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2016 HPC New England Regional Home Performance Conference

October 19-20 I Springfield, MA

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The 2016 HPC New England Regional Home Performance Conference Conference is a two-day event where you will engage in conversations about the latest trends in residential energy efficiency, personally connect with industry leaders, and learn about the latest products and more. Join home performance contracting businesses, weatherization professionals, program administrators and others from every sector in the New England region and learn more about:

• Essentialhomeperformancesalestactics,includingmarketingstrategiesand communicationskillsthatwillallowyoutoclosemoredealswithhomeowners.

•Airsealing,ASHRAE62.2,andinsulationtipsfromhomeperformanceand weatherization contractors.

•What’scomingnextintheindustry,fromprogramsandpolicytostandards andcompliance,andhowHPisworkingwiththerealestateandsolarmarkets.

Ifyou’reinterestedinlearningaboutbestpractices,growingyourbusinessandnetworkingwithlike-mindedpeople,whoarepassionateabouttheworkwedoasanindustry,registertoday.

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Table of Contents

2 Wednesday Conference Agenda

6 Exhibit & Trade Show/ Take Action

3 Thursday Conference Agenda

5 FAQs



Home Performance Coalition TheHomePerformance

Coalition is an alliance of

likemindedorganizations

workingtogethertoensure

all homes are healthy,

comfortable and energy

efficient.

Learn More.

Post & Tweet about this event using #HPCNE16

http://www.homeperformance.org/conference/2016-hpc-new-england-regional-home-performance-conference

www.homeperformance.org



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7:30AM-9:00AM

9:00AM–10:00AM

10:00AM–10:30AM

TRACKTITLES

Breakout 110:30AM–Noon

Noon–1:30PM

Breakout 21:30PM–3:00PM

3:00PM–3:30PM


5:00PM–6:30PM

AGENDA I Wednesday, October 19REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS

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NETWORKING RECEPTION AT THE TRAdE SHOW

LuNCH & EXHIBITS

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General Session: WelcomeRemarks–SteveCowell,Chair,BoardofDirectors,HomePerformanceCoalition;BrianT.Castelli,HPCPresidentandCEO; NateNatale,HPCVicePresidentofEducationandEvents“AHouseisaHouse,”BrianCastelli,HPC;KaraSaulRinaldi,HPC

Healthy Homes

Indoor Air Quality 101Rick Karg

Healthy Homes: Introducing the Healthy

Home Evaluator CredentialLarry Zarker

Program & Policy

Moving EE Forward in New England: The Latest

Challenges & Opportunities in Programs around

the Region(Mary Sprayregen),

Laura Capps, Dana Fischer, Jennifer Parsons, Amy Vavak

Design Thinking: Fundamental Program

Design that Puts Customers First–Throughout an

Energy Efficiency ProjectLaura Capps

Making Connections

Making the Invisible Visible: Seeking Value for Home

Energy Efficiency(Julie Caracino), Craig Foley, Jeff Gephart, Carolyn Sarno

Goldthwaite

The Contractors Guide to the Smart Home

Claire Miziolek

The Business of Home Performance

Words (& Deeds) that Sell

Mike Rogers

Building Envelope

IR IRL: Using Infrared Technology to

Verify WorkChristopher Casey

The Significance of Finding Vermiculite Attic Insulation in Your Home

Edward Cottingham

Advanced Air Sealing: Techniques & Strategies

Matt Redmond, Dale Sherman, Andy Stone

HVAC

Air-Source Heat Pumps in Cold Climates:

Getting the Most from the Right Equipment

Robb Aldrich

Modern Wood Heating for the Residential Market

John Ackerly, Marc Calluwe, Meg Howard

Market Transformation: Air-Source Heat Pump

Adoption in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Region Dana Fischer, David Lis,

Courtney Moriarta, Mike Gamberoni,

Meg Howard

What’s the Latest Research on the Health Benefits of Energy Efficiency &

Potential Health Funding?Ely Jacobsohn,

Ellen Tohn

How to Keep a Mature Program Fresh & Relevant? Massachusetts Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program

