NASEO Annual Meeting 2001

October 14-17, 2001
Eastland Park Hotel, Portland, Maine

Agenda

Sunday, October 14

2:00 p.m.- 5:00
Registration

3:00 p.m.-4:00 (Cumberland Rooms B and C)
NASEO Board of Directors Meeting

4:00 p.m.-5:00
NASEO Business Meeting

Monday, October 15

8:00 a.m.-2:00
Registration

8:00 a.m.-9:00
Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m.-9:45 (Eastland Ballroom)
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Presenters: Bill Keese, NASEO Chairman
Hugh Saussy, Director, Boston Regional Office, U.S. Department of Energy
Steven Levesque, Commissioner, Maine Department of Economic and Community
Development

9:45 a.m.-10:30
Microturbines: Soon Appearing at a Store Near You?
Moderator: John Nunley, Wyoming
Presenter: Kevin Duggan, Capstone Turbine Corporation
Perhaps one of the greatest advantages of the recent volatility in energy markets is the "oomph" that's pushing new technologies into the marketplace. The accelerated use of microturbines for small commercial and industrial customers is a prime example. One of the nation's premier microturbine manufacturers explores recent operation experiences and discusses other potential applications for this set of products.

10:30 a.m.
Break

10:45 a.m.-11:15
Power Companies Move to Capture a Share of the Clean Power Market
Moderator: Jim Ploger, Kansas
Presenter: Jan H. Freeman, Vice President, Exelon Generation
An increasing number of major energy companies offer "clean power blends" to their customers. From municipal utilities in small towns to the nation's largest electric utilities, clean energy is becoming a product that business wants to market. This session offers a power company's recent experiences in tapping the market and observations about future economic opportunities.

11:15 a.m.-11:45
Raising Awareness of SEP Among Energy Decision Makers
Moderator: Chris Wentz, New Mexico
Presenter: Faith Lambert, Office of Building Technology, State and Community
Assistance, U.S. Department of Energy
The success of many federal energy programs is dependent upon the strength of both the State Energy Program and the State and Territory Energy Offices. Without this core program and the states' involvement, many other federal energy efficiency initiatives could not be delivered effectively nationwide. However, the State Energy Program generally does not receive an appropriate level of visibility and attention, particularly at the national level. This U.S. Department of Energy presentation informs attendees about important plans to raise awareness of the State Energy Program, building more support for the benefits delivered.

11:45 a.m.-1:15
NASEO Regional Meetings and Luncheons
At each national NASEO meeting, NASEO's State and Affiliate Members gather for regional meetings hosted by the region's representatives to NASEO's Board of Directors. NASEO's Regional Representatives are developing agendas for these meetings.

• Seattle (Portland Room)
• Denver (Boothbay Harbor Room)
• Chicago (Blue Hill Room)
• Atlanta (Bar Harbor Room)
• Philadelphia (Kennebunkport Room)
• Boston (Eastland Café)

1:15 p.m.-1:45 (Eastland Ballroom)
News on the States' Cooperative School Research and Development Activities
Moderator: John Davies, Kentucky
Presenter: Al Garcia, California Energy Commission
The Rebuild America-State Cooperative Applied Research projects coordinated by NASEO are underway in California, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, and Florida and are beginning to provide data on how cutting-edge technologies work in school facilities. This presentation shares these states' experiences in applying new energy technologies and designs to improve both the learning environment for students and the energy efficiency of our nation's schools.

1:45 p.m.-2:30
Superconductivity Is Moving Into the Marketplace
Moderator: Brian Henderson, New York
Presenter: John Howe, Vice President, Electric Industry Affairs, American
Superconductor
Superconductivity has long been the focus of intense, groundbreaking research. Applications in the areas of electricity transmission and distribution and electric motors are emerging in communities around the nation. A leader in the production of superconducting materials provides an update on trends in their application, as well as near- to mid-term expectations.

2:30 p.m.
Break

2:45 p.m.-3:15
Adding Value With New Tools and Resources From ENERGY STAR
Moderator: Sharon Tahtinen, Iowa
Presenter: Doug Gatlin, Manager, Public Partnerships, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Over the past 2 years, the ENERGY STAR program has experienced a wide variety of changes and enhancements. New online resources, tools, and assistance are available to states and partners in the marketplace. Attendees will learn about these resources, as well as several states' efforts to leverage market transformation by integrating ENERGY STAR and various state and federal energy programs.

3:15 p.m.-5:00 (Boothbay Harbor)
State Public Benefits Roundtable
Moderator: Charles Guinn
The Energy Programs Consortium and NASEO are coordinating a roundtable to discuss how states significantly expanded their energy programs with public benefits funds. During this session, states share information regarding needs, priorities, and lessons learned in program design, operation, and measurement.

5:00 p.m.-6:00
Welcome Reception: A Taste of Maine
Host: Shirley Bartlett, Maine
Join your colleagues from other states, territories, and energy organizations for refreshments at this informal get-acquainted gathering.

Tuesday, October 16

8:30 a.m.-9:00
Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m.-9:30 (Eastland Ballroom)
Making Affordable Housing Energy Efficient
Moderator: Larry Shirley, North Carolina
Presenter: Arnie Katz, Senior Building Science Consultant, Advanced Energy
North Carolina non-profit Advanced Energy, with partners in the building and utility industries, has demonstrated the innovative SystemVision program in more than 5,000 homes across the country. Attendees discover how this program cuts energy consumption in half for heating and cooling homes, increasing both the comfort and health of occupants. In partnership with the North Carolina Energy Office, the SystemVision program is being launched throughout the affordable housing market in North Carolina.

