Ohio-based Energy Services Company (ESCO) providing energy efficiency projects and facility improvements for public entities. Develops and implements projects that lower energy costs, reduce environmental impact, and improve overall energy performance. Offers support with procurement and financing.
Belinda Kenley
[email protected]
937-877-1919
Veregy is an industry leader in Energy-Efficiency, Distributed Energy, Fleet EV Infrastructure, and Smart Building Technology. We believe innovation — together with unparalleled service — creates the most long-term value for our clients. Veregy’s experienced and dedicated team develop and deliver customized strategies to resolve our client’s facility challenges, while optimizing building performance and reducing energy consumption.
Brian Gifford
Senior Account Executive
[email protected]
M: 614.869.8723
O: 614.245.2815
Matt Kussman
Regional Account Executive
[email protected]
C: 937-243-1117
Renogize Professional Coaching has been impacting leaders through Executive Coaching and Leadership Development for over 12 years. They have been voted the #1 Executive Coaching Firm by Columbus CEO Magazine for the past four years. Through One-on-One Executive Coaching, Team Coaching, Group Coaching and fully customized Leadership Development Programs, Renogize helps leaders become the best version of themselves, YOU 2.0.
They are impacting city and county leaders across the US and continue to grow that footprint through involvement with ICMA. Are you ready to accelerate your leadership growth? Renogize is the partner for you.
Sean Olson
CEO and Coach
[email protected]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their much-anticipated final rule announcement for the legally enforceable new drinking water standards limiting exposure to a class of chemicals called PFAS, known as “forever chemicals.” Under the new rule from the EPA, water utilities must monitor drinking water supplies, ground water and surface water for PFAS chemicals and be required to notify the public and reduce contamination if levels exceed the new standard of four parts per trillion (ppt) for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. One ppt is equal to a grain of sand in an Olympic size swimming pool, meaning four ppt is equal to four grains of sand per 2.64 million gallons of drinking water.
Community water systems (CWS) will have three years to complete water testing for these chemicals followed by ongoing compliance monitoring. Water system staff must also provide the public with information on the levels of these PFAS in their drinking water beginning in 2027. After this initial three-year period (2024−2027), CWS will need to include these results in their Consumer Confidence Reports (also known as Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports). Additionally, starting in year five of the promulgation of this rule (2029), all CWS must comply with all EPA-established maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) and public notifications for MCL violations.
The EPA estimates it will cost $1.5 billion annually to comply with the rule; however, the American Water Works Association, the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies and other groups representing water utilities estimate the cost of monitoring and remediation of PFAS could be as much as $3.2 billion annually.
In addition, the EPA also announced nearly $1 billion in newly available funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help states and territories implement PFAS testing and treatment at public water systems. An additional $12 billion is available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for general drinking water improvements, including addressing emerging contaminants like PFAS.
PFAS chemicals may be strong, stable compounds and hard to remove from potable water…but not impossible.
There is no water problem we can’t solve together.
For more information, contact:
Eric Davis
419.615.8708
The Ohio Department of Development works to support communities and private companies in revitalizing local properties and creating opportunities for improvements. Through its energy programs, businesses, manufacturers, nonprofits, schools and local governments receive assistance to reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency – resulting in lower energy costs.
Caroline Johnstone
Energy Programs Manager, Office of Energy and Environment
614-387-0218
[email protected]
Wessler Engineering is a civil and environmental engineering firm specializing in wastewater, drinking water and stormwater projects providing services ranging from master planning and design to construction administration and asset management plans. Founded in 1975 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, we have offices in Carmel, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Northwest Indiana, and West Lafayette and Bluffton and Grove City, Ohio.
Wessler Engineering is focused on developing and maintaining our clients’ loyalty and trust by providing the highest quality of service and treating our clients as an extension of our family.
Eric Davis
Wessler Engineering, Inc.
567-601-0673 Direct
[email protected]
The MinuteMen Family of Companies offers a human resource platform for companies of all
sizes. MinuteMen provides staffing, payroll, tax administration, 401K, HRIS software,
recruitment, unemployment claims administration, and workers’ compensation management.
MinuteMen is one of the largest private employer service organizations in the United States and
serves over 40,000 companies across multiple states. Founded in 1968, MinuteMen is family
owned and operated with headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.
Wendy Sergent
Manager of Employer Services
888-644-6266
[email protected]
AchieveIt helps organizations track, manage, and execute their most important initiatives. Instead of using manual processes to track and manage strategic plans and other key initiatives, city and county government organizations turn to AchieveIt to enable automated progress updates, defined accountability, and clear visibility into progress. Between real-time progress updates, customizable reports, and public-facing dashboards, AchieveIt enables a clear understanding of progress for key decision-makers and the public. Take back control of planning and execution with AchieveIt.
Joe Krause
Senior Vice President of Strategy Consulting
908-230-5352
[email protected]
NOPEC is a governmental energy aggregation in Ohio that uses the bulk buying power of 240 member communities to negotiate exclusive electric and natural gas rates for hundreds of thousands of residential and small business customers. Since 2001, NOPEC has saved its customers hundreds of millions of dollars on their energy costs, provided education opportunities for Ohio students and residents, and helped protect Ohio consumers by advocating for consumer-friendly energy policies to protect against unfair utility rate increases. For more information about NOPEC, visit us at nopec.org.
Josh Burns
Director of Government Affairs
440-503-2192
[email protected]
Aaron Marcovy
Community Investment and Economic Development Director
440-503-2192
[email protected]
