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2017 Better Buildings Summit
A Common Purpose: Aligning Community Stakeholders to Address Gaps in Underserved Markets 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Chattanooga, TN; Chicago, IL
Sectors: Local Government, State Government, Utility
This session provided a framework to align state, local, and utility stakeholders to better support underserved households and communities.
A Million Home Energy Upgrades Each Year by Empowering Consumers 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Dacra Development
Sector: Residential
This session outlined DOE's plan to grow the use of best practices to among at least 7% of the energy efficiency related home improvement market, or 1 million homes.
A Slippery Issue: Getting Your Arms Around Water Data 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Multifamily
Learn from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry experts who have insights on how organizations can master the strategy and planning aspects of water management.
Achieving Data Center Cost Savings Through Renewable Energy 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Iron Mountain Data Centers; National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Sector: Data Centers
This session highlighted success stories from Better Buildings partners that have reduced operating costs in their data centers by taking advantage of on-site and off-site renewable energy opportunities.
Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus: The Next Wave of Challenges and Solutions 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Sectors: Industrial, Local Government, State Government, Utility
In this session, experts from the public and private sectors shared their perspectives on key technology, business, and policy solutions that address the energy-water nexus.
All Systems Go: Innovative Projects in Traditional Industrial Systems 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: C. F. Martin & Company; Intertape Polymer Group Inc.; United Technologies Corporation
Sector: Industrial
Existing industrial systems (compressed air, pumping, steam, process heating and fans) offer significant opportunities for energy savings and improved production reliability. This session showcased innovative approaches to energy efficiency in such systems.
All-In: States, Localities, Utilities, and Nonprofits Creating Solutions for Underserved Communities 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: California Energy Commission; Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Community Action Partnership of Oregon; District of Columbia; Local Government Commission; Orlando, FL
Sectors: Commercial, Multifamily, Local Government, State Government, Utility
DOE is partnering with states, localities, utilities, housing agencies, and nonprofit organizations to support planning and implementation of clean energy programs in disadvantaged communities as part of its Clean Energy for Low Income Communities Accelerator.
Alternative Cooling Solutions in High Tech Buildings 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab; National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Sabey Data Center Partners
Sector: Data Centers
This session focused on cutting edge HVAC solutions Better Buildings partners have implemented in data centers that may be applicable in other building types as well.
An Electrifying Transition: Electrification Barriers and Opportunities 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Seattle, WA; Vermont Energy Investment Corp.; Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Sectors: Local Government, State Government, Utility
This three-hour workshop explored the opportunities and barriers for state and local governments to electrify their transportation sectors, building technologies, and ports. Attendees learned about the latest trends, success stories, and innovative strategies in electrification.
Balancing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policies 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Build It Green; Cummins, Inc.; Suncoast Credit Union
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Speakers in this panel, representing a diverse array of organizations working in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, explored how each organization has approached investments and progress toward energy reduction and clean energy.
Better Buildings Smart Labs Accelerator Partners Meet-Up 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: University of Colorado
Sector: Education
Better Buildings Smart Labs Accelerator partners convened to share their experiences and provide input to the Department of Energy as it prioritizes actions to drive energy savings in laboratories.
Beyond Widgets: Racking Up Savings from Systems Approaches to Building Performance 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Alliance to Save Energy; Rocky Mountain Institute
Sector: Commercial
How can we use the most impactful packages of energy savings measures, big data from buildings and strategic investment planning to capture more than just the "low hanging fruit?" This panel discussed taking a strategic, building systems approach including phased retrofits across portfolios as well as lessons learned and best practices from actual projects.
Bringing Efficiency to Research (BETR) Grants 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: University of Colorado
Sector: Education
This session discussed a federal funding system that promotes sharing equipment, efficient use of lab space, and energy/water-efficient lab equipment and processes to maximize tight research budgets and keep unnecessary resource consumption down.
Building a Better Clean Energy Workforce 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sector: Commercial
This session provided an overview and update on the progress of the Better Building Workforce Guidelines program and identify the current focus.
Building the Next Generation of Industrial Energy Managers 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Darigold; United Technologies Corporation
Sector: Industrial
This session explored strategies to impart hard-won knowledge to the next generation of employees ensuring that lessons learned by existing energy managers are known by those coming up the ranks.
