Powering Our Green Energy Future – A Community Conversation (In-person)

Founded in 1967, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s mission is to protect and care for Southwest Florida's coastal ecosystems through its focus on Water Quality Research, Policy and Advocacy, Sea Turtles and Shorebirds, Native Landscaping, Habitat and Wildlife Management, and Environmental Education. SCCF is the largest private landowner on Sanibel Island. It manages 1,300 acres of land on Sanibel and Captiva and owns hundreds of additional acres in the Southwest Florida region. SCCF is proud to manage numerous public and non-public trails and preserves, a Native Landscape & Garden Center, Marine Laboratory, Sanibel Sea School, Coastal Watch volunteer program, and more.

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF)

SCCF & San-Cap Chamber co-host a green energy, climate-change resiliency panel

Sanibel Community House

Join SCCF and the Sanibel &amp; Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce for an engaging panel discussion about embracing renewable energy to prepare for the impacts of climate change. The in-person event will be held at The Community House at 2173 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel.Please note: This page is for in-person attendance at the event. If you prefer to attend the virtual presentation, please <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powering-our-green-energy-future-a-community-conversation-virtual-tickets-317219581307" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here for tickets.</a>Moderated by SCCF CEO James Evans, the goal of the community forum is to involve business owners, homeowners, and city representatives in an open conversation about the opportunities that a greater reliance on green energy can provide.Presentations include:Why Florida Businesses Are Focused on Climate Change Resiliency by Chamber President John Lai, a Visit Florida board member. His presentation will focus on the benefits of going green today to ensure a vibrant future for tourism and the economy.A Climate Change Primer: What Coastal Communities Can Expect and Why Greenhouse Gas Reduction is Critical by SCCF Coastal Resilience Manager Carrie Schuman, Ph.D. She will address the value of adaptation and mitigation.Opportunities for Cost Savings Through Effective Energy Use and Renewables by FGCU Environmental Engineering Program Director Simeone Komisar, Ph.D. He will address the increasing cost efficiency of renewable energy solutions.Initial Recommendations by the Sanibel-Captiva Renewable Energy Working Group by Bob Moore, who co-chairs the group with Evans. The working group is a consortium of citizens and local experts that has been meeting over the past year to develop recommendations for the Sanibel and Captiva communities.Both in-person and Zoom attendees will have the opportunity for public comment and questions. The event is free and open to the public.Come Early!Starting at 6:00 p.m., LCEC will be on hand with information about its energy audit service to help identify potential energy and cost savings for homes and businesses and also its net metering program, which allows rooftop solar systems to connect to the electrical grid.The lecture can also be attended virtually, and virtual tickets <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powering-our-green-energy-future-a-community-conversation-virtual-tickets-317219581307" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">are available here.</a>

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