BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riverbend Advisors - ECPv6.0.6.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Riverbend Advisors X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Riverbend Advisors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20100314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20101107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20110313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20111106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20120311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20121104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120424T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120424T140059 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20120416T141853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T141853Z UID:652-1335269700-1335276059@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Electrification of Transportation - a BSAS panel discussion DESCRIPTION:Electrification of automobile transportation in the United States presents an economic opportunity that is both large in scope and potentially hugely disruptive to multiple industries that are mainstays in most investors’ portfolios.  We’ve put together this session as part of a larger effort to get mainstream investment managers and analysts more focused on how clean technology and sustainability could significantly change the investment landscape. \n\n Will a transition be slowed by consumer concerns like range anxiety or accelerated by the changing lifestyles of a younger generation of consumers?\nWhat might this transition look like?\nHow fast could it happen?\nWhat would it mean for the way we analyze and value companies in the auto\, energy\, and utility industries?\n\nPlease join our panel for a discussion of the implications of this transition for investors. \nPanelists: \n\nMichael Granoff has been head of oil independence policies for Better Place since its founding in 2007. Granoff is the founder of Maniv Energy Capital\, a New York-based investment group and the first investor in Better Place. Previous to Maniv Energy\, Mr. Granoff founded Maniv Bioventures\, a $20 million fund that invested in 10 earlystage life science companESG Business Development\, MSCI\n\n\nRon Minsk is the Senior Vice President of Policy for the Electrification Coalition. The Coalition is a nonpartisan\, not-for-profit group of business leaders from across the value chain of transportation committed to promoting policies and actions that facilitate the deployment of electric vehicles on a mass scale.\n\n\nItay Michaeli is a Vice President at Citi Investment Research & Analysis covering the U.S. Autos & Auto Parts. He joined the firm in 2001. As a dual Equity and Fixed Income analyst\, Mr. Itay’s research encompasses the entire capital structure focusing on the equity\, corporate bonds and CDS contracts of covered issuers.\n\nRegister online here at the Boston Security Analysts Society web site.\nQuestions\, please e-mail or call Michael Greis at 781 559-4623. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/electrification-of-transportation-a-bsas-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Harvard Club of Boston\, 1 Federal St.\, 38th floor\, Boston\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:ESG,Finance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120417T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120417T170059 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20120416T152540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T152540Z UID:661-1334649600-1334682059@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Unlocking Energy Innovation: How America Can Build a Low Cost\, Low-Carbon Energy System DESCRIPTION:The U.S. has always been in the forefront of innovation – from Thomas Edison to Steve Jobs. But the energy and environmental challenges of today exceed anything we have faced before: the threat of global climate change combined with the need to meet the growing demand for affordable and reliable energy. MIT Professor Richard Lester believes we need a new model of accelerated innovation to fundamentally transform our energy production\, delivery and use on a global scale. \nPresented by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2)\, New England Clean Energy Council (NECEC) and Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). \nRegistration for Non-E2 or Non-NECEC Members URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/unlocking-energy-innovation-how-america-can-build-a-low-cost-low-carbon-energy-system/ LOCATION:Brown Rudnick\, One Financial\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120416T170059 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20120416T193133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T193133Z UID:670-1334563200-1334595659@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:2nd Massachusetts Sustainable Communities Conference DESCRIPTION:The second Massachusetts Sustainable Communities Conference will be held on Friday\, April 20th at UMass  Boston\, with the Sustainable Campuses following on Saturday April 22nd.  Experts and peers from around the Commonwealth – municipalities\, campuses\, government\, businesses and non-profits gather to share information and best practices.