Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

Welcome & Opening Remarks

• Frank Morris, Executive Director for Clean Cities Georgia
• Dr. Tim Lieuwen, Executive Director of the Strategic Energy Institute at Georgia Tech 

Executive Panel: Why Businesses Should Adopt Clean Fuels

• Moderator: Frank Morris, Executive Director for Clean Cities Georgia
• Dr. Nuray Elci, GM Renewables at Chevron
• Ryan Bankerd, Director of Automotive Sustainability for UPS
• Robert Gordon, Fleet Manager for DeKalb County

Natural Gas and Renewable Natural Gas (Captured Methane Opportunities)

• Moderator: Rodney Dill, Vice President of Market Development for Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia
• Randy Beck, Director of Renewable Energy for Waste Management
• Earnell Kelly, Manager, Renewable Gas Business Development for Southern Company Gas
• Justin Stankiewicz, Director of RNG Development for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

Current and Future Electric Vehicle Applications

• Moderator: Lincoln Wood, Electrification Policy Manager for Southern Company
• Mackenzie Baines, Product Director for Cox Automotive
• Gavin Ireland, CEO of Georgia Green Energy Services
• Scott Misico, Fleet Supervisor for Cobb County

Networking Lunch & Vendor Booths

Plenary: Working with DOE for Federal Funding

• Jeff Marootian, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

Propane and Renewable Propane for Resiliency

• Moderator: Alisha Lopez, Coalition Director of Southeast Florida Clean Cities
• Mark Denton, VP of Business Development at Blossman Gas
• Gavin Hale, Vice President of Business Development for Propane Education and Research Council (PERC)
• Brian McMeans, Shop Foreman – Transportation for Henry County Public Schools
• Rodrick Washington, Vice President for Fleet Services at Groome Transportation

Biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuels

• Moderator: Chris Clark, President/CEO for Georgia Chamber of Commerce
• Dr. Tim Lieuwen, Executive Director of the Strategic Energy Institute at Georgia Tech
• Chris Coan, Manager of Government Affairs and Economic Development for Municipal Gas Authority
• Alex Menotti, VP of Government Affairs, Policy and Sustainability at LanzaJet

Current and Future Hydrogen Applications 

• Moderator: Commissioner Tim Echols, Public Service Commissioner 
• Dr. Scott McWhorter, Chairman of the Board for Southeast Hydrogen Energy Alliance
• Jeremiah Oetman, Senior District Sales Manager for PAC Car/ MHC
• Soniya Bhagat, Engineering Associate at Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE)
• Erin Lane, Vice President of Public Affairs for Plug Power 

Plenary: Working with EPA for Federal Funding 

• Carol Kemker, Deputy Regional Administrator for EPA 

Clean Cities Georgia: 30 Year Review

• Frank Morris, Executive Director for Clean Cities Georgia
• Sumner Pomeroy, Program Manager for Clean Cities Georgia & Southface Institute

Closing Remarks

Reception and Vendor Displays

Saturday, September 30th, 2023

National Drive Electric Week EV Festival

Atlanta Metropolitan State College

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10AM – 2PM

• This event will showcase EVs of all makes and models, and EV owners will be on-hand to answer questions
• There will be electric vehicles, a food truck, kids activities, community organization booths, student-led booths, and a parade to a conjoining event on sustainability and health

Sustainability and Health Fair, Metropolitan Library

3:30- 5:45PM

• Hear several speakers as you enjoy some healthy refreshments and live jazz music
• There will be booths dedicated to organizations, information, and student activities about healthy choices, impact of sustainable choices on health outcomes, and sustainable practices in general