Monday 5 June 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-event Workshops | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
09:00 | Building a Foundation for Long-Term Operational Success with Alternative Systems 10:00 | Strategies for Expanding Transcritical CO2 Booster Adoption 12:00 | Harness the Full Potential of CO2 Solutions Registration and Welcome Lunch 12:30 | Registration & welcome lunch served in the sponsor exhibition area. Welcome and Introduction 13:45 |
Marc Chasserot,
shecco, Welcome & Introduction Thought Leaders Panel 14:00 | HVAC&R industry thought leaders discuss their future plans involving natural refrigerants, including their technology needs and the opportunities for natural refrigerant technologies across various applications in North America. Co-Chairs: Marc Chasserot & Derek Hamilton, shecco Fernando Campos, Walmart Mexico Tristam Coffin, Whole Foods Market Antoine Azar, Sustainable Solutions (Former Coca Cola) Gerard von Dohlen, Newark Refrigerated Warehouse Ricardo García, Frialsa Bryan Beitler, Source Refrigeration Scott Martin, Hillphoenix Marc Chasserot, shecco, New Naturals Report California Networking break 15:30 | Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served in the sponsors exhibition area. Regulations and Standards Panel 16:00 | Presentations by government representatives and other organizations on the latest regulatory issues and standards regarding natural refrigerants in North America. Chair: Marc Chasserot, shecco Glenn Gallagher, California Air Resources Board (CARB), Updates on HFC reduction measures in California Peter Strait, California Energy Commission , Stakeholder engagement in the standards development process Marek Zgliczynski, Embraco, Evolution of refrigeration equipment safety standards Mark Skierkiewicz , Underwriters Laboratories (UL), UL standards and refrigerants Dave Rule, IIAR, United States: Politics & Refrigeration Jeff Cohen, EOS Climate, Refrigerants in transition: Market incentives Marc Chasserot, shecco, Updates on global regulations and standards Networking Reception 18:00 | Drinks and light dinner will be served in the exhibition area during this networking welcome reception, sponsored by Heatcraft. |
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accelerate America Awards Ceremony & Breakfast | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
08:00 |
Michael Garry,
shecco,
Marc Chasserot,
shecco, 2nd edition of the Accelerate America Awards CEO Interview 09:00 | Steven Trulaske of True Manufacturing, one of the most successful CEOs in the industry, will be interviewed by Michael Garry and Marc Chasserot of shecco in this brand-new panel. Utilities Panel 09:30 | Hosted by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), this panel will focus on utility energy efficiency programs, and the role they play in accelerating the adoption of energy efficient refrigeration technologies. The panel, featuring major utility providers, will present details of their latest programs, followed by an interactive Q&A session. New opportunities for natural refrigerants Chris Roman, San Diego Gas & Electric, SDG&E accelerating the adoption of energy efficient refrigeration technologies Patrick Moore, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Product development Jamie Anthony, Bonneville Power Administration, BPA refrigeration and refrigerants Leigha Joyal, Hillphoenix, Incentives for natural refrigerants Tim Kidman, WSP, SMUD’s pilot natural refrigerant incentive program Paul Delaney , Southern California Edison, So What is the Opportunity? Networking break 11:00 | Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served in the exhibition area. CARB SLCP Discussion 11:30 | This session, hosted by the Californian Air Resources Board (CARB), will be an opportunity for natural refrigerant technology stakeholders to provide input on the Short-lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy, known as the SLCP Plan, on how the 40% HFC reduction target can be met. This meeting will be a unique opportunity for participants to engage with CARB officials on the details of California’s Refrigerant Management Plan that will be updated to reflect this new strategy once the rule-making process begins. Opportunities for natural refrigerant based technologies to replace HFCs will be the key discussion topic in this informal and interactive session. Pamela Gupta, California Air Resources Board, Glenn Gallagher, California Air Resources Board (CARB), Open Discussion on HFC Emissions Reductions Strategies Conclusions and Farewell Lunch 13:30 | Conclusion by Marc Chasserot, shecco. Lunch will be served in the exhibition area. POST-EVENT WORKSHOP 14:30 | Harness the Full Potential of CO2 Solutions |