EnhancementsMargaret Kelly, Elizabeth Terry

Big Data & Thermal Imaging: Why Infrared is

the New GreenNavi Singh, Rebecca Craft

Consultative Sales in Home Performance

Mike Rogers

Avoid the Audit Report Trap in Your Sales

PresentationMike Rogers

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7:00AM–8:30AM

TRACKTITLES

Breakout 48:30AM–10:00AM

10:00AM–10:30AM

Breakout 510:30AM–Noon

Noon–1:30PM


REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS

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LuNCH & EXHIBITS

AGENDA I Thursday, October 20

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Peoplepassionateanddedicatedtoresidentialenergyefficiencyshouldattendthisconference.Homeperformancecontractingbusinesses,weatherizationprofessionals,programadministrators,HVACprofessionals,andallothersinterestedinresidentialenergyefficiencywillgainmuchneededknowledgeandprofessional connections at this event.

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Building Envelope

Techniques & Best Practices for Improving

Basements & CrawlspacesHenri Fennell

Let’s Talk Shop: Insulation Tales & Best

Practices from the Field(Richard Burbank),

Henri Fennell, Dick Kornbluth, TBD

Safety in the Envelope: OSHA Compliance

Eric Preston

HVAC

ASHRAE 62.2: What’s New in 2016

Rick Karg

The Evolution of HVAC Equipment

Bob Zima

Best Practices in Ventilation for Improved

IAQ & ComfortKurt Johnson, Oliver Klein

Diagnostics & Audits

Diagnostics & Work Scope Adjustments

Matt Redmond, Dale Sherman, Andy Stone

Zone Pressure Diagnostics

Rick Karg

Tips & Techniques for Accurate Blower Door

TestsMark Newey

Program & Policy

Strength in Numbers: Partnerships to Increase

Uptake of Residential Efficiency Measures

Brooks Winner

Clean Energy Incentive Program: State Plans to

Meet Clean Power Plan Goals

Julie Michals, Kara Saul Rinaldi

Cost Effectiveness Testing in New England

Eric Belliveau, Joe Cullen, Natalie Hildt Treat,

Robin LeBaron

Making Connections

Financing Options in New England

(Richard Burbank), Julia Dineen, Dana Fischer,

Elizabeth Murphy

Who’s Buying Home Performance?

Peter Troast

Solar & Energy Efficiency: Coordinating Efforts

(Steve Cowell), Romain Strecker, Max Veggeberg

The Business of Home Performance

Best Practices in HP Sales Management: Training Staff to be

Effective SalespeopleEd Matos

Carrots vs. Sticks: Quality Management vs.

Quality AssuranceEly Jacobsohn, John Jones

Advanced Marketing for Home Performance

ContractorsPeter Troast



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Conference Pricing

FullConferenceRegistration(EndsonSept.20) $375

LateRegistration(BeginsonSept.21) $475

One-dayPass $300

ExhibitTable $1,300

Hotel: TheHPCroomblockissoldout.Ifyouhavetroublebookingaroom,pleasecontactourmeetingplanner,LoisD.Miller,L.D.Miller&Associates,(516)[email protected].

Thanks to Our SponsorsSustaining Partners

Media SponsorsGold Sponsor

Expand your reach through Event Sponsorship andraiseyourcompany’sbrandawareness,supportworkforcedevelopmentandpubliclydemonstrateyourcommitmenttohealthy,sustainable,energy-efficienthomes.Pickyourlevelofinvolvement(bronze,silver,gold,platinum)orbecome aSustainingorcovetedHostSponsor.WhenyousponsoranHPCConferenceandTradeShow,youwillincreaseyourcompany’sbrand awareness and connect with industry leaders who are invested in creating healthy, comfortable, resource-efficient homes for all.



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Will I receive a Home Performance Coalition certificate of completion for attending this conference? You will receive a certificate of completion if you attend a minimum of five sessions.

Pleaseensurethatyourbadgeisscannedateachsessiontotrackyourattendance.Thisistheonlywaytoverify that you attended sessions to receive credit.

