Demand-Side Management Technology Workshop: 
              
 Commercial & Industrial Lighting
Sponsored by Western Area Power Administration with
Missouri River Energy Services (MRES)

  

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at MRES Headquarters
3724 W Avera Drive, Sioux Falls, SD  57108
 

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Agenda Proceedings:                    

8:00-8:30 a.m.  Registration

 8:30-8:45 a.m.  Welcoming Remarks by Mike Radecki, Western Area Power Administration with Joni Livingston, Missouri River Energy Services

8:45-9:00 a.m.  "Determining Key Take-Aways" by Mike Radecki, Western Area Power Administration
Brief introduction of attendees and identification of key learning objectives

9:00-9:20 a.m.  "DSM is Back- What Does It Mean to Your Utility" by Joni Livingston, MRES, and Ed Thomas, Market Development Group
Overview of the drivers behind the resurgence of DSM and how they are impacting Western members and including the costs and benefits of DSM programs. Discussion of  the  Bright Energy Solutions® incentive programs for MRES members,  federal, state and local financing, rebates and other incentives available to Western members.

9:20-10:20 a.m.  "Lighting Technology Road Map Overview" by Katherine Johnson, Market Development Group
Summary of which lighting technologies best fit into DSM program elements and which fit best in various customer applications, including standard T12 to T8 retrofits, new high performance T8 options and low wattage T8 lamps, T5 standard applications, T8 and T5 high bay applications, pulse start and ceramic metal halides, CFLs, lighting controls including daylight, central and switching controls, and LED traffic, pedestrian and exit signs, and outdoor lighting improvements using LED or induction lighting.

10:20-10:30 a.m.  Refreshment Break

10:30-12 Noon    "Commercial and Industrial Lighting Technology Case Studies"
Panel discussion of customer and trade ally partnerships facilitated by Western members

Commercial and Lighting Opportunities by Ryan Holl, Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

Practical and Proven Ways to Save Money by Dan Anderson, Paragon Lighting

Ballston Spa High School

Contactors and Utilities - Case Studies

DELTA Snapshots-Supermarket

DELTA Snapshots-CFLRetro

Saratoga Medical Associates

SuperValu

Bethune School

Noon-1 p.m.  Lunch break with small group discussions

1:00-2:30 p.m.  "Issues to Consider in Developing a Commercial/Industrial Lighting Program" by Katherine Johnson and Ed Thomas, Market Development Group,
Summary of costs, benefits, challenges, and considerations; resources for additional information; and project implementation strategies and tactics

Market Potential Calculator

Lighting Calculator

Total Resource Calculator

      2:30-3:00 p.m.  "Issues to Consider in Helping Your Customers Make Lighting Selections"  and "The Importance Of Quality Lighting" by Katherine Johnson and Ed Thomas, Market Development Group
Energy efficiency alone should not be the deciding factor.  This presentation will also discuss the importance of  considering the quantity, color rendition, color temperature, visual comfort, spectrally enhanced lighting, lumen life, lamp life, maintenance costs and aesthestics. "

 3:00-3:15 p.m.  Refreshment Break

3:15-3:45 p.m.  Technology Discussion Roundtable
Opportunity for peer-matching and identification of next steps for attendees and workshop presenters
What is on the horizon in lighting technologies?  What will be the next technology to promote?  Induction lighting?  LED lighting? 

3:45-4:05 P.M.  "After Lighting - What Technology’s Next?" by Katherine Johnson and Ed Thomas, Market Development Group
Insight into the immediate and longer-term potential for motors/drives, building envelope, HVAC/chillers, and other commercial and industrial technologies from the perspective of the national research laboratories, universities and other resources

4:05-4:15 p.m.  Overview of Western’s Equipment Loan Program  by Mike Radecki, Western Area Power Administration 

4:15-4:30 p.m.  Closing Remarks and Adjourn by Mike Radecki, Western Area Power Administration 

Homewood Suites Hotel Sioux Falls South Dakota - Sioux Falls, SD HotelsHotel Information

Lodging:

Homewood Suites by Hilton
3620 W Avera Drive
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone:  605-338-8585
Toll free:  800-338-8585
Special room rate of $104.00 + tax.  Available first come, first served.
Mention "Missouri River Energy room block" to receive the special rate.
**Rooms need to be reserved by September 10, 2008 for special rate.**

Contact:  Joni Livingston of MRES at 605-338-4042 or 800-678-4042.