Presentation Abstracts and Speaker Bios

Welcome and Opening Keynote Presentations
Welcome: Terry Townsend, Conference Chair
Opening Keynote Presentations: William Harrison, Diane Grueneich, Dru Crawley

Terry E. Townsend
Terry E. Townsend, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, served as ASHRAE president in the 2006-2007 society year. He is the president of Townsend Engineering Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Panama City, Florida. He is the recipient of the Exceptional Service Award, the Distinguished Service Award, a Region VII Technology Award, a Regional Award of Merit and a Chapter Report Award. He was awarded a bachelor of science in 1971 and a master of science in mechanical engineering in 1973 from Tennessee Technological University.

William Harrison

William Harrison is ASHRAE’s president for the 2008-2009 society year and is president, Trane Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark.

As ASHRAE’s president, Harrison directs the Society’s Board of Directors and oversees the Executive Committee. His presidential theme, Maintain to Sustain – Delivering ASHRAE’s Sustainability Promise, focuses on operating buildings to deliver the energy efficiency inherent in their design, including effective commissioning, improved documentation, and programs to educate and certify building operators.

He has received the Distinguished Service Award.

Dian Grueneich

Commissioner Dian Grueneich is the lead Commissioner at the PUC on energy efficiency. She led the effort to incorporate Zero Net Energy Building goals into California’s “Big, Bold Energy Efficiency Strategies” and oversaw development of the California Long-Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan.

She received the 2008 National Champion of Energy Efficiency Award by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. She serves on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Committee, the Leadership Group of the National Action Plan on Energy Efficiency, the Smart Grid Advisory Committee established by the Energy Independence Security Act of 2007, the China-US Energy Efficiency Alliance, the International CHP/DHC Collaborative sponsored by the International Energy Agency, and the Advisory Council of Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy Efficiency.

Dru Crawley

Dru leads the U.S. Department of Energy’s Commercial Building Initiative – working to achieve cost-effective net-zero-energy commercial buildings by 2025, including the Commercial Building Energy Alliances and Commercial Building National Accounts. He is also responsible for managing the U.S. Department of Energy’s building energy software tools research and development activities including EnergyPlus, OpenStudio plug-in for Google SketchUp, Energy-10, DOE-2, and SPARK, among others.

With 30 years of experience in buildings energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability, he has worked in government research and standards development organizations, as well as building design and consulting companies. A registered architect, he is currently completing his PhD in Mechanical Engineering on the topic of building simulation as a policy tool, looking at the potential impacts of climate change on the built environment at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland.

Tracks, Speaker Bios and Presentation Abstracts

Net-Zero Energy Buildings Big Picture

Moderator: Paul Torcellini
Speakers: Shanti Pless, Paul Torcellini, Dru Crawley

Shanti D. Pless

Shanti D. Pless joined NREL in 2000, where he works with the Commercial Building Research Team integrating building energy efficiency and renewable systems and design processes. This work has included facilitating many integrated design process needed to realize low and zero energy commercial buildings.  He has been responsible for the post occupancy energy performance evaluation of several high profile, low-energy commercial buildings. He has worked with AIA, USGBC, ASHRAE, IES, and DOE to provide development and modeling support for the Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings, as well as the serving as project committee chair for the The ASHRAE 30^% Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Healthcare Facilities. His recent research has focused on developing a classification and energy optimization modeling system for zero energy buildings.

Presentation Abstract: Definitions for Net Zero-Energy Buildings

Definitions for net zero-energy buildings will be discussed as well as the pitfalls related to the definitions. Methods for measuring successes will be discussed as well as individual versus community definitions. This presentation will also highlight some projects that have achieved the ZEB status.

Paul A. Torcellini

Paul Torcellini serves as Team Leader for Commercial Buildings’ Research at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a Department of Energy national laboratory.  Paul has been at the NREL for 14 years.  He is also an adjunct faculty member at Colorado School of Mines and Denver University.

Paul and his team research and evaluate commercial buildings in order to minimize energy use.  Many of these high-performance buildings have an energy reduction of 70% or more when compared to the federal energy code.  Paul works with developing design methods such that energy features are integral to the building design and these features are properly implemented.

