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Great Plains Energy Codes Conference

The 2012 Great Plains Energy Codes Conference presented practical how-to content, best practices and thought-provoking ideas — all with a focus on how states and local code jurisdictions can achieve compliance with the 2009 and 2012 International Energy Conservation Codes.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
2:00 pm–5:00 pm	RESCheck Workshop and Conference Registration: Omaha Marriott, Grand Foyer near Nebraska AB and Grand Ballroom
2:30 pm–4:30 pm	A Hands-On Workshop: How to Use RESCheck Presented By: Eric Makela (Nebraska AB)
3:00 pm–8:00 pm	Exhibitor Set-Up – Regency Ballroom, Omaha Marriott
4:45 pm–5:00 pm	Meet to Load Buses for Site Tours: (Northeast Entrance Atrium)
5:00 pm–6:30 pm	Morrissey Engineering Tour	ZNETH House Tour
6:00 pm–8:00 pm	Conference Registration and Energy Efficiency Expo Hall - Exhibitions Open (Regency Ballroom)

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
7:30 am–6:30 pm	Conference Registration and Information: Omaha Marriott (Grand Foyer across from Grand Ballroom)
7:30 am–7:30 pm	Energy Efficiency Expo Hall - Exhibitions Open (Regency Ballroom)
8:00 am–8:40 am	Opening Session and Keynote Message: "Energy Codes – Build It Right For The 21st Century" (Grand Ballroom) Sponsored by Omaha Public Power District
8:40 am–8:45 am	Break
SESSION TRACKS	HOW TO RESIDENTIAL (Salon A)	COMPLIANCE/ADVOCACY (Salon B)	HVAC (Salon C)	HOW TO COMMERCIAL (Salon D)
8:45 am–10:15 am	Overview of Residential Code Changes: What’s New in 2009 and 2012 IECC for Climate Zones in the Region Presented By: Amy Musser and Matthew Vande	Engaging Supportive Stakeholders: The Energy Codes Collaborative Process. Danielle Jensen Maria Ellingson	Summary of Residential HVAC Design Process and Overview of Existing HVAC Industry Standards Dave Swett	Differences Between 2009/2012 IECC for Commercial - Part 1 Presented By: Eric Makela Video of Presentation
10:15 am–10:35 am	Energy Efficiency Expo Hall - Exhibitions Open (Regency Ballroom) Morning Refreshments
10:35 am–12:05 pm	Understanding Energy Star v3 and What Other Ways Might Be Available to Market the Energy Performance of Your Home Presented By: Robby Schwarz	Show Me the Costs! Energy Code Adoption Support Using ard Data. Paul Karrer Lynn Chamberlin	Ventilating Single Family Homes with ASHRAE 62.2 Presented By: Darren Meyers	Differences Between 2009/2012 IECC for Commercial - Part 2 Presented By: Eric Makela Video of Presentation
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm	All American Cookout Buffett Lunch (Salon CDE)
1:20 pm – 2:45 pm	New Codes and Green Technologies: Keeping up with the Industry Presented By: Matt Belcher Audio Slideshow of Presentation	How the City of Lincoln Ensures a High Level of Public Engagement in Energy Codes & An Overview of the Kansas City Stakeholder Process Milo Mumgaard Isaac Elnecave	Save Time and Money with Trace 700 HVAC Analysis Software Presented By: Johnathan Spreeman	Getting to Market: Rate Net-Zero Emissions Building Presented By: Chris Baker Video of Presentation
2:45 pm – 3:05 pm	Energy Efficiency Expo Hall - Exhibitions Open - (Regency Ballroom Afternoon Refreshments
3:05 pm–4:35 pm	Building Technology Options for New Homes	The Missing Stakeholders: How People Feel About Energy Codes Presented By: Maria Ellingson Energy & Omaha: Citizen and Stakeholder Attitudes Presented By: Kristi Wamstad-Evans Audio Slideshow of Presentations	Right-Sized HVAC Design is the Missing Ingredient in Most Homes Presented By: Darren Meyers	High Performance Day Lighting Design for Net-Zero and LEED® Platinum Buildings Presented By: Chris Baker Video of Presentation
4:35 pm–4:45 pm	Break
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm	Cracker Barrel: Problem Solving Interactive Discussions/Workgroup Sessions (Salon AB)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm	Evening Networking Reception (Regency Ballroom – Expo Hall)

Thursday, October 18, 2012
7:30 am–3:00 pm	Conference Registration and Information: Omaha Marriott (Grand Foyer across from Grand Ballroom)
7:30 am–3:00 pm	Energy Efficiency Expo Hall - Exhibitions Open (Regency Ballroom)
8:00 am–8:30 am	Keynote Message: “Next-Generation Codes: A look backward and the road ahead” (Grand Ballroom)
8:30 am–8:35 am	Break – Quickly Move to Break-out Sessions
SESSION TRACKS	HOW TO RESIDENTIAL (Salon A)	ADVOCACY (Salon B)	HVAC/COMPLIANCE (Salon C)	HOW TO COMMERCIAL (Salon D)
8:35 am–10:05 am	2009 IECC Building Envelope Tightness Verification and Duct Leakage Pressure Testing: What Contractors, Code Officials and Designers Need to Know Presented By: Amy Musser & Matthew Vande Video of Presentation	Compliance Pilot Studies for Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska: How Are We Doing? David Ruffcorn - Iowa Energy Code Pilot Study Isaac Elnecave - Measuring Code Compliance Wisconsin Lynn Chamberlin - LKC Nebraska Evaluation	ASHRAE 62.1 Presented By: Roger Hedrick Audio Slideshow of Presentation	Window Energy Ratings in Building Energy Codes Presented By: Ray McGowan
10:05 am–10:30 am	Energy Efficiency Expo Hall - Exhibitions Open (Regency Ballroom) Morning Refreshments
10:30 am–12:00 pm	Round Table Session Work Groups (Grand Ballroom) Case Study in Nebraska- What Happens When a Home Does Not Meet Code After Being Passed By The Local Code Jurisdiction? Presented By: Lynn K. Chamberlin, Danielle Jensen and Ginger Willson Video of Presentation
12:00pm – 1:00 pm	The Nebraskan Buffett Lunch (Salon CDE)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm	Overview of Above Code Programs for Residential and Commercial Presented By: Michelle Britt Video of Presentation	Developing Advocacy Material Paul Karrer Isaac Elencave	Enforcing With Education Barry Shull, John Hay and Dr. Shirley Niemeyer (Audio Slideshow of Presentations) Enforcing with Education - Part 1 - Barry Shull PDF Enforcing with Education - Part 2 - Dr. Shirley Niemeyer PDF Enforcing with Education - Part 3 - John Hay PDF	Commercial Building Energy and Green Code Requirements for Lighting Controls Presented By: Michael Jouaneh and Brent Protzman
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm	Energy Efficiency Expo Hall - Exhibitions Open - (Regency Ballroom) Sundae Shoppe - Afternoon Refreshments
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Remodeling and Retrofits: Making the Green Business Case Presented By: Matt Belcher Video of Presentation	Environment Omaha: A Collaborative Approach to Creating A Sustainable Omaha (Audio Slideshow of Presentations) McMeekin & Spellmen - Omaha By Design PDF Wamstad & Evans - Omaha - Sustainability City PDF	Achieving Civic Engagement and Success Through the Cloud Presented By: John Yezza and Stuart Craven	Minding the Gap: From Sustainable Policy to Practice Jason Steinbock Chris Baker
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Conference Closing Session – Announcements, Follow-up Event Information and Bingo Prize Drawing (Salon CD)