Presentations from 2009 Conference
Opening Plenary
- Travis Bradford, Prometheus Institute - view presentation
Design & Engineering of Solar Energy Systems for Commercial Buildings
- Mike Utzinger, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - presentation not available
- In this breakout session, which is designed for intermediate to advanced participants, Professor Utzinger will discuss building and solar energy budgets, evaluating shading problems, grid integration of solar panels and batteries, and BIPV versus attached solar panels.
Introduction to Solar Policy
- Tom Nicholas, Solar Electric Power Association - view presentation
- Deb Erwin, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin - view presentation
- Cheryl Rezabek, Conserve Wisconsin - view presentation
- This session will offer insight into solar policy across the United States, Wisconsin's renewable portfolio standards, solar policies for Wisconsin state facilities, and the role of solar in Wisconsin's electric supply.
Protecting Your Solar Business from an Uncertain Future
- Sergio Loureiro and Joseph Pagano, Autonomous Mind Consulting - view presentation
- The focus of this session will be the evolution of the solar energy industry and the business models that have a strong chance of thriving. Participants will learn a clear, step-by-step process to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of their own business plans and prepare those plans for an uncertain future.
Solar for Businesses: Case Studies
- Dave Garner, Johnson Controls - view presentation
- Chris Jurik, General Electric - view presentation
- Mike Potts, Orion Energy Systems - view presentation
- This session will highlight large solar installations as well as other energy-saving measures that have been implemented at the represented facilities. Speakers will also discuss their organizations' long-term renewable energy and energy efficiency strategies.
Lunch Plenary
- Larry Kazmerski, USDOE/NREL - view presentation
Intro to Residential Solar Thermal Systems
- Kurt Hutter and Shawn Young, H & H Group, Inc. - presentation not available
- Participants of this session will learn about the basics of solar hot water systems for homes, the process of having a system installed, and available financial incentives.
Solar Homes Developers Panel Discussion
- Adam Helt-Baldwin, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Chapter - view presentation
- Nikolai Usack, Pragmatic Construction - view presentation
- Tim O'Brien, Tim O'Brien Homes - view presentation
- Home developers will discuss how they have implemented solar technologies into new housing developments. They will also discuss their long-tern strategies for incorporating solar into their business models and the current market demand for solar systems on new homes.
Solar for Businesses: Case Studies
- Mike Dillon, SCA Tissue - view presentation
- Paul Vandeveld, Multi-family Property Owner - presentation not available
- Dennis Kuchenmeister, Fort Atkinson School District - view presentation
- In this session, commercial solar energy system owners will discuss their experiences installing and maintaining a 19.5 kW solar electric system, two solar pool systems, and two domestic hot water systems.
Intro to Commercial Solar Electric Systems
- Jim Funk, Energize, LLC - view presentation
- Commercial buildings are excellent sites for solar power systems. One of Wisconsin's leading installers of commercial solar systems will discuss the benefits of commercial systems, the process of installing a system, and available financial incentives.
Solar for Homes: Case Studies
- John Ahles, Homeowner - view presentation
- Matt Neumann, Neumann Developments, Inc. - view presentation
- Kurt Pulvermacher, WPPI's Green Max Home - presentation not available
- This session will focus on case studies of homes, including zero-energy homes and energy-producing homes. The panel includes a homeowner who will share his perspective on his residential solar system.
Breaking Down the Barriers: How Wisconsin is Building the Solar Market
- MadiSUN - view presentation
- Milwaukee Shines - view presentation
- MREA - view presentation
- We Energies - view presentation
- Focus on Energy - view presentation
- This session will highlight the programs, financial incentives, and educational opportunities that are building Wisconsin's solar workforce and increasing solar installations across the state. Participants will learn about training programs and scholarships, financial incentives for site assessments and installations, and the MadiSUN and Milwaukee Shines Solar Cities initiatives.
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