Clean Energy Project Financing

Learn how to execute energy projects with the help of public and private funding that can reduce up front costs and improve project economics. Leading experts from New Jersey's Clean Energy Financing Program will present the business case for financing options that combine energy efficiency projects with distributed renewable generation, such as solar energy. Learn how to effectively apply these financing solutions in context to business goals and changing economic conditions.

Presenters: Caren S. Franzini, CEO, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (moderator); Jerome Peters, Senior Vice President and Group Head, Hudson United Bank; Harris Friedberg, Senior Finance Officer, New Jersey Economic Development Authority; Tom Kuster, President, Dome-Tech Solar

Renewable Energy Certificate Markets
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are likely to play an increasingly important role in financing renewable projects. The program will cover everything from the fundamentals of RECs through the pricing, regulatory issues and various deal structures associated with each REC market. The panel includes experts who are actively involved in the New Jersey Solar REC market and other REC markets on a day-to-day basis.

Presenters: Connie O. Hughes, Commissioner, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (Moderator); Scott Hunter, Renewable Energy Program Administrator, Office of Clean Energy; Joe Kerecman, Vice President PJMEIS; Greg Rosen, Sr. Mgr., Business Development, Powerlight; Peter Zaborowsky, Managing Director, Evolution Markets

Tools to Design Energy Efficient Buildings
Integrated design and the use of energy simulation programs are often avoided because of their complexity and costs. Typically, energy modeling does not occur until after the architectural team has arrived at a final design. Learn about new Internet based tools that are currently available to architects and engineers for evaluating a building's energy demands prior to final design. Tools to be discussed include "Green Charettes" -- the role they play in Integrated Design, the Green Building Studio, Target Finder and Portfolio Manager.

Presenters: Lisa Westerfield, LEED AP, Schoor DePalma and Past Chair, US Green Buildings Council, NJ Chapter (moderator); Karen Butler, Project Manager, ENERGY STAR; Bruce Grossman, Manager, Energy Programs, South Jersey Gas Company; Gail Lindsay, FAIA, Design Harmony

Energy Procurement
Learn about competitive procurement options for energy services and products. Hear from leading experts about innovative energy procurement strategies to reduce overall costs and provide added value. Discover the major technologies and strategies for procurement of green power and the methods for evaluating green energy opportunities.

Presenters: Fred Lynk, Manager, Demand Side Marketing, PSEG (moderator); Richard M. Domaleski, President, World Energy Solutions; John Halley, Director of C&I Sales and Marketing, Community Energy, Inc.