NASEO Annual Meeting 2003
September 14-17, 2003
Hyatt Regency at Town
Lake, Austin, Texas
Agenda and Presentations
Sunday, September 14
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Hill Country Foyer)
Registration
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Hill Country A-C)
NASEO Board of Directors Meeting
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm (Hill Country A-C)
NASEO’s Annual Meeting Business Session
This important Annual Meeting session includes the election of
officers, consideration of organizational issues, and review and approval
of budget.
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm (Hill Country A-C)
Issues Agenda Committee Meeting
Chair: Sara Ward, Ohio
Monday, September 15
7:30 am – 11:30 am (Hill Country Foyer)
Registration
7:30 am – 8:30 am (Hill Country D)
Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 4:00 pm (Hill Country D)
NASEO 2003 Annual Meeting Exhibits
8:30 am – 9:00 am (Hill Country A-C)
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Our Texas State Energy Office Host and NASEO Chairman open this
year’s Annual Meeting—helping to frame the issues and set the stage for
subsequent sessions. In addition, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Denver
Regional Office will provide a quick review of State activities in the
region.
Moderator: John F. Nunley, III, Wyoming; NASEO Chairman
Presenters: Dub Taylor, Director, Texas State Energy Conservation Office
Bill Becker, Director, Denver Regional Office, U.S. Department of Energy
9:00 am – 9:30 am (Hill Country A-C)
Green Power Success in Austin—the State, Municipal and
Local Link
Austin is a cutting-edge provider of green power and effective
energy efficiency programs. Learn how Austin Energy is achieving its clean
energy goals and about the role that the State Energy Office has played. And
learn first-hand, from one of the nation’s foremost municipal electric
leaders, about his insights on the value of the state-local partnership in
clean energy.
Moderator: Dub Taylor, Texas
Presenter: Roger Duncan, Vice President, Products and Services, Austin
Energy
9:30 am – 10:00 am (Hill Country A-C)
Energy Outlook—What’s in Store for the Winter Heating
Season
Oil inventories continue to be at the low end of historical
trends, natural gas supplies are tight and prices continue to move upward.
What does one energy forecasting expert see for this winter? Get an early
view on this important issue from one of the nation's leading energy experts
about supply and price data that will impact consumers and businesses in
your state this fall and winter.
Moderator: Sara Ward, Ohio
Presenter: Guy Caruso, Administrator, Energy Information Administration
10:00 am
Break
10:15 am – 11:00 am (Hill Country A-C)
Natural Gas: Acquisition and Response
Much has been made of tighting natural gas supplies. What are the
factors affecting delivery of this resource? What is the role of liquefied
natural gas (LNG)? How can State Energy Offices and state policy-makers
prepare? These questions and others will be answered by a team of natural
gas supply and demand reduction experts to help ready your State for the
future of natural gas.
Moderator: Mike French, Louisiana
Presenters: Michelle Michot Foss, Executive Director, Institute for Energy,
Law, and Enterprise, University of Houston
Roya Stanley, Group Manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Joel Eisenberg, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy
11:00 am – 11:45 pm (Hill Country A-C)
State and Federal Energy Emergency Planning and Response
Efforts are Taking Shape
With the establishment of DOE’s Office of Energy Assurance, work
to coordinate state and federal energy emergency activities is underway.
Collaborative efforts are forming among various state-based organizations.
Hear from the NASEO’s Energy Data and Security Committee, and
representatives of the OEA, NETL, and others on the latest effort to
identify states’ needs and provide training and assistance.
Moderator: Jeffrey Pillon, Michigan
Presenters: Alice Lippert, Office of Energy Assurance, U.S. Department of
Energy
Joseph Paladino, National Energy Technology Laboratory, U.S. Department of
Energy
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
NASEO Regional Lunches
Hosted by NASEO’s Regional Board of Director Representatives,
these six informal lunches provide NASEO members and other attendees with
the opportunity to learn about recent activities and concerns.
