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Tuning Older Buildings for Improved Energy Efficiency
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Older buildings present challenges to the O&M budget. Balancing competing resource demands is confusing. This session will demonstrate through case studies the impact of various non-capital spending approaches for improving energy, safety and operations and maintenance in older buildings (Top Ten).
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Existing Building Commissioning
August 10, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Commissioning is well understood as part of new building startup, but how do you use the techniques in older buildings? Learn how new requirements for re-commissioning and retro-commissioning can be used in your buildings.
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Indoor Air Quality
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Maintaining acceptable indoor air quality is an important objective of building O&M practices. Proper control of allergens, odors and VOCs will be discussed. Recently DoD has experienced mold damage problems in housing facilities. Mold prevention and remediation through HVAC systems renovation strategies which correct this and lead to improved energy usage, will also be covered.
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Auditing
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: This session will address the various mandates and approaches for performing existing facilities audits. Smart decisions not only mean efficient use of O&M budgets, but also are an effective tool for uncovering other maintenance problems.
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Remote Building Control
August 11, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Learn how the use of building automation systems and new sensing technologies you can remotely control and optimize building energy usage and improve maintenance practices across an enterprise. Through the use of these technologies, see how to get central command and control of HVAC, lighting and energy metering.
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Environmental Management Systems and O&M
August 11, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: What does EMS have to do with me? The guide focuses on how the conduct of site operations and activities can impact the environment in ways that relate to DOE's sustainable environmental goals found in DOE O 450.1A and the energy and transportation goals of O 430.2B. It reaffirms how these impacts can be addressed by the application of sustainable practices, as objectives and measurable targets in the site EMS, to meet DOE's sustainable goals.
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Demand Limiting and Load Rolling
August 12, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: This session will put you on track in developing strategies for planning demand limiting and load rolling without disrupting your mission and customers. When asked to limit some of your load to prevent blackouts, how much time will you have? Your window of opportunity will be limited, you need a plan.
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Lighting - Maintenance Techniques and Strategies
August 12, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Lighting maintenance techniques and strategies will provide facility managers, engineers, and operations staff with the most current technology in lighting controls and maintenance techniques. Receive information on the latest technologies and electrical retrofits that will impact lighting costs and integration with building management systems (BMS). This session will help you to keep both maintenance staff and procurement officials up to date with technology.
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Billing Data - How to Read It & What To Do with It
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: You will learn what the various data is and means on a utility bill. Find out how to utilize that information to assist you in accomplishing your energy goals.
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Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC)
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Explore the various ESPC available tools and discover how to utilize them to meet your needs. Learn how to issue delivery orders against the DOE and DOA master contracts or the FAS Schedule Contracts as well as how to evaluate the RFPS and ensure you are getting what you agreed to.
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Carbon Trading and REC Contracting
August 10, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: You will gain information on the current carbon trading market and what it means for you and how you can utilize the carbon trading market. You will be provided with the fundamentals to conduct REC procurements and how these purchases benefits you and your agency.
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Utility Energy Service Contracting (UESC)
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: You will be guided through the UESC contracting process for both funded and financed projects. From this session you will gain the knowledge on how to issue the contract vehicle to accomplish projects at your site.
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Demand Response Contracting
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: You will learn what Demand Response is and what contract vehicles enable you to utilize demand response programs offered to benefit your facilities.
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Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
August 11, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Learn how to successfully develop PPAs for developing cost effective renewable energy projects creating a win-win for all parties involved. We will discuss relevant contract clauses, agreements and how to utilize the associated RECs to make the project work.
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FAR Part 41 Contracting/Getting Favorable Utility Rates
August 11, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Learn how to place orders against Areawide Public Utility contracts and prepare single-point contracts if an areawide is not available. Find out how to obtain favorable utility rates which can benefit your facility and bottomline.
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Energy Supply Contracting (De-regulated Markets)
August 12, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: You will learn how to formulate a contract for procuring energy supply in a deregulated marketplace. Gain an understanding of the benefits of aggregating loads and how everyone benefits. Find out the types of information and data you need before issuing your solicitation.
