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2017 KSBA School Energy Summit
The KSBA School Energy Managers Project (SEMP) has supported public school efforts in achieving high standards of efficient use of energy by establishing a statewide energy management infrastructure focused on intelligent energy choices for new and existing public schools through energy management plans. Now, KSBA and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Department for Energy Development and Independence are hosting the Inaugural School Energy Summit.

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This conference is open to all K-12 or postsecondary schools. EILA and Finance Officer credits have been approved. (5 credits per day, 2 credits for dinner, 12 total credits available.) Professional development hours for energy managers are offered.

It is important to pre-register for each Breakout Session you plan to attend.

SELECT REGISTRATION FOR:

8:00AM - 6:00PM - General Session - Fee: $225.00	FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Two day Conference Registration (May 9-10) 10 EILA Credits APPROVED 10 Finance Officer Credits APPROVED (Certificates will be available at registration at the end of each day.)
8:00AM - 6:00PM - General Session - Fee: $135.00	Day ONE Conference Registration (May 9 ONLY) Conference Registration for May 9 ONLY 5 EILA Credits APPROVED 5 Finance Officer Credits APPROVED (Certificates will be available at registration at the end of each day.)
8:00AM - 4:00PM - General Session - Fee: $125.00	Day TWO Conference Registration (May 10 ONLY) Registration for ONLY May 10th. 5 EILA Credits APPROVED 5 Finance Officer Credits APPROVED (Certificates will be available at registration at the end of each day.)

Performance Contracting DINNER SESSION, May 9 REQUIRES ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION

6:00PM - 8:00PM
- Fee: $25.00

Tight Budgets, Leaky Roofs, and Old Equipment - WORKING DINNER
Performance Contracting - Working Dinner; Presenters: Lee Colton, Energy and Environment Cabinet; Success Case Studies
With significant facility needs and little capital, how do you provide the best learning environment for your students? Using energy savings to fund capital improvements may be a good option. Gain an understanding of performance contracting and the questions to ask to get started.

2 EILA Credits APPROVED
2 Finance Officer Credits APPROVED
(Certificates will be available at registration at the end of event.)

General Session (AM), Tuesday, May 9

8:30AM - 9:45AM

National & State Energy & Economic Outlook
Charles Snavely (invited), Energy and Environment Cabinet secretary; Michael Schmitt, Kentucky Public Service Commission chair; Drew Fellon, Fellon-McCord & Associates president and CEO
Governmental and energy industry leaders discuss current trends and changing regulations in the energy landscape and the impact that will have on national, state and local economies. Explore the impact of the U.S. becoming a net energy exporter and the potential effect on schools.

9:45AM - 10:45AM

Business & School Panel Perspective
Scott Spalding, Marion County Schools energy manager; Britney Ragland, University of Kentucky energy manager; Chris Adkins, Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky energy management specialist
Energy efficiency has advanced at varying speeds across the different business sectors. A panel of business and school energy managers share steps taken and lessons assimilated.

Breakout Session A, Tuesday, May 9

11:00AM - 11:45AM	LED Lighting Options Jason Staples, LHI Lighting; Phil Jones, Eco Engineering This session deals mainly with LED options for indoor lighting. Presenters give tips for reviewing information on specification sheets, including lumens per watt (efficacy) and the impact on future energy costs. Common indoor lighting products such as high bay lights, and office and classroom troffers are discussed; and new LED light fixtures and retrofit options are reviewed, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each.
11:00AM - 11:45AM	ENERGY STAR Certification Jim McClanahan, energy manager, Scott County Schools/KSBA The session provides hands-on demonstration of ENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager, showing the steps required to set up an account in the program and how to set up a building with the associated energy meters.
11:00AM - 11:45AM	The Solar Option Kenya Stump, Energy and Environment Cabinet; Ryan Stout, Performance Services Solar energy credits and solar share facilities are among the options being offered by utility companies. What does that mean for schools when considering all available hours of sunlight?
11:00AM - 11:45AM	Operational Savings Brian Linder, Kentucky state representative, District 61, and energy manager, Grant County Partnership Reducing overall energy use requires a district-wide strategy. Review the steps taken to achieve continued success, from leadership to investment and from partnership to recognition.

