Concurrent Sessions
Speakers at the Summit include leaders and experts from the worlds of policy, technology, design and practice. Learn about effective strategies and innovations from the professionals who have developed and pioneered them!
Note: Topics and times subject to change.
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Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
All sessions offer continuing education credits from Build it Green, the International Code Council and the Construction Management Association of America.
AIA CEUs are available for the sessions noted below.
Guide to Session Topics:
Thursday, September 27
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Track 1 |
Track 2 |
Track 3 |
10:45 am-
12:00 pm |
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Transferable Skills, Technical Education, and Advanced Transportation
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1:15 pm-
2:30 pm |
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Community College Partnerships for Women in Non-Traditional Occupation
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Benefits of Combining Real-Time Energy Information with FUSION-Case Studies
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3:00 pm-
4:00 pm |
 
Paperless and Platinum: An Integrated Approach to Green Building
AIA
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The California Community Colleges' Sustainability Template
AIA
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Thursday details
Friday, September 28
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Track 1 |
Track 2 |
Track 3 |
9:00 am-
10:15 am |
Sustainable Landscaping: Traditional Methods and Modern Technology
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Transforming Sustainable Landscapes with Surprisingly Attractive Recycled Tire Products
AIA
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PowerSave Green Campus: Educational Pathways to Energy Efficiency |
10:45 am-
12:00 pm |
 
Practical Necessities and Preparation Requirements for Successful Solar Projects
AIA
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DEEP Program Part 2:
The System-Wide Sustainability Template at Citrus College
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1:15 pm-
2:30 pm |
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DEEP Program Part 3:
Community-Based Sustainability Initiatives at El Camino College |
CCC-IOU Partnership: Freeing Up Dollars for the Classroom |
Friday details
Concurrent Session Descriptions
Thursday, September 27
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Funding and Implementing Energy Projects – Part 1
Fuel Cells Generate Clean, Efficient, Sustainable Power on College Campuses
Explore the economic and environmental benefits of fuel cells.
In April 2012, the University of Connecticut commissioned
a stationary fuel cell system (UTC Power PureCell system)
at one of its campuses. The fuel cell system provides
energy to critical labs and offices, including those
working on advancing fuel cell and microgrid technology
at UConn’s Center for Clean Energy Engineering. By
generating and using power onsite with a PureCell system,
UConn increases their operational reliability, cuts
energy costs and reduces environmental impact.
Like UConn, many schools across the country
(including several in California) are discovering fuel
cells are a proven solution to their energy challenges;
delivering lower energy costs through superior
efficiency, energy security, and reduced emissions for
environmentally responsible operations. This session
illustrates the economic and environmental benefits of
fuel cell installations at academic campuses and
buildings through case studies highlighting real-world
examples of fuel cells installed in university/campus
settings.
Attendees will gain an understanding of how fuel
cells can meet the energy needs of academic campuses and
how fuel cells are already being utilized at campuses
across the country. Real-world examples will illustrate
how campuses and academic buildings have successfully
installed fuel cells to provide clean, reliable and
secure power.
Presenter:
Rich Shaw, General Manager of U.S. Sales, UTC Power
Campus District Energy: Private Public Partnership (P3)
Solutions
As with many colleges, the Community College system has
experienced budget cut-backs that are likely to affect
the facilities service departments and their ability to
meet operational and green house gas goals and
requirements.
NRG Thermal is developing LEED rated District Energy
systems which generate steam and chilled water from
centralized plants and distribute it underground to
various buildings on a campus. As such, these buildings
won't require their own boilers or air conditioners and
the campus benefits from greater reliability, efficiency,
lower utility costs and significantly reduced GHG's.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) driven District Energy can
also produce highly efficient electricity, a combination
which can garner maximum LEED points.
One of the major challenges for colleges today is to
identify long-term funding sources for new energy
infrastructure. Through a well thought out RFQ process a
Public Private Partnership (P3) collaboration can evolve.
Let NRG Thermal show you how. Attendees will learn about
District Energy, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), District
Energy and LEED points. There will be District Energy
case studies and information on District Energy RFQ
development.
