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2012 Green Professionals Conference Agenda

The Green Professionals Conference agenda is intended to educate, motivate and provide a forum to initiate conversations. Our topics and speakers will help us as we stimulate economic growth by strengthening the green job workforce.

The agenda is subject to change, so please check back regularly for the most up to date information.

 

7:30am - 8:15am REGISTRATION
8:15am - 9:30am KEYNOTE - FREE and Open to the General Public
Keynote Speaker: Jared Bernstein, Senior Fellow, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
9:30am - 10:45am BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Advanced Commercial Energy Efficiency Portfolios
Moderator: Bill Younger, CLEAResult

Speakers: Paul Royalty, El Paso Electric Co.; George Northcroft, U.S. General Services Administration; Aaron Wines, Lockheed Martin


Clean Energy Works Oregon
Speakers: Derek Smith, Clean Energy Works; John Gardner, Worksystems, Inc.; Don MacOdrum, Home Performance Contractors Guild of Oregon; Dave Hetherington, Fluid Market Strategies


Governor's Ten Year Energy Action Plan
Speakers: Michael Jung, Silver Springs Network; Jana Gastellum, Oregon Environmental Council; Phil Welker, PECI
; John Morris, Fluid Market Strategies


Tips for Finding Green Jobs and Interview Advice (FREE)
Moderator: Renee Yama, Fluid Market Strategies;

Speaker: Vicki Lind MS, Evergreen Careers

11:00am - 12:15pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Energy Efficiency Executives Session
Moderator: John Morris, Fluid Market Strategies

Speakers: Stephen Wright, Bonneville Power Administration; Duane Larson, Pacific Gas and Electric Company; James West, Snohomish PUD


Driving Sustainability Through the Supply Chain
Moderator: Alison Hopcroft, Fluid Market Strategies

Speakers: Eric Brody, Shift Advantage; Matt Thorn, Source 44; Troy Gruver, GSA


Renewable Energy Workforce Training and Weatherization Programs (FREE)
Speakers: Joshua Manders, Northwest Education Institute Lane Community College; Brian McVay, Community Energy Project; Erik Westerholm, Northwest Energy Education Institute; Dan Wildenhaus, Fluid Market Strategies


12:15pm - 1:30pm
Lunch Address: Derek Smith, Clean Energy Works Oregon; Rosemary Anderson High School; Rex Burkholder, Metro Council
1:30pm - 2:45pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Behind the Green Scene in Film and Television
Speakers: Nathan Cherrington, Governor's Office of Film and Television; Sara Crowley, Freelance Producer and Production Coordinator; Gregg Hale, Campfire


Online Tools Driving Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Moderator: Alison Hopcroft

Speakers: Ben Fowler, NEEA/BPA Conduit; Rachel Bell, Revelation; Graeme Byrd, FMYI


Military Goes Green: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Practices in our Armed Forces
Moderator: Michael Huber, Bonneville Power Administration

Speakers: James Marvin, Federal Green Solutions; Michael Hoffman Pacific Northwest National Laboratory


Innovation and Creativity in Recycling Programs and Event Waste Management (FREE)
Speakers: Lindsey Newkirk, Junk to Funk Trashion Collective & Elysium Events; Laura Kutner, Trash for Peace; Brittin Witzenburg, Oregon Convention Center

2:45pm - 4:00pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Smart Grid, Demand Response and Consumer Perceptions
Moderator: James Mater, QualityLogic

Speakers: George Karayannis, Lockheed Martin; Michael Jung, Silver Spring Networks; James Mater, QualityLogic


Oregon's Renewable Energy Standard
Speakers: Margi Hoffman, Strategies 360; Jeff Bissonnette, Citizens' Utility Board of Oregon; Tom Svendsen, Electrical Engineer; Troy Gagliano, enXco


The Latest in Electric and Natural Gas Vehicles and Biofuel Markets
Speakers: Shanna Brownstein, NW Natural; Amy Hillman, ECOtality, Inc.; Aaron Winer, Fluid Market Strategies



4:15pm - 5:30pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Building Beyond ENERGY STAR®: Performance Homes of the Future
Moderator: Erin Diamond, Fluid Market Strategies

Speakers: Dan Wildenhaus, Fluid Market Strategies; Charlie Stephens, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance


Emerging and Alternative Energy Solutions
Moderator: Alison Hopcroft, Fluid Market Strategies

Speakers: Alex Schay, Carbon Solutions Northwest; Ross Macfarlane, Climate Solutions; Jason Busch, Oregon Wave Energy Trust


Candidates and Elected Officials Roundtable (FREE)
Moderator: Charlie Burr, Oregon League of Conservation Voters

Speakers: Commissioner Brad Avakian; Rep. Mary Nolan; Commissioner Amanda Fritz; Candidate Eileen Brady; Candidate Charles Hales; Candidate Bob Stacey; Rep. Jefferson Smith



5:30pm - 6:30pm NETWORKING RECEPTION - FREE and Open to the General Public


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