Posted: October 11th, 2009
A Conversation between Code Officials and the Construction Industry around Renewable Energy
Friday, October 23, 2009
8:30 am – 11:30 am, Mellor Conference Room
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
750 E. King St. Lancaster City
This program attempts to define what the Uniform Construction Code says about renewable energy, how local code and zoning enforcement officials have been interpreting the Code, the effect of local ordinances and interpretations on the industry, and ways to work together to overcome the difficulties that these rules cause for developers, contractors, and installers. Solar, geothermal, and wind are the primary foci of the conversation.
Commissioner Scott Martin will be present to kick off the event.
Three panels each lasting about an hour with plenty of time for questions and answers on…
The Market (chaired by Terry Kile, Horst Construction)
- Michael Newman, Worley and Obetz
- Fred Umble, Creative Energy
- Vince Youndt, Vertex Mechanical
The Challenges (chaired by Tom Eldon, United Electric Supply)
- William Sutton, Wohlsen Construction
- Elam Beiler and Dave Miller, Advanced Solar Industries
- Randy Hess, Town and Country Realty
- Michael McCaskey, Energy Works
- Steve Mellinger, Blue Moon Enterprises
The (Possible) Solutions (chaired by James Cowhey, Lancaster County Planning Commission)
- Maureen Guttman, Governor’s Green Government Council
- Jon Balson, PA Department of Labor and Industry
- Andrew Bowman, Manheim Township
- William McCarty, Hartman, Underhill, and Brubaker
There is no charge for this program which is presented by the Lancaster County Center of Excellence in Renewable Energy, the County of Lancaster, the Building Industry Association and Associated Builders and Contractors. However, a registration is requested. Contact Joyce Lenox at the Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board at 717-735-0333 or jlenox@dejazzd.com
