Session A1: Federal and State Energy Programs Track A: Optimizing Energy Efficiency

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Elin Shepard , CEM, LEED AP BD+C

Account Management Consultant

CLEAResult

Chairperson

Developing Innovative Public Policy as a Roadmap of Efficiency, Equity and Good Governance

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

David Wortman , ISSP-SA, LEED-AP BD+C

Statewide Sustainability Officer

State of Oregon

Speaker

Developing Innovative Public Policy as a Roadmap of Efficiency, Equity, and Good Governance

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Elin Shepard , CEM, LEED AP BD+C

Account Management Consultant

CLEAResult

Speaker

Developing Innovative Public Policy as a Roadmap of Efficiency, Equity and Good Governance

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Herbert Dwyer

CEO

EMPEQ

Speaker

Impacts of Governmental and Regulatory Directives on Energy Auditing

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Ales Litomisky

President

Ecogate, Inc.

Speaker

Why Was Industrial Energy Efficiency Not Included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022?

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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Kristin Gustafson , PE, CEM, BEMP

Director of Energy Efficiency Incentives

Eide Bailly LLP

Speaker

Energy Efficiency Incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act

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Session A2: Energy Management Track A: Optimizing Energy Efficiency

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Ricson Chude , PE, CEM, CEA, CMVP

Engineering Manager

Southern California Edison

Chairperson

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Barry Stephens

East Region Sales Manager

Ventacity Systems

Speaker

VHE HVAC: A Solution In The Pursuit of Electrification and Decarbonization

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

James Gessel

Engineer

kW Engineering

Speaker

Optimizing the Optimization Process (MBCx, RCx, M&V)

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Ally Duncan , LEED AP BD+C, CBCP (Certified Building Commissioning Professional)

MBCx Engineering Project Manager

Stok

Speaker

M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Jessica Shaw

MBCx Engineering Project Coordinator

Stok

Speaker

M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tayber Yastremski

President

Sustainable Projects Group

Speaker

Envelope, Heating Plants, and the Big Projects we Can't Hit our Targets Without: The underlying reasons that prevent them from landing in the current capital plan and how to address the problem

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Session A3: Project Financing Track A: Optimizing Energy Efficiency

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

John Avina , P.E., CEM, CEA, CMVP, CxA

President

Abraxas Energy Consulting

Chairperson

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Warren Jones

CEO

BluePath Finance

Speaker

Project Financing for Energy Efficiency and Distributed Generation Projects

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Kaylee D'Amico Allen , MPA

Program Manager

GoGreen Financing

Speaker

State-Administered, Utility-Supported Financing Options for Energy Retrofits

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Jacob Goldman

Vice President & Chief Engineer

Energy Tax Savers, Inc. d/b/a R&D Tax Savers

Speaker

Utilizing Tax Benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)to Advance Your Company's Goals

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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

James Vergara

Chief Operating Officer and Chief Investment Officer

Home Run Financing

Speaker

PACE Financing for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects

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Session B1: New Technologies Track B: Advanced Technologies and Renewable Energy

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

John Puskar , PE, CIEP, CEM, Fellow

President

Prescient Technical Services LLC.

Chairperson

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Abdelhadi Hussein , MS, CEM

Senior Energy Engineer

ICF International

Speaker

Lignocellulosic Biofuels Commercialization

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Rohit Jogineedi , PhD

Engineer

GTI Energy

Speaker

Small Furnaces, Big Improvements

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Darrin Smith

Student Design Team

Youngstown State University/Prescient Technical Services LLC

Speaker

Optimizing Central Boiler and Steam Plant Operations with Data Analysis and New Qualitative Tools

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Luke Nilsson

Student

Youngstown State University

Speaker

Optimizing Central Boiler and Steam Plant Operations with Data Analysis and New Qualitative Tools

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Ian Norman

Student

Youngstown State University

Speaker

Optimizing Central Boiler and Steam Plant Operations with Data Analysis and New Qualitative Tools

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

John Puskar , PE, CIEP, CEM, Fellow

President

Prescient Technical Services LLC.

Speaker

Optimizing Central Boiler and Steam Plant Operations with Data Analysis and New Qualitative Tools

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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Jim McEnteggart , PE

Sr. Vice President - Business Development (USA)

HT Materials Science

Speaker

Application of Nanofluids in Hydronic Systems

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Session B2: Building Automation and Retrofits Track B: Advanced Technologies and Renewable Energy

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Charlotte Wagner , PE, CEM, LEED AP BD+C

Vice President, Clean Energy and Building Solutions West

NV5

Chairperson

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Thomas Sherman , CEM, CEA, CDSM, CCASS

President

Sustainable Energy Services, Inc.

Speaker

Energy Auditing: ASHRAE 211P-2018 Review with Examples from the Field

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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Michael Estes

Vice President, Business Development

AQUIS

Speaker

HVAC Coil & Tube Restoration: Increasing Energy Efficiency Through Innovation

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Zack Cornwell

National Enterprise Sales

FSG Smart Buildings

Speaker

How BAS Works With ESG

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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Bruce Lindsay , PE, CEM

Thermal Energy Storage Business Development

Trane Technologies

Speaker

Gas Prohibited for Heating? Too Cold for Air-Source Heat Pump? Introducing “Heating with Ice”

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Session B3: Energy Measurement Success Stories Track B: Advanced Technologies and Renewable Energy

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Kerry Rowland , CEM, CLEP

Energy Efficiency Principal

PSO

Chairperson

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Kerry Rowland , CEM, CLEP

Energy Efficiency Principal

PSO

Speaker

AMI –Data Rich, Information Poor: How to Turn Smart Meters into a Pot of Gold

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Jason Beneker , CEM, CMVP, MBA

Associate Director, Facility Operations

Kite Pharma

Speaker

Partnering with Automation for Best Results

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

CP Pitones

Solutions Consultant

Yardi Systems, Inc.

Speaker

Client Success Story- Portfolio-wide Optimization

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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Saverio Grosso , CEM, CEA, ECBP, CBCP

Managing Director

Edison Energy

Speaker

Leveraging EBCx to Develop a Long-Term Energy + Carbon Reduction Plan

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Session C1: Decarbonization Track C: The Path to a Clean Energy Future

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Andrew Cooper , CEM, CMVP, PE, BComm

Energy Specialist

New Gold Inc., New Afton Mine

Chairperson

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Andrew Cooper , CEM, CMVP, PE, BComm

Energy Specialist

New Gold Inc., New Afton Mine

Speaker

Energy Conservation – The Cornerstone of Your Low Carbon Objectives

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Troy Harvey

CEO & Founder

PassiveLogic

Speaker

Autonomous Buildings: The Foundation for Net Zero Buildings and Meeting ESG Requirements

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Kat Janowicz , MSME, MBA, CEM, LEED GA, ENV SP

President & CEO

3COTECH, Inc.

Speaker

Recognizing the Challenges in the Quest for Emission-free Transportation

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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

James Dodenhoff

Principal

Silent Running Energy

Speaker

Enterprise-Wide Decarbonization of an Industrial Asset Set

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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Mohammad Hoda

Director, Carbon Neutrality and Sustainability

Honeywell PMT

Speaker

Enterprise-Wide Decarbonization of an Industrial Asset Set

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Session C2: Green Communities Track C: The Path to a Clean Energy Future

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

John Busch

RSM

Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Chairperson

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Stephen Kunselman , BSNR, MLA, MUP, CEM, CWEP

Energy Conservation Liaison

University of Michigan

Speaker

The University of Michigan Energy Management Program - GHG Emission Reduction to Carbon Neutrality

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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Arun Jhaveri , PhD

Senior Energy/Climate/Sustainability Advisor

AJA/CITY OF BURIEN/SU

Speaker

An Integrated Energy Management Strategy for Accelerated Community Decarbonization

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Matthew Tokarik

President

Subterra Renewables

Speaker

Geothermal Exchange Explained: A Renewable Heating and Cooling Solution on the Path to Net Zero

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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

John Busch

RSM

Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Speaker

Demystifying Energy Code Submetering Requirements and What’s Next ???

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Session C3: Hydrogen Track C: The Path to a Clean Energy Future

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Yan Zhao , PhD

Researcher

GTI Energy

Chairperson

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Yan Zhao , PhD

Researcher

GTI Energy

Speaker

Decarbonization of Residential Water Heaters Using Hydrogen with Gas Quality Monitoring

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Riley Johanson , B.S.

Sales Manager - West

Bayotech

Speaker

Leveraging Renewable Natural Gas for Low-Carbon, Low-Cost Hydrogen

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Mark McGough

CEO

H2U Technologies

Speaker

A Catalyst Discovery Engine for Green Hydrogen

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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Jin Zhang , PhD, PE

Senior Engineer

Southern California Gas Company

Speaker

Hydrogen-Natural Gas Blending Initiatives

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Session D1: Energy Equity and Sustainability Track D: Resiliency and Reliability- Adapting to Climate Trends

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Lance Escue , CEM, CEA, CDSM

Implementation Portfolio Director

Leidos

Speaker

Bringing Energy Efficiency to Underserved Communities

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Deb Perry

Manager, Energy Efficiency Strategy & Innovation

Ameren Illinois

Speaker

Bringing Energy Efficiency to Underserved Communities

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Founder and CEO

Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation

Speaker

Bringing Energy Efficiency to Underserved Communities

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Chelsea Davis

Product Manager, Atrius®

Acuity Brands

Speaker

With New ESG Data Demands, Engineers Will Lead the Way Toward Sustainable Operations

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Adam Handler

Director, Corporate Sustainability & Communications

Acuity Brands

Speaker

With New ESG Data Demands, Engineers Will Lead the Way Toward Sustainable Operations

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Willy Stober

Building Performance Engineer

Red Car Analytics

Speaker

Thermal Loads in Indoor Agriculture Design: Characterization and Optimization for Efficiency

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Session D2: Resiliency and Reliability Track D: Resiliency and Reliability- Adapting to Climate Trends

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Adil Khan , BSEE, MBA

Applications Engineer - R&D

TransPower Company

Chairperson

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

David Parsons , BSEE

Technical Director

Voltage Stasis Technologies

Speaker

The Best Kept Secret to Industrial and Commercial Building Sustainability

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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Christopher Vogel , CEM

Senior Engineer

Center for Sustainable Energy

Speaker

Evaluating the Value of Energy Resiliency Using a Hybrid Cost-Benefit Analysis Tool

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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Austin Beach , CEM

Engineering Specialist

Center for Sustainable Energy

Speaker

Evaluating the Value of Energy Resiliency Using a Hybrid Cost-Benefit Analysis Tool

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Paul Benschine , Automotive Engineering

Area Account Manager

Voltage Stasis Technologies, Llc.

Speaker

Importance of Energy Data Logging at Industrial and Commercial Facilities - Annual Data Logging Comparisons...Why?

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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Adil Khan , BSEE, MBA

Applications Engineer - R&D

TransPower Company

Speaker

Case Study for Resiliency and Reliability Using a One-Line Electrical Diagram

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Session D3: Distributed Energy, Microgrids and Energy Storage Track D: Resiliency and Reliability: Adapting to Climate Trends

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Timothy Unruh , CEM, PE, PhD

Executive Director

National Association of Energy Service Cos.

Chairperson

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Anderson Barkow

Co-Founder

BoxPower

Speaker

Standalone Power Systems as a Resiliency Solution

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Zach Einterz

Director of Product Marketing

Stem

Speaker

Navigating the Commercial Solar & Storage Requirements of California's Title 24

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tom White , BPI-MFBO

Associate Director of Building Performance and Sustainability

Eden Housing Inc.

Speaker

Benchmarking and Improving Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Performance in Multifamily Housing

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