Paul holds a Master's degree and Ph.D. from Purdue University specializing in passive solar design and control of commercial buildings.  He is also a registered Professional Engineer.

Presentation Abstract: Potential, Opportunities and Trends

So are zero-energy buildings achievable?  What is the feasibility across the commercial sector to achieve this goal?  This discussion will look at the feasibility and the broad types of technologies needed to achieve this goal including evaluating with different building types and location.

Dru Crawley

Dru leads the U.S. Department of Energy’s Commercial Building Initiative – working to achieve cost-effective net-zero-energy commercial buildings by 2025, including the Commercial Building Energy Alliances and Commercial Building National Accounts. He is also responsible for managing the U.S. Department of Energy’s building energy software tools research and development activities including EnergyPlus, OpenStudio plug-in for Google SketchUp, Energy-10, DOE-2, and SPARK, among others.

With 30 years of experience in buildings energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability, he has worked in government research and standards development organizations, as well as building design and consulting companies. A registered architect, he is currently completing his PhD in Mechanical Engineering on the topic of building simulation as a policy tool, looking at the potential impacts of climate change on the built environment at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland.

Presentation Abstract: Research Programs Leading the Way for Net-Zero-Energy Buildings

This presentation will describe DOE's vision for Net-Zero-Energy Buildings and how research programs through the Commercial Building Initiative are positioned to transform the commercial buildings’ marketplace in the next 20 years. 

Keys to a Successful NZE Project

Moderator: Scott Shell
Speakers: Malcolm Lewis, Alan Daly, Mark Frankel

Malcolm Lewis

Dr. Lewis is a consulting engineer with over 30 years' experience in energy-efficient high-performance buildings.  He has engineered several zero-net energy buildings over the past 15 years, and his firm is a leader is energy efficiency and sustainability for building and communities.

Presentation Abstract: Integrated Design, Delivery and Operations of Zero-Net Energy Buildings

Achieving zero net energy (ZNE) building performance requires a completely integrated process of concepting, designing, constructing, commissioning and operating the building.  The process must remain focused at all times on the ZNE goals, while simultaneously meeting all of the other goals of the project.  This talk will describe an integrated process for effective ZNE implementation, using examples of several ZNE projects designed by the speaker’s firm as case studies.  It will also outline the implications of growing demands for ZNE buildings on the A/E/C and real estate industries.

Allan Daly

Allan Daly, P.E., serves as Principal for Taylor Engineering in Alameda, CA. Allan brings his research, teaching, and consulting experience to bear in the analysis and design of green HVAC and controls systems.

Presentation Abstract: Modeling Building and Renewable Energy Performance

This presentation discusses the issues related to energy modeling for zero-energy buildings broadly then also follows a case-study example showing how the concepts can be put to use. Energy simulation analysis, when applied to zero-energy buildings, follows a different process than when used for energy code compliance or for green building rating standard performance calculations. With code and rating system analyses, the relative performance of a proposed building is compared against a baseline or budget building following a strict set of rules that are sometimes quite distanced from reality. In zero-energy building analysis, the goal and performance metric is simple and compelling. Get to zero. In the real world -- not the "energy modeling" world, there are no convoluted rules to make the comparison "fair." Instead, the analyses need to focus on correctly predicting the real energy use of a project before it is built. This is often a difficult task that requires a significant benchmarking effort paired with a solid understanding of the real loads likely to occur in a building.

Mark Frankel

Mark Frankel is the Technical Director for the New Buildings Institute.  NBI develops programs, policy, training, and research on high performance buildings.  Mr. Frankel serves on the Board of Directors of the Cascadia GBC, is a licensed architect, a member of AIA and ASHRAE, and a LEED-accredited professional.

Presentation Abstract: Performance Feedback for Net-Zero-Energy

Achieving net-zero-energy use requires a transition from prediction-based design strategies to a better understanding of actual performance outcome.  This session will discuss the current relationship of predicted to actual energy use, and the increasing attention that performance feedback is getting in the marketplace.  The role of feedback to design, operation, and occupant groups in achieving net-zero-energy use will be discussed, and recent work on feedback analysis and tools will be presented.

Track 1: Non-Residential Building Science- Passive Technologies - High Performance Envelope & Glass - Daylighting Strategies

Moderator: Steve Selkowitz
Speakers: Maurya McClintock, Eleanor Lee

Maurya McClintock

Presentation Abstract: High Performance Envelope and Glazing

High Performance Envelope and Glazing will explore issues from the engineering perspective, with an emphasis on state of the art solutions that are achievable today using best practice, but addressing energy, comfort, cost and performance.  The presentation also explores strategies for integration of envelope and HVAC beginning in conceptual design, and then discusses design processes, tools, and system strategies that result in high performance solutions that will deliver reliable performance to clients. Illustrated with a selection of case study facade designs and built projects.

Eleanor Lee

Presentation Abstract: Daylighting Strategies for Net Zero Energy Buildings

Daylighting Strategies for Net Zero Energy Buildings will explore how daylighting solutions can be integrated with building facades, emphasizing active control of light and solar gain to minimize cooling and lighting energy use, minimizing peak cooling loads, and optimizing thermal and visual comfort. Daylighting shows much potential but is often not effectively implemented. Illustrated with data from testbeds, mockups and building field measurements.

• What are the limits of what is available today in terms of shading and lighting control technologies and systems?
• What emerging technologies will be available in the future?
• How can designers ensure that integrated shading and lighting systems will be installed, commissioned and operated as expected?

 

Track 2: Residential Building Science -Total Integrated House Design - Passive Technologies - High Performance Envelope & Glass

Moderator: Don Colliver
Speakers: Ren Anderson, John Carmody

Dr. Ren Anderson

Dr. Anderson joined the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in 1983 to develop methods to predict thermal transport in passive solar buildings.  Dr. Anderson  currently leads the residential research group at NREL and is supporting the evaluation of least cost approaches to the design of net-zero-energy homes as part of USDOE's Building America Program.

Presentation Abstract: Critical Steps on the Path to Zero Carbon Homes and Communities

Both the USDOE and the California Public Utility Commission have established goals to achieve net-zero-energy homes by 2020. Several additional states, communities, and regions are also reviewing options for implementing large reductions in residential energy use. In addition to aiding economic recovery in the near term, programs that increase energy savings in new and existing homes will also provide long term contributions to improving America’s energy infrastructure and increasing energy security. Cost/performance analyses results will be presented that identify the most cost effective approaches to reducing residential energy use and carbon emissions.

John Carmody

John Carmody is the Director of the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota. His work includes development of sustainable guidelines and standards, windows and façade design, life cycle assessment of materials, post occupancy evaluations, and the development of decision-making tools for designers.

Presentation Abstract: The Role of Windows in Achieving Net-Zero Buildings

The design and performance of windows in residential buildings is an important contributing factor in striving toward net-zero-energy housing. The properties of the window unit itself affect heat loss and gain and influence the design of other systems and equipment. In addition, the window area orientation and shading conditions can significantly affect energy use as well. Current and emerging window technologies will be described as well as the performance implications of window design decisions. Current window tools and research developed through Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories and the University of Minnesota will also be reviewed.

Innovative Building Technologies

Moderator: Terry Townsend
Speakers: Steve Selkowitz, Ron Judkoff, Bing Liu, Andre Omer Desjarlais

Terry E. Townsend

Terry E. Townsend, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, served as ASHRAE president in the 2006-2007 society year. He is the president of Townsend Engineering Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Panama City, Florida. He is the recipient of the Exceptional Service Award, the Distinguished Service Award, a Region VII Technology Award, a Regional Award of Merit and a Chapter Report Award. He was awarded a bachelor of science in 1971 and a master of science in mechanical engineering in 1973 from Tennessee Technological University.

Steve Selkowitz

Ron Judkoff

Ron Judkoff directs the Building Energy Program at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The Program consists of 45 scientists, and engineers, 20,000 ft² of laboratory facilities, and a budget of about $26 million per year. Technology areas include Ultra-Efficient and Zero Energy Buildings, Building Integrated PV, and Active Solar Heating and Cooling. Previously Ron was a Senior Architectural Engineer in the NREL Buildings R&D Program specializing in the energy design of highly efficient architecture and in simulation and monitoring techniques. He has published over 100 papers in peer-reviewed and popular literature. He leads an International Energy Agency multinational task on developing validation methods for building energy simulation software, and he is the author of the section in the 2005 ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals  on “Model Validation and Testing.”

