Rhode Island’s Environmental, Energy, and Resiliency Priorities

An Environmental Business Council of New England / ACEC-RI / RISEP Leadership Program.

Rhode Island’s Environmental, Energy, and Resiliency leadership come together to present on their programs and priorities for the coming year at this EBC Rhode Island Chapter Leadership Program. Hear from Terry Gray and Susan Forcier of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Chris Kearns of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, and Kim Korioth, the State’s Chief Resilience Officer.

Presentations will cover the upcoming and ongoing programs for each Department, priorities for the year, and dive into some specific challenges. Bring your questions! Following the presentations will be a moderated panel discussion with the speakers and program attendees.

General Continuing Education Certificates are awarded by the EBC for this program (3.0 training contact hours). Certificates are automatically provided via email link for registered attendees at the conclusion of the webinar.

Program Agenda:

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management – an Overview

• Terrence Gray, Director, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)

Ongoing Developments in the RIDEM Bureau of Environmental Protection

• Susan Forcier, Deputy Director, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)

Update from the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources

• Christopher Kearns, Acting Energy Commissioner, Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources

Update from Rhode Island’s Resiliency Officer

• Kimberly Korioth, Chief Resilience Officer, State of Rhode Island

Moderated Discussion

Program Schedule:

• 9:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking
• 10:00 a.m. – Program Begins
• 12:30 p.m. – Program Adjourns