 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 |
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Abstracts
due to the ACEEE Summer Study office. |
January
7, 2008 |
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Authors
notified of abstract status—acceptance letters
and instructions for preparing papers posted. |
February,
2008 |
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Registration
materials available. |
March
7, 2008 |
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First drafts of refereed papers due to designated
Panel Leaders. |
April
18, 2008 |
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Reviewed
drafts sent to authors. |
May
9, 2008 |
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Papers
due to Panel Leaders for final review. |
May
16, 2008 |
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Final
refereed papers due to ACEEE. |
July
17, 2008 |
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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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