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Monday, October 6, 2008
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Noon
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Kickoff Lunch
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Shenandoah Room
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1:15-2:45 pm
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Plenary Speaker/Opening Remarks
Moderator: Kristel Riddervold, VEMSA Chair
Presenter: Kristin Cory, AIA, LEED AP
Firm: William McDonough & Partners
Title: Toward Eco-Effective Design
Description:
What is good design? By emulating natural systems and applying
Cradle-to-Cradle principles to design, our practice seeks an
architecture that optimally integrates social, economic, and ecological
considerations
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Washington Lecture Hall
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3:00-4:45 pm
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Sector Specific Breakouts
- Department of Defense: Wanda Johnsen, Army Environmental Division - Madison
- Private Sector: Andy Teplitzky, US EPA - Wilson
- State Agencies: Tony Parnell, Department of Corrections - Harrison Tyler
- Local Governments: Jim Horne, US EPA - Lecture Hall
- Parks and Recreation: John Mann, City of Charlottesville - Taylor
- Water/Wastewater: Mark Atkins, Rivanna SWA - Monroe
- College and Universities: - Buck Mountain
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4:45PM
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Reconvene in Washington Lecture hall for lodging check-in
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6:00 pm
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Reception
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Garden Courtyard
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7:00 pm
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Dinner
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Crystal Ballroom
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
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7:30 am
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Continental Breakfast
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Lower Level Conference Center
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8:00-8:30 am
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Moderator: Bob Herbert
Plenary Speaker:
Deann Desai, Georgia Tech
Session Description:
Will discuss the new ISO 50001 standard on energy management. The
evolving ISO standard will establish a framework for industrial
plants, commercial facilities and entire organizations to manage
energy.
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Washington Lecture Hall
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8:45-10:45 am
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Session A
Wilson
EMS 101
Speakers:
Harry Gregori, Environmental Solutions
Michele Lawton, Volvo Trucks North America
Session Description: This session will be designed to introduce
newcomers to the basics of an EMS, as well as to those seeking to
restart an existing bogged down program. Topics will include defining
EMS, describing the parts of an EMS, how to go about starting an EMS
(selecting a Steering Committee, whether to implement all at once or
department by department, selecting software, etc.), and suggestions for
the actual implementation process.
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Session B
Monroe
Energy Management: P2 Tips You Can Use
Moderator: Ellen Grapp Loth
Speakers:
Rachel Bullene, VDEQ
Lance Stewart, City of Charlottesville
Daryl Bishop, Pepco Energy Services
Session Description:
- Specific P2 or Energy Management Case Studies
- Actual changes/techniques at a facility relating to P2
- Real, practical examples attendees can use
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11:00 am -12:15 pm
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Session A
Setting Objectives and Targets to Achieve Meaningful Results
Moderator: Amy Wyks, City of Leesburg
Speakers:
Scott Perkins, Faulkner and Flynn
Susan Garrison, Town of Blacksburg
Session Description:
- Prioritizing O&T to meet VDEQ's objectives and produce meaningful environmental results
- Examples of how facilities have achieved environmental/operational goals by setting O&T
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Session B
EMS Communication: The Role of Management and How to Spread the Word
Moderator: Kristel Riddervold
Speakers:
Jeff Sitler, UVA
Laura Fiffick, Dallas
Bob Herbert, Virginia Tech's COTA
Session Description:
- Management perspectives - understanding the need for EMS
- The importance of management buy-in and guidance
- How to convey the EMS message to all staff members
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12:15-1:15 pm
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Luncheon
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Crystal Ballroom |
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1:15-2:15 pm
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Plenary Session:
DEQ VEEP Update: Measuring the Success of the Program
Moderator: Sharon Baxter, VDEQ
Speaker: Rick Weeks, VDEQ
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Washington Lecture Hall
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2:30-3:45 pm
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Session A
Making Internal Audits Effective
Moderator: Chuck Mason
Speakers:
Dennis Slade, Qimonda,
Tiffany Ronsonet, US Navy
Louis Bott: City of Newport News
Session Description:
- What is an internal audit and how does it differ from an external audit?
- What to look for in an internal audit?
- What do you do with the results?
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Session B
The "Green" Behind the Green: Economic Environmental Incentives
Moderator: Mary Begin
Speakers:
Steve Pierett, Volvo Trucks of North America
Steve Davis, VMDO
Denise Thompson, Virginia Municipal League
Session Description:
- Monetary savings that can be achieved with environmental improvements
- Looking beyond the upfront cost to long-term savings for environmental changes
- Case studies/examples
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4:00-5:00 pm
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Session A:
Supporting Virginia's Regional Priorities: A Facilitated Discussion on Looking Beyond Your Fence Line
Moderator: Sharon Baxter, VDEQ
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Session B:
Reviving or Sustaining Your EMS in a Changing Work Environment
Moderator: Jess Wenger
Speakers:
Michele Lawton
Dave Atkins, Rivanna Water and Sewer
Charlie Souder
Session Description:
- How to revitalize a floundering EMS and get it back on track
- How to keep an EMS going under changing management/operations
- Specific case studies/examples
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6:00 pm-7:00 pm
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Reception
Dinner
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Crystal Court
Crystal Ballroom
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
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7:30 am
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Continental Breakfast
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Lower Level Conference Center
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8:00-9:30 am
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Session A
Managing the Role of Contractors in Your EMS
Moderator: Barbara Brumbaugh, City of Chesapeake
Speakers:
Jerry Benson, Utah Transit
Charles Dane, Chesterfield County
Victor Gray, CV Gray and Associates
Session Description:
- Examples of how different facilities include contractors in their EMS
- Documenting contractors within your EMS
- Instances where contractors should not be included in EMS?
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Session B
P2 Case Studies: Innovations in Pollution Prevention
Moderator: Mary Begin, Washington D.C.
Speakers:
Chris Dott, Micron
Andy Teplitzky, US EPA
Session Description:
- Suggestions from DEQ
- Facilities with new or innovative P2 techniques or products
- Specific examples/case studies of successful P2 programs
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9:45-11:00 am
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Plenary Session:
Sustainable Operations: Using EMS to Set and Achieve Organizational Goals for the Long Haul
Moderator: Jim Horne, US EPA
Speakers:
Jerry Benson, Utah Transit
Dave Maddox, Stanley Furniture
Laura Fiffick, City of Dallas
Session Description:
- EMS as a tool to manage overall operations
- Examples of how EMS can help manage operations (environmental or otherwise)
- Wrap-up discussion on 'hot topics' from the rest of the conference
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Washington Lecture Hall
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11:00 am-12:00 pm
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Closing Session
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Washington Lecture Hall
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