June 11-12, 2015 Clean Energy Economy Conference

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Clean Energy Economy Conference
A collaboration between the North Country & Mohawk Valley Economic Development Regions
June 11-12, 2015
A forum for educators, practitioners, community leaders, industry professionals and others to share information about clean energy opportunities in the
Mohawk Valley & Adirondack North Country regions.
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2015 Conference Leadership
PLANNING DIRECTORS
Jon Montan
(Retired) Planner III; St. Lawrence County Planning Office
Jon retired in June, 2012 after a planning career with St. Lawrence County for over
30 years. His most recent area of interest is the sustainable use of renewable energy
resources as we transition away from our excessive reliance on fossil fuels. In addition to serving as Co-Director of the planning team for the 2015 Clean Energy
Economy Conference, he lectures at local universities on occasion. His wife and he
live in a net-zero home near Canton, NY that gets its entire yearly energy requirement for space heating, appliances &lighting from the sun. He is also an active member of the UnitarianUniversalist Church of Canton.
Christian Mercurio
Deputy Director, Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development
Council
PLANNING TEAM
Christian is Deputy Director of the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council and serves on The MV500 Project. Previously, Christian served as
Director of Community & Economic Development for the City of Rome. For
Rome, Christian led the development of transformational industrial, brownfield,
green infrastructure, and clean energy projects – including the Navigation Center, Mohawk River Trail, Tannery
Landfill Solar Farm, and mixed-use revitalization of the East Dominick / Bellamy Harbor district. He is pastpresident of the NYS Urban Forestry Council, a founding member of the MV Sustainability Plan Committee, and
has been recognized for innovations in brownfield redevelopment and green infrastructure. Christian is a graduate
of SUNY-ESF, and lives in Rome with his wife, Andrea, and two children, Carmella and Stone.
Dr. Stephen Bird
Clarkson University
Dr. Amanda Lavigne
ANCA,Conference Coordinator
Kim DesChamp
CITEC, NC EDGE ROC
Dr. Emily Martz
ANCA
Michael DeWein
North Bransh Service
Dan Mason
Director Emeritus
Kate Fish
ANCA
Dr. David Murphy
St. Lawrence University
Mark Kaucher
Mohawk Valley EDGE, ROC
Daniel Parker
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy
Jennifer Harvill
Tug Hill Commission
Mario Roefaro
NYPA
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2015 Conference Leadership
EVENT CHAIRS
Nicholas O. Matt
Chairman & CEO, Matt Brewing Company; Mohawk Valley
REDC Executive Committee
Mr. Matt is Chairman & CEO of the Matt Brewing Company, a four generation family brewery whose roots date back to the founding of the company by his grandfather over 125 years ago. The Matt Brewery is one of
America’s few remaining historic regional breweries, and today its leading
products are the award winning Saranac line of craft beers which are sold
throughout the east coast. Nick is a native of Utica, NY and joined the
brewery after many years with Richardson-Vick's and Procter & Gamble where he last served as President of the
Vick's Health Care Division. In addition to being Chairman & CEO of the brewery, Nick has been extremely active
in the community. He currently serves on the Board of the Mohawk Valley EDGE, the area’s lead economic development organization, and previously filled the Board Chairman position for 5 years. Mr. Matt also serves on the Mohawk Valley Regional Council and its executive committee. has been a board member of St. Elizabeth Medical Center for 15 years and was the recipient of their “Humanitarian of the Year Award” in 1999. Mr. Matt is one of the
founding board member of the Mohawk Valley Heart Institute and is a former board member of the United Way of
Utica. He served on the board and executive committee of the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce and in 2002
was named the Chamber’s “John O’Toole Person of the Year”. Nick was also the recipient of the Genesis Joseph R.
Carucci Community Appreciation Award in 2012. In addition, Nick has served as Chairman of the Board of the
Brewers' Association, the trade association for America's small and independent brewers. Nick is a graduate of Union College and holds an MBA from Cornell’s Johnson School of Management. He served as a Naval Officer
aboard the USS Essex and USS Macdonough.
Anthony G. Collins
President, Clarkson University; North Country REDC Co-Chair
Currently serving as Clarkson's 16th president, Anthony Collins is a regional and national
advocate for higher education - industrial partnerships that couple research discovery and
engineering innovation with enterprise for commercialization and economic development
with a focus on advancing sustainable energy solutions and environmental technology innovation. In May 2014, President Barack Obama nominated Dr. Collins to serve on the Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. New York Governor
Andrew Cuomo appointed Dr. Collins in July 2011 to serve as co-chair for the North Country Regional Economic Development Council. Dr. Collins served on a commission established by Governor Cuomo in November 2012 to investigate and study utility companies'
storm preparation and management; and to recommend reforms to overhaul regulation of the
entire system to better deal with emergencies. He is currently is a member of the panel Governor Cuomo has tasked to
advise him and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on the redesigns of New York’s airports and the supporting infrastructure to attract additional commercial activity. He is the also the president of the Seaway Private Equity Corporation that invests in new technology companies based in St. Lawrence County, New York, and is a member
of NYSERDA's Technology & Market Development Advisory Committee which provides technical and policy guidance to NYSERDA on energy and environmental research and market development initiatives. In service to the higher
education sector, President Collins is the past chair of the National Association of Independent Technological Universities and a chair emeritus of New York’s Commission of Independent Colleges and Universities. In addition, he serves
on the boards of the CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity and the NYS Business Council.
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Welcome
Clean Energy Colleagues: Welcome!
In its 4th year, the North Country Clean Energy Conference has expanded its reach
to become the Clean Energy Economy Conference, and now encompasses the
North Country and Mohawk Valley regions of the state. This conference remains
the premier forum in Northern New York for connecting around clean energy issues
and opportunities.
Organized by the Adirondack North Country Association in Saranac Lake and supported by the efforts of 14 volunteer planners representing businesses and organizationa across both regions, this conference is designed to serve as a forum for individuals, businesses, educators, community leaders, industry professionals and others to share information about the science and economics of clean energy across the
region.
This year’s collaborative effort emphasizes the importance of sharing information.
The planning efforts undertaken by representatives from two adjoining economic
development regions demonstrate the POWER of transparent communication, cross
-boundary support, and a strategic approach to effective progress in addressing the
energy and economic issues common to both regions.
This year’s conference is content-rich, highlights real-life examples, and is a showcase for the people and organizations working hard to make the Adirondack North
Country and Mohawk Valley regions clean energy leaders in the state. We hope you
come away from this event inspired and recharged by the many success stories happening right now in our regions.
The 2015 Clean Energy Economy Conference Team
Sponsors
Gold
Adirondack North Country Association
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) is the
longest running not-for-profit rural development organization in Northern New York. Our
partnerships with local government, non-profits, small businesses, and universities across the
region are long standing, broad and deep. Formed in 1955 by a group of intrepid business
and government leaders, ANCA has leveraged investment of tens of millions of dollars into
the region.
Silver
Adirondack Life Magazine
Published since 1969, Adirondack Life has earned accolades for photography, design and writing. The magazine provides over 163,000 readers with information on special places, interesting people, rare wildlife, fascinating history, distinctive architecture, successful businesses and quality products. Our close focus on the region has made the magazine
the top source for information on the Adirondack Park, for residents who embrace the park's natural assets, and visitors who consider the Adirondacks to be their cherished refuge.
Curran Renewable Energy
Curran Renewable Energy, Inc., is a 100,000 ton capacity premium wood pellet manufacturing facility located in Massena, New
York. This plant produces pellets to domestic, residential and industrial markets, as well as a few markets overseas. Curran's
sister logging company Seaway Timber Harvesting, Inc., directly
supplies feed stock to the pellet mill. From start to finish these
two companies with the local forests of northern New York, fulfill
the needs of the consumer through the paper, building, mulch
and home heating markets.