Presentation Abstract: Zero Energy Buildings: Smoke, Mirrors, or What?

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has set a goal to develop the technologies for “marketable zero energy buildings” by 2025. These technologies include components and systems to increase the energy efficiency of buildings, photovoltaic hardware for on-site solar electricity generation, and software to optimize the energy design of whole buildings. The Buildings Program at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has conducted a number of studies to investigate the state of the art in energy efficiency for today’s best buildings, and what is needed for zero energy buildings to become technologically and economically feasible in the future.

Bing Liu

Bing Liu, P.E., CEM, LEED AP, is senior research engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and has worked in the field for over thirteen years where she has been engaged in sustainable building design and analysis, and building energy performance simulation, metering and measurement. Bing was the chief energy analyst and project lead in developing ASHRAE’s Advanced Energy Design Guide series. She is an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer and a consultant to the ASHRAE Standard 90.1 project committee.

Presentation Abstract: From 30 to 50: Building Energy Efficiency Analysis and Sustainable Design

This presentation will provide an overview on how to conduct the integrated building energy efficiency design and analysis using the state-of-art computer-based energy simulation tools. The presenter will use the energy analysis method used for the development of the ASHRAE’s Advanced Energy Design Guide series as an example to demonstrate how the 30% and 50% energy savings (compared to ASHRAE Standard 90.1) are achieved through the whole building energy performance analysis.

André Omar Desjarlais

André Omar Desjarlais is the Group Leader for the Building Envelope and Materials Research Programs at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  He has been involved in building envelope and materials research for over 30 years, first as a consultant and, for the last 16 years, at ORNL.  He is active in the building industry, participating in ASHRAE, ASTM, Cool Roof Rating Council, SPRI, Roof Consultants Institute, Roof Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Federal Roofing Committee, Metal Construction Association, Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, and the Building Environment and Thermal Envelope Council.  Areas of expertise include building envelope and material energy efficiency, moisture control, and durability.

Presentation Abstract: Building Envelope Technology Developments for the Net Zero Energy Building

A net-zero-energy building will require more cost effective, durable and efficient building envelopes. To make ZEB affordable, efforts to reduce the energy required for the building are a necessary complement to efforts to reduce the cost of renewable, on-site power.  Forty percent of the primary energy used in a residence is spent on space heating and cooling.  Reducing envelope energy consumption will significantly facilitate attainment of a practical ZEB since a significant amount of space heating and cooling energy is lost through inefficient envelopes.  This presentation will review ongoing building envelope research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory directed at this purpose.

Building Renewable Energy Technologies: Photovoltaics - Wind Turbines - Solar Thermal –Hydrogen- Biofuels

Moderator: Walter Grondzik
Speakers: Hal LaFlash, Mike Keesee

Hal La Flash

Hal LaFlash is director of emerging clean technology policy at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, where he investigates new energy technologies that may be part of PG&E’s future resource portfolio. He has been involved in leading edge energy activities at PG&E for 29 years and has degrees in engineering and business.

Presentation Abstract: Big, Bold Energy Efficiency Strategies

Big, Bold Energy Efficiency Strategies like Zero Net Energy goals for 2020 and 2030 building standards will require on-site generation of renewable energy.  The most economic way to generate renewables on-site is by integrating the energy generation into the building itself.  This presentation will look at today's technologies and where they may be going by 2020 and beyond, with an emphasis on building-integrated solar technologies and enabling grid-integrated energy storage solutions.

Mike Keesee

Mike Keesee is a project manager for the Sacramento Municipal Utility (SMUD)’s Energy Efficiency Customer Research & Development (EECR&D) program.  Currently Mike is working on a zero-energy/zero peak demonstration home, Home of the Future, zero energy commercial buildings, and analyzing the impact of large scale penetration of PV.