Presenter
Carol Denning, Director of Business Development - NRG
Thermal
The Tipping Point: Maximizing your levelized cost of
energy via a programmatic solar approach in a chaotic
market
Solar is rapidly reaching avoided costs of energy with
grid power across the United States. The Federal solar
investment tax credit, which provides a 30% subsidy to
PV projects, will expire December 31st, 2015, meaning
system must be fully operational and placed in service
by then. With a three-year runaway to conceive of and
fully commission projects nationwide, how should a
commercial energy user plan for and understand the
opportunity tom complete projects within this deadline.
This session will describe the state of delivered energy
from solar in the Southwestern US, how to best quantify
the your opportunity and benefit, and the best practices
to formulate a game plan for success.
In this session you will learn about the evolution of
financial viability of solar in the past five years,
the types of projects being completed in campus
environments today, the pitfalls and issues that derail
the majority of projects today, how to develop a program
that maximizes the viability and ease of implementation
of solar in your campus. You'll come away with timelines
and actions that must occur in 2012 and early 2013 in
California.
Presenter
Andrew Hunt, Manager, Project Development, NRG Solar
(a subsidiary of NRG Energy)
Transferable Skills, Technical Education, and Advanced Transportation
The Push: The Great Recession has increased the labor
supply across California. At the same time, there are
many in the job-seeking labor pool with valuable skills
that can transfer between industries.
The Pull: In California there is a growing need for
skilled employees able to work on advanced transportation
technology and systems.
In this session you'll learn about emerging talent needs
in two industries that rely increasingly on advanced
transportation technology and how community colleges can
meet their needs while preparing job-seekers for work in
the clean economy through technical education.
Moderator
Robert Mejia, Employment Services Manager, South Bay Workforce
Investment Board
Presenters:
Jannet Malig, Director, Advanced Transportation Technology &
Energy Center (ATTE), Cerritos College
Dean Magistrale, Area Fleet Supervisor for Western California,
Coca-Cola Enterprises
Rick Longobart, Facilities and Fleet Manager, City of Santa Ana
Moving from A to Z(ero) Net
Taking inspiration from the Governor's recent
Executive Order B 18-12, DSA will provide guidance
to Community Colleges and K-12 Public Schools in
California to achieve energy efficiency and beyond!
From energy efficiency measures in a cost effective
way and grid neutral strategies all the way to Zero
Net Energy (ZNE), this is a goal by the year 2025.
Attendees will be presented with strategies to
attain easy and immediate energy savings at
educational facilities; develop a master plan for
cost effective retrofit improvements; introduce
energy conservation measures prior to installing
renewables; and work toward Zero Net Energy (ZNE).
Moderator:
Chet Widom, FAIA, State Architect, Division of the State Architect
Presenters:
Robert Lee Chase, AIA, Deputy State Architect, Division of the State Architect
Lisa Gelfand, FAIA, Principal Architect, Gelfand Partners Architects
Theresa Townsend, Supervising Architect, Department of General
Services
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Funding and Implementing Energy Projects – Part 2
Part 1: Funding Energy Projects with Disappearing Federal and State Incentive Programs
Last year marked the expiration of the Federal 1603 Grant program that provided 30 percent of the costs of eligible renewable energy programs. In the current environment funding is scarce for non-utility scale projects. How then can your college obtain funding for going Green. Jonathan Jaffrey, who represents Panasonic Eco Solutions in North America, will explain how you can obtain funding and save energy costs be going green that can be reallocated to education. Jonathan was the COO of the WM Keck Foundation for 15+ years and is uniquely aware of the needs of higher education and how to make renewable a win-win for everyone.
This session will address financing Methods in a post 1603 funding environment, PPA’s vs. Leases, if paying cash for energy projects is beneficial and if donor funding is viable.
Presenter:
Jonathan Jaffrey, President, Panasonic Eco Solutions Partner
Part 2: Advanced Solar Technology Creates Revenue Stream and Reduces Operating Costs
for Two California Community Colleges
Two community colleges in Southern California
– Victor Valley College in Victorville and
Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa – have
installed high-efficiency solar power plants to
maximize sustainable energy generation from the
plentiful solar resources available in region. At
the time of this session, the Victor Valley College
plant will have been in operation for 2+ years and
the newer Crafton Hills College plant for 3 months.