9:30 a.m.-10:15
Transportation: At the Intersection of Energy and Environment
Moderator: Bill Nesmith, Oregon
Presenter: Mark Riley, Honda North America, Inc.
Few energy end-use sectors have a greater impact on the nation's energy, environmental, and economic security than transportation. This session explores Honda's recent experiences working with states and other partners to introduce high-efficiency and alternative fuel vehicles. Honda also provides a glimpse into technologies that are coming down the road.

10:15 a.m.
Break

10:30 a.m.-11:15
State Access to DOE Funding: An Important Multi-Year Commitment
Moderator: Tony Usibelli, Washington
Presenter: Mariana Uhrlaub, President, Uhrlaub Management Consulting
The U.S. Department of Energy's budget and funding process is a complex multi-year system. This presentation provides an in-depth look at the budget process and emphasizes ways that State Energy Offices can provide input and suggestions on program activities in the early phases of the process. The session also answers key questions about DOE's solicitation and procurement mechanisms.

11:15 a.m.-11:45
Energy Emergency Planning and Response Update
Moderator: Rick Grice, Colorado
Presenters: Frank Bishop, Executive Director, NASEO; David Terry, Managing Director, NASEO
Recent events, as well as ongoing energy supply issues, have raised the visibility of energy emergency planning and response. NASEO has been in regular communication with a variety of federal officials in an attempt to both improve coordination and identify prudent actions that should be taken to strengthen the federal, state, local energy emergency system. Frank Bishop of NASEO has been leading this effort and will update attendees on recent meetings and communications, as well as the results of the NASEO-EIA Winter Fuels Outlook meeting.

11:45 a.m.-1:15 (Cumberland Hall)
Luncheon: Keynote Presentation
New Directions at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Moderator: Bill Keese, NASEO Chairman
Presenter: Doug Faulkner, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy

1:30 p.m.-2:30 (Eastland Ballroom)
Electric and Gas Utility Committee Meeting
Meeting Moderator: Fred Hoover, Chair, NASEO Electric and Gas Utility Committee

2:30 p.m.-3:30 (Boothbay Harbor Room)
Issues Agenda Committee Meeting
Meeting Moderator: John Nunley, Chair, NASEO Issues Agenda Committee

3:30 p.m.-5:30 (Eastland Ballroom)
Energy and Environmental SEP Special Projects Meeting
Meeting Moderator: Jeff Genzer
A number of states (CO, FL, GA, MD, MO, NH, OR, PA, UT, VT, and WI) received Energy and Environment Integration SEP Special Projects Awards this year. During this meeting, these "pilot" states share their experiences and ideas about the trends in this cutting-edge program and policy development area.

5:30 p.m.-6:30 (Cumberland Hall)
Reception: Tastes From Around the World
For months, our gracious hosts from the Maine Energy Office have been planning to make this reception a special networking event. Portland, long known for its exceptional chefs and variety of cuisines, also is an ideal place to sample fare and refreshments with an international flavor. Plan on starting your evening in Portland, then continuing with tastes from around the world.

Wednesday, October 17

8:30 a.m.-9:00
Breakfast

9:00 a.m.-9:30 (Eastland Ballroom)
Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Opportunities for Clean Energy State Partnerships
Moderator: Maurice Kaya, Hawaii
Presenter: Jonathan Hurwitch, Senior Vice President, Sentech, Inc.
We kept hearing that fuel cells are 21st-century technology. It's now the 21st century. Who is in `the fuel cell business? What are other states doing with fuel cells? Who, in the private sector, should you contact if your state is interested in a fuel cell project? Jon Hurwitch, an expert on hydrogen fuel cell technologies, teaches attendees how best to structure and operate a state-level fuel cell program.

9:30 a.m.-10:15
The "Other" SEP: Using Environmental Penalties to Fund Clean Energy Projects
Moderator: Christine Salembier, Vermont
Presenter: Carol Tombari, President, Mountain Energy Consultation, LLC
EPA has created a mechanism for use in negotiating settlements with polluters. Called "Supplemental Environmental Projects," it permits violators to underwrite environment-friendly projects as an alternative to paying standard fines. State Energy Offices can work with their environmental colleagues to use this opportunity to stimulate the development and growth of clean energy in their states.

10:15 a.m.-10:45
A Medium-Sized State's Perspective on Managing Public Benefits Funding: The Maine Experience
Moderator: Sam Reid, Rhode Island
Presenter: Jim Connors, Conservation Program Manager, State Planning Office, Maine
Across the country, in states both large and small, officials are determining how best to direct energy program funds resulting from public benefits or other system charges. Examining state needs and priorities, evaluating energy programs, and delivering value on a large scale can be a daunting task. This session offers Maine's experiences and perspective on this challenge.

10:45 a.m.-11:45
National Energy Policy Update
Moderator: Fred Hoover, Maryland
Presenter: Jeff Genzer, General Counsel, NASEO
New energy policies and legislation are being developed at a rapid pace in Washington, DC. NASEO Counsel Jeff Genzer provides a comprehensive look at the myriad legislative proposals working their way through Washington.

Adjourn

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