On Friday, October 12, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Richard T. Crotty and Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) Board President Lonnie Bell will come together to sign a “Green Partnership Pledge.”

Over the past year, the City, County and OUC have each worked to develop individual “green plans.” Each of these plans contains strategies to make positive environmental strides as individual organizations. These individual plans also call for a sharing of resources and information and a commitment to partnering with other local governments and organizations in an effort to make our region more environmentally friendly. The Green Partnership Pledge will cement that commitment.

The pledge will serve as a catalyst for leveraging each entity’s leadership position to build regional partnerships, share resources and promote environmental stewardship.
The signing ceremony helps to kick off the 2007 Florida Renewable Energy Expo, a two-day event hosted by OUC—The Reliable One, that focuses on sustainable solutions for our community. In addition to the pledge signing, Friday’s event features keynote speaker Tommy Boroughs, Florida Energy Commission Chairman and OUC commissioner, as well as presentations from renewable energy and green development experts and culminating with a networking reception featuring Senator Lee Constantine. The Expo continues Saturday at Lake Eola with live music, renewable energy demonstrations and a free screening of Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental documentary, The 11th Hour. Visit www.floridareexpo.org for a complete schedule.

 

WHAT:	Green Partnership Pledge signing ceremony at the 2007 Florida Renewable Energy Expo
WHEN:	10 a.m., Friday, October 12, 2007
WHERE:	Embassy Suites, Downtown Orlando
PARKING:	Valet available at the Embassy Suites for $13