Amory LovinsFounder, Chairman and Chief Scientist, Rocky Mountain Institute
Profitable Business-Led Solutions to Climate and Oil
Add June 24th, 9:00 AM Presentation to My Calendar.
Amory Lovins, a MacArthur Fellow and consultant physicist, is among the world's leading innovators in energy and its links with resources, security, development, and environment. He has advised the energy and other industries for more than three decades as well as the U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense. His work in 50+ countries has been recognized by the "Alternative Nobel," Blue Planet, Volvo, Onassis, Nissan, Shingo, Goff Smith, and Mitchell Prizes, the Benjamin Franklin and Happold Medals, ten honorary doctorates, honorary membership of the American Institute of Architects, Foreign Membership of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, honorary Senior Fellowship of the Design Futures Council, and the Heinz, Lindbergh, Jean Meyer, Time Hero for the Planet, Time International Hero of the Environment, Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Leadership, and World Technology Awards.
Mr. Lovins co-founded and is Chairman and Chief Scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute (http://www.rmi.org/), an independent, market-oriented, entrepreneurial, nonprofit, nonpartisan think-and-do tank that creates abundance by design. Much of its pathfinding work on advanced resource productivity (typically with expanding returns to investment) and innovative business strategies is synthesized in Natural Capitalism (1999, with Paul Hawken and L.H. Lovins, http://www.natcap.org/).
Fred KruppPresident, Environmental Defense Fund
The Approach: Optimism and Entrepreneurship
Add June 25th, 10:30 AM Presentation to My Calendar.
In his 24 years as head of Environmental Defense Fund, Fred Krupp has overseen the growth of EDF from a small nonprofit with budget of $3 million into a recognized worldwide leader in the environmental movement. Krupp is coauthor, with Miriam Horn, of New York Times Best Seller, Earth: The Sequel - The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming, published in March 2008 by W.W. Norton. The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the inventors and entrepreneurs developing new clean-energy technologies that could transform the multi-trillion-dollar world energy economy and solve global warming. He has been profiled in The Wall Street Journal and in 2007 was among 16 people named America's Best Leaders by U.S. News and World Report.
Presentation Abstract: The high-stakes race is on. The competitors are the smartest minds in America. And the prize will be the biggest explosion of wealth ever witnessed. Fred demonstrates methods for harnessing the great forces of capitalism to save the world from catastrophe. In sharp contrast to most of what you read about global warming, Fred approaches this topic with optimism. The men and women Fred profiles are transforming the energy sector. They are to paving a way, once again, for the United States to lead the world out of crisis.
Dr. Len SauersVP Global Sustainability, Procter & Gamble
Sustainable Innovations in Product and Manufacturing
Add June 25th, 12:00 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Len is Vice President for Global Sustainability at P&G and leads the company's overall sustainability efforts. He works closely with P&G's executive leadership to develop and then ensure the company delivers its short and long-term sustainability goals.
In addition to being a 23-year veteran of P&G, Len also leads the Human and Environmental Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Corporate Biotechnology organizations worldwide. These groups are responsible for conducting human and environmental risk assessments for new products and ingredients, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting upstream basic research.
Presentation Abstract: Dr. Len Sauers, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Proctor and Gamble will speak about a chain system of innovation; from manufacturing, through distribution, to disposal, that has allowed the company to be successful in its sustainability efforts.
Mark GinsbergSenior Director DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Board of Directors
Building Global Green Cities
Add June 24th, 8:00 AM Presentation to My Calendar.
Mark Ginsberg was appointed by the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) to serve on a newly created EERE Board of Directors. In that capacity, Mr. Ginsberg and the Board direct EERE policy, strategies and budgets and serve as "ambassadors" for EERE. As a senior executive advisor to the Assistant Secretary, his portfolio includes energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate change technologies. Previously in December, 1991, until July 1997, Mark directed the Federal Energy Management Program, where he provided leadership for Federal agencies to reduce energy consumption $1 billion in their 500,000 buildings. Prior to joining DOE in 1991, Mr. Ginsberg served as Director of the Arizona Energy Office, which was a division of the Department of Commerce, where Mr. Ginsberg oversaw energy and solar programs and helped make the connection between energy efficiency and economic development.
He has received many honors, including most recently, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the
Presentation Abstract: Mark Ginsberg, Senior Director of the EERE, will kick off the June Virtual Energy Forum event with a discussion on some of the main goals and priorities of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Energy management is a pressing issue, which Mark will explain can be managed by a very comprehensive energy plan.
Brian WeldyVP of Engineering, Hospital Corporation of America
Public-Private Partnerships: Transforming the Energy Use of the Built Environment
Add June 25th, 8:00 AM Presentation to My Calendar.
Brian Weldy is the Vice President of Engineering and Facility Management at Hospital Corporation of America - HCA. He is responsible for HCA's facility engineering management program, which provides support for over 90 million square feet of the company's physical plant assets. He also oversees the company's new and existing building commissioning, MEP design guidelines, energy management program, building regulatory compliance and disaster planning and response.
He has worked in Facility Management for more than 25 years. Prior to joining HCA, Brian spent 13 years as Director of Facilities at hospital systems in Southern California;
Presentation Abstract: Hospital Corporation of America - HCA is the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, composed of locally managed facilities that include 166 hospitals and 107 outpatient surgery centers in 20 states and London, Englan. Brian Weldy, Vice President of Engineering and Facility Management at HCA will speak alongside Scott Williams of Target and Dru Crawley of the DOE Commercial Building Initiative about reducing energy consumption from one of the largest industries in the market.
