8:00am CST
9:00am CST
12:30pm CST
Zero Energy Ready Home: changing the future of home building
Speakers
Tim O'Brien Homes
Timothy M. O’Brien founded Tim OBrien Homes along with his partner, Matt Neumann, in June of 2007. Tim went out to form a new residential home building company focused on building green and energy efficient homes. He continues to develop knowledge in building high performance...
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Department of Energy
Sam is the author of the book titled “Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry: How It Got Here, Why It’s Broken, and How to Fix It” that presents a comprehensive strategy for transforming the new homebuyer consumer experience. Sam brings the lessons from this book to housing executives...
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1:00pm CST
Radon services and contractor opportunities
Speakers
Engineering Extension at Kansas State University
Bruce has been the director of engineering extension at Kansas State University since 2011 and a state extension specialist in energy, radon and indoor air quality since 1982. He has conducted radon training and public education since 1989 for the Midwest Universities Radon Consortium...
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Pre-conference session
- Credits ASHI, IACET, NAHB, NARI, PHIUS CPHC, AIA, BPI, ICC, DSPS, RESNET, NRPP
- Room moderator Nancy Alberte
3:00pm CST
7:00am CST
7:00am CST
7:00am CST
7:00am CST
7:00am CST
8:30am CST
Opening general session
Speakers
Rocky Mountain Institute
Jacob leads the Residential Energy+ team at Rocky Mountain Institute, which drives cost-effective, market-based solutions to transform and expand home efficiency in the US. He has been working on energy, buildings and sustainable community development for 20 years. He has led many...
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Remodelers Advantage Inc.
Victoria Downing, President of Remodelers Advantage Inc., is a leading authority in the remodeling industry. For nearly 30 years, Victoria has worked with owners of remodeling companies across the United States and Canada, to help them build strong, consistently profitable businesses...
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10:00am CST
10:00am CST
10:30am CST
Air sealing and insulation best practices
Speakers
Building Performance Center
Chris Clay is the senior technical trainer and quality assurance coordinator for the Opportunity Council's Building Performance Center. Chris has inspected over 1000 weatherization and home repair projects since coming to work for the OC in 1994. Chris has seen the good, the bad...
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Slipstream
Bob Pfeiffer is a BPI proctor for QCI, BA, EP, and WHALCI. He is a production-based trainer and training developer. Bob has been involved in all phases of the retrofit industry since 1976, including work with the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program and the Low-Income Weatherization...
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10:30am CST
Getting to zero energy with structural insulated panels
Speakers
Enercept, Inc. and Golz Enterprises
Jon is the owner of Golz Enterprises, working together to educate builders, designers, bankers, appraisers, engineers and the general public about the values associated with SIP construction. From increased comfort, value and efficiency to lower utility costs and a smaller carbon...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 10:30am - 11:45am CST
Expo
Demonstration session
- Sponsor Enercept, Inc.
- Track Remodeling
- Credits IACET, NARI, BPI, AIA, DSPS, ICC, ASHI, NAHB, PHIUS CPHC, RESNET
- Room moderator Mandy Dudley
10:30am CST
10:30am CST
A fresh approach to developing a culture of accountability
Speakers
Remodelers Advantage Inc.
For the last 17 years, Tim has worked full-time with companies to help them improve profits by creating smooth, efficient production systems. He has seen countless companies and talked with hundreds of employees. Through these interviews and his work with the Remodelers Advantage...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 10:30am - 11:45am CST
Mangrove
10:30am CST
Electric vehicle trends
Speakers
Wisconsin Clean Cities
Lorrie Lisek is the president and co-owner of Legacy Environmental Services, Inc., a woman-owned, Indiana Certified Women's Business Enterprise located in Crown Point, Indiana. Lisek has served as Executive Director of Wisconsin Clean Cities since 2011. Under Lisek’s leadership...
