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Monday, March 16
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Room 103
Buying Green:
What does it
mean, why is it important, and how can you participate?
9:00 – 9:30 AM - Bob Tetz, Manager,
State of California Buying Green Program
• Why is "Green" so important? The Triple Bottom Line:
o Economic Viability
o Environmental Responsibility
o Social Equity
• Program overview – An exciting agenda of
excellent presenters.
o Different Approaches and
Differing Points of view
Bob will provide an overview of "Why green?" including a brief discussion
of the global issues that drive buying green initiatives, a clear
definition of the "triple bottom line" of sustainability and a review of
the criteria the State of California considers when making procurement
decisions. If you want to understand how California views Buying Green,
don't miss this discussion.
As the Manager of the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program (EPP)
at DGS and chair of the statewide EPP Task Force, Bob Tetz is responsible
for the implementation of AB 498 (PCC 12400 et seq.), California's EPP
Act, including policy development, advocacy campaigns, communication
strategies, training and outreach, stakeholder relations, and the
implementation of procurement and acquisition transformation initiatives.
9:30 – 10:30 AM - Scot Case, Senior Vice President, TerraChoice
Environmental Marketing
• What is a green product?
o Shades of Green
o Green standards, Certifications and Labels
o Lessons Learned, Case Studies, Hints
10:30 – 10:45 AM - Morning Break
10:45 – 11:30 AM - Mark S. Rentschler, PhD, Director of Institutional
Greening Programs, Green Seal, Inc.
• Multi-attribute Eco labeling
Although Green Seal is best known as a non-profit ecolabel, since the
mid-1990's we have also worked with a range of governmental, non-profit,
and for-profit organizations to help them develop and implement green
purchasing programs. Mark Rentschler will review some of the lessons
learned from Green Seal's experience and how they can help your
organization develop a more effective program. As part of this discussion,
Mark will highlight a growing trend toward the identification and purchase
of green services in addition to green products.
11:30 – 12:15 PM - Connie Kuranko, U.S. Communities
• Cooperative Purchasing
o Access to Green Products Contracts
o Resources Available
LUNCH 12:15 – 1:15
1:15 – 2:15 PM - Stanley P. Rhodes, PhD, President/CEO Scientific
Certification Systems
• Life Cycle Assessment - Connecting informed buyers to Certified
Environmentally Preferable and Reduced Impact Products
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Stan will discuss Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) which takes into account the
full "cradle-to-grave" consequences of a product's manufacture, use and
disposal. The State of California DGS has launched a pilot project to
evaluate LCA for buildings in accordance with SCS-002-2008 draft standard,
and conformant to ISO-14044 requirements. In addition to building
materials, the LCA "metrics" enable professionals to measure and track the
major human health and environmental impacts of other products and
materials. It is designed to provide the validation and proof for EPP
claims and meet the federal/state legal requirements for EPP Purchasing
goals.
SCS-002 EPP Purchasing Network is being established to provide suppliers,
retailers, institutional buyers, and government procurement officials with
access to an on-line database of qualified products, materials and
equipment. SF Environment and others are involved, either working on their
own projects or just signing up to be included in the informational
database as it develops.
2:15 – 2:30 PM - Afternoon Break
2:30 – 3:15 PM - Alicia Culver, Green Purchasing Institute
• EPP made Simple
This presentation draws largely on the findings of the "Buying Smart"
report, which details how several cities and counties across the United
States have implemented effective EPP programs and found that doing so
often yields both economic and environmental rewards.
3:15 – 4:00 - Panel
Room 105
Green Fleets:
Vehicles, Fuels & Maintenance
It's easy to embrace the concept of a "green fleet," but not as easy to
work within existing guidelines to acquire and run the most
cost-effective, environmentally friendly vehicles. Discover how effective
programs are being put in place, and get up to date on possible evolution
of regulations for purchasing fleet vehicles.
