RENEW Wisconsin hosts Renewable Energy Policy Summit, Jan. 13, 2012

REtaking Initiative - REframing Message REvitalizing Economy

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Pyle Center, UW-Madison Campus

702 Langdon Street

Madison, WI 53703

Wisconsin's renewable energy marketplace is going through a tumultuous period. We need to chart a new course for 2012 to address the ongoing policy uncertainties and emerging marketplace realities.

RENEW WI invites stakeholders from around the state to join us in shaping the renewable energy community’s 2012 policy agenda.

If you want to build or buy any part of today's energy economy, this is a conversation you want to be part of. Join RENEW members, businesses, energy customers, and legislators to craft a robust policy platform for renewable energy in Wisconsin.

Breakout Groups will discuss strategies for:

Expanding Market Access for Customers and Generators;

Economics of Renewable Production;

Regulatory Environment for Renewable Production ;

How do we choose who we want to be customers of?

Summit Outcomes

Summit Statement for enacting an Energy Economy that works for Wisconsin, with RENEW Wisconsin facilitating working groups throughout 2012.

More information and registration at RENEW Wisconsin Renewable Energy Policy Summit.

Learn to use mobile technology to drive participation in energy efficiency programs, Webinars, June 1 and 2

FREE Live Webinar
Learn How to Leverage Mobile Technology to Drive Participation in Local Energy Efficiency Programs
Featured Speaker:
Adam Borut
President, Eco Hatchery

Mobile technology is expanding at a staggering rate, and mobile apps are enabling individuals and organizations to manage energy demand and reduce greenhouse gas emissions like never before. Join this FREE live webinar to hear how the Light Bulb Finder mobile app helps households switch to energy-efficient lighting while serving as a gateway to local energy-efficiency programs, such as CFL rebates and whole house energy audits.
You'll learn:
• How the free Light Bulb Finder mobile app empowers users to switch to energy-efficient lighting.
• What municipalities and counties are doing to leverage this new mobile channel to drive participation in local energy efficiency programs and incentives.
• How aggregate energy savings, financial savings and CO2 emissions reductions are tracked.
• How to use social media and marketing tools to drive results.

Register for WED, JUNE 1

Register for THU, JUNE 2

Smart Power, May 25

Smart Power: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities

Time: Wednesday, May 25
5:30 – 7:00

Place: Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corp.
431 Charmany Drive
Madison, WI 53719

Event kicks-off with social from 5:30 - 6:00. Good food and drinks!

RSVP to Kristopher Steege-Reimann at reimannk@gmail.com

Cost:
15$ AESP / IES members
25$ Non-members
5$ Students

Check or cash payment paid at the event

Event summary
Dr. Peter Fox-Penner is principal and chairman emeritus for The Brattle Group, a Washington D.C. consulting firm and a Ph.D. Economist from the University of Chicago who specializes in economic and regulatory consulting to electrical utilities. His most recent book, Smart Power: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities (Island Press: April, 2010), examines the impacts increased energy efficiency, the “Smart Grid,” and carbon constraints will have on the utility industry. He will also discuss the electric power grid, including how it’s current structure and regulation evolved, recent challenges, and an outlook for power generation and grid design. Dr. Fox-Penner is a frequent speaker on these topics and has delivered Smart Power presentations for the Institute for Electric Efficiency, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGC), the Gridwise Alliance, and more than ten universities. Smart Power is also widely used as a resource for utilities during strategic and regulatory planning.

Sponsors:
Illuminating Engineering Society, Madison Section
Association of Energy Services Professionals

Agenda for AESP Spring Conference

The AESP has posted the Working Agenda for the AESP Spring Conference, May 16 – 19, 2011, Atlanta, GA.