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Madison Gas and Electric
Leah's background includes a mechanical engineering degree and eight years of green building consulting for a sustainability consulting firm. Her current position at MGE requires knowledge of electric vehicles as well as charging stations. Leah is responsible for answering customer...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 10:30am - 11:45am CST
Portia
10:30am CST
FANtastic websites: secrets of a WOW website
Speakers
Meredith Communications
Meredith Oliver works with home builders who want to drive more traffic, leads, and sales. She is the founder and creative director of Meredith Communications, a digital marketing agency in Raleigh, NC specializing in home builder marketing. Meredith Communications is in its sixteenth...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 10:30am - 11:45am CST
Guava
10:30am CST
Grid-integrated buildings
Speakers
Rocky Mountain Institute
Jacob leads the Residential Energy+ team at Rocky Mountain Institute, which drives cost-effective, market-based solutions to transform and expand home efficiency in the US. He has been working on energy, buildings and sustainable community development for 20 years. He has led many...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 10:30am - 11:45am CST
Cypress
10:30am CST
Multifamily building blower door testing
Speakers
Eco Achievers
Graham has been involved in the energy efficiency industry through multiple roles: residential/commercial energy auditor, insulation sales representative, weatherization trainer and program manager, BPI proctor, green building certification consultant, and solar system designer...
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Eco Achievers
Emily assists in residential energy audits throughout the greater Chicago area, creates models for energy analysis, gathers documents and prepares for LEED certifications, helps manage media outreach, and assists in administrative duties. Emily is a duct/envelope technician (DET...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 10:30am - 11:45am CST
Wisteria
10:30am CST
11:45am CST
1:30pm CST
Building performance repair and testing beyond single family
Speakers
Accurate-Airtight Exteriors
Torrance has performed energy audits, including multi-blower door testing and zonal pressure diagnostics, for small to large residential buildings, both existing and new construction. He has spoken nationally on energy efficiency techniques and procedures, participated in the development...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 1:30pm - 2:45pm CST
Wisteria
1:30pm CST
Confirming quality furnace installations
Speakers
Norman Bair Consulting
Norman has been doing combustion testing since 1975. He continues to find better ways of measuring and analyzing results to determine whether simple adjustments or more costly changes are needed to improve comfort, efficiency and operational effectiveness of the heating system...
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Slipstream
Adrian provides on-site training for Wisconsin’s Weatherization Assistance program. He has Building Performance Institute analyst and envelope certifications and is well-versed in all aspects of weatherization including the installation of heating systems and mechanical equipment...
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Sessions
- Sponsor Division of Energy Housing and Community Resources
- Track Weatherization
- Credits BPI, IACET, NARI, NATE, AIA, DSPS, ICC, ASHI, NAHB, PHIUS CPHC, RESNET
- Room moderator Barbara Smith
1:30pm CST
Developing dynamic production systems
Speakers
Remodelers Advantage Inc.
For the last 17 years, Tim has worked full-time with companies to help them improve profits by creating smooth, efficient production systems. He has seen countless companies and talked with hundreds of employees. Through these interviews and his work with the Remodelers Advantage...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 1:30pm - 2:45pm CST
Mangrove
1:30pm CST
Energy management, renewable energy, and the smart grid
Speakers
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Jenny holds a Master’s Degree in Land Resources and Energy Analysis and Policy from UW-Madison, and achieved Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification. CEM recognizes and teaches the importance of saving energy, money, and the environment, along with meeting customer comfort...
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1:30pm CST
FANtastic digital marketing: how to attract your ideal leads
Speakers
Meredith Communications
Meredith Oliver works with home builders who want to drive more traffic, leads, and sales. She is the founder and creative director of Meredith Communications, a digital marketing agency in Raleigh, NC specializing in home builder marketing. Meredith Communications is in its sixteenth...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 1:30pm - 2:45pm CST
Guava
1:30pm CST
Part I: attic and roof building science and code
Speakers
Building-Wright
Peter Yost has been building, renovating, researching, and consulting on high-performance homes for more than thirty years. His expertise ranges from construction waste management, material properties, field testing, and moisture analysis. Peter is technical director for the website...
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1:30pm CST
Solar for homes in Wisconsin
Speakers
RENEW Wisconsin
Tyler has been the executive director of RENEW Wisconsin since June 2013 and works to advance renewable energy including solar for residential applications. He is very familiar with the costs and financing of installing solar because he helps run a solar program that helps residents...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 1:30pm - 2:45pm CST
Portia
1:30pm CST
The economics of zero energy homes: single family insights
Speakers
Rocky Mountain Institute
Jacob leads the Residential Energy+ team at Rocky Mountain Institute, which drives cost-effective, market-based solutions to transform and expand home efficiency in the US. He has been working on energy, buildings and sustainable community development for 20 years. He has led many...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 1:30pm - 2:45pm CST
Tamarind
1:30pm CST
Water management for a sustainable building enclosure
Speakers
Hallmark Building Supplies Inc.
Kevin is a building materials specialist with over 20 years of experience in the residential construction market. Kevin’s education in architectural/residential design helps him recognize proper design for sustainable construction. He has combined building science and proper installation...
