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Energy 1
Monday, September 25
10:30am - 12:00pm
1.5 AIA HSW, 1.5 PDH
Title: Today's Energy Costs: How Do the Dollars Work?
Abstract: Energy costs continue to frustrate many businesses. Some managers await relief in the form of lower fuel prices. Forward-thinking companies are proactively reducing their energy waste — and by doing so, they convert unwanted costs into much-needed profits. Many companies have "discovered" the wrong way to deal with energy costs. Invariably, they have assigned the task to one person or department, and rely on improvement "projects" while other operations continue business-as-usual. Companies with successful energy cost control have developed an on-going energy management plan to reduce costs and boost productivity through energy improvements. This presentation outlines the "people" issues that are the key to achieving durable energy cost control.
Learning Objectives: Attendees will learn about energy waste experienced in manufacturing operations. This business-oriented discussion debunks a variety of myths regarding energy cost control. It will describe (1) the financial magnitude of energy waste, (2) the organizational barriers to detecting and controlling energy costs, and (3) business strategies for reducing waste and improving business performance by making better energy decisions.
Bio(s): Christopher H. Russell, C.E.M., is the principal of Energy Pathfinder Management Consulting, LLC, an organization dedicated to the design and implementation of energy management strategies for business organizations. Prior to forming Energy Pathfinder Management Consulting, Chris spent seven years with the Alliance to Save Energy, serving as Director of Industrial Programs. In this capacity, he led the Alliance's efforts to advance energy efficiency in the manufacturing and agricultural sectors. Russell frequently writes for trade press and speaks at industry conferences nationwide. He entered the energy industry in 1992 as a market analyst with Washington Gas. From 1995, he was both an industrial policy analyst and market analyst with the American Gas Association. He joined the Alliance in 1999 as a program manager. Russell holds an MBA and an MA from the University of Maryland and a BA from McGill University of Canada.
Michael S. Pappas, Senior Vice President, has been with Modular Process Control (MPC) since 1991. Mike has been instrumental in the development of MPC's end-user customer base as well as in the identification of synergies with other firms for its technology. What has been particularly attractive is the unique quality of MPC's work as contrasted to other consulting strategies. MPC develops management systems that control the variables causing energy to fluctuate per unit produced, without capital. A typical management system development yields 4-12% electric and 15-25% gas and steam savings. He has found the most challenging aspect of his work to be effectively communicating MPC's innovative, comprehensive and measurable approach to an industry that expects traditional methods for energy solutions, often without satisfaction. Mike has a B.A. from Davidson College, and is a lifelong resident of St. Louis. He has been married for 18 years to his wife Jenny, and they have two sons, Tom and John.
Green Building 1
Monday, September 25
10:30am - 12:00pm
1.5 AIA HSW, 1.5 PDH
Creating Green Products and Processes
Title:The Carpet Recovery Effort (CARE)
Abstract: Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) is a joint carpet industry-U.S. government effort to increase the amount of recycling and reuse of post-consumer carpet and reduce the amount of waste carpet going to landfills. CARE was established as a result of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by members of the carpet industry, representatives of US government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels, and non-governmental organizations.
CARE's mission is to foster market based solutions for recovering value from discarded carpet to meet the goals of the MOU. To accomplish this mission, CARE facilitates, advises, provides resources, and serves as a forum for the many different stakeholders. CARE is funded and administered by the carpet industry, which agrees to use CARE to:
- Enhance the collection infrastructure for post-consumer carpet.
- Serve as a resource for technical, economic, and market development opportunities for recovered carpet.
- Develop and perform quantitative measurement and reporting on progress toward the national goals for carpet recovery.
- Work collectively to seek and provide funding opportunities for activities to support the national goals for carpet recovery.
Since the organization was formed three years ago, CARE has seen almost 260 million pounds of carpet diverted from landfills with 231 million pounds of that being recycled and has provided over $200,000 in grants to small businesses. There are many challenges in this new industry of carpet recycling, but through strong unified support from many stakeholders, those challenges are being identified and addressed.
Learning Objectives: Attendees will learn:
- Who CARE is — The Carpet America Recovery effort and resources available
- How used carpet is being recycled across the US — progress being made
- New products made from use carpet — who are the manufacturers
- How you can help expand the effort
Bio: Robert Peoples, PhD., is the Director of Sustainability for the Carpet & Rug Institute, Executive Director of The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) and President of the Environmental Impact Group. In these roles Bob serves to integrate a wide variety of initiatives that deal with sustainability on a national level. His efforts span new business development working with entrepreneurs, and the development of a unified national carpet standard. Prior to joining CRI, Dr. Peoples served as Director of Carpet Sustainability and Market Development at Solutia Inc. where he was actively involved in carpet recycle, technology licensing, and carpet related health and indoor air quality issues.
He was with Monsanto/Solutia for over 24 years starting out in Pensacola in 1979. His assignments have included Intermediates R&D, where he began his career as a bench chemist before promotion into technical management. Upon moving into the Fibers Division he was involved in the testing and development of stainblocker and fluorochemistry for the carpet industry. He then moved on to lead efforts to commercialize a new business for Monsanto in St. Louis where he spent three years in Advanced Performance Materials. He returned to Pensacola in 1992 as head of Carpet New Products and has held several positions of increasing responsibility in this area including Director of Nylon Technology.
Dr. Peoples holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and chemistry and a Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry from Purdue University.
Dr. Peoples serves on the several local and national boards including:
- Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) Board of Directors (Executive Director)
- Member, The US Green Building Council (USGBC)
- Member, National Recycling Coalition (NRC)
- Member, The American Chemical Society
- Clinical Investigations Review Board, Sacred Heart Hospital
Creating New Green Products
Title: The Green Suppliers Network
Abstract: The Green Suppliers Network (GSN) is a collaborative supply chain venture between private industry, the U.S. EPA, and the NIST certified network of Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs). The program works with all levels of the manufacturing supply chain to achieve measurable environmental and economic benefits.
With Green Suppliers Network support, suppliers can continuously improve their products and processes, increase energy efficiency, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize resources and technologies with the aim of eliminating waste.
High Tech Rochester, the MEP center for the Finger Lakes area, has embraced the Green Suppliers Network as one tool in their portfolio of methods to stimulate economic growth in the area. This presentation will explain the GSN program including details of the Lean & Clean Review and will give examples in the form of success stories that have arisen from the program and the partnerships with other organizations such as Empire State Development.
Learning Objectives: Attendees will learn about national and local support for environmental and productivity AUDITS to justify financial viability of improvement efforts. Additionally, attendees will learn about NYS and local support to help finance and provide technical help to IMPLEMENT projects.
Bio(s): Lorna Midgelow, Project Manager, Green Suppliers Network
Lorna Midgelow has worked as an environmental consultant to businesses for over fifteen years. Since 1992, she has worked as an environmental consultant and has undertaken a broad range of business and environment-related projects including contaminated land investigations, life cycle assessments, environmental risk assessments, greenhouse gas inventories, supplier management and environmental management systems (ISO 14001). Her consulting experience also includes undertaking environmental audits and reviews in businesses in a wide variety of sizes and sectors.
Ms Midgelow is the founder and Program Director for the Rochester Green Business Network (a program of the Center for Environmental Information), which promotes and facilitates environmental stewardship in businesses throughout the Rochester region.
At High Tech Rochester she provides the on-staff environmental expertise and is also responsible for the day-to-day organization and administration of HTR's Green Suppliers Network initiative.
She has a chemistry undergraduate degree and a Masters degree in Environmental Technology. She is a registered environmental auditor with the UK Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment and has successfully completed the RAB accredited EMS Lead Auditor training.
Richard Krause, Project Manager, High Tech Rochester
Richard Krause's career covers 45 years of manufacturing experience. It starts with an MBA in Production Management from Northwestern University, MPA graduate with General Electric, and a professional Industrial Engineering License. He has worked in union and non-union environments, very large organizations (GE) and small (5 employees) companies. Titles range from Industrial Engineer to President.
This background enables Dick to help manufacturing companies, collectively and individually, assess the reliability and effectiveness of their production equipment and processes, to identify payback, and to facility competitive effectiveness.
Through his position as a Project Manager with High Technology of Rochester, he has helped over 200 local companies with assessments and productivity projects.
He has successfully matched many companies with the technical expertise, financial assistance and the project management required to implement significant results. The effectiveness of this is a result of extensive manufacturing experience and knowledge of resources such as available consultants and financial assistance programs.
Technology Highlights A
Monday, September 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm
1 AIA HSW, 1PDH
Title: The Climate Energy Micro-CHP System, Powered by Honda
Abstract: The grid connected Climate Energy Micro-CHP System is heat led and will provide 1.2 kW of electricity and about 11,000 Btu/hr of thermal energy whenever there is a need for space heating. An auxiliary furnace or boiler (included with the System) satisfies the balance of the heat demand as required. The Climate Energy Micro-CHP System saves energy and natural resources by burning less fuel than a conventional central power plant. This in turn reduces harmful power plant emissions. As a result, homeowner's electric bills are reduced and their comfort and security is increased. As an energy conservation tool, for enhanced T&D system reliability, in a demand response scenario, to reduce pollutant emissions, or simply to be "green", end users, gas and electric utilities, energy efficiency advocacy groups and government will all have reasons to endorse Micro-CHP technologies. About 20 Climate Energy Micro-CHP pilot test systems have been installed starting in November 2005. The presentation will: 1) document the installation process in comparison to conventional space heating equipment; 2) document the interconnection process and permitting requirements; and 3) quantify the performance, economic, and environmental benefits of Micro-CHP within the single family residential sector.
Learning Objectives: The participants will learn: (1) the Climate Energy Micro-Chip Pilot Test installation process in comparison to conventional space heating equipment; (2) the interconnection process and permitting requirements; and (3) quantify the performance, economic, and environmental benefits of Micro-CHP within the single family residential sector.
Bio: Karl W. Mayer, Marketing Director, Climate Energy, received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Karl has 20 years experience in the HVAC industry, primarily in research, design and development of residential heating products and in engineering management. He is currently dividing his time between two positions, OEM Sales Manager at ECR International, overseeing ECR's OEM equipment business, and Marketing Director for ECR's joint venture Micro-CHP endeavor, Climate Energy.
Technology Highlights B
Monday, September 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm
1 AIA HSW, 1PDH
Title: Thermal Energy Storage Sustainability and Saving
Abstract: Thermal Energy Storage is rapidly gaining acceptance as a customary strategy in modern HVAC designs. Thermal Storage has always been recognized as an effective cost cutting technology, but it's energy saving and sustainable design attributes are not widely understood. The talk will explain what thermal storage is and how it works. It covers the benefits that storage delivers to building operators and to the utilities providing the energy. It will explain how TES provides significant source energy savings which translate into a cleaner environment. The talk explores the sustainable design aspects of TES, and why it should be considered on projects seeking LEED certification. Several of the misconceptions surrounding the technology are refuted. Issues such as redundancy, safety factors, and right sizing, and how they relate to TES, will be addressed. Basic design and control strategies are explained, and the economic issues related to thermal storage will be discussed.
Learning Objectives: A key lesson learned is to understand that thermal energy storage is a green technology that reduces building energy consumption, lowers greenhouse gases, all while lowering building air conditioning costs. Participants will also learn how integrating thermal storage into a sustainable building will help designers acquire valuable LEED Energy and Atmosphere credits. Participants will learn various TES system configurations and operating strategies that can be employed to maximize operating cost savings.
Bio: Michael Sheedy, Calmac Manufacturing, was born and raised in Syracuse NY, and he currently lives on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Mike is a mechanical engineering graduate of the University of Notre Dame and is currently the Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Calmac Manufacturing. He has forty years experience in HVAC sales and marketing, with both manufacturers and their representatives. He is experienced in schoolhouse HVAC, computer room cooling, and other specialized systems. For the last thirteen years Mike has been involved in the marketing, design, and installation of thermal storage systems throughout the northeast.
Technology Highlights C
Monday, September 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm
1 AIA HSW, 1PDH
Title: Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Generation
Abstract: Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) power plants provide an alternative to traditional coal fired plants. These power plants use coal gasification to derive energy and allow for efficient power generation and collection of pollutants including carbon dioxide. Geomatrix has experience siting and permitting these facilities and we would be pleased to provide a presentation that describes our recent experiences and the opportunity that this technology presents for New York State.
Learning Objectives: Participants will become familiar with IGCC power plant technology which is a recently developed Clean Coal Technology (CCT). They will learn about the composition of waste byproducts generated by IGCC and the added benefit of carbon dioxide capture and sequestration. Carbon dioxide capture and sequestration are of interest globally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants. The participants will be presented with an overview of carbon dioxide sequestration technologies and possibilities of geologic sequestration in New York State.
Bio: Rick Frappa is a Senior Consultant with Geomatrix Consultants, Inc. with 19 years experience in the field of environmental consulting. During the past 10 years, he has worked closely with the power industry in addressing waste management issues for companies generating and transmitting power. He has provided consulting services, including expert testimony, regarding the management of coal combustion byproducts (CCBs), directed the investigation and remediation of former manufactured gasification plants (MGP) and electrical substations containing PCBs, and is currently working on permitting slag and char disposal produced from operations at an IGCC Plant to be located in the southwestern US. He is currently evaluating the feasibility of Carbon Dioxide sequestration in deep geologic formations in New York State. Mr. Frappa is a licensed professional geologist in Pennsylvania and New Hampshire and is a certified professional geologist.
Technology Highlights D
Monday, September 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm
1 AIA HSW, 1PDH
Title: STG: Vertical Turbine Package Approach
Abstract: The unique vertical MicrosteamTM turbine generator (STG) design targets applications under 500kw of electrical production with a 4,000 to 20,000 lb per hour steam load. The physical arrangement of the STG package consists of a top mountedhg high-speed, high efficiency Euler dual-pressure turbine connected to a planetary gear, which in turn is connected to an induction generator. This package design addresses the space limitations and reliability requirements of commercial applications; operational simplicity with single button startup and shutdown; the sound criteria of equipment rooms, and the performance requirements for a 3 to 5 year payback investment.
The 34 in. wide by 42 in. deep by 78in. high packaged arrangement accepts inlet steam pressures up to and including 200psig. At a supplied pressure of 150psig and a flow rate of 12,000 lbs/hr, the package reduces the steam pressure to the load to 15psig, and delivers 275kW electrical output in parallel operation with the utility grid, while operating at 85dBa with less than 1 mil of vibration. This performance translates to a 3 to 5 year payback depending on hours of operation and cost of electricity. The system is designed for a 15-year life and 8000 hours MTBF at 80% confidence. The first commercial application is installed in the World Trade Center 7 building in New York City.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn about the opportunity to include additional energy recovery options in the development of their facilities energy plans. The presentation presents information on the obstacles encountered by the industry in applying steam turbine generators (STG) in the under 500kw delivered power generation category. The development of the unique Microsteam Turbine which uses a radial outflow Euler turbine design makes the application of this size energy recovery device in a steam distribution system viable. The participant will learn about the technology behind this application
Bio: Harold D. Valencia is currently the product sales and marketing manager for Carrier's industrial water chiller product line. He has spent 34 years in the HVACR industry performing engineered sales; distribution management; central cooling pant application services; and product management. These duties have been performed primarily with Carrier Corporation with some time spent at independent distribution and a design build contractor. The Carrier assignments have included both domestic and international project responsibilities. Harold holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering degree from the University of Virginia, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Syracuse University
Energy 2
Monday, September 25
2:00pm - 3:15pm
1 PDH
Winning Strategies for Energy Performance Contracting
Title: Performance Contracting — Historical Perspective and Future Opportunity
Abstract: A session to discuss the past 15-20 years of performance contracting and the future of the industry with respect to the growing energy crisis, widening gap in funding verses need, and emerging technologies to be considered. Specifically the presentation will address the following:
- Historical impact of the Performance Contracting industry
- Development process lessons
- Early measures and the change in the deliverables over time
- Legislative Enablers
- Successes to model after and pitfalls to avoid
The session will include real examples of projects completed and examples and tool that the attendees can use to determine if this method of implementation and financing is right for them.
Learning Objectives: The presentation will demonstrate and give real world examples of how to, and how not to, utilize this proven and effective business model to enable technically sound renovations based on sound engineering and financial principles. In today's age of increasing energy costs, dwindling financial resources, and declining infrastructure there is a specific need that performance contracting (when properly utilized) can address.
