BC Hydro Power Smart Awards & Forum


Our industrial and commercial workshops are a chance to get practical and in-depth insight into critical energy management topics.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

2008 Industrial Stream

7:00 am – 8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 3:30 pm Sustainable Energy Management Plan Workshop
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Industrial Energy Manager Round Table

2008 Commercial and Institutional Stream

7:00 am – 8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 4:00 pm ASHRAE Workshop I: Meeting the Newest
Standards 90.1- 2004 & 2007
8:00 am – noon Social Marketing for Energy Conservation
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Energy Management Assessment: The Business Case

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

2008 Industrial Stream

7:30 am – 8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 4:30 pm SPOT the Energy Savings Opportunities Workshop

2008 Commercial and Institutional Stream

7:30 am – 8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 4:30 pm ASHRAE Workshop II: Exceeding the Newest Standards

2008 INDUSTRIAL STREAM WORKSHOP DETAILS

Tuesday, November 18

Sustainable Energy Management Plan Workshop

Speakers:
Ed Birch
, Principal, Strategic Energy Group
Mark Hamilton, CEM, Principal, Strategic Energy Group

This workshop teaches a methodological approach to developing a Sustainable Energy Management Plan (SEMP) that yields long-term savings. You’ll learn all about the elements of a SEMP and how to customize the approach for your organization. Templates and case examples will be provided.

(Participants in this workshop are also invited to take part in the Industrial Energy Manager Round Table, later in the afternoon.)

Audience: Corporate leaders in energy management, project managers, program managers and operations leaders. Leaders in human resources, finance and communications will also benefit.

Accreditation: This session provides 7.5 Organized Learning Units from the Planning Institute of British Columbia, and 6 Non Core Learning Unit from the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. For BC Society of Landscape Architects crediting procedures, please visit www.bcsla.org for a copy of the continuing education policy and form.

Industrial Energy Manager Round Table

Speaker: Terry Moore, P.Eng., MBA, CEM, CMVP, President, JTM Consulting Ltd.

Meet with other energy management professionals in a facilitated yet relaxed environment where ideas can be shared and mutual opportunities discussed.

Audience: Industrial energy managers and SEMP workshop attendees are all welcome to participate in this round table discussion.

Accreditation: This session provides 2 Organized Learning Units from the Planning Institute of British Columbia, and 2 Non Core Learning Units from the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. For BC Society of Landscape Architects crediting procedures, please visit www.bcsla.org for a copy of the continuing education policy and form.

2008 COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL STREAM WORKSHOP DETAILS

ASHRAE Workshop I: Meeting the Newest Standards 90.1 - 2004 & 2007

Speakers:
Sachin Anand
, P.E., LEED, Principal, dbHMS (Design Building Engineering)
Curt Hepting, P.E., P.Eng., LEED AP, EnerSys Analitycs Inc.
Eric Richman, LC, Senior Research Engineer, Energy Systems Analysis, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

A two-part workshop for design professionals, code officials and building owners who want a comprehensive overview of the newest ASHRAE commercial building energy codes. ASHRAE Standards 90.1-1989, 90.1-1999, and 90.1-2001 have been the benchmarks for commercial building codes in the United States and a key basis for standards in more than 15 countries around the world. On day one, we’ll cover the 2004 and 2007 versions in detail, as well as proven methods for compliance.

Audience: Design professionals, code officials, developers and building owners.

Accreditation: This session provides 8 Organized Learning Units from the Planning Institute of British Columbia, and 6.5 Core Learning Units from the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. For BC Society of Landscape Architects crediting procedures, please visit www.bcsla.org for a copy of the continuing education policy and form.
Certificates of Completion for .6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 6 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be granted for the full day course (Nov. 18) and .3 CEUs and 3 PDHs for the half day course (Nov. 19) will be forwarded by BC Hydro Power Smart to workshop Participants.

Social Marketing for Energy Conservation

Speaker: Ann Jimerson, Senior Program Officer, Academy for Educational Development

Want to know why everyone is talking about social marketing? What influences behavioural change, and how do we “market” behaviours? This workshop will introduce you to the techniques behind social marketing, as well as show you how to apply it to your organization’s energy awareness initiatives.