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Sessions
- Sponsor Hallmark Building Supplies Inc.
- Track New Construction
- Credits PHIUS CPHC, NAHB, IACET, NARI, ASHI, AIA, BPI, ICC, DSPS, NATE, RESNET
- Room moderator Mike Hoium
2:45pm CST
2:45pm CST
3:15pm CST
Part II: attic and roof configurations that work and why
Speakers
Building-Wright
Peter Yost has been building, renovating, researching, and consulting on high-performance homes for more than thirty years. His expertise ranges from construction waste management, material properties, field testing, and moisture analysis. Peter is technical director for the website...
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3:15pm CST
Air sealing inspections with thermography
Speakers
Bowen & Associates, LLC
Jay has been involved in the electrical construction trades since 1977 and has an Associates Degree in Electronics Technology. Jay holds a Wisconsin Masters Certificate, Wisconsin Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, and a Wisconsin State designer’s license in electrical...
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3:15pm CST
Build better performing, drier, and more durable exterior wall envelopes
Speakers
Universal Forest Products, Inc - North
Bob Murphy spent the earlier part of his career in the energy industry working with HVAC installers, insulation contractors, and builders on proven training methods to improve performance and homeowner satisfaction. The next phase of his career was focused in the building materials...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 3:15pm - 4:30pm CST
Wisteria
3:15pm CST
FANtastic follow-up: convert more prospects to purchasers
Speakers
Meredith Communications
Meredith Oliver works with home builders who want to drive more traffic, leads, and sales. She is the founder and creative director of Meredith Communications, a digital marketing agency in Raleigh, NC specializing in home builder marketing. Meredith Communications is in its sixteenth...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 3:15pm - 4:30pm CST
Guava
3:15pm CST
Improving the performance of concrete flooring
Speakers
Artisan Design and Finishing
Jeff has worked in residential and commercial remodeling for 22 years. For the last 15 years he has specialized in decorative concrete castings, concrete polishing and concrete coatings. Jeff owns and operates a business in Mount Horeb, WI dedicated to making beautiful concrete as...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 3:15pm - 4:30pm CST
Tamarind
3:15pm CST
Profit as seen from the job site
Speakers
Remodelers Advantage Inc.
For the last 17 years, Tim has worked full-time with companies to help them improve profits by creating smooth, efficient production systems. He has seen countless companies and talked with hundreds of employees. Through these interviews and his work with the Remodelers Advantage...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 3:15pm - 4:30pm CST
Mangrove
3:15pm CST
Smart grid and micro grid basics
Speakers
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
John Hippensteel is a solar energy technology instructor at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. For the last 20 years John has owned a renewable energy design build engineering firm. John is a registered professional engineer in the state of Wisconsin as well as NABCEP certified...
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3:15pm CST
The connected home
Speakers
Temperature Equipment Corporation
Ryan has been with Temperature Equipment Corporation since 1997. He was the 2007-08 president of the Illinois ASHRAE Chapter and is actively involved with several gas/electric utility committees. He has extensive experience with building automation systems (BAS), energy recovery ventilators...
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Thursday February 14, 2019 3:15pm - 4:30pm CST
Portia
Sessions
- Track Electrification
- Credits BPI, IACET, NARI, NATE, AIA, DSPS, ICC, ASHI, NAHB, PHIUS CPHC, RESNET
- Room moderator Linda Heipp
3:15pm CST
Web tools for all your high performance home business applications
Speakers
Department of Energy
Sam is the author of the book titled “Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry: How It Got Here, Why It’s Broken, and How to Fix It” that presents a comprehensive strategy for transforming the new homebuyer consumer experience. Sam brings the lessons from this book to housing executives...
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4:30pm CST
4:30pm CST
6:30pm CST
7:00am CST
7:00am CST
7:00am CST
7:00am CST
8:30am CST
Part III: attics and roofs that don't work and why
Speakers
Building-Wright
Peter Yost has been building, renovating, researching, and consulting on high-performance homes for more than thirty years. His expertise ranges from construction waste management, material properties, field testing, and moisture analysis. Peter is technical director for the website...
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8:30am CST
Cold climate air source heat pumps: advancements, opportunities, and applications
Speakers
Slipstream
Greg is currently working as a building performance specialist at Slipstream, involved in training and quality control. He is an accredited trainer, recognized by RESNET and BPI, and has developed and delivered multiple trainings that support advancing the building performance and...
