"Land Use Controls: Sustainable Energy Sources Present New Challenges"
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Mercer County Community College
1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550
9:00 am—12:30 pm
Registration Form (Municipal) Word / PDF
Registration Form (Non-Municipal) Word / PDF
Explore in greater detail the relationship between existing land use controls and authorities exercised at the local level, and the prioritization of alternate energy sources, such as solar and wind. What part does sustainable energy play in the State Energy Master Plan and how will that plan be implemented? What controls are in place for local governments to regulate these uses?
Opening Session: 9:00—9:45
Facilitator:
The Hon. Art Ondish, Mayor, Mount Arlington, NJLM and NJLMEF President
| Speakers: |
Robert Hanna, President, Board of Public Utilities, “The State Energy Master Plan and Local Governments”
Katie Bolcar , Director, Mid-Atlantic States, Solar Energy Industries Association
“Why renewable energy is important to New Jersey and how the industry works with local communities” |
Legislative Discussion, 9:45—10:30
Facilitator:
Janice Mironov, Mayor, East Windsor, First Vice President, NJLM
“Energy Legislative Priorities for 2012”
| Speakers: |
The Hon. Bob Smith, Senator, District 17,
Chair, Senate Environment and Energy Committee
The Hon. Upendra Chivikula, Assemblyman , District 17,
Chair, Assembly Telecommunications Committee |
Stakeholder Discussion, 10:45—11:30
Facilitator:
The Hon. Art Ondish, Mayor, Mount Arlington, NJLM and NJLMEF President
| Speakers: |
Randall Solomon, Sustainable Jersey
“Solar siting issues for municipalities”
Charles Latini, Chapter President, American Planning Association, NJ Chapter
“How does alternate energy impact land use and planning?”
Michele Donato Esq., Chair, Legislative Committee, New Jersey Planning Officials:
“What options do municipalities have to regulate wind/solar related land uses?”
Katie Bolcar , Director, Mid-Atlantic States, Solar Energy Industries Association,
“Practical Land Use Considerations”
B. Scott Hunter, Renewable Energy Program Administrator, Office of Clean Energy
Division of Economic Development and Energy Policy, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities |
Rountable Discussion, 11:30—12:30
Facilitator:
The Hon. Janice Mironov, Mayor, East Windsor
All speakers are welcome for a roundtable discussion and interactive question and answer period with audience.
CEU credits:
This course was approved for the following credits by DCA. CMFO/CCFO 4.0 Office Management and Ancillary Subjects; RMC-4.0 Professional Development.
