PM Engineer

The Engineered Systems Fourth Annual Green Intelligent Buildings Conference

Taking place March 25-26 in Arlington, VA @ the Westin.

With the current economic climate how can you justify attending this year's Green & Intelligent Buildings Conference? The answer is simple:

·         Intelligent Buildings provide a great payback and help to achieve sustainability goals, providing great returns even in these tough times.

·         The recently passed economic stimulus package includes significant funds for energy upgrades for schools, hospitals, and other government facilities. Learn more about these programs and the technologies needed for implementation.

·         The conference is conveniently located just outside of Washington D.C. in Arlington, Virginia. Easy to get to by air, road or train.

·         Take the time to network, learn from industry leaders and earn continuing education CEUs. 

For more information or to register visit www.greenintelligentbuildings.com/conference.  Purchase one registration at full price and get the second registration free -- $595 value. Bring your co-worker!

Program Highlights:

• Keynote, Kathleen Hogan, Director of The Climate Protection Partnerships Division at the U.S. EPA will deliver the keynote and set the stage for the conference.  You will learn about the EPA's evolving and leading role in carbon reduction and building performance initiatives, such as ENERGY STAR and Climate Leaders.
• Hear from owners and engineers about their experiences applying intelligence and efficiency in education and commercial office facilities.
• Improve your understanding of the lifecycle for green and intelligent buildings, from planning and design to commissioning and operations.
• See how lighting control and daylighting serve as critical applications for saving energy, achieving sustainability, and improving occupant comfort.
• Learn about emerging technology in building automation and control with topics that range from sensors to system optimization.
• Further your understanding of high performance building concepts, such as active chilled beams and active facades, and related aspects of control.
• Hear how the Energy Efficiency Partnership of Greater Washington is facilitating energy efficiency retrofitting of commercial buildings. 

Other highlighted sessions & workshops include:

"Intelligent Buildings & Sustainability By Market"
Presented by: Tommy Russo, Akridge
  Progressive school and commercial office owners illustrate real intelligent and sustainable building projects.

"Designing & Commissioning Intelligent Buildings"
Presented by: Paul Ehrlich, Building Intelligent Group & Rebecca Ellis, Questions & Solutions Engineering
  Learn how design & commissioning best practices and processes contribute to high performance intelligent and sustainable buildings.

"Operating & Maintaining Intelligent Buildings"
Presented by: Harry Kohal, Eagle Technology & Kevin Fuller, Interval Data Systems
  Learn how technology and best practices maximize building performance over time.

"Planning & Financing Intelligent Buildings"
Presented by: John Christmas, Hannon-Armstrong
  Examine the planning process and learn about financing approaches for energy efficient and intelligent buildings.

"Powering Intelligent Buildings: Energy & Demand Response"
Presented by: Jack McGowan, Energy Control Inc.
  Further your understanding of energy issues and demand response.

The event is sponsored by Tridium & Lumisys, in partnership with LonMark, and endorsed by CABA.

PDH Credits are available to attendees.