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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20160426T131852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160721T205039Z UID:595651-1463659200-1463677200@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Massachusetts Clean Energy Day DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Northeast Clean Energy Council\, Massachusetts Clean Energy Day is an annual showcase of the growing vitality of the clean energy industry and the importance of consistent policy support as a means of catalyzing the state’s – and our region’s – economy. \nMassachusetts Clean Energy Day takes place at the Massachusetts State House. The speaking program and a clean energy showcase at the Grand Staircase are open to the public. The speaking program includes brief remarks by legislative and executive agency leaders and the presentation of Clean Energy Champion awards. Clean Energy Council members are invited and encouraged to participate in small group meetings with legislators during the afternoon. \nI encourage clean energy firms – and service providers to the industry – who are not already members of the NECEC to attend the public portion of the event and talk with members and NECEC leaders about the council and the impact members can have on furthering the clean energy agenda in Massachusetts and the other northeast states. (There are similar events in each of the state houses in the region.) \nRegistration for Massachusetts Clean Energy Day is available here. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/massachusetts-clean-energy-day/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Featured,NECEC,Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Mass-State-House.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T093000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20160426T133915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T140218Z UID:595656-1463643000-1463650200@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:2016 Green Business Awards Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join us as the Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce’s annual Green Business Breakfast returns to the outdoor pavilion along the picturesque banks of the Charles River at the Newton Marriott Hotel. \nThis year’s featured speaker will be Maryrose Sylvester\, a GE executive who is part of the team relocating to Boston this year. Sylvester is president and CEO of Current powered by GE\, a first-of-its kind energy company that integrates GE’s LED\, solar\, energy storage and electric vehicle businesses with its industrial strength Predix platform to deliver cost effective\, efficient energy solutions. \nThe breakfast will once again honor area businesses for their innovative advances in reducing energy costs or the creation of green products or services. \n“The Green Business Breakfast brings together local businesses\, energy and environmental experts and policy makers to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to preserving and protecting our environment\,” said Greg Reibman\, president of the Newton-Needham Chamber. \nRegistration and additional details available here at the Chamber’s web site. \nTickets are $45 for Chamber members\, $50 for non-Chamber members. Tables for 10 and corporate sponsorships are also available. Please contact Lise Elcock\, lqelcock@nnchamber.com or 617-244-1864. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/2016-green-business-awards-breakfast/ LOCATION:Newton Marriott Hotel\, 2345 Commonwealth Ave.\, Newton\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/NN-GBA-2015-panorama-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130614T123059 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20130605T125145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130605T125652Z UID:869-1371200400-1371213059@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Restructuring Roundtable: ISO-New England's Generation Retirement Study & 2020 Resource Options for New England DESCRIPTION:ISO-New England’s recent analysis for its forthcoming report on generation retirement concludes that\, due to a number of factors\, 28 oil- and coal-fired generators in New England (representing 8\,300 MW) are at risk of retirement by the end of the decade. \nRaab Associates’ 135th New England Electric Restructuring Roundtable on June 14th will focus on understanding ISO’s analysis\, and exploring the ramifications for New England of potentially losing over one quarter of its generation capacity in less than a decade. The panel will will also explore in detail what other resource options might be available to fill this potential reliability and resource adequacy gap – more gas-fired generators; on-shore and off-shore wind; hydro power from the North; solar and/or energy efficiency and demand response. \nPanelists and their topics: \n\nStephen Rourke\, VP System Planning\, ISO-New England will present ISO’s analysis and conclusions.\nMassachusetts DPU Commissioner David Cash will then provide a state’s perspective on both the challenges and potential solutions.\nPeter Fuller\, Director\, Market & Regulatory Affairs at NRG Energy will discuss his company’s perspective as the holder of several fossil-fired generators in New England (as well as an increasingly diversified portfolio nationally).