Scott WilliamsSenior Manager, Target Property Development
Public-Private Partnerships: Transforming the Energy Use of the Built Environment
Add June 25th, 8:00 AM Presentation to My Calendar.
Representing the Retailer Energy Alliance, Scott D. Williams, PE, is Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering for Target Property Development. At Target, he oversees the development of mechanical prototype documents, R&D efforts, and refrigeration engineering. Before joining Target in 1999, Scott spent 18 years with a Minneapolis consulting firm, managing projects for health care facilities, college campuses, and corporate clients. He holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas. He is a member of ASHRAE and past president of the Minnesota chapter.
Presentation Abstract: As Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering for Target Property Development, Scott Williams, in a panel discussion with building specialists, Brian Weldy of Hospital Corporation of America and Dru Crawley of the DOE Commercial Building Initiative, will offer his perspective on what building investments save energy and ultimately cut energy costs.
Larry FalkinDirector of Environmental Quality, City of Cincinnati
Cincinnati's Climate Action Plan
Add June 25th, 9:00 AM Presentation to My Calendar.
Larry Falkin is Director of the City of Cincinnati's Office of Environmental Quality. In this position, he led the development and now leads the implementation of the Green Cincinnati Plan, the climate protection plan for Cincinnati city government and the broader Cincinnati community. Mr. Falkin is also responsible for the City's curbside recycling program, air quality regulation, brownfields clean up and redevelopment, internal environmental compliance issues, etc.
Presentation Abstract: The mission of the Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ) is to lead Cincinnati City Government and the larger community toward sustainability and the practice of good environmental stewardship. Director, Larry Falkin, will talk about the strategy and steps that Cincinnati has taken thus far to achieve this mission.
Matthew AppelbaumMayor, City of Boulder, Colorado
America's First Smart Grid City
Add June 24th, 5:15 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Matthew Appelbaum was elected to the Boulder City Council in November, 2007 for a two-year term. In February, 2009 he was selected by his fellow council members as Mayor. Having previously served on the council from 1987 - 1995, Matt continued to be particularly involved with regional, state, and national organizations. Matt has served on the Regional Air Quality Council and the Boulder County Consortium of Cities, and also serves on two key committees of the Colorado Municipal League: the Policy Committee and the Energy Issues Committee. On the national level, Matt was recently appointed to two committees of the National League of Cities: the Steering Committee of NLC's Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources Committee; and the City Futures Panel on Community and Regional Development.
Matt, along with his wife, Joni, an attorney for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is currently working on environmental management systems and green building. Matt is also active in green building activities, having helped design and build their passive-solar house, and as a LEED Accredited Professional.
Presentation Abstract: In 2008, Boulder, Colorado, home to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, became the first city to incorporate smart grid technology. Mayor, Matthew Appelbaum will talk about this technology and will explain the social, economic and environmental impact of its implementation. His presentation will share details of the city's CAP programs as well as Xcel Energy's demand side management (DSM) programs that have allowed Boulder to cut energy costs.
Rich WellsVP of Energy and Climate Change, Dow Chemical
Working to Reduce Dow's and the World's Energy & Greenhouse Gas Footprint
Add June 24th, 1:30 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Rich Wells was named Vice President, Energy, The Dow Chemical Company, in January 2007. He has responsibility for Dow's entire Energy portfolio, which includes activities related to power, natural gas, steam and industrial gases. In addition, Wells has a lead position in the management of Dow's position and global advocacy activities in the areas of Climate Change and Energy policy. Wells is a member of the Board of Directors of the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE), a non-profit coalition that promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security. He also serves as Board Secretary and co-chair of the Policy and Programs Committee for ASE and in 2008, he was appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm to the Michigan Climate Change Action Council.
Presentation Abstract: Rich Wells, Vice President of Energy and Climate Change for Dow Chemicals will speak about the efficiency of new product materials and how those materials can help customers reduce GHG emissions and cut energy costs by 20-30%. In his presentation, Rich will validate the contribution of thermal insulation products through a study of Life Cycle Assessment.
Kevin KampschroerDirector GSA, Ofc Fed High Perf Green Bldgs
Federal High Performance Green Buildings
Add June 25th, 12:45 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Kevin Kampschroer is the Acting Director, (the new) Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings, created by the Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007, in the US General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service.
Mr. Kampschroer has been leading GSA's activities in response to the 2005 and 2007 Energy Bills & Executive Order on the Environment, Sustainability & Energy Conservation. He has worked on developing new energy conservation legislation, in expanding the scope of sustainable design and training, as well as the creation of rigorous environmental management system.
Recently, focusing on the relationships among the physical environment, individual and group behavior and organizational performance, Mr. Kampschroer developed a framework of building + behavior + business - tested in real office conditions, that is unique. His research team's goal is a fundamental re-thinking of the practice of workplace making. To support this ground-breaking effort, he has forged alliances with key forward-thinking companies, and developed collaborations with leading universities, including Carnegie Mellon, University of California at Berkeley, Georgia Tech, University of Michigan and MIT, as well as with the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. GSA's research focuses on finding practical ways to deploy and capitalize on emerging technologies, and measure the applied results.
Presentation Abstract: The General Service Administration Acting Director of Federal High Performance Green Buildings, Kevin Kampschroer, will talk about the stimulus budget allotted to the GSA's building fund, of which $6 billion must be used for energy enhancements and of which $2.5 billion is targeted for green buildings, specifically Federal facilities.
