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The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance held its 2006 Annual Conference, Midwest Energy Solutions: Empowerment! on September 27-28 at the O'Hare Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosemont, IL.

With about 160 registrants and staff attending, the conference successfully showcased energy efficiency policy, programs, and marketing and awareness. The eighteen sessions included a keynote by Robert Kennedy, Jr., lunchtime talks by Rev. Sally Bingham from the Regeneration Project and by Angie Beehler from Walmart, a Republican legislative panel, and much more.

Conference Presentations

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006
Welcome and Opening Remarks Janet Streff, Minnesota Department of Commerce Chair, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Board of Directors
Introduction of Keynote Speaker Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn, State of Illinois
Keynote Address - Robert Kennedy, Jr. A Contract with Our Future
The Big Picture: Projected Energy Prices and Federal Energy Policy Moderator: Janet Streff, Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Forecast: Supply and Price Volatility Andy Weissman, FTI Consulting Federal Energy Policy: Transportation and the Built Environment [offsite link] Kateri Callahan, Alliance to Save Energy
The National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (NAPEE) and its Implications for the Midwest Moderator: Sara Ward, Ohio Department of Development NAPEE Development and Future Plans Sue Gander, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Utility Perspective and Commitment to NAPEE Jim Lefeld, Duke Energy
Lunch Speaker - Rev. Sally Bingham, The Regeneration Project
Break-out Session #1: Policy	NARUC Workshop Setting the Standard: An Introduction to Energy Efficiency Resource Standards The Basics: A Quick Introduction to Energy Efficiency Resource Standards [offsite link] Martin Kushler, ACEEE Impacts of Energy Efficiency Resource Standards [offsite link] Howard Learner, Environmental Law and Policy Center EERS: A Utility Perspective [offsite link] David Sparby, Xcel Energy
Break-out Session #1: Programs	Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programs Moderator: Janet Streff, Minnesota Department of Commerce Multi-Family Issues in Efficiency Programs Neil Curtis, Efficiency Vermont Low-Income Room AC and Lighting Programs Janet Bieniak, Commonwealth Edison Best-Practices in Low-Income Programs Connie Rhodes, Duke Energy
Break-out Session #1: Marketing and Awareness	National Awareness Campaigns: Stars Up Above and Villains Below Moderator: Sam Sirkin, Consultant ENERGY STAR® PSA campaigns Audrey Washington, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Hog: the Villain Returns Maria Ellingson, Alliance to Save Energy
Break-out Session #2: Policy	NARUC Workshop Setting the Standard: An Introduction to Energy Efficiency Resource Standards Energy Efficiency in a Needy State [offsite link] Michael Dworkin, Vermont Law School Energy Efficiency Programs [offsite link] Theresa Gross, Public Utility Commission of Texas Illinois Sustainable Energy Plan: Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard [offsite link] David Baker, IL Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Connecticut Distributed Resources Portfolio Standard [offsite link] Cindy Jacobs, CT Dept. of Public Utility Control
Break-out Session #2: Programs	Natural Gas: Best Practices in Program Design and Delivery Moderator: Joel Freehling, Shorebank Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Residential Gas Portfolio Ed Carroll, Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation Municipal Utilities Collaborative Program Kelly Lady, Austin Utilities Shared Savings Program in Wisconsin: A Success Story Callie Hellenbrand, Alliant Energy
Break-out Session #2: Marketing and Awareness	State-Based Marketing and Awareness Campaigns: Selling the Intangible to the Masses Moderator: Sarah Else, Alliant Energy An East Coast Story Karen E. Villeneuve, NYSERDA Being FLEXible Wally McGuire, California Flex Your Power
Thursday, September 28th, 2006
Plenary Session The Story of the SmartCar® and Other Technologies Philip Tarazi, Director of Sales for ZAP Advanced Technology Vehicles
State Legislative Panel: The Republican Perspective of the Role of States in Advancing Energy Efficiency Policy Moderator: Janine Migden-Ostrander, Ohio Consumer's Counsel Representative Tom Sloan, Kansas Representative Dave Winters, Illinois Senator Rob Cowles, Wisconsin
Lunch Speaker - Angie Beehler, Wal-mart - Exciting Business in Energy!
Break-out Session #3: Policy	Demand Side Resources and Economic Development: A Tale of Two Sectors Moderator: Randy Gunn, Summit Blue Energy Service Companies (ESCO) Delivering Economic Value Chuck McGinnis, Johnson Controls Demand Response Programs and Economic Impacts: A Match Made in Heaven Dan Delurey, Executive Director, U.S. Demand Response Coordinating Committee
Break-out Session #3: Programs	Emerging Technologies and New Program Ideas Moderator: Susan Stratton, Energy Center of Wisconsin National Overview of New Products, Technologies and Best Practices Marc Hoffman, Consortium for Energy Efficiency LED Update Richard J. Brenner, PolyBrite International PG&E ENERGY STAR quality installation (HVAC) pilot program Dale Hoffmeyer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Break-out Session #3: Marketing and Awareness	Marketing Design Guidelines with Sustainability and Carbon Goals to the Design Community Moderator: David Eijadi, The Weidt Group Green Building Initiative Vicki Worden, GBI Commercial Programs Advancing Green Buildings Lois Vitt Sale, Chicago Chapter of the US Green Building Council Architecture 2030 Helen Kessler, HJKessler Associates on behalf of Architecture 2030
Break-out Session #4: Policy	Regional Energy Policy Strategies: Midwest Action Moderator: Diane Munns, Iowa Utilities Board History and Development of the Midwest Natural Gas Initiative Diane Munns, Iowa Utilities Board Putting it in Perspective: The Realities of Energy Efficiency Programs Cheryl Harrington, Regulatory Assistance Project Iowa's Experience with Energy Efficiency John Perkins, Iowa Office of Consumer Advocate
Break-out Session #4: Programs	Wastewater Treatment and Pump Systems Moderator: Dave Leishman, Applied Proactive Technologies Wastewater Treatment and Pump Systems Dave Leishman, Applied Proactive Technologies Energy and Other Savings in the Water/Wastewater Industry Joe Cantwell, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Pump Systems Matter and Pump Systems Optimization and Opportunities in the Water/Wastewater Industry William V. Adams, Flowserve Corporation
MEEA Inspiring Efficiency Awards Ceremony

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