\nSteve Molodetz\, VP\, Business Development\, Hydro-Québec-U.S.\, will discuss the possibilities of importing substantial\, primarily hydro-based resources\, from Canada.\nPaul Gaynor\, CEO\, First Wind\, will discuss the role that renewables can play in meeting New England’s 2020 energy and capacity needs.\nHerb Healy\, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs\, EnerNOC\, Inc.\, will discuss the role that demand-side resources could potentially play.\n\nRegistration is not required\, but attendees are encouraged to arrive early as the room fills quickly (and no one ever seems to want to go into the overflow room\, despite the comfortable chairs there). Information about the Restructuring Roundtable\, and presentations from previous sessions\, is available here on the Raab Associates web site. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/restructuring-roundtable-iso-new-englands-generation-retirement-study-2020-resource-options-for-new-england/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag\, 155 Seaport Boulevard\, 13th Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Restructuring Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130607T120059 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20130522T211018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130522T211120Z UID:848-1370599200-1370606459@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:DoER Post-400 MW Solar Policy Development Stakeholder Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DoER) will hold a Stakeholder Meeting from 10:00am to noon on June 7\, 2013 in the Gardner Auditorium in the State House in Boston. At the public meeting\, DOER will present its proposed policy for the post-400 MW solar program. The policy will support Governor Patrick’s recent announcement of a new solar goal for the Commonwealth of 1600 MW installed by 2020. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/doer-post-400-mw-solar-policy-development-stakeholder-meeting/ LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, Massachusetts State House\, Boston\, United States CATEGORIES:DoER END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130531T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130531T170059 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20130205T023624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130205T023624Z UID:766-1369987200-1370019659@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Sustainable Investing: Hype or Opportunity - Society of Quantitative Analysts Fuzzy Day 2013 DESCRIPTION:This marquis full-day program of the Society of Quantitative Analysts will be held on Friday\, May 31st 2013 at the NY Society of Security Analysts conference center. The session will bring leading experts from U.S.\, Europe and Australia to present cutting-edge research in the field of socially responsible investing\, and also to address possible skepticism with the field’s investment opportunities. The program will cover climate change risk\, alternative energy\, ESG investing\, carbon emission pricing\, ethical asset management\, and more. \nDetails\, a list of speakers and registration are available here on the SQA web site. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/sqa-2013-sustainable-investing/ LOCATION:NY SSA Conference Center\, 1540 Broadway\, 10th Floor (45th St/Times Sq) \, New York\, NY\, 10063\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130426T121559 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20130605T125714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130605T125840Z UID:871-1366966800-1366978559@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Restructuring Roundtable: RGGI Amendments: Implications for New England & the Nation DESCRIPTION:Raab Associates 134th Electricity Restructuring Roundtable will consider the recent substantive amendments to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) including an agreement by our six New England states\, along with New York\, Delaware\, and Maryland\, to reduce the cap by approximately 45%. \nThe panel will review the various RGGI amendments and their rationales\, and explore the implications for energy markets in New England and the nation as a whole. Panel members were all actively and directly involved in the RGGI negotiations\, and are well-poised to help us understand the changes and their implications for our region and the nation: \n\nCommissioner Ken Kimmell\, MA DEP (RGGI Secretary)\nCommissioner David Littell\, Maine PUC (RGGI Vice-Chair)\nJohn Quinn\, Senior Manager\, Environmental Strategy\, Exelon>\nPeter Shattuck\, Director\, Market Initiatives\, Environment Northeast\nBrian Jones\, Senior Vice President\, M.J. Bradley & Associates\n\nRegistration is not required\, but attendees are encouraged to arrive early as the room fills quickly. Information about the Restructuring Roundtable\, and presentations from previous sessions\, is available here on the Raab Associates web site. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/restructuring-roundtable-rggi-amendments-implications-for-new-england-the-nation/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag\, 155 Seaport Boulevard\, 13th Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Restructuring Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130403T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130403T140059 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20130326T182246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130326T182246Z UID:799-1364991300-1364997659@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Impact Investing Panel DESCRIPTION:Impact investments are investments made into companies\, organizations\, and funds with the intention to generate measurable social and environmental impact while also earning a financial return. \nIn 2012\, $8 billion of committed impact investments were reported by nearly 100 firms responding to the third annual JP Morgan Survey of impact investors. \nWhat does impact investing mean for institutional and high net worth investors? For investment managers and advisors? For organizations on the receiving end of impact investments? \nPlease join these outstanding leaders over lunch for a Boston Security Analysts Society Impact Investing panel on April 3rd in Boston: \n\nLuther Ragin – Chief Executive Officer\, Global Impact Investing Network\nMatt Patsky – Chief Executive Officer\, Trillium Asset Management\nKyle Johnson – Consultant\, Cambridge Associates\nDan Fireside – Capital Coordinator\, Equal Exchange\n\nPanelists will explain key features of impact investments\, discuss impact investing from those different perspectives\, and address questions of importance to the broader investment community: \n\nHow does Impact Investing differ from Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)\, Environmental/Social/Governance (ESG) investing and other forms of “sustainable” investing?\nWho is making impact investments and where are the investments being made?\nHow are the impacts and the payoffs measured?\nWhat is impact investing’s role in an overall investment strategy?\nCan impact investing be implemented in all asset classes? How does it fit into thinking about asset allocation?\nHow do you balance the traditional view of an investment with the perspective needed to achieve “impact”?\n\nThe BSAS Impact Investing panel will take place from 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm on Wednesday\, April 3rd at the Hyatt Regency Boston URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/impact-investing-panel/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Boston\, One Avenue de Lafayette\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States CATEGORIES:BSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130228T130059 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20130226T154737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130226T154737Z UID:771-1362052800-1362056459@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Yale CBE: Energy Efficiency in the New Congress DESCRIPTION:Rob Mosher\, Director of Government Relations for the Alliance to Save Energy\, will discuss the prospects of energy efficiency in the 113th Congress\, including what new laws dealing with energy efficiency we are likely to see in the next couple years. The talk will address specific pieces of legislation that are currently in the pipeline\, their chances of becoming law\, and the obstacles and trends surrounding energy efficiency legislation. \nRegister here for the webinar on February 28th\, 2013. \nThis webinar is one in a series – Blueprint for Efficiency – the fourth annual webinar series on energy efficiency presented by the Center for Business and the Environment at Yale. Webinars are also recorded and made available through Yale’s iTunesU channel. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/yale-cbe-energy-efficiency-in-the-new-congress/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:CBEY,Energy Efficiency END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130215T123059 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20130128T143925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130128T143925Z UID:756-1360918800-1360931459@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:Restructuring Roundtable: Onward Energy Efficiency in New England DESCRIPTION:New England states have been national leaders in energy efficiency for some time now – with four of our states in ACEEE’s Top 10 rankings (and Massachusetts overtaking California for the number 1 spot). Never a region to rest on its laurels\, we continue to look for ways to improve the depth and effectiveness of our energy-efficiency efforts. \nJoin Raab Associates for the 133rd Electricity Restructuring Roundtable as the invited panelists explore several major new energy-efficiency related trends and developments in the region and discuss potential new energy- efficiency-related frontiers New England states are tackling\, including: \n\nMassachusetts’ new three-year utility energy efficiency programs budgets (approval by MA DPU required by end of January)\nConnecticut’s new statewide Energy Plan which covers energy efficiency\, renewables\, natural gas\, and other energy-related issues (release expected prior to the 2/15 Roundtable)\nPACE Financing for EE Investments – Connecticut recently began one of first programs in the world\, announced 1.24.13\, and MA DOER just issued a report on PACE financing for Massachusetts customers\nISO New England’s 2013 Energy Efficiency Forecast for 2016-2022 (which shows huge dampening effect on energy and demand growth due to EE)\nA preview of NEEP’s REED – the Regional Energy Efficiency Database – which will be released to the public February 19\nOther efficiency related developments; building energy labeling\, efficiency funds for oil heated structures\, building codes\, etc.