Solar equipment provider SolFocus and representatives
from both colleges will come together to share how
each of the power plants came to fruition,
performance to date, as well as financial and
educational impacts.
The combination of bond financing
approaches, incentives and avoided utility costs
made each of these projects financially compelling
for the colleges, reducing pressure from strained
operating budgets, while providing payback periods
of as little as 5 years. In addition, these
projects are providing added benefits by enhancing
educational opportunities, reducing carbon
footprint, and enabling leading edge research
projects.
You will learn how solar projects can be
successfully implemented on college campuses,
innovative financing approaches, short term and
projected long term impacts, comparative analysis
on projected vs. actual energy generation numbers
for both power plants to date and more on
Concentrator PV (CPV) technology, what
differentiates it from other solar technologies,
where it operates best.
Presenter:
Christophe King, Product Marketing Manager, SolFocus
Al McQuilkin, Principal, gkkworks
Michael Strong, Vice President of Administrative
Services, Crafton Hills College
Community College Partnerships for Women in Non-Traditional Occupations
Occupations are non-traditional for women when less than
25% of those in the occupation are women. Currently,
this is true for most occupations in the building trades,
occupations that earn higher wages, have defined career
ladders, and now focus on reduced environmental impacts
and the preservation of environmental quality.
Collaboration with community-based organizations (CBOs)
that promote opportunities for women can supercharge a
college's ability to help women pursue careers in these
non-traditional fields.
Attend this workshop to learn how you can work with CBOs
focused on women to increase your institution's community
reach and value in the sustainability arena.
Presenters:
Robert Mejia, Employment Services Manager, South Bay Workforce Investment Board
Alexandra Torres-Galancid, Executive Director, Women in Non-Traditional
Employment Roles (WINTER)
Benefits of Combining Real Time Energy Information with FUSION – Case Studies
Facility data in FUSION from the 5,000 buildings of the California Community Colleges (CCC) is accessible via a web-based interface connected to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) overlaid with energy data, devices, sensors and controls. Real time information enables unprecedented capabilities of benchmarking, sharing best energy management practices to benefit from existing utility incentives. Case studies include the energy management system at Pasadena City College, the real time performance of automated demand response (ADR) and energy efficiency measures at Chaffey College and examples from other districts. The complexity of data that used to be trapped in disconnected systems made it very difficult to visualize in a coherent way. Energy benchmarking and assessment information across multiple buildings and campuses is now possible from many sources in a single interface and on multiple platforms such as PCs, smartphones and tablets. The CCC seeks more solutions to expand this decision-making ecosystem.
In this session, you will learn how real time energy information can be overlaid to FUSION data; systems being used by other colleges to visualize real time energy information; Automated Demand response (ADR) program for colleges; benchmarking energy usage in the CCC. You will see case studies from multiple college districts within CCC; hear the vision of the State Chancellors Office for facilities and energy; hear from industry leaders about the latest technologies and how you can use them now; learn about open standards and why it is critical to not be trapped in closed systems that do not allow connections; learn how to save time and money in managing facilities and energy; how FUSION from the CCC is creating a foundation to connect other open standards solutions to it through web services and how to manage resources in a budget constrained environment and become more relevant.
Presenters:
Kimon Onuma, President, Onuma, Inc.
Fred Harris, Assistant Vice chancellor, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, College finance & Facilities Planning
Michel Kamel, CEO & President, MelRoK
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Paperless and Platinum: An Integrated Approach to Green Building
We all know that an integrated design approach is
optimal to achieving sustainable design solutions.
Imagine what is possible when you integrate the
delivery method (design-build), the academic
program (architecture and construction) and the
communication tool (BIM) with the vision for a
sustainable academic building. The results are
(nearly) paperless and platinum…LEED
Platinum. Join us as we share a case study for the
winning solution in a design competition for the
Winn Center for Architecture and Construction at
Cosumnes River College. The design team embraced
the student’s solutions, conducted as an
assignment for their design studio, in the final
winning solution. Now under construction, the
project continues to be a “building that
teaches,” providing daily learning
opportunities in the design and construction
process.
