October 27, 2025

Conference Connections

Environmental Sessions

The League Conference provides a wide range of learning opportunities for attendees to build their knowledge on current, upcoming, and always pertinent topics. Stormwater Management, Electric Vehicles, Recycling, Proposed DEP REAL rules, and Sustainability are just a few of the League Conference Sessions focused on the environment. The sessions below will help you plan, learn best practices, and determine what emerging topics will affect your community. 

For CEU and speaker information, please visit the Conference website or download the Conference app. 

Tuesday, November 18

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. 

Empowering Action for Cleaner, Healthier Spaces (Room 401)

Litter poses a challenge to communities, impacting public health, local economies, and the environment. Discussion of best practices on clean communities funding used for litter prevention, education, and enforcement. Participants will learn proven strategies, innovative solutions, and collaborative approaches that can be adapted for urban, suburban, and rural settings 

Charging Ahead: Planning & Funding for Fleet Electrification, (Room 420)

BPU, DEP, and EDA offer incentives for electric vehicles and charging stations. Learn the planning steps for electrifying municipal fleets of every class—starting with utility engagement and charging strategies—plus how to adopt a green-fleet procurement policy and embed chargers into new construction, renovations, and parking facilities. 

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

The State of Resilience (Room 321)

DEP has engaged in robust research and outreach to learn about the impacts of climate change in New Jersey. Join DEP leaders for a discussion on the science of climate change, what DEP is doing to make NJ resilient, and what municipalities can do to protect their communities.

Wednesday, November 19

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

21st-Century Energy Upgrades: Incentives for Municipal Facilities, (Room 420)

New incentives and technologies provide opportunities for energy and cost savings in municipal facilities. Learn how updated utility and NJ Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) incentives for building decarbonization, demand-side management, and new construction/gut rehab can help cut costs and carbon.

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. 

The State of Water in New Jersey – Panel Discussion, (Room 408)

Experts will address managing PFAS contamination, replacing lead service lines, aging infrastructure, emergencies and drought on water availability and sustainability. Additionally, highlighting resources, including technical assistance and funding opportunities, and gaining valuable insights to enhance the resilience and safety of their community's drinking water. 

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Dealing with Plastic Pollution (Room 405/406) 

Panelists will offer insights into how to save money, protect your residents, and help your environment. With tiny microplastics being found everywhere, many Mayors and Councils across the state have taken action, and you can learn how to add your voice to those crying out to reduce landfill and incinerator tipping fee costs while protecting your environment.

Building Climate Justice in Overburdened Communities (Room 419)

Explore how municipalities can lead climate efforts to address disproportionate environmental burdens faced by historically marginalized communities. Learn strategies integrating equity into climate action plans, repairing the legacy of environmental racism, and develop community led solutions improving public health, resilience, and quality of life.

Powering Communities: New Strategies to Lower Energy Costs (Room 421)

Learn about BPU's Community Solar Automatic Enrollment program and EDA's C-PACE financing. These game-changing programs can drive down costs for residents and businesses in your community.

Thursday, November 20

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. 

Transforming Communities: Unlocking Funding for Lead Remediation – (Room 307)

Discover how to leverage new DCA Lead Paint Remediation and Abatement funding for safer, healthier communities. Our expert panel will share best practices for complying with state lead inspection laws, using available resources, and engaging local partners to protect families and ensure no child is at risk from lead exposure.

Climate Readiness Now: Municipal Action for Hazard Resilience (Room 421)

Explore Sustainable Jersey’s newest actions and support. Learn about grants, technical assistance, and resources that help towns, residents, and businesses cut costs while boosting sustainability. Leave with practical steps to tap incentives, launch projects, and guide your community toward a greener, more affordable future.

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. 

Cost-Effective Green Purchasing for Municipalities (Room 420)

From groundskeeping equipment to office products and maintenance supplies, greener alternatives exist for nearly every municipal purchase. Discover resources and technical assistance that can help staff choose cost-effective options without compromising quality and performance.