The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (signed into law February 17, 2009) appropriates an unprecedented level of federal funding aimed at preserving and creating jobs, investing in transportation, environmental protection and other infrastructure, spurring technological advances, and stabilizing state and local government budgets.  The statute requires that spending and activity commence as quickly as possible in an effort to jump-start economic recovery. 

This EBC Forum will follow up on the first and second EBC stimulus programs (in March and July of 2009) and focus on how the Commonwealth of Massachusetts received, allocated and spent the federal stimulus funds. This program will also address the Second Round of stimulus funding. Special emphasis will be placed on the following activities most relevant to EBC members: 

Energy  - renewable energy, efficiency, clean tech, smart grid
Environment - Brownfields remediation, SRF wastewater & water treatment
Transportation - Roads, bridges, railways etc.

Speakers include:

• Jeffrey Simon, Director of Infrastructure Investment 
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Vivek Mohta, Director Energy Markets
        Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
• Gary Moran, Deputy Commissioner 
        Operations and Environmental Compliance 
        Department of Environmental Protection
• Stephen Perkins, Acting Deputy Regional Administrator
        US Environmental Protection Agency                                                       
• David Mohler
       Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works
       Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Rachel Bain 
       Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works
       Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

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Registration: 7:30- 8:00
Program: 8:00- 12:00

Registration fees:

     EBC and Co-Hosting Member Company    $110*
     Non Member Company                                 $150*
     Government/Non-profit                                 $40*
     Job Seeker                                                        $25
     Young Environmental Professional Rate    $25
     EBC Members who have worked in their field for less than ten years are considered Young Environmental Professionals.  Five tickets available for members only.

* After November 16, 2009 and at the door, add $40.
No-shows will be charged and cancellations must be received 2 business days prior to the event.

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Latest Statistics on ARRA Funding for Massachusetts

Massachusetts Funding - Recovery.gov

Contracts           92    $   168,668,971
Grants            2192   $3,953,836,270
Loans               362   $     96,485,019

            Total   2646   $4,218,990,260

Massachusetts Funding - From Recovery.gov

Funds Announced  $5,335,400,000
Funds Available       $5,791,130,000
Funds Paid Out        $2,667,260,000

US EPA - ARRA Funding in Massachusetts

Total Obligations:                 $ 267,725,094
Total Gross Outlays             $     7,711,929

US DOE - Recovery Act Announcements - for Massachusetts

Weatherization                                             $122,077,457
State Energy Program                                $  54,911,000
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program          $  42,230,600 
Advanced Batteries                                                  $   4,400,000
Wind and Wind Facilities                           $ 26,528,935
Appliance Rebates                                     $   6,234,595
State and Local                                           $      796,207

US DOT - Recovery Act Funding - Massachusetts

Massachusetts - Total Provided $528.134 million funding as of October 2, 2009