CHP is Everywhere! Success Stories and Best Practices 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Los Angeles County, CA
Sector: Industrial
This session explores real-world examples from the Better Buildings Combined Heat and Power Accelerator and includes case studies from partner organizations that have had successful experiences.
Commercial PACE: What Does It Mean for the Market? 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Urban Ingenuity; Ygrene Energy Fund
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Multifamily, Local Government, State Government, Financial Services
Commercial property-assessed clean energy (CPACE) financing is a hot topic, but it is often poorly understood. This session dove into the state of the growing CPACE industry, with perspectives from both small and large financing companies.
Commercial Real Estate Sector Meet Up 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sector: Commercial
The commercial real estate sector is at the forefront of technological and market-based advances in energy efficiency and sustainability. This meet-up featured case studies and new ideas about how to continue to make progress and evolve the market.
Connected Homes of Today & Beyond 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: CLEAResult; Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Sector: Residential
Connected home devices offer a potential opportunity to achieve savings through sensors and controls, help consumers better understand their home's energy performance, guide future home upgrades, and verify energy and cost savings.
Data Nation! How DOE Data Tools Can Lay the Foundation for Your Program 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: New York, NY; The Energy Coalition
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
Data Nation! shares the stories and testimonies from leading users of DOE Data Tools ranging from the Building Energy Asset Score to the SEED Platform.
Deep Impact: Non-traditional Approaches to Financing Efficiency 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Triple Bottom Line Foundation
Sector: Financial Services
Energy efficiency projects in small, rural, and low-income communities have often struggled to access to low-cost capital, despite representing a significant economic opportunity. This session covered new financing approaches designed to serve these communities. Panelists discussed Community Reinvestment Act lending as well as mission-driven private sector programs that use a variety of financing mechanisms to unlock access to capital.
Designed to Win: Tackling Energy Challenges Through Sport 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sector: Commercial
This session looked at innovative energy solutions like LEDs, Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), and displacement ventilation while also exploring the use of renewable energy to produce power onsite.
EE + RE = ZE: Zero Energy Buildings for Schools 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Arlington County School District; Los Angeles Unified School District; State of Rhode Island
Sector: Education
This session covered funding options, design and road mapping, and communication strategies implemented by Better Buildings partner school districts.
Energy Efficiency Finance: Understanding the Building Blocks to Success 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
This workshop was an opportunity for state and local governments who are preparing to implement an energy efficiency finance program, are interested in learning more about how financing programs work, or have a financing program in their...
Energy Efficient Smart Labs: Lessons from the Leaders 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Los Alamos National Laboratory; National Renewable Energy Laboratory; University of Colorado
Sector: Education
In this panel, organizations participating in the Better Buildings Smart Labs Accelerator shared their success stories and describe the strategies they employed to cut energy consumption in their laboratories.
Eureka!: Industrial Energy Technology Innovation 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: 3M; Ford Motor Company; Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America
Sector: Industrial
This session showcased a set of technologies and examples of their application in manufacturing plants.
Expect the Unexpected: Planning Energy-Resilient Communities Part 1 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Boston, MA; Schneider Electric
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
The nation's energy sector is subject to an increasing number of threats. Greater resilience is required to confront these risks including a comprehensive plan and infrastructure with the ability to avoid disruptions, minimize impacts, and recover from and adapt to a changing environment.
Expect the Unexpected: Planning Energy-Resilient Communities Part 2 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: San Francisco, CA; State of Connecticut
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
The nation's energy sector is subject to an increasing number of threats. Greater resilience is required to confront these risks including a comprehensive plan and infrastructure with the ability to avoid disruptions, minimize impacts, and recover from and adapt to a changing environment.
Finance Products for Low and Middle Income Customers: What Works? 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Citi; Natural Resources Defense Council
Sectors: Multifamily, Residential, Financial Services
Get up-to-date on energy efficiency finance products for low and middle income customers in the single- and multi-family residential market sectors. The author of a new report from the State and Local Energy Efficiency Action Network provided an overview of the products out there and the opportunities for consumer protections and program expansion.
