Welcome -- What Is the "Buildings" Summer Study?
Where and When Is Summer Study?
Champion of Energy Efficiency Awards
Who Funds and Organizes Summer Study?
Program at a Glance

• Monterey Bay Aquarium - August 16 Social Event
• Perry and the Pumpers - Closing Dance Party
  Read a Profile of Phil Aaberg, Grammy-Nominated Musician and 'Perry's' Leader

What Refereed Papers Were Presented in Which Panels? Table of Contents of the 2006 Proceedings
Who Should Attend?

Welcome to the 2006 ACEEE Summer Study in Buildings!

The 2006 ACEEE Summer Study is the 13th biennial ACEEE conference on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. A diverse group of energy efficiency professionals from around the world will gather at this pre-eminent meeting to discuss the technological basis for, and practical implementation of, improving energy use in buildings. Presentations and discussions will relate to the theme, "Less is More: En Route to Zero Energy Buildings." With recent advances in both energy efficiency and on-site energy production technologies, it is now possible to envision a time when buildings might provide most of their own energy needs. A number of buildings and communities already exist that have ventured onto this path. The great majority utilize the grid for backup, and in this sense are really aiming towards "net" zero energy use. Some would argue that the main impediment to wide market acceptance is to bring these technologies into the cost-competitive range. What do you think? Come join the dialogue and be heard at the 2006 Summer Study. Exchange ideas with some of the leading thinkers, visionaries, and luminaries in the field while experiencing the magnificent natural setting that is Asilomar. To encourage the dialogue we are continuing the trend toward more interactive and impromptu sessions. We invite you to contribute your most creative work in the following areas:

• energy technologies and information technologies
• market transformation
• design and performance of buildings
• program design, implementation, and evaluation
• human and social dimensions of energy use
• de/re-regulation of the utility industry and utility system reliability
• efficient buildings in efficient communities
• role of energy service companies
• energy and environmental policies
• international dimensions of energy efficiency
  
NEW!
• More roundtables & interactive sessions
• "Energy Conversations" panel
• Full papers accepted for abstract submission
• More networking time

The conference promotes the interaction among the participants through a balance of structured and unstructured sessions. Refereed papers are presented in the mornings, informal and display sessions in the afternoons, and plenary sessions in the evenings.

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Dates and Location

The Summer Study will be held August 13-18, 2006 at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, California (about 100 miles south of San Francisco, just outside of Monterey).

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Champion of Energy Efficiency Awards

ACEEE is proud to announce the winners of the 2006 Champion of Energy Efficiency Awards:

• Cheryl Harrington
• The Bonneville Power Administration
• The Champions of Power Supply Efficiency
• Don Fisher

Nominations will be made by peers and the final awards chosen by the ACEEE Board of Directors’ Awards Committee. For more information about prior award winners, see http://aceee.org/about/awards.htm.

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Funders and Organizing Committee

Click here to see the list of funders. For a PDF click here.

– Please contact Philip Michael if your institution is interested in sponsoring the 2006 Summer Study.

2006 Organizing Committee:

John Busch (Co-Chair)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Ron Judkoff (Co-Chair)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Rebecca Lunetta, Glee Murray, and Steven Nadel
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

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Program at a Glance

This Program shows the overall structure of Summer Study.

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Table of Contents

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Who Should Attend?

Individuals interested in promoting energy efficiency and on-site generation in buildings through innovative technologies, programs, and policies are encouraged to attend. This includes: representatives from industries and utilities; architects; builders; financial and insurance professionals involved with buildings; manufacturers of building products, appliances and equipment; building owners and operators; engineers; local, state, and federal agency personnel; energy researchers; and consultants. Participants will find the presentations and opportunities for informal meetings valuable.

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