2018 Energy & Environment Seminar

September 11, 2018
Jersey City, NJ

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

09/11/2018
Welcome and Opening Remarks

09/11/2018
Recognition of 9/11 and Invocation

Speaker:

• Deacon Paul Rosenblum, Apostleship of the Sea-Stella Maris

09/11/2018
Keynote: IMO Leadership on Reducing Sulfur and GHG Emissions from Global Shipping

Speaker:

• Wayne Lundy, P.E., Senior Engineer, Office of Design and Engineering Standards, United States Coast Guard

09/11/2018
Electrifying Fleets and Demonstrating Zero Emissions Technology

Discussion Leader:

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

Speakers:

• Kit Chope, Vice President, Sustainability, Port of Virginia
• Brett Oakleaf, Senior Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Integrated Applications Center
• Greg Alexander, Vice President/COO, Muni-Fed Energy, Inc.

09/11/2018
Measuring and Reducing GHG Emissions at Ports

Moderator:

• Sarah Garza, Director, Env'l Planning and Compliance, Port of Corpus Christi; Chair, AAPA Environment Committee

Speakers:

• Mike Moltzen, Deputy Director, Transportation & Climate Division, EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality
• Eleanor Kirtley, West Coast Program Manager, Green Marine
• Joe Ray, Air Quality Technical Director/Principal, Starcrest Consulting Group, LLC

09/11/2018
Implementing Clean Vessel Incentive Programs at Ports

Discussion Leader:

• Amelia Pellegrin, Director of Sustainable Development, Port of New Orleans

Speakers:

• Donnie Brown, Vice President, Maritime Policy, Cruise Lines International Association
• Dr. Antonis Michail, WPSP Technical Coordinator, World Port Sustainability Program
• Tess Arzu, Environmental Initiatives Specialist, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
• Sarah Braude, Senior Sustainability Officer, RightShip

09/11/2018
Reducing Marine Debris In and Around Ports

Discussion Leader:

• Dr. Joel Baker, Professor and Port of Tacoma Chair in Environmental Science, University of Washington – Tacoma

Speakers:

• Jared Magyar, Director, Operations & Facilities, Port of Cleveland
• Jason Jordan, Director, Environmental and Planning Services, The Northwest Seaport Alliance
• Holly Miller, Environmental Manager, Maryland Port Administration

09/11/2018
Engaging Communities on Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites

Discussion Leader:

• Schenine Mitchell, Brownfields Project Manager, EPA Region 2

Speakers:

• Amelia Pellegrin, Director of Sustainable Development, Port of New Orleans
• Louise Yeung, Energy Portfolio Manager, Asset Management, New York City Economic Development Corporation

09/12/2018
Welcome from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Speaker:

• Sam Ruda, Deputy Director, Port Dept., Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

09/12/2018
Presentation of AAPA 2018 Environmental Improvement Awards

• Awards program presentation

09/12/2018
Incorporating Resiliency into Port Planning and Environmental Projects

Discussion Leader:

• Sarah Garza, Director, Environmental Planning & Compliance, Port Corpus Christi

Speakers:

• Dr. Elizabeth Mclean, Research Associate, Department of Marine Affairs, Coastal Institute, University of Rhode Island
• Anne Idsal, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 6
• Kelly Tait, Senior Environmental Specialist, Port of San Diego

09/12/2018
How the Federal Government Can Support Building Sustainable Infrastructure

Moderator:

• Rick Cameron, Deputy Executive Director of Planning and Development, Port of Long Beach

Speakers:

• Susan Monteverde, Vice President of Government Relations, AAPA
• Katherine Touzinsky, Research Scientist, USACE Research & Development Center
• Bill Hanson, Vice President, Government Relations & Business Development, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
• Joshua Murphy, Management and Program Analyst, NOAA - Coastal Services Center

09/12/2018
Ensuring Energy Resiliency & Continuity of Electrified Operations at Ports

Moderator:

• Meredith Martino, Chief Engagement Officer, AAPA

Speakers:

• Joseph E. Eaves, III, Director, Government Relations, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
• Stephan Pezdek, AIA, Manager – Port Jersey, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
• Ezra Finkin, Policy Director, Diesel Technology Forum

09/12/2018
Adopting LNG and Sustainable Fuels in Marine Applications

Moderator:

• Jason Jordan, Director, Environmental and Planning Services, The Northwest Seaport Alliance

Speakers:

• David Stubbs, Director, Properties and Environmental Compliance, JAXPORT
• Stephanie Hudgins, Southeast Business Unit Leader/Senior Consultant/Principal, Cardno
• Darren Bishop, Project Manager, Cardno
• Peter Keller, Executive Vice President, TOTE

09/12/2018
Using Innovative Wetland and Habitat Projects to Improve Infrastructure Resiliency

Moderator:

• Rick Sheckells, Managing Principal, EcoLogix Group Inc.

Speakers:

• Max Taffet, AICP, Vice President, Ports & Transportation, New York City Economic Development Corporation
• Paul Meyer, Manager, Environmental Permitting & Compliance, Port of Seattle