TRACK FOUR
Integrating Good Buildings & Renewables
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Track Chair: Joel N. Gordes, Environmental Energy Solutions
Conference Room: Waterfront 2
Solar Thermal and PV Performance
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Wednesday, March 12
Session Chair: Drew Gillett, PE, Solar Engineers
Session Speaker: Robb A. Aldrich, PE, Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
Everett Barber, Sunsearch, Inc.
Recently, photovoltaics have risen in popularity due to government subsidies and gaining attention from the architectural community. Solar thermal, which was previously popular, has taken a back seat and has been left out of subsidy eligibility. Some argue, due to its higher performance and better economics, it should receive economic aid. This session will explore the performance/economics of the two technologies; what each has to offer and how they may complement each other.
Picking a Winner in 2008, Solar Thermal Options
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Wednesday, March 12
Session Chair: Henry K. Vandermark, Solar Wave Energy, Inc.
Session Speakers: Bob Fisher, EnerWorks, Inc.
Brad Hunter, Dawn Solar Systems
Fariborz Mahjouri, PhD, Aurora Energy Inc., Thermomax USA
Three different solar thermal technologies will be reviewed. Each speaker will present a brief overview, building structural integration details and plumbing (DHW/Heating) interconnections. They will present their most standard system package with details (size, sq. ft., gallons and output, retail price range, etc.) and present one case study with schematics and photos. Benefits of each system type will be presented.
Innovative Policy Solutions for States & Municipalities
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Wednesday, March 12
Session Chair: Wilson Rickerson, MEEP, Rickerson Energy Strategies, LLC
Session Speaker: John Byrne, PhD, Center for Energy & Environmental Policy
Tria Case, JD, Center for Sustainable Energy, Bronx Community College
Bradford Swing, MPA, JD, City of Boston, Office of the Mayor
States and municipalities continue to play a leadership role in sustainable energy policy development and innovation. This session explores new cutting-edge policy strategies including: the Sustainable Energy Utility established in Delaware in 2007, New York City’s Million Solar Roofs initiative and its new long-term solar energy planning, and the City of Boston’s new green building and renewable energy policies, including the establishment of the first private sector green building standard in the country.
Passive Survivability: The Other Reason to Go Green
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Thursday, March 13
Session Chair: Alex Wilson, BuildingGreen, Inc.
Session Speaker: Joel N. Gordes, Environmental Energy Solutions
Christopher R. Schaffner, PE, LEED® AP, The Green Engineer, LLP
The concept of "passive survivability" is relatively new to the building community but had its debut in Environmental Building News two years ago. It involves what is the next generation of green buildings. They are distinguished from other green buildings in that they are not only environmentally excellent but also become more secure structures able to keep their occupants safe and reasonably comfortable under all conditions.
Renewable Energy Workforce Development
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday, March 13
Session Chair: Marybeth Campbell, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Renewable Energy Trust
Session Speaker: Richard Lawrence, Cape Cod Community College
Joseph T. Sarubbi, Professor, Hudson Valley Community College
Jane M. Weissman, Interstate Renewable Energy Council
Growth in the renewable energy sectors leads to jobs in manufacturing, distribution, design, engineering, sales and marketing, and installation and service as well as other building trades. Community colleges and technical high schools are increasingly taking on the role of educating the renewable energy workforce. This session will look at emerging practitioner training and educational strategies, and discuss how states are supporting the development of in-state networks of training programs to provide instructional opportunities.
Solar & Efficiency Education: Do's and Don'ts
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Thursday, March 13
Session Chair: Kenneth G. Sheinkopf, The Sheinkopf Group
Session Speaker: Judy Jarnefeld, NYSERDA
Blanche M. Sheinkopf, The Sheinkopf Group
Solar school programs have always been popular, but sometimes the implementation of a successful program has been more difficult than what is often conceptualized. In this session, learn from the experts what works and what doesn't. There are some key ingredients required for curriculum, hardware, software and other dynamics. This is your opportunity to learn from the hard-gained experience of others.
SolarWall
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Thursday, March 13
Session Chair: Joel N. Gordes, Environmental Energy Solutions
Session Speaker: Rick McGinley, Dynamic Air Corporation
SolarWall is a perforated metal wall system using solar energy to preheat ventilation air for commercial and industrial buildings. Learn to apply the non-glazed, transpired solar collector which has been in production for over 20 years. USDOE says its unique design is “in the top 2% of energy-related inventions in the world”. NREL states SolarWall is “the most efficient active solar heating system ever designed”. We'll review applications and how to determine performance payback of typical systems.