Annual Commercial/Industrial Energy Conservation Conference

Conference Organizer:  Minnesota Blue Flame Association

Conversations AND Connections

Join us for a day of relevant industry speakers,
panel discussions and exhibits.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

8:00 AM Registration & Buffet Breakfast

8:30 AM Keynote Address & Breakfast 

Begin the day with Jessica Burdette, Manager of Energy Regulation & Planning at MN DOC, providing the recently released State groundrules for new pre-weatherization measures and efficient fuel-switching methodologies (ECO bill from 2021).  She will also discuss the effects of COVID-19 on CIP programs and other timely issues impacting the industry.

9:45 AM SESSION ONE

Breakout Option #1:  Panel Discussion

Presentation of Trinnenial Plans:  Utility & Rebate Updates
Panel Representatives: CenterPoint Energy; Minnesota Energy
   Resources; Xcel Energy

Breakout Option #2:  Presentation

Topic:  Water Heaters
Representatives from Mulcahy will review the different types of water heating methods from tankless to tank type water heaters to water heaters with separate storage.  Examples of installations best for each type will be covered as well as things to keep in mind for each method.

10:30 AM Break

11:00 AM SESSION TWO

Breakout Option #3:  Presentation

Saving Energy One CFM at a Time
Join CenterPoint Energy with Minnesota Energy foodservice teams and a local CaptiveAire representative to learn the latest energy saving design options for commercial kitchen hoods with cost saving examples.

Breakout Option #4:  Panel Discussion

Presentation of Triennial Plans:  Utility & Rebate Updates
   Panel Representatives: CenterPoint Energy; Minnesota Energy
   Resources Corp. and Xcel Energy 

11:45 AM Lunch Break

12:15 PM Luncheon Presentation

Natural Gas Industry – Now and in the Future:  Hear how the industry is addressing the negative hype; learn about  innovative natural gas projects and products as well as how the industry is working to meet emissions reduction goals.  Sue Forrester, American Gas Association’s Vice President of Advocacy will give us a national perspective of the natural gas industry. 
  

REGISTRATION FEES

$75 Members $100 Non-Members

Fees include all educational programming, general and breakout sessions and meals.

Please Note: After registering, fees can be paid by check or credit card. (Credit Card transactions will be charged a 3.5% service fee.) Mail payment to MN Blue Flame Gas Association, 3460 Washington Drive  #210, Eagan, MN  55122 or call 612-720-7681.

Contact Annette if interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities including exhibiting at the Event.

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