The National Council for Public-Private Partnerships & the Association of Defense Communities Present: SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 ARMY/NAVY CLUB WASHINGTON, DC
RECHARGING THE NATION S FEDERAL ENERGY PROJECTS Reduced budgets and a gridlocked procurement process are leaving many federal energy projects behind, but new and longtime leaders at the Pentagon and other agencies are still trying to make their marks in the final years of this Administration. Key Questions What does it mean for federal energy policy? How does it impact those working to implement projects? ow can we break through the barriers to advance energy H opportunities? Will the midterm elections have an impact? The National Council for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP) and the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) leading nonprofit organizations in the field of energy partnerships are teaming up to co-host The Fifth Annual Federal Energy Workshop & Defense Energy Partnership Forum on September 16 in Washington to address these questions and overall trends in defense energy. Who Should Attend Public sector leaders using or exploring energy partnerships Energy developers Energy efficiency firms Utilities Energy project investors DoD and federal energy officers Renewable energy and green construction firms With a mix of expert panels and interactive discussions, this event offers industry leaders the opportunity to provide critical feedback on current federal energy initiatives and develop solutions to real-world issues. 2
Program of Events September 16, 2014 8:00 AM Registration Opens 8:45 AM 9:00 AM Welcome and Introductions 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Military Services Energy Policy Update Hear from the leaders in charge of energy policy at each of the service branches as they brief attendees on the current status of the military s energy projects and their energy goals and discuss the opportunities for partnership with the public and private sectors. 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:15 AM 11:15 AM Federal Agency Energy Program Update Program directors from various federal agencies will discuss their current projects and energy goals. 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM Breakout Sessions Joining Forces How to use PPA and ESPC authorities together to develop joint supply-side and demand-side energy projects. The Future of P3s and P4s Between Utilities, the Military Services and Federal Agencies With challenged federal capital budgets and growing needs for energy-related infrastructure improvements, P3s and P4s will play an increasingly vital role in accomplishing the goals of governments and public regulated, municipally-owned and cooperative utility companies. The Panel will focus on the business drivers and opportunities for energy partnerships to meet the growing needs of the military services, federal agencies and utility companies for addressing important issues such as renewable energy generation, energy security and future electricity generation and infrastructure improvements. 12:30 PM 1:30 PM Lunch General Session Federal Energy Trends Roundtable With gridlock on Capitol Hill and continuing budget battles, one of the few places to find clarity on energy policy is through DC analysts. This town hall forum will feature an interactive dialogue between leading experts discussing a wide array of views and insights on what to expect on energy policy in the months to come and how the second round of the sequester may impact energy projects. 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:15 PM Breakout Sessions Opportunities and Tools to Increase Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency and conservation can be as important to DoD and other federal agencies as developing new sources of energy. This session will explore the latest technologies and procurement strategies available for energy managers aiming to lower energy costs. Sun Powered Homes: The Rise of Solar Energy in Military Housing and Facilities Housing developers recent initiative to install solar panels in military housing has helped DoD and the service branches reach their sustainability goals and increase energy security. 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 5:00 PM Breakouts The Future of Third-Party Financing and Renewable Energy Tax Credits Renewable energy credits are set to expire, raising the question as to whether third-party financing will remain economically viable. This session will focus on how the energy industry will need to adapt to this potential change in federal energy tax policy. Moving Forward with Co-Generation Projects Capturing wasted heat from energy generation could greatly reduce fuel costs and dramatically cut the emissions of carbon dioxide. Renewed interest co-generation technology may help DoD and other federal agencies meet their energy sustainability goals and reduce energy usage. 5:00 PM Federal Energy Workshop Concludes 3