The Genesis Group
The Genesis
Group is a civic organization that unites
business and community leaders working to advance regional economic, social
and cultural interests, and to foster
unity and cooperation in the Mohawk
Valley region.
groSolar
groSolar is a one stop source for
solar PV projects ranging from
development services and financing to engineering, procurement, and construction to long-term
operations and maintenance. Our experience
includes projects at brownfields, landfills, water
treatment plants, and manufacturing facilities
for a diverse set of clients from municipalities to
utilities and large commercial firms. groSolar
has over 15MW’s of solar projects in development in New York State, and has assisted its
clients in obtaining over $7.5M in grants.
Iberdrola Renewables
Iberdrola Renewables, LLC is the
U.S. renewable energy division of
parent company IBERDROLA, S.A.,
an energy pioneer with the largest
renewable asset base of any company in the world. Iberdrola Renewables, LLC is headquartered in Portland, Ore., and has more than $10
billion of operating assets totaling
more than 6,000 MW of wind and
solar generation.
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Sponsors
Silver
Leidos Engineering
Leidos Engineering is a trusted and future-focused solutions provider. Our 3,000 employees integrate technology, data, and decades of industry experience to
activate meaningful results. We help take on the connected world with expertise in grid engineering, energy efficiency, systems integration and controls, DesignBuildSM, environmental management, and energy asset transactions. For more information, visit
www.leidos. com/activate
New York Biomass Energy Alliance
The New York Biomass Energy Alliance is a coalition of
individuals, businesses, & organizations working together
to enhance support, understanding & use of sustainably
produced farm & forest biomass as a source of renewable energy.
O’Brien & Gere
O'Brien & Gere has become more than an
engineering solutions provider throughout
its history of creating a better future since
1945. At the center of the Company’s story
are clients ranging from advanced manufacturers to higher education, federal agencies, and municipalities. These clients trust O’Brien & Gere to deliver sustainable solutions and integrate innovative technology to solve the evolving advanced manufacturing, energy, environmental, and water challenges of today
and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.obg.com
FX Matt Brewery
F.X. Matt Brewing Company in Utica, N.Y., was founded in
1888. Today, under the leadership of the third and fourth
generations of the Matt family, the brewery is celebrating 127
years of brewing. Through a commitment to innovation and
brewing excellence, the company has earned a reputation as
one of the country's most respected brewers of craft beers,
including the premium Saranac line. In each bottle of Saranac, you'll find exceptional quality, distinctive
ingredients and a refreshing twist on tradition - the signature of the F.X. Matt Brewing Co.
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
New York State's only public institute of technology. SUNYIT's specialties include: engineering; cybersecurity and technology; professional studies: business and nursing; and more. Located near Utica,
New York, $100+ million in building projects has transformed the modern campus. Enrollment is 2,000
students from New York State, out-of-state, and 20+ nations. SUNYIT has high placement rates and
students enjoy close cooperation with industry. Over 22,000 alumni pursue successful careers in a variety of fields.
Sponsors
Bronze
Bousquet Holstein
As a law firm that supports small businesses, alternative energy, and entrepreneurial initiatives in Northern
NY, Bousquet Holstein PLLC is proud to support ANCA and the 2015 Clean
Energy Conference.
Clarkson University The
International Paper
A global leader in the paper and
packaging industry with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and North Africa.
institution of choice for more
than 3,000 enterprising, highability undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in
50+ rigorous academic programs
of study.
ReEnergy
A portfolio
company of Riverstone
Holdings LLC, which owns
and operates facilities that
use forest-derived woody
biomass and other wood
waste residues to produce
homegrown, renewable energy.
National Grid
Playing a vital role in providing
energy to millions of customers
across the northeastern U.S. and
Great Britain in an efficient, reliable and safe manner.
Mohawk Valley EDGE
(Economic Development Growth Enterprises Corporation) is a vertically integrated economic development organization that can assist your business to locate,
grow and prosper in Oneida and Herkimer Counties, in the center of New York State. EDGE promotes the Mohawk Valley's people, work force, quality of life, infrastructure, sites, and
everything else the region has to offer businesses, site selection specialists and industrial developers.
US Green Building Council NY Upstate Chapter
Accelerate change and help shape the future of green building in your community. Sustainable practices can improve where you live, work, learn, worship, and shop. We work
to promote environmentally responsible, healthy, and energy efficient buildings and
neighborhoods throughout a 53 county area in NYS. Visit our website to join, learn, and
register for an event www.greenupstateny.org
Vincent’s Heating & Fuel
We are a forward thinking
company focused on providing cleaner, cheaper heat with pellets,
and bagged pellet waste reduction through bulk delivery. All company efforts are driven by a commitment to building a partnership
with our communities and their future.
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Exhibitors
Advanced Climate Technologies
ACT Bioenergy manufacturers the most efficient,
ASME compliant, fully automated computer controlled
wood chip/pellet boiler built in the USA, with a size
range up to 1,700,000
btu/hr.
Adirondack Battery & Solar
Home Energy Connection
HEC is a division
of Northeast ParNortheast
ent and Child Society & is
Parent & Child So- a Building Performance
ciety
Institute (BPI) accredited
home performance conOur Mission is protecting
tractor specializing in insuchildren, preserving families, and strengthening the lation and weatherization
services.
communities we serve.
BIOFerm Energy
Systems
BIOFermTM Energy Systems provides anaerobic digestion technology for energy generation &
waste management to North American operations.
New York State Energy Reserch & Development Authority
Caluwe Biomass Heating Solutions
Biomass Heating Solutions. Import, sales and distribution of high quality biomass heating solutions for wood,
wood chips, wood pellets and grass heating boilers.
Brands: Windhager, Heizomat, Walltherm, and
Spartherm Installer!
New York Power Authority
NYPA’s mission
is to power the economic growth and competitiveness of
New York State by providing customers with low-cost,
clean, reliable power and the innovative energy infrastructure and services they value.
CNY Solar
Solar power is a great investment that pays you back day
after day. We have installed Solar Power Systems ranging from 1kw to 50kw for homes, farms and businesses. Here at CNY Solar, we keep our prices low to
NYS Public Service Commission
help more people get started with Solar Power and pro- The primary mission of the NYS PSC is to ensure
vide a faster payback on their investment.
safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas,
steam, telecommunications, and water services
New England Wood Pellet for New York State’s residential and business consumers, at just and reasonable rates.
Founded in 1992, New England
Wood Pellet is the largest manufacturer & distributor of renewable
wood pellet fuel in the northeastern
U.S. A Rentech company, New England Wood Pellet operates four
plants in NH, NY and PA.
Roberson’s Plumbing &
Heating
Exhibitor Showcase
1. BIOFerm
9. NYS Department of Pub-
2. New England Wood Pellet
lic Service
16. Leidos Engineering
OUTSIDE DISPLAYS &
10. NYSERDA
DEMOS
3. NYPA
11. ANCA
17. Adirondack Battery &
4. NYBEA
12. Open
5. ReEnergy Holdings
13. CNY Solar
Curran Renewable Energy)
6. ACT Bioenergy
14. Caluwe Biomass Heat-
18. Vincent’s Heating &
7. O’Brien & Gere
ing Solutions
Fuel Service
8. Curran Renewables
15. groSolar
19. Northeast Parent &
Solar (with Roberson’s
Plumbing & Heating, and
Child Society/HEC
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2015 Clean Energy Economy Conference
Kunsela Hall
KH C112/114
KH C204
(2nd Floor)
KH C108/110
KH C212
(2nd Floor)
KH C202
(2nd Floor)
KH Auditorium
Restrooms
KH Lobby Exhibitor Showcase
Entrance
KH A129
Registration
Outdoor
Parking
Exhibits
Student Center
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Speakers
CONFERENCE HOST
Dr. BOB GEER, SUNY Polytechnic
8:30 a.m. Th, June 11
Kunsela Hall Auditorium
Institute
Senior Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer
As SVP-COO, Robert Geer has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the education and outreach programs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering campus in Albany,
NY and the Utica-Rome campus in Marcy, NY (formerly, the SUNY Institute of Technology). Dr. Geer’s focus at ‘SUNY Poly’ – SUNY’s newest
and most vibrant doctoral-granting institution – is expanding its role and
impact, especially across New York State, as a model for 21st century
higher education, technology innovation, and economic development. Dr. Geer also serves as the CoChair of the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council. As a Co-Chair appointed by
the Governor, Dr. Geer helps lead the development of the Mohawk Valley’s economic development
strategy for regional investment with New York State.
