The MEA Environmental Leadership Learning Conference is designed by and for utility and consultant personnel. Topics such as decommissioning and remediation as well as a state regulatory roundtable are offerend through industry-expert presentations and peer-to-peer learning over the course of three days.
We understand that the pandemic has strained budgets and schedules and left 2022 uncertain, so the Environmental Leadership Learning Conference will be offered in a virtual format. Our virtual format will feature three half days of presentations, discussions, and networking.
GET MORE EVENT INFORMATION AT MEAENERGY.ORG/ENVIRONMENTAL.
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Monday, April 4, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM Welcome & What to do when your Remediation Project Needs a Reset | John Hesemann, Burns & McDonnell
10:40 AM - 11:20 AM CCR Groundwater Compliance using Hydraulic Control and Metals Treatment | Derek Ingram, Loureiro Engineering Associates
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM Break
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM How Much Will It Cost? Understanding Financial Uncertainties of Long-Term Sediment Cap Monitoring and Maintenance | Meredith Hayes, GZA Environmental
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM Deep Trouble: When Design-Phase Simplicity Meets Construction-Phase Reality | Gordon Araujo, UGI Utilities
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM Renewables & Climate Change Session
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Distinguished Environmental Award Presentation
10:10 AM - 10:50 AM Natrual Gas in a Low Carbon World | Keith Bodger, Nicor Gas - Southern Company Gas
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Break
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM Feature Presentation: Utility of the Future | Nenna Hemmady, Vice President Support Services, ComEd
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Contractor Selection Process Roundtable | Nicor Gas, Southern Company, Burns & McDonnell, Exelon
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM PFAS | Dennis Keane, Loureiro Engineering Associates
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM State Regulatory Roundtable | Representatives from Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois & the EPA
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM Break
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM ESG at Alliant Energy | Jeff Hanson, Alliant Energy
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM The Story of Plant Riverside in Savannah, GA | Eric Rolle, Southern Company & Christian Sottile, Sottile & Sottile
LOGISTICS
Virtual Platform
Our virtual conference experience platforms will be Socio & Webex. We have tested this platform with many member companies and do not anticipate any firewall issues. A pre-conference test day will be available for you to log in to the platform to ensure you are able to access the system without any challenges when the conference begins.
Networking & Connections
We know there is not a virtual platform that is comparable to in-person events for networking and connections, but we are working hard to provide multiple avenues for you to connect with other conference attendees.
REGISTRATION
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Utility Rate* | $300 per company for unlimited attendees (registration per attendee still required; comp promo code will be provided)
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Member* Non-Utility Rate | $400 per person
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Non-Member Non-Utility Rate | $500 per person
*Member company attendees will need to log in to receive the member rate. If your company is not an MEA member, you may continue to register at the non-member rate.
- Click here to check if your company is an MEA member company. Members are company based, so if your company is a member, you are a member, and will receive the MEA member rate if you log in.
- If you work for an MEA member company and have attended the conference before, or know that you have a login but forgot your password, please click here and enter your email address. Your password will be emailed to you immediately.
- If you work for an MEA member company but do not yet have a login, you will need one to get the member rate. Please click here to request login information. You will receive an email confirmation with your login information within 24 hours.
REGISTER HERE.
Special Promotion
Buy one utiilty virtual registration, get unlimited virtual registrations for attendees from the same company. To redeem this offer, select Utility Company Registration. After one virtual attendee registers, the registration contact will receive an email containing a unique promo code. The promo code can be distributed to an unlimited number of employees from the same company who wish to virtually attend the conference, for free.
If you have any questions, please email Lauren Denney.
Cancellation Policy
For any questions or to invoke a change in registration, please contact Lauren Denney.
Individual Registration [In-Person]
- In-person individual registrations may be transferred from in-person to virtual up to 30 days before the start of the event. A refund for the difference in registration fee will be provided.
- Cancellations are non-refundable, but requests for substitutions received at least 3 business days prior to the conference will be accepted.
Individual Registration [Virtual]
- Virtual individual registrations are non-refundable, but substitutions may be made at any time.
MEA Event Policies
Please review all MEA Event Policies.
Consent to Use Photographic & Video Images
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MORE CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Distinguished Environmental Professional Award
This award was established in 2016 to recognize an individual who has made significant contributions in the environmental area of the energy industry. Learn more and nominate a deserving individual for the MEA Distinguished Environmental Professional Award before January 14, 2022.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
Participation in the MEA Environmental Leadership Learning Conference may qualify for Professional Development Hours in certain jurisdictions that meet qualifications. MEA will provide a PDH certificate to all conference attendees upon request. Please note: Each state has specific professional development hours and/or continuing education requirements. Attendees wishing to earn credit are responsible for complying with necessary mandates and maintaining accurate records.
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