Urban Water Sustainability Leadership Conference - Module 3
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011

8:00-8:15 a.m.
Welcome Address: Wisconsin Senator Lena C. Taylor

8:15-8:45 a.m.
Keynote: Green Jobs and Green Infrastructure
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, Chief Executive Officer, Green For All

8:45-10:00 a.m.
Spotlight: City of Austin, Texas

Moderator:
Jim Kunz, Senior Vice President, AECOM
 
Team Panel:
Daryl Slusher, Assistant Director Water Conservation, Austin Water
David Greene, Climate Program Coordinator, Austin Water
Raj Bhattarai, Division Manager for Environment & Regulatory Services, Austin Water
 
Austin Water is engaged in aggressive water conservation and climate programs aimed at reducing water use and addressing the water-energy nexus, while continuing to provide reliable and sustainable water and wastewater service to customers. The programs include: mandatory watering restrictions; installation of renewable energy at plants and facilities; and implementing employee ideas to save energy in operations -- all while dealing with the worst drought since the historic drought of the 1950s.

Urban Water Sustainability Leadership Conference - Module 3: Monday, Oct. 4, 2011

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