Energy Efficient Technologies for Government Buildings
New and Retrofits
Chicago, Ilinois, USA, January 27-30, 2009
Organized by:
Engineer Research And Development Center (ERDC)
Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL)
Co-Sponsored by:
The US Department of Energy
IMCOM
ASHRAE
IEA ECBCS Annex 46
Information · Venue · Airports · Accomodations · Registration · Exhibitor's Registration · Preliminary Agenda
Information
This annual energy technology workshop is designed for building energy managers, design engineers and architects, contractors, decision-makers, energy auditors and Energy Services Companies. Previous workshops took place in Orlando (2005), Chicago (2006), Dallas (2007), and New York (2008), and brought together more than 130 international facility energy experts. The workshop will provide a forum to share information on different national and international energy saving technologies, and measures for new buildings and building retrofits. Past workshop information is accessible at http://www.annex46.org/workshops_seminars.
The 2009 5th Technology Workshop will be conducted in conjunction with the 2009 winter ASHRAE meeting and IMCOM Energy Summit IV. The theme of the Workshop/Summit is energy efficiency and conservation measures and their application to typical Government and Public buildings and building sites. Previous IMCOM Energy Summits focused on Enterprise-scale Energy Management (June 2007), Renewable Energy Technologies (December 2007), and Implementing Renewable Energy Projects (July 2008).
The Workshop/Summit will begin Tuesday, January 27th at 1300 and continue through 1300 on Friday, January 30 (Friday session is for the Army participants only). Attendees arriving prior to the start of the Workshop/Summit will have an opportunity to visit the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), which demonstrates a wide spectrum of HVAC&R products, new ideas and services on Monday, January 26, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The AHR Expo is being held January 26-28, 2009 at McCormick Place. Show hours are 10 AM - 6 PM Monday and Tuesday, and 10 AM - 4 PM Wednesday.
A separate mini exhibition will be organized concurrently with the workshop on January 28-29 to demonstrate state-of-the-art energy conservation technologies, practices and services.
On Tuesday, January 27, 2009 between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. a special technical tour will be organized to sites demonstrating advanced energy conservation technologies.
Venue
The Workshop will take place at the
Conrad Chicago Hotel, located in downtown Chicago at 521 North Rush Street at Michigan Avenue. (Tel: 1-312-645-1500)
The Conrad Chicago hotel is situated on the Magnificent Mile, just off Michigan Avenue. This prestigious location offers easy access to The Shops at North Bridge shopping mall. Nestled in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile shopping district, the Conrad Chicago is within walking distance to many attractions including: Lake Michigan, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and The Art Institute of Chicago.
Airports
Distance from O'Hare: 17 Miles/35 Minutes
Distance from Midway: 12 Miles/20 Minutes
Airport Express Transfer Fares
|
O'Hare Airport |
Per Person |
Midway Airport |
Per Person |
| Single One Way |
$27.00** |
One Way |
$22.00** |
| Single Round Trip |
$49.00** |
Round Trip |
$39.00** |
| *Pair Fare One Way (2 together) |
$19.00** |
Pair Fare |
$15.00** |
| Pair Fare Round Trip |
$35.00** |
Pair Fare |
$27.00** |
Best Buy
*Group One Way (3 or more) |
$14.00** |
Group |
$12.00** |
| Group Round Trip |
$27.00** |
Group |
$22.00** |
Note: Rental cars are not recommended due to the high cost of parking
Accomodations
A block of rooms at a special discounted rate of $189 per night (single occupancy) is reserved for the Workshop participants at the Workshop site. Additional person charge is $30 per night.
Participants wishing to stay at the Conrad Chicago Hotel are requested to contact the hotel directly before December 25, 2008 (phone: (800) 705-7129). Please mention "US Army Corps of Engineers Room Block" to receive your special rate. You can also make your reservation online using group code for the event: USA.
Registration
Participation in the workshop is free. However, you need to fax (217-373-6740, attn: William Brown) or e-mail this registration form to William.T.Brown@usace.army.mil by January 10, 2009 and make your hotel reservation prior to December 25, 2008.
Exhibitor's Registration
A mini exhibition demonstrating state-of-the-art technologies, practices, and services resulting in building energy conservation will be organized on January 28-29, 2009 at the workshop site. Exhibitors will be provided with an 8 ft. long table top display space or a 10 ft. by 10 ft. floor exhibit space. Please call Dr. Zhivov at 217-373-4519 or send an email to Alexander.M.Zhivov@usace.army.mil if you are interested in reserving space for your company's display.
Preliminary Agenda
Monday, January 26, 2009 (Optional for early arrivals)
1000-1800
International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), which demonstrates a wide spectrum of HVAC&R products, new ideas and services. The AHR Expo is being held January 26-28, 2009 at McCormick Place. Show hours are 10 AM - 6 PM Monday and Tuesday, http://www.ashrae.org/events/page/558
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
1000-1200 (Optional) International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) at McCormick Place
1200-1300 Registration and check-in
1300-1315 Introduction to the workshop
1315-1330 Opening remarks - IMCOM
1330-1400 Overview of Wal-Mart's energy program
1400-1430 Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) briefing on Dedicated Outdoor Air System with radiant cooling system
1430-1800 Technical tour to IIT and Wal-Mart in Chicago
1800-2100 Evening Social (optional)
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
0800-1200 Technical sessions
1200-1300 Lunch (Provided)
1300-1800 Technical sessions
1830- Working Dinner (Moderated by CERL, PNNL and HNC).
Thursday, January 29, 2009
0800-1200 Technical sessions
1200-1300 Working Lunch (Provided)
1300-1800 Technical sessions
1830 – Working dinner
Friday, January 30, 2009 (Army only session, scheduled to be completed by 1300 hours)
