Join the Department of Energy’s Upper-West CHP TAP and ICLEI on September 11, for a half-day workshop on how combined heat and power (CHP) can provide cost effective, reliable power and enhance the resilience of public and private facilities across Colorado.

This session will cover the drivers and strategies that have helped facilities in this region successfully adopt CHP as well as discuss lessons learned and best practices. Local and national subject matter experts will share information about market trends, technologies, procurement and operations, and resilience strategies related to CHP. Attendees will also learn about federal, state, and local incentives, project financing options, and free technical screenings and feasibility studies provided by the DOE CHP TAP.

Registration is free and breakfast and workshop materials will be provided.

Who should attend?

• State and Local Government Staff
• Offices of Emergency Management
• Facility Managers
• Energy Managers
• Contractors and Engineers

AGENDA

8:30 AM - Networking and registration

9:00 AM - Introductions and Program Overview

9:10 AM - CO Clean Energy and Resilience update
Tim Rehder, EPA Region 8

9:40 AM - Exploring CHP and Market Trends

10:00AM - Panel: Incorporating CHP Systems in Colorado

Chris Bowyer, LEED AP - Director of Building Operations, Alliance Center

Susan Brodie - Managing Director, Convergence Associates

Stu Reeve, CEM - Energy Manager, City of Fort Collins

Loy Sneary - President, Gulf Coast Green Energy

11:05 AM - Break

11:15 AM - Resilience for Critical Infrastructure & Working with the CHP TAPs

Noon – Building Tour & Adjourn

DOE’s CHP Technical Assistance Partnerships (CHP TAPs) promote and assist in transforming the market for CHP, waste heat to power, and district energy technologies/concepts throughout the United States