Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

NAESCO Affiliate Members Only

Room: Orchard Ballroom 2

New Member Reception

Women's Network Reception - Sponsored by CEG Solutions!

Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

NAESCO Board Members Only

Room: TBD

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

NAESCO Member Exhibitors Only

Room: Arbor Ballroom

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

ESC Board Members Only

Room: TBD

Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

All Attendees Welcome

Room: Arbor Ballroom

Dessert - Sponsored by Snapcount!

Room: Arbor Ballroom

All Attendees Welcome

Time: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Room: Orchard Ballroom

Shayne Homan, PE, President & CEO, McClure Company (NAESCO Board Vice-Chair)

Shayne has more than 23 years of experience in the professional practices of performance contracting, engineering, and construction. He joined McClure Company in 2001 and worked in several engineering and sales roles throughout his career prior to serving as Vice President of Energy Services for more than a decade. Shayne was named President and CEO in 2024.

In his role as Vice President of Energy Services, Shayne was responsible for oversight of all McClure Company energy projects and design/build acquisition. Through a committed effort to the energy efficiency market, strategic business planning and organic growth, Shayne led McClure’s Energy Services division to be one of the company’s significant and primary profit centers. In his current role as President, Shayne remains actively involved in project acquisition and development, ensuring that all performance and financial goals are met.

Shayne is a licensed Professional Engineer, a Certified Energy Manager with the Association of Energy Engineers, and a LEED Accredited Professional by the US Green Building Council. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from The Pennsylvania State University. Shayne is on the board of directors for National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) and is active in many other professional industry organizations including the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, US Green Building Council, and Association of Energy Engineers.

About McClure Company

Founded over 70 years ago, PA based McClure Company has earned a strong reputation in engineering, energy efficiency, construction, and customer service.  While consistently employing more than 500 employees, McClure specializes in many facets of facility, energy and multi trade infrastructure modernization.  By leveraging advanced capabilities, McClure Company’s innovative approaches minimize costly rework, maximize energy efficiency and ensure budget and schedule goals are consistently met.

David Terry, President, National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)

David Terry is the President of the National Association of State Energy Officials and has worked with NASEO in a variety of capacities since 1996. Mr. Terry leads NASEO's policy actions and programs in support of the 56 governor-designated state and territory energy directors and their offices. NASEO communicates the states' views on virtually all national energy issues. Mr. Terry has participated in governor-led policy meetings, testified before U.S. Congressional Committees and presented at White House and international energy forums. Mr. Terry has 25 years of experience working on a range of energy issues for such organizations as the Governors’ Wind and Solar Energy and Coalition and Energy Services Coalition. Prior to working in the energy area, Mr. Terry was researcher at the National Academy of Sciences and a statistical analyst for a consumer products market research firm. He received a BA degree from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, and he has completed graduate coursework in statistics and marketing at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia.

Commissioner J. Andrew McAllister, PhD, California Energy Commission

Andrew McAllister was first appointed to the California Energy Commission in 2012, and in 2022 was reappointed by Governor Newsom to a third term. Commissioner McAllister’s priorities include: decarbonization of buildings and industry; energy efficiency of buildings and appliances; load flexibility as a tool for grid optimization; improving access to data and analytical tools that can drive innovation at the grid edge; alignment of energy and housing policy & programs; and amplifying California’s innovation-centered approach through collaboration with diverse partners beyond our borders.

Commissioner McAllister has worked in the energy efficiency and renewable energy spaces for more than three decades. Before CEC he served as managing director of a California-based clean energy non-profit; energy efficiency and renewable energy specialist at an international NGO; utility energy efficiency program consultant; and researcher at a DOE national laboratory. He has worked in numerous countries to deploy clean, cost-effective energy solutions partnering with counterparts ranging from tiny remote communities to the largest of utilities.

Commissioner McAllister chairs the Western Interstate Energy Board and serves on the boards of the National Association of State energy Officials, the Smart Electric Power Alliance, and Camp Kesem at UC Davis. He holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Energy and Resources Group at the University of California, Berkeley, and B.A. from Dartmouth College. He served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer.