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Friday February 15, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CST
Portia
Sessions
- Track HVAC
- Credits BPI, IACET, NARI, NATE, DSPS, ICC, ASHI, NAHB, PHIUS CPHC, AIA, RESNET
- Room moderator Andy Kuc
8:30am CST
Energy labeling: unlocking the value of an energy efficient home
Speakers
Focus on Energy
Steve is a building analyst certified through the Building Performance Institute and is a licensed Wisconsin home inspector. Having worked as a journeyman carpenter, construction project manager, architectural technician and technical college instructor, he brings over 30 years of...
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Friday February 15, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CST
Tamarind
8:30am CST
Energy management, renewable energy, and the smart grid (REPEAT)
Speakers
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Jenny holds a Master’s Degree in Land Resources and Energy Analysis and Policy from UW-Madison, and achieved Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification. CEM recognizes and teaches the importance of saving energy, money, and the environment, along with meeting customer comfort...
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8:30am CST
Healthy is the new green
Speakers
Step Beyond Green to Healthy
John has been with Water Doctors for over nine years in the water treatment industry. He has specialized in residential and commercial treatment needs for large custom projects to filling the needs of tiny homes. In the residential world, he has been involved with helping chemically...
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Step Beyond Green to Healthy
Quinn has nearly 20 years in the appliance industry and manufacturer specific trainings, and has a unique knowledge and understanding of products that correlate to the healthy approach. Five years ago, he was introduced to Step Beyond Green to Healthy and learned new ways to help...
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Step Beyond Green to Healthy
Jonathan founded Step Beyond Green to Healthy in 2011 with the goal to help people achieve their goals, regardless of how hard it may be. He has experience in owning two companies, designing residential and commercial construction projects, writing specifications, managing projects...
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Sessions
- Sponsor Hallmark Building Supplies Inc.
- Track New Construction
- Credits AIA, ASHI, IACET, ICC, NAHB, NARI, PHIUS CPHC, BPI, NATE, RESNET, DSPS
- Room moderator Mike Hoium
8:30am CST
Lead and asbestos dust containment during energy upgrades
Speakers
Slipstream
Cory is a hands-on energy professional with nearly 20 years of experience in various facets of building performance. He distills technical information and client requirements to crews and sub-contractors to ensure quality work and effective collaboration. Cory leads a variety of Slipstream's...
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8:30am CST
Overcoming the justification mindset
Speakers
Otogawa-Anschel Design Build
Michael is a nationally recognized expert on green design and building with over 23 years of experience. He writes for various publications and trains and speaks at events around the country. Michael is the owner of OA Design-Build, an award winning and nationally celebrated firm...
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Friday February 15, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CST
Mangrove
8:30am CST
Strategic planning by the numbers
Speakers
Remodelers Advantage Inc.
Victoria Downing, President of Remodelers Advantage Inc., is a leading authority in the remodeling industry. For nearly 30 years, Victoria has worked with owners of remodeling companies across the United States and Canada, to help them build strong, consistently profitable businesses...
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Friday February 15, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CST
Wisteria
8:30am CST
The evolution of geothermal heating and cooling
Speakers
Wisconsin Geothermal Association
Jeffrey has served as the executive director of the Wisconsin Geothermal Association (WGA) for eight years. The WGA is one of several construction-related associations that he manages. He has over 30 years of experience, including plumbing-heating-cooling, geothermal, mechanical...
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MEP Associates, LLC
Brian is the director of geothermal operations for MEP Associates where he oversees all geothermal projects. He is involved with all aspects of the projects from procurement, design, project management, and commissioning. Brian works with mechanical engineers on energy efficient designs...
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Wisconsin Well & Water Systems
Bruce Walker is the owner of Wisconsin Well & Water Systems, LLC, a water well drilling and pump installation company that also specializes in vertical geothermal drilling. Over the past several years they have been one of the leading residential drillers in the state. Bruce is currently...
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Friday February 15, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CST
Guava
Sessions
- Track HVAC
- Credits BPI, IACET, NARI, NATE, AIA, DSPS, ICC, ASHI, NAHB, PHIUS CPHC, RESNET
- Room moderator Anna Nadon
9:45am CST
9:45am CST
10:15am CST
Air sealing and insulation best practices (REPEAT)
Speakers
Building Performance Center
Chris Clay is the senior technical trainer and quality assurance coordinator for the Opportunity Council's Building Performance Center. Chris has inspected over 1000 weatherization and home repair projects since coming to work for the OC in 1994. Chris has seen the good, the bad...
