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Tuesday, October 12
10:45 am - 4:00 pm
Financing/Funding Track
10:45 am – noon
Federal Funds for Community Colleges
1:15 – 2:30 pm
Solar Power Financing: An introductory Primer
Perhaps the most difficult decision a community college district must make in the acquisition of a solar power system is how it is to be financed. Administrators are confronted with an alphabet's soup of acronyms, from QZABs to CREBS, PPAs to CSI. This course will de-mystify the process, and provide attendees a road map for funding. Economic models will be presented discussing whether it is more economical for a district to self finance, or to seek funding through a PPA or other outside source. Finally, the legislative horizon will be examined to determine whether this regulatory environment is likely to change in the months and years ahead.
Presenters:
Mark Williams, Partner, Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost
David Casnocha, Managing Shareholder, Straddling, Yocca, Caslson & Routh
Craig Hill, Co-Founder & Partner, Northcross, Hill and Arch
3:15 – 4:00 pm
Funding Options for Building Projects
New regulations as of August, 2010 now allow schools and colleges in most of California to pay for energy conservation projects using On Bill Financing. This simple, zero-interest financing is paid back using the monthly energy savings of the project.
On Bill Financing is sponsored by California Public Utility Commission funds and allows schools and colleges to complete power saving projects with no out of pocket cost to the school or district. The zero-interest payments go directly onto the energy bill and are balanced out by the energy savings to lower the overall monthly energy bill.
This session will discuss the how to requirements and go over case studies from several school districts in San Diego that have successfully pioneered the use of On Bill Financing over the past 4 years.
Presenter:
Michael McClure, President of Professional Utility Consultants.
Green Building Track
10:45 – noon
Integrated Sustainable Design: More Than a Scorecard
Still confused about green building and the endless buzz words? Not sure what integrated design really means? The Coastline Community College District has gone beyond theory and serves as a working case study of Integrated Sustainable Design in the real world.
Their Newport Learning Center in Newport Beach, Calif., will be one of the first community college buildings to achieve LEED Platinum certification in the state. The three-story, 110,000-square-foot facility is an entire campus on four acres. Learn about the approach that was taken to design this project and how it differs vastly from what’s currently being done.
In this panel, participants will discover:
How to maximize construction budgets and minimize maintenance costs with an integrated, “systems last” approach to building and sustainability.
Why approaching sustainability as a scorecard is not a sustainable approach for the future, which calls for real reductions in energy, water and building materials.
How an integrated team of owners, project managers, architects, interior designers, landscape architects and engineers can create sustainable solutions that produce consistent results --whether it be for a single project or campus wide programs.
Presented by:
Cheryl Babler, Vice President of Instruction at Coastline Community College
Dave McGlothlin, Senior Project Manager at C.W. Driver
Erik Ring, LEED Faculty Member, Associate and Engineer at LPA Inc.
Glenn Carels, AIA, Design Principal at LPA Inc.
1:15 – 2:30 pm
The Grid Neutral Campus
Taking the Governor’s lead, California’s State Architect has focused on incorporating green concepts into the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of California’s K-12 schools and community colleges. From the State Architect’s efforts came the concept of grid neutral – a site that produces as much electricity as it uses in a year – a measurable goal that community colleges are working to achieve.
The presentation will start by quickly highlighting the Executive Order, legislation, and initiatives introduced during the Schwarzenegger administration. This will lead to a talk on how the grid neutral concept was developed.
The State Architect will then cover the six components, and four key steps, to achieve grid neutral. Included among the components and steps will be a couple of case studies and success stories.
Presenters:
Theresa Townsend, Supervising Architect, Division of the State Architect
3:15 – 4:00 pm
The New CALGreen Code
This session will address the development of CALGreen, California’s new Green Building Code, which codified the definition of grid neutral and introduced both mandatory and voluntary measures for community college construction. Beginning in January 2011, the new code becomes mandatory for new construction.
Presenter:
Theresa Townsend, Supervising Architect, Division of the State Architect
Green Workforce Track
10:45 – noon
“It’s All About the Relationship: Partnering with Employers”
The federal government and State of California are investing billions of dollars into green workforce education and training. Close partnerships with employers are the key to designing relevant programs and moving students into green careers with the skills that employers actually need. But how do you develop partnerships and build sustainable relationships for green workforce preparation? Join us to hear directly from employers and college administrators who have successfully built industry-college partnerships in the green jobs sector. Presented in partnership with the California EDGE Campaign.
