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2016 HPC New England Regional Home Performance Conference
October 19-20 I Springfield, MA
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The 2016 HPC New England Regional Home Performance Conference Conference is a two-day event where you will engage in conversations about the latest trends in residential energy efficiency, personally connect with industry leaders, and learn about the latest products and more. Join home performance contracting businesses, weatherization professionals, program administrators and others from every sector in the New England region and learn more about:
• Essentialhomeperformancesalestactics,includingmarketingstrategiesand communicationskillsthatwillallowyoutoclosemoredealswithhomeowners.
•Airsealing,ASHRAE62.2,andinsulationtipsfromhomeperformanceand weatherization contractors.
•What’scomingnextintheindustry,fromprogramsandpolicytostandards andcompliance,andhowHPisworkingwiththerealestateandsolarmarkets.
Ifyou’reinterestedinlearningaboutbestpractices,growingyourbusinessandnetworkingwithlike-mindedpeople,whoarepassionateabouttheworkwedoasanindustry,registertoday.
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Table of Contents
2 Wednesday Conference Agenda
6 Exhibit & Trade Show/ Take Action
3 Thursday Conference Agenda
5 FAQs
2016 HPC New England Regional Home Performance Conference
October 19-20 I Springfield, MA
Home Performance Coalition TheHomePerformance
Coalition is an alliance of
likemindedorganizations
workingtogethertoensure
all homes are healthy,
comfortable and energy
efficient.
Learn More.
Post & Tweet about this event using #HPCNE16
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7:30AM-9:00AM
9:00AM–10:00AM
10:00AM–10:30AM
TRACKTITLES
Breakout 110:30AM–Noon
Noon–1:30PM
Breakout 21:30PM–3:00PM
3:00PM–3:30PM
Breakout 33:30PM–5:00PM
5:00PM–6:30PM
AGENDA I Wednesday, October 19REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS
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NETWORKING RECEPTION AT THE TRAdE SHOW
LuNCH & EXHIBITS
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General Session: WelcomeRemarks–SteveCowell,Chair,BoardofDirectors,HomePerformanceCoalition;BrianT.Castelli,HPCPresidentandCEO; NateNatale,HPCVicePresidentofEducationandEvents“AHouseisaHouse,”BrianCastelli,HPC;KaraSaulRinaldi,HPC
Healthy Homes
Indoor Air Quality 101Rick Karg
Healthy Homes: Introducing the Healthy
Home Evaluator CredentialLarry Zarker
Program & Policy
Moving EE Forward in New England: The Latest
Challenges & Opportunities in Programs around
the Region(Mary Sprayregen),
Laura Capps, Dana Fischer, Jennifer Parsons, Amy Vavak
Design Thinking: Fundamental Program
Design that Puts Customers First–Throughout an
Energy Efficiency ProjectLaura Capps
Making Connections
Making the Invisible Visible: Seeking Value for Home
Energy Efficiency(Julie Caracino), Craig Foley, Jeff Gephart, Carolyn Sarno
Goldthwaite
The Contractors Guide to the Smart Home
Claire Miziolek
The Business of Home Performance
Words (& Deeds) that Sell
Mike Rogers
Building Envelope
IR IRL: Using Infrared Technology to
Verify WorkChristopher Casey
The Significance of Finding Vermiculite Attic Insulation in Your Home
Edward Cottingham
Advanced Air Sealing: Techniques & Strategies
Matt Redmond, Dale Sherman, Andy Stone
HVAC
Air-Source Heat Pumps in Cold Climates:
Getting the Most from the Right Equipment
Robb Aldrich
Modern Wood Heating for the Residential Market
John Ackerly, Marc Calluwe, Meg Howard
Market Transformation: Air-Source Heat Pump
Adoption in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Region Dana Fischer, David Lis,
Courtney Moriarta, Mike Gamberoni,
Meg Howard
What’s the Latest Research on the Health Benefits of Energy Efficiency &
Potential Health Funding?Ely Jacobsohn,
Ellen Tohn
How to Keep a Mature Program Fresh & Relevant? Massachusetts Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program
EnhancementsMargaret Kelly, Elizabeth Terry
Big Data & Thermal Imaging: Why Infrared is
the New GreenNavi Singh, Rebecca Craft
Consultative Sales in Home Performance
Mike Rogers
Avoid the Audit Report Trap in Your Sales
PresentationMike Rogers
( ) Indicates moderator
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7:00AM–8:30AM
TRACKTITLES
Breakout 48:30AM–10:00AM
10:00AM–10:30AM
Breakout 510:30AM–Noon
Noon–1:30PM
Breakout 61:30PM–3:00PM
REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS
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LuNCH & EXHIBITS
AGENDA I Thursday, October 20
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Peoplepassionateanddedicatedtoresidentialenergyefficiencyshouldattendthisconference.Homeperformancecontractingbusinesses,weatherizationprofessionals,programadministrators,HVACprofessionals,andallothersinterestedinresidentialenergyefficiencywillgainmuchneededknowledgeandprofessional connections at this event.
