Infrastructure Bank Showcased at RI League of Cities & Town’s 2018 Convention

Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank recently joined the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns at the League’s 18^th Annual Convention. Members of the Infrastructure Bank were featured on two panel workshops, discussing topics ranging from clean energy financing to the State’s climate resiliency strategy. The convention was attended by approximately 500 attendees from all 39 cities and towns.

The Infrastructure Bank’s Michael Baer (Managing Director) was featured on the Leading by Example in Clean Energy panel and was joined by representatives from the RI Office of Energy Resources. During the session, the group discussed the wide array of clean energy programs and financing opportunities available for municipalities. The panel also explored how community leaders can better leverage these opportunities to meet municipal-specific goals.

Shaun O’Rourke (Director of Stormwater and Resiliency/Chief Resiliency Officer) was featured on the Adapting Municipalities to Climate Change in RI panel alongside members of the URI Coastal Resources Center, the Narraganset Bay Research Reserve, and the Town of South Kingstown. This workshop focused on statewide resiliency planning efforts already underway and showcased South Kingstown, a municipality already implementing climate resilience measures.