Forum on the Future of Energy and Sustainability in Portland

Forum on the Future of Energy and Sustainability in Portland

Start: 10/01/2008 - 19:00 End: 10/01/2008 - 20:30

A one night event to give Portland area residents an opportunity to learn how their elected officials will work to create a sustainable energy future for Portland

About Portland’s Future of Energy and Sustainability: The event will take place at the McMenamin’s Bagdad Theater which has a seating capacity of 500 and will provide a fun, laid back atmosphere. The event will be moderated by Live Wire’s Sean McGrath. The 1 ½ hour event will feature an open question format designed to give participant an opportunity to discuss issues and initiatives related to energy sustainability in Portland. This will not be a political debate. There will be no right or wrong answers to the questions. The purpose of the event is to give Portland citizens an opportunity to learn how their leaders will be looking out for their future.

Participants include:

* Randy Leonard – Portland City Commissioner * Charles Lewis – run-off candidate for Portland City Commissioner * Amanda Fritz – run-off candidate for Portland City Commissioner * Rex Burkholder – Metro Commissioner * Mike Delman – Candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner * Judy Shiprack - Candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner

Host Background: The Future of Energy Group - www.futureofenergypdx.org - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FoEF-Portland/

The Future of Energy's mission is to provide a networking and educational forum for energy professionals. By utilizing the diverse expertise and leadership of its members, the group works to promote practical solutions for enhancing the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy in consumer choices, and market dynamics; and communicate how they relate to major global problems such as global climate change, peak energy, and sustainability.

Host Background: Oregon Environmental Council The Oregon Environmental Council safeguards what Oregonians love about Oregon – clean air and water, an unpolluted landscape and healthy food produced by local farmers. We work to create innovative change on three levels: we help individuals live green; we help businesses, farmers and health providers thrive with sustainable practices; and we help elected officials create practical policy.

Location(s) Bagdad Theatre 3702 SE Hawthorne Portland, OR