Beyond acquiring the right vehicles, an increasing number of fleet
managers are re-thinking vehicle maintenance, finding ways to phase out
chemicals and processes that are harmful to the environment and to
workers. Discover the innovative "Green Fleet" program, the new diesel
smog check program, Travel Green – Save Green, and the Drive Healthy
program, among others.
Speakers:
James Collins, Executive Director, Sacramento County Department of General
Services
Kathy Hicks, Chief, Office of Fleet and Asset Management, California
Department of General Services
Kathleen Webb, Deputy Director, Interagency Support, California Department
of General Services
Greg Sandin, Business Partnership Manager, Office of Fleet and Asset
Management, California Department of General Services
Julie Antonio, Enterprise Rent A Car
Lisa Holmes, State of California Account Manager, Enterprise Rent A Car
Susan Irwin, General Manager/Vice President, Enterprise Rent A Car
Bob Boughton, California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Edward Benelli, California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Room 104
Financing
Renewable Energy Projects
There is little argument about the fact that on-site energy generation
means big savings. The primary barriers to achieving savings, and reducing
carbon footprint, are also well understood – choosing the technology that
offers the greatest return on investment for a specific site and finding
the funding to get a renewable project off the ground.
This session will review the appropriate applications of existing
technologies, including solar, fuel cell, wind and geothermal, as well as
the mechanisms that exist for funding them. Get briefed on the current
status of incentive programs and the present realities of funding and
Power Purchase Agreements. Hear some case histories: Berkeley CityFirst
Solar Program and Contra Costa West County Wastewater Program.
Host: Reid Rutherford, CEO, Photon Energy Services
Speakers:
Charles Hornbrook, Pacific Gas & Electric
Stephen Frantz, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Neal Skiver, Senior Vice President, Energy and Power Finance, Bank of
America Public Capital Corp
Craig Lewis, Right Cycle Enterprises
Scot Ferguson, Jones Hall
Stephen Portis, Renewable Funding Berkeley
Roy Schwartz, Solar Power Partners
Dustin Keele, Photon Energy Services
Mike Maley, Perpetual Energy
Chris Lynch, Jones Hall
Lorrie Friedman, Perpetual Energy
EJ Halaby, Contra Costa County West County Wastewater
Room 202
LEED Project
Management
(Note: This class provides six AIA CEU credits.)
Successfully managing the LEED documentation process requires specific
knowledge, tools and skills that are not covered in the LEED Reference
Manual. This full day workshop is a condensed version of the six-week LEED
Project Management course that GreenStep teaches through UC Berkeley
Extension. It is designed for professionals who are familiar with the
prerequisites and credits outlined in the LEED Rating System, but who are
looking to go beyond the basics to gain a deeper understanding of the
unique processes involved with managing a LEED project. You'll learn how
to facilitate an eco-charrette, navigate LEED Online, troubleshoot
potential setbacks and evaluate the cost to benefit ratio of various
credits and design strategies. We'll also show you the tools and systems
involved with tracking the specific responsibilities of each team member.
The ultimate goal of our LEED Project Management workshop is to empower
you with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to successfully manage
the LEED documentation process from start to finish.
Speakers:
Alex Spigler, LEED AP, Principal, GreenStep
Elisabeth Newell, LEED AP, Architect, Greenworks Studio
Room 204
Green O&M:
Facilities Management Strategies
(NOTE: This class provides six AIA CEU credits.)
With challenging economic times ahead of us it is even more important to
focus on our existing building stock and realizing the opportunities ahead
of us. Understanding base building performance is critical for those
seeking better performance with their existing building inventory.
Understanding your base buildings performance is the starting point for
identifying efficiencies to lower operations and maintenance costs. With
the rising cost and increasing scarcity of natural resources, improving
building performance through energy efficiency measures is key to
financial success and long-term viability. But deciphering existing
building performance can be a struggle if you don't know where to start.
Fortunately, there is a step-by-step roadmap to chart the way.