Breakout Session B, Tuesday, May 9 - Rebates from utility companies help offset costs for upgrading or installing certain high-efficiency lighting, HVAC or other equipment. Learn about the support and various programs offered by your electric provider.

1:45PM - 2:30PM	What You Need to Know about Utility Rebates - LGE-KU Rebates Lisa Keels, LG&E-KU, Manager-Energy Efficiency Operations
1:45PM - 2:30PM	What You Need to Know about Utility Rebates - COOP Rebates Scott Drake - Envision Energy Services - EKPC
1:45PM - 2:30PM	What You Need to Know about Utility Rebates - KPC Rebates EJ Clayton, Energy Efficiency and Consumer Programs
1:45PM - 2:30PM	What You Need to Know about Utility Rebates - DUKE Rebates Invited

Breakout Session C, Tuesday, May 9

2:30PM - 5:00PM	FACILITY TOUR - Norton Commons Elementary John Niehoff, architect, Jefferson County Public Schools; Allyson Vitato, principal, Norton Commons Elementary, Pat Blackburn, VBN Architects and CMTA Jefferson County’s newest school, Norton Commons Elementary, opened in August 2016. The school was designed to meet the expectations of ENERGY STAR and its energy use intensity (EUI) has been trending as low as 20 EUI. Energy-efficient design items in the facility include ICF (insulated concrete forms) exterior walls, high-tech glazing, geothermal heating/cooling, solar hot water system, LED lighting throughout, energy management controls and occupancy sensors.
2:30PM - 5:00PM	Pragmatic Practices in Energy Management: Basic Concepts at Work Jon Nipple, project manager, KSBA-SEMP From classrooms to boiler rooms, school districts are discovering that sound energy management practices impact the bottom line. This session covers the concepts proven to transform your operations to produce improved energy efficiency and reduced operating costs.
2:30PM - 5:00PM	FACILITY TOUR - University of Louisville John Stratton, senior architect, University of Louisville; Justin Mog, sustainability initiatives, University of Louisville and CMTA The University of Louisville is committed to building smarter and conserving energy and water on campus, as seen in the design and operation of many campus facilities. Explore behind the scenes in the design and construction of the new academic building, tour the new Lynn Soccer Stadium, the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research and its fully solar-powered “Phoenix House,” and the LEED Gold Student Rec Center.

General Session (AM), Wednesday, May 10

8:00AM - 9:00AM
- General Session

Electric Utility Panel - The Role of Energy Efficiency in the Electric Utility of the Future
Moderator: Ron Willhite, director, KSBA-SEMP, Lonnie Bellar, senior vice-president, LG&E/KU; Chris Perry, president, Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives; Matt Satterwhite, president, Kentuck
Utility executives discuss where the electric industry is going, future trends and cost drivers. They give insight into what customers can do to prepare for changes, and how utilities envision schools and the customer of the future.

Breakout Session D, Wednesday, May 10

9:15AM - 10:15AM	LED Lighting Options Jason Staples, LHI Lighting; Phil Jones, Eco Engineering This session deals mainly with LED options for indoor lighting. Presenters give tips for reviewing information on specification sheets, including lumens per watt (efficacy) and the impact on future energy costs. Common indoor lighting products such as high bay lights, and office and classroom troffers are discussed; and new LED light fixtures and retrofit options are reviewed, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each.
9:15AM - 10:15AM	Building Controls Justin Kubly, Johnson Controls, Inc. This session focuses on the role that building automation plays in providing an optimum learning environment. Topics include the latest technology advances and programs, as well as ideas for implementation in your district.
9:15AM - 10:15AM	Energy Efficient Building Design Roland Mueller, RossTarrant Architects; Mark Saunier, Performance Services Designing an energy-efficient school requires a careful plan with many components. Learn strategies implemented at Clark County’s George Rogers Clark High School, with an in-depth look at the school’s chilled beam system.
9:15AM - 10:15AM	Life Cycle Project Costing - PART 1 Todd Smith, president, EBEB Solutions KRS 157.455 strongly encourages the use of a life-cycle cost, a holistic approach to building design that considers construction, operation and maintenance during the initial decision-making process. This session is directed to school districts constructing new buildings or renovating existing buildings. Learn the steps to implementing Life Cycle Project Costing.

