June 1, 2009

NEWS ROUND-UP FROM THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMUNITY

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Only a Few Places Left for the ECEEE 2009 Summer Study
1-6 June 2009
Côte d¹Azur, France
http://www.eceee.org/summer_study
Don't miss out on Europe's most important energy efficiency event: The biennial eceee Summer Study. This year's edition will be held 1-6 June in La Colle sur Loup, Southern France. Only a few places are left at the Summer Study. If you are intending to go and haven't registered yet, you should do so now!
 
The programme is packed with peer-reviewed papers and several illustrious keynote speakers. A side event on smart metering is planned on Tuesday, June 2.

SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE: The schedule for shuttle buses and updated travel information is available here: http://www.eceee.org/summer_study/travel_info/. Note: If you arrive early on Monday June 1 and want to have lunch it is necessary to book this in advance: If you haven't done so,  please contact Novatours at summerstudy@eceee.org 


National Conference on Building Commissioning
June 3-5, 2009
Seattle, Washington
http://www.peci.org/ncbc/

Please join us at the 2009 National Conference on Building Commissioning. The original commissioning conference, NCBC unites energy efficiency and green building design experts with construction and operations industry professionals to discuss the latest trends and technologies that make commercial buildings work properly and efficiently. This year's conference broadens the platform to include whole building life-cycle energy efficiency and includes the drivers and service providers of energy-efficient building operations. We are excited to bring this larger theme back to the Pacific Northwest as we extend the educational potential "beyond green". This event is an extraordinary opportunity to expand your knowledge of commissioning and to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP)
February 8-11, 2010
Tucson, Arizona
Online submission of abstracts for conference papers and panels for the 20th National Conference & Expo due at midnight (PDT) on June 19, 2009.

AESP is interested in showcasing presentations that reflect the latest thinking, best practices and trends affecting the energy services industry.
All abstracts must be submitted using AESP’s Abstract Submission Web site managed by Precis Abstract Management. To submit your abstract, click here.

A Workshop for Graduate Educators in Energy Efficiency
June 25-26, 2009 (Thursday & Friday)
UC Davis
Davis, California
http://eec1.ucdavis.edu/programs/EECevents/EfficiencyEducatorsWorkshop/program-overview

Educators concerned with introducing the concepts of energy efficiency to graduate students will gather to exchange information and ideas on curriculum, resources, and strategies. The concepts may be incorporated in existing courses addressing traditional tropics (such as engineering, economics, or architecture) or to form the basis of new courses focusing on energy efficiency. The short-term goals include developing curricula, textbooks, and other resources to facilitate education. You should attend if you teach graduate courses in energy efficiency or are trying to incorporate some of these concepts into a traditional course or program. A diverse group is expected, including faculty from engineering, economics, public policy, agriculture, physics, business, and environmental science.

2009 International Energy Program Evaluation Conference
Counting on Energy Efficiency – It’s Why Evaluation Matters!
Pre Conference Workshops: August 11th
Conference:August 12th-14th, 2009
http://www.iepec.org/

Count down to Portland starts now!
90 peer reviewed papers
31 paper sessions
6 workshops
5 panels
3 lunches
2 receptions
1 river cruise & dinner 

Greening of the Campus VIII: "Embracing Change"
September 20-23, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana
Presented by Ball State University in Partnership with AASHE
http://www.bsu.edu/greening

International Conference for Enhanced Building Operations Conference
November 17-18, 2009
Austin, Texas
http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu/icebo/home.html

The conference will bring together an international group of practitioners and researchers who routinely minimize the energy consumption, operating costs, and environmental impacts of buildings while improving the health and comfort of occupants. ICEBO 2009 is the leading forum for timely exchanges among individuals interested in the continuous improvement and maintenance of buildings, their energy usage and environmental impact.

Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings XI International Conference
December 5-9, 2010
Clearwater Beach, Florida
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/buildings/2010/index.shtm

Conference Calendar
May 29, 2009: Abstracts due to williamst@ornl.gov
July 20, 2009: Notification of abstract acceptance to Authors
December 5-9, 2010:  Conference dates

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