This workshop draws upon a proven approach to understanding base building
performance that has helped numerous projects achieve better building
performance, certifications and offered building owners cumulative
savings. Learn how to create comprehensive building audits that assess
policies and measure performance for sustainable sites, transportation
management, and energy and water efficiency. Discover how to analyze and
implement low- or no-cost strategies, and work your way up through capital
improvements tailored to your particular property. Then, identify ways to
develop new policies and tracking programs that help you gauge your
progress and achieve your specified goals.
This session will give you the confidence to evaluate existing conditions
and implement best practices in on-going maintenance and operations,
certification, a better bottom line, or both.
Speakers:
Elaine Aye, IIDA, ASID, LEED AP, Principal, Green Building Services
Richard Manning, AIA, Principal, Green Building Services
Brian A Sehnert, AIA, Senior Consultant, Green Building Services
Room 203
AB 32 Tool Kit
for Local Government
With the passage of the Global Warming Solutions Act, and the adoption of
its Scoping Plan for implementation, California has established itself as
a world leader in the fight against climate change. The potential exists
for this leadership to set the pace for change throughout the country, and
even in developing countries – but only if implementation moves forward at
a rapid pace. Every building manager, agency chief, purchasing agent –
virtually anyone working for the government at any level in California,
will be part of the implementation of AB 32.
Local governments throughout California have made their own commitments to
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and some have begun their own programs
to achieve the goals they have set. How will implementation of the AB 32
plan change the way government does business, and what can local
jurisdictions do to ensure they stay well in advance of state mandates?
Get briefed on these issues, and find out about successful programs that
are already in place.
Speakers:
Dana Papke, Research Planning and Climate Change Outreach, California Air
Resources Board
Yvonne Hunter, Program Director, California Climate Action Network,
Institute for Local Government
Panama Bartholomy, California Energy Commission
Brian Gitt, Principal, BKi
R. Alden Feldon, Project Manager, ICLEI – Local Governments for
Sustainability U.S.A.
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Concurrent Sessions, Tuesday 10:30 am -
4:30 pm |
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> Green Building Track, Room
202
10:30 am – 11:45 am
The Green Lease
California's Department of General Services administers about
2,000 leases, covering 15 million square feet of office space and five
million square feet of warehouse space. Green building and emission
reduction mandates mean that leased facilities must contribute to
sustainability goals. What is a "Green Lease," and what requirements
are coming for those who hope to lease facilities to the state?
Speakers:
Sheral Gates, Chief, Real Estate Leasing and Planning Section,
California Department of General Services
Patrick Foster, Assistant Chief, Real Estate and Planning Section,
California Department of General Services
Sean C. Ivery, Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Curtis Owyang, AIA, Vice President, LEED Accredited Professional, LPA
Sacramento, Inc.
Sandra Guy, LPA Interior Design Studio Leader, LPA Sacramento, Inc.
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Understanding & Using LEED
(Note: This class offers 1.25 AIA CEU credits.)
The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certification program is a broadly accepted
benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high
performance green buildings. Its rating systems cover everything from
schools, existing buildings, commercial buildings and healthcare
facilities to neighborhood development? When does it make sense to use
this system, what does it take to get started – and what are the
alternatives?
Speaker: Daniel Burgoyne, Sustainability Manager, Green Team,
California Department of General Services
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Retro-commissioning - Optimizing
Building Performance
If you're not in a position to start from scratch, you can take
steps to ensure that your building operates in a clean, efficient
manner. Retro-commissioning is a systematic, documented process that
identifies low-cost operational and maintenance improvements in
existing buildings and brings the buildings up to the design
intentions of its current usage. How could it help you – and how do
you get started?
Speakers:
Roy McBrayer, Program Manager, California Green Action Team,
California Department of General Services
Len Pettis, Chief of Plant, Energy and Utilities, California State
University Office of the Chancellor
Phil Welker, Executive Director, Portland Energy Conservation, Inc.
> Transportation Track, Room 203
10:30 am – 11:45 am
Green Fleets: Shifting Gears
Public agencies are shifting to low-emission, alternative fuel
vehicles. How can fleets be re-created to take best advantage of a
rapidly expanding range of options? Hear how CALTRANS has increased
its alternative fuel use and about Sacramento County's green fleets.
