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2009 Associate Member Meeting

October 14, 2009
New Orleans, Louisiana

October 2009 Meeting Attendees

Left to right: Steve Gleason, Shaw, Inc.; Greg Merritt, Cree, Inc.; Bob Burnette, Dominion; Louisiana Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu; Ben Taube, Rick Marsh and Alex Tapia with SEEA

8:00-9:30
Lori LeBlanc: Breakfast and Keynote
Deputy Secretary
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources

9:30-10:00
Ben Taube: Welcome and SEEA updates
SEEA Executive Director
View presentation

The Shaw Group: Opening Remarks

10:00-11:00
Panel Discussion:
Policy Trends in the Southeast
Moderated by Ben Taube
Executive Director, SEEA

Panelists:
Troy Von Ottnot, South Coast Solar
Alex Tapia, SEEA
Wade Byrd View presentation

11:00-12:00
Panel Discussion:
Utilities in the Southeast and EE Programs
Moderated by Ben Taube
Executive Director, SEEA

Panelists:
Bob Burnette, Dominion Power View presentation
Jeff Pratt, Oglethorpe Power View presentation
Bernie Steen, Entergy View presentation

1:00-2:00
Lunch and Keynote:
Featuring Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu

The Shaw Group: Opening Remarks

11:00-12:00
Panel Discussion:
Innovation in Energy Efficiency Technologies
Moderated by Stephen Shelton
Louisiana Clean Tech Network

Panelists:
Mitsubishi Electric: Advancement in HVAC View presentation
OPower: Energy Efficiency and Behavioral Programs View presentation
Cree: LED Lighting View presentation

1:00-2:00
Lunch and Keynote:
Featuring Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu

The Shaw Group: Opening Remarks

2:00-3:00
Panel Discussion:
Municipal Governments and EE Programs
Moderated by Steve Gleason
Shaw Environmental

Panelists:
John Moore, City of New Orleans View presentation
Linda Stone, Global Green View presentation
Bill Abolt, Shaw Environmental View presentation

4:00
Closing Remarks

Latest Updates

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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