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Slipstream
Bob Pfeiffer is a BPI proctor for QCI, BA, EP, and WHALCI. He is a production-based trainer and training developer. Bob has been involved in all phases of the retrofit industry since 1976, including work with the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program and the Low-Income Weatherization...
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10:15am CST
Consumer connections: better ways to market energy services
Speakers
Rocky Mountain Institute
Jacob leads the Residential Energy+ team at Rocky Mountain Institute, which drives cost-effective, market-based solutions to transform and expand home efficiency in the US. He has been working on energy, buildings and sustainable community development for 20 years. He has led many...
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Friday February 15, 2019 10:15am - 11:30am CST
Wisteria
10:15am CST
Estimating in the modern era
Speakers
Otogawa-Anschel Design Build
Michael is a nationally recognized expert on green design and building with over 23 years of experience. He writes for various publications and trains and speaks at events around the country. Michael is the owner of OA Design-Build, an award winning and nationally celebrated firm...
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Friday February 15, 2019 10:15am - 11:30am CST
Mangrove
10:15am CST
High performance HVAC systems: installation, service, and sizing
Speakers
Temperature Equipment Corporation
Ryan has been with Temperature Equipment Corporation since 1997. He was the 2007-08 president of the Illinois ASHRAE Chapter and is actively involved with several gas/electric utility committees. He has extensive experience with building automation systems (BAS), energy recovery ventilators...
Read More →
Friday February 15, 2019 10:15am - 11:30am CST
Portia
Sessions
- Track HVAC
- Credits BPI, IACET, NARI, NATE, DSPS, ICC, ASHI, AIA, NAHB, PHIUS CPHC, RESNET
- Room moderator Lindsey Elton
10:15am CST
Kitchen and bath efficiencies
Speakers
Remodelers Advantage Inc.
For the last 17 years, Tim has worked full-time with companies to help them improve profits by creating smooth, efficient production systems. He has seen countless companies and talked with hundreds of employees. Through these interviews and his work with the Remodelers Advantage...
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10:15am CST
Modular prefab zero energy residential design
Speakers
TBDA, Ltd.
Tom Bassett-Dilley has designed numerous new and remodeled energy-efficient buildings. He is a Certified Passive House Consultant, president of Passive House Alliance Chicago and speaks widely on Passive House, green preservation, and residential design.
Friday February 15, 2019 10:15am - 11:30am CST
Cypress
10:15am CST
Reducing radon to reduce costs and liability
Speakers
Engineering Extension at Kansas State University
Bruce has been the director of engineering extension at Kansas State University since 2011 and a state extension specialist in energy, radon and indoor air quality since 1982. He has conducted radon training and public education since 1989 for the Midwest Universities Radon Consortium...
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Friday February 15, 2019 10:15am - 11:30am CST
Tamarind
10:15am CST
Smart grid and micro grid basics (REPEAT)
Speakers
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
John Hippensteel is a solar energy technology instructor at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. For the last 20 years John has owned a renewable energy design build engineering firm. John is a registered professional engineer in the state of Wisconsin as well as NABCEP certified...
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10:15am CST
What is good housing design?
Speakers
Department of Energy
Sam is the author of the book titled “Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry: How It Got Here, Why It’s Broken, and How to Fix It” that presents a comprehensive strategy for transforming the new homebuyer consumer experience. Sam brings the lessons from this book to housing executives...
Read More →
10:15am CST
What you need to know about furnaces and air conditioners if you're NOT an HVAC professional
Speakers
Slipstream
Scott is a nationally recognized expert in residential energy research and energy efficiency program evaluation. Over the past 28 years, he has implemented field studies investigating various aspects of space heating, air conditioning, water heating and plug-load energy use, and has...
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Friday February 15, 2019 10:15am - 11:30am CST
Guava
Sessions
- Track HVAC
- Credits BPI, IACET, NARI, NATE, DSPS, ICC, ASHI, NAHB, PHIUS CPHC, AIA, RESNET
- Room moderator Nancy Alberte
11:30am CST
12:45pm CST
Getting to zero energy with structural insulated panels (REPEAT)
Speakers
Enercept, Inc. and Golz Enterprises
Jon is the owner of Golz Enterprises, working together to educate builders, designers, bankers, appraisers, engineers and the general public about the values associated with SIP construction. From increased comfort, value and efficiency to lower utility costs and a smaller carbon...