Presentation Abstract

Since 2003, The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has been working with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building America program and the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) to encourage production-home builders to build and sell homes that are designed to produce nearly as much electricity as they consume.  These homes combine state-of-the art, energy-efficient measures with solar-electricity systems.  The near-term goal is to reduce a new home’s total energy bill (electric and gas) by at least 60%.  This presentation will outline the development of SMUD’s SolarSmart program and results to date, and show how the lessons learned in the SolarSmart program are being applied to develop the next generation of net-zero energy homes.

Track 1: Understanding Natural and Mixed Mode Possibilities

Moderator: Bruce D. Hunn
Speakers: Gwelen Paliaga, Gail Brager, Erin McConahey

Bruce D. Hunn

Bruce D. Hunn is Director of Strategic Technical Programs and provides staff direction for ASHRAE’s technical programs such as Advanced Energy Design Guides and building performance metrics.  He has conducted research and development in building energy systems for over 38 years.  He holds a BS,  MS, and Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.

Gwelen Paliaga

Gwelen Paliaga has an M.S. in Architecture with an emphasis in Building Science from the University of California Berkeley and a B.S. in Physics from the University of California, Santa Cruz.  At Taylor Engineering Mr. Paliaga specializes in sustainable design with a focus on passive systems, controls, and architectural integration.  He has in depth knowledge of human factors (comfort, health, satisfaction) in buildings and their relationship with energy use.

Presentation Abstract

Passive and mixed-mode buildings will be discussed from the perspective of a design professional.  Specific topics that will be addressed are; the need for more up front thinking, finding a fit between the building and client, ventilation standards, energy simulations & codes, thermal comfort, and control system sequences of operation.  Example projects will be used to illustrate key points and will span the spectrum from simple buildings with operable windows and no cooling system to mixed-mode buildings that actively switch between passive and active modes while providing visual feedback to occupants.

Erin McConahey

Erin McConahey is an Associate Principal in mechanical engineering at Arup's Los Angeles office, author of the September 2008 ASHRAE Journal article Mixed Mode Ventilation: Finding the Right Mix, and was the design engineer for the new San Francisco Federal Office Building, which incorporates natural ventilation in the upper tower.  

Presentation Abstract

The presentation will focus on design practices and case studies from San Francisco Bay Area projects incorporating natural ventilation either for ventilation or for comfort-conditioning.  Featured projects will include the new San Francisco Federal Office Building, the California Academy of Sciences, and the Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies.  Guidance regarding application of design techniques, an overview of critical early phase design decisions, and an introduction to subsequent analysis that should be considered if natural ventilation for comfort conditioning is to be pursued are included in the presentation.

Gail Brager

Gail Brager, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Building Science Program of the Dept. of Architecture, at University of California, Berkeley, and the Associate Director of the Center for the Built Environment, an industry/university collaborative research center focused on improving the design, operation, and environmental quality of buildings. 

Presentation Abstract: Occupant Satisfaction in Mixed-Mode Buildings

A well-designed mixed-mode building can potentially improve the indoor environmental quality while minimizing the significant energy and operating costs of air-conditioning.  Because of the relatively high costs of salaries compared to energy, increased worker comfort and productivity can be a powerful part of the argument to minimize the use of air-conditioning.  CBE has conducted web-based surveys in over a dozen mixed-mode buildings, and compared them to our benchmarking database of nearly 400 buildings, and 50,000 individual responses. The survey focuses on seven areas of indoor environmental performance:  thermal comfort, air quality, acoustics, lighting, cleanliness, spatial layout, and office furnishings.

Track 2: Daylighting & Efficient Lighting Strategies - Residential
Moderator: Monte Troutman
Speaker: Dr. Luís Lomelino Fernandes

Dr. Luís Lomelino Fernandes

Dr. Luís Lomelino Fernandes is a Research Engineer at the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC). Daylighting, energy efficiency, visual comfort and societal interactions with technology are some of his main research interests. Alongside his research and development work he has consulted for architectural projects and been involved in university education in the field of building science. More recently, Dr. Fernandes has also been involved in CLTC's partnership with the California utilities for the development and assessment of emerging energy-efficient lighting technologies.

