Chairperson’s Introduction & Opening Remarks

James H. McGraw, IV
Vice President & Group Publisher
McGraw-Hill Construction

Special Video Message from Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) on the Retrofit for Energy & Environmental Performance Act (REEP) - view bio»

Investing in energy efficiency is a practical, commonsense strategy to create jobs, save on energy costs and do our part to fight climate change.  Families and business owners want to save energy and money.  The Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance program will retrofit millions of homes and commercial buildings and seek a 20 percent increase in efficiency nationwide.  Rep. Peter Welch will discuss this program and the need for comprehensive energy legislation.

Keynote Address

Mr. Aggarwala will discuss PlaNYC, Mayor Bloomberg’s long-term vision for a sustainable New York City, including the City’s initiatives to reduce energy consumption and related greenhouse gases emissions in existing buildings and the journey towards a “Greener, Greater New York.”

Rohit T. Aggarwala - view bio»
Director
Office of Long-term Planning & Sustainability,
Mayor’s Office of Operations, New York City

Keynote Address

Mr. Kampschroer will discuss GSA’s $4.5 billion green retrofit investment program, including the leadership position of the federal government and it’s impact on state and local government facilities.

Kevin Kampschroer
Acting Director, Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings
U.S. General Services Administration

Owner Panel: The Business Benefits of Green Retrofit

• Costs and ROI to the property owner
• Offsetting the perception of additional costs by long-term savings
• Why do tenants value green renovation?
• Carbon footprint tracking
• Measuring and monitoring
• Building code legislation
• The push for LEED in existing buildings

Moderator:
Doug Gatlin - view bio»
Vice President, Market Development
U.S. Green Building Council

Panelists:
Alice Cook - view bio»
Director of Sustainability
Time Equities, Inc.

Tom Scarola - view bio»
Senior Director, Director of Engineering
Tishman Speyer

Kevin Kampschroer
Acting Director, Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings
U.S. General Services Administration

Salvatore Renda, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP - view bio»
Regional Project Manager & Architect
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

Case Study: PepsiCo's Chicago Headquarters Goes Green

The presentation will highlight PepsiCo’s sustainability initiates at their headquarters building in downtown Chicago. This will include an overview of PepsiCo’s corporate commitment to sustainability and how that led to the changes in their ongoing operations and maintenance and to upgrades to their headquarters building that resulted in a LEED-EB Silver Certification for their 17-story, 460,000 SF building and to the development of a Sustainability Center on the ground floor, which achieved a LEED-CI Platinum Certification. The presentation will detail the programs that were established, the process that was followed and the positive results that were realized. The presentation will demonstrate the commitment exhibited at all levels of the PepsiCo organization to create a greener workplace and to provide educational opportunities and insight on sustainability.

Panelists:
Tim Carey - view bio»
Director of Sustainability & Technology
PepsiCo Americas Beverages

Peter Skirbst - view bio»
Vice President – A/E Project Principal
The Haskell Company

Green-Collar Jobs: A Boon for Workers

With the signing of the economic stimulus bill, there has been a rush to identify “shovel ready” jobs. But, behind the scenes, business and government leaders are grappling with the problems of being “people ready” for the millions of green jobs that will be created through the investment in renewably energy and energy efficiency.

• What skill sets are required to get work?

Speaker:
Bracken Hendricks - view bio»
Senior Fellow
Center for American Progress

Introduction by:
Michael Deane - view bio»
Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer
Turner Construction Company

Special Address: Energy Efficiency in New York City Construction

With buildings in New York City generating nearly 80% of the City’s carbon emissions, the New York City Buildings Department is facilitating green technology and encouraging energy efficiency in construction.  Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri will discuss the Department’s green initiatives and how the Agency is promoting new technology that enhances safety, sustainability and efficiency.

Robert LiMandri - view bio»
Commissioner
New York City Buildings Department

Cocktail & Networking Reception

Chairperson’s Remarks

James H. McGraw, IV - view bio»
Vice President & Group Publisher
McGraw-Hill Construction

Richard T. Anderson - view bio»
President
New York Building Congress

Keynote: Changing the Landscape of Existing Buildings

Buildings are responsible for approximately 40% of energy use in most countries.  With increasing energy demands, retrofitting existing buildings can make a major contribution to tackling climate change and energy use.   Ms. Romano will showcase energy, retrofit and green building capabilities that drive sustainability initiatives and projects that provide savings in buildings. 

Kelly Romano - view bio»
President
Carrier Building Systems & Services

Green Technologies & Design Methods for Existing Buildings

The richest source of energy that has yet to be tapped can be found through conservation and the improvement of energy efficiency in our existing buildings. A panel of experts interviewed by GreenSource magazine managing editor Jane Kolleeny, will explore which kinds of retrofits can provide the best results for building owners, as well as looking at the technical and financial obstacles that must be overcome in order to achieve success.

Moderator:
Jane Kolleeny - view bio»
Managing Editor, GreenSource

Panelists:
Nicholas Long - view bio»
Engineer II,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Daniel H. Nall, FAIA PE LEED AP - view bio»
Senior Vice President & Director of Sustainability,
WSP Flack & Kurtz

Scott P. Vollmoeller, P.E., LEED AP - view bio»
Managing Principal, Mechanical Engineer,
Glumac

Networking & Refreshment Break

Case Study:
The Empire State Building Energy Retrofit: A Replicable Model

A team of real estate, energy and environmental experts analyzed more than 60 potential energy efficiency strategies at the Empire State Building to identify eight projects that would produce the greatest energy savings and carbon reduction at the lowest cost.  When complete, the $20 million retrofit will reduce energy use by 38 percent, saving $4.4 million per year. The team’s vision from the outset was to share its tools and results for other owners to follow in making their buildings more energy efficient.  Program Manager Ray Quartararo will discuss the collaborative process and innovative strategies, including ways to engage tenants in energy efficiency and a unique window refurbishment program.

Raymond Quartararo - view bio»
Northeast Regional Manager/International Director
Project and Development Services
Jones Lang LaSalle

Panel: Integrating LEED Into Your Leasing Process

• The tenant perspective
• The language of the lease
• Tenant behavior requirements
• Negotiating lease terms
• Demonstrating that the investment will pay off over the term of the lease

Moderator:
Mychele R. Lord, LEED AP - view bio»
Principal
LORD Green Real Estate, Inc.

Panelists:
Steven Pressler - view bio»
Executive Vice President, Area General Manager
Skanska USA Building

Shannon D. Sentman, Esq. LEED AP - view bio»
Principal
Sol Vista Consulting, LLC

Sally R. Wilson, AIA, LEED AP - view bio»
Global Director of Environmental Strategy/Senior Vice President
CB Richard Ellis

Green Retrofit & Greening of New York City Study Presentation

With all of the economic and financing challenges in the construction industry today, attention is turning to existing buildings with the retrofit market presenting the largest opportunity in construction activity.  McGraw-Hill Construction’s report entitled Green Building Retrofit & Renovation: Rapidly Expanding Market Opportunities through Existing Buildings is the latest in our landmark SmartMarket Report and research studies series. Harvey Bernstein will be sharing this cutting-edge research that focuses on the holistic green renovation and tenant improvement markets from the perspectives of owners of existing commercial buildings and commercial tenants.  From examining the economic impact of green retrofits to identifying specific green retrofit and renovation activities taking place in the market, you will gain a better understanding of the market opportunities through existing buildings and the impact on the construction industry.

Harvey Bernstein, F.ASCE, LEED AP - view bio»
Vice President, Global Thought Leadership & Business Development
McGraw-Hill Construction

Conference Concludes