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2008 Associate Member Meeting

June 19, 2008
Nashville, Tennessee

Gov. Phil Bredesen, Tennessee

Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen gives the lunch keynote at the SEEA Associate Meeting on June 19th, 2008 in Nashville, TN

June 2008 Meeting Attendees

Front: Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen
Left to Right: Jeff Harris, Alliance to Save Energy; Robert Burnette, Dominion; Raiford Smith, Duke Energy; Marilyn Brown, GA Tech; John Sibley, SEEA; Ben Taube, SEEA; Robert Hawsey, Oak Ridge National Lab; Leonard Haynes, Southern Co.; Alex Tapia, SEEA; Joe Hoagland, Tennessee Valley Authority

8:30-10:00
Dr. Dana Christensen: Breakfast and Keynote
Associate Laboratory Director
Energy and Engineering Sciences
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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10:00-10:15
Ben Taube: Welcome and SEEA Updates
SEEA Executive Director
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10:15-11:30
Panel Discussion:
Policy Trends in the Southeast
Moderated by Dr. Marilyn Brown
Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy

Panelists:
Jeff Harris, Alliance to Save Energy View Presentation
Alex Tapia, SEEA
Stephen Smith, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
Ben Taube, SEEA
View, 2008 Kentucky Energy Efficiency Policy Updates
View, 2008 Georgia Energy Efficiency Policy Updates

11:30-12:00
Dr. Joe Hoagland: Tennessee Valley Authority: Becoming a National Leader on Energy Efficiency
Vice President, Energy Efficiency and Demand Response, TVA
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12:00-1:15
Governor Phil Bredesen: Lunch and Keynote:
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1:15-1:30
Patrick Hughes: Anticipating and Measuring Consumer Behavior in Energy Efficiency
Director of the Building Technologies Research and Integration Center
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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1:30-2:45
Panel Discussion:
Innovation in Energy Efficiency Technologies
Moderated by Dr. Robert Hawsey
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program, ORNL

Panelists:
Kevin Ruppelt, General Electric View presentation
Greg Merritt, CREE View presentation
Donna Harper, Honeywell Utility Solutions View presentation
Igal Zamir, MetroLight View presentation
Rick Marsh, LP Building Products View presentation

2:45-3:15
Steve Morgan: Modeling the Cambridge Energy Alliance in the Southeast
Lead Program Consultant, Cambridge Energy Alliance
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3:15-4:00
Dr. Marilyn Brown: Associate Discussion: The direction of SEEA

4:00
Closing Remarks

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Best Practice Reports for Community Energy Efficiency Programs

Turn off everything not in use: lights, TVs, computers, etc.

During hot months, keep window coverings closed on the south, east and west windows. In winter, let the sun in.

Glass fireplace doors help stop heat from being lost up the chimney. Also, close the fireplace damper when not in use.

ENERGY STAR® compact fluorescent bulbs use two-thirds less energy and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent light bulbs.

Activate "sleep" features on computers and office equipment that power down when not in use for a while.

Dress appropriately for the weather, and set your thermostat to the lowest possible comfortable setting.

When cooking, keep the lids on pots. Better yet, use a microwave oven instead.

Install low-flow showerheads and sink aerators to reduce hot water use.

Replace your five most used light bulbs with ENERGY STAR® compact fluorescent bulbs to save $60 each year in energy costs.

Only heat or cool the rooms you need - close vents and doors of unused rooms.

Use cold water for laundry and save up to $63 a year - detergents formulated for cold water get clothes just as clean.

Storm windows can reduce heat lost by single-paned windows by 25-50 percent during the winter.

To save on hot water, take five-minute showers instead of baths.

In summer, use fans whenever possible instead of AC, and ventilate at night this way when practical. Fans cost less to use than AC.

Turn off office equipment during longer periods of non-use to cut energy costs and improve longevity.

Seal and weatherstrip your windows and doors to ensure that you're not wasting energy heating or cooling through leaks to the outdoors.

Your water heater should be set at "warm", so that a thermometer held under running water reads no more than 120 degrees.

Check the furnance or air conditioner filter each month, and clean or replace it as needed.

Insulate ducts to improve your heating system’s efficiency and your own comfort.

Do only full loads when using the clothes washer or dishwasher.

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