The perfect hot water storm: Energy prices are rising, new technologies are emerging, and water conservation suddenly matters, from Georgia to California. Energy and water utilities can help their customers live more efficiently, and hot water is a key target. In response, The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) held The 2009 Hot Water Forum: Water Heating, Distribution, and Use Efficiency, at the famous Asilomar Conference Center (Pacific Grove, CA) from Sunday evening, June 7 – noon, Wednesday, June 10. Following the success of the inaugural 2008 Water Heating Forum, this event brought together manufacturers; water, gas, and electric utilities; government and other program and policy people, and other industry representatives to learn from each other and explore the potential of increasing efficiency of hot water generation, distribution, and use (fixtures and appliances), with special emphasis on the ENERGY STAR program and water efficiency. In a difficult economy, the 2009 Forum exceeded expectations thanks to the hard work of the steering committee and presenters, the participation of the attendees, and the generosity of our funders. We look forward to the future of the Hot Water Forum as we promote our goals of efficiency in water heating, distribution and use.

Where and When Is the Hot Water Forum?

The Hot Water Forum was held June 7-10, 2009 at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, California (about 100 miles south of San Francisco, just outside of Monterey). Read about spectacular Asilomar State Park (part of the California State Park system) and get directions there.

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Funders

Gold:
National Grid
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Sacramento Municipal Utility District

Silver:
Sempra

Bronze:
AirGenerate

Program Planning for the 2009 Forum

The 2009 Hot Water Forum was made possible by the dedication of a committee of leading experts in energy efficiency research, program implementation and evaluation. Program Committee members are responsible for selecting topics and organizing sessions on a volunteer basis. We would like to recognize the following people and organizations for their commitment to developing the 2009 Hot Water Forum program:

Harvey Sachs, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Jacob Talbot, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Gary Klein, Affiliated International Management, LLC
Frank Stanonik, Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
Mary Ann Dickinson, Alliance for Water Efficiency
John Koeller, Alliance for Water Efficiency
Charlie Adams, A.O. Smith Corporation
Derek Buchler, Bay State Gas Company
Katherine Muncaster, BC Ministry of Energy
Tom Butcher, Brookhaven National Laboratory
Andrew McAllister, California Center for Sustainable Energy
Martha Brook, California Energy Commission
Ammi Amarnath, Electric Power Research Company
Chris Trueblood, Electric Power Research Company
Jim Earley, Georgia Power
Bruce Johnson, Keyspan Energy Delivery
Jim Lutz, Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory
Harry McDonough, National Grid
Ed Schmidt, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
Charlene Spoor, Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Lance DeLaura, Sempra Utilities  
Nehemiah Stone, Benningfield Group
John Richardson, Tennessee Valley Authority
Larry Weingarten, Water Heater Rescue
Bill Hoover, William R. Hoover LLC

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