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Building Envelope
Techniques & Best Practices for Improving
Basements & CrawlspacesHenri Fennell
Let’s Talk Shop: Insulation Tales & Best
Practices from the Field(Richard Burbank),
Henri Fennell, Dick Kornbluth, TBD
Safety in the Envelope: OSHA Compliance
Eric Preston
HVAC
ASHRAE 62.2: What’s New in 2016
Rick Karg
The Evolution of HVAC Equipment
Bob Zima
Best Practices in Ventilation for Improved
IAQ & ComfortKurt Johnson, Oliver Klein
Diagnostics & Audits
Diagnostics & Work Scope Adjustments
Matt Redmond, Dale Sherman, Andy Stone
Zone Pressure Diagnostics
Rick Karg
Tips & Techniques for Accurate Blower Door
TestsMark Newey
Program & Policy
Strength in Numbers: Partnerships to Increase
Uptake of Residential Efficiency Measures
Brooks Winner
Clean Energy Incentive Program: State Plans to
Meet Clean Power Plan Goals
Julie Michals, Kara Saul Rinaldi
Cost Effectiveness Testing in New England
Eric Belliveau, Joe Cullen, Natalie Hildt Treat,
Robin LeBaron
Making Connections
Financing Options in New England
(Richard Burbank), Julia Dineen, Dana Fischer,
Elizabeth Murphy
Who’s Buying Home Performance?
Peter Troast
Solar & Energy Efficiency: Coordinating Efforts
(Steve Cowell), Romain Strecker, Max Veggeberg
The Business of Home Performance
Best Practices in HP Sales Management: Training Staff to be
Effective SalespeopleEd Matos
Carrots vs. Sticks: Quality Management vs.
Quality AssuranceEly Jacobsohn, John Jones
Advanced Marketing for Home Performance
ContractorsPeter Troast
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Conference Pricing
FullConferenceRegistration(EndsonSept.20) $375
LateRegistration(BeginsonSept.21) $475
One-dayPass $300
ExhibitTable $1,300
Hotel: TheHPCroomblockissoldout.Ifyouhavetroublebookingaroom,pleasecontactourmeetingplanner,LoisD.Miller,L.D.Miller&Associates,(516)[email protected].
Thanks to Our SponsorsSustaining Partners
Media SponsorsGold Sponsor
Expand your reach through Event Sponsorship andraiseyourcompany’sbrandawareness,supportworkforcedevelopmentandpubliclydemonstrateyourcommitmenttohealthy,sustainable,energy-efficienthomes.Pickyourlevelofinvolvement(bronze,silver,gold,platinum)orbecome aSustainingorcovetedHostSponsor.WhenyousponsoranHPCConferenceandTradeShow,youwillincreaseyourcompany’sbrand awareness and connect with industry leaders who are invested in creating healthy, comfortable, resource-efficient homes for all.
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Will I receive a Home Performance Coalition certificate of completion for attending this conference? You will receive a certificate of completion if you attend a minimum of five sessions.
Pleaseensurethatyourbadgeisscannedateachsessiontotrackyourattendance.Thisistheonlywaytoverify that you attended sessions to receive credit.