Presenters:
Jess Guerra, Associate Professor, Diesel, Alternative Fuels and Hybrid Vehicle Technology, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, Chair. Southern California REgisonal Transit Training Consortium
Ralph Merced, Transit Maintenance Manager, Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus, City of Santa Monica California
1:15 – 2:30 pm
Future Trends: The Emerging Green Economy & Job Creation
3:15 – 4:00 pm
Mapping Out California's Green Economy
Learn about what California's green economy looks like and discover the latest resources that graduates and job seekers can use to identify businesses that are providing clean energy solutions, using sustainable business practices or helping California become a low-carbon economy. Resources include a searchable online map of 3,500+ workplaces throughout California and a website that features a green jobs guidebook and a listing of green jobs training programs that help individuals get the skills they need to create join this growing workforce.
Presenter: Tim O’Connor, Environmental Defense Fund
Tuesday Discussion Groups
10:45 – noon
Energy Conservation Systems and Smart Schools: New Approaches and New Funding
It is often forgotten that energy conservation systems, if properly designed, can equal or exceed the savings generated by alternative energy sources. This is particularly so now that a new program has been announced, whereby community college districts can receive no-interest loans from major participating utilities, in addition to other financial incentives already available. In this seminar, Alexis Ringwald, the co-founder of Valence Energy and an international speaker on energy efficiency systems, will discuss the latest technology for energy conservation. Mark Williams of Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, will discuss the new loan program and underline the importance of having energy conservation contracts with clear language and goals.
Moderator: Larry Eisenberg, Executive Director, Los Angeles Community College District
Presenters:
Mark Williams, Partner, Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost
Paul Douglas, Business Development Manager, SIEMENS Building Technologies, Energy & Environmental Solutions
1:15 – 2:30 pm
Community Colleges and Climate Change – How are community colleges responding?
Many community colleges across California are responding to the challenge created by global climate change. Numerous community colleges have joined the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. This action requires that they develop a climate action plan that will ultimately take their institution to climate neutrality. Community colleges are also changing their building standards and their methods of operation to support a more sustainable approach to their overall program. This session will provide an overview of practical choices available to enhance community college sustainability and illustrate through a case study a simple step towards energy conservation that all institutions can take to begin their sustainable journey.
Moderator: Larry Eisenberg, Executive Director, Los Angeles Community College District
Presenters:
Alison Gangl, CRM, Client Representative, Schneider Electric Energy Solutions
Ben Johnson, PE, LEED AP, CEM, Lead Project Manager, Schneider Electric Energy Solutions
3:15 – 4:00 pm
CCC/IOU’s
The CCC/IOU Energy Efficiency Partnership has been helping California Community Colleges become more environmentally and fiscally sustainable since 2006. As a result of this assistance and resources, campuses statewide are saving $7.5 million on energy costs annually, have received $16 million in incentives to help pay for energy projects, and are reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 22,000 metric tons per year. The Partnership has reached beyond campus facilities staff to engage students, faculty and the larger community to build synergies to save even more energy. Come and learn how we can all work together toward a more sustainable Community Colleges system?
Moderator:
Ron Beeler, CCC/IOU Outreach Manager, Facilities Planning & Program Services, Inc.
Wednesday, October 13
10:45 am - 4:00 pm
Curriculum Track
10:45 am – noon
Green Curriculum for a Sustainable Campus
This extraordinary class will present curriculum topics that have direct and practical opportunities to benefit our college campuses and significantly reduce campus operating costs. Attendees will leave with a renewed sense of optimism during tough economic times and will be prepared to move their Green Education Program forward in a strategic direction.
Secondarily, the benefits of moving our campuses forward in the major areas of sustainability provide a rallying point for the students and faculty, and a “green” model for each of their regional constituents. This is an exciting opportunity for Community Colleges to provide Statewide implementation leadership in the current “green” economy.