Free Money and Where to Find It: Today's Hottest Sources for Multifamily Retrofits 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future
Sectors: Multifamily, Residential
Get a rundown of ACEEE's nationwide study of utility provider incentives for the multifamily buildings sector, as well as a broad overview of other sources of funds for energy and water conservation.
Fresh Eyes: Peer-Assessed Energy Efficiency 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Darigold; Nissan North America, Inc.; Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America
Sector: Industrial
In the past year a new training from DOE's Better Plants program has enabled groups of employees from different organizations to work together in each other's plants to uncover energy savings opportunities. Learn more about these opportunities and how you can participate.
From the Manufacturing Floor to the Corner Office: How to Communicate with Management and Plant Personnel 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Celanese Corporation; Legrand; Saint-Gobain Corporation
Sector: Industrial
Understanding how to effectively present energy efficiency ideas from corporate to the plants and from plants to corporate is often critical for achieving authorization to proceed with large-scale energy efficiency projects.
Get Your Residential Benchmarking Data Off the Bench and Into the Game 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Build It Green; Earth Advantage; Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)
Sectors: Residential, Local Government, State Government
Representatives from city, state, and regional government organizations spoke about their experiences utilizing DOE's Home Energy Score, the Home Energy Information Accelerator, and the State Energy Efficiency Database to move residential energy benchmarking programs forward.
Getting Smart About Energy Analytics 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Arlington County, VA; Macy's
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Industrial, Multifamily, Local Government, State Government
This session covered participant perspectives on the benefits of joining the Smart Energy Analytics Campaign and how they have received technical assistance, and are on-track to earn national recognition.
Getting to "Yes" with ESAs and Efficiency-as-a-Service 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Citi; Metrus Energy; SparkFund
Sectors: Commercial, Financial Services
This session explored industry trends and panelists discussed existing and emerging "as-a-service" models.
Green Building Certifications 101: ENERGY STAR, LEED, and Living Buildings 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sector: Multifamily
This core training session provided attendees an overview of the breadth of considerations that are part of green building, as well as an introduction to three of the most important green building certifications available.
Healthcare Meet-Up 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sector: Commercial
This provided the opportunity for healthcare partners to connect and converse with peers, sharing accomplishments and challenges in a candid format. Attendees participated in open discussions on topics such as working with their utility, integrating renewable energy, and addressing water efficiency.
Hidden In Plain Sight: The Not-So-Secret Savings of the Building Envelope 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sector: Commercial
Building envelopes (roofs, walls, and windows) account for 5.81 quads of energy use each year. However, knowing what envelope energy-saving technologies are available while planning a new building or a retrofit can be challenging. Get the information you need by joining Better Buildings newest Technology Solutions Team for a showcase of readily-available resources and deployment experiences on advancing envelope technologies.
High Performance Parking Lighting: Lots of Bright Ideas 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: The Wendy's Company; University of Minnesota
Sector: Commercial
This session highlighted projects from two Lighting Energy Efficiency in Parking (LEEP) Campaign participants that resulted in energy and cost savings of over 80 percent, while maintaining or improving lighting quality.
High Performing Buildings for High Performing People 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Anthem, Inc.
Sector: Commercial
This session unwrapped findings related to human-centered building design and operation, how those findings translate to dollars and cents, and the information needed to improve building health, comfort, and productivity in buildings.
Higher Education Meet-Up 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Emory University; Michigan State University; Northwestern University
Sector: Education
A meeting with Better Buildings Challenge and Alliance leaders from across the higher education sector. This interactive session was an opportunity for partners to connect and converse with peers while sharing accomplishments and challenges in a candid format.
Hospitality Meet-Up 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)
Sector: Commercial
Better Buildings Challenge and Alliance hospitality partners met to connect and converse with peers, share accomplishments and challenges, and address topics such as water efficiency, franchisee engagement, and new technologies.
How Hot Can You Go: Raising Operating Temps in Data Centers 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Digital Realty Trust; Intuit; Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
Sector: Data Centers
This session showcased Better Buildings partners who are pushing the boundaries of environmental conditioning in data centers. Examples will include raised ambient temperature and humidity set points, as well as increases to chilled water supply,...
HVAC Systems Leading the Way: Major Savings Now and In the Future 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Target
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Industrial, Multifamily, Local Government, State Government
This session provided examples of retrofits with over 40 percent energy savings for HVAC systems and emerging technologies on personal conditioning.
If You Develop It...Will we Buy It? Better Buildings Technology Shark Tank 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Industrial, Multifamily, Residential, Local Government, State Government, Data Centers, Financial Services, Utility
This roundtable offered presentations from researchers on the latest building energy technologies, followed by a facilitated discussion exploring what R&D challenges should be addressed to develop products that are most needed by building owners and operators.
Implementing Energy Management Systems 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: 3M; Efficiency Vermont; Efficiency Vermont; Nissan North America, Inc.
Sector: Industrial
DOE has launched the Guide for Energy Management, which assists interested parties in creating an EnMS. Panelists discussed the benefits, challenges, and lessons learned when implementing an EnMS at their organizations.
In Concert: Orchestrating the Energy Efficiency Message 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Rocky Mountain Institute
Sector: Residential
Consistent messaging goes a long way to amplify our call for action. Learn about how residential programs have created power in numbers to send the public a strong message on home energy efficiency.
Innovative Internal & External Financing Methods for Retail, Food Service & Grocery Energy Projects 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Institute for Market Transformation; Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
Sector: Commercial
Do you know your C-PACE from your ESA from your TIF? Retail, food service and grocery organizations that frequently self-fund energy projects may not be hip to the external financing opportunities available to them - or even innovative models for internal financing of projects. Broaden your horizons with this workshop developed by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) in collaboration with Deloitte and funded by DOE.
Just Add Water! Quick Wins on Energy Efficiency in Wastewater Treatment Plants 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Kent County Department of Public Works
Sectors: Industrial, Local Government, State Government
Significant energy savings are achievable in wastewater treatment plants through operational changes and other no- and low-cost measures. This presentation was led by experts and plant managers that have successfully cut their energy bills through measures that require little or no upfront capital.
K-12 School Districts Meet-Up: Energy Smart Schools 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Aurora Public Schools; Kansas City Public Schools; Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)
Sector: Education
This workshop-style session enabled partners and other interested stakeholders to sharpen their tools in the areas of building energy efficiency, renewable technologies, fleet conversions, and financial mechanisms.
Keeping the Lights On: Stories from Housing Providers on Disaster Preparedness and Recovery 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Enterprise Community Partners; New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Sectors: Multifamily, Residential
In the 21st Century, a "Better Building" is a building adapted and prepared for unexpected storms, droughts, and other meteorological anomalies. Housing providers discussed experiences in disaster recovery and readiness planning.
Labels, Certifications, and Scores, Oh My! Following the Road to Green Real Estate 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Appraisal Institute; Elevate Energy; Real Estate Standards Organization
Sector: Residential
Learn about how the Better Buildings Home Energy Information Accelerator has expanded access to verified energy information through standardized data procedures and educational materials to help you pave your own path to green real estate.
Let's Make a Deal! Efficiency from the Investor's Perspective 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Citi
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Industrial, Multifamily, Local Government, State Government, Financial Services
Spoiler alert: there's no shortage of capital for the right deal. So what does a good deal look like to investors and lenders? This panel covered key requirements for successful energy efficiency borrowing from the perspective of private banks and mission investors.
Leveraging Partnerships to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Improvement: Wastewater Treatment 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Alexandria Renew Enterprises; Miami-Dade County, FL; State of Minnesota; State of Wisconsin
Sectors: Industrial, Local Government, State Government
Partnerships between utilities and state and local governments can yield more efficient planning and coordination on best practices for wastewater treatment, along with energy savings and environmental, economic, and social benefits.
Make Way for Savings: Unlocking Barriers to Energy Savings Performance Contracting 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Newark, NJ; State of Montana; State of New Hampshire
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
This session showcased the findings and achievements of Better Buildings Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Accelerator partners.
Making the Business Case for Water Savings 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Staples
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Organizations sometimes struggle to make the business case for water saving projects due to low water rates, low usage, or some combination of the two. Learn from experts who have successfully made saving water a business imperative by taking an expanded view of the value of water saving actions.
Making Things Smarter: Smart Manufacturing 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Eastman Chemical; Ford Motor Company
Sector: Industrial
This session showcased examples of smart manufacturing technologies and practices and demonstrate the importance of tracking performance by using critical data.
Multifamily Housing Water Woes: Wacky Tales of Waste and What to Do 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly
Sector: Multifamily
Got tenants? Got water waste problems? Housing providers shared how their entrepreneurial tenants put "free" water to work in every way, from carwashes to white-noise generators. Learn how they identified the problem and how they're fixing it.
Multifamily Meet-Up: The Year Behind and The Year Ahead 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA); Wishrock Investment Group
Sector: Multifamily
Better Buildings Challenge multifamily partners joined to discuss the year ahead. The session highlighted some of the most exciting case studies from the previous year, review progress on the Year of Data, honor special achievements.
Navigating to Deal Close: Key Questions to Ask When Securing Efficiency Financing 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Flywheel; NYCEEC
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Industrial, Multifamily, Local Government, State Government, Financial Services
This session addressed key questions to ask when looking for project financing, especially if you are a building owner, executive, or other decision-maker. We covered how to select the right financing option, find and vet providers, capture incentives, and avoid common pitfalls.
Partners: District of Columbia; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA
Sector: Local Government
Part 1 of this two-part session showcased cities using out-of-the-box thinking to move toward long-term energy independence.
Partners: Michigan State University; National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Sector: Commercial
Part 2 focused on innovative tools and strategies real estate owners and cities can leverage for energy transformation in the residential, commercial, and transportation sectors.
Plug Into Savings: The Best Meter and Control Strategies for Office Plug Loads 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Seventhwave (formerly the Energy Center of Wisconsin)
Sectors: Commercial, Education
Representatives from Seventhwave and University of Washington's Integrated Design Lab discussed outcomes from two plug load energy reduction field studies.
Public Sector Building Energy Efficiency: Maybe There is a Silver Bullet 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
Panelists discussed how state and local governments can collect, evaluate and display data on energy use that informs cost savings for buildings.
Put a Meter On It! Submetering Energy and Water Use 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
Sector: Industrial
This session covered the why and how of submetering energy and water in buildings, data centers, and other facilities. This is a redux of the wildly popular November installment of the Better Buildings Webinar Series on the same topic.
Reimagining Cities! Achieving Efficient, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities Through Zero Energy Buildings 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: REI
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Industrial, Multifamily, Residential, Local Government, State Government, Data Centers, Financial Services, Utility
This session covered the planning, innovative technologies, and processes that make Zero Energy Buildings a reality while highlighting ZEB projects in Denver and Washington, D.C.
Renewable Energy Fuels Clean Water: What's Not to Like? 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sector: Industrial
Water and wastewater treatment plants are increasingly turning to renewable sources of energy to power their operations as they seek to cut their carbon footprint and improve resiliency. Panelists discussed their experiences implementing innovative projects including biogas recovery, solar photovoltaics, and low-head hydropower.
Residential PACE Best Practices: Designing and Implementing Effective Programs 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab; National Association of State Energy Officials
Sectors: Residential, Local Government, State Government, Financial Services
Learn how to develop and launch a successful residential PACE financing program that incorporates DOE best practice guidelines.
Retail, Food Service & Grocery Meet-Up 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sector: Commercial
This interactive session was an opportunity to connect and converse with peers, share accomplishments and challenges, and address topics such as refrigeration, distribution centers and franchisee engagement.
Retrofit Roulette: Case Studies in Residential Rehab 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Peabody Properties; San Antonio Housing Authority; Village of Hempstead Housing Authority
Sector: Multifamily
This session featured Better Buildings Challenge Multifamily partners across the country sharing what's worked and what hasn't in residential rehab this year. Session speakers shared case studies about their properties that have undergone green retrofits during the past year and the lessons learned.
Roadmap to 20% and Beyond: Sustainability Planning for Multifamily Partners 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Enterprise Community Partners; Mercy Housing
Sector: Multifamily
Stewards of Affordable Housing (SAHF), Enterprise Community Partners, and Mercy Housing instructed building owners on the importance of developing organizational sustainability and resilience plans. Take the first steps to outline a strategy for reaching your 20 percent energy and/or water reduction pledge as a Better Buildings Challenge partner and identify other critical objectives using this free take-home planning workbook.
Roadmapping Health and Residential Energy Efficiency: Unlocking New Customers & Funding 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Building Performance Institute; Building Performance Institute
Sector: Residential
The market is moving to incorporate health into home performance (HHP), which offers unprecedented potential to unlock new customers and funding.
Saving the Sun for Later: Opportunities and Barriers for Solar PV + Energy Storage 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: San Francisco, CA
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Local Government, State Government
Solar PV and energy storage costs have been falling and combining the two has become cost effective in more and more locations across the U.S. In this session participants discussed use cases for solar PV plus energy storage, drivers, barriers, best practices and case studies
Scaling Up Clean Energy Programs to the Next Level for Low and Moderate Income Households 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Colorado Energy Office; Connecticut Green Bank; State of Colorado; State of Connecticut
Sectors: Commercial, Multifamily
State and nonprofit leaders in Colorado and Connecticut discussed their policy and program efforts to achieve scale in this underserved market.
Shedding Light on LED Street Lights 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Chicago, IL; St Petersburg, FL; Takoma Park, MD
Sector: Local Government
The Better Buildings Outdoor Lighting Accelerator was an opportunity for deep dives into the barriers slowing the deployment of LED street lights, a performance technology with evidence-based energy savings and other benefits for many cities. In this session, partners shared advice for overcoming the challenges for successful LED street lighting conversion projects.
Shout it From the Mountaintops: Communicating Energy Efficiency Success Stories 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Smart Energy Decisions
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Industrial, Multifamily, Residential, Local Government, State Government, Data Centers, Financial Services, Utility
Communications is a tool of the future and the present day. Take advantage of best practice techniques and tips for getting the word out on your energy achievements. Learn the difference between messaging what matters and messaging for impact.
SNAPchat: On the Effects of Refrigerant Phaseouts 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Starbucks Coffee Company; Target
Sector: Commercial
Session attendees heard from end users of commercial refrigeration equipment on how they've adapted to new refrigerant rules, which refrigerants and technologies have been most effective, and how energy use may have changed.
Solar Power Your Community 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sector: Local Government
This session familiarized participants with DOE's community-focused solar programs, including SolSmart and the Solar in Your Community Challenge.
State of the Union for Energy Efficiency Finance 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Industrial, Multifamily, Local Government, State Government, Financial Services
This session covered the state of the efficiency financing industry in broad strokes, targeted at a general audience. Leading experts guided us through topics including trends in both new and old financing products, key policy changes affecting the industry, and the market outlook for 2018 and beyond.
Stranger Things: Building Materials of the Future 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Multifamily, Financial Services
This investigative panel explored the truth about emerging technologies like dynamic windows, liquid flashing and primer-less air sealants, and Modified Atmospheric Insulation (MAI) panels.
Sun-Sourced, Crowd-Sourced: Community Solar Solutions for Multifamily Housing 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sector: Multifamily
This session's speakers discussed the latest policy and implementation guidance related to installing community solar as well as real world examples of how to obtain financing for community solar projects, barriers to installing community solar, and lessons learned through project implementation.
Technology Watchlist: Building Efficiency Strategies for Now and the Next Generations 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Industrial, Multifamily, Residential, Local Government, State Government, Data Centers, Financial Services, Utility
Expert building technologists discussed what they are excited about now and what fledgling ideas are exciting for generations to come. This session highlighted information that can help you decide for yourself which building strategies can help you meet your goals now and well into the future.
The CHP Solution for Growth, Economics, and Business Continuity 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Eastman Chemical
Sector: Industrial
This session discussed solutions that are being uncovered as the resiliency accelerator moves forward. Partners showcaseed how CHP helps achieve resiliency in their facilities.
The Future of Green Banks 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sectors: Commercial, Local Government, State Government, Financial Services
Green banks continue to gain popularity as a way for state and local governments to catalyze the development of the clean energy economy. This session explored recent trends in green banks, key challenges, and what this means for building owners and the market more broadly.
The Interior Lighting Campaign: Successful Strategies + New Opportunities 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: General Services Administration (GSA); Target
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Multifamily, Local Government, State Government, Data Centers, Financial Services
Session participants learned about high efficiency troffer lighting and control options and strategies. ILC partners GSA and Target shared their stories and future plans.
The Midas Touch: Turning Unexpected Resources into Gold 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Enhabit
Sectors: Residential, Local Government
This session showcases residential energy programs that have tapped into new and unexpected funding streams through innovative models and creative outreach.
The Next Frontier of Plug Loads: Wireless Meter & Control Technologies 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Stanford University
Sectors: Commercial, Education, Multifamily, Local Government, State Government
Wireless meter and control technologies are on the rise, helping to improve building system performance and cut energy costs.This session presented two case studies showcasing the implementation, outcomes, and lessons learned of these technologies on plug loads in retail and higher education buildings.
The Power of Partnerships to Accelerate Clean Energy Impacts 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: National Association of State Energy Officials
Sector: State Government
In this interactive session, attendees heard from experts how they can position their organization for success through partnerships with air or pollution control agencies, and had a chance to dig into the newly published NASEO Energy Efficiency Pathway Templates for States.
The Year of the Lease: Working Together to Move the Needle in Tenant Energy Efficiency 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Sectors: Commercial, Multifamily, Residential
View this session to get an overview of efforts underway through EPA’s new Tenant design and construction recognition, new enhancements to the Green Lease Leaders program, developments in low-cost metering for tenant spaces, and how you can get involved.
This is Your Program, This is Your Program on Data 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: EAH Housing, Inc.
Sector: Residential
Hear real-world examples of how data analytics are being used to inform better program designs, provide valuable insights into improving program operations, and measure energy savings.
Tips from the Trenches: State and Local Energy Planning 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: State of Iowa; State of Minnesota
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
This session walked state and local policymakers through a state-local planning process. It highlighted planning practices around analysis, stakeholder engagement, policy design, and implementation.
To Consolidate or Embed: Improving the Infrastructure of Small Data Centers 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Los Alamos National Laboratory; Michigan State University; Schneider Electric
Sector: Data Centers
This session highlighted Better Buildings partner successes in improving the infrastructure of small data centers embedded within larger multi-use buildings, or, when that is not possible, the process of decommissioning them and consolidating the IT resources to larger facilities.
Utility Benchmarking in Multifamily Housing 101: Kilowatt Count Your Way to a Trimmer Bottom-Line 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Housing Authority of City of Tampa, FL
Sector: Multifamily
This three-hour workshop helped multifamily building owners better understand the how and why of utility benchmarking.
Utility Benchmarking in Multifamily Housing 201: Let Performance Data Drive Your Decisions 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partner: Preservation of Affordable Housing
Sector: Multifamily
This three-hour workshop helped multifamily building owners better understand the how and why of utility benchmarking.
Viral Energy Efficiency: Setting Energy Efficiency Goals with Franchisees, Suppliers and Tenants 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly; The Wendy's Company; Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Sector: Commercial
You are walking the talk making progress toward your Better Buildings Challenge energy reduction goal. Now it’s time to encourage your suppliers and franchisees to do the same. Learn how Better Buildings Challenge partners Wendy's, Walmart and JCHE are increasing their energy reduction impacts exponentially by helping others to follow their lead.
Who's Keeping Score? Using Home Performance with ENERGY STAR and Home Energy Score Together 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Partners: Columbia Water & Light; Elevate Energy; Focus on Energy; Focus on Energy; United Illuminating
Sectors: Residential, Utility
Learn how Home Performance with ENERGY STAR and Home Energy Score partners are communicating the value of their programs in the real estate market.
You Can Do That? Pioneers in Using State Clean Water Revolving Funds for Energy Efficiency 2017 Better Buildings Summit
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
This session will explored how the New York and Pennsylvania investment and guarantee authorities use (EPA) State Clean Water Revolving Funds for energy efficiency retrofits and how organizations might make use of those funds and how other states may use water efficiency funds similarly.