We’ll hear the perspective of the contractor,
the academic (and his students) and the architect,
including the lessons learned from this integrated,
collaborative and sustainable design and
construction process. Attendees will learn how to
engage students in the design and construction
process to provide a learning opportunity;
understand the design-build process and how it
facilitates the sustainable design program and the
role of the educators in the design process; and
gain knowledge about applying BIM in a design-build
sustainable project.
Moderator
David Younger, Principal, Lionakis
Presenters:
John Ellis, Professor of Architecture, Consumnes River College
Eric Winje, Senior Project Manager, DPR Construction
Jonathan McMurtry, Senior Associate, Lionakis
Nathan Dea, Intern, Lionakis
Technology Innovations
Thermal Spray, the Cap and Gown of Green Technology
Learn a simple way to replace those environmentally
unfriendly processes to preserve metals and reduce
hazardous waste.
Thermal Spray is used in many "green" areas. This
includes the thermal barrier coating or "gown" that
allows combustion processes to run at elevated
temperatures for higher operating efficiency. Thermal
Spray is also used to apply an abradable coating to the
tips or "caps" of turbine blades for higher operating
efficiency through clearance control.
In the school sector, thermal spray is used in many areas
from metal windows in school rooms to bus exhaust systems
for extended corrosion protection. Thermal Spray is
also used for architectural treatment of building
components and works of art.
Although the technology of Thermal Spray is over 100
years old, many are not familiar with the technology nor
with its benefits. This presentation will provide a
three-part introduction into Thermal Spray starting with
a summary of the various processes used (electric or fuel
gas, wire or powder, atmospheric or controlled pressure).
Next is a presentation of examples of Thermal Spray
projects. Included is a review of treatment for
new buildings, repair of existing structures and
conservation of works of art. The final part is on
how to specify a Thermal Spray coating in order to insure
that the owner will realize the desired results.
Attendees will understand the basics of Thermal Spray,
along with examples. They will also learn how to specify
Thermal Spray.
Presenter:
Don Potenza, West Coast Representative, Environmental
Specialist, Plasma Powders and Systems, Inc.
Turning Water Management Upside Down
This presentation will discuss water conservation,
water pollution reduction, and water management
methods. Participants will learn about Environmental
Passive Integrated Chamber systems and how these
systems are used to reduce water usage of irrigation
systems. Participants will observe the use and
benefits of sand for water filtration systems -
contrary to popular belief, sand is actually the
median for plant growth. They will discuss the
science behind this technique and observe in field
test results proving how and why it works.
Attendees will also be introduced to Environmental
Passive Integrated Chamber (EPIC) systems and how
these systems operate as filtration, storage and
water re-use systems. They will also examine how
EPIC systems can efficiently irrigate vegetated
areas and reduce water use by 50-80% depending on
the project location. We will examine the non-clogging
chamber of the EPIC system and discuss the flaws in
previous designs with geotextiles and how using
physics with a patented gravity trap will eliminate
clogging at the chamber.
Participants will evaluate the types of solutions
the EPIC system can provide to be able to contain
100% for rain water harvesting or infiltrate on
site, and observe a number of different project
application examples.
Presenter:
Robert Anderson, Regional Business Manager, Firestone Specialty Products
The California Community College’s Sustainability Template
NOW AVAILABLE!
As with many public sector agencies, the California Community Colleges recognize the environmental, economic, and social benefits of resource efficiency and sustainability. Many Districts are well along the path to sustainability, but others are struggling to find the resources and information to tackle these issues. The Citrus Community College District, the CCC Chancellor’s office, and the California Energy Commission have partnered to create a “Sustainability Template Plan” intended to meet these challenges, and has been designed as a “Roadmap and Toolkit” to be used at Community Colleges across the state. The Pilot Demonstration of the Template was completed at Citrus College earlier this year, and it is now available for use System-wide! With this presentation, Citrus College will share their experiences with its implementation to help other Districts with their sustainability planning efforts. Come learn how your District can benefit from this groundbreaking program!
