Past Calls

July 20, 2010

On July 20, 2010, we discussed how an integrated approach can deliver all the benefits of energy retrofitting (e.g., energy savings, good jobs, pollution reduction, and increased comfort) while creating healthier communities, reaching more consumers, and creating a new network of program partners that can carry the green and healthy homes message.

An audio recording of the call will be posted soon. Click here to view the presentation.

Presenters:

Ruth Ann Norton, Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, Baltimore
Alice Kennedy, Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge
Dan Curry, Manager of Community Sustainability, City of Greensboro

July 06, 2010

On July 6, 2010, we discussed the FHFA and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s recent guidance regarding PACE financing programs. Click here for an audio recording of the call. Click here for the most recent guidance from FHFA.

We have assembled a list of correspondence and coverage relating to this ongoing issue. You can access it here.

Presenters:

Cisco DeVries, Renewable Funding
Kathy Larocque, Sonoma County
Ken Alex, Office of California Attorney General
Tricia Russell, Office of Congressman Israel

June 22, 2010

On June 22, 2010, we reconvened most of our panel from June 8th to continue our discussion of marketing energy efficiency retrofits. Click here to listen to a recording of the conversation.

Presenters:

Bryan Garcia, Program Director of the Center for Business and the Environment, Yale University
Kerry O’Neill, President and CEO, Earth Markets LLC.
Dorian Dale, Energy Director and Sustainability Officer, Town of Babylon

June 8, 2010

On June 8th, 2010, we convened a roundtable discussion to examine the challenges of marketing energy efficiency retrofits in the residential market, co-hosted by Dorian Dale of Long Island Green Homes. We examined cutting-edge practices to move beyond the early adopter market and ensure maximum market penetration. Click here for a recording of the presentation with slides, and see here for just the slides.

Presenters:

Mike Rogers, Senior Vice President, Green Homes America
Matt Golden, President, Founder, and Chief Building Scientist, Recurve
Bryan Garcia, Program Director of the Center for Business and the Environment, Yale University
Kerry O’Neill, President and CEO, Earth Markets LLC.
Dorian Dale, Energy Director and Sustainability Officer, Town of Babylon

May 25, 2010

On May 25, we discussed the future of the residential retrofit sector. We looked at where we are now, how the sector may possibly evolve, and what we can do to make sure it doesn’t become a fragmented market with prevalent low-road jobs. We looked at increasing union density in the sector as a specific strategy to shape the future of the market. Click here for a recording of the presentation and slideshow.

Presenters:
David Weil, Harvard University and Boston University
Mike Monahan, IBEW Local 103, Boston

Materials:
Thoughts on a Green Industrial Relations System for Construction by David Weil.

May 11, 2010

On May 11, we held our second call focused on the results of the retrofit ramp-up grants. We featured the successful Portland, OR and Michigan applications. Click here to view the presentation.

Presenters:
Derek Smith, Portland
Sally Talberg, Michigan Saves
Jeff Williams, Michigan Saves

April 27, 2010

On April 27, 2010, we discussed the results of the Retrofit Ramp-Up grants. We featured Seattle’s successful application, and checked in with Babylon regarding their plans for moving forward without additional DOE funding.  Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the call.

Presenters:
Dorian Dale, Town of Babylon
Amanda Eichel, City of Seattle
Mike Mann, Cyan Strategies

April 13, 2010

On April 13, 2010, we discussed what scale energy efficiency program is necessary to achieve equity. We featured the work of the Chicago Jobs Council to analyze their labor market and training programs. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the call.

Presenter:
Meghann Moses, Chicago Jobs Council

March 30, 2010

On March 30, 2010 we discussed Getting Creative with Financing. We specifically examined alternatives to EECBG competitive round financing. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the call.

Presenters:
Bret Kadison, US Department of Energy
Michael Brown, Harcourt Brown Energy & Finance
Bruce B. Lindsey, Johnson Controls Inc.

March 2, 2010

On March 2, 2010 we discussed Pre-Retrofit Repairs. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the call.

Presenters:
Raynette Trent, City of Oakland
John Fitzhugh, City of Oakland
Jan Stenlund, Social Development Commission, Milwaukee
Vincent Montgomery, Social Development Commission, Milwaukee
Marshall Johnson, Conservation Services Group, Portland
Matthew Iacovone, Conservation Services Group, Portland

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Network Presentation

February 16, 2010

On February 16, 2010 we discussed Working with CAP agencies. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the call.

