Phoenix, Arizona
August 3-6, 2008
The Premier Energy Training Workshop and Exposition for Federal Agencies!
Session Details — Legislation, Policy, and Leadership
1. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA)
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| Track: | Legislation, Policy, and Leadership |
| Date/Time: | Monday, 8/4/2008, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
Provisions in EISA that affect federal energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable buildings.
Description:
More than 30 provisions in EISA touch federal energy planning, requirements, management, and operations. Learn about new performance requirements for federal buildings, energy management mandates, energy reduction goals, changes to ESPC contracting, and requirements for federal fleets. Also hear about the energy provisions Congress is considering for adoption this year.
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2. Life Under a Carbon Cap-and-Trade System
| Speaker: | Gary Rahl |
| Track: | Legislation, Policy, and Leadership |
| Date/Time: | Monday, 8/4/2008, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Take-Aways:
See what life will be like under a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gases being considered by Congress.
Description:
Fast-forward to 2010 — Legislation implementing a carbon cap-and-trade system has been enacted. How are allowances distributed and to whom? How does the auction system work? Who sets the GHG limits and distributes the credits? Who manages the trading system? How are credits bought and sold? And most important: What’s the impact on energy prices?
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3. Executive Order 13423 and Beyond
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| Track: | Legislation, Policy, and Leadership |
| Date/Time: | Monday, 8/4/2008, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
Get an update on the July 2008 OMB Scorecard results. Learn about the latest guidance on inventory control and guiding principles for buildings; 2009 scorecard expectations; and new EISA reporting requirements. Provide feedback to OMB on challenges in achieving EO 13423 and EISA statutory goals on energy, environment and transportation.
Description:
Was your agency's progress rating green, yellow or red on the July 2008 scorecard? What will it take to get to green in January 2009? Understand what is necessary to achieve scorecard goals. Learn about requesting energy budgets, planning for and reporting to OMB on the EISA 434 requirement for ensuring energy efficiency for all large capital energy investments, and updates to the 2009 OMB Scorecards. Finally, OMB is open to hearing from you on what the next Administration should consider regarding Federal goals for energy, transportation and environmental stewardship.
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4. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) (Repeat of Session #1)
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| Track: | Legislation, Policy, and Leadership |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 8/5/2008, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Take-Aways:
Provisions in EISA that affect federal energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable buildings.
Description:
More than 30 provisions in EISA touch federal energy planning, requirements, management, and operations. Learn about new performance requirements for federal buildings, energy management mandates, energy reduction goals, changes to ESPC contracting, and requirements for federal fleets. Also hear about the energy provisions Congress is considering for adoption this year.
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5. EISA Sec. 432: Management of Energy & Water Efficiency in Federal Buildings
| Speakers: | Panel from Ingeragency Working Group |
| Track: | Legislation, Policy, and Leadership |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 8/5/2008, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
Details of this important section of EISA.
Descriptions:
Section 432 of EISA contains a number of provisions impacting energy and water efficiency in federal buildings. Understand the requirements for designating energy managers, comprehensive evaluations, recommissioning, implementation of efficiency measures, and follow-up on each measure. Learn what is a "covered facility" and how the new Web-based tracking and benchmarking system should work.
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6. New, Renovated, or Leased Federal Buildings
| Speakers: | William Holley |
| Track: | Legislation, Policy, and Leadership |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 8/5/2008, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Take-Aways:
Impacts of EISA on standards for new buildings and renovations, leased space, and High-Performance Green Federal Buildings.
Description:
EISA established specific requirements for federal buildings: performance standards to reduce fossil fuel energy use by new buildings; efficient designs and systems for major renovations; Energy Star labels for leased buildings; and the establishment of a High-Performance Green Federal Buildings Office in GSA. Learn more about these provisions and current development of relevant guidance.
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7. Environmental Management Systems
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| Track: | Legislation, Policy, and Leadership |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 8/5/2008, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
How to develop your organization's environmental management system (EMS).
Description:
EO 13423 requires all agencies to address environmental aspects of energy and transportation in their facilities and operations. Learn how to develop an EMS to comply with performance and reporting requirements. We will explain the “Plan, Do, Check, Act” model, which uses a standard process to determine progress, make improvements, and ensure continual improvement.
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8. Department of Defense Energy Programs
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| Track: | Legislation, Policy, and Leadership |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, 8/6/2008, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Take-Aways:
The latest in Department of Defense (DOD) energy programs and initiatives.
Description:
Learn about the DOD's multi-faceted approach to energy management. The DOD Energy Program Manager will present results of energy efficiency efforts from FY 2007, discuss current policy, and offer insights into future possibilities.
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9. New Initiatives at Federal Agencies
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| Track: | Legislation, Policy, and Leadership |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, 8/6/2008, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
Insight into new energy initiatives in the Air Force, Veterans Administration, and Department of Energy.
Description:
You get three for one in this session. Learn about 1) The Air Force Model Energy Base Initiative, 2) The Veterans Administration’s new Energy, Environment and Transportation Team, and 3) The Department of Energy's new TEAM Initiative.
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