Innovations in Clean Energy

What is the conference about?

Bringing industry stakeholders together for a stimulating look at the MA, CT and RI sustainable energy markets. The energy expo offers networking opportunities, the latest in Renewable & Energy Efficiency technologies – as well as informative talks on policy, finance, incentives, innovation and emerging opportunities.

Agenda
Please note the times on all sessions. Some sessions overlap, so please plan ahead.

9 AM: Registration (Lobby) & Exhibits Open (Embassy Room 9 AM - 6 PM)

9AM – 10AM: Continental Breakfast (Imperial & Regency Rooms)

9:45: Welcome and Opening Remarks by Munro Distributing (Imperial & Regency Rooms)

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Informative Talks - Session One
1A CT Solar ZREC Contracts - Alex Kragie, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (Regency)
1B RI Commercial PV Financing - Julian Dash, Clean Economy, Inc. (Imperial)

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Workshop Session One
1C When and why to consider ECM Motors - Jeff Hall, Munro Distributing (Terrace)
1D The Latest in LED Lighting – Steve Zimmer, Omnilite (Marquis)

10:30 AM – 11 AM BREAK – Coffee & Tea (Lobby & Embassy Room)

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Informative Talks - Session Two
2A RI Solar Distributed Generation Contracts - Chris Kearns, RI Office of Energy Resources (Regency)
2B CT Commercial Energy Efficieny Program Overview - Randy Vagnini, Northeast Utilities (Imperial)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop Session Two
2C Solar Racking Best Practices & Risk Mitigation - Brett Neilson, UniRac (Terrace)
2D How to Make Money in Renewable Energy - Chris Williams, HeatSpring

12:00 PM- 1:00 PM: Innovations Luncheon & Keynote (Imperial & Regency Rooms)
MA Senator Marc R. Pacheco

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Workshop Session Three
3C Overview of Solar Inverters, String Sizing & Monitoring - Brad Sherman, Solectria (Terrace)
3D 2012 NEC PV Changes and Working Safely with PV – Patrick Retelle, Solar Design Associates (Marquis)

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM: Informative Talks - Session Three
3A MA & RI Commercial & Industrial Lighting Programs - Rishi Sondhi, NSTAR (Regency)
3B RI MA Solar Thermal & PV Program Update – Elizabeth Kennedy, MassCEC (Imperial)

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM: Panel Discussion
3C Update on MA SREC Market - Alex Sheets, SRECTrade & Gary Lakrtiz, Knollwood Energy (Imperial)

2:00 – 3:00 PM BREAK – Refreshments (Lobby & Embassy Room)

2:15 PM -3:30 PM: Workshop Session Four
4C The impact Lighting Controls will have on your business - Gerard Darville, Lutron (Terrace)
4D What is the ROI when installing Variable Frequency Drives - Mark Mizia, Eaton (Marquis)

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Informative Talks - Session Four
4A Energy Efficiency Project Financing - Nancy Stokes, Mechanics Cooperative Bank (Imperial)
4B Interconnection & Net Metering - Nathan Phelps, MA Department of Public Utilities (Regency)

3:45 – 4:15 Workshop Session Five
5A Premium Efficient Wattsaver Motors – Todd Moore, Manning & Associates (Imperial)
5B LED Lighting for exterior and industrial areas– Rodney Jenkins, Acuity Brands (Regency)
5B Energy Efficient Transformers – Robert Cannon, REX (Marquis)
5C Get Comfort and Save Energy with Big Smart Fans - Peter Caruso, Air Motion Sciences (Terrace)

3:30 PM - 6 PM: Networking Reception
Exhibits remain open until 6 PM

Who should attend?

Building Owners
Facility Managers
Energy Service Companies
Electrical Contractors
Solar Installers
Local Inspectors
Utility Account Executives
Mechanical Contractors
Town Administrators

Exhibitors as of 8/28/12

SolarWorld
RAB
Nissan Leaf
LG
Enecsys
REX
Beta/Onmilite
Lutron/Yusen
Sylvania
Lithonia/Boston Light Source
Solectria
Ecolibrium
UniRac
Eaton
Air Motion Science
Leviton
Leeson
Solar Design Associates