7:00 – 8:00 AM

Registration Sponsored by:

  7:30 – 10:30 AM

Breakfast / AM Break Sponsored by:  BP Solar

  8:00 – 8:55 AM

Welcome & Keynote Speakers  –  Moderator: Thomas (TK) Kingston

• Keynote by the Honorable Congressman Roscoe G, Bartlett
• Keynote by Malcolm Woolf, Director, Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
• Keynote by Chandler von Schrader, U.S. EPA Energy Star Program
• Keynote by Edward J. Wall, Program Manager, Office of Geothermal Technologies Program, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
• Keynote by Meredith West, Assistant Administrator, Policy & Strategic Planning, U.S. Small Business Administration

  9:30 – 10:30 AM

VIP Tour Sponsors & Exhibit Halls

  9:30 – 10:30 AM

Concurrent Panel Sessions:   Candid, practical, cost realistic and down to earth presentations, solutions and examples of going Green for Homeowners and Businesses.  Designed to present energy alternatives that you can implement “TODAY”.

       Session 1:

Business Green Showcase:  Why you should go green, how other companies are going green, government and state incentives, cost savings, paying for your green solution(s), and examples from companies that have gone   green.

Moderator:  Shelia Gregg, AIA, NCARB, LEED Accredited Professional - Green                        Building Architect, sol agua terra

• Richard E. Deutschmann, PE - CEO, Chesapeake Solar, LLC
• Steve Kiesner, Director, National Customer Markets, Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
• Dr. Jean Posbic, Direcor, Technology Programs, BP Solar
• Brandon Farris, Legistlative Director, Press Relations, Maryland Energy Administration

       Session 2:

Hands on Display:  Various Alternative Energy concepts and solutions that           will show current “in use” devices and applications.  Homeowners and businesses will be presented with affordable and realistic alternative energy solutions that they can implement “TODAY” 

• Potomac Energy - Energy Wind Turbine (Windmill), reducing your electrical dependence at a reasonable cost
• Glory Energy Solutions - Solar Powered Generator, no fossil fuels used, ideal for camps, cabins, carnivals, military applications, construction sites
• BP Solar – Understanding and a “close-up” view of solar panels, energy solutions that are happening “TODAY”.  Cost is not as prohibitive as you may think.
• Hybrid Auto Display – Clean Diesel, Green Vehicles and Hybrid Vehicles will be on display.
• Mack Trucks, Inc. –- Hybrid Refuse Truck   –  Volvo Powertrain in Hagerstown, MD is developing heavy duty hybrid technology for the refuse industry.   Hybrid - Heavy Duty Vehicles are starting to show up in our commercial transportation and use sectors
• HUVCO Daylighting Solutions –- "Turn the lights off, Turn the Sun on"

       Session 3:

Homeowner Green Showcase:  Many homeowners believe that going                   green is expensive this session will disprove that myth.  What homeowners can do “TODAY” to go green.  Costs have come down and are not prohibitive, government, state and county programs, subsidies and tax incentives to encourage homeowners to go green will  also be presented.   Residential trends and developments that can help you reduce your energy dependence and costs while going green at the same time. 

Moderator:  Bryan Patchan, Executive Officer, Frederick County Builders Association  

• Ronnie J. Kweller, Director of Communications, The Alliance to Save Energy  
• Glenn Dickey, Technical Services Director, Home Performance with Energy Star Program
• Andrew Fortin, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Community Associations Institute - CAI
• Tony Mazzola, Store Manager, (Urbana Pike) Home Depot
• Ed Miller, Manager, Customer Suppport, Allegheny Power
• Mark Lancaster, President, Lancaster Builders
• George Rathlev, Vice President, Land Development, Beazer Homes

        Session 4:

Do’s and Don’ts of Green Collar Business:  With new alternative energy          solutions and technology being used, discovered and introduced almost daily, a fast growing niche, the Green Collar Service industry has sprung up.  This session is devoted to the entrepreneur(s) that is contemplating or have already started a Green Collar company.  How to avoid some of the pitfalls during start-up, and what worked well for them.