\n\n\nI  will be participating on the afternoon panel “Local Sustainability Success Stories – the Headliners“. \nFurther conference and registration information is here. The detailed agenda is below. \n\n8:00 – 9:00 am\nKeynote Presentation – The Greening of Massachusetts\n86 Green Communities have received state funding and green enterprises are growing. Unprecedented collaboration and novel partnerships are bearing fruit. What are some of the projects? partnerships? achievements? future plans? Hear from:\nJim Hunt Chief of Environment and Energy\, City of Boston (Welcome & Introductions)\nMeg Lusardi Director of the Green Communities Division at MassDOER\nGeoff Chapin Founder and CEO of Next Step Living \n9:15 – 10:15 am\nWhat is Community Sustainability?\nCommon criteria for sustainability exist but each community from urban to rural is approaching the topic its own unique way. This session presents three different perspectives for measuring and implementing sustainability initiatives.\nKent Portney Author of ‘Taking Sustainable Cities Seriously’; Founder of ‘Our Green Cities’; Tufts University professor\nDaniella Hirschfeld STAR Community Index Program Officer & Resilience Specialist\nWayne Feiden Director of Planning and Development\, City of Northampton \nCommunity and Campus Connections – Shared Footprints\nTwo universities have gone to extraordinary lengths to connect their campuses to surrounding communities. Hear from speakers whose individual and collective efforts are helping shape a new generation of conscientious citizens.\nTom Kelly ‘The Sustainable Learning Community’ Co-author; Chief Sustainability Officer\, Univ. of New Hampshire\nNancy Wilson Dean ad interim of Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship & Public Service\, Tufts University \nMassachusetts Green Communities – A Tale of Three Cities\nWe’ve seen a significant shift towards greener communities\, no matter how big or small. Hear what Worcester\, our second largest city with 182\,000; Lowell\, the fourth largest city in Massachusetts with a population of 106\,519; and the historic city of Salem with 41\,240 residents are doing to make life greener.\nPaul Marquis Energy and Sustainability Manager\, City of Salem\nJohn Odell Energy Efficiency and Conservation Manager\, City of Worcester\nAllegra Williams Neighborhood Planner\, Department of Planning & Development\, City of Lowell \nGreen Business Development Strategies in Communities\nEconomic prosperity\, environmental health\, and local jobs start with a vision. Forward thinking businesses help make it a reality. In Boston’s Innovation District and the MetroWest\, movers and shakers are playing their part to green the economy.\nNolan Browne Managing Director of the Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems\nArthur Robert MetroWest Region Director of MA Office of Business Development \n10:30 – 11:30 am\nSustainable Community Success Stories\nMunicipal sustainability initiatives in energy\, water\, land use\, food\, transportation\, and purchasing/materials management are inspiring and the successes worth sharing. Hear how the town of Easton with a population of 22\,000\, and Boston with a population 604\,000 are both taking forward steps.\nDavid Colton Easton Town Administrator\nBrad Swing Director of Energy Policy\, City of Boston \nMeet the Facilities Directors Implementing Energy Solutions\nBetter\, smarter buildings protect our environment\, our health\, our finances and our children. The role of the Facilities Director is gaining prominence as the quest for cost-cutting\, green solutions gains prominence. Hear from two top facilities experts:\nKen Wertz President of MA Facilities Administrators Association; Director of Operations at Sharon Public Schools\nLarry Schoff Former Technical Analyst for the US DOE EnergySmart Schools Program & USGBC LEED for Schools \nMassachusetts Clean Energy Initiatives – Big Steps\nTaking bold\, forward strides\, Massachusetts has leapt from 3 MW to 90 MW of installed solar in just five years. Massachusetts Clean Energy Center programs like Solarize Mass are popularizing renewables. The town of Harvard went from 13 to 75 installed residential solar systems in 2011-2012.\nElizabeth Kennedy Program Director\, Renewable Energy Generation\, Mass Clean Energy Center\nJim Elkind Principal at Elkind Associates; Town of Harvard Solarize Mass representative \nSustainable Food Systems – Our Local Markets\nFarmers’ markets and urban farming have seen record growth\, heralding a new era of health and environmental consciousness. In Massachusetts the local food message is finally coming home.\nDavid Webber Farmers’ Market Coordinator at Massachusetts Department of Agriculture\nFred Yen Manager of Winchester Farmers’ Market\nLyndsay Rose Outreach Manager\, Green City Growers \n1:00 – 2:00 pm\nRegional Initiatives from Coast to Valley\nCooperation among regional communities has risen in recent years\, resulting in more collective power to share resources and knowledge. Learn about three regions working on sustainability: Cape Cod\, the Southeastern Coast\, and Pioneer Valley .\nSusan Jennings Southeastern MA Sustainability Council Co-Chair; The Sustainability Initiative Director at UMass Dartmouth\nCatherine Ratte Principal Planner and Manager at Pioneer Valley Planning Commission\nMegan Amsler Executive Director of Cape and Islands Self-Reliance \nEducation’s Role in Sustainability – Our Children are the Future\nIt’s never too early to inculcate good habits and equip youth with the knowledge and tools that can help change the world. Two teachers and their students describe empowering school programs and how they connect to the surrounding community.\nCate Arnold Boston Latin School Faculty & Student Advisor for YouthCAN\nKaren DiFranza Founder of Hands to Earth: Educating for a Sustainable Future \nLocal Regulations and Resources – Problems and Solutions\nAs we add new sustainability elements to communities\, fresh concerns arise. How do we manage the challenge of change and sustainable development? Hear from experts about problems and solutions at the local level.