2010 AGENDA
Morning Session—Anheuser-Busch Natural Resource Building (ABNR)
7 a.m.: REGISTRATION
8 a.m.: Welcome
Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid
8:15 a.m.: Missouri’s Energy Future
Mark Templeton, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Get updates on the progress of Missouri’s renewable portfolio including wind, solar and geothermal projects along with electric transmission and new legislation. VIEW PRESENTATION (2 MB PDF)
8:55 a.m.: Maintaining Electric Grid Reliability While Having a Clean Energy Future
Larry Mansueti, Director of State and Regional Assistance, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, U.S. Department of Energy
Electricity is like no other product. There are few good ways to store large amounts of it and yet it has to be available when someone flips a switch. How will the United States get variable types of renewable energy to customers in a reliable fashion? Find out what the Department of Energy is working on to further our quest for a larger renewable energy portfolio. VIEW PRESENTATION (3.6 MB PDF)
9:35 a.m.: From Audits to Jobs: Growing Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
Chandler von Shrader, US Environmental Protection Agency
The benefits of energy efficiency do not end with decreasing demand and saving money. We are seeing a new industry being born called home performance. With EPA’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR new programs are being created across the country helping communities grow and homeowners save. VIEW PRESENTATION (2.5 MB PDF)
10:15 a.m.: Morning Break
10:45 a.m.: Implementing Utility Renewable and Efficiency Programs
John Grimwade, Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Development, Kansas City Power and Light Company
Robert Clayton, Chairman of the Missouri Public Service Commission
Energy efficiency goes a long way in decreasing our dependence on fossil fuels. In this session you will hear about energy efficiency initiatives from both the utility and the regulatory perspective.
11:30 a.m.: Developing Renewable Manufacturing Projects
Chris Chung, CEO, Missouri Partnership
The Missouri Partnership formed in 2007 with the mission of advancing Missouri’s standing as an industrial leader. Mr Chung will discuss how Missouri’s economic development efforts are intersecting with trends in the renewable energy industry. VIEW PRESENTATION (1.9 MB PDF)
Noon: LUNCH & Advances in Renewable Energy for the U.S. and the Midwest
Stanley R. Bull, Director of Energy Programs, Midwest Research Institute and Associate Director Emeritus of Science and Technology, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Renewable energy: where do we stand and where are we going? With 40 years of experience in energy and related applications Mr. Bull will provide an overview on the state of renewable energy. VIEW PRESENTATION (46 MB PDF)
Afternoon Session A—Monsanto Auditorium, Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center
1:15 p.m.: The Science of Climate Change
Tony Lupo, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Missouri
Dr. Mike Urban, Department of Geography, University of Missouri
Two professors from the University of Missouri discuss the issue from the perspective of their areas of interest: atmospheric science and geography. VIEW PRESENTATION (748 KB PDF)
1:45 p.m.: Grass Fueled Data Center
Chad Sayre, P.E., Principal/Vice President and Chief of Design Services, AllState Consultants
Nancy Heimann, Business Manager, Enginuity Worldwide
Data centers have large electric loads. How can renewable energy projects be developed to serve the need of high use customers? A new project in Missouri could serve as an example for developing renewable energy and boosting economic development. VIEW PRESENTATION (2.5 MB PDF)
2:15 p.m.: Climate Change Legislation and Rules
Michael Jay, Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7
New air quality standards have been established by the EPA. What are the Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rules and what are the goals? What will be the effects on the Midwest and what can be done ahead of time to mitigate the effects of the new regulations? VIEW PRESENTATION (141 KB PDF)
2:40 p.m.: Afternoon Break
3:10 p.m.: Combined Heat and Power Projects
Jacinta Douma, Senior Project Manager, Ameresco Inc.
Cliff Haefke, Senior Research Engineer, Midwest Clean Energy Application Center, Department of Energy
Melissa Mullarkey, Mid-West CHP Developer, Recycled Energy Development
Combined Heat and Power projects utilize the waste heat created when energy is produced. Learn more about the benefits of these projects, the opportunities and the current regulatory barriers. VIEW DOUMA PRESENTATION (4 MB PDF), VIEW HAEFKE PRESENTATION (1 MB PDF), VIEW MULLARKY PRESENTATION (1 MB PDF)
4:25 p.m.: Don’t Waste a Good Bug: Columbia’s Bioreactor Project
Richard Wieman, Utility Manager, Public Works Department, Columbia, Missouri
Chris Snider, P.E., R.G., Senior Engineer, Burns and McDonnell
Landfill gas to energy projects are starting to catch on in the Midwest. But what if you could decompose waste faster and produce more landfill gas energy? See how Columbia Missouri’s Bioreactor project benefits the community. VIEW PRESENTATION (7.5 MB PDF)
Afternoon Session B—Conservation Hall, Anheuser-Busch Natural Resource Building
1:15 pm.: Advancing Renewable Energy at the Local Level
Brita Pagels Midwest Office Program Officer, Local Government for Sustainability USA (ICLEI)
ICLEI’s unique decision support tool, the Clean Air Pollution Planning Assistant, makes communities stronger and more sustainable. Also discussed will be ICLEI’s technical support for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar America Cities Program, and more. VIEW PRESENTATION (2.6 MB PDF)
1:45 pm.: Energy Efficiency Programs: A Beneficial Energy Supply
Jay Wrobel, Director of Programs, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Advances in energy efficiency don’t just happen. There is a lot to be done between coming up with a program, implementing it and getting measurable results. The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance provides training and tools so energy efficiency is a measurable resource. VIEW PRESENTATION (1 MB PDF)
2:15 pm.: Solar Energy: The Midwest vs. Germany
Tom Nicholas, Regional Director, Solar Electric Power Association
Are we gaining ground in building solar projects in the Midwest? Learn more about the growth rate of solar panels and where we stand on the installation of larger projects from Mr. Nichols of the Solar Electric Power Association. VIEW PRESENTATION (1.5 MB PDF)
2:40 p.m.: Afternoon Break
3:10 p.m.: Understanding Uncertainties in Wind Resources
Neil Fox, Department of Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Missouri
A two-year study of winds observed at turbine levels around Missouri found weaker winds than expected. This presentation will detail those observations and explore possible reasons for the discrepancy. VIEW PRESENTATION (2 MB PDF)
3:40 p.m.: Associated Electric Cooperative’s Wind Energy Projects
Brian Ackermann, Manager of Resource Planning and Power Marketing, Associated Electric Cooperative Inc.
Associated Electric is Missouri’s leading electric utility in wind production. Learn about the utility’s experiences in wind energy development and their plans for the future. VIEW PRESENTATION (1.8 MB PDF)
4:10 p.m.: Understanding PACE Financing
Steve Frenkel, Director of Midwest Region, Renewable Funding
PACE allows municipalities to issue bonds to pay the upfront costs for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. Mr. Frenkel will discuss what a well run program consists of, the steps needed to implement a PACE program, and the role the program can play in creating a more sustainable, energy-efficient future. VIEW PRESENTATION (1.5 MB PDF)
5 p.m.: END OF CONFERENCE
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