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm (Hill Country A-C)
Hydrogen—The Demonstration and Deployment Role for State
Energy Offices
The energy watchword in many quarters is Hydrogen, with good
reason, funding from the U.S. Department of Energy is rising quickly, auto
industry interest is high, and some states are elevating it to a high
priority research issue. Hear first hand about the lessons learned and
successes from one state with real experience in the hydrogen area, and
learn what’s in store at the federal level from a senior representative of
the U.S. Department of Energy.
Moderator: Michael Richard, Maryland
Presenters: Steve Chalk, Program Manager, Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and
Infrastructure Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, U.S. DOE
Maurice Kaya, Chief Technology Officer, Hawaii Department of Business,
Economic Development and Tourism
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm (Hill Country A-C)
SEP Metrics—New Indicators and Streamlined Data Collection
Promotion of the State Energy Program’s success continues as DOE,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and NASEO work to streamline the Enumeration
Indicator Model and reporting and make plans for new data collection. In
addition, attendees will see the latest educational SEP brochure derived
from the ORNL SEP metrics report and successful case studies from across the
nation.
Moderator Terri Adams, Alabama
Presenter: Joel Eisenberg, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Department of
Energy
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm (Hill Country A-C)
AdCouncil Update
Moderator: Rick Grice, Colorado
Presenter: Maria Ellingson, Director of Efficiency and Conservation
Programs, Colorado Energy Assistance Foundation
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Concurrent Meeting (Foothills II)
Buildings Committee Meeting
Chair: Brian Henderson, New York; Vice Chair: Janet Streff,
Minnesota
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Concurrent Meeting (Big Bend A-B)
Industrial Committee Meeting
Chair: Bill Nesmith, Oregon; Vice Chair: Jeff Herholdt, West
Virginia
Discussion of efficiency measures for natural gas intensive industries
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Concurrent Meeting (Big Bend A-B)
Energy, Environment, and Transportation Committee Meeting
Chair: Elizabeth Robertson, Georgia; Vice Chair: Anita Randolph,
Missouri
Summary of State Energy Office SEP Energy and Environment projects
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Concurrent Meeting (Foothills II)
Energy Data and Security Committee Meeting
Chair: Jeff Pillon, Michigan; Vice Chair: John Tantlinger, Hawaii
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (Hill Country C-D)
Welcome and Networking Reception
Tuesday, September 16
7:30 am – 8:30 am (Hill Country D)
Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 4:00 pm (Hill Country D)
NASEO 2003 Annual Meeting Exhibits
8:30 am – 9:00 am (Hill Country A-C)
Comprehensive Performance Contracting… a New Twist:
Deregulated Energy Markets Have Set the Stage for a New Breed of Energy
Services Companies
Comprehensive Performance Contracting (CPC) provides a
competitive advantage, especially for customers in more complex energy
markets. As energy markets grow more competitive, providers of energy
services that incorporate energy commodity and risk management in an energy
services offering deliver greater value today and in the future.
Moderator: Chris Wentz, New Mexico
Presenter: Lynn Crawford, Vice President, National Accounts, Sempra Energy
Solutions
9:00 am – 9:50 am (Hill Country A-C)
Public Buildings Efficiency Roundtable—Bang for the Buck
Programs That Prove Their Worth
Learn how three states have tackled the public buildings
efficiency challenge through commissioning to utility savings programs and
other innovations that deliver real savings for the taxpayers.
Moderator: Pat Meier, Wisconsin
Presenters: Larry Shirley, Division Director, State Energy Office, North
Carolina Department of Administration
Sharon Tahtinen, Special Assistant Energy Policy, Iowa Department of Natural
Resources
Paul Zeigler, P.E., Governor’s Green Government Council, Pennsylvania
9:50 am - 10:00am
Break
10:00 am – 10:45 am (Hill Country A-C)
Electricity Innovation Institute (E2I): Overcoming Market
Barriers to Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Deployment
The Electricity Innovation Institute (E2I) discusses its approach
to addressing the critical barriers that hinder widespread deployment of DER.