\nKurt Gaertner Director of Sustainable Development\, State of Massachusetts\nSteven Strong President of Solar Design Associates\nTed Carman President of Concord Square Planning and Development \nEnergy and Buildings\nWhere can you find a sustainable housing project with zero-net energy homes? Where can you find a local company that makes insulation? Right here in Massachusetts. Hear from two of the experts who make it all come together.\nNeil Angus Environmental Planner for the Devens Enterprise Commission\nBill Hulstrunk Technical Manager at National Fiber \n2:15 – 3:15 pm\n\nLocal Organizations that Engage People – The Ripple Effect \nMeet three leaders from community organizations renowned for engaging the community. Hear about their work\, the ripple effects and far-reaching solutions.\nRob Garrity Executive Director of Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN)\nAudrey Schulman President of Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET)\nMeredith Small Executive Director of Toxics Action Center (TAC) \nCollege Student Projects in Communities – Learning While Doing\nStudent projects can elevate the sometimes theoretical learning process to real life learning experiences\, connecting education to community and business interests. From research to action\, students are important sustainability stakeholders.\nLaura Goldin Chair\, Environmental Studies\, Brandeis University; Director of the Environmental Internship Program\nEric Olson Senior Lecturer at Brandeis University \nFinancing – A Practical Guide\nLearn how others have organized the financing needed to renovate their downtowns or install solar arrays. Renovations and solar installations can change underutilized buildings and spaces to become attractive and profitable solutions.\nTed Carman President of Concord Square Planning and Development\nMichelle Mulcahy Bids and Proposals Manager\, RGS Energy \nLocal Sustainability Success Stories – The Headliners\nCommunities with environmental organizations see more success when more people are invested and the results are real. Hear success stories from three top local groups across the state.\nNancy Hazard Greening Greenfield Energy Committee member; previous director of NESEA & Tour de Sol\nJoel Wool Green Dorchester Community Advocate; Clean Water Action Organizer\nMichael Greis Green Needham Chair; Needham School Committee Member URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/2nd-massachusetts-sustainable-communities-conference/ LOCATION:UMass Boston\, 100 Morrissey Blvd.\, Boston\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120413T123059 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20120416T153548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T153548Z UID:664-1334307600-1334320259@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Restructuring Roundtable - Energy Efficiency in New England: Strengthening Core Programs While Tackling New Frontiers DESCRIPTION:Core Programs Panel: \n\nCommissioner Daniel Esty\, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\nTina Halfpenny\, Director of Energy Efficiency\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources\nJim Merriam\, Director of Efficiency Vermont\, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation\n\nNew Frontiers Panel: \n\nDr Eric Winkler\, Project Manager for Demand Resources\, ISO-New England\nGreg Kats\, Partner at Capital-E\, and lead author of “Financing Energy Efficiency Models and Strategies: Pathways to Scaling Energy Efficiency Financing from $20 Billion to $150 Billion Annually”\nSteve Cowell\, Chairman and CEO of Conservation Services Group\n\nThe panelists’ presentations from this session are available on this page on the Raab Associates web site. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/restructuring-roundtable-energy-efficiency-in-new-england-strengthening-core-programs-while-tackling-new-frontiers/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag LLP\, 155 Seaport Boulevard\, 13th Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120322T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120322T103059 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20120213T221005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120213T221005Z UID:644-1332403200-1332412259@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Mass TLC Breakfast Seminar: Energy Management Technology - Poised for Takeoff? DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council’s March Energy breakfast looks at Energy Management and asks what role Massachusetts companies will play. \nConfirmed Panelists: \n\nCarlos Alonso-Niemeyer\, Energy Efficiency Program Director\, NSTAR\nHoward Nunes\, CEO\, PepperDash\n\nThe Energy Management Technology market has a compelling ROI\, proven technology and concrete examples of cost savings that have made a significant difference in the bottom lines of consumers. \nCompanies should be embracing Energy Management as a competitive edge\, so why hasn’t the market taken off?  Early adopters are transitioning to innovative platforms and realizing the benefits. But what will it take for the industry to move beyond them? Join the MassTLC Energy Cluster to hear Energy Management experts and providers address the following burning questions\, and to see innovation first-hand: \n\nWhich companies have been adopting energy management strategies? Why are they the first movers\, and how have energy management providers been innovating successfully to meet requirements?\nWhere are we on the adoption curve? What metrics will tell us? And who’s keeping track?