2009 Massachusetts Energy Summit: Photos, Presentations & Video
RON BOULEY
Barbara and Edward Wilson accept a 2009 Central Mass. Green Award. They had a 140-kilowatt solar panel system installed on the roof of their company, Wilson Language Training in Oxford. Pictured, from left to right, are: Managing Editor Matthew L. Brown; Editor Christina H. Davis; the Wilsons; and Audra Jones, sales manager for SEM.
The 2009 Massachusetts Energy Summit drew more than 300 people from throughout the Bay State to the DCU Center Thursday.
The half-day event included keynote speakers Keith Gossage, head of smart grid for National Grid, and Frank Gorke, division of energy efficiency director for the state Department of Energy Resources, as well as three panel discussions. Various exhibitors offering innovative energy solutions were also on hand. Scroll down to view and links to photos and presentations.
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Check out the PowerPoint presentations from the panel discussions below:
Breakfast keynote
Keith Gossage, Head of Smart Grid Development USA, National Grid
PowerPoint Presentation
Panel #1
Funding Alternative Energy Projects - Business owners and industry pro's share the specifics on getting their projects done, timetable, funding, the major hurdles and their project ROI.
Moderator: Carter Wall, Executive Director, Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust
Panelists:
1. Bruce F. Forrestall, President, Car Wash & Detailing of Westborough, Inc.
2. Mary E. Riordan, President, Holy Name Central Catholic Jr. Sr. High School
3. Patrick J. Hurley, V.P. Sales & Marketing, Channel Sun Solar Power Systems
PowerPoint presentation | One Sheets
Panel #2
Economic Impact of Large Scale Renewable Energy Developments -
What projects are proposed and under way in Massachusetts? What is the projected economic impact and what's the global picture for alternative energy demand?
Moderator: Christina Davis, Editor, Worcester Business Journal
Panelists:
1. Junaid Yasin - President, Ansar Energy LLC
2. Jim Christo, Commercial Sales Director - Boston area, Alteris Renewables
3. Dan McGahn, Senior Vice President and General Manager American Superconductor
4. Alan King, Director, Sales for the Americas, Evergreen Solar
PowerPoint presentation | One Sheets
Panel #3
Retrofitting & Renovating for Energy Efficiency/LEED Certification - Not every company has the resources or the need for a brand new LEED certified building. But there are many ways companies can update their own facilities to attain greater efficiency and achieve LEED certification. This panel will review the possibilities with real-world cases from the local business community.
Moderator: Peter Stanton, Publisher, Worcester Business Journal and CEO, New England Business Media
Panelists:
1. Jihad Rizkallah, V.P. of Design & Engineering, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co, LLC
2. Todd McCabe, project executive and a LEED Accredited Professional, Consigli Construction
3. Michael Gorman, President, Gorman Richardson Architects, Inc.
PowerPoint presentation | One Sheets
Luncheon keynote
Frank Gorke, Director, Division of Energy Efficiency, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
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