Calendar

The Role of Canadian Oil Sands in the North American Energy Alliance: A discussion of the energy situation in North America, including energy and oil demand, oil production, oil reserves, pipelines and refining capabilities, and imports and exports. A review of the energy trade in North America, including the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) of North America and the North American Energy Security Initiative. An overview of oil sands and their contribution, impacts of development, and policy implications.

Legislative Update: A review of the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP),  including a brief history, energy efficiency traits and policies, Arizona's need for SWEEP, prior legislation, and a review of the 2007 SWEEP legislation with additional handouts.

Arizona State University (ASU) Campus Sustainable Solutions: A review of the sustainable solutions implemented at Arizona State University (ASU), including Phase I Energy Conservation Projects, realized savings from Phase I, existing solar installation, bio design solar project, proposed Phase II Energy Conservation Projects, solarization of ASU Tempe campus, and additional potential solar opportunities.

Using your Green Building as a Teaching Tool: A panel discussion on how to use green initiatives as a teaching tool. Panelists include:

• Joni Kirk, Business Development Manager, Quality Attributes
• James Materase, Business Development-Western Region
• Rick Carr, Principal, EMC2 Group Architects and Planners
• John Schmadeke, Assistant Superintendent, Agua Fria Unified School District

Getting Renewable Energy in Place for K12 Schools: Implementing renewable energy in K12 schools, including needed changes to current state statutes, policices and procedures, and model RFQ/RFP and contracts. A look at the Agua Fria Union High School District, including the district profile, energy conservation policy, energy consumption monitoring, Desert Edge High School and Verrado High School LEED, and the future of alternative energy in schools.

Excess Utilities in Arizona: A discussion of energy conservation and goals, including a breakdown of where schools use energy, energy costs compared to other costs, when schools use energy, changes in the price of electricity,  the business case for energy efficiency, and energy tips.

The Arizona Schools Facilities Board's Perspective on Excess Utilities: A look at excess utilities from the Arizona Schools Facilities Board's (SFB) perspective, including a review of excess utility expenditures and budgets for FY2006, and energy usage at old schools compared to new schools. The presentation includes a breakdown of the FY2006 utility budget, an analysis of the excess utilities, and an overview of the energy grant program.

Goals for Energy Legislation: A review of the House of Representatives Omnibus Energy Act of 2008 (HB 2766), including the history, provisions, applicability to and requirements of school districts and schools,  statewide energy efficiency goals for schools and state buildings, and renewable energy savings goals.

Industry Update: A high-level overview of 2008 energy legislation, including renewable and energy efficient construction, economic development and jobs, the benefits of clean energy, and clean transportation fuels, biofuels and emissions reduction.

Sustainability at Arizona State University (ASU): An update on the solar energy movement and the many sustainable projects taking place on the Arizona State University (ASU) campus. A discussion on what sustainability is, the barriers to sustainability, higher-education and sustainability, ASU – a case study, integrating sustainability, organizational change, and what you can do.

Global Water’s LEED Silver Certified Headquarters, Maricopa, Arizona: A look at the Global Water Center, including an overview of the Center and key sustainable features, Arizona's water reality, addressing water scarcity, and adiscussion of total water management. Examining the Global Water Center's LEED® and green building educational features, including the set up for schools tours, information center, and involving the community.

City of Phoenix West Convention Center Photovoltaic (PV) Project - A Case Study: A case study of the City of Phoenix West Convention Center photovaltaic (PV) roof system installation, including the project overview, construction of the system, design and system selection, output and performance information, public display and observation, and project summary and results.

Determining a Company’s Carbon Footprint: How to calculation your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including an overview of the Western Climate Initiative (WCI), its members, and how it affects our industry. Insight into calculating GHG emissions - carbon footprint - including typical GHGs and their sources, determining a base year, defining boundaries, sources for estimating your carbon footprint, calculations, and reporting.

Mixed Waste and Biomass Gasification – A Clean Approach to Recovering Energy from a Global Renewable Resource: The presentation includes a general overview of a new non-incineration approach to reducing the volume of land-filled waste by 90% and recovering fuel value similar to coal. Applications to biomass to energy applications are also discussed. This is proven and economic technology in the European Union (EU).

SPONSORED BY: Centennial Contractor Enterprises

The Importance of Renewable Energy Systems to LEED Certification and Sustainable Market Transformation: This presentation provides tools and resources along with a look at the importance of renewable energy systems to LEED certification and sustainable market transformation. It includes a the case for sustainability through a brief history beginning with the 1973 oil embargo, a review of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by sector (buildings, transportation, and industry), a U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and LEED update, and how it all fits together.

The Power to Think Green: An overview of Standard Renewable Energy, its holistic approach to energy management, and future goals for Arizona.

Join us as we welcome Dave Brixen, Associate Vice President, University Services, ASU as he discusses the ASU Campus Solarization Initiative.  ASU is advancing to install 15MW on the four campuses and this goal is being met in a phased approach.  ASU continues to be a leader in the use of renewable energy on each campus.

Join us for the quarterly Renewable Energy Task Force meeting as Phoenix Solar joins us to present "FutureWatch - What are the ins and outs of Solar Farming?".

Phoenix Solar will show the manufacturing techniques of designing and building PV cells and identify the challenges of solar farming within the community.  They will also show how the program "pencils" out for building owners and operators of the PV systems.

Phoenix Solar was founded in 1999 and is a global leader in designing, building and operating large commercial and utility-scale solar power plants, including PV farm systems.  As a wholesaler in Europe, the Phoenix Solar Group sells turnkey solar power plants and systems, modules, mounting systems and accessories through its sales partners.  Phoenix Solar also designs, plans, builds and operates photovoltaic power plants and systems for installation on rooftops, carports and open space for customers large and small across 14 countries and 4 continents.  The compnay also handles project financing and will assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of installed PV power plants.