(For this past program, we offer two options for purchase: a Homestudy (DVD and written materials) or written materials alone.)
Attorneys, developers, planners, consultants and local government officials
Most of the efforts in the United States to limit greenhouse gas emissions in response to climate change have focused on electric power generation and transportation. As those efforts mature, more and more attention is being paid to land use planning and project review at the local level.
Massachusetts, California, Washington and Oregon have all adopted legislation or policies seeking to assess and regulate GHG emissions in private development and major governmental projects through their environmental review process. Massachusetts has adopted a policy requiring assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts of major development projects under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, California has passed a landmark statute, AB 32, which requires local governments to consider global warming impacts as part of their planning processes, and the California Environmental Quality Act is being used as a tool to force analysis and mitigation of GHG impacts. There is a growing list of other pioneering efforts by local governments to reduce GHG emissions and require green buildings.
For this path-breaking conference, we have assembled experts from early adopter jurisdictions around the country, as well as leading Massachusetts land use professionals, to provide insights for attorneys, developers, planners, consultants and local governments. Hear about the factors that go into a successful regulatory program, the appropriate scope of project review in Massachusetts and other jurisdictions, municipal GHG reduction initiatives, and the best ways for developers to respond to climate change concerns regarding their projects.
~ Michael J. Bradley and Christopher P. Davis, Esq., Program Co-Chairs
Michael J. Bradley, Program Co-Chair, Managing Director
M.J. Bradley & Associates LLC / Concord, MA
Christopher P. Davis, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Goodwin Procter LLP / Boston, MA
Update on the carbon emissions landscape in New York and New England: Union of Concerned Scientists' 2007 Northeast Climate Change Impacts Assessment, "Confronting Climate Change in the U.S. Northeast: Science, Impacts and Solutions"
Sonia Hamel, Senior Advisor, Climate Policy Program
New America Foundation / Washington, DC
Which initiatives are achieving the most bang for the buck? To what extent are there perverse incentives in the current law?
Christa Koehler, Community Program Manager
Clean Air Cool Planet / Portsmouth, NH
Perspectives on state project review authority under MEPA, CEQA and other state programs; practical views on how local land use regulation can play an effective role; regulating indirect impacts
Kenneth Kimmell, Esq., General Counsel
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs / Boston, MA
SB 375's requirement for local government to develop regional land use plans to reduce GHG emissions; project GHG emissions under CEQA; California Air Resources Board's plan to adopt the scoping plan, a roadmap for the economy-wide AB32 program
Robert A. Wyman, Jr., Esq.
Latham & Watkins LLP / Los Angeles, CA
Assessing GHG emissions impacts in preparing EIRs under MEPA; development alternatives and mitigation strategies
Samuel Mygatt, Esq., Principal
Epsilon Associates Inc. / Maynard, MA
Leo Pierre Roy, LEED AP, Managing Director, Environmental Services
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. / Watertown, MA
Greenhouse gas initiatives at state level; smart growth strategies; what else state government is doing
The Hon. Laurie Burt, Esq., Commissioner
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection / Boston, MA
Statutory initiatives; strategies and priorities; who is trying what; coordination, particularly for public transportation, between state and local governments; pros and cons of congestion pricing as a potential solution
Stephen H. Burrington, Esq.
Anderson & Kreiger LLP / Cambridge, MA
Melissa A. Hoffer, Vice President and Director NH Advocacy Center
Conservation Law Foundation / Concord, NH
Perspectives on what cities are doing, and can further do, to reduce GHG emissions, including building codes, green building mandates and development regulations
Michael J. Bradley, Program Co-Chair, Moderator
M.J. Bradley & Associates LLC / Concord, MA
Barbra Batshalom, LEED AP, Executive Director
Green Roundtable, Inc. / Boston, MA
James W. Hunt, III, Esq., Chief of Environment and Energy
City of Boston / Boston, MA
James O'Reilly, Director of Public Policy
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. / Lexington, MA
Sponsored by Goodwin Procter LLP and M.J. Bradley & Associates LLC
Michael J. Bradley, Program Co-Chair
M.J. Bradley & Associates LLC / Concord, MA
Christopher P. Davis, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Goodwin Procter LLP / Boston, MA
Shades of green: Assessing the cost and benefit tradeoffs of full LEED certification vs. other options; investing in energy efficiency
Christopher F. Halpin, LEED AP, President
Celtic Energy Inc. / Glastonbury, CT
Gregory J. Bergmiller, LEED AP, Sustainable Design Coordinator
The S/L/A/M Collaborative, Inc. / Glastonbury, CT
Representing developers in addressing GHG reduction mandates and green building requirements; risks and opportunities in the new green building market
R. Jeffrey Lyman, Esq.
Goodwin Procter LLP / Boston, MA
How land use-related carbon offsets are treated in state and regional climate change programs; what counts under RGGI and other regional initiatives
Matthew J. Solomon, Mobile Source Analyst
NESCAUM / Boston, MA
Evaluating GHG emissions under NEPA; land use-related carbon credits in proposed federal climate legislation; federal preemption issues
Allison B. Rumsey, Esq.
Arnold & Porter LLP / Washington, DC
Meeting consumer perceptions of truth in advertising: Update on the FTC's planned update of it's Green Guides; trends in state requirements; tips for keeping tabs on the marketing department without getting in the way
Kevin Poloncarz, Esq.