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Design/Build Contracting
August 12, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Explain the concepts and differences of design-build construction processes versus traditional construction. Understand the benefits to your organization in time and money. Discuss the opportunities where design-build make sense and understand where you can get burned.
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Why Energy Management is Important and How to Get Started
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: We will begin with an overview of all of the sessions in the Energy 101 Track and explain how these sessions inter-relate. Following this brief overview, the speakers will review the history of federal energy management initiatives and explain what is needed to get started on a comprehensive energy management program. This session will also describe the knowledge, skills and abilities (i.e., core competencies) needed by successful energy managers.
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Life-Cycle Costing (LCC)
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Life-Cycle Costing (LCC) will explain why LCC is required for every major federal project. This session will introduce some of the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)'s tools, such as Building Life-Cycle Costing (BLCC), which can help when making project design selections. Learn how to calculate the cost and savings for energy projects and learn why a BLCC analysis is a critical step for every project. Discover the meaning and importance of Return on Investment (ROI), Savings-to-Investment Ratio (SIR), and Simple Payback (SPB). Discover how maintenance, repairs, and utility "savings" balance the project's "first cost".
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Program/Project Funding/Financing
August 10, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Hear from experienced managers who will describe a wide variety of funding sources available for federal energy managers. This session will discuss the pros and cons of Appropriations, Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs), Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs), and Enhanced Use Leasing (EUL). You will learn what Public Benefit Funds are and how you can apply them to your projects. Also, find out how Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) affect the project costs.
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Facility Evaluations/Surveys/Audits/Assessments
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Find out what audits and/or assessments are required for all federal agencies and learn how they are important for you. Hear from experts who have conducted numerous audits and assessments. See how experts identify energy usage and how they perform an economic analysis to determine cost-effective recommendations.
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Introduction to Controls, Metering, M&V
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Find out what the experts are doing to improve the energy consuming systems in their facilities. Find out the latest advances in HVAC and lighting controls. Learn about the federal requirements for advanced metering as well as measurement and verification techniques that are vital for substantiating the energy savings in buildings.
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Project Implementation
August 11, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Gain important knowledge on how to successfully implement an energy saving project. Learn about commissioning and how it can help improve efficiency and discover how O&M can affect energy usage. Hear from Resource Efficiency Managers who will present case studies of low-cost/no-cost opportunities that save money and don’t cost millions of dollars.
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Product Procurement and Understanding Contract Requirements
August 11, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Learn what is needed to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and learn how improve your communication with your Contracting Officers, Technical Experts, and Senior Managers, as you conduct market research, prepare contract documents, and administer your contracts.
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Sustainable and Renewable Design and Building Rating Systems
August 12, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Gain an understanding about reliable and cost-effective renewable technologies including solar, wind, thermal, alternative fuels, biomass, and biogas fuels. Learn about the design issues and challenges and see examples of successful projects. Discover the similarities and differences of the popular building rating systems, like Energy Star, LEED and others.
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Energy Awareness, Outreach, Awards and Cultural Change
August 12, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Find out how to tap into potential energy savings by motivating individuals in your organization. Learn how to institute a continuous awareness program and find out where to get ready-made awareness materials such as articles, posters, bookmarks, etc. Learn how to recognize the "Champions" who can serve as role models for others and help change the culture in your organization.
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Utility Rebates and Incentives Guidance
August 11, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: You will learn about legal and contracting guidance available to enable your agency to accept rebates and incentives available for federal energy projects. Both military and civilian-side guidance will be discussed.
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Financing Renewable Projects: Power Purchase Agreements
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: This session will explain what PPAs are, how they work and how they are financed. It will outline PPA basics such as project requirements, load size, land use, utility agreements, and equipment ownership. It will also help determine if a PPA will work for you, and discuss how the current economic and political climate will affect future PPAs.
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Taking Full Advantage of Public Benefits, Utility Rebates and Incentives
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Industry experts will show you what's available and how to take advantage of utility rebates and incentives. They will explain how public agencies can receive and retain public benefits and utility incentives funding, and how a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with utility providers can be built and maintained.
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Taking Advantage of Tax Incentives
August 10, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Taxes and Tax incentives are near and dear to all our hearts. Learn how to take advantage of State and Federal tax incentives to supplement your energy projects. Find out what tax credits you may be eligible for and how to take advantage of them.
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DOE and Army new ESPC IDIQs: What's Changed?
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: The DOE ESPC IDIQ contract and the Army ESPC contracts have been revised and re-competed, and 16 new contract awardees named for each contract. Come learn what is new and useful to your energy program in these well established contractual vehicles for doing energy efficiency improvements using third party financing.
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Long Term Partnerships Through UESC and ESPC
August 12, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Discover how Federal agencies have developed long term relationships with their utility companies to successfully complete multiple phases of energy improvements. Other agencies outsource the maintenance and management of their energy infrastructure. Learn the Pros and Cons of both.
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ESPC and UESC Projects at Multiple Sites for Government Agencies
August 11, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Discover how these Federal agencies are bundling multiple sites in a wide geographical area under one task order. See how these agencies are minimizing project management, contract oversight & management costs in order to deliver quality projects on time under budget. Hear about the bumps in the road implementing UESC over multiple sites.
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New Construction ESPC Case Study
August 11, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: An overview of the new construction ESPC project at GSA/FDA. Discover the benefits of including an ESPC project in your new construction plans. Learn about the design considerations, when to get an ESCO involved, who plays what role and learn how you can stretch your construction dollars.
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Measurement and Verification: New Tools and Partnership Approaches
August 12, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Learn the latest guidelines for the new DOE IDIQ contract, and how to proactively ensure those guidelines are followed. Learn how pre-negotiated M&V strategies save you time, money and improve clarity, and how a properly executed M&V strategy helps you and your ESCO to resolve unforeseen problems.
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Enhanced Use Leasing: Getting the Deal Done
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Designed to be a more in-depth follow-up to the Project Funding & Financing session in Energy 101, this session will explore how government land owners and developers have used this innovative legislative authority, ingenuity and hard work to unleash captive value and promote more productive utilization of federal real property assets.
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA 2009)
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Congress recently passed the largest economic stimulus package which contained $787 Billion. This session will look at how those dollars are allocated to specific government agencies, what types of projects are being funded and the parameters for the use of the funds, as well as the requirements for project tracking and transparency.
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VA's ARRA Effort & More
August 10, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: This session will cover aspects of the VA's Energy Plan including an update on the Stimulus efforts. Types of projects that have been funded as well their plan for executing the remaining projects and progress on tracking these efforts will be discussed. Also covered will be the VA's centralized metering program and their efforts to date in renewable and combined heat and power projects.
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Recommendation: Finance Track - Financing Renewable Projects: Power Purchasing Agreements
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Finance Track - Financing Renewable Projects: Power Purchasing Agreements: This session will explain what PPAs are, how they work and how they are financed. It will outline PPA basics such as project requirements, load size, land use, utility agreements, and equipment ownership. It will also help determine if a PPA will work for you, and discuss how the current economic and political climate will affect future PPAs.
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Recommendation: Finance Track - Taking Full Advantage of Public Benefits, Utility Rebates, and Incentives - or - Contracting Track - Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC)
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Finance Track - Taking Full Advantage of Public Benefits, Utility Rebates, and Incentives: Industry experts will show you what's available and how to take advantage of utility rebates and incentives, how public agencies can receive and retain public benefits and utility incentives funding, and how a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with utility providers can be built and maintained.
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Contracting Track - Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC): Explore the various ESPC available tools and discover how to utilize them to meet your needs. Learn how to issue delivery orders against the DOE and DOA master contracts or the FAS Schedule Contracts as well as how to evaluate the RFPS and ensure you are getting what you agreed to.
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DoD ARRA and More
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: This session will cover aspects of the DoD’s energy plans including its stimulus efforts to date, including the types of projects that have been funded, the plan for executing the remaining projects, and the progress on tracking these efforts. DoD will present a multi-facetted approach to energy management and the results of their energy efficiency efforts from fiscal year 2008. They will also discuss current policy and offer insights into new initiatives.
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Recommendation: Finance Track - Taking Advantage of Tax Incentives - or - Contracting Track - Carbon Trading and REC Contracting
August 10, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Finance Track - Taking Advantage of Tax Incentives: Taxes and Tax incentives are near and dear to all our hearts. Learn how to take advantage of State and Federal tax incentives to supplement your energy projects. Find out what tax credits you may be eligible for and how to take advantage of them.
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Contracting Track - Carbon Trading and REC Contracting: You will gain information on the current carbon trading market and what it means for you and how you can utilize the carbon trading market. You will be provided with the fundamentals to conduct REC procurements and how these purchases benefits you and your agency.
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Recommendation: Contracting Track - Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESC)
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Contracting Track - Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESC): You will be guided through the UESC contracting process for both funded and financed projects. From this session you will gain the knowledge on how to issue the contract vehicle to accomplish projects at your site.
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Recommendation: Contracting Track - Demand Response Contracting
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Contracting Track - Demand Response Contracting: You will learn what Demand Response is and what contract vehicles enable you to utilize demand response programs offered to benefit your facilities.
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Power Purchase Agreements - Legal and Contracting Discussion
August 11, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: You will be engaged in a discussion concerning templates and other tools that can be used to facilitate the development of power purchase agreements. Are you stuck in a legal or contracting hurdle in getting your agreement for your renewables project in place? This session will help you.
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Meeting of FEMP's Energy Lawyers and Contracting Officers Working Group
August 12, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: You will be engaged in a discussion concerning energy project legal and contracting issues. This working group meeting will be facilitated discussion with no speaker. Please come if you've already been actively engaged in this group or would like to join the group. This session is open to anyone interested in these issues. We'll develop a list of topics of interest and then prioritize future projects for the working group to tackle.
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Recommendation: Finance Track - Enhanced Use Leasing: Getting the Deal Done
August 12, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Finance Track - Enhanced Use Leasing: Getting the Deal Done: Designed to be a more in-depth follow-up to the Project Funding & Financing session in Energy 101, this session will explore how government land owners and developers have used this innovative legislative authority, ingenuity and hard work to unleash captive value and promote more productive utilization of federal real property assets.
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GSA Projects - ARRA and High Performance Green Building Update
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: This session will cover the High Performance Green Building Office in GSA with updated status on focus of this office and how it will impact other agencies. It will also cover all aspects of the GSA's stimulus program from the actual project listing to how things are progressing with remaining unspent funding. GSA will present results of energy efficiency efforts from Fiscal Year 2008 and 2009, discuss current policy, and offer insights into new initiatives.
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Energy Savings in Energy Plants
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Chiller plants, boiler plants, and air plants are big energy users and require ongoing maintenance. Decentralization can bring its own maintenance issues. Understanding how distribution losses and maintenance activities can impact energy costs helps with decisions concerning decentralizing, conversion to hot water systems and other strategies.
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New Energy Bill for 2009
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Congress is currently working on new energy legislation. This session will explore the elements of this new policy and compare the various provisions between the House and Senate bills. We will explain new initiatives such as the proposed National Efficiency and Renewable Electricity Standard, as well as the creation of a proposed new Clean Energy Deployment Administration within the Department of Energy. We will also discuss the provisions directly impacting federal energy policy.
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EISA 2007 Section 432 Implementation
August 11, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: This session will provide updates on the new guidance documents for implementing Section 432 of EISA 2007, including Facility Energy Management Guidelines and Criteria for Energy and Water Evaluations in Covered Facilities, Project Implementation of Energy and Water Projects and Follow-up of Projects, as well as Web-Based Tracking and Benchmarking Guidance.
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DOE's ARRA Efforts and More
August 11, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Clair Johnson, from the Office of the Secretary of Energy, will provide an update on how the DOE will be utilizing their approximately $17 billion in Recovery Act funding to create jobs and promote the development of a clean energy economy. Richard Kidd, Program Manager for the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will focus on FEMP's mission to help agencies meet legislative and executive requirements and implement sound energy management practices. Attendees will learn how to access FEMP's technical assistance, alternative financing, outreach programs, and resources. The session will also provide an update on the DOE's accelerated initiative to meet 2016 goals at its facilities by 2011.
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Climate Change Legislation
August 12, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: The new Administration has proposed, and Congress is considering new major Climate Change legislation including a Cap and Trade system to control the emission of green house gases. This session will explore the important questions under this new system: 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: How does this impact your facility and the price of energy?
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Navigating Agency Reporting Mandates and Scorecards
August 12, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: OMB calculates scorecards for agencies every six months to determine progress made on energy, environment and transportation initiatives. Did your agency get green, yellow or red on the last scorecard? How can you get green or stay green for the next scoring period? Understand what is necessary for achieving goals for the energy and environment scorecard. Also, you’ll get the latest on a new green agenda for the Obama Administration.
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Basic Metering
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Provide basic solid understanding of what metering really is and how to make difficult choices of what meter(s) and the best way to connect them. Learn about different types of meters and the data they will capture. Find out what is the best meter for your situation.
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Sub-Metering and EMCS
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: This practical session will help you determine when, where and how to sub-meter in your organization. You will learn when to use various types of meters to best meter a potentially dynamic, diverse group of loads. Learn what Energy Management Control Systems need to perform within your enterprise.
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How to Pay for Metering
August 10, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Learn how to justify the cost of metering as well as how to present this for consideration within your organization. You will discover ways to cover the cost of meters. We will discuss a myriad of topics including utility programs, various financing options, appropriations, etc.
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IT Tug of War (Making the Implementation Successful)
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Learn from IT professionals why and to what degree they should be included as an integral partner in your metering strategy. Review the best ways to successfully prepare and implement an enterprise-wide system. Discuss issues relating to IT, security, and other items necessary to get a buy-in from network administrators.
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Meters and Your Analytical Software
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Learn to develop a data collection and analysis plan for long-term performance measurement and improvement. Examine software systems and analytical models that exist to help make informed decisions regarding energy usage. Understand how data is processed, analyzed, and presented. Review the various models used to analyze the data you collect, see how these systems can assist you in your decision making, discover how data is processed, analyzed, and presented, and find out the inner workings of these systems. Hear directly from those who have worked to develop these high-end systems.
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Impact of EPACT and a Piece of EISA
August 11, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Join us as we review NAVFAC and other advanced metering missions. Learn from folks who have gone through the planning and design of a large-scale metering system. Discover how to prepare for your metering projects. Determine how to make the most of your meters, data collection system and data.
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Wireless Controls and Metering
August 11, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: This session will delve into the latest developments in wireless technology and some of the best ways to implement them. Wireless Controls and Metering will explore Zigbee, Cellular, 802/803, highlighting both the advantages and disadvantages of each. Gain knowledge from wireless experts about the pros and cons of implementing wireless systems. Learn what the security obstacles are, how to overcome them, and how to deal with interference
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Metering All Things NOT Electric
August 12, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Determining how to select the specific device to use when metering commodities other than electricity is at best a daunting task. Learn what can be measured and to what degree your data can benefit your organization. Find out from these professionals how these technologies work and how to work with them.
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How to Build a Metering System from the Ground Up
August 12, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Come explore with us how to best develop, design and install an enterprise metering/energy management system. Hear from your peers how best optimize your system to work for you. Learn from real-world examples what the recommended best practices are and how to implement them.
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Launching Pad (Getting a Renewable Energy Project Started)
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Ready to go Green? An opening session to familiarize facility managers with various elements of renewable energy projects that need consideration in order to launch a project including an overview of potential systems, renewable resource assessment, economics, contract options and various project risks and challenges.
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Camp Fire Stories (Facilities That Have Installed Multiple Renewables)
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: As a model to follow this session provides examples from federal facilities that have successfully implemented multiple and diverse renewable projects at their sites. Included in the panel discussion are the motivations for starting the project and the specific challenges they faced and overcame with the different renewable energy systems installed.
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Renewable Headlines (the Latest High Impact Renewable Projects)
August 10, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Get hot facts about the latest renewable energy projects underway that will have a high impact in the federal market. With renewed support and direction from the White House, these mega-renewable projects could blaze the trail for other federal agencies and the private sector to follow.
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Stellar Ideas (Everything Solar)
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: In this session, you will receive an overview of solar energy systems, including an explanation of the different types (PV, concentrating & thermal) project economics, common challenges, contracting options and examples of recent solar projects at federal sites.
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Blazing Biomass (Utilizing Wood Waste and Other Fuels for Energy Projects)
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: This session provides an overview of energy systems that use waste sources such as biomass, biogas, and other opportunity fuels to supply power and heat to federal facilities. You will also learn where they are being used in the federal government through recent examples of large scale and small scale biomass projects and hear some of the common challenges and related solutions in getting a biomass project developed.
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Wind Advisory (the Latest in Wind to Energy Systems)
August 11, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: In this session, you will receive an explanation of concepts of wind to energy systems (large & small) along with common siting challenges, system economics, and case studies of recent wind to energy projects installed at federal sites.
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What's on the Renewable Horizon
August 11, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Come hear the latest news in renewable energy technology breakthroughs, what is being tested in the labs and at pilot sites, and learn which systems the experts predict will have broader applications in the future.
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Drill Instructor (Everything Geothermal)
August 12, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Learn about different geothermal energy technologies including geothermal heat pumps and geothermal power projects (high and lower temperature systems), where they are used, as well as common challenges and examples of projects at federal sites.
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Renewable Wheel of Fortune (Sharing Risks and Rewards Between Contractors and the Government)
August 12, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: This session illustrates the special risks and rewards associated with renewable energy projects. Watch our contestants wager on the outcome of specific renewable project challenges like resource availability, REC prices, and tax credits to see who will be our Renewable Wheel of Fortune winner.
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Energy Security Overview
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Learn firsthand what types of vulnerabilities are identified in the DOD Energy Security Study and what impact they may have on an agency’s ability to execute operations. Obtain an overview of vulnerabilities, both at national and local levels, which can affect energy availability and reliability. Receive recommendations designed to mitigate these vulnerabilities.
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Energy Vulnerability Assessments & Risk Analysis
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Experts will demonstrate how to conduct vulnerability assessments that identify potential risks to energy availability and quality. Probabalistic Risk Analysis (PRA) and other methodologies will provide you with objective and quantifiable data that can be used to create an energy security plan.
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Planning for & Responding to Interruptions
August 10, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Industry and utility experts will show you how to plan for, and mitigate, the potential impact of catastrophic utility interruptions. We will share with you real life examples of how facilities planned for and recovered from a loss of service.
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Applying Smart Grid/Microgrid Technology to Improve Energy Security
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Learn how back-up generation, UPS, intermittent and firm renewable energy resources, utility data /control, thermal energy storage and load isolation can be managed through the effective application of Microgrid and Smart Grid designs and technologies.
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Energy Security Strategic Planning
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Hear from the authors of the DOD Energy Security Strategic Plan about a framework for integrating energy related risks into their decision making and how that will lead to an enhanced energy security posture.
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Electric Grid Reliability
August 11, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Understand how regional grid constraints and vulnerabilities should be considered when developing a strategic energy security plan. Learn from federal regulators and industry representatives how to properly assess and plan around regional and local grid reliability issues.
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MCAS Miramar "Net Zero"
August 11, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Hear first-hand from the developers and planners how they are creating a "net-zero" base from concept to implementation and how this will enhance their energy security position.
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Energy Security Game
August 12, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Participants have the opportunity to apply their energy security knowledge through a series of energy security games based on based on "real world" scenarios and participate in a DoD-developed energy security war game. A post-game analysis will provide "lessons-learned".
For a detailed description of the game see the Game Design (PDF 45 KB).
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Agency Panel Discussion
August 12, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Participate in a panel discussion with senior agency leadership. This panel will share and discuss their insights as they relate to energy vulnerabilities as well as the solutions they are considering.
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Federal Requirements for Specialty Buildings
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: This session will clarify the language of the various legislative mandates, executive orders and agency memorandums relative to energy and water efficiency and sustainability in non-standard, high performance buildings. Learn how some agencies are handling the requirements and receive practical tips to apply to your facilities.
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Benchmarking and Best Practices for Data Center Efficiency
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: This session explains the processes and systems within data centers that use the most energy. Benchmarking and Best Practices for Data Center Efficiency will demonstrate DOE’s new benchmarking tool and options for practical use by the federal community and share examples of how industry and government put these practices to work to save energy and money. Learn how to use benchmarking tools to help analyze your own facilities. Discover which processes and systems use the most energy and best practices to reduce the energy intensity of the entire facility.
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Cleanroom Efficiency Made Simple
August 10, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Large and small scale cleanroom environments can be very resource intensive and are typically poorly understood. This session begins with the definition of cleanroom and then highlights best practices to reduce energy and water intensity with solutions related to air changes, particulate design levels, certification, filtration and equipment selection.
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Cutting Edge Solutions for Data Centers Efficiency - What is Your Neighbor Doing?
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: We'll take a look at cutting edge technologies and solutions to improve both the computational and infrastructure efficiency of your data centers. GSA will demonstrate how they are handling the present and future needs of the federal sector, and IBM and Jones Lang LaSalle will share how they are helping data center clients maximize the efficiency of their high intensity buildings.
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21st Century Laboratory Systems
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Labs21 and industry will share new ideas in equipment and controls for a high-performance, energy-efficient lab to help you shave 30-50% off the energy intensity and meet 30% better than ASHRAE 90.1. Learn about cutting edge solutions such as chilled beams, separated ventilation systems, low-flow hoods and much more.
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Simple Solutions to Improve Efficiency and Sustainability in Industrial Processes
August 11, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Large industrial plants including on-site power and utility plants are fairly common within the Federal Building inventory and are a major consumer of energy and water resources. This session will examine the processes and infrastructure systems and explore ways to reduce energy use and utilize more sustainable design and operational practices.
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Special Considerations for Healthcare Facilities
August 11, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Learn how to deal with special requirements of healthcare facilities such as patient care and handling, preventing the spread of germs & virus, 24/7 operations, critical power necessity and water requirements. This session will share best practices for energy reduction in existing buildings, LEED certification, water reduction, back-up power and electrical system reliability.
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Central Utility Plant Optimization
August 12, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Central Utility Plants use a considerable amount of energy and offer tremendous opportunities to reduce energy costs and improve system performance. This session will provide real world examples of system improvements on large central plants.
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Sustainable Design of Laboratories
August 12, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Taking holistic design for energy efficient labs a step further, this session will teach you design strategies for achieving LEED certification and for meeting the Labs21 Environmental Performance Criteria for new and existing laboratory facilities. This session will address lighting, siting, materials, fumehoods, commissioning, and more.
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Environmentally Preferable Products
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: The EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines and the USDA BioPreferred program provide information on sustainable materials. See how petroleum based products are being replaced in commercial use and energy is being saved in manufacturing and using these products.
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World View
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Learn from other countries how they approach energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable buildings as well as addressing other critical energy issues facing the world today.
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Case Studies of Sustainable Operations
August 10, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: The U.S. Forest Service will show a video entitled, "Extreme Makeover" that won a Closing the Circle Sowing the Seeds award. The National Institutes of Health will discuss their award-winning NIH building deconstruction protocol and its implementation in Bethesda, MD.
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Overview of Sustainability Methodologies and Certification
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: EISA requires Federal buildings to use a green building certification system. Hear from representatives of LEED, Green Globes, Energy Star, and Labs 21. Learn how each of these offer structure for measuring the sustainability of buildings.
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Standards Organizations and Environmental Life Cycle Analysis
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Standards Organizations and Environmental Life Cycle Analysis, provides an update on widely recognized efforts to address sustainability from standards development organizations. Listen to a presentation by NIST on the BEES program on Life Cycle Analysis. Learn about the ASTM committee on sustainability and ASHRAE's campaign emphasizing its role as, "the engineering engine that drives sustainability." This session explains the tools and standards for measuring sustainability as well as the environmental lifecycle impact of products.
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Defining and Measuring Sustainability for the Federal Government
August 11, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Learn how sustainability is defined and mandated. This session covers the definition of sustainability, the five guiding principles, federal Guidance on High Performance Sustainable Buildings, and the current position of the Federal Government on sustainability.
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Local Sustainability Interests
August 11, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: Cities, states and campuses are incorporating sustainability practices into their facilities and operations. Adoption of sustainability legislation, policies and practices are the basis of a holistic approach.
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Designing and Buildings the Facilities of the Future Today
August 12, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Net zero energy buildings are closer than you think. EISA has adopted the AIA 2030 challenge: New Federal buildings cannot use fossil fuel generated energy by the year 2030. Trailblazers have engineered sustainability from design through construction and operation and decreased or eliminated utility costs. Hear about existing buildings that have successfully become energy self sufficient.
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Sustainable Transportation
August 12, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: EPACT 2005, EO 13423 and EISA require increased use of alternative fuels and reduction in the use of petroleum in Federal fleets. Understand how to meet these mandates by utilizing renewable fuels, other alternative fuels, and alternative vehicle fueling Infrastructure.
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Software Innovations in Enterprise and Building Energy Management
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Configuration, communications, database consolidations, continuation of pushing intelligence and decision-making down to the lowest level, are some of the topics to be discussed.
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What's New in Combined Heat and Power
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Increased efficiencies and applications are taking CHP into new and exciting areas. Hear about some existing sites and applications.
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Niche Technologies
August 10, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: There are many good cost effective technologies out there that do not get discussed frequently because the applications may be limited, but they may be just the technology you are looking for. This session will discuss several technologies that are cost effective, but have limited applications.
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LED Lighting: Today and Tomorrow
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Light emitting diodes, see what they can deliver for extremely efficient lighting. Learn about the DOE LED demonstration program, what products are available now as well as what products are on the horizon.
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Lighting Innovations
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Approximately 20% of the energy we use goes towards lighting. In order for the government to meet its energy reduction goals, lighting loads must be addressed. Hear about spectrally enhanced lighting, workstation-specific intelligent lighting and induction lighting.
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Quantum Technologies That Save Fuel, Water, and Chemicals
August 11, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: Low energy high resonant frequencies natural to every element have very significant affects on liquid characteristics. Learn about this new technology from the developer.
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What's New with Old Stuff
August 11, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description: The FAN MATRIX is a modular fan array running in parallel on a single wall plane and controlled in unison by one or more VFD. SUREFLOW is an innovative self balancing system that eliminates the need for control valves and uses less pipe.
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Advanced Roofing and Insulation Techniques
August 12, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: Participate in a panel discussion on the advances made in the past 10 years on roofing, wall and roof insulations to significantly reduce radiant heat transfer and save significant dollars on your buildings’ utilities bills. You will learn about roofing and insulation based on aluminum, ceramics and advanced low emissivity materials.
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What's New with Energy Management Control Systems Hardware
August 12, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: What new technology brought to the EMCS world: flexibility in programmable and application specific controllers, sensing devices and control variables, OEM control interfaces, wireless gadgets, PDAs and mobile web devices.
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WATER Resource Efficiency - Who, What, Where, When & HOW?
August 10, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Industry experts will ensures that attendees understand the water reduction requirements of Executive Order 13423. They will also discuss the challenges of EISA section 438. We will teach attendess how to assess current water usage and the methods to identify, design, measure, and implement a water efficiency projects. We will also cover the impact of the new Washington DC impervious surface fees from DC WASA.
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Outdoor Water Efficiency - How to Augment Mother Nature as Efficiently as Possible
August 10, 2009 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Description: GovEnergy has multiple industry experts that will cover all facets of water used outside of a building. They will cover everything from rain garden applications and the reuse potential and limitations. They will also discuss leveraging predictive weather data analysis before initiating irrigation schedules. This will session will include actual project photos of green roofs, rain water harvesting, and other options to address rainfall and outdoor water uses.
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New Water Savings Technologies
August 11, 2009 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Description: GovEnergy will invite the most applicable and timely "NEW" water efficient technology providers. We will have cutting edge companies that have new ideas to change current water use paradigms. This session will be the most forward looking water efficiency session in the water track. We will discuss how to qualify new technologies, the process for evaluation and potential resources for vetting new technologies.
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Water Efficiency Project Case Studies - What WE Did, How WE Did, and the Results YOU Can Expect
August 11, 2009 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description: This session will allow attendees to hear project details including successes, challenges and lessons learned for others planning to implement water conservation projects. You will hear directly from energy managers from one of the largest hospitals in the country as well as from an energy manager of the fourth largest university campus in the US. This session will also include case studies and lessons learned from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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