August 3, 2017 | Baltimore, MD
The state of Maryland, in partnership with the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center), hosted a one-day retreat on approaches to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy expenditures in state buildings, specifically focusing on expanding EPCs. The objectives of the retreat were to:
- Examine the state’s current state agency energy efficiency policies and programs;
- Identify relevant program models to enhance those offerings; and
- Discuss strategies to incentivize state agencies participation in energy efficiency programs.
Agenda
Presentations
Welcome Remarks and Introductions
Speakers:
- Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, deputy chief of staff, Office of Governor Larry Hogan
- Anna Garcia, director, Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
- Sue Gander, division director, Environment, Energy & Transportation Division, NGA Center
Where We Are Now: Current Programs and a Vision for Action
Moderator:
- Dan Lauf, senior policy analyst, Environment, Energy & Transportation Division, NGA Center
Speakers:
- Barry Powell, director, Energy Performance and Conservation, Maryland Department of General Services
- Christopher Russell, program manager, State Buildings & Energy Codes, Maryland Energy Administration
Next-level EPCs: Options to Advance Maryland’s EPC Program
Moderator:
- Denise McKeown, program assistant, Environment, Energy & Transportation Division, NGA Center
Speakers:
- Alice Dasek, program officer, State Energy Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
- Steve Morgan, president, Clean Energy Solutions, Inc.
- Anmol Vanamali, financing strategies director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Interpretation of EPC Data
Speaker:
- Masoud Roomi, project manager/energy engineer, Maryland Department of General Services
Working Lunch: Participant Feedback
Moderator:
- Sue Gander, division director, Environment, Energy & Transportation Division, NGA Center
Speakers:
- Calvin Joyner, program manager II, Facilities Management & Engineering, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
- Susan Corry, energy/conservation manager, University of Maryland
- David Bezanson, assistant secretary, Capital Programs, Office of the Secretary, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Models to Incentivize Agency Participation
Moderator:
- Dan Lauf, senior policy analyst, Environment, Energy & Transportation Division, NGA Center
Speakers:
- Reid Conway, senior energy specialist, State Energy Office, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Donald Drohan, business development manager, Metrus Energy
