| 8:30 am to 9:00 am | Registration |
| 9:00 am to 9:15 am | Welcome, Introduction and Overview of Workshop
Richard Harrell MS Department of Environmental Quality
Mary Jean Gates ESCOM |
| 9:15 am to 9:40 am | ENERGY EFFICIENCY BEST PRACTICES CASE STUDY – The Cooper Tire Company
John Swartzendruber, Franklin Schrum & Albert McShan Cooper Tire
Cooper will share how they have reduced energy usage at their Tupelo facility utilizing a team effort, audit services through the Department of Energy “Save Energy Now Program,” and networking with the SE Energy Alliance. |
| 9:40 am to 10:05 am | GREEN SUPPLIER NETWORK - WASTE REDUCTION ACTIVITIES AT ABB/KUHLMAN
Phillip James ABB Kuhlman
The Green Suppliers Network Review combines lean manufacturing and pollution prevention techniques to target and eliminate the root causes of waste. This case study will review the economic and environmental benefits realized from a Lean & Clean Review at the Crystal Springs facility. |
| 10:05 am to 10:30 am | BEST PRACTICES – A TIGHTER BUILDING ENVELOPE
Jeff Seabold & Patrik Lazzari MS Chapter of US Green Building Council
LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, improves building performance metrics in such areas as energy use, water efficiency, improved indoor air quality, and reduced solid waste. Energy improvement opportunities for building envelopes will be reviewed. |
| 10:30 am to 10:45 am | BREAK |
| 10:45 am to 11:10 am | BEST PRACTICES – TECHNOLOGIES FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING ENERGY USE
Chad Moore Engineering Resource Group
You cannot manage what you do not measure. Learn about best available technologies to effectively monitor and manage energy consumption and costs for a successful energy management program. |
| 11:10 am to 11:25 am | FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES for ENERGY EFFICIENCY and ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS
MS Development Authority Panel Discussion – Terrence Spears, Chuck Mobley & Betty Norman |
| 11:25 am to 11:40 am | AUDIT OPPORTUNITIES WITH SECIEIR (Southeastern Center for Industrial Energy Intensity Reduction)
Chad Wheeley Mississippi State University
The Southeastern Center for Industrial Energy Intensity Reduction provides resources to reduce energy consumption. Hear an overview of services provided, including no-cost energy assessments, technical assistance and training. |
| 11:40 am to 12:05 pm | EPA’S E3 PROGRAM
Pam Swingle EPA Region 4
Learn about the joint initiative of EPA, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Energy, and Small Business Administration to promote local public-private partnerships to coordinate federal resources to assist manufacturers in becoming more efficient, competitive, and sustainable. |
| 12:05 pm to 12:15 pm | FINAL QUESTIONS/WORKSHOP WRAP-UP |
| 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm | AWARDS LUNCHEON
Awards Presentation honoring 2011 enHance members
Trudy Fisher, Executive Director, MS Department of Environmental Quality
Robbie Wilbur, Communications Director, MS Department of Environmental Quality |