Spring event wrap-up and upcoming summer fun: Don't miss out!
We're halfway through 2024, and in this past quarter, our team made significant strides in reducing energy consumption through collaboration at key industry events. Here are a couple of places we could be found networking and learning:
One of our biggest regional events this year was the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA) Efficiency Exchange in Spokane, WA. Workforce development was interwoven into many sessions and conversations, with a particular focus on electrification’s extraordinary demand for skilled workers. Two team members also led insightful lunch roundtables. ML Vidas’ discussion "Rural Resilience – What's Working?" looked into the challenges rural communities face, including wildfires, drought, global economic factors, infrastructure needs and more, as well as an increase in wind farms, solar farms and data centers. Alex Scott’s “Energy Transition – Are We All Just Stumbling Around in the Dark?” covered electrification, renewables, fuel switching, decarbonization and what utilities really need to find their way through this changing landscape.
A big date on the calendar for our sustainability services team was the Getting to Zero Forum in Charlotte, NC. This conference saw national pioneers in decarbonization and grid-interactive efficient buildings come together to showcase cutting-edge technology and illuminating case studies, address utility needs, and spotlight the teams driving truly impactful programs. Clair Hessmer and David Huber presented on “The New Triple Bottom Line: Environment, Economics, Equity,” investigating the intersection of policy and practice in advancing equity, sustainability and net-zero energy projects for K-12 schools, as well as commercial and industrial buildings.
Q3 on deck
From July to September, you can find us driving CLEAResult’s mission to change the way people use energy at conferences exploring a wide range of topics, from optimizing the North American energy grid to lowering energy usage in large buildings and collaboration of regions to focus on sustainability where they call home.
Here’s where you can catch us:
When: July 23–25, 2024
Where: Toronto, Canada
How to attend: Register Today
What’s on our minds: Optimizing the North American grid and the demand flexibility value chain.
Where you can find us: We will be addressing future leaders of the industry at the emerging professionals event.
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) International Business and Leadership Conference
When: July 30–August 2, 2024
Where: Palm Springs, CA
How to attend: Register Today
What’s on our minds: We look forward to promoting and exploring innovation and inclusivity.
2024 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
When: August 4–9, 2024
Where: Pacific Grove, CA
How to attend: Register Today
What’s on our minds: How to tackle the climate crisis by equitably decarbonizing the building sector.
Speakers:
• Adam Shick: "Better Together? Exploring the Compatibility of Heat Pumps With Backup Gas Furnaces in LMI Homes"
• Elin Shepard and Phil Jordan: "A Technical Analysis of Innovation and Adaptation for a Whole Building Utility Offering"
• Molly Mollenkamp and Jamie Alford: "Building a Diverse Workforce Within Energy Efficiency"
• Tim Good and John Mascarenhas: "Empowering Transformation in Diverse and Underserved Communities"
North Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
When: August 6–7, 2024
Where: Raleigh, NC
How to attend: Registration opening soon
What’s on our minds: North Carolina’s air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste, occupational safety and health, energy and sustainability.
When: August 16–17, 2024
Where: St. Paul, MN
How to attend: Register Today
What’s on our minds: Energy efficiency practices in indoor agriculture, specifically in the cannabis industry.
Where you can find us: Stop by booth #517 to learn how you can save energy and maintenance costs while providing the ideal conditions for plants and animals.
When: August 21–22, 2024
Where: Miami, FL
How to attend: Register Today
What’s on our minds: Energy savings for manufacturers.
When: August 28–20, 2024
Where: White Sulphur Springs, WV
How to attend: Register Today
What’s on our minds: West Virginia sustainable economic growth.
KEEA and EEA-NJs Policy In Action Conference
When: September 17–18, 2024
Where: King of Prussia, PA
How to attend: Registration opening soon
What’s on our minds: Energy efficiency programming and networking covering Pennsylvania, New Jersey and beyond.
Where you can find us: Introducing keynote Brian Regli or stop by our premier sponsor booth space.
ENERGY STAR Product Partner Meeting
When: September 17–19, 2024
Where: Minneapolis, MN
How to attend: Registration opening soon
What’s on our minds: Implementing Inflation Reduction Act rebate programs featuring ENERGY STAR® products.
Virginia Environmental Health & Safety Conference
When: September 19, 2024
Where: Richmond, VA
How to attend: Register Today
What’s on our minds: Affordability and sustainability of regulations on the Virginia economy.
SPEER Industry and Policy Workshop
When: September 19–20, 2024
Where: Austin, TX
How to attend: Register Today
What’s on our minds: Shifting demand with energy efficiency policies and residential demand response programs.
Rocky Mountain Utility Exchange
When: September 23–26, 2024
Where: Vail, CO
How to attend: Register Today
What’s on our minds: The future of energy efficiency and collaboration strategies, EV opportunities, distributed energy resources, beneficial electrification and funding programs.
Speakers:
• Ben Matek: “Accelerating Industrial Decarbonization in Colorado: Policy Frameworks and Financial Incentives”
• Eliana Olais: “Unlocking Colorado’s Geothermal Energy Potential for a Sustainable, Net Zero Energy Future Through State-Sponsored Financial Incentives”
When: September 24–26, 2024
Where: Detroit, MI
How to attend: Register Today
What’s on our minds: Electrifying transportation to reduce pollution and barriers to access.
Speakers: Peter Yeh: “Can 'Stretch Codes' Stretch Enough to Serve Underserved Communities?”
AEE World Energy Conference and Expo
When: September 25–27, 2024
Where: Nashville, TN
How to attend: Register Today
What’s on our minds: Advancing the future of the energy industry on a path toward sustainable, renewable and affordable energy.
Where you can find us: Stop by our booth #106 to chat with our sustainability services team.
Speakers:
• Elin Shepard: “Non-Traditional Pathways to Energy Efficiency Careers”
When: September 27–28, 2024
Where: Albuquerque, NM
How to attend: Register Today
What’s on our minds: Energy efficiency practices in indoor agriculture specifically the cannabis industry.
Where you can find us: Stop by booth #310 to learn how you can save energy and maintenance costs while providing the ideal conditions for plants and animals.
When: September 29–October 2, 2024
Where: New York, NY
How to attend: Registration opening soon
What’s on our minds: The latest policy updates across the country, including the Inflation Reduction Act.