Agenda
Monday | September 9, 2024
5:00 - 7:30 PM
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Opening Plenary Reception | Networking
6:00 - 6:15 PM
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Land Acknowledgement,
Welcome and Opening Remarks​
Sponsor Spotlight
Presenters
David Pitawanakwat
Session Lecturer, University of Windsor Faculty of Law | Legal Assistance of Windsor, Indigenous Justice Coordinator
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Carla Walker-Miller
Founder & CEO
Walker-Miller Energy Services
Karim Marshall
Senior Advisor
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
6:15 - 6:35 PM
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Keynote: Advancing an Equitable Clean Energy Future
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Presenter: Lt. Governor. Garlin Gilchrist
State of Michigan
2:30 - 3:30 PM
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Introduction to the Department of Energy Home Energy Score
This workshop will introduce the Carbon Accountant Certification, which prepares individuals to conduct carbon audits and help organizations reduce their carbon footprint.
Key Topics:
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Overview of the Carbon Accountant Certification
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Training and certification process
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Role of carbon accountants in sustainability and climate action
Presenters
Ben Dueweke
Director of Public Partnerships
Walker-Miller Energy Services
Darrius Fells
Energy Auditor
Walker-Miller Energy Services
Jerrell Wiley (Invited)
Energy Analyst
City of Ann Arbor
6:35 - 7:30 PM
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Plenary Session
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Advancing an Equitable, Clean Energy Future
SOS: Expediting an Equitable Clean Energy Economy
Moderator
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Carla Walker-Miller
Founder & CEO
Walker-Miller Energy Services
Panelists
Rodrick Miller
President & CEO
Miami-Dade Beacon Council
Wendy Jackson
Managing Director. Detroit Program
The Kresge Foundation
Karen Soares
HBCU Director of Clean Energy Initiatives
7:30 - 8:30 PM
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Networking & Exhibits