Presentation Abstract: Enabling Net-Zero Homes: Cost-Effective Technologies for Reducing Residential Lighting Energy Consumption
Zero-net energy buildings require two elements not present in today's average building: 1) on-site generation and 2) highly-efficient use of energy. Since its inception in 2004, the California Lighting Technology Center has focused on the development of energy-efficient lighting technologies for California's buildings. An overview of recent developments as well as of future possibilities will be presented.

Track 1: Striving for Efficient HVAC Solutions
Moderator: Tom Phoenix
Speakers: David Springer, Mark Modera

David Springer 

David Springer is co-founder and president of Davis Energy Group, a 28 year old engineering firm specializing in energy efficiency and renewables.  An ASHRAE member, he leads DEG’s Building America (DOE) program activities, is active in technology development, holds five patents, and has authored 18 published papers on energy topics.

Presentation Abstract

While still a relatively new concept, Zero Energy Homes have been in existence long enough to evaluate how well they are performing.  David will describe design features and measured performance of two Northern California projects, a single-family home built under the DOE Zero Energy Homes program in 2002, and an 80 unit community completed in 2007.  In addition, he will outline the Building America systems engineering approach to improving building energy performance, describe builder marketing experiences, and discuss future technology needs for attaining the true net zero energy goal.
 
 Mark P. Modera

Mark P. Modera, the Western Cooling Efficiency Center Director at UC Davis, is also an Adjunct Professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department, and has recently been named the Sempra Utilities Distinguished Scholar in Energy Efficiency. Dr. Modera joined the WCEC from Carrier Corp., and from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), where he was a Principal Investigator.

Presentation Abstract: Striving for Efficient HVAC Systems

Striving for Efficient HVAC Systems will focus on cooling and ventilation, and their relationship to ZNE buildings. In general, cooling is the largest electrical peak load in a building, and peaks too late in the day relative to PV solar electricity generation. This creates a need for better efficiency, combined with some form of storage, either electrical or thermal. In addition, ventilation currently represents a significant fraction of cooling loads, and is likely to grow in importance as buildings are improved. This presentation will describe the activities of the Western Cooling Efficiency Center, which are focused on dramatically reducing cooling energy use and peak electricity demand, including a recently launched challenge to manufacturers to produce Roof-Top Packaged Units (RTUs) that use 40% less energy over the course of the year, as well as 40% less on the peak electricity demand day. 

Track 2: Efficient Lighting Strategies - Non-Residential
Moderator: Robert Marcial
Speakers: Jim Benya, George Loisos

Jim Benya
Jim Benya is a professional lighting designer and consultant with 35 years of experience. He is a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer (California PE E12078), Fellow of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (FIES), a Fellow of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), and is Lighting Certified by the NCQLP (LC).  His firm, Benya Lighting Design, is a member of the US Green Buildings Council and an IESNA Sustaining Member.

Presentation Abstract: Lighting Design in Net Zero Buildings
This presentation is designed to accompany a presentation by a daylighting expert. By now, everyone should know that daylighting is the key to designing net zero buildings. But even in an optimally fenestrated building, electric illumination remains necessary to allow year ‘round and extended use of the building. This presentation includes thought provoking and proven concepts in electrical illumination that dramatically improve overall building energy efficiency.

George A Loisos, AIA
George Loisos, AIA  is principal of Loisos + Ubbelohde, a design and consulting firm focused on sustainable  and low energy architecture.  He is a licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional who has practiced in Europe and the United States since 1980. He holds architectural degrees from Tulane University, the University of Oregon, and Plymouth (England) Polytechnic. His design work has ranged from large to small and public to private, including a teaching observatory in the Oregon mountains, resort facilities in northern Greece, renovation of early industrial buildings in Minneapolis and new community college facilities.  As the architectural program consultant for the Pacific Energy Center in San Francisco from 1994-2000, Mr. Loisos created and administered research and public  programs on daylighting, energy conservation and sustainable practices in design. Mr. Loisos has led major research programs in building energy use at the University of California, San Diego, and at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and for the California Institute for Energy Efficiency. Mr. Loisos lectures extensively on environmental design issues at universities and professional conferences and also presents specialized workshops on related topics for architectural and engineering firms.