\nWhat are the drivers and inhibitors of the broader energy management market? What will it take for the market to become robust?\nHow can Massachusetts tech companies capitalize on this emerging market? Where are the sweet spots?  North America?  Asia? South America? Europe?\n\nAgenda: \n8:00am – 9:00am: Registration\, networking and solution provider showcase \n9:00am -10:30am: Panel discussion and Q&A \n10:30am –11:00am: Solution provider showcase and networking \n  \nIn addition to the panel we will offer a showcase of the latest Energy Management solutions from Massachusetts companies. \nRegistration – $80 for non-members \n  URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/mass-tlc-breakfast-seminar-energy-management-technology-poised-for-takeoff/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag Emerging Enterprise Center\, 1000 Winter St.\, Waltham\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120217T123059 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20120210T040241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T040241Z UID:636-1329469200-1329481859@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Restructuring Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Raab Assocates’ first Restructuring Roundtable of 2012 features two timely topics: \nImplementing Bold State Energy-Related Environmental Regulations\, Policies\, and Programs in Massachusetts and Connecticut\n\nKen Kimmell\, Commissioner\, MA DEP\nJonathan Schrag\, Deputy Commissioner of Energy\, CT DEEP\n\nThe Future of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)\n\nDavid Littell\, Commissioner\, Maine PUC (& Chair\, RGGI\, Inc.)\nPaul Hibbard\, Senior Vice President\, Analysis Group\nDerek Murrow\, Director for Energy/Climate Policy\, Environment Northeast\nSteve Corneli\, Senior VP for Sustainability Policy & Strategy\, NRG Energy URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/rr_2012_feb/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag\, 155 Seaport Boulevard\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20111128T172220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T173848Z UID:541-1322589600-1322596800@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:SEC Climate Change Disclosure Guidelines Panel - New York DESCRIPTION:SEC requirements for disclosure of material climate change impacts became effective in the early part of 2010 upon the publication of clarifying guidance by the agency. Virtually all public companies will now be reporting based on their assessments of how climate change will affect their business and many questions remain as to what constitutes best practice in this emerging area of climate change risk disclosure. \nOur December\, 2010 panel at the Boston Security Analysts Society reviewed the guidelines and discussed opportunities presented for analysts and investment managers. The interest the panel generated suggested a wider audience for this topic. The upcoming annual filing season for many companies – the second since disclosure guidelines took effect – is an appropriate time to revisit the topic. \nPlease join us in New York on November 29th to learn what the disclosure requirements are (and aren’t)\, what good disclosure practices are and what you can learn from companies who practice them\, what you can expect to see and what opportunities these guidelines offer for analysts and asset managers to shape more informative disclosure going forward. \nThis session is co-sponsored by the New York Society of Security Analysts and the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity. \nPanelists: \n\nAdam Kanzer\, JD – Managing Director and General Counsel of Domini Social Investments and Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the Domini Funds.\nJim Coburn\, JD – Senior Manager\, Investment Programs\, Ceres.\nKaroline Barwinski – Research Associate\, Assistant Vice President with the ESG Investment Program at ClearBridge Advisors.\n\nModerator: Michael Greis – Principal\, Riverbend Advisors \nThe session will from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Room 14-220 at the Zicklin Center at 55 Lexington Ave (enter on 24th or 25th street). Details and complimentary registration available here. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/sec-climate-change-disclosure-guidelines-panel-new-york/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, 55 Lexington Ave. (enter 24th or 24th St.)\, New York END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111019T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20111010T184814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111010T213311Z UID:524-1319047200-1319054400@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Sustainable Investing 101 in Boston DESCRIPTION:Three of the pioneers and leaders in the field of Socially Responsible Investing are presenting “Green your Green: An introduction to investing responsibly”\, an open session at the Boston Public Library on October 19th.  Aimed at individuals wanting an introduction to this important investment topic\, this session will feature Amy Domini\, Timothy Smith and Robert Zevin speaking about the basic tenets of sustainable investing: \n\nHow to invest in line with your values without giving up performance\nHow your investments can lead to improvements in corporate behavior\n\nNot a sales presentation\, this session is a seminar and discussion among three professionals who have helped shape the field of responsible investing over the last 30 – 40 years: \n\nAmy Domini\, Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Domini Social Investments LLC and the creator of the one of the first sustainable mutual fund companies as well as the first SRI stock index \nRobert Zevin\, Chairman\, Chief Investment Officer\, & Portfolio Manager\, Zevin Asset Management\, ears ago and led the campaign for South African divestment in the 1980’s\nTimothy Smith\, Senior Vice President and Director of ESG Shareowner Engagement\, Walden Asset Management\, a leading voice in Shareholder Activism and former Executive Director of the Interfaith Centre on Corporate Responsibility.