Energy Conservation Works: Local Government in Partnership With Our Local Utility

With: Melissa Turley, Energy Conservation Works; James P. O’Brien, Baker McKenzie; Jon Hougland, Lower Valley Energy; Jonathan Schechter, Charture Institute; Mark Barron, Town of Jackson, WY

Politics & Climate Policy

Since 2007, the Town of Jackson, Teton County Wyoming and Lower Valley Energy have been working together to achieve energy conservation goals, starting by reducing the Town and County’s energy use 10% from 2006 levels by 2010. When that goal was reached, the partnership continued to pursue more ambitious goals, like launching Wyoming’s first community solar project. Today, Energy Conservation Works is a tripartite board created through a Town & County Joint Powers Agreement that includes representation from Lower Valley Energy. Current and founding Energy Conservation Works Board members as well as representatives from the Jackson Town Council, Teton County Commission and Lower Valley Energy will inspire attendees to break down silos to save energy, money, and reduce emissions.