Speakers:
James Collins, Executive Director, Sacramento County Department of
General Services
Kathy Hicks, Chief of Fleet Administration, California Department of
General Services
Lisa Kunzman, former Chief, Division of Equipment, California
Department of Transportation
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Transportation in the Era of Climate
Change
California's population is expected to reach 60 million by
2050, an increase of nearly 170 percent over the last census.
Transportation is already the largest source of greenhouse gas
emissions – what kinds of vehicles, systems, fuels – and communities –
are needed to help more and more people get from place to place in a
"carbon-negative" era?
Moderator: Bill Boyce, Supervisor, Electric Transportation, Sacramento
Municipal Utility District
Speakers:
Craig Duehring, Air Resources Engineer, Mobile Source Control
Division, California Air Resources Board
Rob Elam, President, Propel
Steve Raney, Principal Consultant, ATS ULTra PRT
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Transportation & Land Use
Through strategies including infill, transit village,
light-rail systems and more, communities are finding ways to increase
land utilization and value and, at the same time, reduce
transportation strain. Find out the on-the-ground implications of
AB32, SB 97 and SB 375.
Speakers:
Rachel Peterson, Associate, Morrison & Foerster LLP
Chris Ratekin, Project Manager, Smart Mobility Framework, California
Department of Transportation
> Energy Track, Room 204
10:30 am – 11:45 am
Save Big through Energy Efficiency
For those seeking green savings and emission reduction, energy
efficiency is the fastest path to tangible results. Find out more
about the PIER Demonstrations Program – and the incentive and rebate
programs that exist to speed you along.
Speakers:
Jim Parks, EECR&D Manager, Energy Efficiency, Sacramento Municipal
Utility District
Michael Seaman, Program Manager, PIER Demonstrations Program (aka
State Partnership for Energy Efficiency Demonstrations SPEED),
California Energy Commission
Doug Norwood, Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Sacramento Municipal Utility
District
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Generating your Own Green Power
From fuel cells to solar panels, whether it's for backup energy or
taking a building off the grid, new developments in onsite power
generation technology can save money and lower carbon footprints. Hear
how others have made the transition to energy self-sufficiency, and
where they found the funds to get started.
Speakers:
Patrick McCoy, Program Manager, Solar Power Partnership Program, Green
Team, California Department of General Services
Preston Roper, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and
Operations, Tioga Energy
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Green IT: Ctrl + Alt + Conserve
Without much effort, it may be possible to decrease the energy
use of your computers and monitors by half. Even greater reductions
are possible if you take advantage of new energy efficient machines.
In addition to their energy benefits, new IT products are being
manufactured with attention to eliminating toxic materials. Get
briefed on the latest developments in Green IT.
Speakers:
Shell Culp, CIO, Office of Environmental Information Management,
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Ryan Kanzler, Environmental Strategy Manager, HP's Americas
Environmental Leadership
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Concurrent Sessions, Wednesday 10:30 am -
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> Green Building Track,
Room 202
10:30 am – 11:45 am
Operating
and Maintaining a Green Building
Whether operation and maintenance of
cooling and heating systems, waste management, or the choice of
cleaning materials and methods, the practice of "Green O&M" can save
money, improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and – according to some
studies – improve productivity. Hear what successful practitioners are
doing.
Speaker:
Craig Sheehy, CPM, LEED AP, President/CEO, Envision Realty, LLC
Randy Britt, Director of Sustainable Initiatives, Los Angeles Unified
School District
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Green from
the Ground Up: Landscaping Strategies
Sustainable landscaping saves water and
reduces or eliminates the need for pesticides and fertilizer.
Amazingly, this economy can lead to low-maintenance outdoor spaces
that look beautiful and showcase the unique and widely varied plant
species of the Golden State.
