Ask the Expert: Energy Savings Performance Contracting
Host: Meg Giuliano, ICF International; Karl Berntson and David McGeown, SRA International; and Doug Dahle, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Date: March 24, 2011
Time: 1:30-3:00 EDT
Description: Save money, save energy! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get answers to your questions about energy savings performance contracting (ESPC). Our seasoned ESPC technical experts will address your pre-submitted questions and answer questions during the live call. Please submit your questions before the webinar by emailing solutioncenter@ee.doe.gov with the subject line “Ask the Expert Questions.”
URL: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/803049408
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs): Updates from the Field
Host: Mark Zimring, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Date: March 28, 2011
Time: 2:00-3:30 EDT
Description: Local, state and tribal governments across the country are using federally-subsidized Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) to finance a wide array of energy conservation projects and programs. This webinar will feature an overview of how QECBs work, issuance trends and presentations from several state and local governments that have used QECBs to help them achieve their energy use reduction goals.
URL: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/533003569
Developing an Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification Plan: Residential Retrofits
Host: Julie Michals, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
Date: March 29, 2011
Time: 2:00-3:00 EDT
Description: This webinar will present guidance and case studies on evaluation, monitoring, and verification (EM&V) for residential retrofits. EECBG/SEP grantees that used their ARRA funds to perform home energy upgrades will be featured. The webinar will identify some basic EM&V steps, as well as address more comprehensive EM&V planning elements to support more sophisticated efforts.
URL: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/724991512
Basic Benchmarking: Benchmarking Your Building’s Energy Use Using ENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager
Host: Peter Flippen, ICF International
Date: March 30, 2011
Time: 12:00-1:30 EST
Description: At this Webinar you will learn about the basic steps to benchmarking energy performance using EPA’s Portfolio Manager tool. Portfolio Manager provides building owners and managers with energy performance benchmarks, greenhouse gas emissions calculations, and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious ENERGY STAR label. Training attendees will learn what building types are eligible for a 1 to 100 score, what data is required for benchmarking, and how to apply for the ENERGY STAR label. The training will include a live demonstration of Portfolio Manager and features for setting baselines, goal setting, creating campuses, sharing access to data, reporting results, and automated benchmarking.
URL: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/608550992