\n\nThis session is presented by BASIC\, the Boston Area Sustainable Investment Consortium\, a network of Boston-area sustainable investment professionals. \nWhile the subject matter is targeted at individuals new to sustainable investing and may be very familiar to sustainable investing professionals\, this is also a rare opportunity to enjoy hearing these pioneers together in a local and open setting. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/sustainable-investing-101-in-boston/ LOCATION:Boston Public Library Copley Square\, 700 Boylston St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:ESG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110927T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20110825T132605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110825T133615Z UID:500-1317125700-1317132000@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:BSAS Luncheon program - New Measures of Risk and Return: Why Investors are Integrating Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) Factors into the Investment Process DESCRIPTION:The high profile disasters and loss of shareholder value at BP and TEPCO have put it in the news\, but examining and integrating environmental\, social and governance factors into investment decision making is a growing trend. \nPlease join us for a Boston Security Analysts Society Luncheon Program on September 27th to learn more about New Measures of Risk and Return: Why Investors are Integrating Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) Factors into the Investment Process \nPanelists: \n\nNoel Friedman\, CFA – Vice President ESG Business Development\, MSCI\nMichael Cantara\, CFA – Institutional Portfolio Manager and Co-Chairperson of MFS Responsible Investment Committee\, MFS Investment Management\n\nVoluntary\, regulatory and market-driven initiatives have vastly increased the quantity and quality of Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) information available to investors and investment managers. Coupled with growing evidence from the experience of early adopters\, the stage has been set for a much wider audience to consider the competitive advantages of ESG factor integration. Our panelists will provide a practitioner-oriented perspective on the how and why of integrating ESG factors into the mainstream investment process. \nRegister online here at the Boston Security Analysts Society web site.\nQuestions\, please e-mail.or call Michael Greis at 781 559-4623. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/bsas-integrating-esg/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Boston\, One Avenue de Lafayette\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States CATEGORIES:ESG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110415T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20110404T161627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110404T161627Z UID:459-1302858000-1302870600@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Restructuring Roundtable: Smart Power and the Future of Electric Utilities and Transforming the Electric Grid with Storage and Electric Vehicles DESCRIPTION:Raab Assocates’ ongoing Electric Restructuring Roundtable series continues on Friday\, April 15th with two timely topics on potential transformational change for utilities and electric power: \n\nSmart Power and the Future of Electric Utilities\nTransforming the Electric Grid with Storage and Electric Vehicles\n\nDetails for the session (from the session announcement): \nOur keynote speaker is Dr. Peter Fox-Penner\, author of a new and provocative book entitled Smart Power: Climate Change\, the Smart Grid\, and the Future of the Electric Utilities. Currently a principal at the Brattle Group\, Peter worked in top-level positions in energy policy at U.S. DOE and the White House\, and is also quite familiar with New England\, having spent many years at Charles River Associates in Boston. \nIn keeping with our “Restructuring” focus\, Peter’s new book envisions the need for a very different utility industry and regulatory structure if we are to succeed in transforming the electricity system to meet climate and other public policy objectives. \nNext\, following our customary networking break\, we will hear from our panel on Transforming the Electric Grid with Storage and Electric Vehicles. On the electricity storage side\, major advancements in technologies – from batteries to ice storage to flywheels – combined with regulatory changes in states (such as California’s setting utility targets for storage) and new FERC rules\, make this a very timely topic. And on the electric vehicle side\, 2011 is already a banner year\, with the roll-out of all-electric vehicles (Nissan Leaf) and various electric/gas combination vehicles (such as Chevy Volt and the plug-in Prius). Down the road\, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)\, will blur the line between storage and electric vehicles — while potentially revolutionizing the electric grid. \nPanelists: \n\nRon Minsk\, Sr. VP Policy\, Securing America’s Future/Electrification Coalition\nJohn O’Brien\, Senior VP Gov’t/Regulatory Affairs\, NRG Energy\nWatson Collins\, Mgr. of Business Development\, Northeast Utilities\nJudith Judson\, VP Market Development\, Beacon Power Corporation\nAndy Chu\, VP Marketing and Engineering\, A123\nMike Jacobs\, Director\, Market Policy and Regulatory Affairs\, Xtreme Power\n\nRegistration is not required for this session\, but it’s best to be on time as the sessions are very well-attended. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/restructuring-roundtable-smart-power-and-the-future-of-electric-utilities-and-transforming-the-electric-grid-with-storage-and-electric-vehicles/ LOCATION:Foley-Hoag – 13th floor Conference Room\, 155 Seaport Blvd.\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Uncategorized END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101214T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20101201T152058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101201T152058Z UID:430-1292328900-1292335200@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:BSAS Luncheon Program: SEC Climate Change Disclosure Requirements DESCRIPTION:SEC Climate Change Disclosure Requirements: What you need to know – Legal\, Analyst\, Corporate and Asset Manager Perspectives \nSEC requirements for disclosure of material climate change impacts became effective earlier this year upon the publication of clarifying guidance by the agency. With the upcoming flood of annual filings following the end of this calendar year\, virtually all public companies will be reporting based on their assessments of how climate change will affect their business\, most for the first time. \nJoin our panelists to learn what the disclosure requirements are (and aren’t)\, what good disclosure practices are and what you can learn from companies who practice them\, what you can expect to see and what opportunities these new guidelines may offer for analysts and asset managers to shape more informative disclosure going forward. \nPanelists: \n\nChris Davis\, Director of Investor Programs\, CERES\, and environmental attorney. Former partner\, Goodwin-Procter.\nAdam Kanzer\, Managing Director and General Counsel of Domini Social Investments. Member of SEC Investor Advisory Committee\nDavid Lodemore\, Senior Vice President of Risk Management at National Grid\nRebecca Henson\, Sustainability Analyst\, Calvert\n\nRegistration and Additional Details URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/bsas-luncheon-program-sec-climate-change-disclosure-requirements/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Boston\, One Avenue de Lafayette\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States CATEGORIES:Uncategorized END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101130T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20101122T171301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101122T171301Z UID:417-1291104000-1291111200@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:REC Markets and your bottom line - NECEC Finance Series DESCRIPTION:REC Markets and your bottom line\, the third panel in the New England Clean Energy Council’s Finance Series\, will take place on Tuesday morning\, November 30th\, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. \nWith the current lack of national policy supporting clean energy growth\, Renewable Energy Credits (REC) play an ever-increasing role in funding clean energy projects and companies. Join the New England Clean Energy Council’s panel of experts for a discussion on the importance of the REC markets in providing revenue streams for project finance. \nRegister online here – $40 for non-members\, free for members. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/rec-markets-and-your-bottom-line-necec-finance-series/ LOCATION:CooleyLLP\, 500 Boylston St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02216\, United States CATEGORIES:Uncategorized END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101109T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20101014T154410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101014T154444Z UID:377-1289291400-1289314800@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:The Social Challenge of Wind Energy Projects DESCRIPTION:The Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences is sponsoring a one-day conference on “The Social Challenge of Wind Energy Projects” on November 9th in Plymouth\, MA. \nRecognizing that local issues – cultural and political – are often bigger challenges to wind energy projects than technical or financial issues\, this conference will “examine efficient and science-based ways to talk about wind energy. \nThe conference brings together community leaders\, developers\, conservationists and social outreach experts who have firsthand experience with wind power permitting and development. Panelists will discuss projects that faced significant social challenges and projects that were permitted and built without acrimonious opposition. \n\nConference Agenda\nRegister URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/the-social-challenge-of-wind-energy-projects/ LOCATION:Plymouth Radisson\, 180 Water St.\, Plymouth\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Uncategorized END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101029T121500 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20101022T181508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101022T181508Z UID:401-1288342800-1288354500@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable: EPA Perspective DESCRIPTION:Raab Associates presents the 119th New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable featuring Gina McCarthy and Curt Spalding from the EPA on October 29th\, 2010. This roundtable will explore how the convergence of new environmental regulations from the U.S.EPA and New England states will impact the region’s electricity resource mix\, and how we plan and operate the electricity grid. \nTo have the nation’s lead air regulator\, Gina McCarthy\, Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation\, U.S. EPA\, to describe the various new or under-development regulations\, and offer her thoughts on how these regulations\, together with existing federal and state (e.g.