\n\nLeading the discussion of these developments will be: \n\nCommissioner Mark Sylvia\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources\nJessie Stratton\, Policy Director/Acting Deputy for Energy\, CT DEEP\nStephen Rourke\, VP System Planning\, ISO New England\nSusan Coakley\, Executive Director\, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships\n\nRegistration is not required\, but attendees are encouraged to arrive early as the room fills quickly (and no one ever seems to want to go into the overflow room\, despite the comfortable chairs there). Information about the Restructuring Roundtable\, and presentations from previous sessions\, is available here on the Raab Associates web site. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/restructuring-roundtable-onward-energy-efficiency-in-new-england/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag\, 155 Seaport Boulevard\, 13th Floor \, Boston\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Restructuring Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130131T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130131T083000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20130128T144944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130128T144944Z UID:760-1359621000-1359621000@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:NECEC: Update and Outlook on Tax & Financing Landscape for Clean Energy DESCRIPTION:The New England Clean Energy Council’s Policy Series continues with “Update and Outlook on Tax & Financing Landscape for Clean Energy” on Thursday morning\, January 31st\, 2012 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. \nThe panel’s topics include: \n\nThe outlook for tax reform in 2013\, and how it could affect the clean energy industry\nA close look at public-private financing mechanisms\nA discussion of the American Tax Relief Act of 2012 (a.k.a. “fiscal cliff tax deal”)\, and how it affects clean energy companies\nThe status of clean energy tax provisions\, such as the Energy Production Tax Credit (Section 48) and the Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (Section 45)\nHow Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) could inject low-cost capital into the clean energy industry\n\nPanelists: \n\nDustin Stamper\, Director\, Washington National Tax Office\, Grant Thornton\nJordan Collins\, Director of Government Relations\, ML Strategies\nCraig Diamond\, Executive Director\, Connecticut Clean Energy Finance Center>\n\nThe panel will be moderated by Janet Gail Besser\, Vice President\, Policy & Government Affairs\, New England Clean Energy Council. \nThe panel will be held at Grant Thornton’s office at 226 Causeway Street (6th floor)\, Boston. Registration is free for NECEC members and sponsors\, $40 for others. \nRegistration and panelist bios here. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/necec-update-and-outlook-on-tax-financing-landscape-for-clean-energy/ LOCATION:Grant Thornton\, 226 Causeway St.\, 6th floor\, Boston\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance,NECEC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130110T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130110T160059 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20130107T145918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130128T150042Z UID:763-1357830000-1357833659@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:ACEEE Webinar: Highlights from the 2012 Behavior\, Energy\, and Climate Change (BECC) Conference DESCRIPTION:The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy hosts a webinar reviewing the highlights from the 2012 Behavior\, Energy\, and Climate Change (BECC) Conference on January 10th at 3:00 pm. \nThis webinar will discuss highlights from this year’s premier gathering of researchers and practitioners focusing on the application of social and behavioral insights to move America to a clean\, independent\, and thriving economy. We’ll discuss the take-home lessons\, hottest research\, selected case studies\, and an overview of sessions on neuroscience\, conservative thinking\, and storytelling. \nHosted by Susan Mazur-Stommen\, Director of Behavior and Human Dimensions\, no registration is required\, but participants are encouraged to sign in early\, as space is limited. \nTo enter the webinar\, click here. Enter as a “Guest”. Please provide your first and last name when prompted. \nTo hear the webinar: You will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers. A headset is recommended. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/aceee-webinar-highlights-from-the-2012-behavior-energy-and-climate-change-becc-conference/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:ACEEE,Behavior END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121213T200059 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20121128T202628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121128T202628Z UID:754-1355421600-1355428859@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:BASIC end-of-year gathering DESCRIPTION:BASIC\, the community of Boston-area Sustainable Investment Professionals\, hosts its end of year social gathering at Market 21 Broad Street\, Boston\, on December 13th. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/basic-end-of-year-gathering/ LOCATION:Market\, 21 Broad St.\, Boston\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121204T150059 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20121128T191215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121128T191215Z UID:749-1354629600-1354633259@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:CBEY Webinar: Making the Business Case for Intelligent Efficiency DESCRIPTION:This webinar from the Center for Business and the Environment at Yale\, looks at a systems-based approach to energy efficiency. \nDr. Neal Elliott and Ethan Rogers from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and Paul Hamilton from Schneider Electric will present their groundbreaking work pioneering the concept of taking a systems-based approach to dramatically scale energy efficiency. They will also discuss opportunities for intelligent efficiency as a competitive advantage for businesses\, as well as in a regulated business environment. \nFor a preview\, check out the ACEEE report “ A Defining Framework for Intelligent Efficiency.” \nDetails and registration here. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/cbey-webinar-making-the-business-case-for-intelligent-efficiency/ LOCATION:Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:CBEY,Energy Efficiency END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121129T140059 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20121128T183710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121128T183858Z UID:746-1354190400-1354197659@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:BSAS Lunch: Global Listed Infrastructure - In a Class of its Own DESCRIPTION:Boston Security Analysts Society lunch program on investing in global listed infrastructure as an asset class features Edward P. Keating\, Senior Vice President\, Lazard Asset Management LLC. \nAsset allocation in today’s environment has become increasingly difficult in part due to three key issues: \n\nuncertainty\, and market volatility\nthreat of inflation\nlack of sustainable yield\n\nGlobal Listed Infrastructure is increasingly playing a role for investors as they try to tackle these issues. Characterized by stable revenues and profits\, robust inflation protection and sustainable dividends\, certain Global Listed Infrastructure investments are highly attractive investments for these uncertain times. Furthermore\, a portfolio of such investments have shown compelling low correlation benefits to other major asset classes. \nAn interactive Q&A session will follow the presentation that will review topics including: \n\nWhat is infrastructure\, and why investors must be selective in their definition of the asset class?\nWhy invest in infrastructure\, and what are the key risks associated?\nWhy are revenues/profitability so stable?\nHow does inflation protection work for Infrastructure assets\, and how does it differ from other real assets?\nHow are investors allocating to Infrastructure?\nHow do investors access Infrastructure?>\nCommon mistakes made when allocating to Infrastructure\n\nAdditional details and registration here. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/bsas-lunch-global-listed-infrastructure-in-a-class-of-its-own/ LOCATION:Ritz-Carlton Boston Common\, 10 Avery St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:BSAS,Finance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121129T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121129T103059 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 CREATED:20121128T183146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121128T184039Z UID:745-1354177800-1354185059@www.riverbendadvisors.com SUMMARY:NECEC Finance Series - Monetizing the Savings from Energy Efficiency Projects DESCRIPTION:This New England Clean Energy Council Finance series breakfast will explore mechanisms and tactics to facilitate the financing of energy efficiency projects\, including: \n\nHow “On-Bill” and property assessed clean energy (PACE) implementation creates financial opportunities\nHow to increase the comfort levels of lenders and financiers with unsecured payment streams\nHow modern insurance and warranty programs build trust among underwriters\n\nModerated by: \n\nPeter Rothstein\, President\, New England Clean Energy Council\nStephen “Zam” Zamierowski\, Director\, Deloitte Services LP\n\nPanelists: \n\nMark Barnett\, Co-Chair\, Energy Technologies & Renewables Group\, Foley Hoag LLP\nAngela Ferrante\, Director of Alternative Energy Solutions\, Energi\nMartin Gitlin\, Senior Advisor\, Harcourt Brown & Carey Energy & Finance\nClaire Broido Johnson\, Chief of New Markets & Services\, Next Step Living\n\nAdditional details\, panelist bios and registration here. URL:https://www.riverbendadvisors.com/blog/event/necec-finance-series-monetizing-the-savings-from-energy-efficiency-projects/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag\, 155 Seaport Blvd.\, 13th floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Finance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120424T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120424T140059 DTSTAMP:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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:20260407T114850 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 END:VCALENDAR