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Arriving on Saturday, we had plenty of time to get setup and get acquainted with the attendees and other exhibitors.
Already we have networked and met with several key players in the utility space to discuss Parachute Software’s web based energy efficiency incentive management technology.
In the morning we attended the general session that had a broad range of topics including the important role energy efficiency plays within the utility and end users. In addition, we experienced two critical presentations including the following topics, “Partnerships for Meeting the Customer in the Home” and “Making Solar Work for Utilities”.
Tomorrow promises to be another full day that will bring more information and education about the role energy efficiency will continue to play in our future.
Ryan Vankessel
We can expect to see new energy efficiency rebates offered by utilities over the next several weeks to help curb electricity usage by encouraging responsible use of appliances like air conditioning. Con Ed has recently included some new incentive rebates for their customers.
Con Ed offering rebates for energy efficiency
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/business&id=7464663
“We want people to have the lighting and cooling they need to live comfortably this summer, while using less electricity to get both,” Con Ed CEO and chairman Kevin Burke said in a published report.
As indicated in Dave Linton’s presentation to the Green Building Expo 2010, energy efficiency is the fastest, lowest risk, most economical way to address climate change.
Here is a link for a Parachute Power Point describing why energy efficiency rebate programs are important to improve electricity sustainability within the grid
http://www.slideshare.net/rvankessel/parachute-software-gbp
What is your experience with energy efficiency rebates? What would you like to see improved with the rebate process for commercial? residential? industrial?
Ryan Vankessel
Parachute Software
As mentioned in my earlier post, Dave Linton will be presenting at the GBEXPO. Here is some additional information about the presentation.
Incentive programs like the proposed “Cash for Caulkers” have the dual benefit of reducing harmful emissions into the environment and stimulating the economy. While a lot of tax-payer money is going into programs like this, it can be debated that the overall benefit far outweighs the cost. While these programs are incenting individuals and businesses to become more energy efficient, it’s important to consider how efficient the programs are themselves.
Green Building Pro http://www.greenbuildingpro.com/gb-expo-day-2-simplifying-energy-efficiency-incentive-programs-through-technology.html
Ryan Vankessel
Parachute software will be exhibiting at the Edison Electric Institute Annual EXPO at booth 120 June 13-16, 2010
*edit* http://www.eei.org/meetings/AnnualConvention/Pages/2010ListofExhibitors.aspx
The Expo will be located at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, Florida
Conference at a glance (eei.org)
Electricity issues make national news every day. Federal economic stimulus is directed toward smart grid, renewable energy, transmission expansion, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and plug-in electric vehicles
For more information:
http://www.eei.org/meetings/AnnualConvention/Pages/default.aspx
Ryan Vankessel
VP Business Development
Dave Linton will be presenting at the Green Building Expo 2010 on May 20 from 14:00-14:55. The title of the presentation is “Simplifying Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs Through Technology”
Note: Conference Schedule is based on Eastern Daylight Time -4 GMT
Conference at a glance (greenbuildingpro.com):
For a seventh year CMC Media and Green Building Pro are bringing you an online event not to be missed. Green Building Expo 2010 delivers discussions by the Green Building industry’s experts directly to your desktop. The two-day conference program includes 18 hours of high-interest presentations featuring industry expert discussions and live audience Q&A. Below is an overview of the sessions taking place during the live conference event.
For more information please check out:
http://www.greenbuildingpro.com/gbexpo2010-at-a-glance.html
Ryan Vankessel
VP Business Development