1. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy /
Comprehensive Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan
Steering Committee
MEETING MINUTES
February 24, 2010
MHSM # 0907.00
Committee Members Present:
Jeanne Hamming jhamming@centenary.edu
Lee Jeter Sr. ljeter@fullercenternwla.org
Rebecca Prosino rprosino@sciport.org
Committee Members Absent:
Leia Lewis lajordanlewis@yahoo.com
Stuart Crichton stuartcrichton8@gmail.com
Gregory Coates gcoates@trane.com
Ian Webb ian@rivercitycycling.com
Jeff Wellborn jwellborn@seaber.com
Andy Goldthwaite cgoldthwaite@comcast.net
Other Attendees:
Kim Mitchell kmitchell@mhsmarchitects.com
Caroline Majors cmajors@mhsmarchitects.com
CC:
Mike Strong mike.strong@shreveportla.gov
Wes Wyche wes.wyche@shreveportla.gov
Tim Wachtel timothy.wachtel@shreveportla.gov
Sharon Swanson sswanson@mhsmarchitects.com
Murray Lloyd murrayll@bellsouth.net
Patti Trudell ptrudell@certla.org
Lola Kendrick lolak@bellsouth.net
Bruce Hoffman bruce@gulfgeoexchange.com
1. Welcome/New Members: Rebecca Prosino and Andy Goldthwaite have accepted
invitations to join the committee.
2. Review and adopt a working name, charter, rules, and protocols: Committee
members approved the working name, charter, rules, protocols, etc., included in
‘Attachment A' with minor revision. And, the group decided it would be important to
organize this information in a clear and concise way to communicate the
committee’s purpose and to promote energy efficiency and conservation to city
2. officials, future working group members, and the public. Jeanne volunteered to help
craft this information into a more effective ‘mission statement’ and presentation. A
draft of the statement produced by Jeanne and Caroline is attached for review,
‘Attachment B,’ and a draft presentation will be given at the March meeting.
3. Review EECS activity sheets: Many of the individual tasks/projects highlighted on
each activity sheet, ‘Attachment C,’ need to be further developed. The committee
decided this will be done through a series of smaller work sessions. At each session,
the group will take one or two focus areas and prepare specific projects for
implementation. Members of the committee who are interested in a specific focus
area would participate in the session and other key resource people or members of
the community may be invited as needed.
4. Next steps: The committee talked about what work could be accomplished while we
wait for DOE approval.
o Prepare a mission statement and presentation to deliver to Mike Strong.
o Organize work sessions around each focus area. Invite selected
community members, businesses, and non-profits to present their work to
the committee and participate in brainstorming sessions around specific
focus areas.
o Make site visits that will be relevant to specific projects/focus areas.
o Plan and host an event at Sci-Port –a colloquium on energy efficiency and
conservation. As a part of the event, these local community members,
businesses, and non-profits could present their work to the public.
o Create a website for the public. It should be simple to use, not require any
login, and only include “the cool stuff.” It should be a place where people
can learn more and continue conversations started at the colloquium.
3. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy /
Comprehensive Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan
Steering Committee Meeting | February 24, 2010
Working Name: Shreveport Energy Efficiency and Conservation (SEEC) Steering Committee
Committee Roles:
community organizers
liaisons between the community and city government
stewards over the EEC process and values
Committee Charter –Shared Beliefs/Values:
the possibility of deep/meaningful/positive change
core scientific values –evidence-based action
inclusive and diverse community engagement
a motivation to improve quality of life in Shreveport
that deep change can (and needs to) prove to be beneficial for all
that our community can learn to value the earth and its resources
Quadruple Bottomline –for Achieving Balanced Sustainability:
environmental quality
economic prosperity
social equity
cultural vitality
Committee Goals:
job creation
energy savings
reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
provident use of local resources
renewable energy production
maximized leveraging of funds
increased competitiveness for funding
regional collaboration
increased local capacity, leadership, advocacy, and innovation
education and outreach
Committee Protocols:
Meetings: Meetings will be held the last Wednesday of each month, 4:30-6:30 pm.
Teleconference/webinar accommodations will be made available, by request, for those
unable to attend in person.
Attendance: A committee member may attend a meeting by teleconference or
webinar. A proxy/representative may attend on behalf of a committee member. If a
committee member misses three meetings in a row, he or she will be personally
contacted and invited to attend the following meeting or resign position.
Decisionmaking: Decisions will be made by consensus, or a majority vote of all
members present.
4. “Southern Rules of Engagement:”
Come to the table.
The world is run by people who show up.
Leave your organizational 2x4 at the door.
Polarized opinion generates more heat than light and has no place at the table.
Pick solutions, not fights.
Search for the most expansive common ground that is not intrusive.
Attack ideas, not individuals.
Differences in opinion can lead to enlightened decisionmaking.
No personal attacks. One strike and you’re out.
Have fun.
Focus Area Mission Statements:
building energy efficiency: reduce building energy consumption by 25%
green workforce/business incentives: design education, workforce, and business
development systems to support a sustainable economy
clean & renewable energy sources: design diversified, decentralized energy
systems that provide for flexible supply and demand
reduction of waste & pollution: zero waste, contamination reduction, air and water
quality improvement, step change reduction in our waste stream, feed ourselves
through local food systems
energy education & outreach: develop a network, targeting key influencers, guiding
conversations to achieve a cultural shift, and defining a new civic space –a different
way of connecting and conversing to accomplish goals
transportation & land use: choice and flexibility, mobility, walkability, bike paths,
smart growth, reduce transportation-based energy consumption and establish more
efficient land use patterns
other: to be developed as needed
Future Site Visit Opportunities:
Ag Center: urban forestry, urban agriculture, wetland conservation
Sci-Port: science and technology education
Sankofa Vision: urban agriculture
Fuller Center: housing
A Better Shreveport: bike planning, greenways, etc.
River City Cycling: bike tour
Shreveport Green: urban forestry
Forbing YMCA: community gardening
EcoMulch & Sod: landscaping conservation
Beaird Industries: windmill manufacturing
CMC Recycling: metal recycling
The Newark Group: recycled paperboard
Global Investment Recovery: electronics recycling
Pratt Industries: city recycling program