Bob DixonSVP Global Efficiency & Sustainability, Siemens Building Technologies
Smart Buildings For Maximizing Efficiency
Add June 24th, 1:30 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Bob Dixon is an industry veteran and visionary in building systems, facility operations, and energy conservation & management. Bob currently serves as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Efficiency & Sustainability at Siemens Building Technologies (SBT), and leads all strategic global initiatives on building efficiency and sustainability including strategic planning, operations, product/solution development, program implementation, business development, and mergers and acquisitions.
Bob is a past president of National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO), and currently serves as Industry Vice Chair for the Alliance to Save Energy. He is the Industry Member on the Buildings and Appliances Task Force under the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate, and leads SBT's strategic global partnership with the Clinton Climate Initiatives.
Presentation Abstract: As energy efficiency for buildings begins to play a more prominent role in achieving global efficiency and sustainability, it is incumbent upon building efficiency experts to now deliver the promise of significant energy savings and GHG reduction. In addition to the typical efficiency solutions such as performance contracting, etc. a key strategy in helping a building consume energy more efficiently is the concept of a "Smart Building"...where it can leverage all the smart components of a building to achieve operational efficiency and minimal energy consumption...all while keeping the building occupants safe and comfortable. When connected to a "Smart Grid", the Smart Building becomes a critical component in helping achieve the full potential of demand response, variable tariffs, etc to provide the most strategic efficiency solutions to building owners.
Heather HenriksenDir of the Ofc for Sustainability, Harvard University
Changing Behaviors to Save Energy
Add June 25th, 4:30 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Heather Henriksen is the Director of the Office for Sustainability at Harvard University. She recently completed a mid-career Masters in Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) with a focus on energy and environment. While a student at HKS, Heather was a member of the Harvard University Task Force on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, commissioned by President Drew Faust to recommend a GHG reduction goal for the University. Heather is also a partner of Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), a national community of business people lobbying for environmental policies which protect the environment while building economic prosperity. Heather's work with E2, since 2002, has brought her into closer partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Presentation Abstract: Heather Henriksen, Director of the Office of Sustainability at Harvard University, will evaluate the overall impact that best practices have had on energy consumption at Harvard. Through case studies, Heather will show how sustainability is largely affected by how people use the buildings they occupy.
David ChamberlainPrincipal Energy Engineer, Raytheon
Energy and Sustainability at Raytheon
Add June 25th, 3:00 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Dave is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of
Presentation Abstract: David Chamberlain, Principal Engineer at Raytheon Company, will speak about best practices and will review a corporate climate strategy that has helped to manage GHG emissions and energy efficiency at Raytheon. David's presentation will cover the many environmental initiatives that the company has pursued in order to become more sustainable , including a company-wide IT project deploying PC power management software.
Michael MolnarDir. Sustainable Development, Cummins Inc.
A Systematic Approach to Energy Efficiency
Add June 25th, 5:15 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Michael F. (Mike) Molnar is the Director of Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development for Cummins Inc. He has responsibilities for corporate initiatives such as energy efficiency, climate change policy, sustainability of operations, and compliance affairs such as reduction of hazardous materials.
Mike has 25 years of industrial experience in leadership roles across functions including Manufacturing Systems, Quality, Capital Planning, and Technology Development. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, a Certified Manufacturing Engineer and a Certified Energy Manager. His credentials including service as a White House Fellow and election as Fellow of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He holds BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame.
Cummins is a $14 billion international company headquartered in Columbus Indiana, composed of complementary businesses which design, develop, manufacture and distribute a wide variety of diesel and natural gas engines, subsystem components and power generation units.
Presentation Abstract: Cummins joined the EPA Climate Leaders Program and made a voluntary commitment to reduce corporate-side greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2010. As with most manufacturing companies the majority of Cummins' carbon footprint lies with energy use. As a result, energy efficiency improvements became a corporate initiative in 2008. Mike will share highlights of the progress to develop a systematic approach to achieving significant energy efficiency improvements, from energy assessments and capital models that include the cost of carbon to non-capital operational improvements with site Energy Champions and treasure hunts.
Rusty HodappVice President, Energy Asset Management, Dallas Fort Worth Int'l Airport
Energy Management at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport
Add June 25th, 2:15 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Rusty Hodapp is the Vice President for Energy and Transportation Management and Sustainability Officer at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. During his 27 year professional career, Mr. Hodapp has held energy and facility engineering and management positions with Texas Instruments, Mobil Oil and DFW, the world's third busiest airport.
Under his leadership, DFW's energy efficiency and air quality initiatives have been widely acclaimed winning a U.S. Dept. of Energy clean Cities Excellence award and the prestigious Star of Energy Efficiency award from the
Presentation Abstract: The presentation will describe how DFW's energy management program was recreated with an enterprise orientation by demonstrating the strategic business value added. A technically proficient but modestly visible and impactful program is now well regarded at the C-level for its significant strategic contributions in mitigating energy price risk, reducing environmental footprint, and advancing sustainability across the enterprise.
Bracken DarrellPresident, Whirlpool Europe
Smart Technology for Electronically Controlled Appliances
Add June 25th, 9:45 AM Presentation to My Calendar.
Darrell joins Whirlpool Europe with vast general management and marketing experience in consumer durables, including appliances and consumer packaged goods. He was recently president of Braun, a Procter and Gamble division, based in Germany and previously served as a general manager of General Electric's major appliance business. He also held positions of increasing responsibility in Procter and Gamble, Pepsi and Arthur Andersen.
Presentation Abstract: Bracken Darrell, president of Whirlpool, will speak on the importance of smart-grid technology. Whirlpool has committed itself to the goal of making all electronically controlled devices smart-grid compatible by year 2015. Bracken will explain the reasons behind the goal and the importance of making this new idea a real industry standard sooner rather than later.
