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Registration and Continental Breakfast
Mezzanine and Ballrooms
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Welcome
Speakers: Brad Mortensen, President of Weber State University; Alice Mulder, Weber State University
Ballrooms
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Plenary
Cultural Transformation: The Nexus for Indigenous & Business Perspectives
Speakers: Mikhail Davis, Interface; Edward Dee, Office of Navajo Government Development
Moderator: Rob Davies, Utah State University
Ballrooms
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Eco Expo and Student Poster Competition
Mezzanine and Bridge Lounge
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Sessions
Energy Innovation Track
How Provo got to 50% Low-Carbon Electricity
Speakers: Scott Bunker, Provo City; Kevin Garlick, Utah Municipal Power Agency; Ryan King, Thread Wallets
Moderator: Don Jarvis, Provo City
Room 321
The panel will describe how Utah Municipal Power Agency and Provo City Power used modest public support for reducing their carbon footprint. Ryan King will tell how he became a climate activist. UMPA’s Kevin Garlick will explain about moving responsibly toward lower-carbon sources. Scott Bunker will expand on Provo City Power’s energy-wise initiatives.
Community Engagement Track
Enabling Senior Action for Sustainability
Speakers: Tim Chambless, University of Utah; Patti Cook, Action Utah; Tim Funk, Crossroads Urban Center
Moderator: Stan Holmes, Utah Sierra Club
Room 404
Senior citizens are a powerful sector of the electorate often ignored by sustainability advocates. This workshop features educators and citizen activists who have worked with seniors and are familiar with policymaking opportunities. Panelists will show how to effectively engage and enable Utah seniors in civic action toward achieving sustainability goals.
Transportation Revamp Track
Road Map Proposal: The Transportation Revolution
Speaker: David Christensen, Utah State University; Royal DeLegge, Salt Lake City ; Kurt Salloux, Pinecreek Ventures
Moderator: Tammie Bostick, Utah Clean Cities
Wildcat Theater
With Utah using 1.7 billion gallons of gas and diesel each year, we are in no position to look away from cleaner alternatives. This panel will thoughtfully assess where we are today, and how to move forward with common sense solutions that measure energy impact, and benefit of transportation fuels.
Building Green Track
Better Air Through Better Buildings: Smarter Retrofits & New Builds
Speakers: Martin Buchert, University of Utah; Tiffany Ivins, Living Zenith; Mitchell Spence, Redfish Builders
Room 320
Is building tighter better? Come explore the why and the how of the building skin and solutions to major pain points of the building envelope. Panelists will identify bang for the buck strategies for retrofits and new construction in order to improve air quality, reduce exorbitant air leakage, save money and increase comfort.
Culture Shift Track
Overcoming Inertia: Constructive Disruption
Speakers: Patrick Belmont, Utah State University; Alexi Lamm, Utah State University
Room 316
Large institutions are often slow, and sometimes resistant, to change, yet, the current climate crisis requires rapid and profound changes in the way large institutions operate. This session will draw together a diverse group of participants to discuss institutional inertia, constructive disruption, and positive change.
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Sessions
Energy Innovation Track
Financing the Energy Transition
Speaker: Noah Miterko, HEAL Utah
Room 321
Utah energy policy experts will explain exactly how innovative financing tools can help ease the energy transition, by turning a utility’s power plant debt payment into a sought after investment asset. This then frees up capital that the utility can use to develop more economical and environmentally sustainable power generation.
Community Engagement Track
The People's Energy Movement in Utah
Speakers: Mishka Banuri, Utah Youth Environmental Solutions, People's Energy Movement; Lindsay Beebe, Sierra Club; Esther Merono Baro, People's Energy Movement; Ryan Beam, Center for Biological Diversity
Room 404
Panelists will show how young Utahns are taking the lead in efforts to change the state's existing energy paradigm and secure a sustainable future based on clean energy, conservation, and social justice. Participants will actively consider new concepts and their applications through directed interaction from the dais.
Transportation Revamp Track
Advancing Electrified Transportation Across Utah
Speakers: James Campbell, Rocky Mountain Power; Mat Carlile, State of Utah; Hal Johnson, Utah Transit Authority
Moderator: Annie Schneider, Governor's Office of Energy Development
Wildcat Theater
To diversify Utah’s transportation options and help remove barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the panelists will show how Utah is enhancing the driver experience by installing critical charging infrastructure, and leading out on the multi-state REV West initiative, which will develop a framework for creating a regional electric vehicle plan for the West.
Building Green Track
Design+Build Salt Lake and the Kunga ADU
Speakers: Aant Esmaeil, University of Utah; Brayden Weir, University of Utah; Jörg Rügemer, University of Utah
Room 320
This panel discussion will inform participants about the first Design+Build Salt Lake studio at the School of Architecture, University of Utah, with the central aim to explore the opportunities of an affordable and super-efficient, therefore sustainable and resilient Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
Culture Shift Track
Utah’s Air Quality Issues: Problems & Solutions
Speakers: Thom Carter, UCAIR; Elizabeth Joy, Intermountain Healthcare; Kerry Kelly, University of Utah
Moderator: Hal Crimmel
Room 316
This panel will address Utah's air quality issues from the perspective of science (atmospheric chemistry and monitoring) as well as public policy, and public engagement. The panelists will discuss the impacts of regulatory/legislative issues, citizen initiatives, as well as air quality impacts on human health and the role of medicine. Discuss the challenges Utah is facing, as well as past and present solutions.
