The Hartford Public Library will be hosting a discussion on April 15th regarding one potential way that Hartford might stimulate its economy:

Revitalizing Hartford:
Will A Green Strategy Help?

The current economic crisis has triggered a call for economic stimulus centered on green or low- carbon technologies. Advocates talk about sustainable development, carbon neutral buildings, energy efficiency and green jobs that lift people out of poverty. If you are not sure how this will help you pay your bills or make your life better, come engage with a panel of experts to share their experiences with better ways to build, heat, and light our homes and offices, more efficient and cleaner ways to generate power, and improved planning for a more inclusive economy that preserves our natural world and promotes public health and safety. Come learn how we can choose a better future for Hartford.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Green companies and environmental organizations will staff tables
6:00 PM: Panel Discussion begins
Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street
Light Refreshments Available

Panelists
Adam Ney, Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) & AuctorVerno
Joel Rinebold, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, and Hydrogen- Fuel Cell Coalition
Dr. Mark Mitchell, CT Coalition for Environmental Justice & Htfd Advisory Commission on the Environment
Donald Blakelock, Energy Manager, City of Hartford
Jennifer Ewing, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability

Moderator
Hartford City Councilman Jim Boucher

Some of the organizations represented include:
Alteris Renewables
CT Coalition for Environmental Justice
CT Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition
Green Monster e-Cycling

Hale Hill Biofuels
New England Conservation Services
City of Hartford
Sterling Planet, Inc.