Its partnership approach with stakeholder participants from various aspects
of the market includes regulators, utilities, states, and equipment
manufacturers. The partnership is focused on the market integration of
distributed energy resources and is also analyzing the environmental
implications of widespread deployment of DER. This session includes a
discussion by some of E2I’s DER partners, and will provide insights on the
partnership’s approach and critical priorities.
Moderator: Bill Nesmith, Oregon
Presenter: Ellen Petrill, E2I Program Director for Distributed Energy
Resources
10:45 am – 11:30 am (Hill Country A-C)
Energy Service Companies and State Energy Offices: Success
Stories and Lessons Learned
State Energy Offices and energy service companies have undertaken
some important energy efficiency projects in recent years ranging from
entire public facility complexes to the retrofit of a single school. This
session relies on firsthand accounts of two projects that illustrate how the
multiple needs of public facilities are being met through energy performance
contracting. In addition, our presenters will highlight what went right and
what challenges were most difficult to overcome.
Moderator: Brian Tormey, Iowa
Presenters: Bret Hunter, Director of New Business Development, Chevron
Energy Solutions
Pete van der Have, Director of Plant Operations, University of Utah
Tarek Bou-Saada, Energy Manager, Texas Department of Mental Health and
Mental Retardation
Kevin Vaughn, Government Energy Solutions, TAC-Americas
Klip Weaver, Government Energy Solutions, TAC-Americas
11:45 am – 1:00 pm (Foothills II)
Keynote Luncheon
Moderators: John Nunley, NASEO Chairman, Wyoming
Dub Taylor, Texas
Presenter: Paul D. Thomas, Chief Executive Officer and President, Green
Mountain Energy Company
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Hill Country A-C)
Renewable Energy for Reliability, Security, and
Affordability
Renewable energy resources, as they are constantly replenished
and will never run out, provide reliable, secure, and affordable energy.
There are also many economic advantages that result from the use of
renewable energy. Two State Energy Offices that have taken the lead in
renewable energy projects and will share their accomplishments.
Moderator: Jim Ploger, Kansas
Presenters: Mike Winka, Director, Office of Clean Energy, New Jersey Board
of Public Utilities
Eric Thumma, Bureau Director, Environmental Sustainability, Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm (Hill Country A-C)
State Energy Program and Special Projects News
The key component of state-federal clean energy demonstration and
deployment efforts, news from DOE on the State Energy Program (SEP) and SEP
Special Projects is a part of every NASEO meeting. Attendees will have the
opportunity to discuss ideas and ask questions of DOE’s Office of
Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs during this important session.
Moderator: Alexander Mack, Florida
Presenter: Mark Bailey, Supervisory General Engineer, Weatherization and
Intergovernmental Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,
U.S. Department of Energy
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Hill Country A-C)
Harnessing Industrial Competition: Advancing Efficient
Technology through Public Procurement
The past decade has seen several new and efficient products
introduced in response to public procurements with aggressive
specifications. Notable examples include refrigerators, ultracompact
fluorescent lamps, and commercial "rooftop" air conditioners. The presenter
will describe experience in pursuing this approach, with emphasis on the
critical role of public agencies. He will then report progress on additional
procurement projects currently in progress.
Moderator: Jeff Herholdt, West Virginia
Presenter: Brad Hollomon, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, U.S.
Department of Energy
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Hill Country A-C)
Emerging State Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Activities,
Innovations, and Tools
States are developing and applying voluntary programs and
innovations that cost-effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn
about tools and analyses that help states inventory their GHG emissions and
identify cost-effective opportunities to save energy and improve air
quality. Hear from state officials and EPA on voluntary climate change
activities and related tools.
Moderator: Anita Randolph, Missouri
Presenters: Stephen Dunn, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of
Atmospheric Programs, Global Programs Division, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency
Peter Smith, Acting President, New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm (Hill Country A-C)
Energy Technology Incubator: Clean Energy Business
Development to Create Jobs
Hear first hand from federal, state, and local participants about
this proven concept that fosters clean energy business development.
