Lean & Green Michigan is excited to host its first West Michigan PACE Summit to be held on October 10th, 2019 from 10:00am - 2:30pm at Varnum LLP in Grand Rapids (333 Bridge St NW #1700, Grand Rapids, MI 49501).

The West Michigan PACE Summit will include: local updates from West Michigan based organizations, panel sessions on PACE financing, and the economic benefits of energy/water efficient buildings and renewable energy.

Lunch from a local restaurant will be provided!

Agenda:

10:00am-10:30am: Registration

10:30am-10:45am: Welcome and IntroductionsPACE Financing 101: market updates/case studies

Speakers: Bali Kumar, Lean & Green Michigan

10:45am-11:00am: City of Grand Rapids: energy and climate action goals

Speakers: Mike Dazy, City of Grand Rapids

11:00am-11:15am: Green buildings across West Michigan

Speakers: Gillian Giem, USGBC West Michigan/Grand Rapids 2030 District

11:15am-11:45am: Zero Net Energy - How do we get there?

Moderator: Dan Worth, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities

Speakers: Brett Little, GreenHome Institute & Ellyn Olney, Bazzani Building Co.

11:45am-12:15pm: Break for lunch

12:15pm-12:55pm: The Anatomy of a PACE Deal

Speakers: Kyle Peczynski, Petros PACE Finance, Ryan Sullivan, Signet Capital & Todd M. Williams, Lean & Green Michigan

12:55pm-1:00pm: Networking break

1:00pm-1:45pm: PACE + economic development in West Michigan

Speakers: Daniel Schoonmaker, West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Dillon Rush, Lansing Area Economic Partnership (LEAP) & Peter Meijer, Tanglefoot Building owner

1:45pm-2:15pm: PACE and local governments panel session

Moderator: Todd M. Willians, Lean & Green Michigan

Speakers: Bob Robinson, Eaton County Treasurer Eric Schertzing & Ingham County Treasurer

2:15pm-2:30pm: Wrap up West Michigan PACE Summit and networking

RSVP soon - space is limited and free parking is even more limited!

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Thank you to our Summit Sponsors and Supporters:

Venue sponsored by: Varnum LLP

Lunch Sponsored by: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE), Petros PACE Finance, PACE Loan Group, Signet Capital

Table Sponsors: CleanFund Commercial PACE Capital, Consumers Energy, E3 Prime, eCAMION, GreenHome Institute, PlugSmart

Special thanks to our Summit Supporters:

• Energy News Network
• Grand Rapids 2030 District
• Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities
• Lansing Area Economic Partnership (LEAP)
• Michigan Energy Efficiency Contractors Association (MEECA)
• Michigan Energy Innovative Business Council (MIEIBC)
• USGBC Detroit
• USGBC West Michigan
• West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC)
• West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum