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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 |
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Session 1 |
The Future of Energy Management in Commercial Buildings: 10 Predictions on Commercial Energy Management for Your Facility in the Next Decade |
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9:00am |
Room A |
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Speaker: |
E. Scot Fields, Energy Consultant, InSource Power |
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Description: |
A presentation on identified and categorized changes needed for a growing sustainable business or facility. These three areas will be addressed: 1. Energy policy and disclosure;
2. Utilities and the Green Button initiative; 3. Civic government 0.1 CEU - AFE |
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Session 2 |
Improving Equipment Reliability- Strategies and Technologies |
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9:00am |
Room B |
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Speaker: |
Jeff Evans, Vice President, Maintenance Strategies Inc |
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Description: |
This presentation will outline the key steps and benefits to implementing a proactive Condition Based Maintenance program. Topic areas include an introduction of predictive technologies, use of mobile handhelds for rounds and inspection, optimizing PM activities and the implementation of Best Maintenance Practices to improve reliability and reduce O&M costs. 0.1 CEU - AFE |
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Session 3 |
LED Lighting: Efficiencies in Energy & Maintenance Savings |
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10:10am |
Room A |
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Speaker: |
Justin Stouch, VP Business Development, Stouch Lighting |
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Description: |
LED lighting solutions reduce energy costs on average by 65% as well as generate substantial savings in maintenance costs. Learn about ALL the advantages LED lighting can bring to your facility. Debunk the past myths of LED lighting. Discover how to properly evaluate all the LED lighting options on the market today so you can choose the correct solution for your facility. 0.1 CEU - AFE |
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Session 4 |
Funding Your Energy Efficiency Project: Finding Available Rebates, Credits and Incentives |
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10:10am |
Room B |
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Speaker: |
Jon David, Energy Efficiency Program Analyst, Philadelphia Gas Works |
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Description: |
After establishing a course of action to make energy efficiency improvements to your facility the big question is: how to pay for it? There are numerous grants, rebates, tax credits and low-interest financing opportunities that building owners can take advantage of to significantly reduce the cost of their projects. This presentation will discuss funding sources available to facilities in the region, including PGW's EnergySense efficiency grant and rebate programs. 0.1 CEU - AFE |
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Session 5 |
What's New in Commercial Roofing |
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11:20am |
Room A |
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Speaker: |
Michael Mangiaruga, Vice President, CentiMark Roofing and Flooring |
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Description: |
An exploration of what’s new in commercial roofing designed to help you be a more informed commercial roof owner. A review of the latest roof systems, application techniques, asset management programs, scanning processes, insurance and code requirements.
0.1 CEU - AFE |
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Session 6 |
The Benefits of Retro-Commissioning |
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11:20am |
Room B |
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Speaker: |
Josh Capparella, Director - Energy & Sustainability, Integrated Project Services |
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Description: |
All building owners are concerned with the energy efficiency of their building but often times energy upgrades are cost prohibitive. Learn about Retro-Commissioning as the most cost effective approach to optimizing the operation of a building and why it should be performed as a first step in any energy management program. 0.1 CEU - AFE |
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Session 7 |
Personality in the Workplace |
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12:30pm |
Room A |
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Speaker: |
Carol A. Keith, Owner, Puzzle2Purpose, LLC; Life/Business Coach; Director of Human Resources, Door & Gate USA |
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Description: |
An interactive presentation discovering how the elements of personality impact the team dynamics of your office, department or small business. Begin to detect how to adapt and align your personal behaviors and preferences for team results and how to communicate effectively with the other personality types on your team. Hear how you can use a personality assessment as an effective tool as part of an ongoing hiring practice, saving valuable time and money by effectively placing employees in the right position for them and for your team, office or business. 0.1 CEU - AFE |
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Session 8 |
Repair, Don't Replace - Extend the Life of Equipment and Buildings |
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12:30pm |
Room B |
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Speaker: |
Jack Sheets, Director of Operations, Enecon Corporation |
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Description: |
Make effective repairs to erosion/corrosion damage, water seepage, wear and abrasion. Extend the life of HVAC equipment [Chiller, AHU, Cooling towers]; repair spalled concrete, roofs, leaking pipes – and more – with cost effective, long-term solutions using today’s high performance polymers. Real world examples will be presented. 0.1 CEU - AFE |
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Session 9 |
Sustainable Solutions: Focusing on Lawn Alternatives |
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1:40pm |
Room A |
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Speaker: |
Christina Kobland, President, Flight Turf / Native Return, LLC |
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Description: |
Green thinking today focuses on one thing – changing indoor efficiencies. But what about the rest of the property? Traditional lawns pose major problems. While thousands are spent on lawn services, wildlife are killed from mowing, emissions and noise pollution increases, and storm water continues to flood foundations. There are two solutions that can increase building sustainability and save a facility thousands of dollars in mowing costs alone. Learn how alternative live turfgrass and native meadows can save money, save animals, and save a building from the damaging effects of stormwater runoff. 0.1 CEU - AFE |
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Session 10 |
Rapid ROI Conservation Strategies |
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1:40pm |
Room B |
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Speaker: |
Scott Milne, President, National Energy Technologies |
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Description: |
Thinking that there are few choices available for effective efficiency solutions for your building? Discover how wrong you are. The presenter reveals highly effective, little known strategies that protect equipment, preserve health and save on utilities. Several techniques will provide an ROI below 12 months without incentives. Learn about the advanced conservation strategies that your technician may not be telling you about. 0.1 CEU - AFE |
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Session |
Water Use Reduction in HVAC Cooling Systems |
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Room |
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Speaker: |
William H. Green, Consulting Engineer, ProChemTech International Inc. |
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Description: |
Water savings methods are discussed that reduce water consumption from HVAC cooling towers using available methods and controls. Some discussion of water treatment technology is included for background. 0.1 CEU - AFE |