Bio: Dwight Storie, District Sales Manager, Siemens Building Technologies is currently serving as the District Sales Manager for Performance Solutions at Siemens Building Technologies in New York. Over the past fifteen years, Dwight has been actively involved in the promotion of performance contracting and solutions based initiatives throughout North America primary in the public sector. Dwight has gained experience across the United States and Canada, serving on national development teams and direct client sales positions during that time. He is an active member in APPA and NAESCO and regularly consults with both internal and external clients on how to utilize performance contracts to maximum benefit.
Dwight holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Medicine from The University of Alberta, an MBA in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin, and a Technical Engineering Degree in Industrial Engineering from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Dwight has recently relocated from Houston, Texas to Rochester New York
Title: A Smarter Way to Buy Energy
Abstract: In a deregulated market, business has a choice when buying power from suppliers. This presentation will discuss the present status of the market, current trends, and strategies of power buying and aggregation. The full spectrum of the essential topics and power buying from purchasing and marketing perspectives will be discussed, including a market overview, floating vs. fixed price power, NYMEX buying, tax implications, and a step-by-step process to follow when shopping for energy.
Bio: Edward Carey, Regional Energy Consultant, Good Energy, LP A Syracuse University graduate, Edward Carey has worked for two fully integrated energy companies named Overseas Petroleum Company and Transatlantic Petroleum specializing in trading and brokering of both upstream and downstream products. In 2000 Mr. Carey joined the Giuliani administration as a Director within the Department of Consumer Affairs and then was promoted into the Office of the Mayor within the Office of Environmental Coordination, focusing on environmental, sustainability and energy policy for the City of New York. Mr. Carey continued on into the Bloomberg administration within the same position. In December of 2004 Mr. Carey joined the energy firm Amerada Hess Corporation within their energy marketing division as an Account Executive to their Commercial and Industrial customers. Most recently, Mr. Carey has joined the energy firm of Good Energy within their marketing division representing over a 100 suppliers of energy products.
Green Building 2
Monday, September 25
2:00pm - 3:15pm
1 AIA HSW, 1 PDH
Title: The Twelve Traits of Sustainable Communities
Abstract: In order to be truly sustainable, a community must balance economic growth with environmental stewardship and social equity. Communities that learn to integrate these three areas are poised for great improvements in their quality of life and long term prosperity. With the above as a basis, GreeningUSA, a private, not-for-profit organization, has undertaken a study of communities and organizations that are rising to the level of fostering truly sustainable communities. The "Twelve Traits of Sustainability Communities" is meant as one way to understand what makes a community "sustainable". They can also serve as a basis for a community to rate or assess its own sustainability when compared to these twelve traits. As such, it is a vehicle for positive change towards a higher level of sustainability in the lives of citizens, now and in the future.
Learning Objectives: Following the presentation of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify twelve specific traits that can contribute or detract from the sustainability of a community based on the way that they are implemented.
- Understand the environmental, economic, and social impacts resulting from the decisions and actions in each of the 12 traits.
- Learn about specific examples or case studies of communities that are implementing sustainable practices in each of the 12 identified traits.
Bios: David Ashley, AIA, LEED AP, Director of Environmental Design at Ashley McGraw Architects, is the first person in Central New York to be certified by the U.S. Green Building Council as a LEED Accredited Professional. He has taught courses in engineering, energy and lighting design at Syracuse University's School of Architecture. He has worked on research projects funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the U.S. Department of Energy and is a member of the task force working to develop a NY State version of CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools) for use in NY State schools.
Mr. Ashley has given many lectures and seminars on green building principles, including the E-4 Conferences for EBA and NYSERDA, NYSERDA Green School presentations, lectures at SUNY ESF, AIA, CSI, ASID, subcontractors' associations and Society of Military Engineers. He regularly conducts classes on becoming a LEED Accredited Professional. He is facilitating the certification of the Roxboro Middle School project for Ashley McGraw as a LEED building under the USGBC green building program and assisting in sustainable issues on all of his firm's projects. One such current project is the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems which is being designed to achieve a LEED platinum level certification.
Diane Brandli, ASID, CID, LEED AP, Director of Interior Design, Ashley McGraw Architects. Diane Brandli has worked as an Interior Designer for over 23 years, and has been a design team member for many award-winning educational and institutional projects. Her recent experience includes two LEED registered projects. She is a member of the USGBC Upstate New York Chapter, a corresponding member of the LEED-CI Committee and has been named as a LEED-CI spokesperson. Her volunteer work includes her role as founding member and Secretary of GreeningUSA, a local non-profit group dedicated to sustainable communities. Diane's passion for sustainable design has led her to several speaking engagements on green design topics in the last few years. In October, she completed a term as President of ASID New York Upstate/Canada East Chapter and is a corresponding member of ASID's National Sustainable Design Council. Diane continues her thirsty quest for green knowledge and enlightenment.
Peter Lindabury, a Vice President with RobsonWoese Inc Consulting Engineering located in Syracuse, NY, has over 25 years of experience as an HVAC Engineer and Project Manager. Lindabury has experience managing, designing, and coordinating construction administration for a variety of LEED registered buildings. He is currently serving as the LEED Certification Facilitator for numerous projects in New York State He is the Project Manager for RW's NYSERDA "green building" and energy technical assistance New Construction Program contract and is actively providing commissioning services for LEED and non-LEED projects.
As an HVAC engineer and Project Manager, he has experience with a variety of building types including residence halls, university academic buildings, office buildings, industrial process plants, laboratories, hospitals, retail and shopping malls. In 2000, he served as the Project Manager for the Syracuse University Building Energy and Environmental Systems Laboratory and Testing Chamber that was designed, built and commissioned by RobsonWoese. This project won the NYS ACEC Diamond Award and the ACEC National Recognition Award.
Lindabury is a strong advocate of the USGBC LEED program and he promotes energy efficiency and environmental responsible building design both within RobsonWoese and the community. He has spoken on LEED and sustainable design for the Halfmoon Town Community, ASHRAE, Central New York Hospital Association, Ithaca City Common Council, Green Buildings and Landscapes Conference at Rosamond Gifford Zoo and the Third Annual SUNY ESF Green Building Conference.
Lindabury is currently the Vice Chairman of the United States Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter that represents all of New York State, excluding NYC and Long Island. He is also Chairman of the Membership Committee and organizes the LEED workshops for the Chapter. As a founding Board Member, Lindabury was active in the formation of the Chapter. He is also a founding member of Greening USA, where he is currently serving as a board member. Greening USA is currently developing a ranking system for sustainable communities. As a spokesman for the organization, Lindabury has presented the Sustainable community ranking system concept at the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce, F.O.C.U.S., and EBA/USGBC Syracuse Green Building Salon. Lindabury currently serves on the sustainable energy committee for Greening USA.
Energy 3
Monday, September 25
3:45pm - 5:00pm
1 PDH
Demand Side Management
Title: Behind the Meter: A Look into Demand Side Opportunities
Abstract: In today's volatile energy market, perhaps the greatest way for a business to control their operating costs pertaining to energy is through managing their demand. There are many opportunities for managing demand, including energy conservation, energy efficiency upgrades and load management. Controlling energy demand is also critical in securing your energy supply and minimizing procurement risks. This presentation will discuss: the meaning of demand side management and why it is so important; where energy is typically consumed and what the opportunities are for energy savings; the demand side management process and how to fund and contract for these projects; available incentives through EPACT and state and utility programs; helpful links and next steps and some case studies. This presentation meets the objectives of E4 by providing business leaders valuable technical, financial and market information which will inform them of economic opportunities pertaining to energy.
Learning Objectives: Following this presentation participants will understand the demand side of management; energy consumption and alternatives to create savings; demand side management process and how to fund and contract for these projects; available incentives through EPACT and state and utility programs. Bio: Mark S. Lonkevych, Vice President of Constellation Energy Projects & Services Group, is responsible for managing business development activities for the Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Marketplaces. Prior to joining Constellation Energy Projects & Services Group, he served as President of Cogenex Corporation and Energy Performance Services, both subsidiaries of Alliant Energy. Mark has also held various positions at Johnson Controls, The Trane Company and Exelon. Lonkevych holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from LaSalle University, a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and an Associate of Science from the State University of New York at Morrisville. He resides in North Whales, Pennsylvania with his wife and two children.
Title: Capitalize on New York’s Demand Response Opportunities
Abstract: The majority of New Yorkers are affected by the state's electricity constraints. During periods of high peak demand, commercial and industrial businesses can achieve significant cost savings and receive financial incentives with demand response, while actively preparing for potential blackouts. EnerNOC will present how New York C&I businesses can take advantage of these opportunities while using demand response as a gateway to complete demand side management.
Bio: Michael Rigney, Director of Business Development, New York, EnerNOC
As Director of Business Development, Michael leads EnerNOC's New York office, including account management, commercial agreement development, and overall New York business development efforts. Previously, Michael led EnerNOC's efforts in California, including developing commercial relationships, working with regulators to enhance program rules, and launching EnerNOC's demand response audit business.
Prior to joining EnerNOC, Michael worked at General Electric Wind Energy and was the co-founder and Vice President of Business Development for BlueTarp, Inc., a specialized financial services company for the construction industry.
Michael has a Masters degree in Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College with a Bachelors of Engineering Sciences.
Green Building 3
Monday, September 25
3:45pm - 5:00pm
1AIA HSW, 1PDH
Green Schools for New York
Title: High Performance School Design and Construction
Abstract: This presentation will look at green school design policies, with special emphasis on student health benefits and advancement of student learning. A Healthy and High Performance School dramatically improves the health and learning of students while saving money for reinvestment in education. Communities across the nation are designing and building healthy and high performance green schools that create environments that improve learning, promote good health, are easier to maintain, and cost less to operate than traditional school facilities.
This presentation will focus on Green School Policies in New York State, including Public Law 86 in NYC requiring schools to meet LEED Certification standards, and the NY-CHPS initiative, new design standards from the State Education Department and NYSERDA emphasizing student health and student achievement in green school designs, unique to New York State.
Learning Objectives: Participants will learn the the Green School Policies in New York State, including Public Law 86 in NYC requiring schools to meet LEED Certification standards, and the NY-CHPS initiative, new design standards from the State Education Department and NYSERDA emphasizing student health and student achievement in green school designs, unique to New York State.
Bios:
Stephen Boese is New York State Director of the Healthy Schools Network, Inc. He has 20 years experience with the Legislative and policy-making process in New York. Additionally, he has extensive experience with for-profit business development and not-for-profit project management. He has previously worked for prominent State Senators Tarky Lombardi and the late Michael Tully, and served over 10 years with the Medical Society of the State of New York as Associate Director of Governmental Affairs and Director of Project Development. Stephen earned a Masters Degree in Social Welfare Management from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at SUNY Albany, and a BA in Sociology from Hartwick College, Oneonta New York. Stephen has four sons in the City of Schenectady School District.Murray L. Levi, AIA LEED™ AP, Vice President and General Manager of LiRo Architects & Planners, P.C., is an award winning architect and environmental advocate with more than twenty-seven years of in the practice of Architecture. A passionate advocate of sustainable design his work demonstrates architectural excellence from applying the principles of sustainable design.