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Description: Energy savings projects can have very long contract durations – during which disputes may arise between the ESCO and the owner. This session will discuss some of the disputes that can occur and offer actions that will help avoid and successfully resolve common disputes.

Room: Orchard Ballroom

Steve Lindemann, Chair of Business and Commercial Litigation Division, Stinson LLP

Steve Lindemann works with companies involved in the construction industry to manage risk and to solve problems. He also serves as the lead attorney for Fortune 100 companies who have selected Stinson as their national construction counsel.

Steve is a lawyer who serves as chair of the commercial litigation division at the national law firm of Stinson, LLP. He has represented contractor and design professional clients in trials, arbitrations and mediations involving design and construction defects, delays, disruption, energy efficiency guarantees, mechanic’s liens, payment bonds, construction cost audits, claims for extra work and catastrophic fire loss. Steve also counsels construction and energy clients on a broad range of issues, from contract negotiation to dispute avoidance. He has extensive experience representing energy services companies in connection with performance contracts and helping other clients involved with government contracts and P3 projects.

Ranked as one of America’s Leading Business Lawyers in Minnesota in construction law by Chambers USA, Steve has also been named among The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of construction law and has been selected multiple times for inclusion in Super Lawyers® in the area of construction litigation.

Description: State Energy Offices have become pivotal in the implementation of several funds that are part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Each fund requires a plan to be developed and approved by the federal government, funding oversight and follow-up. Hear from the State Energy Officials about their plans and experiences to date with these funds.

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Courtney Jenkins, President, ENGIE Services (moderator)

Courtney has the distinct pleasure of serving as the President of ENGIE Services U.S. The national team she oversees is focused on engineering, financing, and implementing transformative sustainability solutions for educational, governmental, healthcare and C&I entities across the U.S., with an aim to accelerate the energy transition through the integration and optimization of low-carbon solutions on our customers' sites, including distributed generation, energy efficiency, resiliency, and eMobility offerings. Her team oversees over 400 MW of clean power assets and has led some of the most innovative public-private partnerships across the U.S.

Prior to these roles, Courtney has served in a series of expansive management positions within key commercial, operational, and strategic leadership functions with ENGIE, OpTerra, and Chevron’s clean-tech division, all of which centered around driving sustainability transformations and building high-performing business lines. As a ferocious champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, she had the honor of co-founding the ENGIE Services Women in Networking group within North America and continues to serve on both ENGIE’s Executive Steering Committee for DEI globally and the ENGIE North American Culture and Values Leadership Team (CVLT). Concurrently, Courtney is proud to serve on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Energy Services Companies (NAESCO), a leading voice for industry advocacy and policy-shaping in the U.S. market. And recently, she was named one of the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Top 100 Women of Influence. Courtney holds her AB with honors from Brown University and her MSc with first-class distinction from the University of Oxford.

Eddy Trevino, Director, Texas, State Energy Conservation Office

Eddy Trevino is the Director of the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). Through energy efficiency, SECO helps public entities improve working and learning environments. Energy efficiency assistance is provided through a technical assistance program, emerging clean energy technology program, education and training program, and an energy-efficiency revolving loan program. Mr. Trevino’s professional designations include a registered Professional Engineer and a Certified Energy Manager. He has 35 years of engineering and management experience. While attending the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Trevino earned the following degrees: Bachelor’s in architectural engineering, an MBA, and a Master in Technology Commercialization.

Josh Howes, CEO, Blue Energy Group

Josh was born and raised in Kentucky. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, he and his wife Becky moved back to Louisville where they have raised their 5 children. He is the owner of Blue Energy Group which is an engineering firm that specializes in commercial building energy tax incentives. Josh is a Professional Engineer licensed in all 50 states and has been an advocate and leader in all things related to the 179D tax code since 2011. In his spare time Josh enjoys spending time with family, competing in Crossfit competitions, and is co-owner of Watch Hill Proper, a bourbon bar and restaurant.

Daniel Webber, Public Affairs Specialist, Internal Revenue Service

Daniel Webber is a Public Affairs Specialist with the Tax Outreach, Partnership and Education (TOPE) Branch of the Internal Revenue Service.