\, RGGI) regulations\, could impact New England. Gina will be introduced by Curt Spalding\, our new EPA Regional Administrator for New England. \nGina’s keynote address will be followed by a question and answer period\, and then by a panel of expert discussants: \n\nMassachusetts DEP Commissioner Laurie Burt\, who is also the current Chair of both the Ozone Transport Commission and the New England Governors’ Environment Committee\, will kick-off the panel.\nISO New England Chief Operating Officer Vamsi Chadalavada\, will discuss how these regulations should be accounted for in the planning and operation of New England’s electric grid and its various markets.\nPamela Faggert\, Vice President and Chief Environmental Officer at Dominion\, will discuss how the new regulations might impact Dominion’s and other resources in New England.\nPaul Hibbard\, now Vice President at Analysis Group\, will present a study that his firm\, in collaboration with M.J. Bradley & Associates\, recently completed for the Clean Energy Group on the impact that the new EPA air regulations could have on the electric fleet nationally. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/new-england-electricity-restructuring-roundtable-epa-perspective/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag LLP\, 155 Seaport Boulevard\, 13th Floor \, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:Uncategorized END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101021T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101021T151500 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20101012T154228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101012T154228Z UID:372-1287648900-1287674100@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:NECA Demand Response Conference DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Energy and Commerce Association hosts its annual Energy Efficiency and Demand Response conference on October 21\, 2010 at the Newton Marriott hotel. \nThis all-day event features three panel discussions and a keynote presentation by Bob Valair\, the Director of Energy Management for Staples. \nThe conference is $250 for NECA members\, $300 for non-members and $99 for government agencies. All fees increase $25 after October 14th. \nYou can review the program brochure and full agenda here. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/neca-demand-response-conference/ LOCATION:Newton Marriott Hotel\, 2345 Commonwealth Ave.\, Newton\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Uncategorized END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20101005T175841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101005T175841Z UID:368-1287597600-1287604800@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:BASIC networking event hosted by Trucost DESCRIPTION:Please join BASIC\, the Boston Area Sustainable Investment Consortium\, for an evening of BASIC networking and refreshments hosted by Trucost to celebrate their 10th anniversary\, 2nd year of the Newsweek Green Rankings and landmark UN PRI report. \nTrucost was established in 2000\, to help organizations\, investors and governments understand and quantify their environmental impacts. Over the past 10 years Trucost has collected\, researched and validated environmental data from organizations across the world. The result is the world’s most comprehensive data on corporate environmental impacts\, covering Greenhouse Gases (GHGs)\, water\, waste\, metals and chemicals. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/basic-networking-event-hosted-by-trucost/ LOCATION:Market Boston\, 21 Broad Street\, Second Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States CATEGORIES:Uncategorized END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100917T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20100914T135029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100925T144430Z UID:331-1284714000-1284726600@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:The Future of Renewable Energy in New England - Raab Associates Restructuring Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Raab Associates’ ongoing Restructuring Roundtable kicks off its 2010 sesions with a panel discussion on renewable energy’s future in New England. \nRenewable energy installations of all types (wind\, biomass\, solar\, landfill gas) have been proliferating in New England\, while Renewable Portfolio Standards continue to ratchet-up. At the same time\, recent developments have introduced significant uncertainty into the renewable energy markets in New England. These include the failure to enact federal legislation to price carbon\, the uncertain status of future federal renewable tax credits\, the TransCanada law suit\, the EIPC transmission and renewable planning process\, and the biomass study for MA DOER by Manomet. \nThe event’s two panels will examine the net effect of these and other factors impacting renewable energy development in New England. \nThe first will be a high level\, cross-cutting panel whose speakers will share their expectations about the future of renewables in New England. This panel is comprised of: \n\nCommissioner Phil Giudice\, MA Department of Energy Resources\nBob Grace\, President\, Sustainable Energy Advantage\nEllen Angley\, VP Energy Supply/Supply Chain Management\, NSTAR\nMichael Hachey\, VP/Director\, Eastern Commercial\, TransCanada\nAlan Nogee\, Dir. of Climate & Energy Strategy & Policy\, Union of Concerned Scientists\n\nThe second panel look at biomass carbon accounting and sustainable biomass issues. \n\nTom Walker – the lead author of the Manomet biomass study for MA DOER\nMarco Albani\, Expert Associate Principal at McKinsey & Co. will discuss the recent study led by a consortium of major European industry and environmental organizations\nProfessor William Moomaw of Tufts University will offer his reflections on both studies and will discuss the complexities of biomass and carbon accounting.