Mr. Levi's understanding of environmental issues was cultivated through his mentorship as a student of Richard Stein, FAIA, and later as an Associate Architect at the Stein Partnership. Since the 1980's he has participated in many ground-breaking energy conservation studies, and sustainably designed architectural projects including several seeking LEED™ Certification. Prior to joining LiRo Architects & Planner, P.C., Mr. Levi served as a Principal in the 50+ person firm of Helpern Architects where he was actively engaged as Principal-in-charge of Sustainable Design, Integrated Technologies and Director of Design for the firm. He was also one of four principals responsible for strategic planning for business development and marketing, client relationship management, and office and project administration.
With a specialty in projects for education and institutional clients, Mr. Levi has designed and managed numerous projects of note for notable institutions including New York Presbyterian Medical Center, New York University, and various city agencies through his work with the New York City Department of Design and Construction. Notable projects for which Mr. Levi is both lead designer and project manager are the Academic Center and Library for St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights which, completed in January 2006 is the most environmentally advanced classroom building in New York City; the recently completed Anthony J. Genovesi Center also for Saint Francis College, the African-American Hall of Fame in St. Albans Park, Queens, which is a LEED™ Gold candidate in the Schematic Design phase; the new Student Commons for the Borough of Manhattan Community College, which is seeking LEED™ Certification; the Events Center at SUNY Binghamton; and Kaplan Education Centers "International Center", their flagship New York City facility.
A recognized authority in the field, Mr. Levi regularly makes public presentations on sustainable design and construction including a presentation of his design work at the inaugural USGBC/Haworth "Green Pioneers" series in May; a featured speaker at BKLYN DESIGNS also in May 2006; a presentation on LEED CI and EB to the 3rd annual 42nd Street Environmental Alliance in April 2006; convened a panel discussion on "Green Building Operations & Maintenance for Existing Buildings" for the International Facilities Management Association of Greater New York in September 2005; a program on then upcoming legislative changes in a presentation entitled "New York Goes Green" at the 2004 Building Owner's and Managers Association New York Codes and Regulations conference; convener of a panel discussion entitled: "New England Goes Green" on Green Building Practices for College Campuses at the 2003 Society of College and University Planners North Atlantic (NASCUP) Regional Conference at MIT; and seven presentations promoting Healthy, High Performance Schools for the Environmental Business Association "Town Hall" series in April 2004; and a presentation of his African-American Hall of Fame Project to the New York City Department of Design and Construction as part of the series "DDC Speaks" in February 2004.
Mr. Levi is a member of the United States Green Building Council where he is on the Board of Directors of the New York Chapter. He also actively participates as Chairman of the Program and Education Committee, works actively on the Liaison and Communications Committee, and LEED™ Development and Research Committees.
Other professional activities include membership on the Advisory Committee on Sustainability to the New York City Department of Buildings Model Code Program; membership in the International Facilities Managers Association, Great New York Chapter (IFMA) where he is Co-Chairman of the Public Relations Committee; membership in the Building Owners and Managers Association of New York where he participates in the Codes and Regulations Committee and the Energy Committee. He is also past Chair of the Environmental Business Association of New York State (EBA) High Performance Building Task Force.
Mr. Levi is a lifelong New Yorker and proud to be a product of the New York City school system. He graduated from the Bronx High School of Science and received his Bachelor in Architecture degree from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art and is licensed to practice Architecture in New York and New Jersey.
Special Session
Tuesday, September 26
9:30am - 10:30am
Title: New York State Apollo Alliance
Abstract: A new alliance of labor, business, environment, environmental justice and healthy schools groups has been formed to fight for good jobs, clean energy, and New York's energy independent future. The New York State Apollo Alliance announced its formation at a state Capitol press conference on July 17, 2006. The state group has affiliated with the National Apollo Alliance (www.apolloalliance.org), and works closely with the New York City Apollo Alliance. The workshop session will provide participants with the opportunity to become engaged in the actions of the newly formed New York State Apollo Alliance. Representatives of the diverse coalition's steering committee including environmental organizations, labor, and business and citizen action groups will discuss how the Alliances Ten Point Plan connects the dots between energy independence, high performance green buildings, environmental protection and the creation of thousands of new jobs throughout New York State. Participants will also learn of the history of the National Apollo Alliance and the successful policy initiatives of existing Apollo Alliances in New York City and other states.
Energy 4
Tuesday, September 26
11:00am - 12:15pm
New Developments in Emissions Trading Markets
Title: Creating Energy Efficiency Credits: The Promise of White Tags
Abstract:
Bio: John Pitcher has over 35 years of experience in project management, energy management systems, energy conservation, building technologies and information technology. Presently, John serves as Vice President of Technical Operations for Sterling Planet, Inc., the nation's largest retailer of renewable energy certificates.
Previously, he served as Director of Technology at Prenova, a firm specializing in providing energy services for commercial and industrial customers such as AT&T, The GAP, Toys "R" Us, Home Depot, BellSouth, J. C. Penney's and Owens Corning. He was Chief Operating Officer of Envenergy, a technology development company specializing in Energy Management gateway technologies used to integrate building automation systems. In addition, Mr. Pitcher was Director of Operations for Entergy's non-regulated services group where he had the operational responsibility for an eighty million dollar roll out of products and services to companies such as Mobile Oil Company, the US Postal Service and many others and led numerous leading-edge product developments including the first Internet enabled energy management product, the design of a 19 EER roof top air conditioning system to serve commercial retailers and development of automated building simulation systems. Mr. Pitcher also served as a general manager for Comfort Systems USA in Madison Wisconsin.