Prior to his appointment as SUNY Poly’s SVP-COO, Dr. Geer served as the acting President at the
SUNY Institute of Technology and held that position through its merger with the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering. Dr. Geer joined SUNYIT from CNSE where he held the post of Vice
President for Academic Affairs and CNSE Chief Academic Officer. At CNSE Professor Geer led the
development and implementation of the College’s academic degree and outreach programs.
Professor Geer received his Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics from the University of Minnesota in
1992 as a recipient of an IBM Graduate Fellowship. He was awarded a National Research Council
Research Fellowship for the study of molecular self-assembly at the Naval Research Laboratory in
Washington, D.C. He joined the staff of the Naval Research Laboratory in 1995 as a research physicist before accepting a faculty position at the University at Albany in 1996. Professor Geer has presented over 75 papers at technical conferences and has published more than 100 articles, book chapters, or proceedings on nanoscale materials, devices, and nanoscale characterization.
Speakers
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
GREG HALE, NYS Governor’s Office
Senior Advisor to the Chairman of Energy and Finance
Greg Hale is Senior Advisor to the Chairman of Energy & Finance, Office of the
Governor, State of New York, where he focuses on clean energy finance and the
development and execution of the new State Energy Plan – Reforming the Energy
Vision (REV). Mr. Hale was responsible for overseeing the establishment of NY
Green Bank and also led the design and launch of the State’s new biothermal initiative – Renewable Heat NY. He currently leads an inter-agency initiative developing
clean energy solutions for the low to moderate income sector.
Mr. Hale is a founding board member of the New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation, where he
currently chairs the Audit & Finance Committee, and he also served on the steering committee of the
PACENow Coalition.
Keynote Address: Reforming the Energy Vision
Mr. Hale will provide an update on New York State’s comprehensive clean energy plan – Reforming
the Energy Vision (REV) – discussing the rationale behind REV, progress to date and the path forward,
with a focus on the evolving roles of NYSERDA, the NY Green Bank, NYPA and the State’s investorowned utilities. At its essence, REV is about realigning New York’s energy system to develop marketbased solutions that will accelerate the deployment of distributed clean energy resources to deliver more
value to customers. So how does the broad theory of REV translate into specific market opportunities
for North Country and Mohawk Valley communities, businesses and institutions? Mr. Hale will lay the
groundwork to answer this question, which will be explored in more depth during many of the conference sessions over the next two days.
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Prior to NRDC, Mr. Hale spent 17 years in the real estate industry, first as a real estate lawyer at Skadden, Arps, et al., and then as co-owner and general counsel of Cirque Property L.C., a real estate investment company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Hale is a graduate of Dartmouth College and The University of Michigan Law School.
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Prior to joining the Governor’s Office, Mr. Hale was the Director of Efficiency Finance at NRDC’s Center for Market Innovation, where he focused on developing the market for energy
efficiency building retrofits in the commercial, multi-family and institutional property sectors. At NRDC,
Mr. Hale worked closely with financial institutions, real estate owners/occupants, governmental entities,
and energy and technology companies to: (i) make the retrofit business case clear to building owners and
occupants; and (ii) develop and scale various innovative financing mechanisms for the retrofit marketplace. His work also included an emphasis on green leasing practices.
Speakers
LUNCH ADDRESS
JILL ANDERSON, New York Power Authority
12:45 p.m. Th, June 11
Student Center
Senior Vice President Public Affairs & Chief of Staff
Jill Anderson is Senior Vice President Public Affairs & Business Development at
the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA). She is a member of NYPA’s Executive
Management Committee and also serves as Chief of Staff. She leads new power
generation and electric transmission project development initiatives and new business development. Jill is responsible for energy policy, external relationship management, communications, regulatory strategy, and sustainability. Previously Jill
led supply acquisition and renewable energy for NYPA, responsible for energy
procurement projects including wind, biomass, and solar.
Prior to joining NYPA, Jill was the Project Office Manager for Hess Corporation, leading projects in the areas of
refining, offshore oil and gas production, corporate risk, electricity expense reduction, biofuel strategy, solar
power generation, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
Jill worked for Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) prior to joining Hess. At Con Edison,
she held positions of increasing responsibility in field operations and supervision in electric, gas, and steam distribution. Jill’s work in international benchmarking for Con Edison helped to launch the company’s Smart Grid
program. She established relationships with electric utilities in major urban centers around the world. Additionally, Jill has experience in power generation design and construction, working as a field engineer for Parsons
Brinckerhoff in Boston, Massachusetts.
Jill serves on the Board of Directors of Building Energy Exchange (BEEx), a non-profit energy and lighting efficiency resource organization. Jill also serves on the Board of the New York State Women in Communications
and Energy and formerly served as President.
Jill received a Master of Business Administration from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University. She completed a certificate at Vermont Law School in Legal Essentials for Utility Executives and executive education programs at Columbia University. She holds certifications in engineering, project management, and process improvement. She was selected as New York City & State
Rising Stars, “40 under 40 class of 2012” and one of the “2015 Women Worth Watching” by Diversity Journal.
She lives in Bronxville, NY with her husband James and their daughter Vivian.
Lunch Address: The Energy Industry’s New Leap of Faith
Jill Anderson will speak about the pace of change in an energy industry that is confronting fundamentally
new operating premises. Specifically, she will talk about the mindset needed to create a 21st century interconnected, two-way grid, incorporating disruptive digital innovation. She will explore what “leaps of faith”
utilities and changes government agencies must make to ensure that customers have access to reliable, flexible and optimized electricity.
Speakers
JOSEPH A. GRIFFO, NYS Senator, 14th District
Chairman, Senate Committee on Energy and Telecommunications
Joseph A. Griffo was elected Senator in the 47th District in the fall of 2006.
Prior to his election to the State Senate, Griffo served as the Oneida County Executive. As County Executive, he
played a principal role in the negotiations and advocacy to protect the defense department-related jobs at the
Griffiss Business and Technology Park. His efforts resulted in an increase of more than 600 jobs, an unprecedented accomplishment in Base Realignment and Closure Commission Hearings. Griffo also worked with his fellow County Executives to push the State Legislature to reform the burdensome Medicaid program and develop an
eight county coalition to fight the development a power line across Upstate York. While serving as County Executive, Griffo was elected to the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Counties and was a member of the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Council. In 1991, Griffo was elected Mayor of his
hometown, Rome, NY. He served in that capacity for 11 years elected three times. As Mayor, the majority of the
budgets Griffo delivered held the line on property taxes, while reforming government and delivering services to
city residents more efficiently. His progressive style of leadership protected the local hospital from closure and
helped to engineer an economic recovery following the departure of the Griffiss Air Force Base. His work as
Mayor garnered bi-partisan State and National attention. Former Gov. George E. Pataki appointed Griffo to serve
on a blue ribbon panel on municipal lobbying and the state’s Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor Commission. He
was appointed by former New York State Comptroller H. Carl McCall to serve on the New York State Comptroller’s Advisory Commission. During his time as Mayor, Senator Griffo was elected to the Board of the United
States Conference of Mayors and the New York Conference of Mayors, serving as president from 2000-2001. He
was also co-chair of the Amtrak Mayor’s Council.
Griffo was first elected to public office in 1989, as an Oneida County Legislator. As a County Legislator, he was
appointed Parliamentarian to the Legislature and was named the Vice Chairman of the Legislature’s Planning
Committee. Prior to his election as mayor in 1991, Griffo served as director of community relations for the City of
Rome and as administrative assistant to the mayor. He was also appointed to direct a senior citizen’s program for
the City of Rome. He began his career in public service by serving an internship in the New York State Assembly
under former Assemblyman James Hurley.