Attend this session and you will gain an overview of the Sustainability Plan Guidebook and Template project . You will also gain an understanding of the regulatory, economic and policy drivers for campus sustainability planning and of sustainability objectives and goals setting. You will also realize the tools and resources available to campuses to meet these goals; lessons learned from the implementation of the Template at Citrus College and you’ll appreciate the Chancellors Office commitment to the importance of this effort and support for campuses.
Presenters:
Matt Sullivan, Principal, Newcomb Anderson McCormick
Fred Harris, Assistant Vice chancellor, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, College finance & Facilities Planning
Fred Diamond, Director of Facilities and Construction, Citrus Community College
Friday, September 28
9:00 am – 10:15 am
Sustainable Landscaping
Part 1: Traditional Methods and Modern Technology
We have completed several campus projects that included sustainable design elements including University of California, Irvine (recycled irrigation), Mariemont School (nature Interpretation Outdoor Classroom and Recycled Furnishings), CSU Stanislaus (Parking Lot with drought tolerant species) and Morgan Creek Elementary School (Bioswale Feature in the courtyard for nature education and all the drainage/downspouts tied into a swale/creek feature to filter the water before it entered the creek) to name a few. We will tailor our presentation to address campus planning and design.
In today’s world, there are many ideas about what sustainability means. A national movement toward a more environmentally conscious definition is emerging that acknowledges that our urban landscapes are important ecological systems which provide environmental, economic and social benefits to the greater community. Robert will discuss a variety of projects (local, national, and international) comparing and providing examples of traditional planning and design methods with modern design that incorporates technologies that increase environmental stewardship and follow the guidelines set forth by NRPA’s Sustainable Sites Initiative.
Seattle Parks developed a Sustainable Landscapes program and Native Plant Policy to increase the number of native plants in developed park landscapes. Tim will present the concepts in this program, and illustrate how park landscapes using native plants create environmental, economic and social benefits to our communities. This program exemplifies an ongoing environmental commitment for design, development and management of landscapes.
In this session, you will learn how to articulate the concept of sustainability as applied to landscapes, develop a sustainable landscapes model applicable to any agency or organization and a strategy for incorporating sustainable practices in park landscape design, construction and management.
Presenters:
Robert Meuting, Principal, RJM Design Group, Inc.
Part 2: Transforming Sustainable Landscapes with Surprisingly Attractive Recycled Tire Products
The session will describe how campuses can use innovative products made from recycled tires to produce attractive, highly functional landscapes satisfying a number of sustainability goals. CalRecycle's Tire Business Assistance program will demonstrate products are made from recycled California scrap tires by numerous vendors, and can help fulfill green building requirements or achieve points through programs like LEED. Products include: permeable path ways, stones/pavers; flexible edgings and curbs; synthetic turf that closely resembles natural grass but requires no watering; accessibility ramps; tree wells, landscape mulch and several varieties of playground and athletic surfaces.
The presentation will include numerous photos and case studies, along with information on health and safety research. Participants will leave with a practical understanding of how recycled tire products enhance sustainable landscapes, and will be provided with tools like a vendor list; information on CalRecycle project-funding grants, and access to additional Internet resources.
Participants will be able to assess opportunities to use tire-derived products in Community Colleges and K-12 Schools; understand aesthetic, performance and safety benefits associated with TDPs and how using tire-derived products can earn LEED green building credits and contribute to sustainability goals.
Presenters:
Jennifer Caldwell, Senior Integrated Waste Management Specialist, California Department of Resource Recovery and Recycling
Developing Energy Efficiency Professionals (DEEP) Program Full-Day Workshop
Part 1: Facility Planning/Management and Building
Automation at Mt. SAC
(Note: This daylong educational session is broken
down into three consecutive parts. It is strongly
recommended that attendees participate in all three
sections to get a full experience of the DEEP Program.)
Southern California Edison believes the higher education sector has many opportunities to
reduce energy consumption with demand-side strategies.