Mr. Pitcher won the first hospital building Energy Award of Excellence in 1975 from the Department of Energy for his energy saving measures implemented at Galesburg Mercy Hospital in Galesburg Illinois. Mr. Pitcher has authored several technical articles for Electrical Consultant Magazine and Energy User News and recently was Chairman of the Services Group for the Open Building Interoperability and Exchange (Obix) commission. The group is represented by almost all major control manufacturers and has a goal of developing open standards for protocol communications in the building automation industry.
Mr. Pitcher is NEBB certified in air and water balance and has held master mechanical licenses in 15 states. He has experience programming and commissioning every major manufacturer of building automation system and has performed numerous building simulations with programs such as Trane Trace, Carrier HAP and "eQUEST".
Title: Lessons learned from the EU-ETS and the Kyoto Flexible mechanisms and its applicability in the US market
Abstract: The presentation will provide an overview of compliance based carbon markets with a specific focus on the EU-ETS and the project based offset market. The key aspects of the EU-ETS and the Kyoto flexible mechanisms will be discussed followed by the issues that are currently being faced by it. The primary focus of the presentation will be on the lessons learnt from the EU-ETS and the Kyoto flexible mechanisms and how it can be applied to an emission trading market in the United States.Bio: Eron Bloomgarden, Country Director of EcoSecurities USA Mr. Bloomgarden has extensive experience in project development, advisory and due diligence work related to the activities of greenhouse gas mitigation projects and international emissions trading. Mr. Bloomgarden manages EcoSecurities' business activities in the United States. Previously Mr. Bloomgarden was responsible for origination and project development activities in Latin America. Research and consultancies include analysis of international sustainability criteria for the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) for the United Nations Division for Sustainable Development, and projects for clients such as UNDP, Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), NGO groups and private sector companies. Mr. Bloomgarden has over ten years of professional experience in international business and environmental policy. He holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) in New York City.
Green Building 4
Tuesday, September 26
11:00am - 12:15pm
1 AIA HSW, 1 PDH
Improving Indoor Environments
Title: Air, Water, and Moisture Management in Commercial Building Envelopes
Abstract: A study of the necessity for building redundancy in the commercial building envelope (wall systems) to help reduce damage due to water intrusion and energy lost due to air infiltration.
Learning Objectives: A key lesson learned is building durable wall systems for commercial construction by protection the building envelope from damage due to air, water, and moisture infiltration. At the end of the program the participants will understand the importance of building redundancy in the commercial building envelope, as well as various methods currently available for accomplishing this.
Bio: Alan Turner, CSI, Sales Manager and Team Leader, Parksite Plunkett-Webster, is a Team Leader and Certified DuPont Tyvek Specialist to the construction industry. With over 15 years in the business, Alan has the experience and skills to offer training and support to architects, homebuilders, general contractors, and code officials. He brings to the job an in-depth knowledge of the latest weatherization techniques for wall systems as part of constructing effective building envelopes.
As a graduate of the DuPont Tyvek Certified Specialist Training Program, Alan has demonstrated his understanding of such technical topics as: commercial and residential building construction, mold and mildew prevention, building science, energy analysis, and the relationship of fenestration to efficient wall systems. To date, Alan has used his strong presentation skills to train hundreds of design professionals, contractors, and code officials.
Alan is an active member of many associations that have a positive impact on the construction market, including: the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Rochester Home Builders Association (RHBA), Buffalo Niagara Builders Association (BNBA), Finger Lakes Building Officials Association (FLBOA), and the Niagara Frontier Building Officials Association(NFBOA). Alan has been recognized by the Rochester Home Builders Association with an award for Outstanding Achievement in appreciation for contributions and cooperative efforts on behalf of the association.
Improving Indoor Environments
Title: Technological Solutions for Fulfilling IAQ Testing Requirements in NYS Buildings
Abstract:New web based technologies can now automate the process of data collection, analysis of the data, and reporting to comply with New York State Indoor Air Quality Testing requirements. Governor Pataki signed "Green and Clean" regulations into law in 2001 (Executive Order 111). All New York State buildings that are new and/or significantly renovated must comply. Incentives are provided under the Green Building Tax Credit to the private sector. One of the requirements of E.O. 111 is Indoor Air Quality Testing, within 30 days after occupancy. The presentation will provide an overview of various technologies in the context of compliance with this regulation. Also discussed will be the broader application for all buildings to optimize HVAC performance for both energy and indoor air quality. Several actual case histories showing monitoring results will be summarized.
Learning Objectives: The three key learning objectives are: 1) basic understanding of the IAQ Testing requirements under NYS Executive Order 111; 2) how new technology makes it more practical to collect, analyze and report building air quality data, and 3) how measuring specific air quality parameters can help environmental professionals and their clients save energy while providing a safe and healthy building environment.
Bio: David W. Gordon is the founder and CEO of Indoor Air Professionals, Inc. (IAP), one of the nation's foremost indoor air quality services companies. IAP provides both consulting and remediation services (for non regulated services). In addition, IAP provides indoor air quality (IAQ) training, consulting and contracting services worldwide.
Since 1993, IAP has been providing IAQ evaluations, HVAC system cleaning and sanitizing, microbial assessment and remediation services, and IAQ Management Programs. IAP has worked with over 20,000 homeowners, plus over 500 facilities, including: schools, manufacturing, health care, office buildings, naval and marine vessels. As a pioneer in IAQ applications, IAP sits on the advisory board of the University of Buffalo's Center for Biosurfaces.
