TRACK: Attitudes, Behavior & Culture

SESSION INTENT: Examine the basis for changing the culture in the workplace and sustaining a behavioral change program.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Ever wonder why nobody cares about the energy program? In this session, we explore the many and varied roadblocks that contribute to obstacles and active resistance that prevent the energy program from succeeding. Learn to not only build cultural change and overcome obstacles, but also sustain the change by modifying behavior.

TRACK: Building Technologies

SESSION INTENT: Identify potential energy-saving lighting technologies that are just- over-the-horizon.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Cutting-edge lighting technologies are introduced to the marketplace every day. Come and get a head-start on implementing future technologies.

TRACK: Complying with Federal Directives

SESSION INTENT: Understand mandates that are driving federal agencies to seek renewable energy solutions.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Learn to identify the mandates requiring federal agencies to include renewable energy in their portfolios and describe the past practices associated with agency compliance, including purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates. "Ratcheting up" of mandates and on-site production of electricity will be discussed.

TRACK: Energy 501

SESSION INTENT: Explore the possibilities and discover the complexities of alternative financing projects—an immediate need, due to dwindling federal funds.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: With decreasing funding for government agencies, alternative financing opportunities are a viable option to fulfill significant funding shortfalls. Alternative funding traditionally includes energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), utility energy service contracts (UESCs), and enhanced use lease (EUL) contracting mechanisms. For many years, government agencies have benefited from these contracts. Yet, these contracts are complicated and carry risks for both government agencies and contractors who provide the required results. To be successful, both government and contractors must work together

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.

TRACK: Energy Security

SESSION INTENT: Learn from subject matter experts which resources are required to enable an organization to improve its energy security posture.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Developing an integrated solution for energy security includes several key variables that are often overlooked. You will learn how to align your organization's structure, skills, capabilities, processes, supporting systems (e.g., communications, data), and plans (e.g., energy contingencies in mission related plans) to enhance energy security.

TRACK: GovEnergy Roundtable

SESSION INTENT: Determine how to maintain a secure cyber environment amid the convergence of energy management and IT.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Energy and IT have are increasingly intertwined as we become reliant on devices and systems that are more intelligent, responsive, manageable, and accessible. While making our facilities more efficient and sustainable, they have also created new vulnerabilities. We'll share lessons learned and best practices to maintain a secure cyber environment amid this convergence.

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.

TRACK: Operations and Maintenance for Improved Building Performance

SESSION INTENT: Learn about O&M best practices through real-life examples.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: This session will use case studies to demonstrate how an effective, properly designed O&M plan includes upkeep of the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and building systems so that building energy efficiency targets are met over the life of the building. O&M is also the discipline through which long-term goals of economy, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and pollution prevention can be achieved, while meeting the comfort, health, and safety requirements of the tenants. Discuss how best practices, as defined by key industry organizations such as the Building Commissioning Association, fit the government's diverse project delivery methods and contracting arrangements.

TRACK: Policy, Planning & Leadership

SESSION INTENT: Learn out about the Department of Defense's role in creating the biofuel industry.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: The DoD is embarking on a new age of energy delivery for its tactical vehicles, non-tactical vehicles, and installation power. Learn from experts in the services, service labs and COCOMS how the military is taking a leading role in creating a biofuel industry that will help reduce our dependence on foreign oil, enhance energy security, provide price stability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

TRACK: Renewables

SESSION INTENT: Learn whether siting wind at your location is the right technology to pursue.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Explore wind concepts by discussing common site challenges, system economics, and case studies of recent projects installed at federal sites.

TRACK: Specialty Buildings

SESSION INTENT: Review examples of how to assess current industrial operations and develop measures using new energy technologies and practices to realize higher levels of energy efficiency, utility cost management, and sustainability.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Learn from case studies of successful methods, technology applications, measures, and practices that effectively reduce energy use, manage energy costs, and promote sustainability related to industrial operations.

TRACK: Sustainability & Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

SESSION INTENT: Increase your understanding of Federal Green Procurement Programs and discover how to effect change within your organization.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Learn about the impact you can make by purchasing renewable, bio-based products for your organization. Educate yourself on how Green Procurement Programs can provide "green" jobs and new markets for farmers, manufacturers, and vendors.

TRACK: Utility Infrastructure

SESSION INTENT: Develop an enterprise approach to infrastructure and energy planning.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: U.S. Department of Defense installations have embraced new principles and are implementing base planning practices that are sustainable and energy efficient. This workshop will discuss how to use installation planning techniques to integrate principles of sustainability and energy efficiency. We will review installation case studies that have applied this integrative approach.

TRACK: Water

SESSION INTENT: Identify the vast amount of opportunities for water conservation in hospitals.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: Hospital water-use intensity is much greater than other facilities. On average, bathrooms account for only 33% of the total consumption in hospitals. Experts will describe additional opportunities in kitchens, processes, and central plants that will help you meet and exceed the federal reduction mandates.