TOPE is an outreach function that launched in January 2018. The TOPE Team focuses on developing and building relationships with organizations outside of traditional tax communities. TOPE also shares messaging on initiatives such as the tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, Filing Season guidance, Family Tax Credits, Tax Scams, etc.

Daniel has served as a public servant with the Department of Treasury for 9 years. Prior to joining the TOPE Branch, he worked in the Wage and Investment Division.

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

All Attendees Welcome

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Room: Orchard Ballroom

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Description: Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) transforms energy efficiency projects into powerful investments with no upfront costs. By strategically leveraging capital dollars, federal funding, or rebates with an ESPC, public entities can unlock significant energy savings and reinvest those savings into future improvements. Learn how this approach stretches every dollar and maximizes project scope.

Room: Orchard Ballroom

Speakers

Brian Solan, PE, Director of Business Development, Ameresco (moderator)

As the Director of Business Development for Ameresco’s West Region, Brian oversees initial project pursuits, project development, design, financing, scheduling, implementation, and long-term performance. He has been delivering energy, infrastructure, and construction projects for public and private entities in the west for 24+ years.

Mr. Solan’s experience includes initial project evaluation and development, construction project management, design engineering, leading a team of structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers, and providing business development leadership. Projects include renewable energy generation, energy savings performance contracts, Energy as a Service, energy studies and analyses, building renovations and new building design and construction administration.

Aldo Mazzaferro, PE, CEM, CEA, Executive Director of Business Development – Clean Energy, NV5

Aldo Mazzaferro serves on the national board of directors of the Energy Services Coalition and he is the Executive Director of Business Development for NV5’s Clean Energy Group. Based out of New York City, Aldo focuses on helping his clients initiate, implement, and monitor their Energy Savings Performance Contracting initiatives. Throughout his career, Aldo has served as an Owner’s Representative on behalf of dozens of federal, state, and local government agencies around the country resulting in nearly $1 Billion worth of ESPCs. 

Peter Flynn, Managing Partner, Bostonia Partners

Peter Flynn is a managing partner of Bostonia Partners, a financial services and investment-banking firm that concentrates on funding real estate, energy services and sustainable infrastructure projects.  Peter focuses on financing energy services, distributed generation and renewable energy projects in the federal, commercial and MUSH markets in the United States and Canada.  Since 1998, Bostonia has financed over $15 billion in infrastructure assets, including approximately $3 billion in federal, municipal and commercial energy services projects.   

Peter is a graduate of Syracuse University and Boston University School of Law.

Room: Arbor Ballroom

Session 2B: What is a "Cohort" and What do They Do??

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

All Attendees Welcome

Session 3A: ESPC and Resiliency

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Description: In today's unpredictable environment, ensuring that facilities are resilient to disruptions is more crucial than ever. Strengthening infrastructure to resist extreme weather, power outages, and other emergencies is essential for ensuring long-term stability and safety. This session will highlight strategies for enhancing the robustness, reliability, and adaptability of energy systems and building infrastructure. Experts will share insights into how public entities can prioritize resilience in their facility upgrades, leveraging energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to protect against future challenges while also optimizing operational costs.

Room: Orchard Ballroom

Speakers

Abby Banerjee, President of OED, Control Air Enterprises, LLC (moderator)

Principal Engineer for Control Air Enterprises (CAE) and founding principal of Optimum Energy Design (OED), a sister company, Abby has over 30 years of experience in the mechanical engineering field, sustainability, energy efficiency and commissioning. His projects and experience encompass a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to critical facilities, municipal facilities, laboratory, industrial, mixed use, healthcare, education, office buildings, and central utility plants. Although primarily focused in California, Abby’s work also includes projects in the surrounding states of Nevada, Arizona and Texas. Abby has over three decades of experience in solution-oriented and innovative engineering. As principal, Abby is involved many aspects of the business including business development, design, implementation, education, and advocacy in support of energy efficiency. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic University. Abby is actively involved in multiple affiliations including ASHRAE and ACG (American Commissioning Group). He is a licensed mechanical engineer in multiple states in the U.S. while also holding credentials such as LEED AP, ACG CxA and ACG EMP.