Audience: Senior management, energy managers, production managers and engineers, maintenance managers and engineers, site controllers and accountants.

Accreditation: This session provides 3 Organized Learning Units from the Planning Institute of British Columbia, and 3 Non Core Learning Units from the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. For BC Society of Landscape Architects crediting procedures, please visit www.bcsla.org for a copy of the continuing education policy and form.

Energy Management Assessment: The Business Case

Speaker: Stuart Moulder, VP Efficiency and DSM Solutions, EnVinta Corporation

Does your business or organization know how to manage its energy use, or are you “just paying the bills”? This workshop will introduce you to basic Energy Management Assessment (EMA) techniques that will help you take control of your energy use. During this workshop, you can expect to be taken through a condensed version of an EMA session in order to get a taste of the process.

Audience: Senior management, energy managers, production managers and engineers, maintenance managers and engineers, site controllers and accountants.

Accreditation: This session provides 4 Organized Learning Units from the Planning Institute of British Columbia, and 3.5 Non Core Learning Units from the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. For BC Society of Landscape Architects crediting procedures, please visit www.bcsla.org for a copy of the continuing education policy and form.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

2008 INDUSTRIAL STREAM WORKSHOP DETAILS

SPOT the Energy Savings Opportunities Workshop

Speakers:
Casey Gaetz, LC (Lighting Certified), Associate, Prism Engineering Ltd.
Brian O’Donnell
, P.Eng., Principal, Prism Engineering Ltd.

Did you know that the difference in operating costs can make energy-efficient motors less expensive than regular motors? Or that compressed air can be your single most expensive utility? Developed by Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency, this workshop will help you understand energy basics and identify easy and immediate opportunities to save. Anyone from energy managers to floor personnel can learn to identify and prioritize opportunities for compressed air systems, fans, lighting, motors and more.

Audience: Energy champions, plant and process engineers and managers, electrical and mechanical tradespeople, shop floor personnel, contractors and consultants.

Accreditation: This session provides 8 Organized Learning Units from the Planning Institute of British Columbia, and 6.5 Non Core Learning Units from the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. For BC Society of Landscape Architects crediting procedures, please visit www.bcsla.org for a copy of the continuing education policy and form.

2008 COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL STREAM WORKSHOP DETAILS

ASHRAE Workshop II: Exceeding the Newest Standards 90.1 - 2007

Speakers:
Sachin Anand
, P.E., LEED, Principal, dbHMS (Design Building Engineering)
Bojan Andjelkovic, P. Eng. LEED® AP, Senior Energy Management Engineer, BC Hydro, Power Smart Engineering
George Crowhurst, Senior Key Account Manager, New Construction, BC Hydro
Curt Hepting, P.E., P.Eng., LEED AP, EnerSys Analitycs Inc.
Eric Richman, LC, Senior Research Engineer, Energy Systems Analysis, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Dr. Cristian Suvagau
, P.Eng., LC, Senior Lighting and Energy Management Engineer, BC Hydro Power Smart

Day two of this workshop focuses on the ASHRAE Standard’s Appendix G, which provides invaluable guidance for exceeding the requirements of the standard. We will explain the appendix’s use through a number of examples using eQUEST, and we’ll also cover energy simulations connected with LEED credits and energy tax credits. Finally, you’ll learn about qualifying for incentives available for new construction under Power Smart’s High Performance Building Design Program.

Audience: Design professionals, developers and building owners.

Accreditation: This session provides 8 Organized Learning Units from the Planning Institute of British Columbia, and 6.5 Core Learning Units from the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. For BC Society of Landscape Architects crediting procedures, please visit www.bcsla.org for a copy of the continuing education policy and form.
Certificates of Completion for .6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 6 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be granted for the full day course (Nov. 18) and .3 CEUs and 3 PDHs for the half day course (Nov. 19) will be forwarded by BC Hydro Power Smart to workshop Participants.