APRIL 5-6, 2022
In-person in Silver Spring, MD & Online
Hosted by
Montgomery County
Department of Environmental Protection
In partnership with
USGBC National Capital Region
ABOUT
WHEN
April 5-6, 2022
WHERE
April 5 - Online and In-person at the Silver Spring Civic Building
(1 Veterans Plaza Silver Spring, MD)
April 6 - Online
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Over the past eight years, the annual Montgomery County Energy Summit has offered cutting-edge education focused on the latest trends in green building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and related commercial, multifamily, and residential topics in Montgomery County. Our target audience includes building owners, property managers, developers, energy contractors, and other sustainability professionals working in Montgomery County and the larger DMV area. This event typically attracts 300+ attendees, speakers, and exhibitors.
We are thrilled to announce that our 2022 Summit will be a hybrid in-person and digital event! On April 5, attendees will be able to join us in person at the metro-accessible Civic Building in downtown Silver Spring or online. Those attending in person will have access to our exhibitor area, featuring leading energy related products and services, and will be able to participate in our first ever Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive Event, hosted by DARCARS Automotive Group and featuring the newly released Polestar and other vehicle models. The day will end with an in-person networking happy hour at the Civic Building.
On April 6, educations sessions will be offered online, followed in the late afternoon by an in-person reception at The Pearl, an innovative, LEED Gold luxury apartment building in downtown Silver Spring.
This year’s Summit will focus on Innovation in three topic areas: Technology Implementation, Policy & Program Design, and Creativity in Financing Projects. We will explore strategies, technologies, and case studies focused on spurring cutting-edge sustainable solutions for the commercial, multifamily, and residential built environment. All education sessions will be approved for GBCI and AIA continuing education credits. Both days will include keynote and plenary speakers. On April 5, our keynote will be Anthony Stahl, President of Adventist White Oak Medical Center, who will address our Summit focus from the perspective of the healthcare sector. On April 6, Katie Rothenberg, Vice President of Sustainability for The Tower Companies will be our keynote, and will speak from the perspective of Montgomery County's growing multifamily sector.
Disclaimer: Due to the uncertainty of the pandemic, the event organizers reserve the right to shift to an all-virtual event for the safety of our attendees, depending on the public health situation.
You can access all education sessions from the 2021 Montgomery County Energy Summit online here. Access to the 2021 sessions is free for 2021 attendees using their code and Education@USGBC subscription holders. Access can be purchased $45.
COST
Full Summit Admission (in-person Day 1, online Day 2) - $85
Full Summit Admission (online both days) - $85
Event pre-registration for those planning to attend in-person on April 5 will close on April 4 at noon. Onsite registration will be $95.
Registration for those planning to attend both days online will close April 5 at 8 am.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Montgomery County Committee (MCC) of USGBC National Capital Region (USGBC NCR) invite proposals for educational presentations at their 2022 Montgomery County Energy Summit. This year's Summit will focus on Innovation in three education track areas: Technology Implementation, Policy & Program Design, and Creativity in Financing Projects.
Potential topics for presentations include, but are not limited to, the following:
TECHNOLOGY
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Emerging technologies, such as energy storage and microgrids
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Embodied carbon and life-cycle analysis
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Design/construction best practices and materials
POLICY & PRACTICES
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Innovative policy and program design
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Building Performance compliance strategies
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Forward-thinking building codes and certifications
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Implementation strategies for effective sustainability practices (for example, LEED O+M v4.1)
FINANCE
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Innovative financing solutions for green projects
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Cost-effective net zero strategies in building construction
OTHER TOPICS
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Case studies on single-family residential, multifamily, K-12 campus, or energy-intensive buildings
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Tenant engagement success stories
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Communicating your resiliency success story
OUR CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE 2022 MONTGOMERY COUNTY ENERGY SUMMIT IS NOW CLOSED. SIGN UP FOR THE USGBC NCR OR MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEP NEWSLETTERS TO BE NOTIFIED OF OUR CFP NEXT YEAR.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We are pleased to be able to offer a limited number of scholarships to this event for students, emerging professionals, and community members. Applications are due March 9, 2022. Please click below to apply, and contact us with any questions.
THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS IS NOW CLOSED
AGENDA
The 2022 Montgomery County Energy Summit will focus on innovation in three topic areas: Technology Implementation, Policy & Program Design, and Creativity in Financing Projects. Each education session will be approved for GBCI and AIA continuing education credits.