Eric Nyenhuis, Energy Engineering & Sustainability Director, Southland Industries

Eric has worked in the energy consulting and ESCO industry for 30 years in energy engineering, M&V, project development, and business leadership roles. As a leader in the industry, he has helped federal, private, and municipal clients achieve their sustainability and resilience goals by enhancing the effectiveness and performance of their office buildings, schools, hospitals, and federal installations. As a business leader, Eric has supported successful growth in multiple large ESCOs, most recently at Southland Industries. At Southland, he is responsible for Energy Engineering, Performance Assurance, and Consulting.

Edan Simpson, Director of Business Development, Siemens

Edan has over 15 years of experience in the energy industry, and currently serves as the Director of Business Development at Siemens. His career leadership led to the successful deployment of over 90 MW of distributed energy technologies, pioneering California's first statewide energy efficiency program and spearheading the development of three virtual power plant projects. Edan's commitment to a sustainable energy future is evident through their collaboration with industry leaders, advocacy for policy changes, and drive for technological advancements.

Becky Wacker, Director of Energy Service Sales, Trane Technologies

Becky Wacker is the Director of Energy Services Sales for the Americas, leading acquisition and implementation of complex facility programs and projects. She has 15 years of experience helping customers leverage their buildings to better meet their organizational goals, with a particular passion for decarbonization and efficiency.

She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Minnesota while winning two Division I National Championships with the Women’s Ice Hockey team. Becky sits on the board for Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) and NAESCO, and can often be found in a sports venue playing, watching, or coaching in her spare time.

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Time: 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Time: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Room: Orchard Ballroom

Speakers

Ashley Lough, Director of Energy Services, Climatec, LLC (moderator)

As Climatec’s director of energy services, Ashley Lough leads energy, gas, and water infrastructure renewal programs for California’s public sector. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Ashley has secured more than half a billion dollars in funding for public agencies seeking to revitalize their infrastructure for fiscal and environmental sustainability. 

Ashley specializes in program management, stakeholder engagement, and brand building focusing on education, local government and special districts. Her design, funding, and implementation experience throughout the southwest makes her a valuable resource for the energy services community. Ashley maintains partnerships with key advocacy organizations and serves on the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) Board of Trustees.

Dub Taylor, Executive Director, Energy Services Coalition

For more than three decades, Dub Taylor has helped advance cost-effective, clean energy technology and policy through his work in the public and private sectors. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Energy Services Coalition (ESC) and is active on the Boards of several local, state, and national organizations focused on clean energy technology deployment and financing.

Dub joined the ESC after 21 years as the director of the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). Under his leadership, SECO helped the state make the most of domestic energy, reduce state and local government energy costs and promote cost-effective clean energy technologies. Prior to SECO, Taylor’s public sector experience includes six years with the Texas Railroad Commission’s Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division. Taylor’s private sector experience was focused on commercial real estate, property appraisal, and property tax consulting. He is a native of Dallas and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.

David Terry, President, National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)

David Terry is the President of the National Association of State Energy Officials and has worked with NASEO in a variety of capacities since 1996. Mr. Terry leads NASEO's policy actions and programs in support of the 56 governor-designated state and territory energy directors and their offices. NASEO communicates the states' views on virtually all national energy issues. Mr. Terry has participated in governor-led policy meetings, testified before U.S. Congressional Committees and presented at White House and international energy forums. Mr. Terry has 25 years of experience working on a range of energy issues for such organizations as the Governors’ Wind and Solar Energy and Coalition and Energy Services Coalition. Prior to working in the energy area, Mr. Terry was researcher at the National Academy of Sciences and a statistical analyst for a consumer products market research firm. He received a BA degree from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, and he has completed graduate coursework in statistics and marketing at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia.

Laura Carpenter, Advisor for Department of Energy (DOE)

Laura Carpenter is an Advisor for Partnerships and Technical Assistance for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of State and Community Energy Programs where she supports the development and implementation of resources and initiatives to help state and local governments achieve their energy efficiency and emissions reduction goals. Laura holds a Master's of Public Policy from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Hampshire.

Session 3C: State ESC Chapter Roundup

Closing Reception - Sponsored by Influent Energy!Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM