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2008 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

August 17–22, 2008 • Asilomar Conference Center • Pacific Grove, California

"Scaling Up: Building Tomorrow's Solutions"

Conference Co-Chairs:

Michael Baechler, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Rich Brown, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
 

What Was the "Buildings" Summer Study?
Who Attended?
Where and When Was Summer Study?

Conference Calendar
2008 Champion of Energy Efficiency Awards

Student Scholarships to Summer Study

Who Funded and Organized Summer Study?
Informal Sessions
Program at a Glance


The 2008 ACEEE Summer Study in Buildings!

The 2008 ACEEE Summer Study was the 14th biennial ACEEE conference on Energy Efficiency in Buildings and was held August 17–22, 2008. A diverse group of energy efficiency professionals from around the world gathered at this pre-eminent meeting to discuss the technological basis for, and practical implementation of, reducing energy use in buildings. Presentations and discussions related to the theme, "Scaling Up: Building Tomorrow's Solutions." What started out at the Summer Study nearly three decades ago as a fringe activity is now mainstream: energy efficiency in buildings. Energy efficiency now represents our best hope to avoid the worst consequences of global warming and energy resource depletion. But to achieve this potential, the energy efficiency "engine" has to be greatly expanded. New programs, technologies, and financing sources need to be developed. A new generation of energy efficiency practitioners, researchers, and policymakers needs to be trained and deployed to solve the problems we face. Some of the leading thinkers, visionaries, and luminaries in the field exchanged ideas while experiencing the magnificent natural setting that is Asilomar.

Topics included:

  • energy technologies and information technologies
  • market transformation
  • design and performance of buildings
  • program design, implementation, and evaluation
  • human and social dimensions of energy use
  • utility regulation, strategies, and policy
  • sustainable communities
  • energy and environmental policy
  • energy efficiency and visions of the future

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Who Attended?

Individuals interested in promoting energy efficiency in buildings through innovative technologies, programs, and policies attended, including representatives from industries and utilities; architects; builders; financial and insurance professionals involved with buildings; clean-tech investors; manufacturers of building products, appliances and equipment; building owners and operators; engineers; local, state, and federal agency personnel; energy researchers and educators; and consultants. Participants found the presentations and opportunities for informal meetings valuable.

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Where and When Was Summer Study?

The Summer Study was held August 17-22, 2008 at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, California (about 100 miles south of San Francisco, just outside of Monterey).

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CONFERENCE CALENDAR

November 2, 2007
  Abstracts due to the ACEEE Summer Study office.
January 7, 2008
  Authors notified of abstract status—acceptance letters and instructions for preparing papers posted.
February, 2008
  Registration materials available.
March 7, 2008
  First drafts of refereed papers due to designated Panel Leaders.
April 18, 2008
  Reviewed drafts sent to authors.
May 9, 2008
  Papers due to Panel Leaders for final review.

May 16, 2008

  Final refereed papers due to ACEEE.
July 17, 2008
  Conference registration deadline (late fee in effect after this date).
August 17–22, 2008
  2008 ACEEE Summer Study

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2008 Champion of Energy Efficiency Awards

ACEEE is proud to announce the 2008 Champion of Energy Efficiency Awards. Presented at ACEEE's 2008 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings conference, these awards recognize leadership and accomplishment in the energy efficiency field. Winners were selected based on demonstrated excellence in the following categories:

Research and Development (R&D). Excellence in research and development including baseline or background research, as well as R&D of products and practices.
Energy Policy. Excellence in energy policy including writing, educating, promoting, or supporting energy efficiency in energy policy, at the federal, state, or local level.
Implementation and Deployment. Effective design and implementation, including achievement of significant impacts on energy use.
Leadership. Exceptional personal leadership demonstrated in the development, implementation, or growth of important energy efficiency initiatives.

Nominations were made by peers and the final awards were chosen by the ACEEE Board of Directors Awards Committee. For more information on the awards and to read about the winners in the buildings sector, please visit http://www.aceee.org/about/awards.htm.

The 2008 Champions awards were presented at the 2008 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Pacific Grove, California scheduled for August 17-22, 2008 at the Asilomar Conference Center. The "Buildings" Summer Study is the premier energy efficiency conference in its field, and draws leading academics, energy efficiency professionals, government representatives, researchers, and policymakers.

Student Scholarship to Summer Study

The Student Scholarship award to the 2008 ACEEE Summer Study paid for the conference registration fee, housing and meals, and some portion of transportation costs. To be eligible, the applicant must have been an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university whose course work is related to energy/energy efficiency, climate change, environmental science, or a related field of study, and who was considering a career in energy/energy efficiency. The Student Scholarship to Summer Study was supported by ICF International and Seattle City Light.

Who Funded and Organized Summer Study?

Host Sponsors

California Energy Commission
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Southern California Edison
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Sponsors

California Institute for Energy and Environment
Duke Energy Corporation
Iowa Energy Center
National Grid

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority
NStar Electric and Gas
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing

Xcel Energy

Contributors
American Electric Power
Bonneville Power Administration
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund & The Connecticut Light & Power Company
D&R International

Energy Trust of Oregon
GDS Associates

ICF International
Institute for Electric Efficiency
Johnson Controls
KEMA, Inc.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Lockheed Martin
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
San Diego Gas and Electric
Southern California Gas Company

Supporters
Alliance to Save Energy
Cardinal Glass Industries
Carrier
Conservation Services Group

Gas Technology Institute
Heschong Mahone Group
Itron
Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation

2008 Summer Study Organizing Committee

Michael Baechler (Co-Chair), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Rich Brown (Co-Chair), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Rebecca Lunetta, Glee Murray, and Steven Nadel, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

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