GovEnergy - The Premier Energy Training Workshop and Trade Show for Federal Agencies

TRACK: Energy Projects A-Z

 SESSION INTENT: Learn how to develop your projects, from identifying opportunities to properly reporting the results

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Undertaking a project is a daunting task. This session teaches the project planner how projects should work from start to finish. Learn how to employ available tools to set realistic goals, understand the needs of your organization, develop a life-cycle cost analysis, plan, and accommodate equipment obsolescence.

TRACK: Energy Projects A-Z

SESSION INTENT: Chart your project course from concept to completion. Understand the important considerations to planning and executing a project that delivers results.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: There are many factors that can impact the success of a project, and understanding the critical elements is a must. You will gain an understanding of the importance of team composition, setting expectations, Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements and vendor selection, internal communication, organization of project review and approval, and leadership commitment.

TRACK: Energy Projects A-Z

SESSION INTENT: Navigate the myriad of publically available online tools for use during development of an energy efficiency or water conservation project during this hands-on training session.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: This session will introduce you to the vast array of publically available online tools that can be used by an energy manager or project developer to develop energy and water savings projects. An in-depth review of the tools will help you find publically available online links for energy costs, historical weather data; rebates; federal, state, and local tax regulations; renewable energy technologies; and measurement and verification (M&V). Also included will be valuable links for specific energy and water conservation measures.

TRACK: Energy Projects A-Z

SESSION INTENT: Review and discuss many of the initial steps needed to define a project and ensure that it starts on track.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Learn from experienced industry leaders about what you should consider when beginning to plan your energy efficiency and water conservation projects, from benchmarking individual facilities to prioritizing multifaceted energy projects. This session will provide the energy project planner with strategies to select viable projects and gather data to justify these projects. This session will conclude with the introduction of procurement strategies available to move your energy and water conservation projects forward.

TRACK: Energy Projects A-Z

 SESSION INTENT: Learn how to develop a project scope of work from a technical perspective to ensure its success.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: This session will provide proven tools and techniques to employ as you begin your projects. We will discuss how to manage distractions, develop risk strategies, establish trust with the management team, provide contracting officers with what they need, and review ways to ensure that your vision is properly implemented.

TRACK: Energy Projects A-Z

 SESSION INTENT: Learn how to build the financial and operational case to make your energy project a high priority

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Learn how to develop a strong case for critical projects and better understand the drivers for projects and the tools to make your argument. Learn how to present life-cycle-cost comparisons of alternative options and overcome "color of money" barriers. We will review proper use of evaluation tools, lesser-known funding sources such as incentives and rebates, and how to make funding instruments work for your projects.

TRACK: Energy Projects A-Z

SESSION INTENT: Examine the next steps after your project is approved and the contract is signed.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Ensuring a smooth transition from project development to successful execution requires planning. While each project is unique, there are common characteristics of all projects. This session will help you address scheduling, access, security, safety, training, communications, and other critical components of virtually every type of energy project.

TRACK: Energy Projects A-Z

SESSION INTENT: Learn about contracting options and how to prepare solid project contracts.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: This session provides an overview of contacting options for energy efficiency projects. Learn how to have the statement of work implemented, understand the nuances of the various contracting vehicles, engage your contracting agent, and take all of the information from your project and use it to build bulletproof contracts.

TRACK: Energy Projects A-Z

SESSION INTENT: Learn how retro-commissioning can help you identify projects, and how to incorporate commissioning into your projects.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: This session will provide an overview of retro-commissioning, re-commissioning, and commissioning. Follow the commissioning process and learn how to interact with commissioning agents and develop a successful implementation strategy. You will understand how to maintain persistence of savings, learn from past issues, and obtain project acceptance.