business community need for it and Austin Energy to be successful?
o Catherine Morse, Samsung
What is the Council’s role in providing utility oversight?
o Milton Lee, Lee Energy Partners, Former CPS/AE General Manager
What are Austin Energy’s obligations to help disadvantaged customers?
o Carol Biedrzyck, Texas ROSE
Other voices from community provide comments. Five of the following people will be asked to provide a different perspective in 3 minutes.
o Cyrus Reed & David Cortez - Sierra Club & Austin Beyond Coal
o Trey Salinas, 3 Point Partners
o Roger Duncan, UT Energy Institute, Former AE GM
o Tom “Smitty” Smith, Public Citizen
o Chris Herbert, Electric Utility Commission
o Charles Cloutman, Home Repair Coalition
Monday, March 2, 2015
Policy Workshop on Resource Recovery - 9 to 11 am at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers
Context: How does the City manage Resource Recovery to maximize environmental and economic benefits?
o Bob Gedert, Austin Resource Recovery
o Natalie Betts, Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services/Austin Resource Recovery (Other staff available for questions)
How do we get to zero waste?
o Andrew Dobbs, Texas Campaign for the Environment
What are the obstacles to compliance with the Universal Recycling Ordinance and achieving zero waste?
o David Rodewald, River City Rolloffs
o Joaquin Mariel, Balcones Resources
How do we address litter and illegal dumping?
o Rodney Ahart, Keep Austin Beautiful
How do we translate our zero waste policies to economic development, job creation and greater affordability?
o Kendra Bones, ZWAC or Cathy Gattuso, ZWAC or J.D Porter, CR2, Central Texas Zero Waste Alliance
Other voices from community provide comments. Five of the following people will be asked to provide a different perspective in 3 minutes.
• Eric Goff, Compost Pedallers - community-based (decentralized) composting options
• Joseph de Leon – Keep Austin Fed
• Skeeter Miller - Greater Austin Restaurant Association
• Rebecca Stuch - Austin Creative Reuse
• Ruthie Redmond, Environmental Board
• Blythe Christopher - Sharing Economy and Using Less Stuff
• Ryan Hobbs or Adam Gregory - Texas Disposal Systems - haulers
• Fayez Kazi, Zero Waste Advisory Commission, engineer
Monday, March 2, 2015
Policy Workshop on Austin Energy - 12:30 to 2:30 pm at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers
Context
How will Council adjust the Policies and goals regarding Austin Energy to help it remain competitive and affordable while meeting the City’s values and interests?
o Larry Weis, Austin Energy
How can Austin Energy balance its affordability and environmental commitments?
o Phillip Schmandt, Former EUC & multiple task forces
o Joep Meijer- Right Environment, Electric Utility Commission, Austin Community Climate Plan Steering Committee
What does the business community need for it and Austin Energy to be successful?
o Catherine Morse, Samsung
What is the Council’s role in providing utility oversight?
o Milton Lee, Lee Energy Partners, Former CPS/AE General Manager
What are Austin Energy’s obligations to help disadvantaged customers?
o Carol Biedrzyck, Texas ROSE
Other voices from community provide comments. Five of the following people will be asked to provide a different perspective in 3 minutes.
o Cyrus Reed & David Cortez - Sierra Club & Austin Beyond Coal
o Trey Salinas, 3 Point Partners
o Roger Duncan, UT Energy Institute, Former AE GM
o Tom “Smitty” Smith, Public Citizen
o Chris Herbert, Electric Utility Commission
o Charles Cloutman, Home Repair Coalition