Virginia Commonwealth University, a leader in sustainability, is excited to host the largest energy and sustainability conference in Virginia! Come hear national leaders across business and institutional market sectors discuss how sustainability is changing their organizations and how they're adapting and leveraging sustainability to enhance their business results. The benefits of sustainability include: New product/service development Increased employee productivity Using alternative energy technology to meet carbon goals Increased test results for students Improved tenant retention Reducing length of stays in healthcare Reduced Absenteeism Increased return on investment Marketing sustainability for success Track sessions will focus on Manufacturing, Healthcare, Local and State Government, K?12, Commercial Real Estate and Higher Education market sectors. Breakout sessions will focus on specific vertical market issues, as well as a special presentation on the biomass infrastructure in Virginia, case studies on energy and sustainability, operations and maintenance, and creative financing.