Track Overview

Demand Response Roundtable

Track Leader:  Leighton Wolffe
Wednesday May/23/2007

Demand Response is one of the most interesting and near-term application of convergence. Driven by the anticipated shortage of electricity energy in the US, implementing demand response in buildings is a sure way for integrators and owners alike to receive significant financial benefits, while providing a contribution to the owner's sustainability and green footprint.

This track will provide attendees with immediate opportunities to implement systems, with the help of energy and technology vendors are providing the tools and opportunities today.

Sponsored by Constellation

Making Money from Demand Response

13:30 - 14:45

The opportunities for benefits from Demand Response are immediate and significant. With technology available and ready for deployment, and energy providers eager to facilitate peak load management, the framework is set for integrators and building owners to truly understand how to proceed in this most lucrative opportunity at the intersection of buildings, IT and energy.

This session will provide attendees with key information on how to proceed with Demand Response, from an understanding of how to approach the opportunities in differing parts of the country, to an appreciation of regulatory structures that mostly enable DR, but sometimes makes success difficult.

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Building Technologies and Demand Response

15:15 - 16:30

Demand Response require the correct application of mainly existing technologies and tools. The convergence of Building and IT is providing these tools; from gateways to standard networks and information integration platforms.

Hear from leading speakers on how to apply existing products and tools to leverage the opportunities from Demand Response.

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Demand Response and Renewable Green Energy

17:00 - 18:15

While Demand Response is often seen as a stand-alone business and energy saving opportunity, there are increasing awareness that an opportunity exists to intertwine these benefits with the implementations of renewable and green distributed energy. Owners adopting such strategies stand to benefit in significant ways including CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and accreditations of green building certifications such as LEED.

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