Workshop Speakers Brad Bateman, Vice President and General Manager, Federal Government Programs, Johnson Controls, Inc. Joe Bonnin, Director, Pricing & Structured Finance, Siemens Government Services (invited) Edward L. Bradley III, Deputy Director, U.S. Veterans Administration s Office of Asset Enterprise Management (invited) Kevin Kampschroer, Federal Director, General Services Administration s Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings and Agency Senior Climate Change Adaptation Official George Kendrick, Senior Principal, Energy and Environment, Stantec Richard Kidd, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Energy Seth Kirshenberg, Managing Partner, Kutak Rock LLP Mark Lavin, Vice President of Project Development, Balfour Beatty Military Housing Taite McDonald, Senior Advisor at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Anita Molino, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Bostonia Partners LLC Linda Collins, Public Utilities Specialist, General Services Administration Mike Cooper, President, Association of Defense Communities; Chairman, Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission John Dukes, Executive Director, Federal and Public Sector North America, East, Constellation Energy Robert Eidson, Lead Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton Peter Flynn, Executive Vice President, Bostonia Partners LLC Amanda R. Simpson, Executive Director, Army Energy Initiatives Task Force Patricia W. Garland, CHP Technical Support Coordinator, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Department of Energy Phil Smith, Director, Federal Project Development, Honeywell Aaron Gilmore, Vice President of Solar Development, SolarCity Claudia Tighe, CHP Deployment Lead, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy Roberto Guerrero, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy Robert Tritt, Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge, LLP Dr. Bruce Hedman, Technology Director, Institute for Industrial Productivity Dr. Timothy Unruh, Program Director, Department of Energy s Federal Energy Management Program Sheila Slocum Hollis, Treasurer, United States Energy Association; Partner and Chair, Washington Office, Duane Morris, LLP Mark Wagner, Vice President Government Relations, Johnson Controls, Inc. Daniel White, Director, Berkeley Research Group 4
Registration REGISTRATION CATEGORIES EARLY REGISTRATION ON-SITE REGISTRATION ADC & NCPPP MEMBERS Members will receive a special code via email that must be entered during the online registration process $150 (Discount applies for both ADC and NCPPP members) $200 (Discount applies for both ADC and NCPPP members) NON-MEMBERS $250 $300 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (This rate does not apply to contractors) $35 GROUP DISCOUNTS 3 to 4 attendees 10% discount 5 or more attendees 25% discount Please contact Susie Gingrich at sgingrich@ncppp.org for details on how to register groups. Cancellations, Refunds & No-Show Policies Telephone cancellations are not accepted. All cancellations must be received in writing no later than Tuesday, September 2, 2014, via fax: (202) 289-7499 or email: sgingrich@ncppp.org. There is a $50 cancellation fee. A refund, less a $50 cancellation fee, will be granted for cancellations received by or on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after Tuesday, September 2, 2014. A registered attendee who does not attend the conference and does not submit a written cancellation by Tuesday, September 2, 2014, will be considered a noshow and is still liable for any outstanding balance. Substitutions of attendees must be submitted via email to sgingrich@ncppp.org no later than Friday, September 12, 2014, after which substitutions will be processed onsite. 5
Sponsors ADC and NCPPP would like to thank our event sponsors: PLATINUM EVENT SPONSOR GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR BREAKFAST SPONSOR BREAK SPONSOR 6
Sponsors ADC and NCPPP would like to thank our event sponsors: Take a Leadership Role in the Energy Partnership Forum! Why Become an Energy Forum Sponsor? Get Your Message to the Right People ADC and NCPPP bring together key decision makers important to your organization. With attendees from defense communities, state governments, the private sector, DoD and other federal agencies, the Fifth Annual Federal Energy Workshop & Defense Energy Partnership Forum is the ideal event to showcase your organization s capabilities. Be Recognized as a Leader in Your Field Partnering with ADC and NCPPP helps your organization communicate your value to ADC and NCPPP members by demonstrating your commitment to their issues. Play a Lead Role in the Forum Program Work with ADC and NCPPP to develop a session or workshop that will offer significant value to Forum attendees and demonstrate your organization s expertise. To find the right opportunity for your organization, download the sponsorship brochure at ncppp.org/energy. 7