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Please note: Flight cancellations due to inclement weather throughout the United States prevented some speakers from attending the conference and conducting their workshops. Where applicable, replacement speakers and/or presentations are noted here. | The Role of the Internet in an Energy-Focused World
Terrence R. Reynolds, PE, CEM, CDSM, LEED AP, Control Technologies, Inc.
Terry will discuss the role of the Internet as it morphs into the "Enernet"- a pipeline that connects energy consumers, providers, and facilitators, and conveys powerful new energy services to the marketplace. Did you know that today you can connect a chiller to the "Cloud" via the internet, determine how efficiently it is running, and whether it is getting ready to fail? Come to this presentation to find out what is possible today and what will be available in the near future.
Commercial / Intermediate
Natural Building 101: Tradition Meets the Future of Energy Efficiency
Ben Graham, Natural Design/Build
Learn about how natural materials and methods are being redefined to become the next high-performance system for low-impact construction. You will see the latest details for straw bale, light clay, and earth plaster solutions for the Northeast and beyond. We will look at the building science and the latest data that supports using natural building methods to achieve high-level energy efficiency.
Residential / Introductory
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U.S. Department of Energy's Net-Zero Energy Commercial Building Initiative - CANCELLED
Drury B. Crawley, Ph.D., U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Policy alone can't accomplish the dramatic energy reductions needed in our buildings today. Recognizing this, the DOE?s Building Technologies Program has launched the Net-Zero Energy Commercial Building Initiative (CBI), which has set a goal of achieving market-ready net-zero energy commercial buildings by 2025. Come hear Dr. Crawley provide a comprehensive overview of the CBI.
Commercial / Advanced | Black & White & Green
Andrea Murray, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP; Ashar Nelson, AIA, LEED AP;
Chris Huston, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP; Bread Loaf Corporation
The glory days of most historic buildings are seen in black and white photos.
Today, historic buildings throughout Vermont are turning green through energy-efficient restoration and renovation. Learn about innovative building systems, envelope design, local material use, and partnerships with area craftspeople through case studies of Ferrisburgh Grange Hall; the Middlebury Town Hall; and the Middlebury Chittenden Bank.
Commercial / Intermediate Financing Alternatives for Energy-Efficient Buildings
Peter Adamczyk, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Come get an overview of the latest financing solutions. Hear the pros and cons of various options and their applicability to residential and commercial markets. Topics include property-assessed clean-energy programs?including Vermont's clean-energy assessment districts; tax deductions; incentives; an update on energy-mortgage programs; and more.
Commercial & Residential / Intermediate |
| | Road-Testing the Model
Richard Renner, Richard Renner Architects
Danuta Drozdowicz, Context Green
This session compares actual energy performance to the performance predicted by HERS and E-Quest energy models for specific LEED Silver and Gold certified single- and multifamily residential buildings in Maine. Multifamily project performance will also be compared with similar codecompliant construction, and actual occupant behavior will be compared to model assumptions. The session will also include a review of the updated LEED for Mid-rise pilot requirements.
Commercial & Residential / Intermediate | What Would John Do?
John Straube, Ph.D., PE, Building Science Corporation
Any construction project requires thousands of decisions. This session answers the question, "What would John do in his own home renovation?" John talks about renovating his vintage 1960s home, his plans for adding an addition, and why he has made specific choices regarding methods and materials.
Residential / Introductory | Passive House: Pushing the Envelope
Katrin Klingenberg, Passive House Institute
Explore the elements of Passive House design and see the impact of climate on envelope requirements and the resulting implications for mechanical systems. The Passive House standard will be discussed in relation to world energy use and green house gas emissions, the potential for climate stabilization, and the financial feasibility of the construction.
Residential / Intermediate | Bringing Savings to Life: Net-Zero Design & Performance
Andy Shapiro, Energy Balance
William Maclay, Maclay Architects
Using Vermont case studies, this session reveals the benefits of collecting energy-usage data to measure building performance. You'll see energy usage data from high-performing buildings, including NRG's new building and the Putney School Field House. Participants will be issued "The Energy Challenge"; you'll be given a simple list of data to collect on your projects, so you can track and learn from actual performance.
Commercial / Intermediate |
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