UMass Amherst

Peer Exchange Forum and Best Practices in Energy Auditing
16 February, 2006 | 08:00 AM-04:00 PM
Westborough, MA
The Registration for This Event is By Invitation Only
Meeting Overview
Energy market turmoil has proven challenging to New England industries in 2006. At the same time, federal support in the form of training and R&D has been receding rapidly, as evidenced by the closure of the U.S. DOE regional office in Boston and other locations. The Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Partnership (MAEEP) hosted a full-day roundtable for industrial energy stakeholders from New England’s industry, government, utility, and non-profit organizations. The roundtable allowed participants to (1) compare regional agendas and (2) develop collaborative activities in a “post-federal” energy program environment.
Benefits

The roundtable consensus worked to identify the sources and uses of tools needed to advance energy solutions to industry.


Energy audits play a pivotal role in implementing energy solutions, yet only 20 to 40 percent of audit recommendations get implemented. Better audit practices should lead to a more dynamic market for energy solutions. There are many audit professionals with many good ideas—the point is to solicit input from these individuals to assemble “best practices” in energy auditing.
Who Should Attend
This event was by invitation only
Agenda
Registation and Breakfast at 8:00 am
Morning Session at 9:00 am
 An Industrial Energy Vision for 2006 and Beyond. This segment seeks a consensus of issues and priorities.
What are the greatest needs? Discuss technology, finance, human resource development.
What are the current resources, and how can these be mobilized?
What are the most effective channels for outreach?
Should energy outreach be partnered with other agendas, such as economic development, disaster planning, or demonstration of good corporate governance?
Lunch 12 noon
Afternoon 1 pm
 Best Practices in Energy Audits.
Targeting certain industries or industry segments for priority attention. If the audit program needs to demonstrate success, then where should its valuable resources be applied?
Promoting the availability of audits. Who is the audience? What is the message? Who is the messenger? Should the term “audit” be used, or something less intimidating?
Pre-screening potential audit recipients for participation. Understand the recipient’s expectations and preparedness, both for audits and implementation. Understand the place of energy improvements relative to other operational priorities.
Preparing clients for the audit itself. Ensure that the appropriate individuals are involved. Identify and understand the audience that approves the recommendations.
Preparing the recommendations. Move beyond cost/payback analysis. Suggest ways to pace implementation to reflect the client’s management style and capabilities.
Preparing the report. Minimize the potential for embarrassment—do not appear to list “what they do wrong.” Translate results into business outcomes that meet a variety of needs within the client organization.
Presentation and follow-up. Develop a protocol for post-audit assistance. Help clients to maintain momentum and maximize implementation rates.
Adjourn 4 pm
Workshop Cost and Registration


Free Admission
Registration must be done before 16 February, 2006
Advance registration is required!



Download the registration form and mail to: [ download ]

Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
160 Governors Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9265
or fax to: 413-545-1027
Hosted By:
U.S. Department of Energy

Sponsored By:
NSTAR
National Grid
Keyspan
Western Massachusetts Electric

Supported By:
Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources
University of Massachusetts
Associated Industries of Massachusetts
Alliance to Save Energy

Office of Technical Assistance for Toxics Use Reduction

 

 

© 2005 University of Massachusetts Amherst. Site Policies.
This site is maintained by The College of Engineering - Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.