\n\nNo pre-registration is required. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/the-future-of-renewable-energy-in-new-england-raab-associates-restructuring-roundtable/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag LLP\, 155 Seaport Boulevard\, 13th Floor\, Boston\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Uncategorized END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100429T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100429T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20100315T145859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100708T210244Z UID:148-1272543300-1272549600@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:The Outlook for Green Investing - Lessons from Overseas Markets DESCRIPTION:The SRI program committee of the Boston Security Analysts Society is pleased to present “The Outlook for Green Investing: What Can We Learn From Overseas Markets” on April 29th. \nThe program will feature Jack Robinson\, President and Chief Investment Officer of Winslow Management Company\, and Sara Elford\, Sustainability Research Analyst at Canaccord Adams. \nJack Robinson will highlight developments in environmental investing over the last few decades and will share his insights into the outlook for this sector\, including which areas look most promising\, (such as the smart grid\, carbon trading\, clean tech\, and energy efficiency). He will also cover whether legislative changes and other macro drivers are critical for the sector’s growth. Sara Elford\, ranked Canada’s #2 stock picker for diversified industrials by Star Mine\, will discuss a number of attractive stock ideas and provide insights into environmental investing trends in Europe and possible implications for the US. \nThis lunch program will be held at the Harvard Club of Boston at One Federal Street. The cost is $40 for BSAS members and $70 for non-members. Details and registration are available here at the BSAS web site. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/the-outlook-for-green-investing-lessons-from-overseas-markets/ LOCATION:Harvard Club of Boston\, One Federal Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100325T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20100228T153754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100315T145247Z UID:146-1269504000-1269540000@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Babson Energy and Environmental Conference DESCRIPTION:Begun as the Babson “Environmental Energy Expo” in 2007\, the fourth Babson Energy and Environmental Conference will be held at Babson on March 25th. \nThis year’s session will feature: \n\nA keynote address by Gary Hirshberg\, CEO of Stonyfield Yogurt\nMorning Panel discussions\nLunch keynote by Richard Goode\, Senior Director of Sustainability for Alcatel-Lucent\nAfternoon talks by speakers who have developed and deployed business models for sustainability in different domains\nClosing session with Martin Madaus\, CEO of Millipore and WBUR’s Tom Ashbrook\n\nDetails and registration are available at Babson’s Conference web site. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/babson-energy-and-environmental-conference/ LOCATION:Babson College\, 231 Forest St.\, Babson Park\, MA\, 02457\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100318T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T030534 CREATED:20100301T152220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100315T143617Z UID:143-1268906400-1268906400@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:New England Clean Energy Council - The Resurrection of Project Finance DESCRIPTION:Project Finance is a critical requirement for renewable energy projects and thus for the growth of companies in clean tech and sustainability. Led by investment banks and heavily funded through tax equity\, Project Finance took a big hit during the financial meltdown. \nThis New England Clean Energy Council event will feature an expert panel discussing today’s market for project finance including sources of capital\, financial incentives and debt and equity structures. \nPanelists: \n\nPaul Gaynor\, CEO\, First Wind\nDaniel Goldman\, EVP & CFO\, GreatPoint Energy; Member\, Clean Energy\nVenture Group\nRussell Landon\, Managing Director\, Canaccord Adams\nMarlene Motyka\, Principal\, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP\nMark Reidy\, Member\, Mintz Levin\nDavid Richardson\, Managing Director & CEO\, Global Energy Investors\n\nThe panel will be moderated by: \n\nPeter Rothstein\, Senior Vice President\, New England Clean Energy Council\nStephen “Zam” Zamierowski\, Director\, Deloitte Services\n\nDetails for the session are here at the NECEC web site. (The session is sold out as of March 15th). URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/new-england-clean-energy-council-the-resurrection-of-project-finance/ LOCATION:Mintz Levin\, One Financial Center\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR