Sessions By Track
Schedule | Technical Program | Presentations | Speakers and Invited Guests | Educational Credits
Building Operations & Maintenance (O&M)With ever-greater reductions in energy intensity required, commodity costs rising, and budgets shrinking, building operations and maintenance are more important than ever. This track is geared toward the O&M professional. |
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ContractingA premier Energy Program requires knowledgeable contracting and technical professionals. Today's complex energy markets, compounded by the downturn in the financial/economic stability of the world, pose significant challenges to Federal energy managers and contracting officers. Discover the contract vehicles and methods to make your program a success. |
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Energy 101This track is designed for new energy managers who want to gain a basic understanding about a wide variety of essential elements that comprise a comprehensive energy management program. Although the sessions will focus on the "basics", they are designed to be fast-paced and will cover a broad range of topics. |
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Energy Lawyers & Contracting Officers Working GroupThis track is designed for lawyers and contracting officers on energy project teams. Learn about contracting vehicles, technical issues, and authorities, and discuss common challenges unique to energy programs. GovEnergy has outlined sessions of particular value to energy lawyers and contracting officers. The capstone will be a meeting of FEMP's Energy Lawyers and Contracting Officers Working Group on Wednesday morning. Participate in this open forum where sleeves are rolled up and professionals work together – with YOUR input – to craft improvements and solutions. |
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Energy SecurityLearn how federal facilities are increasingly vulnerable to utility interruptions and how to develop proper security measures for energy and critical utilities. |
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Legislation, Policy & LeadershipWe will cover in detail the latest in federal legislation and policies including, energy efficiency projects for federal facilities being developed with funding under the ARRA; new energy and climate change legislation being debated in Congress; new policy guidance implementing provisions in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA); and FEMP programs and resources to assist agencies in meeting legislative and executive requirements. |
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Metering & Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS)So you have a metering and/or EMCS requirement. Great! What are you going to meter or control? Are you making good use of the data that is pouring into your files? Let us help you make the most of the data you are collecting. Industry experts describe case studies and scenarios of making meter data work for you. |
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Project FinancingCase studies and tools will be presented to enhance your success at using utility financing, performance contracting, Enhanced Use Leasing, and Power Purchase Agreements. |
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RenewablesThe green revolution is sweeping the country – discover the latest renewable energy technologies and projects in the federal sector to meet mandates. Learn the fundamentals of renewable systems, hear what other facilities are doing in the field, and understand the special challenges and rewards involved in getting renewable projects implemented. |
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Specialty BuildingsSpecialty buildings are your energy hogs and can unfavorably skew your statistics. Small changes here can have a big impact on achieving your energy intensity goals. We’ll offer solutions to the unique challenges of non-standard, high-intensity building types that use a greater amount of energy and water per square foot than the typical building due to such things as intensive HVAC requirements, health, safety, and security concerns, and 24/7 operations. |
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SustainabilitySustainability and green buildings are increasingly important in both the public and private sector. EPACT 2005, EO 13423 and EISA require the Federal government to have sustainable facilities. Learn about sustainability strategies such as materials, operations, certifications, standards, fleet issues, and the Federal mandates. International, federal, and local experts will present accomplishments and case studies. |
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TechnologyLearn about technology available today and how some new twists solve age-old problems. These sessions will spotlight advances in technology beneficial to Federal facilities. |
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WaterIndustry experts will ensures that attendees better understand EO13423 and EISA section 438. We will teach attendees how to assess existing water usage and expose them to advanced outdoor water savings methods. Including advancements in outdoor water efficiency such as Rain Water Harvesting, Xeriscaping, Naturalization, Ground Water Harvesting, Leveraging Rain Gardens, managing impervious surfaces and design concepts for a thorough water efficiency project. We will also present case studies from EPA, The University of Texas and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. |
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