Rod EllsworthVice President Global Asset Sustainability, Infor Global Solutions
Optimize Asset Performance at the Least Energy Cost
Add June 25th, 12:45 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Rod Ellsworth is Infor's Vice President of Global Asset Sustainability. He brings over 30 years of related energy and enterprise asset management experience and holds an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and a post graduate Fellowship in Applied Statistics from Miami of Ohio. Prior to joining Infor, he was one of the lead architects of a technology solution that has been adopted by a majority of nuclear energy organizations in the United States. Combining his knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management systems and facility change management, his depth of experience in the energy industry and his keen interest in understanding how managing assets can affect corporate sustainability and profitability, Rod has spearheaded the development and application of Infor's global asset sustainability solution, Infor EAM Asset Sustainability Edition.
Presentation Abstract: Did you know you can integrate energy demand management with asset management at your plant or facility to help maintain and extend the life of your assets by reducing your overall energy consumption?
An energy and carbon management strategy combined with enterprise asset management functionality will let you identify, optimize and automate proactive maintenance, comparing both the asset performance and its energy usage across your enterprise.
Numerous companies such as a high-profile paper manufacturer, a well known East Coast University and a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer have integrated energy into their maintenance strategies and have reduced energy consumption by a minimum of 6 percent, consequently reducing their carbon emissions.
Find out the strategy to improve the operational, financial and environmental performance of your assets while preserving capital and lowering energy costs.
Charlie HemmelineDeputy Director of Market Transformation, U.S. Department of Energy Solar Program
DOE's Solar America Cities Program
Mr. Hemmeline has been with DOE for 7 years and is currently on assignment with the Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program in support of the Department's Recovery Act efforts.
For the past three years, Mr. Hemmeline has helped to design and implement the portfolio of non-R&D activities in Market Transformation focused on reducing the barriers to wide scale solar adoption, and include new efforts in codes and standards, outreach to State and utility decision makers, and the Solar America Cities partnership program.
Mr. Hemmeline holds a Master's of Public Administration and a Bachelor's of Science in mechanical engineering, each from
Philip V. AdamsPresident and COO, World Energy
Managing Your Energy and Environmental Footprint as Strategic Assets
Add June 24th, 2:15 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
As President and COO of the World Energy, Phil plays a key role in setting the company's strategic objectives and managing them to successful execution. Notably, he has been instrumental in two major World Energy milestones: taking the company public on the Toronto Stock Exchange in November, 2006, and overseeing the acquisition of EnergyGateway in 2007, a move that significantly bolstered the company's revenue and market presence.
Phil also established World Energy as a key player in the emerging U.S. carbon market by serving as World Energy's Program Manager for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) contract, in which World Energy provides auction services for the first cap and trade emissions reduction program in the United States. In addition, he spearheaded the launch of the World Green Exchange, a sister product of the company's successful World Energy Exchange. A regular speaker at investor, energy and carbon events, Phil is an oft-quoted resource in U.S. business and trade press, acting as both an ambassador for the emerging global carbon market and a lead spokesperson for the company.
Prior to his tenure with World Energy, Phil held senior executive roles in sales, marketing and product management at several major software and internet companies. Phil also spent four years in strategy consulting at Corporate Decisions (which was subsequently acquired by Mercer Consulting), where he managed the consulting team that developed the Lotus Notes growth strategy. Phil earned a BA in economics from Williams College and an MS from MIT's Sloan School of Management.
Presentation Abstract: Philip Adams, President and COO and World Energy, will discuss the key components of a company's carbon footprint and typical remediation options used to reduce it. He will also present strategies for leveraging energy consumption as an asset by using online exchanges to optimize green energy purchases and by purchasing RECs and VERs to offset your carbon footprint, as well as turn reductions in consumption into saleable carbon offsets.
Kathy BaczkoCity Directory, NYC, Clinton Climate Initiative
Empire State Building: Leadership in American Progress in Sustainability
Add June 25th, 11:15 AM Presentation to My Calendar.
Kathy joined the Clinton Foundation in 2005, working for 2 years on issues of water/sanitation in developing countries for the Clinton Hunter Development Initiative. As the Clinton Climate Initiative was launched in August 2007, she became City Director for NYC and works closely with PLANYC 2030 and the Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability. Kathy manages multiple on-going CCI building retrofit projects in the public and private sector. Working in partnership with a number of organizations including USGBC, Rocky Mountain Institute, ICLEI, and BOMA, the Climate Initiative is creating replicable models to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cities. Kathy's background includes project management, strategic planning, fund-raising, and advocacy in the non-profit sector. She is a graduate of Georgetown University.
Paul RodeProject Manager, Johnson Controls, Inc.
Empire State Building: Leadership in American Progress in Sustainability
Mr. Rode is a Project Executive for the Solutions Division of Johnson Controls, where he leads team comprised of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and project managers, to develop large infrastructure projects implemented through guaranteed performance agreements in the New York Metro area. This work includes energy performance contracting, energy savings guarantees, distributed generation, and operations studies.
He has been with Johnson for 15 years and has held a variety of positions from Senior Project Manager, Performance Contracting Team Leader, Development Engineer, and Business Development Director.
Prior to joining Johnson Controls Mr. Rode worked for EUA Cogenex as an energy engineer supporting paid from savings energy projects for industrial and commercial customers.
In past positions Mr. Rode has completed foreign project management assignments involving the construction of cogeneration stations in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Brazil, Russia (Soviet Union at the time), and Saudi Arabia.
