Sky High: Rising Energy Costs and the Growing Demand for High-Performance Buildings

Is the answer to climate change somewhere between the basement and the penthouse?

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Energy costs are among the top business expense line items, and some companies are turning that to their advantage. Join us to learn about energy strategies and emerging technologies for the real business world.

You'll learn about recent developments and incentives for super-efficient commercial buildings that are creating a hot new industry -- tapping the potential to reduce costs and generate renewable energy.

Find out why smart buildings are poised be the next big software and networking play. Discover the innovations that are revolutionizing energy use and combating global warming.

Hear about advanced control systems that can network lighting with security, smart air conditioners that diagnose and fix their own problems, and new solar technologies that make the whole building produce power.

Join us for a very engaging and thought provoking evening as our moderator explores this topic with a panel of experts. You'll hear first-hand about the opportunities, realities, and technologies.

Moderator

Nik Blosser, President of Sustainable Industries Journal publisher Celilo Group

Panel

Dave Williams, CEO, Shorebank Pacific  -- finances green building projects

Mark Weed, President, Egis Real Estate -- manages high-performance properties

Michael Brambley, Ph.D., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory -- discovers building technologies

Ash Awad, VP Energy Services, McKinstry -- enhances building performance