How will I receive CEu credits for attending this conference? Whenyouregisterfortheconference, you will be prompted on the registration form to indicate if you want to receive CEUs and, if so, which of the approvedCEUsyouwant.SomeoftheCEUslistedwillrequire your membership identification number. This information must be provided prior to you attending sessions at the conference. The bar code on your name badge,providedbyHPConsite,willbescannedbefore youleaveeachsession.Aftertheconference,thisinfor-mation will be transmitted to the CEU accrediting bodies that you indicated on your registration form.

How will I know which CEus are offered for each session? CEUsforeachsessionwillbelistedontheHomePerformanceCoalition’swebsitepriortotheconferenceandontheDay-at-a-Glance,adailyinformationalflyerwhich will be distributed each morning at the conference.

Can I attend the exhibitor trade show? Yes, the trade show is part of the conference. You must have a conference badge to enter the trade show area.

Continuing Education Credits

TheHomePerformanceCoalitionis a continuing education service provider, and many sessions offer creditsforadvancingattendees’professional careers through educational opportunities from alliedorganizations.Visitthe CEU Information page of our website for the most up-to-date listing of CEU providers offered at HPCconferences.ToreceiveCEUcredits for sessions that you attend, you must indicate on your registra-tionformthatyouareseekingCEUs,indicatewhichCEUsyouwouldliketo receive, and provide your mem-bershipIDnumbersifprompted.TotrackyourattendanceforCEUs,please have your name badge scanned at each session that you attend before leaving the room.

Are meals included during the conference? Continentalbreakfastandlunchareincludedonbothdays of the conference.

Can I share a conference badge with someone else and rotate our attendance? No. Each attendee must purchase an individual conference registration. Onedaypassesareavailableinadditiontothefull conference registration if you cannot attend both days.

Can I cancel a registration? No refunds will be given asofSeptember21,2016.Requestsforrefundsthatarereceivedinwritingthrough11:59p.m.onSeptember20,2016,willbegrantedhowever,thereisa$75cancel-lationfeeforattendeesanda$625cancellationfeeforexhibitortables.

Can I transfer a registration to another person if I am no longer able to attend? Yes. There is no fee to transfer a registration. You can return to the event registrationwebsitebygoingtothe“RegisterNow” linkandselect“UpdateanExistingRegistration”. YoumayalsocontacttheHPCCustomerServiceline at412.424.0040.

Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.homeperformance.org/education-and-events/continuing-education-units



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Volunteers play an important role at Home Performance Coalition conferences by assisting pre-

sentersandattendeesassessionassistants.Asasession assistant, you are required to attend all sessionsinanassignedconferencetrackduringthecourseoftheconference.Inexchangeforvolunteering, you will receive free registration for the conference with many more benefits.

Weknowhowimportantitistohave promotional support and we are happy you can help us get the word out.Wehavesome

excitingpromotionalmaterialsforyoutoshareat your discretion, specific to this conference. ThankyouforyourcontinuedsupportinhelpingtobringtheHomePerformanceCoalitionto New England.

HPC Conference Action Opportunities and Benefits Trade Show Hours

SET UPTuesday, October 18: Noon to 5 p.m.

TRADE SHOWWednesday, October 19: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. during Welcome Reception

Thursday, October 20: 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

TEAR DOWNThursday, October 20: 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Grow your business by Exhibiting. AtHPCconferences,attendeesarereadytolearn,askquestions,andmakepurchasing

decisions. The trade show floor is the hub for demonstrating new products and techniques, providing immediate and future sales, as wellasproductresearchandtestmarketing.Click heretoseethemostuptodateexhibitorfloor plan and choose your spot for the New England conference and trade show today.

Brand your business at HPC events. You’rejoining us to attract more business. The more leads you get the better

opportunities you have to convert them into sales.It’stimetoputonyoursavvymarketer hat and distinguish yourself from your com- petitors.BrandyourselfinNewEngland.

PROMOTE

Learn more about your HPC Conference action opportunities and benefits by contacting your helpful HPC Staff. Exhibitors & Branding Opportunities: Chris docchio–DirectorofPartnerRelations/412.424.0046/[email protected]: Bethany dittmar–DirectorofConferenceEducation/412.424.0026/[email protected] Partners: Lindsay Bachman Flickinger–DirectorofMarketingandCommunications/412.424.0085/[email protected]

http://www.homeperformance.org/conference-page/exhibitor-information-1

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