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EBC: Rhode Island’s Environmental and Energy Priorities – An EBC & RISEP Leadership Program
Rhode Island’s environmental and energy leadership come together to present on their programs and priorities for the coming year at this EBC Rhode Island Chapter Leadership Program. Hear from Terry Gray and Susan Forcier of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Christopher Kearns, Acting Commissioner of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources.
Presentations will cover the upcoming and ongoing programs for each office, priorities for the year, and dive into some specific challenges. Bring your questions! Following the presentations, Christine Dieter of Hinckley Allen, will moderate a panel discussion with the speakers and program attendees.
Program Agenda:
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management – an Overview
- Terrence Gray, Director, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
Ongoing Developments in the RIDEM Bureau of Environmental Protection
- Susan Forcier, Deputy Director, RIDEM
Update from the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
- Christopher Kearns, Acting Commissioner, Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (RI OER)
Moderated Discussion
Program Moderator:
- Christine Dieter, Chair, EBC Rhode Island Chapter; Partner, Hinckley Allen
Program Agenda:
- 9:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking
- 10:00 a.m. – Program Begins
- 12:00 p.m. – Program Adjourns
General Continuing Education Certificates are awarded by the EBC for this program (2.0 training contact hours). Certificates are automatically provided via email link for registered attendees at the conclusion of the program.
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