The DEEP (Developing Energy Efficiency Professional)
Program was created to inspire and engage community
college students with paid internships to work
collaboratively with facilities staff. DEEP Associates
gain hands-on work experience and develop peer-to-peer
educational campaigns so that all students see the
linkages between complex interrelated global issues
and on-campus energy efficiency and energy
conservation projects.
In this workshop we will share best practices and
determine what can be learned from the three campuses
hosting the proof-in-concept phase of DEEP Program.
We will present how we achieved our sustainable
outcomes and what they look like in practice.
From the outset our goal has been to work in partnership
with key stakeholders. Students work alongside
facilities, faculty and other staff to gain the
awareness needed to promote positive behaviors i.e.
adopting sustainable lifestyles and promoting the use
of campuses as living labs for sustainability
strategies. The program strives to make visible the
nexus between energy and water, waste, food,
transportation, climate change, biodiversity and
ecology, and health & well-being.
In Part 1, students from the DEEP Program at Mount
San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) will present on
Facility Planning & Management & Building Automation.
Facility Planning & Operations at Mt. SAC have
embedded DEEP Associates in various facets of
facilities management to better understand their
commitment to optimize all campus facilities,
reducing risks and to make positive environmental,
social and economic impacts.
DEEP Program Associates will highlight best practices
and sustainable approaches, including LEED buildings
and Green Cleaning Programs. The need to reduce energy
consumption at all levels is the driver for all
actions and demonstrates the leadership of Mt.SAC in
the construction, maintenance and operation of its
facilities.
The faculty at Mt. SAC infuses existing curricula
with principles of sustainability and energy
efficiency, and where necessary they take on the
challenge of creating new courses. DEEP Program
Associates enrolled in this program will share the
importance of the Building Automation program in
meeting the market demand for green building
professionals. Controls systems need to ensure users
can understand the systems implemented, including the
rationale for sub metering, movement sensors, etc., all commissioned and
operated correctly.
Understanding, measuring and monitoring how energy is
being consumed, active and passive strategies to
reducing energy needed, utilizing low carbon
materials and promoting through educational awareness
campaigns all show how students, faculty and staff help
Mt. SAC accomplish their ambitious energy efficiency
and energy conservation goals.
Session Leader:
Deeptika Patel, Principal, DEEP Program
Student Presenters:
Jason Gregoryk
Anhquoc Nguyen
Faculty Presenters:
Darrow Soares
Niki Tan, Professor, Interior Design Program
Elisabeth Eastman, Professor of Consumer Science &
Design Technologies
Facilities Planning & Management Presenters:
Mike Gregory, Vice President Finance & Administrative Services
Gary Nellsen, FAcilities Planning & Management Director
Art Cadena, Energy Manager
Ken McAlpin, Manager of Custodial Services
Educational Pathways through Energy Efficiency
The Alliance to Save Energy’s PowerSave Green Campus and PowerSave Schools programs are designed to engage students in energy efficiency at all stages of their educational pathways: K-12, community college, and higher education. Through these programs, the Alliance has collected an array of techniques and best practices in educating students about energy efficiency and ensuring lifelong behavior changes. This session will also cover how alumni from these programs have gone from actively championing energy efficiency at their schools to entering the green workforce. The session will also cover techniques for guiding students through these green pathways.
Attendees will learn how to involve students at all stages of their educational pathways in energy efficiency; how to influence students to make energy efficiency a permanent part of their lives and best practices in reaching out to/educating students of all ages on energy efficiency effectively.
Presenters:
Ellie Kim, Project Manager, Alliance to Save Energy’s PowerSave Green Campus Program
Sydney Pike, UCLA PowerSave Green Campus Team Manager
Morwenna Rowe, Program Associate, PowerSave Schools Program, Alliance to Save Energy
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Practical Necessities and Preparation Requirements for Successful Solar Projects
Community college and K-12 districts are grappling with continued budget cuts. With long term cost savings associated with solar programs, districts can reap significant financial benefits and put those savings into other needed resources. At the same time, they reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and lead by example in the area of environmental responsibility before their staff, students and communities.
