Smart North America and The CARETT at CAU presents: “Energy Efficiency Realized” One day seminar Wednesday January 25, 2012 at Thomas Cole BuildingClark Atlanta University Learn how to: Develop, Finance and Deploy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy projects (Engineers and Manufacturers show you how) You can benefit from joining the BETTER BUILDINGS CHALLENGE Qualify your Projects for Local and Federal Financial Incentives Get Continuing Education Credit (some professions) Hear Scott Minos – Senior Policy and Communications Specialist, U.S Department of Energy- Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, help you make cents out of Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Designing “BETTER BUILDINGS” REGISTER ONLINE AT: www EnergyEfficiencyRealized.com or Call 800-7643085 COST $100.00 professionals Limited student scholarships available, Seating is Limited Engineeers, Contractors – get CEU Register Now!!!! The CARETT at Clark Atlanta University and Smart North America Present: “Energy Efficiency Realized” January 25, 2012, 8:00-4:00 at Thomas Cole Building Expo hall Clark Atlanta University AGENDA 7:30 -8:00 am Doors Open- Registration 8:00 am – 8:15 am Welcome and Introduction to The CARETT -CARETT Staff http://caret2.com/ 8:15-8:30 am Introduction of Speakers and Overview -Smart North America Training and Consulting http://www.smartgridnorthamerica.com 8:30-9:00 am Special Remarks -Local Officials 9:00 – 10:00 am Energy Efficiency Projects: Design, funding, Deployment -HESM&A Consulting Engineers, Atlanta, GA http://www.hesm.com 10:00 -10:15 am 10:15-11:00 am 11:00-11:45 am 11:45-12:00 pm Break – Vendor Tables/Network Designing and Installing Solar PV Projects -Suniva Solar Solar PV Manufacturer Atlanta http://www.suniva.com Designing and Installing Solar Thermal Projects (Solar Hot Water) Power Partners Solar Water Heater Manufacturers Athens, GA www.powerpartnerssolar.com Energy Code Enforcement in Georgia GA Building Codes Official 12:00–12:30pm 12:30-1:30 pm Lunch Vendor Tables/Network The Head Specialist for the “Better Building’s Challenge”, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Explains US DOE Initiatives, Incentives and Loan Programs, technical support and other benefits in joining the challenge Scott Minos – US Department of Energy Senior Policy and Communications Specialist www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/betterbuildings 1:30-2:00 pm 2:00-2:15 pm 2:15-3:15 pm Funding your projects, A Leading US Accounting firm with expertise in Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Project development and finance explains how to finance your Project and comply with requirements for maximum tax incentives, credits, loans, grants, etc The Reznick Group, Atlanta http: www.reznickgroup.com Break Vendor Tables/Network Overview of Locally funded Programs , Overview and presentations Atlanta Development Authority, Atlanta Shine Program, Georgia Power, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, Southeast Energy Assistance, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, Southface Institute and others Moderated by: Smart North America www.smartgridnorthamerica.com 3:15-3:45pm Panel: Questions and Answers 3:45-4:00pm Closing Remarks The CARETT Register at: www.energyefficiencyrealized.com or call 800-764-3085, 404-880-6693 SPONSOR.VEND.ATTEND Help Develop the CARETT, A Technology Resource Center for You SPEAKERS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND BETTER BUILDINGS WILL NO LONGER BE A CHALLENGE Join Smart North America and The CARETT for A One Day training event in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Scott Minos – Senior Policy and Communications Specialist – US Department of Energy- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department, is the outreach specialist in charge of The Better Buildings’ Challenge , Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency initiatives for the US Dept of Energy Get the facts on Energy direct from Washington, DC, speak with your government on these initiatives and how they can benefit you www.greenbuildingfocus.com/menus/downloads/presentationsc harlotte/charlotte%20green%20focus.pdf HESM&A Consulting Engineers- Specialists in Engineering energy efficient projects With over 25 years of experience HESM&A is one of the largest engineering firms in Atlanta Come hear an energy Professional whose company has developed hundreds of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects locally and internatioallay explain how to develop an Eenrgy Efficiency or Renewable Energy Project in the best manner to ensure the return on investment They will explain; Energy auditing, existing building operations and maintenance, commissioning, retro-commissioning, measurement and verification and all of the terminology to help you understand and succeed in your next project www.hesm.com Reznick Group- ranks among the top 20 accounting, tax and business advisory firms in the United States States They have offices in Atlanta and around