Mr. Gordon's team has among the nation's largest number of industry certified professionals for HVAC system cleaning and mold remediation. His company has been featured in 13 television broadcasts concerning "sick home and building" stories, plus numerous general news and trade publications. Headquartered in Buffalo, the firm has offices in Rochester, NY and San Diego, CA.
Mr. Gordon holds a bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of Vermont. He lives with his wife and three children in Buffalo, New York.
Energy 5
Tuesday, September 26
1:15pm - 2:15pm
1 PDH
Title: Energy Development in New York - Do I Make the Investment?
Abstract: Deregulation resulted in the historic utility monopolies unbundling their generating assets and selling them to wholesale generating companies. Many of these companies have experienced significant financial strains in the market and are far from able to do the effective long range planning and investing that was historically done by the monopoly utilities. Long-term energy management must define demand needs and plan for facilities and technologies able to fill those demand needs. This presentation will address the progress to date in deregulation and speculate on future efforts to meet New York's energy requirements. How will the New York Energy Plan be actualized? Who is likely to lead the way in investments? What is the need for new facilities based on existing unit retirements and demand growth? What are the barriers to entry?
Learning Objectives: Participants will learn:
- How is deregulation and the New York Energy Plan doing?
- What can we realistically expect over the next 5-10 years in New York's energy industry?
- Fossil Fuels...can energy needs and the environment reconcile?
Bio: David R. Alexander is the founder and Managing Principal of Air Resources Group, LLC (ARG). ARG is an environmental services consulting firm that provides technical and regulatory expertise in compliance, permitting and air quality. David has 33 years of multi-disciplinary experience in government, industry and consulting. He has managed development of national industrial regulations for EPA, served as senior environmental manager in major corporations and has performed innumerable environmental studies, compliance support, permitting, site investigation/remediation, and other environmental projects for industrial and business clients. He permitted one of the first distributed generation facilities in New York State in record time in 2003. He currently works on permitting power generating facilities throughout New York State.
Green Building 5
Tuesday, September 26
1:15pm - 2:15pm
1 AIA HSW, 1 PDH
Title: Up S**t Creek: How We Got Hooked on Sewage and How We Can Break the Habit
Abstract:Where the 'waste' in wastewater came from and where it usually goes--let alone where it should go--after it leaves toilets and sinks is, oddly, not viewed as a sexy subject by most building designers. Why is that? Although this 'waste' has profound meaning for water, for soil, for our food supply, and even for our hydrocarbon fuel resources, most of us are largely ignorant of the deep connection between human waste and the environment. And enlightenment is not forthcoming from current green building guidelines. For instance, LEED calls for using low-flush toilets, waterless urinals, and low-water faucets. Although laudable, the mere conservation of water does not address the fundamental environmental issues raised by human waste.
Septic systems and sewage treatment plants are major sources of pollution of drinking water and aquatic environments. They discharge effluent containing nutrients and toxic pollutants. Even worse, sewage sludge contains thousands of chemicals from industry, homes, and storm water run-off that are neither removed by advanced treatment nor regulated. Nevertheless, most sludge is dumped on farmland as fertilizer. Why not? It's recycling, right? Meanwhile, fossil fuels are being converted, by the millions of tons, into ammonium nitrate fertilizer, which is often over-applied and winds up in waterways. What is to be done?
Compost toilet and greywater recycling systems: that's what. These technologies capture nutrients in human waste so that they may be used to fertilize and irrigate plants. Nothing new there: that's what we did with our wastes for nearly all human existence, both pre-history and history. What's new is that they make possible, in a way that the sewage treatment plant cannot, the separation of useful nutrients in human waste from toxic substances (that is, excepting those already stuck in our fatty tissue) that must become industry's responsibility to manage sustainability — notwithstanding how far off that day still is.
In addition to a description of these technologies (using current examples), a detailed history of human civilization will, necessarily, be included.
Learning Objectives: Participants will gain:
- Understanding of the current wastewater situation
- Understanding of the environmental, economic, and social effects of the current waste usage
- Introduction to alternate technologies for dealing with waste
- Understanding of sustainable management
Bio: Don Mills, Sales Director, Clivus Multrum, Inc. Don Mills is the Sales Director for Clivus Multrum, Inc., a manufacturer of composting toilets and greywater irrigation systems. He has worked on such projects as the C.K. Choi Building at the University of British Columbia and the Philip Merrill Center, headquarters of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. He is especially interested in furthering the use of composting toilets and greywater systems in commercial structures
BPCA/NYS - Training
Tuesday, September 26
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Title: Advanced Diagnostics for Residential Analysis
Abstract: This session will provide an overview of some of the more advanced tools and diagnostic techniques used in building analysis. The infrared imager has been invaluable in identifying the strengths and weaknesses in insulation and air barriers and example of its importance will be illustrated. Various pressure diagnostics are being used to quantify and locate air leakage between areas of the building that should be segregated. These tools and more are contributing to the construction and retrofit of buildings that are more energy efficient and predictable in their overall performance
Speakers: Richard Kornbluth & Bob Kahabka
Robert Kahabka, Northern Comfort Diagnostics, Woodhull, NY
Robert has over 25 years experience in building construction, energy analysis, air quality analysis and remediation work He has 18 years experience in adult education, including classroom and field training on building construction, energy efficiency and indoor air quality. He has served as a local Weatherization manager and a Technical Representative and Trainer for New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. His current business, Northern Comfort Diagnostics, provides accredited training and quality assurance for The Energy Star Labeled Homes Program® in New York State and New England. Additionally he provides training and consulting services for builders, owners and home performance contractors in New York State.