As with all construction- and energy-related endeavors, pursuing a solar project is complex and requires myriad considerations and preparation for a smooth project and successful outcome. This session will walk the audience through the most critical considerations districts face when exploring and pursuing solar projects.
Presenter:
Donald Simon, Partner, Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP
The DEEP Program – Part 2: The
System-Wide Sustainability Template created by Citrus
College
Students of the Developing Energy Efficiency
Professionals (DEEP) Program at Citrus College had a
unique opportunity to create the system-wide
Sustainability Template. DEEP Associates worked
alongside faculty, facilities and administrative
staff to determine which key indicators would be
needed by community colleges to create sustainability
plans.
The Sustainability Template offers guidance in
management and organizational structures, energy
efficiency, sustainable building practices, renewable
energy and onsite generation, transportation, water,
sustainable landscaping, solid waste reduction and
management, green purchasing, curriculum development,
campus and community outreach and awareness.
DEEP Program Associates understand the nexus between
water, energy, food, and climate change and work
together to create peer-to-peer educational campaigns
and educational outreach materials with the goal of
helping the campus community take a 'whole
institutional approach' to sustainability and
energy efficiency. Community college faculty,
facilities, students and administrative staff all
have a role to play in the quest to establish
sustainability principles within the college culture,
and collaborative partnerships on campus provide
opportunities to more effectively reach this goal.
In this session, students will share strategies on
how to effectively engage a variety of members within
the college community in campus-based projects, such
as energy efficiency, new construction, storm water
management, waste management, campus landscaping, and
water efficiency.
Session Leader:
Deeptika Patel, Principal, DEEP Program
Student Presenters:
Andrea Zapata
Andrew Hernandez
Charity Muraya
Jo Jamison
Faculty Presenters:
Carol Horton, Vice President Finance & Administrative Services
Christine Goedhart, Ph.D., Faculty Biology
Robert Goodman, Faculty, Physical & Natural Sciences
Eric Rabitoy, Dean of Physical & Natural Sciences
Facilities Planning & Managerment Presenter:
Bob Bradshaw, Project Manager
CSI YOUR HOME: Student Exercises for Home Energy Auditing
A brief guide to home energy auditing is used in
community college Environmental Education classes to
provide students with "hands-on" appreciation of
sustainability. The 88-page guide, "CSI Your Home"
covers essential facts about environmental effects
of carbon emissions within building envelopes, waste
streams, water use and transportation. Every high
school or college student lives in a house or
apartment that can be viewed as a well-equipped
laboratory for exploring concepts of economic
efficiency, environmental conservation and
behavioral change.
The guide contains 40 exercises in the form of a
do-it-yourself audit, culminating
in a personal carbon footprint and action plan.
The guide demonstrates how students can accurately
calculate savings accrued from behavior changes and
small investments. The session will include free
samples of the 88-page guide, videos clips of
students at work in their homes, and case studies
prepared by students.
Session participants will learn that household
environments and student lifestyles offer rich
sources for simple, yet powerful, lessons in
sustainability. They will also understand the
complexities of building envelopes and energy
conservation are learned most effectively when
students are constructing action plans, using
materials and experiences from their own lives.
Preparation for sustainability careers requires much
more than academic skill; students who commit to
emerging environmental careers must first understand
the need for fundamentally transforming their own
lifestyles. Learning is constructed on the scaffold
of student engagement. The activities of home
energy auditing are a suitable platform for making
students aware of many urgent imperatives of
sustainable living.
Presenters:
John Rude, Associate Dean, Resource & Institutional
Development, East Los Angeles College
Randall Adsit, Adjunct Professor, Geology, East
Los Angeles College
Genesis Casco, Student, East Los Angeles College
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Master Planning: Mobilizing a Sustainability Task Force into Action (on a Shoestring Budget)
California is home to 112 public community colleges -
many of which are looking to develop plans for a more
sustainable future. Allan Hancock College, which is
located on the California Central Coast in Santa Barbara
County, has successfully drafted a comprehensive Energy
and Sustainability Plan to lead the College and
District's operational and educational mission. The
College's 2009-2013 Strategic Plan identified the core
strategic objective to "define and clarify the College's
commitment to developing an environmentally conscious
physical environment," and in response the College's
Facilities Council established a Sustainability Task
Force.