the country, The Reznick Group has a section of its practice dedicated to renewable energy and affordable housing Their expertise is unmatched in the industry in the areas of funding supporting real estate and energy projects development Experts will explain how to develop projects that comply with the tax codes, credits and incentives as well as private funding Reznick Group focuses on commercial and large scale commercial project funding The information shared by this leading accounting firm will be valuable to the building owner, manager, developer, engineer, banker and others involved in designing and/or funding projects Come hear the experts tell you what is required to make the funding of your project a success before you start your projects The information will put you in the driver’s seat to a successful project for you and your client www.reznickgroup.com Suniva Solar: A homegrown solar Photovoltaic success story Suniva Solar is one of the fastest growing solar companies in the country Their high efficiency solar cells outpace the competition in performance Suniva evolved from the work of Professor Ajeet Rohatgi of the Georgia Institute of Technology's University Center of Excellence in Photovoltaics (UCEP) A DoE Center of Excellence since 1992, You will hear about solar projects locally and around the globe including a 1.2 megawatt installation at the Laredo Marta Station, in operation since Nov 2011 Come hear this local solar photovoltaic manufacturer explain how to design and develop a scucessful Solar Photovoltaic project www.suniva.com Power Partners Solar, is a Rabun Gap, Georgia solar thermal manufacturing company Their panels have recently been installed on the largest solar thermal (hot water) project in the State of Georgia They are a green manufacturing company that produces and markets lightweight, attractive, virtually unbreakable solar water heaters for commercial and residential markets, and for utilities that want to resell systems to their customers Power Partners will explain how to design and develop a solar hot water project, its applications and uses They will share the success of Power Partners in supplying both the Commercial and Residential markets www.PowerPartnersSolar.com www.Powerpartnerssolar.com The Atlanta Development Authority, is focused on development for Atlanta, the Authority manages millions of dollars for revitalization and job creation in the city New Programs allow maximum tax credits for job creation, low income mortgages for economic development and millions in tax credit for redeelopment in targeted zones including central downtown and surrounding areas Come hear how you can leverage tax allocations, low interest loans, job creation incentives and more for your business, home, or building Visit ADA’s website for additional information such as “Atlanta's Newest Opportunity Zones Provide Attractive Incentives for Downtown and Midtown Office Towers” November 10, 2011 Understand jobs Creation incentives and more: http://www.dca.state.ga.us/economic/DevelopmentTools/programs/opportunityZone s.asp Local governments which undertake redevelopment and revitalization efforts in certain older commercial and industrial areas can now qualify those areas for the State’s maximum state job tax credit of $3,500 per job: Find out about new allocations and pending allocations before they are spent SMART NORTH AMERICA PROVIDES CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING AND CONSULTING FOR THE NEW ENERGY MARKETS We believe that we can create opportunity in our own community when we work together Avenues to accomplish Economic Development must be understood in order to be taken advantage of Smart North America aligns collaborative relationship between industry, community and academia to develop training programs and economic development opportunities We offer informational forums in which stakeholders such as engineers, finance professionals, contractors, unemployed persons, building owners, homeowners and business owners meet and gather information regarding their roles in the new energy economy We believe that understanding the opportunity is the most important step in the taking advantage of the opportunity Smart North America continually seeks new opportunities for economic development and offers open forums and consulting services for project and training program development “Going Green” is the New Industrial Revolution Academia, communities and Industry must merge in order to provide a platform for implementation of the changing energy and sustainability economy Smart North America offers the solution to help you put the pieces of the puzzle in place The Center for Alternative, Renewable Energy Technology and Training (CARET2) – Atlanta University Center (AUC) Sustainable Campus Community Initiative (ASCCI) The Center for Alternative, Renewable Energy, Technology and Training (CARET2) at Clark Atlanta University (CAU) in collaboration with specific research centers and laboratories at the Atlanta University Center (AUC) proposes an AUC