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Networking Lunch
Ballrooms
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Eco Expo and Student Poster Competition
Mezzanine and Bridge Lounge
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Sessions
Energy Innovation Track
Sustainability Policy on the Navajo Nation
Speakers: E.J. John, Office of Navajo Government Development; Edward Dee, Office of Navajo Government Development
Room 321
Come learn about the history of energy development on the Navajo Nation and then transition to the current efforts to incorporate Sustainability into Navajo Nation law.
Community Engagement Track
Approaches to Engagement on Climate Action in Utah
Speakers: Josh Craft, Utah Clean Energy; Tom Moyer, Citizens' Climate Lobby; Jeff Robison, University of Utah
Room 404
Come explore strategies to engage with different communities in Utah to increase support for climate action. This session will focus specifically on engaging politically and culturally conservative communities.
Sustainable Sourcing Track
Buying a Better World: Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation
Speakers: Mikhail Davis, Interface
Wildcat Theater
Many companies now set goals in sustainability, but do they understand that meeting these goals will require innovation in their supply chain? This session will show how Interface, a global flooring manufacturer, has been working for 25 years to transform their business by eliminating negative impacts from their business and building supply chain partnerships that eliminate waste.
Building Green Track
Expanding Green Building Projects in Ogden and Moab
Speakers: Bryan Dorsey, Weber State University; Jeremy Farner, Weber State University; Kenner Kingston, Architectural Nexus
Room 320
Come learn about sustainable community development projects in Utah including recent developments in passive and active solar systems (via the Solar Decathlon), and other living building features in Ogden’s East Central Neighborhood, as well as the utilization of Living Building Challenge principles and recent work with Community Rebuilds in Moab.
Culture Shift Track
What Keeps the Growth Imperative Entrenched in Our Culture?
Speakers: Dave Gardner, GrowthBusters
Room 316
This session will teach participants how to spot news reporting that keeps us stuck. To transition from a culture of expansion, exploitation and domination to a culture of “enough,” we must disempower our modern campfire tales promoting values of “more, more, more.” Recognition of the myths is the first step in taking away their power.
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Keynote
Speaker: Hunter Lovins, President and Founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions
Ballrooms
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Eco Expo and Book Signing
Mezzanine
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Sessions
Energy Innovation Track
100% Clean Energy Communities in Utah: The Path Forward
Speakers: Lindsay Beebe, Sierra Club; Josh Craft, Utah Clean Energy; Christopher Thomas, Salt Lake City Sustainability; Carmen ValDez
Room 321
This session is a great resource for communities, and community members, who resolved to be 100% net-renewable energy by 2030. Stakeholders and participants will be able to identify specific ways they can engage in the movement for clean energy in Utah, while understanding the broader impacts of local action in a region electric grid.
Community Engagement Track
Climate Action in Utah: Your Role and Opportunity to Take Action & Rally Your Community
Speakers: Jeff Bousson, Utah Clean Energy; Olivia Juarez, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance; Carl Moore, SLC Air Protectors
Moderator: Shelby Stults, Utah Clean Energy
Wildcat Theater
This session will briefly communicate the latest climate trends facing Utah and primarily highlight the resources, stories, and tools attendees can utilize to lead-by-example, hold local leaders accountable, incorporate equitable solutions, and rally fellow loved ones to become more involved in their local neighborhoods and communities.
Sustainable Sourcing Track
Purchasing with a Purpose: State of Utah Development of a Green Purchasing Program
Speakers: Christopher Hughes, State of Utah
Room 404
Chris Hughes will explain how the State of Utah Division of Purchasing is working to create green procurement processes. The State of Utah is looking for insight from the sustainability community on what they would like to see from such a program. Join the conversation.
Building Green Track
Your Carbon Neutral Home: Changing Paradigms for Rooftop Solar
Speaker: Kate Bowman, Utah Clean Energy; Joshua Roy, The Wasatch Group
Room 320
In order to meaningfully reduce carbon emissions, we must transform our homes. Learn about upcoming changes to the value of solar energy in Utah and how new clean and efficient technologies (like battery storage and heat pumps) will play a part in the transition to a clean energy future.
Culture Shift Track
Building the Community of Our Dreams with Biking and Walking Infrastructure
Speaker: Heidi Goedhart, Utah Department of Transportation
Room 316
Participants will learn about the active transportation planning resources currently available, and see how walking/biking/scooting are fundamental elements to incorporate into community planning and transportation infrastructure. This session will inspire attendees to work with their own communities to build a resilient transportation system.