How will I receive CEu credits for attending this conference? Whenyouregisterfortheconference, you will be prompted on the registration form to indicate if you want to receive CEUs and, if so, which of the approvedCEUsyouwant.SomeoftheCEUslistedwillrequire your membership identification number. This information must be provided prior to you attending sessions at the conference. The bar code on your name badge,providedbyHPConsite,willbescannedbefore youleaveeachsession.Aftertheconference,thisinfor-mation will be transmitted to the CEU accrediting bodies that you indicated on your registration form.
How will I know which CEus are offered for each session? CEUsforeachsessionwillbelistedontheHomePerformanceCoalition’swebsitepriortotheconferenceandontheDay-at-a-Glance,adailyinformationalflyerwhich will be distributed each morning at the conference.
Can I attend the exhibitor trade show? Yes, the trade show is part of the conference. You must have a conference badge to enter the trade show area.
Continuing Education Credits
TheHomePerformanceCoalitionis a continuing education service provider, and many sessions offer creditsforadvancingattendees’professional careers through educational opportunities from alliedorganizations.Visitthe CEU Information page of our website for the most up-to-date listing of CEU providers offered at HPCconferences.ToreceiveCEUcredits for sessions that you attend, you must indicate on your registra-tionformthatyouareseekingCEUs,indicatewhichCEUsyouwouldliketo receive, and provide your mem-bershipIDnumbersifprompted.TotrackyourattendanceforCEUs,please have your name badge scanned at each session that you attend before leaving the room.
Are meals included during the conference? Continentalbreakfastandlunchareincludedonbothdays of the conference.
Can I share a conference badge with someone else and rotate our attendance? No. Each attendee must purchase an individual conference registration. Onedaypassesareavailableinadditiontothefull conference registration if you cannot attend both days.
Can I cancel a registration? No refunds will be given asofSeptember21,2016.Requestsforrefundsthatarereceivedinwritingthrough11:59p.m.onSeptember20,2016,willbegrantedhowever,thereisa$75cancel-lationfeeforattendeesanda$625cancellationfeeforexhibitortables.
Can I transfer a registration to another person if I am no longer able to attend? Yes. There is no fee to transfer a registration. You can return to the event registrationwebsitebygoingtothe“RegisterNow” linkandselect“UpdateanExistingRegistration”. YoumayalsocontacttheHPCCustomerServiceline at412.424.0040.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Volunteers play an important role at Home Performance Coalition conferences by assisting pre-
sentersandattendeesassessionassistants.Asasession assistant, you are required to attend all sessionsinanassignedconferencetrackduringthecourseoftheconference.Inexchangeforvolunteering, you will receive free registration for the conference with many more benefits.
Weknowhowimportantitistohave promotional support and we are happy you can help us get the word out.Wehavesome
excitingpromotionalmaterialsforyoutoshareat your discretion, specific to this conference. ThankyouforyourcontinuedsupportinhelpingtobringtheHomePerformanceCoalitionto New England.
HPC Conference Action Opportunities and Benefits Trade Show Hours
SET UPTuesday, October 18: Noon to 5 p.m.
TRADE SHOWWednesday, October 19: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. during Welcome Reception
Thursday, October 20: 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
TEAR DOWNThursday, October 20: 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Grow your business by Exhibiting. AtHPCconferences,attendeesarereadytolearn,askquestions,andmakepurchasing
decisions. The trade show floor is the hub for demonstrating new products and techniques, providing immediate and future sales, as wellasproductresearchandtestmarketing.Click heretoseethemostuptodateexhibitorfloor plan and choose your spot for the New England conference and trade show today.
Brand your business at HPC events. You’rejoining us to attract more business. The more leads you get the better
opportunities you have to convert them into sales.It’stimetoputonyoursavvymarketer hat and distinguish yourself from your com- petitors.BrandyourselfinNewEngland.
PROMOTE
Learn more about your HPC Conference action opportunities and benefits by contacting your helpful HPC Staff. Exhibitors & Branding Opportunities: Chris docchio–DirectorofPartnerRelations/412.424.0046/[email protected]: Bethany dittmar–DirectorofConferenceEducation/412.424.0026/[email protected] Partners: Lindsay Bachman Flickinger–DirectorofMarketingandCommunications/412.424.0085/[email protected]