Sustainable Campus Community Initiative (ASCCI) The AUC institutions are Clark Atlanta University, Interdenominational Theologian College, Morehouse College, Morehouse College of Medicine and Spelman College The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be the backbone of a sustainable initiative with coordinated efforts on promoting a healthy and technologically sound training environment The focus will be on alternative and renewable energy, transportation, campus housing, information communication technology (ICT), a healthy and balanced community, technology development, training, job creation and community outreach ASCCI will draw expertise from each HBCU, the community, other institutions of learning and industry The ASCCI Consortium will seek collaboration with the community, government, industry, small businesses and other institutions of learning ASCCI will be an extension arm of collaboration for other HBCU institutions and an incubator for minority-owned small businesses offering services in green technologies and sustainability The initiative, spear- headed by CAU, will be multidisciplinary in approach and will bring together the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the humanities and business management This endeavor will create a Virtual Sustainable Campus Community of Learners (VSCCL) Why should you attend? This Seminar could change the way you Business This seminar will open the doors to the new energy markets for you Take advantage of the most cost effective way to get the information you need to take the next steps toward a successful energy project This program puts you face to face with the professionals who normally charge hundreds or even thousands of dollars for the knowledge you will receive here Get a jumpstart on the competition Get first hand knowledge on the best direction for your project, company, property, investment, etc qualify for a free onsite consultation when you are ready to take the next steps Arrange the next steps with the professionals who can make a difference Smart North America offers free consultations to attendees for your enegy and training needs Add a new line of products for your clients; Bankers bring your clients, Clients bring your bankers Energy efficiency affects everyone Beneficial For the Community including: Building Owners and Managers, Bankers, Engineers, Realtors, Government Officials, Schools, Colleges, Churches, Homeowners, Utilities, Contractors, Building Code Officials, and anyone who wants to “go green”, save energy, save the environment or create new streams of revenue This forum is for you if you just want to understand Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and Incentives and opportunities in your community Register Now at: www.energyefficiencyrealized.com or call 800-764-3085 Cost: $100.00 Vendors: $250.00 Students: volunteers needed, student scholarships as space available Attend, Vend, Sponsor Sponsoring this event helps Fund The CARETT, (Center for Alternative, Renewable Energy Technology and Training) Call 800-764-3085 (SNA) or email: sgna@smartgridnorthamerica.com , call Tara Broussard at THE CARETT , 404-880-6693, tbroussard@cau.edu Register online or make checks payable to THE CARETT at CAU If paying by check, please email us to verify your registration Sponsor.Attend.Vend Help build the CARETT a resource Center in our Community SPONSOR THIS EVENT: ENERGY EFFICIENCY REALIZED, January 25, 2012 Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 Includes one page inside and back cover of onsite program guide, large banner exhibit inside the lecture hall, minute speaking opportunity to promote products and services, free passes to offer clients, on site recognition as a platinum sponsor Call to sponsor this event Gold Sponsor - $2,5000 Includes full page profile in onsite program guide, banner inside the lecture hall, minute speaking opportunity to promote products and services, free passes to offer clients and prospects, onsite recognition as a gold sponsor Call to sponsor this event Silver Sponsor - $1,500 Includes half page profile in onsite program guide, banner inside the lecture hall, minute speaking opportunity to promote products and services, free passes to offer clients and prospects, onsite recognition as a silver sponsor Call to sponsor this event Exhibitor - $250 Includes listing in onsite program guide, table-top exhibit inside the lecture hall, recognition of products and services, free pass to offer clients and prospects Call to sponsor this event REFRESHMENTS SPONSOR - $500.00- Includes one half pages in program guide table top recognition for sponsor of beverages and lunch tickets to event LUNCH SPONSOR- $2500 Includes one page in program guide, table top recognition for sponsorship, month website recognition with link to site tickets to event CALL 800-764-3085, for information on sponsoring the event MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO The CARETT at Clark Atlanta Unviersity for Energy Efficiency Realized Email us at sgna@smartgridnorthamerica.com