Agenda
“Connecting Trade Ally Partners with Public Sector Clients to Produce Cost Effective Energy Efficiency Investments”
Crowne Plaza O’Hare – 5440 North River Road - Rosemont, Illinois
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
7:45Registration and Breakfast
8:30Welcome and Introduction
Agnes Mrozowski, Acting Director Illinois State Energy Office
8:40Illinois Energy Now Trade Ally Program
Salvatore (Sam) Rinaldi, Energy Resources Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
8:50Illinois DCEONatural Gas Limited Time Offer
Byron Lloyd, Illinois Energy Office, Public Sector Energy Efficiency Programs
9:00Energy Efficiency Investment Opportunities for Counties and Municipalities
Carol Kulek, Illinois Association of County Board Members
9:10 Illinois Green Economy Network, Illinois Community College Targeted Energy Management and Training Program
Stephen Bell, Director of College Partnerships, IGEN
9:20Illinois Public Sector Boiler Tune Up and Steamtrap Incentives
Stefano Galiasso, Research Engineer, Energy Resources Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
9:30Illinois Association of Park Districts, “Promoting Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Practices”
Sue Triphahn, CMP, Educational Services and Conference Director, Illinois Association of Park Districts
9:40DCEO Incentives and Program Updates
Agnes Mrozowski, Acting Director Illinois State Energy Office
9:50 Efficient Living Program Guidelines & FAQs
Kate Brown, Senior Housing Research Specialist Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC)
10:00Break and Networking
10:20 Illinois K-12 Schools, Approaches for Improving EEPS Program Promotion
Byron Lloyd, Illinois Energy Office, Public Sector Energy Efficiency Programs
10:30 Optimizing the Energy Performance of K-12 Schools
Ruairi M. Barnwell, Energy Services Leader, DLR Group
10:40Com EdSmall Business Energy Savings: Program Overview and Success Stories
Anna Selgert, SBES Outreach Representative ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business®
11:00Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Program Update
Paige G. Knutsen, Senior Program Manager, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Natural Gas Savings Program
11:10NicorGas Program Offerings
Janet Sebahar, Trade Ally Manager for the Nicor Gas Efficiency Program, Nicor Gas
11:20SEDAC Assessments and Technical Support
Kristine Chalifoux,Director of Management Operations, Smart Energy Design Assistance Center
11:30MEEA Building Operator Certification (BOC) and Illinois Home Performance(IHP) Training
Michael Hairston and Eric Roach, Senior Program Associate, MEEA Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
11:45Lunch
1:00Importance of Back-up Generators for Emergency Situations
Ken Copenhaver, Senior Research Engineer, Energy Resources Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
1:10Understanding LEDs & Controls
Richard H. Wyton, Corporate Lighting Consultant
1:20USDOE State Energy Program, Competitive Grant Award, Showcase Energy Projects in the Illinois Public Sector
Henry Kurth, Associate Director, Energy Resources Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
1:30Individual Project Consultations (optional)
1:40Networking Break to meet with Trade Allies,Utility Representatives, DCEO Staff and Colleagues
3:15Adjourned