Bingham McCutchen LLP / San Francisco, CA
Update on evolving carbon trading markets in the U.S. and abroad; offset verification and registration
Wiley Barbour, Executive Director
Environmental Resources Trust, Inc. / Arlington, VA
Practical tips for participation in carbon exchanges; best practices for ensuring credit for early voluntary action
Nikhil Garg
Climate Change Capital / Washington, DC
The potential for carbon offsets/credits from reduced deforestation or reforestation (carbon sequestration); investing in conservation in U.S and abroad
Sarah Woodhouse Murdock, Climate Change Program Manager
The Nature Conservancy / Boston, MA
There is a $25 cancellation fee for Course Materials orders and $50 for Homestudy orders
This program qualifies for 13 CT, ME, NH and VT CLE, 15.5 NY, and 15.6 RI CLE credits. AICP credits are pending. Upon request, we will apply for CLE credits in other states and other types of credits.
Our complete Homestudy Course, consisting of a DVD recording and the written course materials, is available for $1005. The written course materials alone are available for $100. We will ship your Homestudy order via UPS ground within two weeks after the seminar or the date we receive payment (whichever is later).
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Michael J. Bradley, Program Co-Chair, Principal at M.J. Bradley & Associates LLC, focuses on strategic environmental policy development, use of innovative market systems and for having an in-depth understanding of environmental regulatory and legislative issues. He provides advice on air quality and climate change policy to private industry, nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
Christopher P. Davis, Program Co-Chair, partner at Goodwin Procter LLP, focuses on climate change, clean technology investments, corporate and private equity transactions, regulatory compliance, site remediation, brownfields redevelopment, environmental disclosure and environmental dispute resolution. He is listed in "Chambers USA", "Super Lawyers" and "The Best Lawyers in America."
Wiley Barbour, Executive Director of Environmental Resources Trust, Inc., focuses on developing the infrastructure for a robust GHG emissions trading market by providing independent registry services. Previously he was in the Policy Office at the U.S. EPA.
Barbra Batshalom, LEED AP, Executive Director and founder of the Green Roundtable, focuses on market transformation. She collaborates with cities, institutions and companies to transform their internal practices to improve performance, profitability and sustainability.
Gregory J. Bergmiller, LEED AP, is Sustainable Design Coordinator at The S/L/A/M Collaborative, Inc., working with design teams to meet high performance goals in siting, water use, energy consumption, building materials and indoor air quality projects.
Stephen H. Burrington, counsel at Anderson & Kreiger LLP, develops energy, infrastructure and growth policy strategies, and has advised many states on land use and transportation strategies to reduce GHG emissions. Previously he was Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Undersecretary in the Office for Commonwealth Development.
The Hon. Laurie Burt, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, was appointed by Governor Deval L. Patrick in September 2007. Previously she was a partner at Foley Hoag, LLP, where she started the Environmental Practice Group, and is listed in "Best Lawyers in America."
Nikhil Garg of Climate Change Capital evaluates North American investment opportunities in projects, technologies, and companies that enable the transition to a low carbon economy.
Christopher F. Halpin, LEED AP, is President of Celtic Energy Inc., an independent energy consulting firm specializing in energy efficiency program management, energy engineering, performance contracting consulting, and sustainable/green building design.
Sonia Hamel, Senior Advisor in the Climate Policy Program at the New America Foundation, focuses on the development and implementation of energy and environmental issues. Previously she served in the Massachusetts Office for Commonwealth Development as the state lead for climate action. She also helped develop and was the state lead for RGGI.
Melissa A. Hoffer is Vice President and Director of Conservation Law Foundation's New Hampshire Advocacy Center, and Director of the Healthy Communities and Environmental Justice Program. Previously she was a partner at WilmerHale, and was named a Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star by Boston Magazine.
James W. Hunt III is on Mayor Thomas Menino's Cabinet as Chief for Environmental and Energy Services for the City of Boston. He is the Mayor's lead advisor on environmental and energy policy, and oversees the Inspectional Services Department, the Environment Department, Parks Planning and the Recycling Program.
Kenneth Kimmell, General Counsel at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, focuses on environmental and energy legislation, including permit streamlining initiatives promoting renewable energy and policy initiatives.
Christa Koehler, Community Program Manager for Clean Air Cool Planet, guides communities to become energy independent, reduce traffic congestion, local air pollution and create sustainable local economies.
R. Jeffrey Lyman, partner at Goodwin Procter LLP, focuses on commercial real estate development, including site acquisition, project permitting, debt and equity financing, and property disposition. Previously he was the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office Director and is listed in "Chambers USA", "The Best Lawyers in America" and "Super Lawyers."
Samuel Mygatt, Principal at Epsilon Associates Inc., is experienced in environmental analysis, permitting review and project management, and was head of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office.
James O'Reilly, Director of Public Policy at Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc., works on local, state, regional and national levels to develop and maintain a positive environment for public policies and programs that promote building energy efficiency across the Northeast.
Kevin Poloncarz, partner in Bingham McCutchen LLP's Environmental Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Climate Change Practice Group, focuses on environmental compliance and enforcement matters, and advises clients on strategies for reporting GHG emissions, climate risk and participation in emerging trading programs.
Leo Pierre Roy is Managing Director of Environmental and Energy Services at Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
Allison B. Rumsey, senior attorney at Arnold & Porter LLP, specializes in environmental litigation and counseling. Previously she was Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Robert A. Wyman, Jr., Co-Chair of the Latham & Watkins LLP Climate Change Practice Group and lead counsel for Clean Air Act matters, represents businesses and trade associations on regulatory, legislative and litigation matters.
