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2008 Illinois Energy Expo
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Download: Schedule | Information | Registration
October 2nd & 3rd, 2008
Parke Hotel & Conference Center in Bloomington, IL
1414 N. Towanda Barnes Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
(Located on the southwest corner of GE & Towanda Barnes Roads. Entrance from GE Road.)
Exhibitor & Workshop Hours: Thursday, October 2, 10AM – 5PM
Friday, October 3, 9AM – 3PM
Hosted by the Central Illinois Chapter of APEC.
The goal of the 2008 Illinois Energy Expo is to bring together business leaders, building energy managers, building contractors, energy industry experts, energy educators and residents to explore energy conservation options that will help reduce energy costs and positively impact the Illinois economy. Over 30 exhibitors and 15 workshops will offer information about energy efficient and alternative energy technologies and services.
Join us to learn about valuable financial assistance and incentives available through several newly-created energy programs for residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to the APEC Energy Affiliate Fund to provide funding for qualified business energy projects and educational scholarships.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(subject to change)
Thursday, October 2nd
Exhibition Hall
| 10:00 AM—5:00 PM |
Exhibitor Booths open
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| 12:00 PM—1:30 PM |
Lunch Buffet in the Atrium (ticket required) |
| 4:00 PM—6:00 PM |
Networking Reception
—Cash Bar / Snacks by Corn Belt Energy
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| 4:00 PM—6:00 PM |
Tours of Conference Center Geothermal System
—Bratcher Heating & A/C
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Room A—Business Solutions
| 10:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Business Energy Solutions Panel
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Mark Peterson, City Manager, Town of Normal
Jon Astroth, President, Heartland Community College
Ron Kelley, Director of Office of Energy Mgmt., Illinois State University
Aaron Quick, Vice-President, Farnsworth Group
Mark Galliart, Senior Mechanical Engineer, State Farm Insurance
Moderated by Jody Nord, Illinois Solar Energy Association
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12:30 PM—1:15 PM
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Keynote: Viable Renewable Energy Technologies
—Don Fournier, SEDAC |
| 1:30 PM—2:15 PM |
Lighting Solutions
—Barry Glas, Wattstopper
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| 2:15 PM—3:00 PM |
Case Studies: Listening to the Market
—David Gibson, SAIC |
| 3:00 PM—3:45 PM |
CFL Bulb Recycling in McLeanCounty
—Michael Brown, Ecology Action Center |
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Room B—Technical Training
| 1:30 PM—2:15 PM |
Systems Approach to Thermal
Performance & Green Building
—Randy Nickell
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| 2:15 PM—4:00 PM |
Nuts & Bolts of Lighting Controls
—Tony Crumrine, Phillip McCulley & Associates |
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Friday, October 3rd
Exhibition Hall
| 9:00 AM—3:00 PM |
Exhibitor Booths open
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| 11:30 AM-12:30 PM |
Lunch Buffet in the Atrium (ticket required) |
| 2:00 PM—3:00 PM |
Closing Reception
—Door Prizes / Snacks by Yellow Dwarf Solar Co. |
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Room A—Financial Incentives
| 9:00 AM—9:45 AM |
IL Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards (EEPS) Incentives
—David Baker, IL DCEO |
| 9:45 AM-10:30 AM |
Federal Incentives & SEDAC Resources
—Don Fournier, SEDAC |
| 10:30 AM-11:00 AM |
Green Energy Financing
—Mike Wakeland, IL State Treasurer’s Office |
| 11:00 AM-11:15 AM |
Renewable Energy Grants
—Brian Kuczynski , IL Clean Energy Community Foundation |
| 11:15 AM-11:30 AM |
Pollution Prevention Intern Program
—Richard Reese, IL EPA |
| 12:30 AM—1:15 PM |
Center for Renewable Energy
—Randy Winter, Illinois State University |
| 1:15 PM—2:00 PM |
Illinois Geothermal Alliance
—John Freitag, AIEC, & Lon Hoover, IGE |
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Room B—Technical Training
| 10:30 AM-11:15 AM |
Wireless Dimmers for Residential Lighting
—Mike Piraino, Pass & Seymour/Legrand |
12:30 PM—1:15 PM
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Innovations in Lighting
—John Griffard, Budget Lighting, Inc. |
1:15 PM—2:00 PM
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Variable Frequency Drives
—Springfield Electric Supply Company |
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Attendee Registration Information
SEPTEMBER 25TH DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATIONS THAT INCLUDE LUNCH.
$50
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Full Registration |
Code 11296 |
Includes workshops, exhibit hall admission & both lunches. |
$30
CLOSED
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Thursday only |
Code 11298 |
Includes workshops, exhibit hall admission & Thursday lunch. |
$30
CLOSED
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Friday only |
Code 11299 |
Includes workshops, exhibit hall admission & Friday lunch. |
$40
CLOSED
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Meals only
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Code 11300 |
Thursday & Friday lunches only. |
| $20 |
Exhibition Hall
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Code 11301 |
Includes workshops, exhibit hall admission, but no meals. This is the only option that can be purchased at the door.
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For additional information and to register, download the interactive form:
or visit Community Education Department, Heartland Community College, 1500 W. Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761
or call 309-268-8160.
LODGING
To reserve your room at The Parke Hotel, please contact the hotel directly at 309-662-4300. Mention the 2008 Illinois Energy Expo for the $70 per night room rate. Rooms will be held through September 17th. The reduced rate includes parking, free internet access, 24-hour fitness center access and breakfast. Visit www.parkehotel.com for more information or directions.
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Exhibitor Information
If you are interested in being an exhibitor, please contact Don McGee at (217) 243-2110 to determine if booth spaces are available. Additional registration information is available on our Exhibitor Registration Form:
EXHIBITOR BENEFITS
• 8’ x 10’ exhibitor booth with an 8’ table and two chairs
• 8’ high background drapes and two 3’ high side dividers between booth areas
• Exhibitor is required to provide own skirting (if you do not have skirting, white will be provided for an additional charge of $26)
• Typed ID sign for your booth
• Optional electrical connection for additional charge of $75 each (you must provide cords)
• Full registration benefits for two people, which includes:
o Admission to all workshops
o One lunch per person each day
• Unlimited coffee & ice water
• Wireless internet access
• Free admission vouchers ($20 value each) for the Exhibitor Hall & Training Workshops (does not include lunches) that you can distribute to your business customers
EXHIBITOR FEES
$250 APEC Members $500 Non-Members |
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Many thanks to many individuals and organizations for valuable event planning assistance:
• Don McGee, APEC Founder
• Town of Normal
• Illinois State University
• Illinois DCEO
• Energy Education Council
• The Yellow Dwarf Solar Company
• Heartland Community College
Thanks to our 2008 Illinois Energy Expo SPONSORS:
Ameren
Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives
ATC Insulators
BLI Lighting, Inc.
IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Heartland Community College
Phillip McCully & Associates
State Farm Insurance
Thank you for your interest in the 2008 Illinois Energy Expo!
For additional information or to register, contact the Community Education Department, Heartland Community College, 1500 W. Raab Rd., Normal, IL 61761. Phone: 309-268-8160. |
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