Presenters:
John Edwards, National Community Action Partnership
Don Mathis, National Community Action Partnership
Antonio Pizano, MAAC Project
Karim Bouris, MAAC Project
Pam Fendt, Citizen Action Wisconsin

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation

February 2, 2010

On February 2, 2010 we discussed HomeStar, BuildingStar and other upcoming federal energy efficiency programs. Click here for an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Bracken Hendricks, Center for American Progress
Jeff Rickert, AFL-CIO Center for Green Jobs

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation
Davis Bacon Weatherization Rates
Davis-Bacon for Individual Homeowners: DOE State Energy Program Notice, EECBG and Appliance Rebate Program Notice

January 19, 2010

On January 19, 2010 we reviewed what happened in 2009 in the energy efficiency world, and previewed what we could expect in 2010. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Joel Rogers, Center on Wisconsin Strategy
Scott Bernstein, Center for Neighborhood Technology

Materials:
Livable Communities Act: Description and Text of the Bill

December 8, 2009

On December 8, 2009 we discussed state enabling legislation for energy efficiency programs. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Rep. Jules Bailey, Oregon State Legislature
Bryan McDaniel, Illinois Citizens Utility Board
Emmaia Gelman, Center for Working Families, NY

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation
Oregon Bill
New York Bill
Illinois Bill

November 10, 2009

On November 10, 2009 we discussed qualifying measures for inclusion in energy efficiency retrofit programs. An audio recording of the slideshow will be posted soon.

Presenters:
Sammy Chu, Long Island Green Homes
Jerritt Gluck, Long Island Green Homes

Will Bradshaw, Green Coast Enterprises
Karley Francik, Green Coast Enterprises

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation

October 27, 2009

On October 27, 2009 we discussed using municipal bonds to support energy efficiency projects. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Ann Livingston, Boulder County
Trenton Allen, Citigroup

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation
Policy Framework for PACE financing programs
Recovery Through Retrofit report
Boulder’s Climatesmart program

October 13, 2009

On October 13, we discussed grassroots involvement and community organizing. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
John Lauer, The DC Project
Elsa Barboza, SCOPE LA
Lisa Clauson, Community Labor United

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation

September 29, 2009

On September 29, we held an open roundtable discussion on progress to date and lessons learned, featuring key cities. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation

September 15, 2009

On September 15, we discussed aggregating properties to achieve scale. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Brewster McCracken, Pecan Street Project
Steve Gelb, SustainableWorks

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation

September 1, 2009

On September 1, we discussed overcoming the split incentive and reaching renters. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
David Pogue, CB Richard Ellis
Michael Volker, Midwest Energy
John Kuberra, HSBC

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation

August 4, 2009

On August 4, we discussed how to determine metrics for success. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Anne Evens, Center for Neighborhood Technology
Jeff Perlman, Bright Power
John Picard, Zero Plus

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation

July 21, 2009

On July 21, we discussed the function and role of the coordinating entity. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Cal Broomhead, City of San Francisco
Steve Burrington, Serrafix
Blair Hamilton, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Steve Morgan, Clean Energy Solutions

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation
Laborers Letters to the Governors
Laborers Weatherization Proposal
Laborers Weatherization Training Program

July 7, 2009

On July 7, we discussed ways to market and promote city-scale energy efficiency retrofit programs. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Alex Laskey, President and Founder of Positive Energy
Rob Quarles, Energy Efficiency Administrator for the City of Houston, Residential Energy Efficiency Program

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation

June 23, 2009

On June 23, we discussed pathways to apprenticeship. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Bob Pleasure, Education Director at AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department
Dorothy Stoneman, Founder and President of YouthBuild USA
Andrew Cortés, Director of Building Futures

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation

Additional Reading:
About Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership/Big Step and our Center of Excellence
Building Trades: Multi-Craft Core Curriculum

June 9, 2009

On June 9, we discussed private funding. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Aaron Berg, Principal and Founder of Blue Tree Strategies
David Brown, Partner and General Counsel at CChange Investments
Jonathan Naimon, Co-Founder and President of Light Green Advisors

Materials:
The presentations are combined in the document below. Click on the “Efficiency Cities Presentation” link to download.
Efficiency Cities Presentation

May 26, 2009

On May 26, we discussed cost recovery and billing options. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Cisco DeVries, President of Renewable Funding
Rob Ozar, Manager of Electric Operations at Michigan Public Service Commission

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation
“City FIRST” Presentation – Cisco DeVries
Renewable Funding Brochure – Cisco DeVries
“Michigan Saves, Inc.” Chart – Rob Ozar

May 12, 2009

On May 12, we discussed project labor agreements, community benefit agreements, and building career pathways. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Dave Sickler, State Director of UCLA California Construction Academy
Kathleen Mulligan-Hansel, Director of Research and Communications at Partnership for Working Families
Howard Greenwich, Research Director at Puget Sound Sage

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation
Presentation from CRA/LA

April 28, 2009

On April 28, we discussed ARRA programs to support retrofit projects, focusing on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Presenters:
Dorian Dale, Energy Director for the Town of Babylon
Dana Kenney, Assistant Commissioner of the Energy Division for the City of Chicago
Kevin McCarty, Assistant Executive Director for the U.S. Conference of Mayors

Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation
Presentation from Dana Kenney of the City of Chicago

April 14, 2009

On April 14, we launched the ECN webinar series. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.

Materials:
Proposed ECN Topics
Presentation from Radhika Fox of Policy Link
Bringing Home the Green Recovery