Mr. Rode is Professional Engineer with a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from Manhattan College, New York. He is regular contributor of white papers and articles covering the energy efficiency industry.
Gene KutcherVice President Sales & Marketing, Energy Marketing, Hess Corporation
Green Solutions for Your Energy Needs
Add June 24th, 10:30 AM Presentation to My Calendar.
Gene Kutcher currently serves as Vice President Sales & Marketing for the HESS Corporation. Gene's responsibilities include driving the sales, marketing and development initiatives for HESS Energy's entire energy portfolio, which include activities related to electricity, fuel oil, natural gas and green solutions. HESS Energy provides a suite of risk management solutions to Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Government and Distributor customers. Gene is also the spokesperson for HESS Energy's Demand Response and C-Neutral programs. Gene has spent his thirty-five (35) year career with HESS Corporation in various Management positions in the HESS Energy group.
Presentation Abstract: Hess' comprehensive approach to green energy simplifies environmental responsibility by offering your organization a robust sustainability package. The Hess Green Suite, consisting of Demand Response, Renewable Energy and Carbon Neutral Energy, assists your business in getting ahead of the climate change curve.
Chris PowellDir of Sustainable Energy, Brown University
Brown University's Energy and Environmental Sustainability Program
Add June 24th, 3:45 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Chris is responsible for developing and implementing Brown's Environmental Mission, including Brown's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals. Additionally, he is responsible for managing Brown's Energy and Utilities Budget and balancing the needs of lowest cost energy along with budget certainty. Chris is the Vice Chair of
Presentation Abstract: Brown University has been considered more energy efficient than its peer institutions. Chris Powell, Director of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Initiatives at Brown University, will speak about the Strategic Energy and Environmental Plan that is currently underway, helping the University to reduce GHG emission, become carbon neutral, and help Brown maintain its role as a leader in climate change.
Steven W. RelyeaVice Chancellor - Business Affairs, University of California, San Diego
Sustainability 2.0 for Universities
Add June 25th, 3:45 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Mr. Relyea was named the 2004 Distinguished Business Officer of the Year by the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). Mr. Relyea's efforts led to UC San Diego becoming the first university inducted into the Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame, a prestigious international award for strategy execution. Mr. Relyea and his management team are the recipients of the USA Today Quality Cup Award for Higher Education.
Presentation Abstract: What is the next stage in strategies for companies and communities to lower their carbon footprint? What will be the roles of energy management, technology, human behavior, and partnerships in shaping tomorrow's green communities. The University of California, San Diego has launched a 12-point initiative known as "Sustainability 2.0" that creates a living laboratory for cutting-edge climate solutions. Mr. Relyea will describe the next stage in sustainable practices and technology, and outline an integrated approach to carbon reduction and energy efficiency.
Allan SchurrVP of Strategy and Development, IBM
Smart Grid Technologies: Myth or Reality?
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Allan Schurr is responsible for IBM's energy and utilities strategy worldwide. Schurr leads IBM's work with partners, policy makers, and IBM services and technologies focused on solutions in customer management, advanced metering infrastructure, work & asset management, and distributed energy. Schurr is a frequent industry speaker and a 25-year veteran of the energy industry previously holding management positions at Itron, Silicon Energy, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Company, and at PG&E Energy Services. In addition, Schurr is also a registered engineer in the State of California.
Presentation Abstract: Allan Schurr, Vice President of Strategy and Development for IBM Global Energy and Utilities, will explain the great opportunity and advantage that comes from investing in smart grid technology. Allan will argue that smart grid technology does not require a complete renovation, but simply, a new business model. In his presentation, Allan will show proof that consumers are ready for smart grid technologies that will help them control their energy use.
Dan JuhlCEO, Juhl Wind, Inc.
Making Community Wind Power Work For You
Add June 25th, 2:15 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Dan Juhl is Chairman and CEO of Juhl Wind, Inc., an established leader in Community Based Wind Power development and management, focused on wind farm projects throughout the United States and Canada. Dan has pioneered conservation and renewable energy technologies, particularly wind power, in the Midwest, having developed 1,500 MW of wind generation in his 30 years of experience in the field. During his tenure in the wind industry, Dan's activities have covered every aspect of the technology including R&D, design, manufacturing, development, installation, and O&M. He has also been instrumental in helping to form public policy by working with legislators and regulators on the workings and benefits of utilizing renewables in the energy mix, and is considered to be one of the nations leading experts on wind technology and community owned renewable distributive generation. Dan has worked as a consultant and has appeared before numerous state and federal governmental bodies advocating wind power and community-based energy development.
Presentation Abstract: The world is seeing a wind energy boom. Dan Juhl, CEO of Juhl Inc., will talk about the rising popularity of wind power and how many utility companies are now investing in this renewable energy. Juhl's presentation will review a new deal which plans to allow individuals and communities the chance to invest in a Juhl portfolio of small-to-large wind farms.
Kim McLawhornCEO, Conergy Americas
Solar Energy: Understanding the Deal Components
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As CEO for the Conergy Group in the Americas region, Kim is responsible for leading the company's business units, Conergy Projects, Conergy Distribution Sales and region operations in the US and Canadian markets. Kim has more than three years experience in progressively responsible roles in the renewable energy industry and previously more than 12 years experience in both start-up and Fortune 500 High Tech companies. She received her MBA from Duke and has a BA in Finance.
Presentation Abstract: Kim McLawhorn CEO of Conergy Americas, will explain state renewable portfolio standards' (RPS) mandate that utilities source a percentage of their generation from renewable sources. Along with the RPS many states have also begun promoting a solar PV with a specific carve out. Kim will discuss how both have allowed the solar energy industry to grow in the US.
Natalia Olson de SavyckyjCommissioner, Philadelphia's Planning and Zoning Code Commissions
Philadelphia Greenworks
Natalia is the Senior Partner and Co-Founder of 3Point Consultants a non-profit dedicated to helping public and private entities become more profitable through environmentally friendly and socially responsible initiatives and was recently asked to serve on the Wharton/UPENN Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership Faculty Advisory Committee. She also serves on the Philadelphia's Urban Sustainability Forum Committee, the Delaware Valley Green Building Council Policy Committee, the Mayor's International Task Force and is one of the founding members of the Philadelphia Green Economy Task Force where she serves as the Co-Chair of the Policy Committee. Natalia is also the Director of Global Initiatives at H2L2, a Philadelphia based architecture, infrastructure and planning firm and has over 17 years of experience working with international, regional and local entities in the Philadelphia region and abroad in Latin America and Eastern Europe. Before joining H2L2 she was a transportation project manager at the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and previously before coming to Philadelphia she worked for the U.S State Department in Budapest, Hungary, on NATO accession, international policies, flood relief and evacuation missions, human rights and environmental issues.
Commissioner Olson de Savyckyj was appointed by Mayor Michael Nutter to serve on the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and Zoning Code Commission on January 2008 and she serves as the Vice-chair of the Zoning Code Commission.
Presentation Abstract: Commissioner Olson will present and discuss Philadelphia's new Plan "Greenworks Philadelphia." As its guide, 21st century Philadelphia will face the challenges and opportunities created by recent global shifts, she will discuss the strategies and initiatives adopted by Philadelphia and championed by Mayor Michael Nutter to reposition itself as a city of the future.
Tom Zaban, P. Eng.Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Reliable Controls Corporation
The Role of Building Controls in Sustainable Energy Policy
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Tom has been overseeing the sales and marketing efforts of Reliable Controls since 1996. Tom is the past president of the Vancouver Island ASHRAE Chapter and is a strong proponent of empowering end-users and contractors with simple, flexible and economical building automation solutions.
Presentation Abstract: Tom Zaban, Principal Engineer at Reliable Controls, will demonstrate how being able to monitor and manage all building controls with Building Application Services (BAS) can vastly cut company energy costs. His presentation will show how Reliable Controls BACnet technology can assist companies in this process.
Wade CrowfootDir Climate Protection Initiatives, Ofc of Mayor Gavin Newsom
San Francisco's Climate Protection Initiatives
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Wade Crowfoot directs climate initiatives for San Francisco's government. In this role, he advances landmark energy and transportation policy for San Francisco's Mayor Gavin Newsom.
Under Mayor Newsom's leadership, San Francisco reduced carbon emission levels 6% below 1990 levels, through landmark policies including the strongest green building standards in the US, an local rebates for solar installations, and the conversion of the entire vehicle fleet to biodiesel fuel.
Wade's professional career has also included work in the fields of urban economic development and public opinion research. He holds a Master's Degree from the London School of Economics.
Presentation Abstract: The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission provides retail water, wholesale water, and wastewater services to San Francisco and power services to municipal government. Wade Crowfoot, Director of Climate Protection Initiatives from Mayor Gavin Newsom's office, along with Laura Spanjian, a representative from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, will talk about the success San Francisco has had in conserving city resources to bring about sustainability.
Laura SpanjianAsst GM for External Affairs, SF Public Util. Commision
San Francisco's Climate Protection Initiatives
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Laura Spanjian, Assistant General Manager for External Affairs for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), is responsible for the agency's communications, outreach, education and legislative matters.
She oversees a nearly $8 million budget and more than 40 staff members and consultants. She also helps orchestrate strategy aimed at gathering support and forming partnerships on issues and positions, as well as programs and projects.
Prior to joining the SFPUC in August 2004, Spanjian coordinated government and community affairs for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, where she managed and secured approvals and community support for over 10 multi-million dollar projects, including the Third Street Light Rail project, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program and numerous financial and development projects. In addition, her local government experience includes serving as legislative aide to San Francisco Supervisor Leslie Katz.
Presentation Abstract: The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission provides retail water, wholesale water, and wastewater services to San Francisco and power services to municipal government. Laura, a representative from SFPUC, along with Wade Crowfoot, Director of Climate Protection Initiatives from Mayor Gavin Newsom's office, will talk about the success San Francisco has had in conserving city resources to bring about sustainability.
Stefan MuhleGeneral Manager, Orchard Garden Hotel
The Orchard Garden Hotel: A New Generation of Green Hotels
Add June 24th, 4:30 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Stefan Muhle is considered
Presentation Abstract: Grant French, Corporate Sustainable Manager of top of green contracting
firm, Swinerton Inc., and Stefan Muhle, General Manager of the Orchard
Garden Hotel, (California's first LEED certified hotel), will speak
jointly about the benefits of a completely sustainable facility, and
will demonstrate the great success the Orchard Garden Hotel has had
since its completion.