Breakout Session E, Wednesday, May 10

10:30AM - 11:30AM	Why not 25 EUI or Less? Anatomy of Efficient Net Zero Ready School Design Kenny Stanfield, Sherman Carter Barnhart; Doug Cage, GRW Engineering The average school in Kentucky’s Climate Zone 4 uses 73 EUI annually. This session explores the myriad decisions required when designing a new school or renovating an existing school. Proven design strategies can cut energy consumption by 75 percent or more with the same up-front cost as traditional design.
10:30AM - 11:30AM	Engaging Students Chris Baker, Kenton County Schools energy manager; Charley Haupt, New Energy Technologies Installation of high-efficiency equipment and effective facility procedures are critical to energy management, but faculty, staff and students all play a key role. Learn about Kenton County Schools’ E=WISE, Construction 101 and Green Engineering Academy, and find out more about the energy conservation internships their high school students are receiving.
10:30AM - 11:30AM	Efficiency Through Innovation and Analytics Kyle Johnson, Harshaw Trane; John White, SchoolDude The physical learning environment is critical to student achievement. Ensuring proper lighting and comfortable ventilation impact academic performance. Learn how the integration of technology, analytics and active monitoring can present the opportunity for energy savings.
10:30AM - 11:30AM	Life Cycle Project Costing - PART 2 Todd Smith, president, EBEB Solutions KRS 157.455 strongly encourages the use of a life-cycle cost, a holistic approach to building design that considers construction, operation and maintenance during the initial decision-making process. This session is directed to school districts constructing new buildings or renovating existing buildings. Learn the steps to implementing Life Cycle Project Costing.

Breakout Session F, Wednesday, May 10

1:00PM - 1:45PM	Operational Savings Todd Smith, president, EBEB Solutions Reducing overall energy use requires a district-wide strategy. Review the steps taken to achieve continued success, from leadership to investment and from partnership to recognition.
1:00PM - 1:45PM	Engaging Students Chris Baker, Kenton County Schools energy manager; Charley Haupt, New Energy Technologies Installation of high-efficiency equipment and effective facility procedures are critical to energy management, but faculty, staff and students all play a key role. Learn about Kenton County Schools’ E=WISE, Construction 101 and Green Engineering Academy, and find out more about the energy conservation internships their high school students are receiving.
1:00PM - 1:45PM	Building Controls Scott Cochrane, Cochrane Supply & Engineering Learn how “open systems” and integration platforms like Tridium’s Niagara Framework can result in an interoperable system, regardless of protocol. Gain the fixes that can allow you to engineer, monitor and control sites over the internet and provide aggregated data and analytics from all types of systems and locations in one place.
1:00PM - 1:45PM	The Solar Option Kenya Stump, Energy and Environment Cabinet; Ryan Stout, Performance Services Solar energy credits and solar share facilities are among the options being offered by utility companies. What does that mean for schools when considering all available hours of sunlight?

General Session (PM), Wednesday, May 10

2:00PM - 3:30PM

Energy Leadership from the Top
Jim Gooch Jr, (invited) Kentucky state representative, District 12, chairman of the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee and member, Special Energy Subcommittee
Energy Leadership from the Top

2:00PM - 3:30PM

Educational Leader Panel Discussion
Dr. Rob Stafford, superintendent, Owen County Schools; Leisa Schulz, superintendent, Archdiocese Louisville Schools; Paul Gannoe, vice president, Eastern Kentucky University
Education leaders share their experiences on energy management. They discuss how efficient and student-friendly facilities support the learning environment and how delivering quality education with reduced budgets is assisted by having a skilled energy professional.