Read More →
Friday February 15, 2019 12:45pm - 2:00pm CST
Expo
12:45pm CST
Ductless heat pump applications for high performance homes
Speakers
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating
Mike has been in the HVAC Industry since 2005 where he has worked on all levels including contracting, distribution and manufacturing. Mike joined Mitsubishi Electric in 2014 as commercial area manager before transitioning to a residential area sales manager, both for the Chicago...
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Friday February 15, 2019 12:45pm - 2:00pm CST
Mangrove
Recorded session
- Sponsor WPPI Energy
- Track HVAC
- Credits BPI, IACET, NARI, NATE, DSPS, ICC, ASHI, AIA, NAHB, PHIUS CPHC, RESNET
- Room moderator Nancy Alberte
12:45pm CST
A case study in high performance lessons learned
Speakers
ZeroEnergy Design
Matt Genaze is an architect and project manager at ZED, a Boston architecture firm ranked #2 in the nation for sustainability by Architecture Magazine due to its dedicated focus on passive and net zero energy houses and multifamily buildings. Matt shepherds projects from schematic...
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Friday February 15, 2019 12:45pm - 2:00pm CST
Tamarind
12:45pm CST
Avoiding the white kitchen trend
Speakers
Otogawa-Anschel Design Build
Michael is a nationally recognized expert on green design and building with over 23 years of experience. He writes for various publications and trains and speaks at events around the country. Michael is the owner of OA Design-Build, an award winning and nationally celebrated firm...
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12:45pm CST
Getting the most out of your manometer
Speakers
The Energy Conservatory
Paul Morin had 15 years of carpentry experience before starting as a weatherization auditor in 1991. Paul worked for the Center for Energy and Environment diagnosing home performance issues for 12 years and has been with the Energy Conservatory since 2009 in a sales and technical...
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Sessions
- Sponsor Division of Energy Housing and Community Resources
- Track Weatherization
- Credits BPI, IACET, NARI, NATE, AIA, DSPS, ICC, ASHI, NAHB, PHIUS CPHC, RESNET
- Room moderator Don Hynek
12:45pm CST
How do you compare: performance metrics of the high performers
Speakers
Remodelers Advantage Inc.
Victoria Downing, President of Remodelers Advantage Inc., is a leading authority in the remodeling industry. For nearly 30 years, Victoria has worked with owners of remodeling companies across the United States and Canada, to help them build strong, consistently profitable businesses...
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Friday February 15, 2019 12:45pm - 2:00pm CST
Wisteria
12:45pm CST
Lessons learned: how to grow a successful business
Speakers
Focus on Energy
As a regional manager for Southern Wisconsin, Chad manages participating trade allies in the Focus on Energy state run, utility funded program. Chad uses his experience as a trade ally to actively work with local trade allies to teach them how to bring the incentives, safety, and...
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Friday February 15, 2019 12:45pm - 2:00pm CST
Guava
12:45pm CST
Multi-layer decking: using cellular PVC technology
Speakers
Royal Building Products
Kay has been involved with building and remodeling for 30+ years. She started out as the owner of a kitchen and bath design showroom working with new construction and remodeling, with decisions being driven by the homeowner. Kay is now the market development manager for the Chicagoland...
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12:45pm CST
2:00pm CST
2:00pm CST
2:30pm CST
Closing plenary - What housing professionals need to know about net zero and the new energy grid
Speakers
Rocky Mountain Institute
Jacob leads the Residential Energy+ team at Rocky Mountain Institute, which drives cost-effective, market-based solutions to transform and expand home efficiency in the US. He has been working on energy, buildings and sustainable community development for 20 years. He has led many...
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Xcel Energy
Deb Erwin is Xcel Energy’s manager of regulatory policy for Wisconsin and Michigan. Deb has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. Prior to joining Xcel Energy in 2014, Deb worked...
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Sunrun Inc.
Amy
Heart is director of public policy and attorney with Sunrun. Sunrun is the nation’s largest residential solar company,
serving 23 states, including Wisconsin. Based in Milwaukee, Amy
leads Sunrun’s rooftop solar policy efforts from Great Lakes states to Texas.
Prior...
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RENEW Wisconsin
Tyler has been the executive director of RENEW Wisconsin since June 2013 and works to advance renewable energy including solar for residential applications. He is very familiar with the costs and financing of installing solar because he helps run a solar program that helps residents...
Read More →
Sessions
- Credits IACET, NAHB, NARI, ASHI, BPI, AIA, ICC, PHIUS CPHC, RESNET, NATE, DSPS