The subjects that will be presented include the practical application of sustainable topics in the following areas: energy efficiencies and demand reduction; passive heating and cooling; energy audits and weatherization opportunities; mechanical systems and improvements; building automations systems; renewable energy systems and PV components and installations; lighting systems and improvements; water conservation and demand reductions; xeriscaping design; applications and installations; synthetic turf opportunities; indoor environmental quality, ventilation and purification; choosing sustainable materials and resources; and reducing campus green house gas emissions.
Presenter:
Paul Fair, LEED AP, LEED GA, Solano Community College Green Education Project Manager, Green Build Education Group - Principal
1:15 – 2:30 pm
Creating Curriculum for Real Jobs
3:15 – 4:00 pm
Green Curriculum Exemplary Programs
Santa Barbara City College has embarked on a free training program for low income and recently laid off people. This training is a blend of hands-on as well as classroom instruction that provides participants the opportunity to learn work readiness skills such as interviewing, job search and job retention, tam work and exploration of career opportunities in the “Green Jobs” sector with local companies and/or apprenticeships.
Presenters:
Doug Hersh, Dean, Educational Programs, Technology, Santa Barbara City College
Betty Pazich, Dean, Health and Human Services, Technologies, Santa Barbara City College
Dr. Michael Gonella, Chair, SBCC Environmental Horticulture Department, Santa Babara City College
Patrick Foster, Chair, Santa Barbara City College Construction Technology Department
Potpourri
10:45 – noon
Smart Grid and Your Campus
The saying that "you can't manage what you don't measure" is especially relevant to energy usage on campuses. Gaining real-time visibility into the consumption of each building on campus is the first step towards smarter energy use. In this session, we will discuss how real-time energy monitoring fits into the smart grid discussion and how your campus can leverage energy monitoring and energy data visualization to reduce energy consumption and spend, benchmark facilities against each other, and make smarter decisions on energy efficiency allocations. We will explore a case study from Massachusetts which involving energy monitoring across state facilities - including over 150 on college campuses - through which the state expects to reduce consumption by 5 - 15% annually.
Presenter:
Nick d’Arbeloff, Vice President of Enterprise Energy Management, EnerNOC
Erica Plastino, Business Development Manager, EnerNOC
1:15 – 2:30 pm
Green Purchasing 101
The easiest contract to use is one that is already established! Learn how to benefit from using the U.S. General Services Administration's more than 19,000 contracts to quickly find green/sustainable products and services. GSA will discuss their state and local programs available to community colleges, including cooperative purchasing for IT and security products and services, disaster preparedness and recovery, and the Computers for Learning Program.
Presenter:
Liz Belenis Slater, GSA Customer Service Director, Northern California
3:15 – 4:00 pm
The Intersection of NetZero with Design Build
Green Workforce Track
10:45 – noon
Workforce Investment Boards
With the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the California Workforce Investment Board's Green Collar Jobs Council was uniquely poised to create a comprehensive workforce development strategy that would strengthen California's position in the Global Green Economy. The result was the California Green Workforce Initiative which organized multiple funding opportunities to create one of the nation's largest green workforce development programs. This session will provide a state level overview of the Green Workforce Initiative as well as several regional profiles that highlight the success of collaborations that have leveraged multiple funding opportunities.
Presenters:
Barbara Halsey, Executive Director, California Workforce Investment Boards
Adam Quinonez, Research Prject Manager, State Energy Sector Partnerships Grant (SESP)
Devla Singh, Research Project Manager, Regional Industry Clusters of Opportunity Grant (RICOG)
1:15 – 2:30 pm
Training the Green Energy Workforce
As the only community college in California to receive more than one grant (3) for Clean Energy Workforce Training Program, Long Beach Community College (LBCC) has emerged as the first college to successfully train over 225 participants in multiple water and energy efficiency occupational pathways. In this presentation, we will look at a cross section of the program, and identify each fundamental component of a successful collaborative effort. The intent of the program and economic conditions leading to the guiding principles shall be highlighted by our funding sources. The methodology for curriculum development and unique perspective from a trainer’s point of view will demonstrate how LBCC’s innovative approaches to implementing a whole systems model for recruitment, education delivery, and field training. A graduate from the program and new addition to the LBCC Environmental Technology Office will serve as a valuable asset to reveal successes and challenges that participants face while involved in training. An employer of CEWTP participants shall share concerns and encouragement for this and similar programs. The Program manager will trace how the metrics for the training have been met ahead of time and on schedule. Lastly a look into job placement and adapting to dynamic employment opportunities will conclude the panel followed by an open discussion and questions.