Presentation Abstract:
Daylighting is a first and crucial step toward reducing the energy use of non-residential buildings.  This presentation will illustrate the basic daylighting strategies of top-lighting, atria and side-lighting with comparative quantitative analysis and case studies of building designs. These examples include building types ranging from retail to art gallery, and laboratory to schools. With the case studies, the presentation will discuss shading, glare and illumination delivery using illustrations that emphasize the design and analysis tools employed to deliver low-energy performance.  The presentation will also discuss integration with electric lighting as a segue to the next presentation

Utility Net Zero Energy Policy Perspectives
Moderator: Jeanne Clinton
Speaker:William C. Miller

William C. Miller
Bill has worked at Pacific Gas and Electric Company for twenty-five years in the areas of energy forecasting, strategic market analysis, energy efficiency planning, measurement, policy and litigation.  He has managed many of the energy efficiency policy and regulatory processes at PG&E since the mid 1990's. He received his Bachelor's degree from Stanford and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, both in Economics.  Prior to joining PG&E, he spent ten years in academia, engaged in teaching and research.  He is an avid skier and hiker.

Presentation Abstract: Utility NZE Policy Perspectives - What PG&E is doing about NZE Buildings
Net zero energy buildings have become a visionary objective in the effort to reduce buildings’ adverse impact on climate.  How does a company in the business of selling energy regard this phenomenon?  Hear how PG&E has proposed to align its customer energy efficiency programs with California’s call for all new residential buildings to be NZE by 2020.  Hear what positive role it expects to play in a concerted effort to:

• drive the research necessary to achieve NZE residential buildings,
• build the necessary modeling and planning capability among developers and building officials,
• support the developers of NZE projects.

Track 1: Federal & State NZE Policy Perspectives
Moderator: Terry Townsend
Speakers: Shyam Sunder, Martha Brook

Terry E. Townsend
Terry E. Townsend, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, served at president in the 2006-2007 society year. He is the president of Townsend Engineering Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Panama City, Florida. He is the recipient of the Exceptional Service Award, the Distinguished Service Award, a Region VII Technology Award, a Regional Award of Merit and a Chapter Report Award. He was awarded a bachelor of science in 1971 and a master of science in mechanical engineering in 1973 from Tennessee Technological University.

Shyam Sunder
Dr. Sunder holds a B.S. degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  Prior to joining NIST in 1994, he served on the faculty of MIT for thirteen years.  He has received several awards, including the Gold Medal Award for distinguished leadership from the U.S. Department of Commerce in 2005.  BFRL has an annual budget of $42 million, 165 employees, and about 140 guest researchers from industry, universities, and foreign laboratories.  BFRL’s strategic goals provide the enabling measurement science for net zero energy, high performance buildings; breakthrough improvements in construction productivity using information, communication, and automation technologies; sustainable infrastructure materials; innovative fire protection; and disaster-resilient structures and communities.

Presentation Abstract

Buildings in the United States account for more than 40 percent of the nation’s total energy consumption, 38 percent of carbon-dioxide production, and 72 percent of electricity consumption. In a major new report, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) sets out a broad R&D agenda on “green” building technologies to decrease use of natural resources and improve indoor environments while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful pollutants from the building sector.  This talk will provide an overview of the report Federal R&D Agenda for Net-Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings, which draws on recommendations of 16 executive branch agencies along with the Architect of the Capitol and the Smithsonian Institution.

Martha Brook

Martha Brook is a licensed mechanical engineer in the state of California. She has worked at the California Energy Commission for 18 years, where she has gained experience in long-term energy demand forecasting, building energy efficiency standards, and research and development of energy efficient technologies. Ms. Brook is currently leading efforts to advance the Standards to deliver the climate change benefits of low carbon footprint buildings.

Presentation Abstract: State Perspective

The California Energy Commission’s plan to progress toward zero net energy buildings through the state’s energy efficiency standards will be introduced, and both short and long term strategies to achieve this will be described.  The roles of energy performance metrics and rating systems, low energy technologies and strategies, and modeling tools in facilitating zero net energy buildings will be discussed.  Essential partnerships between the Energy Commission and other key agencies and industry stakeholders to develop and implement zero net energy design standards in the state will be highlighted.