A graduate of the Rome public school system, Griffo received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with
Magna Cum Laude distinction in 1978 from the SUNY Brockport.
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As a Senator, Griffo has led the call for New York State to take strong, aggressive
action to protect Upstate New York defense installations from possible cuts in the
upcoming Base Realignment and Closure process by the Department of Defense.
He has also been recognized for his efforts toward legislative reform, including
being a vocal proponent for term-limits of legislative and executive positions and
supporting a Constitutional Convention. He has become a staunch advocate for
crime victims’ rights, including his sponsoring of legislation to limit parole for sex
offenders; has supported new laws to fight the scourge of hallucinogenic ‘bath-salts; and brought varied professionals together to combat the rising trend of heroin abuse. Griffo is also the foremost voice in trying to bring
mixed martial arts to the last state in the union that does not allow it, and he has taken initiative to strengthen protections against cyber-threats that affect our security, economy and government.
8:30 a.m. Fri, June 12
FRIDAY KEYNOTE REMARKS
Break: Coffee & Pastries
Big Solar: Economics
& Best Practices
12:30 - Lunch Announcement: NY Biomass Energy Alliance
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
Concurrent
Sessions
12:15 PM
Remarks: Co-Director Christian Mercurio and Coordinator Amanda Lavigne
Adjourn & Bus to Reception @ FX Matt Brewery
Private Reception for Attendees: 1888 Pub – FX Matt Brewery
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
NYS Wood Energy
Team Biomass
Heating Workshop
for Governments,
Schools, Businesses
Solar Financing
3:15 PM
Climate Smart
Communities & Local
Government GHG
Inventories
Break: Coffee, cookies
3:00 PM
Energy Efficiency
Revolution
Plenary 2: The Bottom Line = Cross-Regional Success Stories
Significant regional successes that serve as viable “how to” models for others considering clean energy & efficiency projects
1:45 PM
Waste-to-Energy Tech
Exhibitor Showcase and Open Networking
1:15 PM
12:45 – 1:15 Lunch Address: Jill Anderson, NYPA
Biomass Energy
Forestry
Plenary 1: Understanding Your Energy IQ
Neil Webb, O’Brien and Gere
Setting the table for an interactive conversation on the selection & deployment of alternative energy & energy efficiency technology.
09:45 AM
Special Topics
Building energy
Assessment
Break: Coffee & Pastries
09:30 AM
Distributed Resiliency =
Microgrids
Intro: Regional Partnerships: Perspectives and Opportunities
Conference Co- Chairs Nick Matt & Tony Collins
Keynote Address: NYS REV - Reforming the Energy Vision
Greg Hale, Senior Advisor to Governor’s Energy Finance Committee Chairman
08:45 AM
Waste-water Treatment &
Biodigesters
Welcome Dr. Robert Geer, MVREDC Co-Chair, COO SUNY Polytechnic Institute
08:30 AM
Conference Content
Registration Open - Coffee & Pastries
08:00 AM
Time
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Exhibitor
Showcase
Thursday Agenda At A Glance
1:00 –
12:30
Boxed
lunch
(registered
attendees)
11:30 AM
Concurrent
Sessions/
Workshops
Preregistration
required
9:00 am4:00 pm
w/ lunch
break
Informal
Roundtables
Department of State
Utility Intervention
Unit
NYSUN
Workshop: Solar
Energy Procurement
for Local Gov’t
Expo Closes (2-3 pm)
Informal
Roundtables
Renewable Heat NY Update
Presentations:
- Energy codes
- Building data
resolution
Presentations:
- Net zero home:
- Passive solar
construction
Curran Renewable Energy Cabin
Northeast Parent and Child Society
Air Sealing
Vincent’s Heating and Fuel Auger
Truck
Presentations:
Building Efficiency
- Renmatix: sugars from
cellulosic biomass
Optional Field Trips:
1. Woody Biomass Production and End-use For Renewable Bioenergy
SUNY ESF biomass production site followed by ReEnergy, Lyonsdale biomass energy
facility (45 minutes from SUNY PI)
2. High-Efficiency Biomass Pellet Project (10 minutes from SUNY PI)
3. FX Matt Brewery Anaerobic Digester 1:30 (10 minutes from SUNY PI)
4. Solar Farming in Oneida County (10 minutes from SUNY PI)
Informal
Roundtables
PACE financing
NYBEA Workshop
NYS Wood Energy
Team Biomass Heating
Workshop for Gov’ts,
Schools, Businesses
REV Workshop:
Qualifying for REV
Demo Projects
Solar
Permitting
and
Inspection
Methods
10:30 AM
Concurrent
Sessions/
Workshops
Free to the public
Energy Expo/
Exhibitor Showcase
Demonstrations throughout the day
including:
Hydronic Design for
Biomass Boiler Systems
Workshop
Plenary 3: New York’s Clean Energy Future
Hear from major state-level agencies about how a clean energy economy will be supported in
the near- and long-terms including overviews of: REV Demonstration, NYS Communities
Partnership, Low-Moderate Income Initiative, PACE Financing Update, DOS Utility Intervention
Unit
Professional
Training
6 In-Service
Credit Hours
9:00 AM
NYSCP
Workshop:
Learn about energy
project guidance &
support for local
gov’ts/ municipalities &
get interviewed by
outreach coordinators
to identify
opportunities
Friday Keynote: Senator Joseph A. Griffo, Chairman of the NYS Senate Energy and
Telecommunications Committee
NYSUN
Workshop:
The Solarize Program
for Communities
Coffee & Pastries
8:30 AM
Conference Programming
8:00 AM
Time
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Friday Agenda At A Glance
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Plenary Panels I & II June 11
9:45 am
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ENERGY IQ
Moderator: Dr. Amanda Lavigne, Conference Coordinator
Presenter: Neil Webb, O’Brien and Gere
Historically, our professional and personal interest in energy has followed cycles of rise and fall that closely mirror
the price at the pump and our local utility bill. The United States as a whole and New York State in particular are embarking on an energy renaissance that is introducing many new technologies and approaches to how we generate,
transmit, and manage energy use at home and at work. In order to effectively evaluate many advances unfolding in
front of us today we need to increase our collective awareness of how we consume energy and what alternatives are
feasible in this new age. Are you prepared?
Mr. Neil Webb has more than 22 years of experience in the energy industry. His understanding and background
spans wholesale and retail energy markets in North America in their transition through deregulation. Mr. Webb has
been engaged by utilities, institutions, municipalities, energy supply companies, management firms, and private equity
firms on a wide range of energy topics from energy efficiency to capital planning and commodity risk management.
1:45pm
THE BOTTOM LINE: CROSS-REGIONAL CLEAN ENERGY
PROJECT SUCCESS STORIES
Moderator:
Speakers:
Nick Matt, Conference Co-Chair
Patrick & Laurie Vincent, Vincent’s Heating
George Bevington, Gloversville-Johnstown WWTP Project
True cross-regional success stories, including the Regional Bulk Pellet Hub Project and the Gloversville-Johnstown
waste water treatment plant anaerobic digestion project.
Plenary Panel III June 12
9:00 am
NEW YORK’S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
Moderator:
Speakers:
Tony Collins, Conference Co-Chair
Dr. Cheryl Martin, Oversight &management, REV demonstration project process;
Casey Kuklick, Governor’s Office of Energy & Finance;
Greg Hale, Senior Advisor to the Chairman of Energy & Finance;
Joe DelSindaco, President, Del Sindaco LLC; Adviser, Energy Improvement Corp.;
Erin Hogan, DOS Utility Intervention Unit
New York State’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) plan is transforming New York’s energy landscape to integrate
energy efficiency and clean, local power generation into the core of the energy system. REV is designed to ensure
that this transition puts customers first and enables them to play an active role in making energy decisions. Consequently, greater local government and community action is integral to REV’s successful implementation.
