Meeting Schedule

• Technical Session: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
• Network Hour: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Dinner: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Speaker: 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Technical session:

SMACNA Air Duct Leakage

This session will focus on new standards for air duct leakage and the impacts of proper design and testing of ductwork on energy efficiency and human comfort.

Speaker: Mark Terzigni, Director of Engineering and Technical Resources for SMACNA

Main Meeting:

CHP/Cogeneration Applications - Benefits, Barriers, and Opportunities 

CHP produces about 8% of U.S. electricity – but technical potential is much greater. Because it produces heat and electricity from a single  fuel source, it’s much more efficient (and cleaner) than conventional power generation. It can also operate independently of the grid – allowing facilities to keep the lights and power on during extreme weather events. While projects reduce energy costs over time, they require a substantial up-front investment – which can often serve as a barrier. This is compounded by burdensome “standby rates,” which eat into savings. 

Speaker:  Jennifer Kefer, Vice President at David Gardiner & Associates