Monday April 15, 2013

3rd NORTH CAROLINA SMART GRID FORUM 1 PM to 5 PM, 5:30 PM Reception and a look inside the consumer and public views on Smart Grid from Anne Dougherty, Director of Social & Behavioral Research, Opinion Dynamics, Ann Arbor, Michigan Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)

1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - KEYNOTE ADDRESS: "Ongoing Smart Grid Activities at the U.S. Department of Energy" Eric Lightner, Director Federal Smart Grid Task Force with the US Department of Energy (Slides (1per page); Handout (3 slides per page)

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - MAKING MICROGRIDS MAINSTREAM: Microgrids are garnering attention with the promise of improved reliability, reduced carbon emissions, and increased efficiency.  They’ve been successfully deployed on university campuses, military bases, and remote off-grid locations.  Explore lessons learned, innovative new approaches, and the future outlook for microgrid deployment.

Moderator: Steve Pullins (Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Panelists: Tom Bourgeois Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page), Larisa Dobriansky Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page), Philip Barton Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page), Mark Wiese Slides (1 per page), Dan Sowder Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page), Sukumar Kamalasadan Slides (1 per page)

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. - DATA ANALYTICS, SECURITY, AND INTEROPERABILITY: Utilities are moving closer to real-time intelligence. Utilities have used data analytics for years, what’s so different? The  analytics revolution requires greater interoperability with all utility applications and business units,  while dealing with increasingly complex data feeds and information demands. Vendors, utilities and industry leaders discuss this rapidly changing, crucial area.

Moderator: Bob Lockhart
Panelists: Don Bowman, Tamara Schwartz, Cecil Smith, Tim Fairchild

Welcoming Remarks: Ward Lenz, Director, NC Energy Office

Opening Keynote Address: Marilyn Brown, Professor, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology - room 1
Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page); Audio: 61 minutes - 56 MB mp3 file

Federal policy – An examination of the direction of energy policies on the federal level and the impact on project financing, economic development and jobs.

Moderator: Russell Duncan
Panelists: Truman Semans Slides (1 per page), Anne Dougherty Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)

NC Renewable Energy Market Drivers –The significant factors driving renewable energy project development in NC will be described.  Specific topics for this session include:  levelized cost of energy, NC REPS progress, emerging NC markets, and barriers for continued growth.

Moderator: Steve Kalland
Panelists:
Sam Watson Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Ivan Urlaub Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Jonathan Gross Slides (1 per page)

Sustainable Agriculture – What is out there, available and how it is doing?

Moderator: Jeff Thompson Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Panelists:
Kelly Bah Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Larry Kent Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Chad Ray
Matthew Roybal Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)

USI Update

- Guilford County K12 Students
- Award Presentations

Moderator: Len Hoey Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Award Presentations:
Sedgefield Video 2 min, 32 MB .wmv file
North Guilford Middle School Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Lindley Recycles! Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Captain Energy vs The Voltage Villian 7 min, 140 MB .wmv file

Smart Grid Efficiency and Resiliency -- Smart Grids can lead to improved efficiency and resiliency at the municipal level while improving the efficiency of municipal buildings, water and waste water systems, or fuel distribution systems --  allowing greater functionality and effective use of taxpayer and ratepayer dollars.

Moderator: Julian Prosser
Panelists:
Edwin Newell
Faramarz Maghsoodlou
Tom Fenimore
Mark Martyak
Session Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)

State Policy -- An examination of the direction of energy policies on the state level, with a particular focus on North Carolina, and the impact on project financing, economic development and jobs.

Moderator: Jennifer Bumgarner
Panelists:
Rob Caldwell
Betsy McCorkle
Mandy Mahoney

Energy Clusters in NC – Three regional NC energy cluster organizations will be highlighted in this session: E4 Carolinas, Evolve Energy, and the RTP Cleantech Cluster.  Session attendees will learn about the advantages energy clusters have to regional growth, attracting investment, and emerging business and technical advancements.