Ms. S. AparnaCommissioner, Surat Municipal Corporation, City of Surat, India
Moving Towards Sustainability in Surat
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Dr. A.K. TripathiDirector, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, New Delhi, India
Solar Cities of India
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Dr. Arun Tripathi is at present Director in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of the Government of India. He has over two decades of experience in planning, development and implementation of various renewable energy programme in
Karl RabagoVP of Distributed Energy Services, Austin Energy
Sourcing Green Energy From Your Utility
Add June 24th, 5:15 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Karl R. Rabago is vice president for distributed energy services at Austin Energy, the City of Austin's municipal electric utility. His portfolio of responsibilities includes energy efficiency, solar energy, green buildings, key accounts, climate protection, and market development and research. Karl Rabago has almost 20 years experience in electricity policy and regulation, emerging energy markets development, clean energy technology development, and the implementation of sustainability principles. He has served as a regulator, business builder, corporate sustainability leader, R&D program manager, consultant, and advocate. His past positions include: Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs, AES Wind Generation; Director, Standards and Practices, Greenhouse Gas Services, LLC; Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Department of Energy; Commissioner, Texas Public Utility Commission; Sustainability Leader, NatureWorks, LLC; and Managing, Director & Principal, Rocky Mountain Institute.
Presentation Abstract: Karl Rabago, Vice President of Distributed Energy Services for Austin Energy, will speak about the increasing accessibility of alternative of energy in today's market. His presentation will explain how widespread energy deregulation has allowed consumers the option of choosing renewable power as an affordable and more efficient source of energy.
Brad FriesenVice President, Renewables Business Line, Fluor Corporation
The Renewable Energy Future: an EPC Contractor's Perspective
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Brad Friesen is Vice President of Fluor Power's Renewables Business Line and is responsible for managing Fluor's solar, wind, and biomass projects worldwide. Mr. Friesen began his career with Fluor in 1977 as a Field Engineer in Saudi Arabia. After subsequent Energy and Chemical assignments in Venezuela, California, and Japan, he joined Fluor's Power group in 1984. During his career in Power, Friesen has held several positions including Contracts Manager, Engineering Manager, Project Manager, and Manager of Projects. Prior to his current assignment, Friesen was the vice President for Fluor Power's Gas Fueled Business Line. In these capacities, Friesen has been involved with Power projects throughout the United States and several international locations including Trinidad, Thailand, Canada, and Spain.
Presentation Abstract: Brad Friesen will focus on the rapidly growing renewable energy business including solar, biomass, geothermal and wind energy. The discussion will focus on existing and emerging technologies, US government incentives, and the challenges faced by engineering and construction firms in delivering renewable energy projects.
Constant Van AerschotDirector, Lafarge
Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Transforming the Market
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Constant Van Aerschot is in charge of the sustainable construction strategy at Lafarge, the world leader in building materials. His role in identifying global construction trends directly shapes Lafarge's Research & Development portfolio. Constant also co-chairs the World Business Council for Sustainable Development "Energy Efficiency in Buildings" project, and also serves on the board of the UNEP "Sustainable Buildings and Construction Initiative."
Presentation Abstract: Director of Lafarge, Constant Van Aerschot, will speak about current initiatives to reduce green house gas emissions as a result from the ever increasing commercial buildings sector. Constant will show how a combined effort to reduce energy consumption by building developers and operators will help transform the market.
Dru CrawleyTeam Lead Commercial Buildings, Department of Energy
Public-Private Partnerships: Transforming the Energy Use of the Built Environment
Add June 25th, 8:00 AM Presentation to My Calendar.
Mr. Crawley leads DOE's Commercial Building Initiative - working to achieve cost-effective net-zero energy commercial buildings by 2025, including the Commercial Building Energy Alliances and Commercial Building National Accounts. He is also responsible for managing the U.S. Department of Energy's building energy software tools research and development activities including EnergyPlus (winner of an R&D100 Award in 2003), OpenStudio plugin for Google SketchUp, Energy-10, and DOE-2.
With 30 years of experience in buildings energy efficiency,
renewable energy, and sustainability, he has worked in government
research and standards development organizations, as well as building
design and energy consulting companies. A registered architect, he
recently completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering on the topic of
building simulation as a policy tool, looking at the potential impacts
of climate change on the built environment at the
He is active in ASHRAE, AIA, IBPSA, and USGBC and serves on the editorial boards of the three international journals. He has published more than 100 papers and articles and made more than 200 presentations on building energy efficiency, sustainability, and renewable energy topics throughout the world.
Presentation Abstract: Dru Crawley leads DOE's Commercial Building Initiative - working to achieve cost-effective net-zero energy commercial buildings by 2025, including the Commercial Building Energy Alliances and Commercial Building National Account. He will speak in a panel discussion, with the Hospital Corporation of America's Brian Weldy and Target representative, Scott Williams, about the importance of sustainable construction.
Melanie LapointeProject Manager, Orchard Garden Hotel
The Orchard Garden Hotel: A New Generation of Green Hotels
- LEED Accredited Professional with Swinerton Builders
- Led the LEED administration process for the $21-million hotel during construction
- More than ten years of experience in construction management
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada
- Member of USGBC Northern California chapter
- Currently working on Riverpark Towers anticipated to be the first LEED CS Gold office building in downtown San Jose
- Serves on the San Francisco board of directors for the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program
- Also on the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Construction Trades Education Academy of Engineering/Construction Trades Advisory Board
- Mentor with Techbridge, Chabot Space and Science Center’s after-school program for middle-school girls
Presentation Abstract: Melanie Lapointe, Project Manager of top of green contracting firm, Swinerton Inc., and Stefan Muhle, General Manager of the Orchard Garden Hotel, (California's first LEED certified hotel), will speak jointly about the benefits of a completely sustainable facility, and will demonstrate the great success the Orchard Garden Hotel has had since its completion.
Elizabeth J. HeiderSenior Vice President, Skanska USA Building Inc.
