City of Cincinnati's Renewable Energy Journey, with Michael Forrester Ep #70

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In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Michael Forrester, former Director of Environment and Sustainability for the city of Cincinnati. At SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum, Michael shared his insights on Cincinnati’s strategy of acting like a corporation that led to implementing its 100 MW PPA.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• The Green Cincinnati Plan [02:32]
• The city’s motivation [05:37]
• Energy initiatives [07:51]
• Municipal solar array [10:37]
• Monetizing capacity [16:52]
• What’s next for Cincinnati? [20:11]

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Resources & People Mentioned

• Green Cincinnati Plan - Environment & Sustainability
• 'A cleaner future.' Officials break ground on Cincinnati's massive new solar array project
• Vistracorp
• Dynegy
• TXU Energy
• https://www.txu.com/en/business/medium-large-business/sustainable-energy-solutions.aspx
• Brent Spence Bridge
• Connect with Michael Forrester
• On LinkedIn

Please Note: since this episode was recorded, Michael Forrester has moved on from his position for the City of Cincinnati.

Michael Forrester is the former energy manager for Cincinnati. He is responsible for the purchase of gas and electricity for City government and its residents through the Cincinnati Aggregation Program. These programs purchase 100% green electricity for City facilities, and residents, and was the 1st aggregation program to offer renewable natural gas to residents. Michael oversees efficiency improvements at City facilities and is working to develop 25 megawatts of solar throughout Cincinnati. In addition, he manages the City’s residential energy programs which include the Get Efficient Program and the SolarizeCincy program. He is a graduate of both Miami University and Indiana University.

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