Four Corners Utility Efficiency ExchangePresented August 14-15, 2008 at Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado
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| Thursday, August 14, 2008 |
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5:00 - 6:30 pm Networking Reception at Train Museum in downtown Durango |
| Friday, August 15, 2008 |
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8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration with continental breakfast served and selection of lunchtime roundtable discussion topics 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Opening Keynote Presentation Tom Plant, Director, Colorado Governor's Energy Office Biographical Sketch: Tom worked in the Climate Change department of the Union of Concerned Scientists in Washington, DC. At UCS, he explored the causes of global climate change and examined transportation and energy solutions to reduce the emissions contributing to climate change. Prior to UCS, and after graduating from Colorado State University, Tom worked as an exploration Geologist. Tom has traveled around the world and taught school in Central America. In 1994, Tom and his wife Dawn Dennison established The Acoustic Coffeehouse in Nederland which became known nationally as a community gathering place and for the many famous musicians who played in the small living room setting. Tom & Dawn ran the coffeehouse for seven years, selling the business in 2001. Tom lives in Nederland with his wife Dawn, dog Fergus, and a horse named Chester. 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Energy Efficiency Program Snapshots
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Refreshment break 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Partnering with Manufacturers 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Partnering with Municipalities 11:30 - 12 noon Partnering with Wholesale Power Providers 12 noon - 1:00 pm Lunch Buffet and Roundtable Discussion 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Energy Efficiency Program Ally Snapshots
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. What's up in New Mexico? 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. What's up in Utah and Arizona? 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Tariffs and Energy Efficiency Planning 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. Refreshment break 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Integrating Wind Energy with Storage Heating Systems 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. Partnering with Weatherization Agencies 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Selling Energy Efficiency At the Kitchen Table 4:45 - 5:00 p.m. Closing Remarks 5:00 p.m. Adjourn 5:00 - 6:30 pm Networking Reception |
Archived Sponsors from 2008
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La Plata Electric Association provides its members safe, reliable electricity at the lowest reasonable cost while being environmentally responsible. About 4,000 of LaPlata's 30,000 members have signed up for its WattWatcher® Time-of-Use rates and save between 5 percent and 50 percent over the standard residential rate. LaPlata also offers energy efficiency credits for installation of electric space and water heating systems on its WattWatcher rates, and stocks water heaters for member pick-up. 
Empire Electric Association is a non-profit, member owned rural electric Cooperative. We provide electric power to residential, commercial and industrial customers in southwest Colorado and southeast Utah. We are currently serving more than 15,000 customers over 1,869 miles of energized line in a 3,500 square mile service territory. 
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association is a wholesale electric power supplier owned by the 44 electric cooperatives it serves. Tri-State generates and transports electricity to its member systems throughout a 250,000 square-mile territory across Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. 
Colorado Rural Electric Association is the statewide trade association representing Colorado's electric cooperatives. CREA's membership is composed of all of the state's 22 electric distribution cooperative associations and one generation and transmission cooperative. 
Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities (CAMU) is a non-profit organization that represents the 32 cities and towns throughout Colorado that own and operate their own electric and natural gas systems. CAMU is a source for legislative representation, training and information for its members. There are 29 municipal electric systems and seven municipal gas systems operating within the state of Colorado. In combination these municipal utilities serve a population base of approximately 815,000 Colorado residents. 
Convectair's creation in 1983 stems from a large Canadian public utility's search for innovative residential heating solutions combined with the experience and knowhow of a leading European group. For over 20 years, Convectair has been dedicated to providing more energy efficient solutions to homeowners in North America. Its products include reliable electronic controls, proprietary heating elements and advanced cabinet design. This expertise is helping over 100 co-ops better respond to their membersí needs while improving their load profile. 
Marathon Water Heaters is a manufacturer of non-metallic, lifetime warranty, thermal-storage electric water heaters with the highest efficiency ratings in the industry. Marathon has active programs with over 250 distribution and G&T cooperatives across the country. 
Market Development Group works with energy organizations and their allies to design, develop and deliver innovative marketing plans and programs that address energy efficiency, renewable energy and customer service objectives. The EGIA/Anaheim Utilities Home Energy Makeover Contest and the Orlando Utilities Commission CFL Fund Raiser are among the programs that weíve conceived, developed, adapted and implemented. ìMarket Developmentsî is our free email newsletter that details our current projects and other items of interest. To view it online or subscribe, visit 
Service Concepts represents service - the cooperative way. We were created by Co-ops, for Co-ops, to provide new ways to bring value-added services to rural communities while reinforcing the cooperatives' value. Our track record is solid - in 7 years we've grown to work with over 300 cooperatives in 42 states. 
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