Track 2: Case Studies Measured Performance - Lessons Learned
Moderator: Robert Marcial
Speakers: Philippe Cohen, Scott Shell, Peter Rumsey, Michael Utzinger

Philippe Cohen

Dr. Philippe S. Cohen is the Administrative Director of Stanford University's Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve (JRBP). Dr. Cohen is responsible for the continuing ecological health of the Preserve and support of research and educational programs. He is dedicated to educating people on the importance of biological field stations such as JRBP, where long-term research can be carried out and work builds on years of research and monitoring. Dr. Cohen notes that because of this long-term investment, research stations are playing increasingly important roles in addressing regional and global environmental trends and problems.

Dr. Cohen holds an undergraduate degree in environmental studies from Pitzer College. He received his Ph.D. in 1986 from the University of Minnesota's Department of Geography. Dr. Cohen was also employed at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources where he was instrumental in developing and implementing Minnesota's statewide Shoreland Management Plan.

Presentation Abstract

The Leslie Shao-ming Sun Field Station at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve was designed with a goal of zero net carbon emissions for its annual energy budget. The intent of the project team was to lower energy consumption through good design and construction and then use the sun's resources for electricity, heat, and light. A host of design and construction measures also addressed site, water, materials, and indoor environment issues. For a more complete portrait of the project, visit the Field Station web site at http://jrbp.stanford.edu/fieldstation.php.

While designing to achieve high levels of building performance is key to reducing human impact on the environment, actual performance after a building is occupied is what finally matters. Philippe Cohen, Administrative Director of the Preserve will describe his experiences at the Sun Field Station in the years since the facility opened in 2002. Mr. Cohen will report on measured energy performance, describe surprises good and bad, and share lessons they have learned in their efforts to achieve zero-net carbon in building operations while providing a good environment for field research.

Peter Rumsey

Peter Rumsey is the President and Principal in Charge of Rumsey Engineers.  Peter brings over 20 years of experience to the engineering and energy field, and is a nationwide leader in sustainable and efficient design of government, scientific and private sector buildings and critical environments, including laboratories, cleanrooms, data centers and research facilities.

Presentation Abstract

Rising energy prices and awareness of the related productivity and health benefits of green buildings are driving up their demand in commercial real estate markets, and Zero Energy buildings are at the cutting edge of this promising trend in sustainable development. Rumsey Engineers, EHDD, and IDeAs are collaborating on several significant new zero energy buildings including the David and Lucille Packard Foundation headquarters in Los Altos, California and the IDeAs office building in San Jose, California- the first zero energy zero carbon commercial office building in the U.S.

Michael Utzinger

Professor Utzinger has provided energy consulting for a number of high performance buildings including the first building to receive a LEED innovation point for net zero/carbon neutral design.  His current research work includes studies of hybrid ventilation systems, daylighting, simulation validation and photovoltaic system performance.

Presentation Abstract: Design and Performance of a Net Zero/Carbon Neutral Facility
This paper presents both the design process and the first year performance of a new headquarters building for a small non-profit foundation. Opened in May 2007, the facility was designed to be a net zero and carbon neutral building.  This presentation introduces the process used by the design team to achieve a net zero building design.  The measured performance of the building during the first year is presented and discussed relative to the design goals. While the building performed close to the design goals, actual energy use indicate a net flow of energy from the grid to the building of 5.2 kBTU per square foot per year. Sub-metered data on energy use are discussed and approaches to achieve net zero in the second year are presented.

Where Do We Go from Here?

Kent W. Peterson
Kent W. Peterson, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, served at president in the 2007-2008 society year and is president and chief engineer of P2S Engineering Inc., Long Beach, California.

Mr. Peterson has served on the Board as president-elect, treasurer, vice president, and Region X director and regional chair. Past service includes chair of Technology Council, Members Council, the Advocacy Committee, the President-Elect Advisory Committee the ASHRAE Learning Institute Board of Trustees, the Finance Committee, the Planning Committee, the Region-at-Large Transition Committee and the Student Activities Committee.

Mr. Peterson was president of the Orange Empire Chapter. He is a recipient of the Exceptional Service Award and the Distinguished Service Award.

He was awarded a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from California State University at Long Beach.