9th Rocky Mountain Utility Efficiency ExchangePresented September 30 - October 2, 2015 at Aspen Meadows, Aspen, ColoradoVideos
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015 | |
7:30 - 9:00am | Breakfast Buffet in Meadows Restaurant and First-Timers Orientation Buffet breakfast with opportunity to network. If this is your first time attending the Exchange, look for the specially marked tables at breakfast and join in a brief orientation on how to optimize your experience. Guide: Ron Horstman, Western Area Power Authority |
9:00 - 12:00noon | Morning Session Co-Chairs: Jackie Ducharme, Xcel Energy and Kenny Romero, Colorado Springs Utilities |
9:00 - 10:15am | Utility/Government Roundtable Discussion Brief introduction from a representative from each utility and government agency present on the one topic they would most like to discuss during the roundtable and the one item that they would most like to learn or share during this event. |
10:15 - 10:30am | Refreshment Break |
10:30 - 12:00noon | Utility/Government Roundtable Discussion (continued) Facilitated discussion that includes what are anticipated to be greatest customer program challenges in 2016 and other topics identified most in earlier discussions or "written in" during a pre-event survey. (Please complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/ RMUEERound by September 24 to rank the relative importance of the topics listed there.) |
12:00 - 2:00pm | Lunch Buffet in Meadows Restaurant Buffet lunch with opportunity to network. |
2:00 - 5:00pm | General Session Afternoon Session Co-Chairs: Mary Wiener, Holy Cross Energy and Ryland French, City of Aspen Utilities |
2:00 - 2:15pm | Welcoming Remarks |
2:15 - 2:45pm | Opening Keynote Presentation
Raising the Bar: Taking Programs to Next Level (and Getting Beyond Low- Hanging Fruit)
Gene serves on the boards of directors of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and the China–U.S. Energy Efficiency Alliance. He also serves in an advisory capacity to numerous initiatives, including as a member of the executive leadership group for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-led State Energy Efficiency Action Network. In 2012, he received EPA's first Climate Leadership Award for individual leadership. |
2:45 - 3:15pm |
Mary Wiener, Holy Cross Energy; John-Ryan Lockman, Energy Smart Colorado; Marty Treadway, CORE; and Erica Sparhawk, CLEER |
3:15 - 3:45pm |
Potential Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Opportunities in Indoor Agriculture Amy Ellsworth, Cadmus with Cheryl Winch, Cadmus |
3:45 - 4:00pm | Refreshment Break |
4:00 - 4:30pm |
Smart Thermostats: The Future or Just a Distraction? Lee Hamilton, Xcel Energy |
4:30 - 5:00pm |
Intelligent Efficiency: How Data Analytics Is Accelerating Energy Efficiency Dian Grueneich, Senior Research Scholar, Stanford University’s Precourt Energy Efficiency Center |
5:00 - 5:30pm | Exhibitor Showcase Lightning round of exhibitor introductions. |
5:30 - 7:00pm | Networking Reception with Poster Session Hosted bar and hors d'oeurves among the sponsor displays and posters. 0.5 BPI CEU Poster Session Co-Chairs: Susie Strife, Boulder County, and Tracey Hewson, Loveland Water and Power
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Thursday, October 1, 2015 | ||
7:30 - 8:45am | Breakfast Buffet in Meadows Restaurant Buffet breakfast with opportunity to network. |
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Two concurrent Session Tracks will be presented Thursday morning | ||
8:45 - 12:00pm | Residential Breakout Session Co-Chairs: Ron Horstman, Western Area Power Administration and Alantha Garrison, Gunnison County Electric Cooperative |
Commercial and Technology Breakout Session Co-Chairs: Adam Perry, Platte River Power Authority, and Keith Emerson, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association |
8:45 – 9:15am |
How Does Your (Community Solar) Garden Grow? Cary Hayes and Susannah Pedigo, Pristine Sun; Cheryl Winch, Cadmus |
