The Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Industrial Assessment Center at Iowa State University, are co-sponsoring a data collection workshop on October 28, 2014. The Economic Development by Gaining Efficiency (EDGE) Program workshop will be from 10am to 3pm at Reiman Gardens in Ames. Lunch will be provided. Click below to see a complete schedule.
10:00 - Introduction to Economic Development by Gaining Efficiency (EDGE) and Industrial Assessment Center
Paritosh Kasotia, IEDA
Greg Maxwell and/or Frank Peters, IAC /ISU
10:15 - Strategic Data Collection
Hear about 3M’s approach to utility data collection and evaluation and the resulting benefits to the company.
11:00 - Industrial Process-Specific Energy Use Case Study
Learn about the results of a process improvement project that followed an energy study and the benefits that have resulted.
11:30 - NETWORKING LUNCH
Meet energy managers and technical experts for open discussion on energy and water topics.
12:30 - Utility Role in Energy Management Activities
Utility programs and representatives can be a valuable resource for energy management initiatives. Learn how to tap these resources.
1:00 - Campus Energy Management Case Studies
Great things are happening on college campuses! The University of Iowa will highlight a new lab building with submetering and Iowa State University will share their approach to utility tracking and how they put this information to use.
1:50 - BREAK
2:00 - Technology Update
Learn how applied technology can help prioritize competing project ideas and lead to gas, water, and electricity savings.
2:50 - Closing/Question & Answer
3:00 - Adjourn
Paritosh Kasotia, IEDA
Greg Maxwell and/or Frank Peters, IAC /ISU
10:15 - Strategic Data Collection
Hear about 3M’s approach to utility data collection and evaluation and the resulting benefits to the company.
- Steven Schultz, 3M Corporate Energy Manager
11:00 - Industrial Process-Specific Energy Use Case Study
Learn about the results of a process improvement project that followed an energy study and the benefits that have resulted.
- Randy Schreiner, Ajinomoto and Laurie Appleget, Alliant Energy
11:30 - NETWORKING LUNCH
Meet energy managers and technical experts for open discussion on energy and water topics.
- Onsite – box lunches will be provided
12:30 - Utility Role in Energy Management Activities
Utility programs and representatives can be a valuable resource for energy management initiatives. Learn how to tap these resources.
- Christina Vander Zee, Alliant Energy
- Mindy Connors, MidAmerican Energy
- Amber Buckingham, Black Hills Energy
1:00 - Campus Energy Management Case Studies
Great things are happening on college campuses! The University of Iowa will highlight a new lab building with submetering and Iowa State University will share their approach to utility tracking and how they put this information to use.
- Doug Litwiller, University of Iowa
- Jeff Witt, Iowa State University
1:50 - BREAK
2:00 - Technology Update
Learn how applied technology can help prioritize competing project ideas and lead to gas, water, and electricity savings.
- Sarah Poursharafeddin, Environmental Quality Experts
- Mark Dunne and Travis Kasner, Van Meter Inc.
2:50 - Closing/Question & Answer
- IEDA
3:00 - Adjourn
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