This plenary session will illuminate the ways in which the State is working to better meet the needs of different communities, and panelists will discuss opportunities designed to help local actors accomplish their clean energy goals.
Participants will cover i) initiatives designed to increase the penetration of clean energy solutions in low-and moderate income communities; ii) outline tools and resources under development to help New York State’s cities, towns,
and villages meet their energy goals and priorities through the Governor’s New York State Community Partnership
initiative; iii) introduce efforts underway to develop new and innovative utility business models that will spur local
clean energy deployment through REV demonstration projects; iv) present opportunities for local jurisdictions to
take advantage of innovative financing mechanisms to assist with the deployment of clean energy projects in their
communities; and v) representation for consumers at utility rate and policy proceedings before State and federal
regulators with the goal to obtain the lowest possible rate for New Yorkers while maintaining safe and reliable service.
Casey Kuklick serves as Infrastructure and Urban Policy Analyst in Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Office of Energy & Finance. In this role he helps manage programs and initiatives designed to foster greater penetration of
clean energy resources across New York State. He focuses primarily on developing strategies to address the energy
and sustainability needs of municipal governments, communities, and other local-level organizations and entities.
Prior to joining the Governor's Office, Casey developed programs and managed projects for the Urban & Regional
Policy program at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, a Washington, D.C. based think-tank. He has
also worked in local government for the City of New York and the City of Philadelphia. Casey is a graduate of
Northwestern University and holds a Master's Degree in Public Affairs from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.
Mr. Joe Del Sindaco is a PACE financing advisor to the Energy Improvement Corporation. He is the former CFO
of the New York Power Authority, and former COO of Empire State Development. In addition to serving in state
government. Mr. Del Sindaco is a former Councilman and Supervisor of the Town of Bedford, NY. Additionally, he
has worked in the private sector, specifically in the energy and environmental fields for over 20 years.
Erin Hogan is the Director the New York Department of State’s Utility Intervention Unit, which has statutory responsibility to represent consumers at utility rate and policy proceedings before State and federal regulators. Prior
to the UIU, Erin worked at the New York State Energy and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for 13 years where
she was responsible for monitoring the State and national electricity markets, transmission issues, electricity system reliability, and natural gas-electric systems' interface, and which serves as a resource for policy makers and
other NYSERDA departments. Erin holds a B.S. in Engineering from SUNY College of Environmental Science and
Forestry and an M.S. in Management with a concentration in Power Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York.
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Th. AM Concurrent Sessions 10:45
A | Room KH C108
BIG SOLAR: ECONOMICS & BEST PRACTICES FOR LARGE-SCALE SOLAR DEVELOPMENT
Moderator: William Buchan, Buchan & Sutter P.C.
Presenters: Tim Heinle & John Miller, groSolar | John Hamor, Four-Corners Energy
Municipalities and corporations in Upstate NY are seeking alternatives to traditional power purchasing. With economies
of scale, price stability, and financial incentives through NY-SUN, large-scale construction of “solar farms” is possible.
Counties, cities, corporations, and Authorities in the Mohawk Valley and North Country are constructing more than 20
megawatts of PV capacity in 2015 alone, with more on tap. Learn about the economic, environmental, and land-use benefits of going big with solar; and learn best practices in developing strong Power Purchase Agreements.
B | Room KH C112
THE FUTURE OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT: BIODIGESTERS & BIOREACTORS
Moderator: Christian Mercurio, Co-Director, MV Regional Economic Development Council
Presenters: Mark Greene, O’Brien & Gere| George Bevington, Gerhardt LLC | Stefan Grimberg,
Clarkson University |
There are several biodigesters, bioreactors, and waste-to-energy projects in the Mohawk Valley and North Country. The
largest comprehensive wastewater treatment upgrade in the history of the Mohawk Valley – the Oneida County WWTP –
and the vast economic development, smart growth, and environmental benefits of a system that serves 100,000 households, businesses, and manufacturers, plans to utilize anaerobic digestion technology for solids handling. Anaroebic digesters in publicly owned treatment works are a key tool in the quest for energy-neutral water resource recovery (aka
wastewater treatment). They are excellent candidates for co-digesting treatment residuals (sludge) with other degradable
waste sources. The strengths of anaerobic digestion include: a green/sustainable process, small carbon footprint, potential
for tipping fee collection, and proven technology. The weaknesses of anaerobic digestion include: use of a biological
process, and the need for management of residual sludge/digestate for disposal.
C | Room KH C212
DISTRIBUTED RESILIENCY: MICROGRIDS & DISTRICT ENERGY PROJECTS
Moderator: Darek Letkiewicz, O’Brien & Gere
Presenters: Clay Burns, National Grid | William Jemison, Clarkson University | Mike DeWein, Leidos | Darek Letkiewicz, O’Brien & Gere
Community microgrids are central pillars of today’s local energy revolution. Being developed in municipalities large and
small, they are a key feature of the new clean and efficient electrical infrastructure that is beginning to transform America’s energy grid into a less centralized and more democratized entity. Mayors and city leaders are especially tuned into
this transformation because of the severe stress that extended power outages create in their communities – from inconveniences that prevent people from completing day-to-day tasks to true threats to health and well-being. Power outages also
directly affect commerce and therefore municipal budgets. The U.S. economy pays a high price for power outages – as
much $75 billion annually, according to the White House. Voters tend to hold city leaders accountable when prolonged
outages occur, although it is private investor-owned utilities – which serve nearly 70 percent of the U.S. electricity customers – that are typically responsible for power restoration. Community microgrids, however, offer towns and cities a
way to keep the lights on even when the central grid fails, and provide basic services to the citizenry. Panelists will present their perspectives related to microgrid development through case studies like Potsdam Clean Energy Microgrid concept and Smart Grid, Micro-Grid, and Resiliency Assessments on an Urban Business Campus project in Buffalo, as well
as other district energy success stories as strategies for resiliency, operational efficiency, and smart growth.
D | Room KH C202
Th. AM Concurrent Sessions 10:45
SPECIAL TOPICS PRESENTATIONS Moderator: Jennifer Harvill, Tug Hill Commission
A Decision-Guided Energy Framework for Optimal Power, Heating, and Cooling Capacity
Presenter: Erik Backus, Clarkson University
Decision-Guided Energy Investment (DGEI) Framework to optimize power, heating, and cooling capacity. The
DGEI framework is designed to support energy managers to (1) use the analytical and graphical methodology to
determine the best investment option that satisfies the designed evaluation parameters, such as return on investment
(ROI) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; (2) develop a DGEI optimization model to solve energy investment
problems that the operating expenses are minimal in each considered investment option; (3) implement the DGEI
optimization model using the IBM Optimization Programming Language (OPL) with historical and projected energy demand data, i.e., electricity, heating, and cooling, to solve energy investment optimization problems; and (4)
conduct an experimental case study for a university campus microgrid and utilize the DGEI optimization model and
its OPL implementations, as well as the analytical and graphical methodology to make an investment decision and
to measure tradeoffs among cost savings, investment costs, maintenance expenditures, replacement charges, operating expenses, GHG emissions, and ROI for all the considered options.
Clarkson’s Smart Housing Project: Highly-granular Utility Use Data Helps Us Understand
Student Utility Use
Presenter: Susan Powers, Clarkson University
Clarkson University's Smart Housing Project includes a high density sensor system to monitor electricity use at
every outlet and water use at each sink, toilet, and shower. These highly-granular data are critical to support a twopronged research effort designed to integrate smart residents with smart buildings to enhance the smart housing
concept. The overall objective of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of methods to improve building controls and motivate residents to reduce utility use. Smart Housing in the Woodstock Village Apartments was developed as part of recent renovations to transform poorly insulated structures with aging energy systems into appealing, well-insulated structures with low-flow water appliances and high efficiency electricity and heating appliances
systems. The rich resulting data set (over 2 GB/week for two academic years) provides a detailed understanding of
how college students live and use utilities. Long showers and inefficient dish washing create high water use and
cooking, lights, TVs/computers at all hours of the day are the primary activities associated with electric energy use.
This presentation will share our growing understanding of how college students use resources and the magnitude of
their consumption. Understanding these values is critical for designing effective programs to modify the building
structure control system of student conservation behavior.
E | Room KH C204
SUSTAINABILITY OF THE FOREST RESOURCE AND LONG-TERM OUTLOOK FOR BIOMASS HEATING IN NY
Moderator: Dr. Tim Volk, SUNY ESF
Panelists: Pat Curran, Curran Renewable Energy | Tony Woods, New England Wood Pellet |
David Neuman, SUNY ESF | Mike Buckley, ReEnergy Holdings |
Utilization, harvesting, demand, supply, growth, renewable outlook, projections, environmental impacts, distribution networks, industry considerations, bottlenecks, opportunities for growth.
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Th. PM Concurrent Sessions 3:15
A | Room KH C 108
SOLARIZE YOUR REGION: FINANCING YOUR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, & COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECTS
Moderator: Christian Mercurio, Co-Director, MVRegional Economic Development Council
Presenters: Chris Carrick, CNY Regional Planning Board| Matt Rankin, Sunvestment Group
Retrospective look at the hugely successful Solarize Madison and data from Solarize Madison; Community PPA investments in solar; Perspectives from a solar installer of small-and-commercial scale systems.
B | Room KH C204 WORKSHOP
BIOMASS HEATING WORKSHOP FOR LOCAL GOVERMENTS, SCHOOLS, AND BUSINESSES
Workshop Presenters: New York State Wood Energy Team: Rick Handley, Rick Handley & Associates; Ken Lango, Mesa Bioenergy; Aileen Randolph, NY Farm Viability Institute; Alice Brumbach, NYBEA
Have the chance to get up close to a high efficiency, low emissions pellet boiler in operation and ask your questions to
installers and bioenergy experts at the New York State Wood Energy Team (NYSWET) Bioenergy Lab. NYSWET provides free and cost-shared services to local government, schools, and businesses of all kinds on conversion to modern
and efficient wood heating systems. At the Bioenergy Lab, you can learn if your facility is a potential candidate for a
state-of-the-art, clean-burning, cost-effective renewable heating system, and NYSWET members will explain how you
can access technical assistance, grants, and financing available from several current programs available in NY.
C | Room KH C112
WASTE TO ENERGY Moderator: Dr. Amanda Lavigne, Conference Coordinator
Developments in Rotary Gasification for Power Generation
Presenter: David Waage, SUNY Cobleskill
The State University of New York at Cobleskill has been working with the US Army Corps. of Engineers to develop a
portable rotary gasification system that generates electricity directly from dripping wet feedstock. The patent pending
process converts any flammable solid or liquid material into a synthetic fuel gas that burns similar to natural gas and
can be used to fuel power generation equipment. The system can operate on a variety of feedstock, including mixtures
of biomass (wood, leaves, yard trimmings, grasses, straw, etc.), agricultural waste (manure, crop residue, ag. plastics),
construction and demolition wastes, food waste, medical waste, municipal solid waste, and used oils & lubricants. The
system is ideally suited for on-farm, distributed, or institutional baseline power generation, as well as emergency power
for disaster relief. The gasifier also creates a liquid biocrude oil, which the reactor reprocesses directly into gasoline
range organic vapors, providing the possibility of a simple method to convert biomass and wastes directly to liquid
transportation fuels in the future.
City CNG from AD - Using municipal food/yard waste to fuel fleet vehicles
Presenter: Meredith Cummings, Applications Engineer, BIOFermTM Energy Systems
This presentation will explore possibilities, challenges and considerations of waste haulers using municipal food and
yard waste for production of biogas through anaerobic digestion (AD). It will also discuss the biogas upgrading process
from this waste to compressed natural gas (CNG) for municipal fleet vehicle fuel. This relationship can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, generate renewable fuel, cut tipping fees from landfilling organics and more. Using the cyclical
relationship of Haulers->Anaerobic Digestion->Pressure Swing Absorbtion->CNG->Haulers-> and their associated
considerations, theoretical case studies will be presented on creating this self-sustaining loop. Presenters will walk the
audience through values extracted from comparative case studies detailing possible fuel production amounts generated
from certain types and quantities of organics.
Th. PM Concurrent Sessions 3:15
D | Room KH C212
THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY REVOLUTION: ENABLING REGIONAL PROSPERITY THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY
Moderator: Mark Kaucher, MV EDGE, NYSERDA Regional Outreach Coordinator
Presenters: Norm Farwell, Equity Energy LLC | Amy
Porter, Hage & Hage Law
Widespread energy efficiency implementation has the potential to
save homeowners and businesses millions of dollars while creating
jobs, value, and wealth in rural towns and villages throughout our
region. Almost half of our total energy consumption is buildings,
so fixing the built environment has enormous upsides for our
economy and our environment. Retrofits and improvements can
be paid for by savings over time, and the savings mean more
money in the pockets of homeowners and renters. Likewise lower
energy demand means greater resilience in an uncertain future. The building science is settled, the technologies are proven,
the supply chains exist, and NY has well-established incentive
programs. What can we do to catalyze the transformation of our
region and move from energy waste to energy smart? Also learn
about the Johnson Park project and how it is literally changing
lives in the urban core. Hage & Hage has first-hand knowledge of
how investing in green technology and sustainable strategies can
improve your bottom line and benefit the environment at the same time. We not only advise clients on energy efficient
strategies; we have developed our own and successfully implemented them into our adaptive reuse project at the former
Homestead Savings Bank. Our 17,000 square foot office building is 72% more efficient than a building of comparable
size in a comparable climate. The experience of developing the Hage Building has given us significant insight into how
businesses and individuals can benefit from energy efficient measures and green initiatives.
E | Room KH C202 WORKSHOP
CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT GHG INVENTORIES
Workshop Leaders: Dazzle Ekblad, Department of Environmental Conservation,
Robyn Reynolds, Climate Action Associates, LLC
In the face of a changing climate, extreme weather, and volatile energy prices, communities are looking for support and
ways to take action. New York State’s Climate Smart Communities program is one of the few places where local governments can get free technical support on energy and climate issues. A critical first step is completing a local government operations greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. GHG inventories equip local leaders with the energy data they need
to set realistic goals for reducing energy use, which directly translates to saving taxpayer dollars. Not only can this exercise lead to significant cost savings, GHG inventories can help communities qualify for funding through current and
planned NYSERDA programs, including the Cleaner, Greener Communities grant program. This workshop will give an
overview of the Climate Smart Communities program and how to complete a local government operations GHG inventory. Other related tools and resources available through Climate Smart Communities and the New York State Community Partnership will also be discussed.
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Fri. Concurrent Sessions 1 10:30
A | Room KH C212 WORKSHOP
INTRODUCTION TO NYS SOLARIZE PROGRAM
Workshop Leaders: Andy Belden, Meister Consultants Group; part of the NY-Sun PV Trainers Network (PVTN).
Solarize programs are rapidly spreading throughout NY, including the Village of Canton, Akwesasne and The Town of
Franklin, Tri-lakes region, and are becoming one of the most effective ways for communities to go solar. Solarize programs simplify the process of going solar, educate the public, reduce the costs of going solar, and promote a strong sense
of community. In this session, experts in the field will guide regions through the process of creating a Solarize campaign;
and will discuss key elements of campaigns, lessons learned, and planning templates.
QUALIFYING FOR REV DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
Workshop Leaders: Dr. Cheryl Martin, Greg Hale
TBD
C | Room KH A129 WORKSHOP
NYS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PART 1
(NOTE: This workshop extends over two 60 minute concurrent blocks)
Workshop Leaders: Casey Kuklick, Office of Energy & Finance; Kelly Tyler, NYSERDA; et al.
