2016 Conference Archive
Building Bridges: The New Frontier
June 6 – 8, 2016 | Denver, CO
Plenarys
Monday
Utility Rates of the Future and Their Impact on Vulnerable Households
Moderator and Speaker: Bill Malcolm
Additional Speakers:
Tuesday
Clean Power Plan: Low-income Opportunities in the Development of State Plans
Moderator: Rep. Faith Winter
Speakers:
Wednesday
The Power of Storytelling
Moderator: Chad Quinn
Speakers:
Track A: Vulnerable Populations: Trends and New Approaches
Day 1
1A: Outreach: Rural and Urban Populations
Speakers:
Jamie Curtis
Chere Coleman
2A: Providing Self Sufficiency Services to Vulnerable Populations
Moderator: Kelly Kaplan
Speakers:
Diane Fleser
David Wingard, Ph. D.
3A: Partnering to Provide Self-Sufficiency Services to Low-Income Populations
Moderator: Emma Ponco
Speaker: Christina Mills
Day 2
4A: General Communication Differences – Latino Population
Moderator: Edward G. Gingold
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5A: Addressing the Unique Differences of Domestic Violence Issues
Moderator: Jacqueline Holmes
Speaker: Elizabeth Marx
6A: Vulnerable Populations: Trends and New Approaches
Moderator: David Conn
Speakers:
Track B: Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Day 1
1B: Zero Energy Modular Homes to Replace Mobile Homes
Moderator: Jo-Ann Choate
Speakers: Alison Donovan
2B: Evaluating Impact – Do It Right or Not at All!
Moderator: Mary Sprayregen
Speakers:
3B: Residential Engagement Energy Savings in Subsidized Public Housing
Moderator: Luke Ilderton
Speakers:
Nicole O’Connor
Rachelle Macur
Chris Jedd
Day 2
4B: Health and Safety: Who Pays the Bill
Moderator: Luke Ilderton
Speakers:
Michael Levinson
Shelly Miller, PhD
5B: Painting the U.S. Energy Affordability Landscape: Opportunities for Alleviating Fuel Poverty with Energy Efficiency
Moderator: Mary Sprayregen
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6B: Best Practices in Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programming
Moderator: Saunteel Jenkins
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Track C: Energy Policy and Advocacy
Day 1
1C: Utility of the Future – Deeper Dive
Moderator and Speaker: Bill Malcolm
Additional Speakers:
2C: LIHEAP 101
Moderator: Edward G. Gingold
Speakers:
3C: Effective Advocacy – How to Get Wins in Your State
Moderator: Kelly Fritts
Speakers:
Rep. Faith Winter
Greg Glischinski
Senator Linda Newell
Day 2
4C: Clean Power Plan: Clean Energy Incentive Program: Deeper Dive
Moderator: Rep. Faith Winter
Speakers:
Franz Litz
Pam Kiely
Jennifer Gremmert
Ali Zaid
5C: Pre-Paid Electricity: The Future of Low-Income Energy Delivery
Moderator: Katharine Keenan
Speakers:
Virginia Harman
Enrique Hernandez
Jamie Wimberly
6C: Want to Raise a Million? See How Several States Directed Utility Escheats to Assistance Programs
Moderator: Jennifer Gremmert
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Track D: Energy Assistance and Education
Day 1
1D: Dialogue with the Feds
Moderator: Jacqueline Holmes
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2D: Outreach Projects: New Approaches Meeting Unique Challenges
Moderator: Greta Shelton
Speakers:
David DeLind
Debra Morrison
Todd Morrison
Jennifer Rodriguez
3D: LIHEAP Assistance for U.S. Veterans
Moderator: Chad Quinn
Speakers:
Day 2
4D: Energy Assistance and Education: “21st Century Results = Customer Engagement”
Moderator: John Rich
Speakers:
Rochel Ditmore
Janelle Igoe
Alita Corbett
5D: Energy Workshop for Children
Moderator: Scott Thach
Speakers:
Kelly Flowers
Gary Swan
6D: Helping Low to Moderate-Income Families with Utility Service
Moderator: Ornett Mack
Speakers:
Iris Montoya
Athena Wang
Rodger Bradfield
Track E: Fundraising for Energy Assistance Agencies
Day 1
1E: Power Up! Connecting Your Community through Volunteers
Moderator: Michael J. Bradford
Speakers:
2E: Do Solar Gardens Grow Funds for Energy Assistance?
Moderator: Jennifer Gremmert
Speakers:
Jason Edens
Tom Figel
Monisha Shah
3E: Effective Oral Presentations
Moderator: Edward G. Gingold
Speaker: Susan Gove
Day 2
4E: Fundraising for Disaster Recovery
Moderator: Barbara Gomes
Speakers:
Patty Riddlebarger
Reese May
Joe Guarinello
5E: Pioneering Partnerships to Fund Energy Assistance
Moderator: Janet H. Joseph
Speakers:
Jennifer Gremmert
Jody Robertson
6E: Employee and Customer Campaigns
Moderator: Louis Gonzalez
Speakers:
Edward G. Gingold
Kelly Caplan
Elizabeth Brister
Track F: Utilities and Regulations
Day 1
1F: Effective Strategy for Customer Outreach
Moderator: Joshua Wolfe
Speakers:
Bill Bradshaw
Nicole O’Connor
Howard Brooks
2F: How to Successfully Implement a Low-Income Rate and Why
Moderator: Pat Boland
Speakers:
3F: Increasing Low-Income Self-Sufficiency
Moderator: Elizabeth Berube
Speakers:
Jennifer Espelien
Kurt Sweester
Kristen Bolds
Lindsey Vaclav
Day 2
4F: Assisting Low-Middle Income Households with Utilities Using Cloud Computing Technology
Moderator: Jennifer Ward
Speakers:
Maria Delaplain
Luisa-Sala
Rosa M. Pagnillo-López
5F: Energy Efficiency Through Technology
Moderator: Rhonda Harper
Speakers:
Troy Sherman
Andrew Rietz
Ryan Harry
6F: Leveraging Smart Meters to Benefit Low-Income Customers
Moderator: Roger Colton
Speakers:
Nat Treadway
Serj Berelson
Heather Roth
Track G: Tribal and Other Issues
Day 1
1G: Understanding the Impact of Tribal Nations: A Guide to Federal Advocacy
Moderator: Bob Gough
Speaker: Ben Nuvamsa
2G: Dialogue with the Federal Officials: Tribal Issues and Technical Assistance
Moderator: Shannon Francis
Speakers:
3G: eLab Leap: Facilitating a Social Change Lab Approach to Low-Income Energy Challenges
Moderator: Rion Troth
Speaker: Kendall Ernst
Day 2
4G: The Talking Circle: Cultural Competence and a Sensitive Approach to Serving Tribal Nations
Moderator: Ben Nuvamsa
Speakers:
Ernest House, Jr.
Gary Collins
5G: Managing a Non-Profit: Navigating the Unique HR Challenges
Moderator: Michael Bradford
Speakers: Lisa Stroebener
6G: LIHEAP Performance Measures
Moderator: Greta Shelton
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