Integrated Lighting Controls: Enabling Deeper Savings and LED Adoption Jackie Ducharme, Xcel Energy; Kyle Hemmi, CLEAResult |
9:15 – 9:45am |
Raising the Bar - Two Utilities' Approaches to Residential HVAC Contractor Education John Phelan, Fort Collins Utilities and Ann Kirkpatrick, Xcel Energy with Michael Levinson, Group14 Engineering |
Colorado Dairy and Irrigation Efficiency Program Michael Turner, Colorado Energy Office |
9:45 - 10:15am |
Energy Auditing and Data Quality: A Collaborative Approach between Implementation and Software Andy Bardwell, Ph.D., OptiMiser LLC |
HVAC & Building Performance Workforce Development Online: This IS 21st Century WE&T Chris Compton, HVACRedu.net & ItsAboutQ.net |
10:15 - 10:30am | Refreshment Break | Refreshment Break |
10:30 – 11:00am |
New Outreach Strategies to Engage Low Income Customers Luke Ilderton, Energy Outreach Colorado; Erica Sparhawk, CLEER |
Brad Davids, Nest |
11:00 - 11:30 am |
Just the Tests and Nothing but the Tests Larry Zarker, Chief Executive Officer, Building Performance Institute |
Selling/Promoting Lighting programs to Utilities and Government Ray Pierotti, La Plata Electric Association, with Adam Perry and other utility program participants TBD |
11:30 - 12noon | Residential Snapshot Panel
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Commercial Snapshot Panel
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12noon - 2:00pm | Lunch Buffet in Meadows restaurant restaurant followed by Activity Break with small group discussion Buffet lunch with opportunity to network. |
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2:00 - 5:00pm | Afternoon Session Co-Chairs: John Phelan, Fort Collins Utilities and Alan Stoinski, Cheyenne Light, Fuel, & Power | |
2:00 - 2:30pm |
Impact of Midstream Incentives for Colorado Cooling Kim Spickard, Xcel Energy |
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2:30 - 3:00pm |
Put Home Energy Ratings in Your Toolbox Peter Rusin, Colorado Energy Office with Larry Zarker, Chief Executive Officer, Building Performance Institute |
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3:00 - 3:30pm | Refreshment Break | |
3:30 - 4:00pm |
Lessons Learned from FCL&P Solar Power Purchase Program Norm Weaver, Sr. Energy Services Engineer, Fort Collins Utilities |
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4:00 - 4:30pm |
Fort Collins Accelerated Climate Goals and Framework Plan John Phelan, PE Energy Services Manager, Fort Collins Utilities |
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4:30 - 5:00pm | Closing Keynote Moments that Matter: Rethinking the DSM Experience to Drive Performance Neel Gulhar, Senior Director of Product Strategy at Opower Utilities worldwide are confronting the perfect storm. Demand is flattening, distributed generation is rising and new regulations are hitting the generation stack. All while new competitors are entering the marketplace. What’s at stake are tomorrow’s energy consumers. To thrive for another century, utilities must capture their attention and exceed their expectations. It starts with the customer experience. |
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6:00 - 7:00pm | Networking Reception at 39 Degrees Lounge at Sky Hotel (Downtown Aspen) |
Friday, October 2, 2015 | |
7:30 - 9:00am | Breakfast Buffet in Meadows Restaurant Buffet breakfast with opportunity to network. |
9:00 - 12:00noon |
Team-Building Activities Outdoor exercises (weather permitting) will include guided hikes, runs, biking and more such as:
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12:00pm | Adjourn |
Event Photos and Professional Portraits | |
The professionals who attended the 9th Rocky Mountain Utility Efficiency Exchange had an opportunity to update their professional photograph with a complimentary portrait by D. Keith Pictures. Everyone who registered received an email with the log in information and password. Access the event photos now. Professional portraits are expected to be available by October 15, 2015.
If you attended the Exchange and have forgotten or did not receive the group password, please contact [email protected] for a reminder. |
Platinum Sponsors | |
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CITY OF ASPEN UTILITIESCity of Aspen Utilities provides reliable and economic electric service to approximately 2,371 residential, commercial, hotel, and condominium service connects. All service is within Aspen City limits. www.aspenpitkin.com |
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HOLY CROSS ENERGYHoly Cross Energy, formed in 1939, is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative utility providing electricity, energy products and services to more than 55,000 consumers in the Western Colorado Counties of Eagle, Pitkin, Garfield, Mesa and Gunnison. www.holycross.com |
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CLEARESULTCLEAResult helps utilities, businesses and individuals make the wise use of energy a way of life. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, CLEAResult designs, markets and implements energy programs around the globe. Our experienced energy experts tailor strategies to our clients' specific needs and circumstances. www.clearesult.com |
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ENERGY SMART COLORADOEnergy Smart Colorado is a growing network of member organizations that share the same mission–to make energy improvements simple and affordable. The platform includes a comprehensive field assessment tool, a robust data management system, BPI-certified energy advisors, a network of qualified analysts and contractors, and access to loans and incentives. www.energysmartcolorado.com |
Gold Sponsors | |
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PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITYPlatte River Power Authority generates and delivers reliable, low-cost and environmentally responsible electricity to its owner communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland, Colorado, where it is distributed by each municipal utility to residents and businesses. www.prpa.org
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NEXANT, INC.Nexant, Inc. optimizes the energy value chain through an unmatched demand management and intelligent grid solutions platform to improve operational and financial efficiency, reduce risk and enhance customer satisfaction. Nexant DSM and energy efficiency solutions provide effective business process and program management from design and evaluation, back office to customer and trade ally engagement, through an innovative and proven suite of services and software. www.nexant.com |
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WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATIONWestern Area Power Administration program is committed to improving energy efficiency through collaboration, training and effective planning. We offer our customers powerful tools to turn efficiency and conservation into energy resources. From workshops to websites to equipment loans, all are designed to build and strengthen utility energy management strategies. www.wapa.gov |
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XCEL ENERGYXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company and offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.3 million electricity customers and 1.8 million natural gas customers. Xcel Energy operates Windsource®, the Nation's largest voluntary wind energy program in terms of customers. www.xcelenergy.com |
Silver Sponsors | |
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AM CONSERVATION GROUPAM Conservation Group is the leading expert in energy and water efficiency solutions designed to provide maximum value for a client's investment. Since its inception, the company has facilitated some of the largest and most effective energy preservation programs in U.S. history with utility companies, program managers and government agencies. www.amconservationgroup.com |
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A-TEC ENERGYA-TEC Energy is a company focused solely on fulfilling energy efficiency and demand side management programs for electric and natural gas utilities. A-TEC provides but is not limited to the following services: Administration, Incentive processing, Fulfillment, Audits, Verifications, Residential Load Management and Trade Ally support. www.a-tec.com |
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BOULDER COUNTY'S OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITYBoulder County's Office of Sustainability's mission is to ensure Boulder County's operations and decision-making reflect our commitment to Environmental, Social and Economic sustainability and to build partnerships to help make the broader community more sustainable. www.bouldercounty.org/env/ sustainability/pages/default.aspx |
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BUILDING PERFORMANCE INSTITUTEBPI is the nation's premier building performance credentialing, quality assurance and standards setting organization. BPI develops technical standards using an open, transparent, consensus-based process built on sound building science. From these standards, we develop professional certifications for individuals, company-wide credentials for BPI GoldStar Contractors, home energy rating systems and quality assurance services that help raise the bar in home performance contracting. BPI is approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) as an accredited developer of American National Standards and as a certifying body for personnel credentials. www.bpihomeowner.org |
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CADMUSCadmus delivers cross-disciplinary services and solutions that help our clients achieve their goals while also creating social and economic value that improves people's lives. Our team of Energy Services Advisors provides expertise in energy policy, energy efficiency, demand response, renewables and distributed generation, potential studies, resource planning, finance, carbon, and smart grid. To learn more, visit us at: www.cadmusgroup.com |
