Greater Washington Clean Cities Coalition
Annual Conference
October 3 & 4, 2023

Welcome to our Annual Conference information page! Our conference is being held October 4th, from 8:30-6:00 pm with a pre-conference session day on Tuesday, October 3rd from 1:00-5:00 pm. We are at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Largo Washington DC. Please join us for Alternative Fuels, Clean Energy, and Equity workshops. There will be a static vehicle display, as well as information from our exhibitors. We will close out with an end of conference Happy Hour from 4-6.

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Interested in sponsorship? Info here!

Souvenir Journal Advertising and Exhibiting opportunities also available.

Location: 9103 Basil Court, Largo MD, 20774.

For more information, contact Kimberly Harden at KimberlyHarden@GWRCCC.org

Download a copy of the agenda.

Conference Agenda

2023 GWRCCC Pre-Conference Session Topics

Pre-Conference

Tuesday, October 3rd 1-5pm

Welcome

1:00 PM  Partner and Member Remarks

1:20 PM  Panel 1

How to Maintain those EV Chargers  

According to industry data, on any given day over 20% of EV chargers don’t work. Who’s responsible for keeping the chargers working? What if my maintenance agreement expired? What if I never negotiated a maintenance agreement with my EV charging company? My EV charging company went out of business or transferred my agreement? Where do I find an EV charger maintenance company?

2:05 PM   10 minute Break

2:15 PM  Panel 2

Should I retrofit, lease, or buy new clean energy vehicles? 

The are numerous approaches that fleet managers can take to green and clean their fleet that can save money.  How do you determine if it’s better to buy, lease, or retrofit vehicles to reduce emissions? How do you balance the urgency to replace vehicles with the total cost of ownership, energy costs and challenges with the supply chain? Learn from the experts!

3:00 PM  10 minute Break

3:10 PM   Panel 3

EV Mapping Tools Training  

Many public and private sector leaders are trying to meet ESG and equity goals in EV related initiatives.  Learn how to use the Argonne equity mapping tool for your EV projects.  Participants will also learn about other local and national EV mapping tools and resources.

3:55 PM   10 minute Break

4:05 PM  Panel 4
Working with Utilities for EVs  

One of the biggest priorities in deploying and installing EVs and EV charging should be working with utility organizations regarding power capacity, upgrades, and reliability.  This session is vitally important to anyone buying, using or deploying electric vehicles. Don’t wait until you order or purchase an electric vehicle to contact your utility company!

4:50 PM – 5:00 PM

Sponsor & Closing Remarks

2023 GWRCCC Annual Conference Session Topics

Conference

Wednesday, October 4th
8:30-6pm

8:30 AM  Opening Ceremony

9:00 AM  Break

9:10 AM Panel #1

Champions For Alternative Fuels: Why Fuel Diversity Matters:

The urgency to reach zero emissions in the U.S. is a priority for many local, regional, and national leaders.  The panel will discuss why there are multiple paths forward using various fuels to make short and long-term reductions in greenhouse gases and emissions transportation in passenger, light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles.

9:40 AM   Break

9:50 AM  Panel #2

Best practices for implementation of Clean School Bus Programs

The federal funding from Bi-Partisan Infrastructure has boosted awareness and created an urgency to reduce emissions from school buses in the U.S. Many schools districts’ transportation, building and facilities staff will hear from industry experts on planning, negotiating tips with bus and EV charging companies, and how to navigate the land mines of politics with the public, school boards, and management.

10:20 AM   Break

10:30 AM  Panel #3

Transportation and Energy Equity Community Engagement Roundtable

Community, faith, business, and Civil Rights will share insights on Justice 40, local and regional energy and transportations equity efforts, and why community engagement matters.

11:00 AM  Exhibitor Hall Opens

11:15 AM  Awards Luncheon

1:00 PM   Panel #4

Emerging Technologies in Clean Transportation

Transportation is evolving each day, and it’s difficult to keep up with all of the breakthroughs, new equipment and systems in the transportation sectors.  Panelists will cover some of the latest and long-standing

1:30 PM  Break

1:40 PM  Panel #5

EV Zoning & Planning Training

Attendees will receive training on planning for EVs, including how to develop local laws and zoning policies that help accelerate EV adoption and deployment.  You will learn some of the nation’s best practices for EV Zoning!

2:10 PM   Break

2:20 PM  Panel #6

Biodiesel for your Fleet, DC did it, you can too!

The District of Columbia has received several national and regional awards for their efforts to reduce emissions by using biodiesel in their trash trucks, water trucks, street cleaners, and other medium and heavy-duty vehicles.  Learn how they have cut emissions, improved air quality and become a national example for the deployment of biodiesel in public fleets.

2:50 PM Closing Panel

The Vision for the Future for Clean Energy & Transportation

3:30 PM Transition

4:00 PM Post Event Reception

6:00 PM Vehicle display Ends | Event Ends