A series of sustainability workshops was facilitated by
HMC Architects to provide the Task Force with an overview
of sustainable master planning. The workshops included a
broad range of sustainable topics such as: sustainability
visioning, environmental analysis, and energy use
projections and cost savings. The Sustainability Task
Force presented its draft Recommended District Energy and
Sustainability Plan to the Facilities Council, which
outlines a clear action plan and vision for a sustainable
future.
This session explores best practices learned from Allan
Hancock College's planning efforts and discusses
practical and affordable methods for establishing an
institutional vision and direction for the development of
a district-wide, comprehensive Energy and Sustainability
Plan.
Attendees of this presentation will gain a better
understanding of how inclusive and comprehensive energy
and sustainability plan development can be facilitated,
even amidst lean and fragile budgetary circumstances, as
evidenced by best practices learned through Allan Hancock
College's recent planning exercises.
Presenter
Margaret Lau, Director, Central California Environmental Training
Center, Allan Hancock College Lompoc Valley Center
Kathy Buckey, Facilities & Construction Coordinator, Allan Hancock College
Sheryl Sterry, Senior Education Facilities Planner, HMC Architects
Eera Babtiwale, Environmental Analyst, HMC Architects
The DEEP Program Part 3: Community-Based
Sustainability Initiatives at El Camino College
El Camino college has taken a "whole institution"
approach to sustainability. This includes a college-
wide sustainability group focused on community-based
sustainability initiatives. In this session DEEP
Program Associates will share how they came to play
a leading role in engaging students on issues of
energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
They lead campus-wide efforts to engage students from
all disciplines. For example, CAD students learn about solar heating, art students design flyers and posters on environmental awareness, students interested in transportation learn about alternative fuel technologies and students interested in the built environment learn about green building.
In this session you will learn about the partnership
with U.S. Green Buildings Council's Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system
and credentialing. DEEP Associates produce monthly
newsletters and magazines each semester to engage the
entire community around sustainability on and off
campus.
The DEEP Program at El Camino College is also focused
on developing workforce skills to stimulate the
growth of energy efficiency, and green building
professionals with a view to building capacity to
develop an environmentally aware and skilled
workforce that meets the needs of industry. Faculty
are creating new courses and infusing existing
courses with principles of sustainability and energy
efficiency.
DEEP Program Associates explore how an education
about sustainability has become a social movement.
Students will share how they overcome obstacles such
as lack of knowledge, lack of resources and lack of
enthusiasm to shape successful educational awareness
campaigns.
Session Leader:
Deeptika Patel, Principal, DEEP Program
Student Presenters:
Eugene Chang
Neal Ryke
Stacey Koo
Jessica Gutierrez
Faculty Presenters:
Jo Ann Higdon, Vice President Finance & Administrative Services
Stephanie Roderiguez, Dean of Industry & Technology
Michael Stallings, Dean of Architecture
Gregory George, Faculty Architecture
Karen Hess, Workforce Development Coordinator
James Lemon, Professor of Engineering
CCC-IOU Partnership: Freeing Up Dollars for the Classroom
The CCC/IOU Partnership has been working with Community Colleges since 2006 to translate energy efficiency into sustainable cost savings that free up dollars for the classroom and help districts reduce their carbon footprint. Because energy expenditures are second only to labor expenses, it is important for campuses to find creative solutions to reduce energy usage and leverage utility incentives. This presentation showcases energy efficiency projects that offer no-cost/low-cost solutions for Districts facing severe budget cuts.
Presenters:
Lisa Hannaman, Account Manager, Southern California Edison
Dan Estrada, Energy Specialist, California Community College Chancellor’s Office
Mike Schwonke, Program Manager, Institutional Partnership Program / Energy Efficiency Division, Southern California Edison
Jose Nunez LEED AP, Vice Chancellor, Facilities Planning, Maintenance & Operations
San Mateo Community College District