AESP’s 22nd National Conference & Expo Call for Abstracts

Call for Abstracts Abstracts
Due: April 7, 2011
Conference Dates: February 6-10, 2012
Feb. 6: Pre-conference Training Courses and Opening Reception
Feb. 7 – 9: Conference Sessions
Feb. 9 & 10: Post-conference Training Courses

Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, San Diego, CA

The Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) invites abstracts for conference papers and panel sessions for its 22nd National Conference & Expo. The topic and program committees look forward to reviewing abstracts that showcase the latest thinking, best practices and trends affecting the industry.

This call outlines what is required for submitting your abstract and important deadlines (as well as consequences for missing deadlines). Developing and delivering a compelling program is AESP’s first priority. Please do not submit an abstract until you have received travel approval and confirmed that your speakers are able/approved to attend (schedule/travel approval).

Over 600 attendees came to the 21st National Conference & Expo held a few weeks ago in Orlando. We look forward to welcoming you next year!

AESP celebrates Earth Day, April 22

AESP Celebrates Earth Day
The Wisconsin Chapter of the
Association of Energy Services Professionals
Invites you to Attend

This event will kick-off with a presentation from the Office of Energy Independence (OEI) followed by a panel discussion on the environmental/energy impacts of biofuels:
+ Judy Ziewacz, Office of Energy Independence
+ Biofuels Panel, participants to be announced

Presentations will be followed by open floor discussion.

Don’t miss your chance to get in on this lively and important discussion!

Time: Thursday, April 22, 5:00 to 7:00
Place: WECC Office, 431 Charmany Drive, Madison, WI
Social hour from 5:00 to 5:30. Good food and drinks!

Cost: 15$ AESP members and Non-Profit Organizations
25$ Non-members
5$ Students/Unemployed
(Check or cash payment can be paid at the event)

RSVP to Kristopher at reimannk@gmail.com before April 20.

AESP Celebrates Earth Day
The Wisconsin Chapter of the
Association of Energy Services Professionals
Invites you to Attend
This event will kick-off with a presentation from the Office of Energy Independence (OEI) followed by a panel discussion on the environmental/energy impacts of biofuels:
+ Judy Ziewacz, Office of Energy Independence
+ Biofuels Panel, participants to be announced

Presentations will be followed by open floor discussion.

Don’t miss your chance to get in on this lively and important discussion!

Time: Thursday, April 22, 5:00 to 7:00
Place: WECC Office, 431 Charmany Drive, Madison, WI
Social hour from 5:00 to 5:30. Good food and drinks!

Cost: 15$ AESP members and Non-Profit Organizations
25$ Non-members
5$ Students/Unemployed
(Check or cash payment can be paid at the event)

RSVP to Kristopher at reimannk@gmail.com before April 20.

AESP's 20th National Conference & Expo

From a conference announcement from the Association of Energy Service Professionals (AESP):

AESP's National Conference & Expo is the premier energy industry conference that unites renowned energy experts, stimulating educational sessions, and valuable networking opportunities into one convenient location. You will discover new ideas for your marketing and energy efficiency programs; learn about emerging market trends and technologies; and meet with colleagues to share experiences.

Milwaukee conference agenda now online

The preliminary agenda for the AESP's Fall Technology, Smart Grid, Demand Response and Energy Efficiency Conference and Expo is now available on line.

As a reminder the conference will be held October 5-7, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.

Social marketing workshop, Sept. 18

A workshop from the Wisconsin Public Utility Institute:

Understanding, Using and Measuring Peoples’ Attitudes Towards…

Do you know (and can you reach) customers:

•Who will participate in a government program? It might surprise you.
•Who will (or won’t) use Eco-Driving to increase fuel economy? This might surprise you too.
•Who believe that global warming is real and are willing to make changes in their lives?

How willing are customers to conserve, and can you find them with accuracy or only with a shotgun? Are you interested in knowing the expected length of time you can count on change to be supported? This presentation will review the uses of segmentation and report on some recent evaluation work. This will be an interactive workshop and is open to anyone interested in how we can cost-effectively engage different attitudes regarding energy efficiency.

Principles of Advanced Demand-Side Management, July 28-30, Milwaukee

From an announcement from the AESP:

We Energies is hosting AESP’s ADVANCED Principles of Demand-side Management, a new BETA training course targeting those professionals in DSM needing to significantly expand their DSM knowledge base, delve much deeper into DSM topics and thoroughly explore issues, trends, concepts and statistics in much greater detail. Practical exercises, case studies, lessons learned and best practices are also featured. This course is being beta tested at We Energies and we need your feedback! In return for your opinion and comments, the standard course fee is being reduced by 50% to $449.00for the 2.5 day course.

This course is an ideal adjunct to your existing DSM skill sets, expertise and understanding of the how DSM is reshaping energy efficiency. This dynamic, information-packed course is designed to be exceptionally interactive and is being delivered by two highly-acclaimed trainers well-versed in DSM.

AESP Brown Bag Seminar: Reaching out to low-income customers, July 19

From the AESP:
Reaching Out to Low and Limited Income Customers: Case Studies in Delivering Energy Efficiency Programs to Those Customers Who Need the Most Help

Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern)

Description:
Learn about three different programs are working to reach out and provide programs and services to low and limited income customers in their service territories. Program designs, lessons learned and advice for how to best engage and serve this customer segment will be shared.

Upcoming Energy Events at UW-Madison

Tuesday, March 3
Contributions of Climate Science to the Electric Power Industry:Forecasting with Lead Times of Hours to Decades
PSERC Public Tele-seminar

Tuseday, March 10
Renewable Petroleum™ Products and Technologies: Building Micro-refineries for Simple Low-Cost Fuel and Chemical Production
LS9, Inc.

Tuseday, April 21
Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis on Co Supported on Modified Aluminas
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

National Energy Services Conference & Expo, San Diego, Jan. 26-29

From the conference highlights from the AESP:

AESP's National Energy Services Conference & Expo (NESC) is the premier energy industry conference that unites renowned energy experts, stimulating educational sessions, and valuable networking opportunities into one convenient location. You will discover new ideas for your marketing and energy efficiency programs; learn about emerging market trends and technologies; and meet with colleagues to share experiences.

NEW FEATURES
+ Transformational keynote speaker
+ Over 70 relevant presentations (many not found anywhere else)
+ Thought-provoking panel discussions
+ Networking events
+ Practical pre-conference workshops
+ Innovative products and services featured in sold-out expo hall

YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Content-rich sessions are designed for all experience levels, including:
+ IOU, Municipal and Cooperative Utility Professionals (including those involved in energy efficiency; demand response; demand-side management; demand response; distributed resources; market research and evaluation; pricing; program planning and implementation, marketing and communications; technology; public/environmental benefits; renewable energy, energy policy, etc.)
+ Energy Marketers
+ Government Policy Makers and Regulators
+ Public Benefits Organizations
+ Industry Advisors including Consultants, Marketing Communications Firms, Market Researchers, Technology Firms and others.

Climate change a priority for Conservation Lobby Day, Feb. 25, 2009

From an announcement issued by the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters:

With a new legislative session comes new opportunities AND new Conservation Priorities! At the 11 Listening Sessions held around the state, local groups and citizens like YOU had a lot to say about which issues should be top priorities. In the end, only 4 can rise to the top.

In 2009-2010, the conservation community will be fighting to make sure:

+ Wisconsin adopts a strong statewide plan to tackle global warming.
+ Wisconsin returns to an Independent DNR Secretary and has timely DNR Board Appointments by the Senate.
+ Wisconsin develops a statewide plan to protect our drinking water.
+ Wisconsin creates standards for safe agricultural, industrial and municipal waste-spreading. . . .

On February 25th, 2009, join citizens from across Wisconsin at the state Capitol to tell legislators that you expect them to vote well on natural resource issues.

RSVP TODAY for Conservation Lobby Day on February 25th, 2009!