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COLORADO ENERGY OFFICEThe Colorado Energy Office's mission is to improve the effective use of all of Colorado's energy resources and the efficient consumption of energy in all economic sectors that benefit the economic and environmental health of the state. www.colorado.gov/energy |
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COLORADO RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATIONColorado Rural Electric Association is the statewide trade association representing Colorado's electric cooperatives. CREA's membership is composed of all 22 of the state's electric distribution cooperative associations and one generation and transmission cooperative. www.crea.coop |
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EMBERTEC USAEmbertec USA's main focus is developing intelligent, power-saving plug load management devices utilizing a unique microprocessor controlled chip and supporting platform technology. This technology reduces all forms of power wastage, including standby power usage – electricity that is used by appliances while they are turned off – and active wastage from devices left on but not being used. www.embertec.com |
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EVOLVE TECHNOLOGIESEvolve Technologies develops innovations that help people Enjoy More and Use Less.Our core technology, ShowerStart, saves the water and energy that's wasted while waiting for the shower to become warm. With ShowerStart, a thermostatic shut-off valve (TSV) is all that's needed to conserve without changing shower pressure or flow. www.thinkevolve.com |
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FRANKLIN ENERGY SERVICES, LLCSince its inception in 1994, Franklin Energy has implemented energy efficiency programs for utility, state and municipality clients nationwide. The unbiased third-party firm of over 400 expert specialists pinpoints value-driven, goal-focused efficiency solutions for its clients and their customers, from business to residential and everything in between. The firm received the Energy Star Sustained Excellence award for five consecutive years and was awarded Outstanding Energy Efficient Technology Deployment of the Year in 2013 by the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP). www.franklinenergy.com |
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HOMESERVEHomeserve and Energy Pioneers have innovated a unique Energy Efficiency retro-fit model that provides for a customer-centric approach that leverages a strategic marketing engine to deliver market-leading results in the residential weatherization space. Our turnkey program can be deployed without tapping into SBC/ratepayer dollars. This allows us to not only meet utilities targeted energy and demand savings targets, but also to delight utility customers and enable utilities to deepen customer relationships. www.homeserveusa.com |
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LUMENEERING INNOVATIONSLumeneering Innovations works with business owners and real estate managers to take advantage of large cash rebates from the Save on Energy upgrade program currently offered by the Ontario Power Authority and other. The utility programs provide companies with the opportunity to upgrade existing lighting systems with new high-efficiency Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lighting solutions. Our next-generation LED systems are already serving our clients that include car dealerships, municipal buildings, manufacturing site and ski resorts. Learn more at www.lumeneeringinnovations.com |
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POWER TAKEOFFSince 2007, Power TakeOff has delivered industry leading interval data monitoring, reporting, and analysis services through a Software as a Service platform. As the exclusive interval data provider to Xcel Energy's non-residential customer market since 2008, Power TakeOff has organically developed strong customer roots in the Southwest, Rocky Mountain and Midwest regions. Recent approval as an official Green Button application developer has enabled the company to quickly expand nationally. www.powertakeoff.com |
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TRICKLESTARTrickleStar. We manufacture a wide range of advanced power strips and energy monitoring devices suitable for residential and commercial plug-load energy efficiency applications. 1.2 million units of our Tier 1 advanced power strips have been deployed through U.S. utility programs as a proven measure to manage standby or “vampire” power waste. Our Tier 2 advanced power strips also manage active power use through a combination of infrared remote signal sensing and motion detection to accurately determine user engagement with their TV and entertainment system. The best way to save energy is to stop wasting it! www.tricklestar.com TechniArt. TechniArt drives program participation by meeting customers in unique locations and leveraging one-on-one engagement. Our services include online stores and ecommerce solutions that drive purchases; pop-up retail events at offices, malls, and festivals; commercial and small business fulfillment, wholesale, and midstream programs; and direct install programs for residential customers. www.techniart.com |
Promotional Partner | |
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUSINESS COALITIONEnergy Efficiency Business Coalition (EEBC) is a business trade organization dedicated to furthering the energy efficiency industry in Colorado. Formed in 2007, it is the primary source of information, influence and interconnection for the numerous businesses that are involved in the manufacturing, distribution, installation, sales and marketing of energy efficiency technologies and services. EEBC works with utilities, municipalities, the Public Utility Commission, and the state legislature to promote energy efficiency policies and programs that support the business objectives of the member businesses. www.eebco.org |