Moderator: Dub Taylor, Texas
Presenters: Dr. L. Marty Murphy, Manager, Enterprise Development Programs,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Richard Amato, Director, Clean Energy Incubator, Austin Technology
Incubator, IC2
Chip Wolfe, Founder, Austin Clean Energy Initiative
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Concurrent Meeting (Big Bend A-B)
Energy Production Committee Meeting
Chair: Dub Taylor, Texas; Vice-Chair, Bill Keese, California
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Concurrent Meeting (Big Bend C-E)
ENERGY STAR Task Force Meeting
Chair: John Davies, Kentucky; Vice Chair: Brian Henderson, New
York
5:45 pm – 6:45 pm (Hill Country C-D)
Exhibitors’ Reception
Wednesday, September 17
7:30 am – 8:30 am (Hill Country D)
Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 12:00 pm (Hill Country D)
NASEO 2003 Annual Meeting Exhibits
8:30 am – 9:00 am (Hill Country A-C)
State Technology Advancement Collaborative
This update session will cover the upcoming schedule for and news
about the State Technology Advancement Collaborative (STAC). The briefing
will cover the future direction of the pilot program, planning process, as
well as time for attendees to provide input on STAC. Robert Kripowicz, STAC
Program Director will lead the discussion.
Moderator: Brian Henderson, New York
Presenter: Robert Kripowicz, STAC Program Director
9:00 am – 9:45 am (Hill Country A-C)
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy—Federal Program and
Policy Update and Discussion
As the nation’s lead on energy efficiency and renewable energy
activities and policies, the opportunity to exchange ideas and concerns
between the State and Territory Energy Offices and DOE is important to
achieving our energy goals. This discussion-oriented session offers
attendees the chance to ask questions and discuss ideas directly with EERE’s
Assistant Secretary.
Moderator: John F. Nunley, III, Wyoming; NASEO Chairman
Presenters: David Garman, Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
9:45 am – 10:15 am (Hill Country A-C)
The Year is 2103: What Will Ten Cities in Nine Nations
Have in Common – Sustainability?
In a future looking competition, the International Gas Union
challenged nine nations to develop urban designs that integrate energy,
environmental, building, transportation and social systems in a manner that
sustains both local and global resources. The designs depict each nation’s
selected city 100 years in the future. Hear about this unique competition
and learn about the actions that State and local governments can take today
to move our communities towards greater sustainability.
Moderator: Bob Therkelsen, California
Presenter: Doug Newman, Manager, Sustainable Energy Planning Office, Gas
Technology Institute
10:15 am – 10:45 am (Hill Country A-C)
GIS - Moving Beyond Renewable Energy Resource Mapping –
Identifying Opportunities for Renewable Energy Development
In this session, learn how NREL conducts assessments of renewable
energy development potential through example projects for the BLM and the
DOE Wind Powering America Program. Also hear about the types of renewable
energy resource data available and how the information is presented to the
public.
Moderator: Rick Grice, Colorado
Presenter: Liz Brady Sabeff, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S.
Department of Energy
10:45 am – 11:15 am (Hill Country A-C)
Update on EERE Communications
Moderator: John Davies, Kentucky
Presenter: Roger Meyer, Technology Transfer Specialist, Office of
Communications and Outreach, U.S. Department of Energy
11:15 am – 12:00 pm (Hill Country A-C)
Energy Policies and Politics
This legislative and executive branch news update is key to
learning what policies, programs, and funding are on the horizon from
Washington DC. Energy policy expert and NASEO General Counsel, Jeff Genzer,
will provide his take on “all the energy news that’s fit to print” and how
it impacts the states.
Moderator: Tony Usibelli, Washington
Presenter: Jeff Genzer, NASEO Counsel
12:00 pm (Hill Country A-C)
Chairman’s Wrap-Up and Adjourn
Moderator: John F. Nunley, III, Wyoming; NASEO Chairman
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