Phoenix, Arizona
August 3-6, 2008
The Premier Energy Training Workshop and Exposition for Federal Agencies!
Session Details — Energy 101
1. Energy Terminology
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| Track: | Energy 101 |
| Date/Time: | Monday, 8/4/2008, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
Improved energy vocabulary, ability to communicate more effectively, and be more successful.
Description:
Come and discover the meaning and derivation of the industry’s most commonly used terms. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, learn new terminology and take away a useful reference list of acronyms used by federal agencies, utilities, energy service companies, and others.
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2. Renewable Energy & Sustainability
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| Track: | Energy 101 |
| Date/Time: | Monday, 8/4/2008, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Take-Aways:
Sources of renewable energy that may be available at your site.
Description:
Gain a basic understanding of renewable technologies including solar, wind, thermal, alternative fuels, biomass, and biogas technologies. Learn more about the design issues and the challenges and see examples of successful renewable projects. Understand renewable credits and how they may be part of a large energy portfolio.
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3. Procurement of Energy Products and Services
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| Track: | Energy 101 |
| Date/Time: | Monday, 8/4/2008, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
How to find the right contracting mechanism to obtain a wide variety of products and services to improve efficiency, save energy, and reduce utility costs.
Description:
Find ways to get the products and services you need. Learn how “SINS” can be a good thing at GSA. Learn of products and services such as building commissioning, energy audits, training, EMCS systems, and SCADA and fire alarm systems. See how these can be easily purchased and obtained for any federal agency.
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4. Metering "Demo"
| Speakers: | Larry Haakenstad |
| Track: | Energy 101 |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 8/5/2008, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Take-Aways:
The whys and hows of metering.
Description:
This session is a demonstration of different types of meters and what information can be gained from them — besides how much your bill will be. Learn how to combine the meter information with a building energy management system and use this valuable information to improve building operations.
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5. EMCS "Demo"
| Speakers: | Larry Haakenstad |
| Track: | Energy 101 |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 8/5/2008, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
How energy management and control systems save energy by controlling your building systems and using metering data to control your energy bill.
Description:
Learn what an EMCS is and how it saves energy. Learn how to use your EMCS system to meter your facility and get better control of your building and your energy usage. This session will be combined with the metering session showing you how to gather and use your metered data.
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6. What Every Contracting Officer Needs to Know
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| Track: | Energy 101 |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 8/5/2008, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Take-Aways:
Mandates for acquisition of energy efficient, bio-preferred, environmentally preferable products and other green procurement areas.
Description:
This is a training session for federal contracting officers, technical specialists, and service contractors on the new energy and environmental procurement requirements. You will be provided with references, lessons learned, success stories, and other tools that you can take with you. The session covers acquisition planning, market research, contract administration, and other contracting topics.
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7. Building Rating and Certification Programs
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| Track: | Energy 101 |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 8/5/2008, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
Understand the different building rating systems and see if there is a rating or certification program that is right for your facility.
Description:
Hear about new energy efficiency standards for your buildings. Learn the advantages and challenges of the different rating systems such as the LEED and Energy Star programs, and how to select the best one for your projects. Learn how the systems influence the design, construction, and operation of buildings.
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8. Auditing: Energy, Lighting, Water
| Speakers: | John Fetters |
| Track: | Energy 101 |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, 8/6/2008, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Take-Aways:
The features of a "do-it-yourself" walk-through audit, compared to comprehensive professional energy audits.
Description:
Take a "walk-through" of your facility and learn how to evaluate your energy, lighting, and water usage. Learn what you can do to increase energy efficiency, improve lighting quality, and conserve water. Learn how simple-to-use diagnostic tools can help you find and correct buildings' energy and water systems.
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9. Building Life-Cycle-Cost Analysis
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| Track: | Energy 101 |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, 8/6/2008, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
The importance of doing a life-cycle-cost analysis on your facility.
Description:
Learn about Building Life-Cycle Cost analysis (BLCC) and why you need to take this important step before you undertake any federal energy project. Learn the meaning of ROI (return on investment), SIR (savings-to-investment ratio) and payback. Discover how the project’s “first cost” is offset by maintenance, repairs, and ongoing utility costs.
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