Moderator:
Rola Halawanji, Program Manager, Long Beach Environmental Technology Manager
Panelists:
John Shipman, Trainer, Energy Efficiency Manager
Victor Orozco, Participant, Entrepreneur and Long Beach Environmental Tech Employee
Representative from the California Energy Commission
Representative from the Economic Development Department
Representative from an employer from the CEWPT
3:15 – 4:00 pm
Campus Savings Through Internships: The Green Campus Program
The Alliance to Save Energy’s Green Campus Program empowers college students to be tomorrow’s energy efficiency leaders. Active at universities and colleges all across California and employing nearly 100 interns each year, the program provides paid internships for students to implement energy efficiency projects on campus. In addition to saving their campus thousands of dollars per year in energy costs, these students also receive valuable hands-on training to prepare them for jobs in the sustainability field. Come learn more about the Green Campus Program at this session. You may also read about the program online at www.ase.org/greencampus.
Presenters:
Wen Lee – Program Associate, Green Campus Program, Alliance to Save Energy
Alayha Aquarian – Green Campus Intern, West Los Angeles College
Wednesday Discussion Groups
10:45 – noon
Learn What To Do Before You Start Your Solar Project
Are you ready to embark on a solar project for your school but not sure if you have all of the information you need or have asked all the right questions? This session will help you understand how to be prepared to start a project. Important topics addressed will be as follows:
How to issue an RFP
What questions should you ask?
What qualifications should you look for?
What pre-requisites should you require?
How to understand an analysis of your site’s potential and possible challenges
How to assess potential vendors
What you should expect in a proposal
What you should expect in a contract
What should you expect once a project commences
Presenter:
Steve Kelley, Executive Vice President, DRI Energy, a division of DRI Companies
1:15 – 2:30 pm
Solar Project – Start to Finish
After just two months of construction this year, Victor Valley Community College installed a 1 megawatt (MW) solar power facility on its campus using concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systems from California-based SolFocus. This completed facility will produce 2.69 million kilowatt hours per year, which is roughly 30 percent of the college's electricity demand. The six acre plant on the college's main campus consists of 122 solar arrays and is the largest energy facility of its kind in North America. The 1MW power plant is not only generating clean energy, but developing curriculum and a future green workforce. The college will be developing curriculum within its existing academic and technical programs around this innovative solar technology, including installation, operations, and maintenance. Additionally, SolFocus will be supporting the college in its curriculum development around advanced solar energy technology including materials, training, and instruction.
Representatives from SolFocus and Victor Valley Community College will discuss the 1MW project from the start to finish, addressing the reasons for choosing the technology, environmental impacts of the technology, the installation process, and the resulting payoff for the college and its students.
Presenters:
Nancy Hartsoch, Vice President Marketing, SolFocus
Al McQuilkin, District Program Manager, gkkworks
3:15 – 4:00 pm
Water Conservation and Saving Money
In efforts to make facilities more sustainable, many locations look first to reduce their usage of our most precious resource, water. With the impending Senate Bill Number 7, requiring municipalities to cut their usages and rate increases, many locations are wondering how this impacts them. These questions will be answered with the help of Mark Gentili of the LADWP. Mr. Gentili will discuss the Senate Bill, its requirements, the reductions that are required and by when, and why water costs have not increased already. He will also address areas that the LAWDP and other municipalities have identified as having the greatest potential in reducing facilities water consumptions. Mr. Gentili, will then specifically discuss, one of the largest water consumers in the higher education marketplace, HVAC cooling systems. He will discuss the rebates that are available to facilities to incentivize reducing water consumption of these systems as well as the funding available through the Technical Assistance Programs (TAP) targeted to implement programs resulting in substantial water use reduction. The seminar will conclude with several solutions that are available to attain the water use reduction as well as obtain these rebate and funding programs.
Presenters:
Mike Obradovitch – Nalco, Account Manager, mobradovitch@nalco.com
Don Garrett – Nalco, Higher Education Executive Account Manager, dgarrett@nalco.com
Mark Gentili – DWP, Supervisor of Water Conservation, mark.gentili@ladwp.com
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