Moderator:
Mike Wallace, Principal, Wallace Partners
Speakers:
Dr. John T. Law, Jr., Director, Technical Services, ValleyCrest
Companies
Dave Roberts, President, EcoLandscape California
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
California's New Green Building Codes and Regulations
California's new green building codes,
the first in the nation, are designed to lighten carbon footprints and
lower energy and water consumption in the state's built environment.
This session will review the standards and the steps needed for a
smooth transition to mandatory compliance by 2011.
Speaker:
David Walls, Executive Director, California Building Standards
Commission
Doug Hensel, Assistant Deputy Director, Codes and Standards Division,
California Department of Housing and Community Development
> Green Basics Track, Room 203
10:30 am – 11:45 am
EPP - Green
Purchasing Strategies
California state law requires state
agencies and other public entities to purchase recycled, repairable,
and durable goods. The practice of environmentally preferable
purchasing (EPP) can bring benefits ranging from the local (improved
indoor air quality) to the global (reduced greenhouse gas emissions).
In some cases, it can also bring savings. Find out about valuable
resources that can help you buy green.
Speakers:
Robert Tetz, Program Manager, Envionmentally Perferable Purchasing
Products, Procurement Division, California Department of General
Services
Kerry Wicker, Integrated Waste Management Specialist, Caifornia
Integrated Waste Management Board
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Getting
Going on Going Green
If your job doesn't revolve around
environmental protection, what can you do to be "green"? What exactly
is "green" anyway – can one person's efforts really make a difference?
If you are not totally certain how to get going on going green – or if
you are not clear exactly what this subject has to do with you – don't
miss this session.
Speakers:
Stephen Bantillo, Assistant Director, Division of Recycling,
California Department of Conservation
Scott Lee, Instructor, College of Continuing Education, California
State University, Sacramento
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Successes in Recycling
Whether it's ensuring that office bins are placed and used, finding
ways to make money from "trash," or thinking on a system-wide scale,
California's recyclers are creative and resourceful. (There's a reason
that the California recycling industry is as large as its movie and
video industry.) Learn about exemplary programs, from basic to
visionary.
Speakers:
Sue Ingle, Integrated Waste Management Specialist, Project Recycle,
California Integrated Waste Management Board
Tim Shestek, Director, State Affairs & Grass Roots, American Chemistry
Council
> Climate Change Track, Room 204
10:30 am – 1:45 am
Keeping it
Flowing: Managing California's Water Supply
Inadequate management of water resources
could affect Californians sooner than fuel shortages. The problem of
matching supply with increasing demand may be complicated by changes
in the water supply resulting from climate change. What infrastructure
changes might be needed to accommodate the coming changes, and what
can be done to ensure that more water stays where it is needed? How
can water systems reduce their energy use and carbon emissions?
Speaker:
Richard Harris, East Bay Municipal Utility District
Jennifer Persike, Director, Strategic Coordination & Public Affairs,
Association of California Water Districts
Craig Miller, Assistant General Manager, Orange County Water District
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
AB32
Implementation and the Financial Meltdown
Panelists will discuss key strategies
regarding the implementation of AB 32, California's groundbreaking
Global Warming Solutions Act, and what the current financial meltdown
and state budget crisis will mean to the implementation of AB 32 and
California's economy.
Moderator:
F. Noel Perry, Founder, Next10
Speakers:
Eileen Wenger Tutt, Deputy Secretary, California Environmental
Protection Agency
Bruce S. Klafter, Senior Director, EHS and and Head of Corporate
Responsibility and Sustainability, Applied Materials
Audrey Chang, Director of the California Climate Program, Natural
Resources Defense Council
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Local
Government - Climate Change Toolkit
The California Climate Action Network
was formed to help California communities play a leadership role both
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to prepare for the consequences
of climate change. Find out about the best practices that can help
communities reduce carbon emissions and combat global warming, both in
their own operations and throughout the community.
Speakers:
Dana Papke, Research Planning and Climate Change Outreach, California
Air Resources Board
Peter Garforth, Principal, Garforth International LLC
Mike Bacich, Customer Relations/Marketing
Manager/Sustainability, City of Riverside, California
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