Cool Energy Training
For Property Managers and Building Engineers
September 20, 2007
12:00 – 4:00pm
900 7th Street NW, ML Level
Downtown Washington, DC
Agenda -- See Slideshows below
Lunch and Networking (Noon - 12:30 PM)
Welcome from Downtown BID and Akridge
Cool Capital Challenge Overview
Green Perspectives from the Property Management World
Representatives from local firms at the forefront of greening property operations will lead a step-by-step discussion of specific energy- and money-saving tactics you could employ in your operations.
Take the Cool Capital Challenge!
Resources and Strategies for
Property Managers and Building Engineers
An overview of ENERGY STAR resources and a practical guide to best practices in operations, maintenance, and tenant communications for high performance buildings
Slideshows and Video from the Event
Cliff Majersik of the Cool Capital Challenge: Cool Capital Overview
Slideshow presentation outlining basic information on the Cool Capital Challenge. Video of Cliff's presentation
Laurie MacMahon, Senior Vice President of Cassidy & Pinkard Colliers: Continuous Operational Movement
Slideshow presentation outlining the importance of the continual maintenance of systems. Video of Laurie's presentation.
Gary Graham, Vice President of Jones Lang LaSalle: The Impact of Real Estate
Slideshow presentation detailing the effects of buildings on the environment and including a case study of possible changes in the energy efficiency of buildings. Click Video of Gary's presentation.
Stuart Brodsky of EPA ENERGY STAR: Energy Star Best Practices
Slideshow presentation with information on Energy Star, areas to improve, and steps to take. Video of Stuart's presentation.
Mark Miller, Principal - Director of Client Services of Strategic Building Solutions: Retro-Commissioning Overview
Slideshow presentation outlining the phases of retro-commissioning and the corporate aspect of the Cool Capital Challenge.
Pictures from the Event
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 | Laurie McMahon of Cassidy & Pinkard Colliers discusses continuous operations management. Video of this presentation. |
 | Gary Graham of Jones Lang LaSalle discusses the impact of businesses in the environment. Video of this presentation. |
 | Laurie and Gary answer questions and discuss other issues with participants. |
 | Stuart Brodsky of EPA Energy Star explains some of the Energy Star Best Practices. Video of this presentation |
 | Participants at the event engage in discussion. |
Click here for a downloadable version of the event flyer.
Here's what some of the participants had to say:
"I thought the case study information provided by the panel and ENERGY STAR portfolio manager items very helpful and timely to my work with District government."
--Susan Riley-Laudadio, Office of Property Management
"At the Cool Energy Training, I heard a lot of great ideas which I plan on sharing with colleagues. I will be sure to recommend this training event to them, as well."
--Eric Rodda, Transwestern
"The practical suggestions on ways to implement sustainable measures and services within one's building operations was communicated at the Cool Energy Training with the highest knowledge of the subject."
--Natasha Ward, Sustainability Expert at IADB