Skanska's Move to the Empire State Building
Add June 24th, 3:00 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
As Senior Vice President for Skanska USA Building Inc., Beth Heider is responsible for the pre-construction management of large-scale multimillion-dollar construction programs. She has completed studies on a variety of initiatives from the "conventional" value analysis of more than 100 projects to specialty studies for the Federal Government exploring the cost commitment necessary for public buildings to become "green" (1998), to enhance workplace productivity (2000), to achieve LEED certification (2004) and to comply with the Energy Policy Act of 2005. In 2008, she will lead the cost analysis of the Living Building Challenge, the beyond-LEED Platinum metric developed by the Cascadia Chapter of the USGBC.
Heider founded and chairs Skanska USA Building's Green Council. The Green Council marshals all of Skanska's sustainable preconstruction and construction capabilities nationwide, encourages and supports training and technical competency, coordinating sustainable expertise and information nationwide. In addition to leading Skanska USA's eco-efficient building initiatives, Heider remains involved at the project level most recently commencing value management work on the United Nations.
Presentation Abstract: Elizabeth Heider, Senior Vice President of Skanska USA Building Inc., a leading green contracting firm, will talk about the process of creating an office space in the newly retrofitted Empire State Building, a project that not only reflects the goals of the company, but now completed, has achieved the highest level of LEED certification.
Phil WilliamsVP of Sustainability, Webcor Builders
Building Information Modeling, a Case Study
Add June 24th, 2:15 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Phillip Williams, PE, and LEED AP, is Webcor's Vice President of Technical Systems and Sustainability. His career focus has been in the California marketplace with extensive experience in the design, application, sales, installation and service of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, data and related systems. Most recently he served as the Chairman of the San Francisco Mayor's Task Force on Green Building which developed recommendations for private sector green building requirements.
Presentation Abstract: Voted no. 2 among the top 100 green contractors of 2008 by Engineering News Record, Webcor Builders is a leader in green building design. Phil Williams, Vice President of Technical Systems and Sustainability for Webcor Builders, will outline the new architectural concept behind the California Academy of Sciences facility located in San Francisco, and how building information modeling (BIM) will be used to measure its overall sustainability factor.
Joe HuangLead Engineer, Joe Huang and Associates
Beijing's Olympic Village
Add June 25th, 5:15 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Joe Huang worked as a staff scientist at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory for 25 years before retiring in 2007 to form a consultant company, White Box Technologies, specializing in building energy design and analysis.
Joe has many years of experience in building energy simulations, was involved in the development of DOE-2 and EnergyPlus, and provided simulation support for ASHRAE building energy standards and DOE's EnergyStar Windows program, as well as on numerous research and demonstration projects for a quarter century. Joe has been involved for more than ten years on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), that was a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. Joe has worked extensively abroad, including the development of building energy standards in Mexico, Vietnam, Egypt, Sri Lanka, India, ASEAN, and especially in China. Joe first brought DOE-2 to China in 1985, and has worked on developing China's building energy standards since 2000, and a window energy rating system since 2002. He was the technical lead for several US-China building energy projects, including the Agenda 21 demonstration energy-efficient building, the first LEED Gold office building in China, and recently the Beijing Olympic Village.
Presentation Abstract: The Olympic Village in Beijing, China was renovated with the goal of hosting a green Olympics for 2008. This project was brought about by US DOE and lead architect, Joe Huang of Berkeley Lab's Environmental Energy Technologies Division (EETD). In his presentation, Joe will explain how experimentation with DOE-2 and EnergyPlus software was used to construct the Village.
Colin ImrieDeputy Dir, Energy Markets Division, Scotland
Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth in Scotland
Add June 24th, 12:45 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Colin Imrie has been Deputy Director, Energy Markets Division, since its creation in September 2008. He also coordinates European Union related work on energy for the Scottish Government and works with the Scottish EU Energy Network.
He was previously Head of the Energy Consents Unit in the Scottish Government, leading the team dealing with applications for consent for energy projects under the Electricity Act and other legislation and works on related policy issues connected with planning and environmental law. Colin, who is 51, has worked in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and European Commission and has served as Energy and Nuclear attache for the UK Permanent Representation in Brussels, when he chaired the Council Energy Working Group during the UK Presidency in 1998. He has been Head of European Structural Funds, Head of the Press Office and Head of Access to Justice in the Scottish Executive and worked from 2004-7 as a freelance consultant in a number of European countries on a range of European issues, including sustainable development and energy cooperation with Mediterranean countries.
Presentation Abstract: In this presentation, Colin Imrie, Deputy Director of Energy Markets Division of Scotland, will give evidence for Scotland's integral role in promoting sustainability throughout Europe. Colin describes how a partnership among international markets can help support power generation in remote locations and can help to distribute new sources of energy.
Jeffrey K. ShieldsGeneral Manager, South San Joaquin Irrigation District
Side by Side Solar Tracking Systems
Add June 25th, 4:30 PM Presentation to My Calendar.
Jeff Shields serves as the General Manager at South San Joaquin Irrigation District where he has worked since June 2004. Prior to joining SSJID, Jeff provided consultant services which included projects to acquire electric utility assets, transmission permitting and renewable energy (wind generation) sitting in the
Since 1982, Jeff has been involved in the formation and expansion of 6 community owned electric utilities and he has 22 years experience managing electric utilities in
Jeff has served on the Board of Directors of a variety of professional organization including the Northwest Public Power Council, Northwest Energy Coalition, California-Oregon Transmission Project, California Special Districts Risk Management Authority and the American Samoa Power Authority.
Presentation Abstract: South San Jaoquin Irrigation District General Manager, Jeff Shields, will present a case study on the implementation of the first ever thin-film solar energy tracking system, a contribution from ConergyUSA, which has allowed SSID to optimize its energy output.