Moderator:  Scott Sklar, Founder and President, The Stella Group, LTD.  

• Chris Olson, Business Counselor, Small Business Development  Center – Western Maryland
• John Steiner, Operations Manager, NaturaLawn of America
• Steve Chafitz, President, eEnd USA

  10:30 – 11:00 AM

Break and Networking in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by:

  11:00 – 12:00

RECYCLED Concurrent Panel Sessions:  In case you missed one earlier

       Session 1:

Business Green Showcase:  Why you should go green, how other companies are going green, government and state incentives, cost savings, paying for your green solution(s), and examples from companies that have gone   green.

Moderator:  Shelia Gregg, AIA, NCARB, LEED Accredited Professional - Green                        Building Architect, sol agua terra

• Richard E. Deutschmann, PE - CEO, Chesapeake Solar, LLC
• Steve Kiesner, Director, National Customer Markets, Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
• Dr. Jean Posbic, Direcor, Technology Programs, BP Solar
• Brandon Farris, Legistlative Director, Press Relations, Maryland Energy Administration

       Session 2:

Hands on Display:  Various Alternative Energy concepts and solutions that           will show current “in use” devices and applications.  Homeowners and businesses will be presented with affordable and realistic alternative energy solutions that they can implement “TODAY” 

• Potomac Energy - Energy Wind Turbine (Windmill), reducing your electrical dependence at a reasonable cost
• Glory Energy Solutions - Solar Powered Generator, no fossil fuels used, ideal for camps, cabins, carnivals, military applications, construction sites
• BP Solar – Understanding and a “close-up” view of solar panels, energy solutions that are happening “TODAY”.  Cost is not as prohibitive as you may think.
• Hybrid Auto Display – Clean Diesel, Green Vehicles and Hybrid Vehicles will be on display.
• Mack Trucks, Inc. –- Hybrid Refuse Truck   –  Volvo Powertrain in Hagerstown, MD is developing heavy duty hybrid technology for the refuse industry.   Hybrid - Heavy Duty Vehicles are starting to show up in our commercial transportation and use sectors
• HUVCO Daylighting Solutions –- "Turn the lights off, Turn the Sun on"

       Session 3:

Homeowner Green Showcase:  Many homeowners believe that going                   green is expensive this session will disprove that myth.  What homeowners can do “TODAY” to go green.  Costs have come down and are not prohibitive, government, state and county programs, subsidies and tax incentives to encourage homeowners to go green will  also be presented.   Residential trends and developments that can help you reduce your energy dependence and costs while going green at the same time. 

Moderator:  Bryan Patchan, Executive Officer, Frederick County Builders Association  

• Ronnie J. Kweller, Director of Communications, The Alliance to Save Energy  
• Glenn Dickey, Technical Services Director, Home Performance with Energy Star Program
• Andrew Fortin, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Community Associations Institute - CAI
• Tony Mazzola, Store Manager, (Urbana Pike) Home Depot
• Ed Miller, Manager, Customer Suppport, Allegheny Power
• Mark Lancaster, President, Lancaster Builders
• George Rathlev, Vice President, Land Development, Beazer Homes

        Session 4:

Do’s and Don’ts of Green Collar Business:  With new alternative energy          solutions and technology being used, discovered and introduced almost daily, a fast growing niche, the Green Collar Service industry has sprung up.  This session is devoted to the entrepreneur(s) that is contemplating or have already started a Green Collar company.  How to avoid some of the pitfalls during start-up, and what worked well for them.

Moderator:  Scott Sklar, Founder and President, The Stella Group, LTD.  

• Chris Olson, Business Counselor, Small Business Development  Center – Western Maryland
• John Steiner, Operations Manager, NaturaLawn of America
• Steve Chafitz, President, eEnd USA

  1200 – 12:30

Networking Exhibit Hall - Closing Remarks