TRACK DESCRIPTION: Learn what elements to include when building a comprehensive energy management program. This nine session series is designed for energy managers new to the field of federal energy management. All sessions will be fast-paced; starting with the basics, and covering a wide variety of topics.
| SESSION TIME & LOCATION: Monday, Room: 263/264 | SESSION TITLE: Introduction to Energy Management PRESENTERS:
| TRACK: Introduction to Energy Concepts SESSION INTENT: Discover the broad drivers and objectives of energy management. SESSION DESCRIPTION: This session will provide a fundamental overview of energy management, including the "why" and the "what." The "how" of energy management will correspond with the other sessions in this track, including the role of Resource Efficiency Managers (REMs). |
| SESSION TIME & LOCATION: Monday, Room: 263/264 | SESSION TITLE: Facility Audits and Evaluations: What I Have, What I Need, and Where am I Going? PRESENTERS:
| TRACK: Introduction to Energy Concepts SESSION INTENT: Explore energy audits and learn how to decipher the information contained within. SESSION DESCRIPTION: Learn how to apply basic skills for benchmarking your existing facilities. You will be able to determine and prioritize effective energy efficiency initiatives and verify system performance. Some of the areas covered will be lighting and measurement and verification (M&V). |
| SESSION TIME & LOCATION: Monday, Room: 263/264 | SESSION TITLE: Energy Economics: The Cash Cow is Out of Milk, Now What? PRESENTERS:
| TRACK: Introduction to Energy Concepts SESSION INTENT: Evaluate the financial aspects of energy efficiency projects. SESSION DESCRIPTION: Review financing vehicles, including energy savings performance contracts (ESPC) and utility energy service contracts (UESC). True values of energy projects will be explored through life-cycle costing. |
| SESSION TIME & LOCATION: Monday, Room: 263/264 | SESSION TITLE: Operation and Maintenance: When They Pass the Torch, How do I Keep it from Going Out? PRESENTERS:
| TRACK: Introduction to Energy Concepts SESSION INTENT: Realize that the opportunity to save starts with the equipment you already own. SESSION DESCRIPTION: Identify strategies that increase energy efficiency, equipment life, and operational functionality that exist under your control. The successful balance of energy efficiency and operations and maintenance will be illustrated. |
| SESSION TIME & LOCATION: Tuesday, Room: 263/264 | SESSION TITLE: Technologies: Tomorrow is Too Late—GO!! PRESENTERS:
| TRACK: Introduction to Energy Concepts SESSION INTENT: Discover the most commonly utilized, proven energy efficient technologies. SESSION DESCRIPTION: Find out where to first seek energy savings. A brief synopsis of technologies will be presented with an "Oprah style" interview of the most prevalent technologies utilized in energy projects, such as lighting upgrades and controls. |
| SESSION TIME & LOCATION: Tuesday, Room: 263/264 | SESSION TITLE: To Renew or not to Renew: That is the Eternal Question PRESENTERS:
| TRACK: Introduction to Energy Concepts SESSION INTENT: Discover the basics of renewable energy technologies. SESSION DESCRIPTION: Learn from case studies about solar applications, key considerations, and unique financing alternatives for PV, solar hot water, and electric vehicles. |
| SESSION TIME & LOCATION: Tuesday, Room: 263/264 | SESSION TITLE: Steam 101 PRESENTERS:
| TRACK: Introduction to Energy Concepts SESSION INTENT: Garner a basic SESSION DESCRIPTION: This fast-paced session reviews best practices for steam systems. You will discover the importance of improvements in energy savings and system operation. |
| SESSION TIME & LOCATION: Wednesday, Room: 263/264 | SESSION TITLE: Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning: Who, Where, What, When and Why? PRESENTERS:
| TRACK: Introduction to Energy Concepts SESSION INTENT: Discover how to ensure that you receive what you paid for. SESSION DESCRIPTION: Understand the value and methods for completing commissioning for energy projects and retro-commissioning for existing buildings to achieve the mandates from recent energy legislation. |
| SESSION TIME & LOCATION: Wednesday, Room: 263/264 | SESSION TITLE: Behavior: You Can Lead a Horse to Water, but You Can't Make Him Drink PRESENTERS:
| TRACK: Introduction to Energy Concepts SESSION INTENT: Identify techniques to leverage the least expensive and most pervasive method of energy efficiency. SESSION DESCRIPTION: Tap into potential energy savings by motivating individuals in your organization. Institute a continuous awareness program and find out where to get ready-made awareness materials such as articles, posters, and bookmarks. Recognize the "champions" who can serve as role models for others and help change the culture in your organization. |