This workshop session will focus on New York State’s new and unified approach to driving clean energy uptake in its
communities by making simplified tools and resources available to local leaders that meet local priorities and needs.
Part 1: Overview of the NYSCP, goals, and progress to date
A brief overview of the New York State Community Partnership, the State’s new, unified approach to driving clean energy action and energy literacy in local governments and communities. As an inter-agency effort administered by
NYSERDA, the NYSCP will streamline municipal and community access to currently diffuse state energy programs,
resources, and tools. By working closely with local partners and market actors, the NYSCP will leverage wholecommunity involvement in local clean energy deployment, scaling the penetration of cost effective energy actions across
the state. After the introduction to the NYSCP, partner agencies will solicit feedback from municipal officials and public
decision-makers in attendance on their top energy challenges, needs, and priorities. Participants will be asked to come
prepared to discuss their community’s experiences in pursuing clean energy projects, identify barriers to uptake of various solutions and programs, and suggest means by which the state can best help them overcome those barriers. Participants may also be asked to highlight best practices for clean energy deployment in their jurisdiction and/or share goals
and projects.
Part 2: One-on-one Community Interviews
Participants will be asked to take part in individual interview sessions with state staff and local partner organizations (i.e.
NYSERDA Regional Outreach Contractors and/or Climate Smart Communities coordinators) in order to better promote,
refine, and adapt the “menu” of local solutions that will be offered through the Community Partnership. In general, local
officials will be asked to provide feedback on: i) the types of tools and resources that are useful to them, ii) motivating
factors for local uptake of clean energy projects; iii) the programs and clean energy technologies that they would prioritize based on local contexts and needs, and iv) offerings the state could develop in the future that would increased local
interest in more advanced energy projects.
D | Room KH C204 WORKSHOP
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER HDRONIC DESIGN IN BIOMASS BOILER SYSTEMS
Workshop Leader: John Siegenthaler, Appropriate Designs
High efficiency / low emission biomass boilers burning cordwood and wood pellets have unique operating characteristics that must be respected to achieve optimal performance. Modern hydronics technology allows the balance of system
to be “tailored” to these operating requirements. This session would provide an summary of the design details needed to
ensure optimal boiler performance while also delivering unsurpassed thermal comfort to building occupants. It is aimed
as system designers as well as those working in the supply chain providing these boilers and balance of systems to clients.
E| Room KH C112 PRESENTATIONS
HIGH EFFICIENCY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS: NET ZERO ELECTRIC AND PASSIVE SOLAR
Moderator: Jennifer Harvill, Tug Hill Commission
The All-Electric Net Zero Home
Presenter: Jon Montan, Net-Zero Homeowner, Conference Co-Director
This talk describes the successful construction of and experience with our northern New York home that relies on solar
energy to provide our heat and electricity. The talk is aimed at people who are considering a net-zero home.
High Mass Passive Solar Homes
Presenter: Bruce R. Brownell, Adirondack Alternate Energy
This talk outlines designing and engineering passive solar homes. Of the 357 homes of this type built by the presenter,
30 exist in the Adirondacks.
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A | Room KH C212 WORKSHOP
INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR POLICY
Workshop Leader: Andy Belden, Meister Consultants Group, NY-Sun PV Trainers Network (PVTN).
The training will provide an overview of several topics related to solar PV and will help ensure all participants have
basic knowledge on solar PV before launching into more in-depth topics. The workshop will provide a brief overview
of solar PV technology and ownership models, the status of the NY state solar market, the main federal and state incentives for solar PV, strategies for making communities more solar ready, and programs communities can offer to grow
their local solar markets including solarize and PACE financing.
BIOMASS HEATING WORKSHOP FOR LOCAL GOVERMENTS, SCHOOLS, AND BUSINESSES
Workshop Presenters: New York State Wood Energy Team: Rick Handley, Rick Handley & Associates; Ken Lango, MESA Bioenergy; Aileen Randolph, NY Farm Viability Institute; Alice Brumbach, NYBEA
Have the chance to get up close to a high efficiency, low emissions pellet boiler in operation and ask your questions to
installers and bioenergy experts at the New York State Wood Energy Team (NYSWET) Bioenergy Lab. NYSWET provides free and cost-shared services to local government, schools, and businesses of all kinds on conversion to modern
and efficient wood heating systems. At the Bioenergy Lab, you can learn if your facility is a potential candidate for a
state-of-the-art, clean-burning, cost-effective renewable heating system, and NYSWET members will explain how you
can access technical assistance, grants & financing available from several current programs available in New York.
C | Room KH A129 WORKSHOP
NYS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PART 2
(NOTE: This workshop extends over two 60 minute concurrent blocks)
Workshop Leaders: Casey Kuklick, Office of Energy & Finance; Kelly Tyler, NYSERDA; et al.
This workshop session will focus on New York State’s new and unified approach to driving clean energy uptake in its
communities by making simplified tools and resources available to local leaders that meet local priorities and needs.
See detailed description above in CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 1.
D| Room KH C112 PRESENTATIONS
APPROACHES FOR EFFICIENCY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: MODELING AND CODES
Moderator: Jon Montan, Conference Co-Director
Clarkson's Smart Housing Project: Using Granular Data to Accomplish High Accuracy Building
Energy Modeling
Presenter: Alan Schay, Clarkson University
Building energy modeling is a decades-old field, with a solid grounding in thermodynamics used to describe the building
envelope. However, its accuracy is limited by poorly defined models of human activity and occupancy. With the Clarkson
University Smart Housing Project, there is a unique opportunity to use a high density sensor network to create an unmatched schedule of occupancy and usage. The buildings give minute-by-minute readings of electricity usage at the outlet
level, water consumption at every faucet, and ambient temperature. With this data, a highly accurate model of the building energy can be created, allowing for a reduction in the set of parameters used in a sensitivity analysis of the model for
calibration. Beginning with the design of a model, this talk will cover the considerations and uses of high granularity data
in building energy modeling, including space and zone consolidation, load and schedule definitions, and mechanical system design. Additional discussion will focus on the implications of high-accuracy usage information in design, modeling,
and maintenance.
Building Codes for Energy Efficiency
Presenter: Mike DeWein, Leidos Engineering
TBD.
E| Room KH C204
SPECIAL TOPICS
Moderator: Dr. Amanda Lavigne, Conference Coordinator
Renmatix Plantrose™ Process Converts Biomass to Sugar Faster and Cheaper
Presenter: Frank Lipiecki
Renmatix has introduced game changing technology that enables the wide-scale transition from fossil fuel based products
to bio-based chemicals and fuels. Renmatix’s proprietary Plantrose™ Process pioneers the use of supercritical hydrolysis
to break down non-food biomass quickly, using no significant consumables. The resulting Plantro™ sugars serve as the
affordable intermediates that industry-leading partners require to develop tomorrow’s clean alternatives to today’s conventional fossil fuel based products.
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FRIDAY BOXED LUNCH FOR ATTENDEES
Available in the Kunsela Hall Lobby at 12:30 pm
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Time for further engagement with plenary speakers. Informal roundtable discussions and Q & A.
A Room KH C108
PACE Financing
Leader: Joe Del Sindaco, EIC
PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Financing is a new and exciting way for existing commercially
owned properties to obtain financing for Energy Efficiency and Renewable energy projects. The product allows for 100% financing at very competitive interest rates, over a repayment period as long as 20
years. Working in concert with Counties and Cities, PACE financing is provided by the Energy Improvement
Corporation, a NYS public benefit corporation.
B Room KH C212
Engage with the DOS Utility Intervention Unit Location: TBD
Leader: Erin Hogan, DOS Utility Intervention Unit
The New York Department of State’s Utility Intervention Unit (UIU) has the statutory responsibility to represent consumers at utility rate and policy proceedings before State and federal regulators with the goal to obtain the lowest possible rate for New Yorkers while maintaining safe and reliable service. Additionally, the
UIU serves as the State-wide consumer advocate at the New York Independent System Operators (NYISO),
which administers the wholesale energy market. The UIU presentation will provide an overview of its role in
rate and policy cases, as well as the wholesale energy market. It will also highlight the cases UIU is currently
focusing on before the Public Service Commission, such as the Low-Income Affordability, Reforming the
Energy Vision, and Clean Energy Fund. The discussion will also outline how individuals and community
groups can become more involved in proceedings.
C Room KH C204
Renewable Heat New York Update
Leaders: Matt McArdle, MESA & NYBEA; Ellen Burkhard, NYSERDA; Greg Hale,
Senior Advisor to the Chairman on Energy and Finance
Learn about the progress of Governor Cuomo's bioenergy heating initiative, Renewable Heat New York,
nearly one year after the roll out of the program. Successes, challenges and what you can expect from the program this year will be discussed.
Friday Afternoon Field Trips
These exciting field trips are available on Friday afternoon after the boxed lunch pick-up, departing between 1:00 and 1:30 pm.
Transportation is on your own, although car-pooling will be possible for the closer destinations.
Guides will either lead the group from the SUNY Polytechnic campus or be ready to meet you
on-site at pre-arranged times.
Detailed information for each trip and sign-up sheets are available at the Registration Table,
so stop by and ask us about these great opportunities to see successful clean energy projects in
person.
T-1 | SOLAR FARMING IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY
TOUR GUIDE: Mark Laramie
Witness the construction of one of the growing number of Megawatt-scale solar arrays in the Mohawk Valley.
T-2 | BIOMASS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
TOUR GUIDE: Laurie Vincent, Vincent’s Heating & Fuel
See high-efficiency pellet burning technology in action. This trip takes you just up the road to one of
the Cleaner-Greener Communities demonstration projects, and gives a first-hand look at the logistics
of installation, maintenance, and financial benefits of converting to bulk pellets as a primary heating
fuel.
T-3 | BREWERY ANAEROBIC DIGESTER & CHP
TOUR GUIDE: FX Matt Brewery Staff
You’ve heard about it. Now see it for yourself. How FX Matt Brewing Company and NYSERDA partnered to invest in a sustainable future for downtown Utica and the craft brewing industry.
T-4 | WOODY BIOMASS PRODUCTION AND END-USE FOR RENEWABLE BIOENERGY
TOUR GUIDE: Justin Heavey, SUNY-ESF
The tour will visit a site where woody biomass is being harvested from willow bioenergy crops as well
as the ReEnergy Lyonsdale facility where biomass is being converted into renewable electricity and
heat.
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Special Content
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Room KH C202
Trainers: John Doty, Entech Engineering and Art Garno, SUNY Canton CREST
Solar PV Permitting and Inspection Methods
This course is being provided by SUNY Canton CREST, a partner of the NY-Sun PV Trainers network. The 6-hour
course will provide in-depth training on the equipment commonly found in PV systems, and on utilizing local
electrical and building codes in the permitting and inspection processes. The trainings will center on developing
permitting and inspection checklists and reviewing photos and schematics of equipment installed correctly and
incorrectly, and practice problems and discussion of solutions.
Continuing Education Units: 6 In-service training
hours through the New York Department of State
Division of Building Standards and Codes; 6 hours
for NABCEP; 0.3 CEUs through UL
RESEARCH POSTERS
*Research posters are displayed in Kunsela Hall Lobby as part of the Exhibitor Showcase
Biomass District Heating Aaron Hendricks, SUNY ESF
Biomass district heating (BDH) has the potential to stimulate rural economies in the Tug Hill region of New York
State by establishing a local industry and providing lower cost heat compared to the local alternative, #2 fuel oil.
However, the competitiveness and economic impact of BDH networks in rural villages is largely unknown. This
study proposes a methodology to provide initial assessments of the feasibility of BDH in rural communities. BDH
would deliver heat below the cost of the local alternative in eight of the ten study villages examined. Capital costs
comprised over 80% of the project costs, illuminating the importance of reaching a sufficient heat density; however,
specific building heat was a stronger determinant of a village’s feasibility. An input-output analysis determined that
BDH would generate $18.6 million in output and create 143 jobs throughout the three county region, a significant
impact if concentrated around the study villages.
Duct Optimization on a DWT C. Gibb, S. McCauliff, S. Wilson, H. Yam and K. Visser, Clarkson University
The inevitable decline of readily available fossil fuels and the ever increasing environmental impact of our carbon
footprint have continued to drive advances in alternate energy solutions. One of these resources was wind power.
Ducted Wind Turbines (DWT) have shown promise due to their capability of increasing the wind speed velocity and
thus the overall power extracted from the wind. To achieve this, the shaping of the duct has been vital as it affects the
acceleration of the free stream velocity. Ongoing research has been focused on incorporating a flap into the design
and determining the ideal flap and rotor placement in order to produce an optimized duct for a DWT. Airfoil analysis
in XFOIL has given a deeper understanding to the characteristics of the geometry. Modelling in SolidWorks and
analysis in FLUENT have allowed computational investigation on the effects of the flap placement with respect to the
duct. The duct angle of attack was varied with a fixed flap configuration. The flap angle of attack was then varied as
well as the gap distance for the optimized configuration. To determine the viability, a comparison will be made
between a duct with and without the flap. This research is part of an ongoing effort to build a full scale operational
ducted turbine.
Convener
Paul Cantwell
Board President
Kate Fish
Executive Director
Dr. Emily Martz
Operations & Strategy
Lauren Richard
Programs Assistant
Melissa Hart
Local Economies
Coordinator
Jennifer Perry
Energy Coordinator II
Jamie Rogers
Energy Coordinator
Jake Vennie-Vollrath
Connected Communities
Coordinator
Josh Bakelaar
Agriculture Coordinator
Caitlin Wargo
Development Director
Nancy LaBombard
Bookkeeper
Patrick Barber
Intern
Dr. Amanda Lavigne
Conference Coordinator
Kate Fish is the Executive Director of ANCA (Adirondack
North Country Association - www.adirondack.org) whose
mission is to catalyze sustainable economic development
across the Adirondack North Country and to enhance the
quality of life of the people who live, work and visit here.
Since incorporation in 1955, ANCA has developed and managed programs across all 14 counties in Northern New York
State, successfully ‘investing’ millions of dollars, mostly
from federal and New York state grants, to build capacity
and to support community economic development across
the region. She assumed the Executive Directorship of
ANCA in December 2009. She brings breadth and depth of experience in the international non-profit and private sectors as well as multi-generational family roots in the
Adirondacks. Her responsibilities include fiscal and personnel management, public
communications, fund development, and coordination on a wide range of public and
private North Country initiatives, including development and implementation of
ANCA’s strategic future directions.
Since she assumed ANCA’s leadership in December of 2009, Kate has led and implemented a comprehensive strategic plan for the organization, focused on programs
that drive towards resilient local economies, vibrant rural communities and foster a
distinct sense of place. The programs include Sustainability: driving the North
Country to a sustainable, cleaner, greener energy economy through marshaling a
broad range of technical support on efficiency and forging partnerships to facilitate
large scale renewable energy projects; Local Economies: focusing on expanding
market opportunities and providing support for artisan and farmer producers and
stimulating direct investment in the region; Connected Communities: strengthening ties between our rural communities and increasing global appreciation and
exploration of the places and spaces that make the North Country unique. ANCA
has become a key partner in implementing many of the State’s priorities including
advancing the clean energy economy, and developing competitive programs that have
attracted an unprecedented amount of economic development investment to the region.
From 2004-2007, prior to deciding to return to the Adirondack region, she was Managing Director, Europe, for Business for Social Responsibility (www.bsr.org ), a
global non-profit that works with its 250 member companies to develop sustainable
business strategies and solutions. She managed the European office for BSR, recruiting member companies to join the organization and leading multiple sustainability
programs involving European-based companies.
Adirondack North Country Association. 67 Main Street, Suite 201. Saranac Lake, NY
www.adirondack.org
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