Moderator: Larry Shirley
Panelists:
Lee Anne Nance Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Lisa Lee Morgan Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Ron Townley Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)

Sustainable Tourism – How North Carolina is expanding its tourism industry with sustainable and agrotourism offers to make our state even more appealing

Energy Efficiency Programs that set goals, encourage participation and measure results – Better Business Challenge and UNC System Energy Summit Initiative

Water/Energy Nexus-Leading experts discuss interdependence of water & energy production / water scarcity & rights / “true” water cost / business, government, regulators & utilities perspectives / unconventional water sources & sustainable solutions / fit-for-purpose water treatment / smart grid & security issues / progressive strategies

Moderator: Terry Krauss
Panelists:
Bill Holman
Jim Siplon
Vikram Rao
David Schlobohm
Jon Risgaard

Practical Energy Solutions for Commercial and
Industrial Facilities – Energy Efficiency for Large Equipment/Systems (HVAC, Cx, etc.)

Moderator: Joe Davis Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Panelists:
Michael Holster Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Ricky Tucker  Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Sean Saunders Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)

Renewables Finance – Latest trends and issues in financing renewable energy projects.

Moderator:
Panelists:
Lewis Reynolds
Randall Royther
Robert E. Gary

NC Renewable Energy Supply Chain & Workforce Training – This session will outline the RE sector looking at growth and diversity in the marketplace.  In addition, workforce training options in NC will be described. 

Moderator: Bob Leker
Panelists:
Rich Crowley Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Bryan Stefani
Lyra Rakusin

Sustainable Business Practices – As businesses continue to face increasing pressure to maintain social and environmental concerns along with profitability, this is an opportunity to gain insight into applying sustainability to real-world business projects and practices.

Moderator: Alysen Nassif
Panelists:
Nick Hamon Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Brett Smith Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Carol Seagle Slides (1 per page)
Noah Ranells Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)

Transportation – Analysis of HB177 Report, Results of rebates on electric vehicles and Western North Carolina Update

Moderator:
Cynthia Moseley
Panelists:
Jeff Barghout Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Bill Eaker Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Matt Kemnitz Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)

Performance Contracting
How Performance Contracting uses the Design Build process to deliver value to state and local governments and saves energy while replacing aging mechanical and electrical equipment.

Moderator:
Tim Gasper
Panelists:
Brad Ellington
Christine Maurer
Session Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)

Energy Assessments, CHP, and the Boiler MACT Rule – Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology Technical Assistance & Alternatives via CHP, Geothermal and Other Fuels (natural gas instead of oil.

Moderators: Kevin Martin and Paula Hemmer
Panelists:
Steve Schliesser Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Keith McAllister Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Stephen Terry Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Terry Albrecht Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Bill McBrayer Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Tom Phelps Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)

Hands-on/Practical Experience & Lessons Learned –

Moderator: J. T. Vaughn
Panelists: Miles Palmer
Jason Massey
Justine Chow
Scott Bolin

NC Wind Market Update –Session speakers will give an update of Bureau of Ocean Energy progress in gaging interest in NC offshore wind areas, describe an early stage coastal community wind project, highlight regional market drivers for offshore wind, and provide an update on large on-shore proposed windfarms. 

Moderator: Henry Campen
Panelists:
Jim Winebarger & Mark Powell Slides (1 per page)
Reed Armstrong Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Jennifer Banks Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Brian O'Hara Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)

BioFuels – The progress/initiatives North Carolina has made, and taken, to further develop the BioFuels industry in North Carolina.

Moderator: Steven Burke
Panelists:
Rachel Burton
Sam Brake
Paul Sherman
Brad Ives
Paolo Carollo
Adam Monroe
Session Slides (1 per page)

Come on Down “It’s your time to shine” – Brief presentations from a variety of USI participants outlining their energy program highlights.

Moderator: Lyn Martin
Panelists:
Cindi Goodwin Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Chris Martin
Gayle Greene & Jim Opdenbrouw Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)
Adam Spach Slides (1 per page); Handout (3 per page)