2016 Energy & Environment Seminar

September 14, 2016
Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Energy & Environment seminar will encompass a broad range of environmental issues and energy policy discussions of vital concern to port managers and other senior port executives. The program will focus on both energy as a commodity/business line and a power source/cost-savings opportunity for ports. Topics will include energy planning, wind power, LNG, environmental certification programs, climate planning and sea level rise, sustainability reports and metrics, community engagement, transportation issues and environmental compliance.

09/14/2016
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers:

• Kurt J. Nagle, President & CEO, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), Alexandria, VA
• Jim Quinn, President & CEO, Saint John Port Authority; AAPA Chairman of the Board
• Duncan Wilson, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

09/14/2016
Regional Roundtable on Energy

Moderator:

• Meredith Martino, Director of Publications, Digital Media & Technology, AAPA, Alexandria, VA

Speakers:

• Stephanie Jones-Stebbins, PE, Director, Seaport Environmental & Planning Programs, Port of Seattle; Chair, AAPA Environment Committee
• Carrie Brown, Director, Environmental Programs, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
• David Stubbs, Director, Properties and Environmental Compliance, Jacksonville Port Authority
• Heather Tomley, Director of Environmental Planning, Port of Long Beach
• Eduardo Campirano, Port Director and CEO, Port of Brownsville; Chair, AAPA Maritime Economic Development Committee
• Jim Quinn, President & CEO, Saint John Port Authority; AAPA Chairman of the Board

09/14/2016
Energy Forecasting

Introduction:

• Aaron Ellis, Director of Public Affairs, AAPA, Alexandria, VA

Speaker:

• Barry Worthington, Executive Director, U.S. Energy Association, Washington, DC

09/14/2016
Environmental Concerns in Cargo Forecasts and Master Planning

Moderator:

• George Isiminger, Senior Director of Planning & Environmental Affairs, Port Manatee

Speakers:

• John Pauling, National Director - Ports & Harbors Government Services, Cardno, Sewell, NJ
• Rick Cameron, Managing Director, Planning & Environmental Affairs, Port of Long Beach
• Jason Scherr, Manager, Environmental Sustainability, Prince Rupert Port Authority

09/14/2016
Environmental Concerns of Ports in the Energy Business: Part 1

Moderator:

• Lisa Hendriksen, Director of Planning & Environmental Services, Port of Longview

Speakers:

• Nicolas Procos, Manager of Utilities Administration, Port of Oakland
• Brett Oakleaf, Senior Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO
• Robert Austin, Associate Vice President, Dewberry Engineers

09/14/2016
Environmental Concerns of Ports in the Energy Business: Part 2

Moderator:

• Amy Miller, Port Director, Port of Pensacola; Vice Chair, AAPA Maritime Economic Development Committee

Speakers:

• Amelia Pellegrin, AICP, LEED AP, Environmental Services Manager, Port of New Orleans; Secretary, AAPA Environment Committee
• Joni Tuck, Grants Administrator, Port Fourchon
• Paul Aucoin, Executive Director, Port of South Louisiana
• Gary G. Nelson, Executive Director, Port of Grays Harbor

09/14/2016
LNG Industry Update

Moderator:

• Mr. Ellis

Speakers:

• Margaret Doyle, Senior Manager, Business Development Marine, Eagle LNG Partners
• Erik Neandross, CEO, Gladstean, Neandross & Associates

09/14/2016
Financing Port Energy Projects

Moderator:

• Renee Yarmy, Program Manager, Energy & Sustainability, Port of San Diego

Speakers:

• Steve A. Steckler, Chairman, IMG Rebel Group, Bethesda, MD
• James Berger, Chadbourne & Parke LLP, Los Angeles, CA

09/15/2016
Communicating Environmental Concerns

Discussion Leader:

• Jason Jordan, Director of Environmental Programs, Port of Tacoma

Speakers:

• Rebecca Ruggles, Director, Maryland Environmental Health Network, Baltimore, MD
• R. Steve Dial, President, Dial Cordy & Associates, Inc., Wilmington, NC

09/15/2016
Ocean Planning - Competing Uses of the Ocean

Speakers:

• John Weber, Ocean Planning Director, NE Regional Ocean Council, Boston, MA
• Krista Trounce, Principal Engineer & Project Manager, ECHO Program, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority 
• Simona Duke, Senior Manager, Sustainability, North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation, Brisbane, Australia

09/15/2016
Carbon-Related Issues

Moderator:

• Heather Tomley, Director of Environmental Planning, Port of Long Beach

Speakers:

• Christine Rigby, Environmental Specialist, Air Emissions, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
• David Breen, Air Quality Program Manager & Environmental Manager, Port of Portland
• Gregory Alexander, Consulting Engineer, E2 ManageTech, Inc., Long Beach, CA

09/15/2016
Emissions Issues

Moderator:

• Gary Olszewski, Environmental Specialist, Environmental Management System, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Speakers:

• Kit Chope, Vice President, Sustainability & Process Excellence, Virginia Port Authority 
• Bryan McEwen, Senior Air Quality Meteorologist, SNC-Lavalin Inc., Environment Division, Vancouver, BC
• Paul Johansen, Consultant, Starcrest Consulting Group, LLC, Albuquerque, NM

09/15/2016
Alternative Energy Issues

Moderator:

• Jeffrey Wingfield, Director Environmental, Government & Public Affairs, Port of Stockton

Speakers:

• Shane Phillips, PE, Principal Engineer, Mott McDonald, Edmonds, WA
• Jim Thornton, Senior Consultant, Ecology and Environment, Inc., Portland, OR

09/15/2016
Measuring Success

Moderator:

• Dr. Elizabeth Blanchard, Commissioner, Port of Stockton

Speakers:

• Stephanie Jones-Stebbins, PE, Director, Seaport Environmental & Planning Programs, Port of Seattle; Chair, AAPA Environment Committee
• Jason Giffen, Director, Environment and Land Use Management, Port of San Diego