The Summit will include breakout education sessions, keynotes, plenary speakers, in-person networking happy hours, and an in-person expo hall featuring energy-related products and services. Please check back for the full schedule.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5
Online & at the Silver Spring Civic Building (doors open at 8:00 am)
Expo: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
DARCARS Automotive Group Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
8:00 to 9:00 am
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
9:00 to 9:45 am
WELCOME & OPENING SPEAKERS
Welcome, Terrie Clifford, Associate Director, U.S. Green Building Council
Adriana Hochberg, Climate Change Officer and Acting Director, Montgomery County DEP
Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Executive
Congressman John Sarbanes, U.S. House of Representatives
Julie Wolfington, Energy and Sustainability Leader, Boland
Keynote remarks, Dr. Anthony Stahl, President, Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center
Lindsey Shaw, Energy and Sustainability Programs Manager, Montgomery County DEP
10:15 to 11:15 am
EDUCATION SESSIONS
Going Beyond Net Zero in the Nation's Capital - DCPS, Sustainability and Wellness
Letters from the Frontline - BEPS Compliance in Action
Why Montgomery County is One of the Best Markets for Solar PV
11:45 am to 12:45 pm
EDUCATION SESSIONS
BEPS - Ready or Not Here We Come: Resilience Strategies for Small Businesses
Clean Air vs Energy Use - What We've Learned Since COVID
Zero Energy Strategies for Residential Design and Construction
12:45 to 1:45 pm
LUNCH & EXPO BOOTH VISITS
1:45 to 2:45 pm
EDUCATION SESSIONS
Multi-Family = Efficiency + Funding + Green
Leveraging IoT Sensor Deployments to Optimize IAQ, Energy and Facilities Management
3:15 to 4:15 pm
CLOSING REMARKS & EDUCATION SESSION
Montgomery County Climate Updates
4:15 to 6:00 pm
NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR AT SILVER SPRING CIVIC BUILDING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
Online only
9:00 to 9:45 am
WELCOME & OPENING SPEAKERS
Welcome, Terrie Clifford, Associate Director, U.S. Green Building Council
Jennifer Gunby, State and Local Advocacy Manager, U.S. Green Building Council
Meaghan Trentacost, Senior Energy Engineer, Boland
Senator Chris Van Hollen, U.S. Senate
Congressman John Sarbanes, U.S. House of Representatives
Congressman David Trone, U.S. House of Representatives
Keynote remarks, Katie Rothenberg, Vice President of Sustainability, The Tower Companies
Lindsey Shaw, Energy and Sustainability Programs Manager, Montgomery County DEP
10:00 to 11:00 am
EDUCATION SESSIONS
What's Next for Refrigerant Management? Big Changes Coming to Your Next Project
Innovative Solar Solutions for Nonprofits
Beyond Passive House - Operational and Embodied Carbon
11:15 am to 12:15 pm
EDUCATION SESSIONS
Heat Pump Retrofit Primers for Multifamily Buildings
What Makes Public Sector Projects Successful Can Work for CRE
Rising to the Clean Energy Workforce Challenge in the Washington Metropolitan Area
12:15 to 1:15 pm
LUNCH
1:15 to 2:15 pm
EDUCATION SESSIONS
The Easy Road Map to Efficiency
Valuing Home Performance: Barriers and Successes in Advancing High-Performing Homes
Innovations in Energy Efficiency Surveys Pioneered by Capital Region Students
2:30 to 3:45 pm
CLOSING REMARKS & EDUCATION SESSION
5:30 to 7:00 pm
NETWORKING RECEPTION AT THE PEARL IN DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING
SPONSORSHIP
Show your support for sustainability and reach a target audience of
green building professionals and energy specialists as a Montgomery County Energy Summit sponsor. Contact us for more information.
SPONSORS
Gigawatt
Megawatt
Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive Sponsor
Kilowatt
Day 2 Reception Sponsor
Decawatt
Watt/ Sustainability &
Waste Reduction Sponsor
Volt
Volt
Volt
Volt
PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS
ABOUT MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)
The mission of the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable way while fostering smart growth, a thriving economy, and healthy communities.
ABOUT
USGBC NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Part of the U.S. Green Building Council's large network helping to advance sustainable places to live and work nationwide, USGBC National Capital Region is working to make green, healthy, and resilient buildings a reality for all in the greater Washington, DC area.
