Thursday, March 5, 2009
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Optional pre-conference workshop:
Wyoming Energy Conservation Improvement Program (WYECIP) Overview
Tom Fuller, Wyoming Business Council
WYECIP is a simple, quick way for facility owners to implement and finance energy conservation measures. WYECIP facilitates performance contracting, which a method of funding energy conservation measures through guaranteed energy is saving. Find out how Performance Contracting works, meet some of the approved Energy Service Company, and learn how you can use WYECIP to complement utility conservation programs and DSM to achieve implementation goals. |
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Opening Luncheon Buffet with round table discussions
1:00 – 1:15 p.m. Welcoming Remarks
- Tiger Adolf, Wyoming Energy Council
- Tom Fuller, Wyoming Business Council
Session: Perspective from Utilities and Government
- Chair: Tiger Adolf, Wyoming Energy Council
 1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Opening Keynote Presentation: Renewable Electricity, Future
Technology Challenges
During the past 25 years at NREL, Bob Noun has shaped the way renewable energy and energy efficient technologies are seen and understood by the public, elected officials and other stakeholders. With a realistic and technically sound vision of the potential of renewable energy, Bob has built strategic national and international relationships key to NREL’s success.
- Robert J. Noun, Executive Director, Communications &
External Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy's National
Renewable Energy Laboratory
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. New Administration Outlook: Potential and Challenges
What sort of program changes can you expect related to utilities, energy efficiency, and Demand Side Management from the new national administration? Gain insight into the integration of federal and state initiatives to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and “smart grid/meter”
- Ron Horstman, Western Area Power Administration
- Patty Crow, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(referenced material)
- Tom Fuller, Wyoming Business Council
2:45 - 3:00 p.m. Refreshment break
3:00 – 3:45 p.m. Energy Efficiency Program Snapshots: Wyoming
Highlights of regional utility activities related to residential energy efficiency activities being offered now and program planning underway for implementation in 2009.
- Rob Morris, Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power
- Russell Kirlin, Questar Gas Company
- Paul Smith, SourceGas
- Sheldon Albertson, Niobrara Electric
Association
3:45 – 4:30 p.m. Energy Efficiency Program Snapshots: Neighboring States
Highlights of regional utility activities related to residential energy efficiency activities being offered now and program planning underway for implementation in 2009.
- James Gilroy, PacifiCorp
- Jim Bunch, Black Hills Power
- Paul Smith, SourceGas
- Mike McCoy, Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Efficiency Program Roundtable Discussion
Discussion of program design innovations presented in the snapshot panels, including commercial and residential plans from around the country that are designed to meet the energy efficiency needs of customers as an integrated effort in utility program portfolios, rather than as siloed, stand-alone program efforts. What are the commonalities? What do stakeholders want? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each potential program/suggestion?
- Moderator: Ron Horstman, Western Area Power Administration
5:00 - 6:30 pm Networking Reception in hotel lounge
Friday, March 6, 2009
7:30 a.m. –8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet served with roundtable discussions in hotel restaurant
Session: Perspective from Trade Allies and Contractors
- Chair: Tom Fuller, Wyoming Business Council
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Emerging Technology Showcase
Overview of technologies and strategies available to help design and implement aggressive energy efficiency program goals.
- Tom Dubos, Apogee Interactive
- Lon Garrison, Convectair
- Cliff Holme, Climatemaster/Thermal Supply, Inc
- Ed Thomas, UtilityExchange.org
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Refreshment break
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Building a Contractor Network
Discover what goes into establishing and maintaining a network of contractors to refer to home and business owners for energy efficiency renewable energy improvements
- Bruce Matulich, Electric & Gas Industries Association
- Tiger Adolf, Wyoming Energy Council
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Late-Breaking News
Update from the Governor’s Office regarding the Weatherization Program ramp-up and other stimulus package impacts
- Jacqueline Petroski, Consultant, Wyoming Department of Family Services
11:30 a.m. – 12 noon Closing Remarks
- Tom Fuller, Wyoming Business Council
- Tiger Adolf, Wyoming Energy Council
12 noon Adjourn
12 noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch buffet served with Roundtable discussions
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