Energy Policy in Washington State
Daniel Malarkey, Deputy Director, Washington Department of Commerce, will lead a discussion on Washington State’s evolving energy and economic development policies and how they will shape the future of our clean energy economy. The discussion will also address the Clean Energy Leadership Council, the State Energy Strategy, and what we can expect from the coming legislative session.

Join us in Albany (just 70 minutes from downtown Portland) to tour one of this year’s Oregon Brownfield Award projects, the Albany Ironworks. We will begin with a pizza lunch and a presentation from David Reece, the developer and Kate Porsche, City of Albany’s Urban Renewal Manager about the trials, tribulations, and ultimate success of this project. We will then board a trolley and tour the three buildings that comprise the project.

No charge but advance RSVP requested to robert@nebc.org

Carpool to the meeting. Sign up for a “One Time Trip” at www.CarpoolMatchNW.org and find each other.

The Albany Ironworks project is an exemplary example of how municipalities, developers and government agencies can work together to see an historic property come back to life. Because of the partnership between developer David Reece, the city of Albany, the Central Albany Revitalization Area (CARA) and ODEQ, Albany eliminated a blighted and contaminated site in the core of its historic downtown. Completed in 2008, the Ironworks site now consists of a 12-unit apartment complex (Foundry Lofts Apartments) for urban professionals; 7 LEED certified 1,700 sq.-ft. townhomes (Riverview Townhomes); and, a 15,000 sq.-ft. professional office building (Montgomery Park). Today, all of the buildings are occupied.

Registration Fee:
NEBC Members & Guests - $40.00 per person
Non-Members - $55.00 per person

Sponsorships are available for this event:
$250.00 NEBC Member
$500.00 Non Member
Sponsorship Includes:
•One complimentary event registration
•Listing on NEBC website with link to your website
•Opportunity to make 2 - 3 minute presentation at event
•Ability to distribute a marketing piece at the event
•Recognition at event  

MTCA Cleanup Regulation Update: What’s In – What’s Out?

Ecology periodically reviews and updates the MTCA cleanup regulation to reflect current science and new statutory requirements, and has evaluated a number of policy, technical, and scientific issues as part of this rulemaking effort. As part of this effort, Ecology is also working on regulations related to cleanup of contaminated sediments.  Hear generally about the major issues being considered and how Ecology is approaching the update process. Pizza and beverages will be served.

Speaker: 

Martha Hankins, Policy Analyst, Washington State Department of Ecology

There is no charge to attend but please RSVP so we can set the room properly and have an accurate count for refreshments. Forum activities are informal and open to all. Questions? Contact tyler@nebc.org or 800-985-6322.

Thanks to our host Stoel Rives LLP.

What’s ahead for EPA Region 10? With a staff of 650 and an annual budget of $500 million, Region 10 is responsible for the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. Dennis McLerran was appointed Region 10 Administrator in February of this year. He will discuss the agency’s priorities and initiatives for the next year and beyond. Before moving to EPA, Dennis served as Executive Director of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, so is intimately familiar with the region and its challenges.

Speaker: Dennis McLerran

Sponsorships are available for this event:
$250.00 NEBC Member
$500.00 Non Member
Sponsorship Includes:
•One complimentary event registration
•Listing on NEBC website with link to your website
•Opportunity to make 2 - 3 minute presentation at event
•Ability to distribute a marketing piece at the event
•Recognition at event